
Overview
Cook Around The World offers high school students a unique educational and competitive culinary experience at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
This event allows high school students to compete in a hands-on culinary experience against other schools from around the world. Participants will hear from top colleges and universities about career options in the culinary and hospitality field. Cook Around The World gives students the chance to learn and hear from top celebrity chefs.
Celebrity Guest & Judges

Representatives from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
One of the finest hospitality schools in the US and ranked #5 among all hospitality schools worldwide

Alex Guarnaschelli
Renowned chef who appeared multiple shows on the Food Network like Chopped and Iron Chef America

Representatives from Valencia College
One of the top colleges in Orlando for pursuing a career in hospitality
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Event Date
Itinerary
This is a SAMPLE itinerary. All venues and days of scheduled events are subject to change.
Each school will receive its own unique itinerary approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Event Day 1
Check-in after 4pmSettle in and enjoy the resort
Option to Attend Managing Your Personal Brand | Disney Youth Education Series
Free time to explore a theme park at the Walt Disney World® Resort
Event Day 2
Let’s get cooking!Hands-on Culinary lmprov in Epcot®
Free time to explore a theme park at the Walt Disney World® Resort
Event Day 3
Award CeremonyOption to Attend Behind the Seeds Tour in Epcot®
International Gala Dinner/Career Forum and Award Ceremony with Special Guest Speakers at World ShowPlace in Epcot®
Private Viewing of Fireworks Show in Epcot®
Event Day 4
CheckoutResort check-out for non-extended stays
Luggage can be stored at resort during the day
Packages
Event Includes:
- Three (3) Night Resort Accommodations
- Three (3) Day Park Hopper® Ticket
- Hands-On Culinary Improv Competition in Epcot®
- Gala Dinner & Career Forum with Special Guest Speakers
- All transportation between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and your resort
- Private Transfers between all seminars, sessions, events, and theme parks per trip itinerary
- Services of our event staff
Add-Ons
Managing Your Personal Brand | Disney Youth Education Series
- A select Walt Disney World Theme Park® becomes the backdrop for student exploration of self-awareness and the realization that each day they have the power to improve their circumstances through the choices they make. Students discover elements that make up their personal brand and the necessity of controlling their brand to protect the future that they may not have yet imagined.
Behind the Seeds Tour
- This one-hour tour of the fish farm and 4 greenhouses that make up The Land Pavilion is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening or natural sciences.
Disney Dining Card
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Valid for food & beverage purchases only at the Walt Disney World® Resort
Extend Disney Park Hopper® Ticket
- Option to upgrade Disney Park Hopper® Ticket
Hotels

Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Experience the unforgettable fads of the 1950s through the 1990s all over again.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Experience the unforgettable fads of the 1950s through the 1990s all over again.