Local students recently got to enjoy — and perform at — “The most magical place on earth.”

The Southland High School concert band and choir traveled to Disney World in Florida to perform in April as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program.

Dance groups, choirs, ensembles and marching bands from around the world apply to perform each year as part of Disney Performing Arts at both the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resorts. Once selected, they are given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme park guests. Millions of performers have graced the stages of the Disney Parks in the more than 25-year history of the program.