Anaheim Fall Leadership Institute
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Join a select group of FCCLA Members and their Advisers for the third annual FCCLA Fall Leadership Institute, which will take place in Anaheim, CA, from November 12-15, 2026. This meeting will focus on expanding your leadership and teamwork skills using the Disney methodology.
During their stay, attendees will attend two half-day Disney-led courses. These courses occur within the park and are held in small groups to maximize their experience. Please see the combination of courses available to students. Each course occurs in a different park, so ensure your students are on the same park schedule, or you may need additional chaperones.
Course Combinations |
Day 1 Workshop/Theme Park |
Day 2 Workshop/Theme Park |
Quantity Available |
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Option 1 |
Leadership the Disney Way |
Teamwork the Disney Way |
30 |
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Option 2 |
Leadership the Disney Way (Disneyland Park) |
Immersive Storytelling |
30 |
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Option 3 |
Theme Park Design |
Teamwork the Disney Way |
30 |
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Option 4 |
Theme Park Design |
Immersive Storytelling |
30 |
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Option 5 |
Teamwork the Disney Way (Disney California Adventure Park) |
Leadership the Disney Way (Disneyland Park) |
30 |
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Option 6 |
Teamwork the Disney Way (Disney California Adventure Park) |
Theme Park Design |
30 |
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Option 7 |
Immersive Storytelling |
Leadership the Disney Way (Disneyland Park) |
30 |
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Option 8 |
Immersive Storytelling (Disney California Adventure Park) |
Theme Park Design |
30 |
ANAHEIM REGISTRATION
Registration takes place on the FCCLA Portal. Registration is limited to 240 affiliated members, so register early. Advisers must register and are not included in the 240 limit. A limited number of advisers will be able to attend the sessions as official chaperones. Please indicate in the registration process if you are willing to chaperone one or more sessions.
Advisers and members must be affiliated (submitted on an invoice with a status of Pending or Affiliated) to register for the conference.
YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FULLY REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. Full payment must be received at National Headquarters by September 14, 2026. Invoices not paid in full by this date will not be officially registered and cannot attend. After the Registration deadline, Registrations are non-refundable. While cancellations are not permitted after the deadline, Substitutions are allowed.
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Registration Rates
2026 Anaheim Fall Leadership Institute Registration Rates
Registration Rate
$600
$525
Rate includes
- 2-day Park Hopper Ticket
- 2-Disney Workshop Sessions
- $50 Disney Gift card for meals
or souvenirs - Two custom t-shirts
- FCCLA workshop & materials
- 2-day Park Hopper Ticket
- $50 Disney Gift card for meals
or souvenirs - Two custom t-shirts
- FCCLA workshop & materials
Please Note: We cannot guarantee that advisers/chaperones will be with their students at all times if not selected to be an official chaperone for the workshop sessions. Please do not register for this conference if it is a school policy that you must remain with your student(s) at all times. Only a very limited number of advisers/chaperones will be selected to officially chaperone the Disney workshop sessions. All other advisers/chaperones will be able to drop off and pick up their students at a specified location and time. -
Registration Policies
CANCELLATION, SUBSTITUTION, & REFUND POLICIES
- If payments are not received by September 14, 2026, you will not be considered registered and will not be able to attend.
- Requests for refunds will not be honored for cancellations after September 14, 2026. Due to advance ticket purchases, no refunds will be made after September 14, 2026.
- Refunds for “no-shows” will not be honored.
- FCCLA will process name change/substitutions without penalty until October 14, 2026.
- All requests for name changes/substitutions received after October 14, 2026, will incur a $25 administrative fee.
- All cancellations and substitutions must be submitted in the FCCLA Portal. Telephone, emails, or phone calls will not be accepted.
Conference Registration Payment Policies
Full payment must be received at National Headquarters by September 14, 2026. Invoices not paid in full by this date will not be officially registered and cannot attend. Payments for hotel reservations should not be mailed to FCCLA National Headquarters.
An invoice can be paid with a credit card on the FCCLA Portal by selecting the Invoice(s) tab and the red ‘Pay Invoices’ button.
If paying registration invoice by check, please remit the registration payment to:
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
13241 Woodland Park Road, Suite 100
Herndon, VA 20171
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Conference Deadlines
September 14, 2026
- Registration and payment deadline
- Payments must be received by this date to be considered registered
- Any cancellations must be submitted by this date to receive a refund/credit
- Registered attendees (student members and advisers) must be submitted on an affiliation invoice in the new school year by this date.
October 14, 2026
- Substitutions must be submitted through the FCCLA portal to be processed at no charge. Requests made after this date will incur a $25 administrative fee per substitution.
- Housing reservations deadline. Requests for hotel reservations after this date cannot be guaranteed at the conference rate or within the FCCLA hotel block.
ANAHEIM HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Accommodations
All attendees are required to stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South for the duration of the conference.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
11767 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Room Rates:
- $179.00 per night (1–2 person occupancy), plus applicable state and local taxes*
- $199.00 per night (3-person occupancy), plus applicable taxes
- $219.00 per night (4-person occupancy), plus applicable taxes
- $239.00 per room per night (5-person occupancy) (Two Double Bed room only) plus state and local taxes
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$259.00 per room per night (6-night occupancy) (Two Double Bed room only) plus state and local taxes
*Current sales tax is 14.5%, plus a 2.7% California mandatory charge (Garden Grove TBID assessment and CA tourism tax); subject to change.
