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✨ The Force is Strong Here ✨
Welcome! You’re officially part of our 2027 DisneyBound Conference, The Force at Play, and we’re so glad you've joined the adventure! This is your exclusive behind-the-scenes space before we arrive at Disney.
Check out this page for information, reminders, optional Q&A sessions, schedules and logistics, and all important information to help make the conference work for you (and any family or friends you're bringing).
The Force at Play is about reclaiming joy, wonder, and the power of play. The conference is designed with space, breaks, and flexibility in mind. Here are a few reassurances:
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All social events are optional.
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You do not need to attend everything to have a full experience.
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Disney bounding and costumes are welcome, never required.
Connect with us
Join Our Facebook Page
Join our event page on Facebook. This is a key hub for updates, reminders, and connect with fellow attendees in pre-event discussions.
Extra Tickets
Star Wars Nite Tickets
Contact maria@anewhopeacademy.org if you would like to request additional tickets. Give us plenty of notice as tickets sell fast!
Park Tickets
We will notify you and add the link to purchase additional park tickets if loved ones are joining you as soon as the ticket store is open.
🎥 Welcome from your Disney Bound Host
Maria walks you through what to expect if you come to play with us at Disneyland and covers some frequently asked questions.
Schedule & Speakers
Act I – The Awakening of Wonder
Sunday, May 2
Arrival Day!
5:30 - 8:30pm
We will be gathering for our kick-off dinner at 5:30 pm where you will meet your fellow delegates and enjoy our first presentation [speaker and topic to be confirmed]
Following our workshop you are welcome to explore Downtown Disney® or enjoy the hotel's amenities!
Monday, May 3
Park Day!
Start your day in Disneyland® Park starting at 8:00 and your Park Hopper ticket will allow you to explore Disney's California Adventure® Park beginning at 11:00 am.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in immersive, small group workshops in the parks. Workshops to be confirmed. Seats will be available first registered, first reserved!
Act II – Paths of the Force
Tuesday, May 4
Training Day & Star Wars Nite!!
9am - 3pm
Breakfast (8-8:45am) provided.
6pm - 1am
Descend into the Disneyland® Park anytime starting at 6pm and then join us to party at the Star Wars Nite where the magic starts at 9:00 pm until the clock chimes 1:00 am.
Wednesday, May 5
Training Day!
9am - 1pm
Breakfast (8-8:45am), lunch (1-2pm) and afternoon snacks provided. Optional evening gathering.
2pm - 6pm
Thursday, May 6
Park Day!
Start your day in Disney's California Adventure® Park starting at 8:00 and your Park Hopper ticket will allow you to explore Disneyland® Park beginning at 11:00 am.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in immersive, small group workshops in the parks. Workshops to be confirmed. Seats will be available first registered, first reserved!
Act III – Light the Way Forward
Friday, May 7th
Training Day!
9am - 1pm
Breakfast (8-8:45am), lunch (1-2pm) and afternoon snacks provided. Optional evening gathering.
2pm - 6pm
Saturday, May 8th
Sadly all good things come to an end! There is no programming on this day, so enjoy the hotel amenities until check out at 11:00. You can then explore Downtown Disney® before you have to head to the airport!
*Presenters and topics may be subject to change
All times are posted in Pacific Time. See how this translates into your timezone.
Catering & Access
Access
Disneyland® Resort has accessibility information relating to the hotel and navigating the park, including a map of services, available here.
Moreover, do not hesitate to contact Maria at maria@anewhopeacademy.org if you have any access needs or queries about the conference.
Catering
In addition to the delicious kick-off dinner, our schedule above lists when meals and snacks are provided to fuel you during your training days*.
While meals on park days aren't included in the package, fear not! Click here to whet your appetite and access a map showing the wide range of restaurants and food outlets in the park.
*If you didn't provide us with information of any food allergies or dietary requirements you have in your registration form, please contact maria@anewhopeacademy.org to let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Additional Info & FAQs
Are Continuing Education Units being offered? Yes, attendees will gain up to 25 CEs of training. Please note that you must attend the kick-off dinner presentation and training days in their entirety for CE credit. A New Hope Therapy Center, our sister organization and partner for trainings and workshops, is an Approved CE Provider for the Association for Play Therapy; and A New Hope Academy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7816. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. A New Hope Academy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Please check with your state licensing board regarding their acceptance of these CEs.
What happens on the park days? You have the opportunity to take part in immersive, small group workshops in the parks! Seats will be available first registered, first reserved. Be on the lookout for an email from Maria to register! Otherwise you are free to enjoy the park! We will have a group chat, should you like to find a buddy or two to ride rides with or meet up for lunch. So whether you are a rope drop or a close-the-park fan, you can create the day that is right for you!
Are there chill-out places that I could access on park days if I want some reflective space away from the action? Yes! We know the parks can be A LOT - the people, the noise, the lines. We have help from a Disney insider and will provide you nearer the time with a list of quieter places inside of the parks. It is also just a little walk from the park to the hotel, so you can return to the quiet of your room, nap and refresh as needed and come back to the park!
Where can I access useful information to help me plan my journey to the Disneyland® Resort? Click the link below to access valuable travel information on airports, public transportation, and driving, allowing you to effortlessly plan your route and make every moment of your trip enchanting. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/en-ca/guest-services/getting-here/