Halle Bailey, Princess Ariel, announced as Disney Dreamers Academy Ambassador

Five-time Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play the lead role of Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” is the Disney Dreamers Academy celebrity ambassador for this year’s event at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Halle Bailey, Princess Ariel, announced as Disney Dreamers Academy Ambassador.

Disney Dreamers Academy is designed by the Walt Disney World Resort to broaden career awareness and create exclusive enrichment opportunities for high school students from diverse communities around the country. As the celebrity ambassador, Halle Bailey headlines the list of celebrities and will be a mentor and advocate during the Thursday-through-Saturday event.

Beginning in 2008, Disney Dreamers Academy hosts 100 students annually at Walt Disney World, where participants experience workshops and programming aimed at broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for students from under-represented communities across America.

Disney Dreamers Academy 2023 Ambassador

In addition to her role as the title character in the upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid,” Bailey has starred in television shows and movies such as “Grown-ish,” “Let It Shine,” and “Last Holiday.” During the event, she will share personal insights with the students, drawing from her own unique experiences, including playing Ariel.

“If it wasn’t for my mentors, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Bailey said. “I’m excited to work with these students and be a mentor for them as they find their passions in life.”

Interview with Halle Bailey "Princess Ariel" – Upcoming Film, Disney Dreamers, Inspiring Others
Halle Bailey, Princess Ariel, announced as 2023 Disney Dreamers Academy Ambassador
Disney Dreamers Academy Parade with Halle Bailey "Princess Ariel" at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney Dreamers will also hear from other celebrities, such as:

  • H.E.R., a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is one of the fastest rising young stars in R&B music. Winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy and five Grammys, she has also recently launched her acting career, starring as Belle in the recent ABC special Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration. She will join the cast of “The Color Purple” musical film adaptation as Squeak later this year.
  • Marsai Martin, best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom “black-ish.” Martin also starred in the 2019 comedy film “Little,” which she also produced, making her the youngest person ever to produce a studio film. Time Magazine named Martin on its “Time 100 Next.”
  • Jalyn Hall, an actor who had a breakout performance as Emmett Till in the 2022 biographical film “Till.”
  • Dominique Thorne, an up-and-coming actress, who recently starred as Riri Williams in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s feature film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Up next is her TV series “Ironheart’’ on Disney+.
  • Priah Ferguson, who played little sister Erica Sinclair on Netflix’s series “Stranger Things.”
Disney Dreamers Academy — Virtual Celebrity Welcoming Moment at Walt Disney World

The celebrities will be joined by other speakers, including Disney executives and Cast Members, community leaders, business executives, and educators, who will also nurture and inspire the students.

In addition, students attending the event, will have opportunities to attend in-depth workshops in a variety of disciplines aligned with their dreams. These workshops introduce the Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths within business, entertainment, and sciences, including career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.

The Disney Dreamers Academy program is part of Disney’s commitment to supporting diverse communities. This event is designed to encourage the next generation. They will use this moment to think big in their relentless pursuit of their dreams. For more information, visit DisneyDreamersAcademy.com.

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