2026 Double MB: American Business & Communication with Disney Technology

THIS IS A 10-HOUR DAY.

CHECK IN IS AT 8:00 AM.

START TIME IS 8:00 AM WITH EXPECTED END TIME AT 6:00 PM AND INCLUDES:

1) 2.5 HOUR DISNEY IMAGINATION WORKSHOP with 15-minute break.

2) DISCUSSIONS TAKE PLACE BEFORE and AFTER WORKSHOP WITH MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR(S) AND NOVA AWARD COUNSELOR IN SMALL GROUPS GOING ON RIDES/ATTRACTIONS.

THE ENTIRE EVENT IS WALKING AND TALKING AND GOING ON RIDES/ATTRACTIONS WITH BREAKS FOR LUNCH.

Earn your American Business and/or Communication merit badge(s) at the same time, if you ARE PREPARED BY FEBRUARY 10

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SCOUT BSA:

• Requirements #1, #2, #3 must be completed by FEBRUARY 11 - AND before attending session.

VENTURER:

• Requirements #1, #2, #3 must be completed by FEBRUARY 11 - AND before attending session.

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MERIT BADGE - AMERICAN BUSINESS

All requirements are PRE-REQUISITES.

Complete your research by FEBRUARY 10 so you can have a discussion.

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MERIT BADGE: COMMUNICATION

Prerequisites:

• Req 3 - be prepared to give a 5-minute speech on any topic of your choice at the Happiest Place on Earth. FYI a speech is *not * reading an essay off your phone or paper out loud.
• Req 5 - bring meeting agenda and notes to discuss with Merit Badge Counselor.
• Req 7 - choose one option and do it. Bring proof to show.
• Req 8 - bring program signed by scoutmaster -or- photos to share.

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DISNEY WORKSHOP CONTENT:

Central to each attraction and themed land within Disney Parks is a story, and through innovative technology, we are able to tell those stories in new and exciting ways. In this engaging, interactive course, students will work in groups while getting an inside look at how our Disney Imagineers dream, design, and use technology to enhance the Guest experience by immersing them in our stories. From audio-animatronics to light and sound effects, students will learn why technology is the most valuable and most challenging tool to integrate into daily theme park operations.

Key Learning Opportunities

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe Walt Disney’s contributions to progress and utilization of technology in theme park experiences
• Define the difference between hydraulics and pneumatics, and explain the benefits of each
• Understand how sound and light can impact the emotions in a given experience
• Gain knowledge of the history and progression of theme park technologies
• Experience the versatility of specific technology being used in very different ways
• Articulate how acoustical engineering applies to the design of our spaces.

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NOTES - PLEASE READ:

1) NO REFUNDS - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND A REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR SPOT ON THE ROSTER.

2) NO DOUBLE-DIPPING - ONE NOVA ENGINEERING AWARD FOR THE DAY.

3) EVERYONE WILL WEAR THEIR UNIFORM + COMFORTABLE SHOES WITH SOCKS FOR THE WORKSHOP AND DISCUSSION.

**BRING FACE COVERING (FACE MASK) AND BE PREPARED TO WEAR IT WHEN INDOORS IF ADVISED BY DISNEY IMAGINEERS.

4) SCOUTS BSA and VENTURERS will bring their 10 Essentials + THEIR NOVA ENGINEERING WORKBOOK + optional: Communication merit badge proof (see above).

5) EACH UNIT - TROOP or CREW or SHIP - should send ONE ADULT LEADER.

6) COST PER PERSON INCLUDES ALL DAY PARK ADMISSION TO THE PARK THAT IS OUR CLASSROOM FOR THE DAY - Disneyland Park.

7) MINIMUM ELIGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCOUTS BSA IS 12 YEARS OLD BY FEBRUARY 1, 2026.

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