The hotel has many amenities and benefits, including:
- Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
- Complimentary WIFI in rooms
- All rooms are two-room suites that include a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and a sleeper sofa.
- Approximately a one-mile walk to the parks
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Room Reservations
Hotel reservations must be made on the official FCCLA housing reservation site. After submitting your registration in the FCCLA Portal, the primary chapter adviser will automatically receive an email confirmation with instructions to make hotel reservations. If you do not receive a registration confirmation email within 48 hours, email meetings@fcclainc.org. Check your spam or junk mail folder for the email as well.
Reservations made by third-party booking sites (Expedia, Orbitz, Kayak, etc.) or directly with the hotel will not be included in the FCCLA hotel block. They will not qualify as staying within the FCCLA housing block. FCCLA cannot accept responsibility for reservations booked improperly.
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Housing Policies
Room rates and the cost of meeting space are based on an anticipated room pick‐up. It is important that FCCLA attendees stay within the official meeting/conference hotel block when attending the meeting/conference.
Attendees not staying within the official meeting/conference hotel block will be assessed a $125 fee per registration. This policy will not be implemented once the hotel block is sold out. The availability of a preferred room type will not provide an exemption from this policy.
Only registered conference attendees can take advantage of the FCCLA-negotiated conference room rates within the FCCLA housing block dates. To accommodate FCCLA members and for the safety of all attendees, every guest staying within the FCCLA conference block must be registered for the conference.
If you wish to arrive early or stay longer, the FCCLA rate will be good for up to three nights before and after the conference dates, based on availability.
You can cancel your room reservation without penalty 72 hours prior to arrival.
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Housing Payments
A credit card is required when making your room reservations to guarantee the room(s). Nothing will be charged to the credit card on file unless the reservation is cancelled within 72 hours of the arrival date or is a "no show". A valid credit card (with your name on it) must be presented at check-in to charge for your stay. If paying your final bill with a school credit card or check, see the specific instructions in the registration confirmation email.
If paying the final bill by check, the hotel must receive a check for the full payment at least 14 days prior to your arrival. If the hotel receives the check less than 14 days of your arrival, then a credit card will need to be provided at check-in. Once the check clears, you can initiate a request for reimbursement with the hotel to the credit card charged. All checks must be made payable to Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim - South and mailed to the address provided in your registration confirmation email.
If paying the final bill with a credit card not in your possession or does not list your name, please email the contact found in your registration confirmation email. Please provide your room confirmation numbers as well.
Payments for hotel reservations should not be mailed to FCCLA National Headquarters. In the event payment for housing is inadvertently sent to FCCLA, it will be returned to you. These payments will not be forwarded to the hotel.
Tax Exemption:
They do not accept tax exemptions from schools unless you have a letter stating otherwise.Hotel W9:
If your school’s bookkeeping office requires a W9 for payments to the hotel, please find a copy of the W9 under resources on the top right of the page.
ANAHEIM TRAVEL INFORMATION
Travel times and cost estimates noted are approximate and may vary significantly depending on local traffic during commuter rush hours. There are three airports within 45 miles of the hotel so check all options for the most economical rate.
Airport Information
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Airport Name |
Airport Address |
Distance to Hotel |
Transportation Options |
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18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 |
12 Miles |
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4100 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, CA 90808 |
17 Miles |
Options from the airport include:
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1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
36 Miles |
Options from the airport include:
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Local Transportation
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South hotel is considered a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel and is 10 minutes from Disneyland Park, in the Anaheim Resort District. Disney Parks are approximately one mile away and an easy walk from the hotel. Transportation options from the hotel include:

Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) Bus:
Download the A-Way WeGo app and purchase passes. There is a Harbor Blvd bus that goes up and down Harbor Blvd from the hotel to Disneyland. A one-day pass is $6.00 and a 3-day pass is $16.00. Check out the system maps for routes to other locations.
Free Rides Around the Neighborhood (FRAN):
An on-demand community micro-transit service. Download
the A-Way WeGo app to request your ride. FRAN covers a five-mile radius of Anaheim’s vibrant Packing District and Center City. Check out the designated stops available including Center City Promenade, Farmers Park, and the Packing House. -
Hotel Parking
Embassy Suites Hotel Parking
- Self-parking is on-site and available for $25 per day with in/out privileges. FCCLA attendees receive a $5 discount for a total of $20 per day.
- Valet Parking or EV charging is not available.
- Charter Bus parking is available for a discounted rate of $55 per night. Arrangements with the hotel must be made in advance through the Sales department.
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Dining
There are many restaurants within walking distance in the Anaheim Resort area. See the map under resources for a quick look at highlighted restaurants in the area. Click here for a map of the areas surrounding the hotel and the Disney park area. Check out some of the great areas for fun affordable restaurants:
Questions? Please email the conferences department at meetings@fcclainc.org