Anaheim Fall Leadership Institute

Join a select group of FCCLA Members and Advisers for the second annual FCCLA Fall Leadership Institute, taking place in Anaheim, CA, from October 22–25, 2025. This exciting experience is designed to build leadership and teamwork skills through the immersive Disney methodology.

During the event, attendees will participate in two half-day, Disney-led workshops held inside the parks. These small-group sessions are designed to maximize engagement and learning. Because each workshop takes place in a different Disney park, please coordinate student schedules carefully—additional chaperones may be required depending on course selection.

Course Combinations 

 

Day 1 Workshop/Theme Park

Day 2 Workshop/Theme Park

Quantity Available

Option 1

Leadership the Disney Way
(Disneyland Park)

Teamwork the Disney Way
(Disney California Adventure Park)

30

Option 2

Leadership the Disney Way (Disneyland Park)

Immersive Storytelling
(Disney California Adventure Park)

30

Option 3

Theme Park Design
(Disneyland Park)

Teamwork the Disney Way
(Disney California Adventure Park)

30

Option 4

Theme Park Design
(Disneyland Park)

Immersive Storytelling
(Disney California Adventure Park)

30

Option 5

Teamwork the Disney Way (Disney California Adventure Park)

Leadership the Disney Way (Disneyland Park)

30

Option 6

Teamwork the Disney Way (Disney California Adventure Park)

Theme Park Design
(Disneyland Park)

30

Option 7

Immersive Storytelling
(Disney California Adventure Park)

Leadership the Disney Way (Disneyland Park)

30

Option 8

Immersive Storytelling (Disney California Adventure Park)

Theme Park Design
(Disneyland Park)

30


ANAHEIM REGISTRATION

Registration will be available through the FCCLA Portal and is limited to 240 affiliated student members—early registration is strongly encouraged. Advisers must also register but are not included in the 240-member cap. A limited number of advisers will be selected to serve as official chaperones. If you are interested in chaperoning one or more sessions, please indicate your availability during the registration process.

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 Rates

    YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FULLY REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND FINAL. ONCE AN INVOICE IS CREATED, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT. WHILE CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED, SUBSTITUTIONS ARE ALLOWED.

    Advisers and members must be affiliated (submitted on an invoice with a status of Pending or Affiliated) to register for the conference.

    2025 Anaheim Fall Leadership Institute Registration Rates

    Estimated Costs

    Student

    Adult (Adviser/Chaperone)

    Registration Rate

    $585

    $525

    Rate includes

    • 2-day Park Hopper Ticket
    • 2-Disney Workshop Sessions
    • $40 Disney Gift card for meals
      or souvenirs
    • Two custom t-shirts
    • FCCLA workshop & materials
    • 2-day Park Hopper Ticket
    • $40 Disney Gift card for meals
      or souvenirs
    • Two custom t-shirts
    • FCCLA workshop & materials
  • Registration Policies

    CANCELLATION, SUBSTITUTION, & REFUND POLICIES

    • Registration is non-refundable due to advance ticket and meal card purchases. Once an invoice is created, you are responsible for payment of that invoice.
    • Requests for refunds will not be honored for cancellations. Due to advance ticket purchases, no refunds will be made and full payments are required once an invoice is submitted.
    • Refunds for “no-shows” will not be honored, and the registrant and/or chapter will still be responsible for all registration fees. Please note your chapter will not be eligible to register for future FCCLA National Conferences/Meetings or affiliate until the balance has been paid in full.
    • Name changes/substitutions must be submitted online through the FCCLA Portal by September 24, 2025. Telephone, email, and fax changes will not be accepted.
    • FCCLA will process the name change/substitution without penalty until September 24, 2025.
    • All requests for name changes/substitutions received after September 24, 2025, will incur a $25 administrative fee.

    Conference Registration Payment Policies

    Full payment must be received at National Headquarters by September 24, 2025. Invoices not paid in full by this date will incur a $25 late fee per invoice. 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.

    Please remit the registration payment to:
    Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
    13241 Woodland Park Road, Suite 100
    Herndon, VA 20171
    ATTN: FLI Registration

  • Conference Deadlines

    September 24, 2025

    • Registration deadline. Payments must be received to be considered registered.
    • 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.
    • Registration payment deadline. Open invoices after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee.

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:

  • $174.00 per night (1–2 person occupancy), plus applicable state and local taxes*
  • $194.00 per night (3-person occupancy), plus applicable taxes
  • $214.00 per night (4-person occupancy), plus applicable 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.

Hotel Amenities Include:

  • Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms
  • Two-room suites featuring a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and sleeper sofa
  • Approximately one mile from the Disney parks
  • 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.

  • 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 but rooms are based on availability.

    You can cancel your room reservation without penalty 72 hours prior to arrival.

    It is important that you make your hotel reservations before booking travel arrangements.

  • Housing Payments

    A credit card is required when making your room reservations to guarantee the room(s). Nothing will be charged to credit card on file unless cancelled late or 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 below.

    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

Airport Name

Airport Address

Distance to Hotel

Transportation Options

John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA)

18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA  92707

12 Miles

Options from the airport include:

  • EVE (Everyone Ventures Everywhere) Shuttle – all-electric 9-passenger vehicle for on-demand service. Pre-purchase passes for $15 one-way and $30 round trip
  • Taxis
  • Ride-Share services (Uber, Lyft, and Wingz)

Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) (LGB)

4100 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, CA  90808

17 Miles

Options from the airport include:

 

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA  90045

36 Miles

Options from the airport include:

  • Ride-share services (Uber, Lyft, and Opoli) – Must go to the LAX-It area by walking or taking the free LAX-It shuttle
  • Taxis – approximately $102
  • Shuttle One – Disneyland Express Route

 

  • 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. 

  • Parking

    Embassy Suites Hotel Parking

    • Self-parking is on-site and available for a discounted rate of $15 per day with in/out privileges.
    • 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.
  • 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

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