The 6th All-Years All-American College Orchestra Reunion will take place at Walt Disney World in Orlando on July 31-August 1, 2026.

Attendees will be able to socialize and perform with their colleagues once again and also connect with alumni from other years. Charts from the AACO and Disney library will be performed.

Lodging:

Lodging is at the discretion of each reunion attendee, however a special discounted rate for AACO Alumni and friends will be provided at TBA.

Group Name:  G0840241 All-American College Orchestra Reunion

  1. Group Arrival: TBA (room block begins)  

  2. Group Departure: TBA (room block ends)

  3. Resort: TBA

Our group rate is: TBA

Booking Information

Your guests will be able to book their reservations online at TBA or by calling our Group Reservations Phones Team at TBA. Our Phones Team is available Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm EST, and Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 5:00pm EST, closed major holidays.

All reservations must be completed by TBA when our unused rooms will be released to the general public.

**Unfortunately, Disney’s Magical Express is no longer in service. Ride sharing and other bus services are available from the airport (https://www.mearsconnect.com/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1)

Theme Park Tickets: 

Per Disney’s Imagination Campus policy, and for the benefit of rehearsal space and instrument needs, each alumni performer is HIGHLY encouraged to purchase park tickets through Disney’s Imagination Campus. The link may also be shared with family members and friends who will be in attendance that weekend.

A link to order discounted tickets will be posted on the “Who’s Coming/Music” when it is made available. (The password is in your registration automated response email. Please let me know if you don’t see it or registered by mail.)

 

REUNION SCHEDULE:

Thursday, July 30

PM Optional social event TBA

Friday, July 31

10:00am-12:00pm Rehearsal at Saratoga Springs Resort Performance Hall

Afternoon/evening: EPCOT social time and picture on stage (TBA)


sAturday, August 1

Parking Instructions for Saratoga Springs

10:00am-12:00pm Rehearsal at Saratoga Springs Resort Performance Hall

6:00pm Performance at Saratoga Springs Resort Performance Hall

Post-concert gathering/reception at Turf Club at Saratoga Springs. Food and drink will be available.

*Disclaimer: Disney’s Imagination Campus has GRACIOUSLY accepted to host us again in 2026. The American Gardens Stage at EPCOT, under the Walt Disney Entertainment umbrella, is not available for groups outside of WD Entertainment's bookings.

Reunion Committee:

Kathy Thomas, AACO 1992: katmom70@msn.com

Kristin West, AACO 1993: kbwest585@gmail.com

Abigail Cross, AACO 1992: ABBK71@msn.com

Douglas Droste, AACO 1993: doug@douglasdroste.com

**Disclaimer II: We are individuals and do not represent Disney. Your money will be handled honestly and securely, but we cannot be held liable for any misdeed (weather, pandemic, hotel availability, etc.) that may happen in regards to the reunion.