2026 Reunion
The 6th All-Years All-American College Orchestra Reunion — Walt Disney World, July 31–August 1, 2026.
The 2026 reunion has concluded — thanks to everyone who performed! Recap coming soon.
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.
Schedule
Thursday, July 30
- Evening
- Optional social event, to be announced
Friday, July 31
- 10:00am–12:00pm
- Rehearsal at Saratoga Springs Resort Performance Hall
- Afternoon and evening
- EPCOT social time and picture on stage, to be announced
Saturday, August 1
- 10:00am–12:00pm
- Rehearsal at Saratoga Springs Resort Performance Hall Parking instructions
- 6:00pm
- Performance at Saratoga Springs Resort Performance Hall. Free and open to the public, but with limited seating.
- After the concert
- Gathering and reception at Turf Club at Saratoga Springs. Food and drink will be available.
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.
Lodging
Lodging is at the discretion of each reunion attendee, however a special discounted rate for AACO Alumni and friends will be provided. Lodging reservations have closed for 2026.
- Group name
- All-American College Orchestra Reunion (G10142413)
- Resort
- Disney's Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter
- Group arrival and departure
- July 30 to August 2, 2026
- Group rate
- $290.25 per room per night including tax ($258.00 + 12.5% tax)
Booking
Guests can book their reservations online at book.passkey.com/go/AllAmericanOrchestra or by calling the Group Reservations Phones Team at 407-939-4686. The Phones Team is available Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm EST, and closed on the weekends and major holidays.
All reservations must be completed by June 1, 2026 when our unused rooms will be released to the general public.
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 page 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 committee
- Kathy ThomasAACO 1992katmom70@msn.com
- Kristin WestAACO 1993kbwest585@gmail.com
- Abigail CrossAACO 1992ABBK71@msn.com
- Douglas DrosteAACO 1993doug@douglasdroste.com
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.