Festival Disney is a positive and educationally meaningful festival experience for talented middle, junior high and high school performers. Students are encouraged to meet other students and attend performances of other ensembles. Performance venues have been carefully selected to provide an excellent experience for all participants. Experienced Disney Cast Members assist with all festival operations.

Specially selected, national adjudicators provide detailed, positive feedback to all ensembles through written and recorded comments, as well as personalized feedback clinics following concert performances. Directors can choose competitive and non-competitive adjudication options.

Due to the festival's focus towards music education, MENC: The National Association for Music Education officially endorses Festival Disney.

Participation is open to concert bands, jazz ensembles, marching (parade) bands, orchestras, choral ensembles, show choirs and auxiliary units.

Festival Disney concludes with an exciting, and uniquely-Disney, awards ceremony at a Walt Disney World® Theme Park. Festivals take place on select weekends throughout the Spring.