Disney’s Educational Innovations
- EPCOT transformed into an innovative classroom for students from Evans High School in Orlando as part of the “National Go on a Field Trip Month.”
- The students were exposed to how Disney Imagineers apply technology and real-world STEM concepts to theme parks and attractions.
- Disney Imagination Campus, which coordinated the event, hosts educational experiences designed to inspire future storytellers and leaders.
- The workshop gave students an up-close look at the technology behind EPCOT attractions including concepts of Soarin’ and Audio-Animatronics.
- Such initiatives are part of Disney’s Future Storytellers initiative, aiming at empowering the next generation of innovators.
Disney’s Community Investments
- Disney announced a new $1.5 million donation to 15+ Florida nonprofits.
- They have also invested in local schools with a $125,000 donation and funded a “Rock Star Robotics Center” at the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida.
- Disney displayed its commitment to enhancing STEM education with $100,000 donation to Orange County Public Schools.
- A $20K donation was made in gardening supplies to Lake Silver Elementary to help the school become a Green STEM Academy.
The Realist’s Take
Well, folks, it seems that Disney has waved its magic wand and transformed EPCOT into the ultimate field trip destination. Students got a chance to peek behind the curtain, or should I say ‘castle’, to see how STEM makes their favorite attractions zip, zoom, and come to life. And really, what better way to learn about technology than to see it at work in a flying elephant or a singing snowman?
Meanwhile, Disney’s pockets seem to have a bit of their own Tinker Bell magic, generously scattering dollars to various charities and schools in the local area. After all, what’s a little million or two for the company that brought us Aladdin’s fortunes? Yet, it’s not just about transforming Coco’s guitar into a virtual reality experience or teaching Elsa’s thermodynamics, it’s about creating future dreamers and believers. And perhaps hoping people keep buying those mouse-ear hats.
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