Aspiring Female Chefs Embark on Culinary Dream with Disney
A group of 24 talented young women from New Orleans had the opportunity to live out a culinary fairytale! Thanks to a collaboration between Visit Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort, Southwest Airlines, and New Orleans & Co., these aspiring chefs, aged 17-27, got to experience an unforgettable adventure in Orlando this week!
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Inspired by the journey of Princess Tiana, a beloved chef and restauranteur, the young women were immersed in the world of culinary excellence with Disney. Their all-expenses-paid trip includes round-trip flights courtesy of Southwest Airlines, accommodations, theme park tickets, and unparalleled educational opportunities with Disney’s top culinary professionals.
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The adventure kicked off with a welcome reception at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge on Tuesday, July 23rd. The girls were greeted by Disney and gifted some incredible merchandise including Tiana Minnie Ears and Princess and the Frog Loungefly backpacks.
Stella Chase, the daughter of the late Chef Leah Chase and the inspiration behind Princess Tiana, welcomed the girls to the event along side her grand-daughter Zoe, who also took part in the excitement. The Chase family has been actively involved in the creative process with Disney as the company expands Tiana’s presence in the parks.
On Wednesday July 24th, the chefs were given the opportunity to take part in a Special Character Greeting at Magic Kingdom Park with none other than Princess Tiana herself and Louis!
Following some fun photo ops, the girls (myself included) got to ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure with no line, just as the park was opening! We all had a blast!
On Thursday, July 25th, the special event concluded with the ladies showcasing their culinary talents at a hosted chef experience at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Congratulations to all of the amazing women chefs that were a part of this magical culinary dream come true! Check out more photos and video clips from the experience on our Instagram!
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