ISA Honors & Awards Gala

Step into a whole new world at our 2025 Honors & Awards Gala, set against the stunning backdrop of Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Join us on 6 October for an unforgettable evening celebrating our 2025 awardees, Fellows and scholarship recipients while enjoying exclusive, unlimited access to breathtaking attractions. Tickets are 225 USD per person and include:

• Bus transportation to and from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort/Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
• Dinner and one drink ticket
• Unlimited access to two of the most popular rides in Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – Flight of Passage and Navi River Journey
• The dress code is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Heels are not required; flats are recommended. There will be a lot of walking. If you would prefer not to ride rides in a dress, please take this into consideration.
• Rain Can’t Stop the Magic!
  • In the event of inclement weather, ISA will make the final call 4–5 hours prior to the Gala. The event will still take place, with dinner and the reception moving to Coronado L. Still want to experience the rides at Pandora? We’ve got you covered! After dinner and before boarding the buses, we’ll provide ponchos so you can still enjoy the adventure—rain or shine.

Don't miss this magical celebration amongst the bioluminescent rainforests of Pandora!

Program Schedule

17:00 | Doors open, Mimo meet and greet

17:30 | Honors & Awards presentation

18:30 | Mickey Mouse meet and greet, begin bus line up

18:45 | Bus service to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park begins

19:30 | Dinner in Harambe Theatre District at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

21:00 | Reception and exclusive ride access in Pandora - The World of Avatar

21:30 | Return bus service to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort begins

23:00 | Event ends, last bus departure