Fall Leadership Institute

In the Fall of 2024, FCCLA piloted two (2) new leadership training opportunities to a limited number of affiliated members and advisers. FCCLA joined forces with the Disney Imagination Campus at both Anaheim and Orlando parks to offer Disney-led Leadership and Teamwork sessions within the Disney parks. Due to its overwhelming success, FCCLA will offer this opportunity again to more students in 2025.

This is a unique opportunity to learn valuable skills within a small group outside of the classroom experience. Additional Disney-led sessions have been added to each location, allowing more students to participate. Student attendees will have the opportunity to select two of the following workshops:

• Leadership the Disney Way: What do college, high school, and middle school students have in common? The potential to become leaders. In the session, students will get a unique opportunity to realize their potential by interacting with Disney leaders, engaging in leadership activities, and experiencing fun, hands-on learning. Students will learn effective communication, critical thinking, and the art of innovation. They will explore the belief that everyone can be a leader and the importance of Disney’s 5 Keys of Excellence – principles that guide Disney Cast Members in everything they do.

• Teamwork the Disney Way: How does Disney continually provide their guests with the services and products they expect? Cast Members working together towards a common goal is the key to success. This spirit of shared vision, collaboration and teamwork can be observed throughout The Walt Disney Company and in every aspect of the Disney theme parks—with Cast Members creating magic for Guests every day. Students will learn the Disney philosophy and strategies behind their high-performing teams. They’ll experience firsthand how collaboration and communication skills can enable any team to overcome obstacles and achieve their ultimate goals.

• Immersive Storytelling: At Disney, everyone is a storyteller. Immersive Storytelling is what happens when Disney Imagineers create the environment of the stories they tell – making the stories magically come alive!  They employ a wide range of disciplines to express their stories; bringing technology together with other fields – including the design of attractions, culinary arts, live performances, music, sculptures, and more. Students will get an inside look at how Disney Imagineers envision environments that provide the backdrop and create the magic for the immersive Disney stories that live across the Disney parks.

• Theme Park Design: In the Theme Park Design Workshop, discover how Disney Imagineers marry imaginative vision and large-scale functionality. Uncover the concepts, philosophy and tools they consider necessary to make premier theme parks tick. Students will be taught valuable lessons in this special design workshop that could help them advance toward their goals, whether they’re attending for themed entertainment design studies or project management training—or even to find out how to become a Disney Imagineer! From visual design elements to practical considerations—including the flow and maintenance of attractions—students will gain a holistic understanding of how form and function come together to make the seemingly impossible… possible!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to travel and expand your leadership and teamwork skills at one of the FCCLA Fall Leadership Institutes!

Mark your calendars and plan now to attend! Registration will open August 1, 2025.

 

2025 Fall Leadership Institute – Orlando, FL

Date: October 15-18, 2025
*Limited to 480 student members

“This year’s Fall Leadership institute was quite literally Magical! I learned so many great new skills that will help me for the rest of the year as a state officer and for the rest of my life!” – Student member

“The Disney Leadership Institute was great information that all could benefit from! My students enjoyed it and even began to seek and find the 5 Keys when in the parks! Something that all can apply to their life and help their leadership!”- Chapter Adviser

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2025 Fall Leadership Institute – Anaheim, CA

Date: October 22-25, 2025
*Limited to 240 student members

“Fall Leadership Institute was leadership training from a new perspective. Disney had us excited to learn” – Student Member

“FLI was a great way for me to gain new perspective, learn how to use and apply leadership skills the Disney way, and learn the most important aspects of a high performing team. I made deeper connections with my State Officers and had SO MUCH FUN! I am extremely excited for the next one!” – Student Member

 

All affiliated members are invited to attend. A limited number of advisers can accompany the sessions as chaperones.

Need attendance justification? Use the Justification Letter under resources to help you gain support for your travel to Orlando or Anaheim.