Tag: George A. Kalogridis
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George A. Kalogridis Honored With Window on Main Street, USA at Magic Kingdom
One of the biggest honors that Disney can give is a window on Main Street, USA. This week, George A. Kalogridis, President of Segment Development and Enrichment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, has been given this honor at Magic Kingdom. The window honors him saying: Be Our Guest The Main StreetChamber of Commerce Invites…
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Walt Disney World Resort announces $1.5 million investment in Valencia College for state-of-the-art culinary arts and hospitality facility in downtown Orlando
The world-class facility will be renamed The Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at Valencia College as part of the college’s reimagination and relocation of the program to downtown Orlando. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 6, 2019—As part of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s vision of an educational ecosystem in the downtown Orlando area,…
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Toy Story Land Continues Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World Resort
Lightning McQueen to star in new Cars experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, joining a host of upcoming new attractions, restaurants and more throughout the resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 29, 2018) – As Toy Story Land is about to become part of the Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney executives today provided…
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Disneyland Ambassadors: The Beginning and End of an Adventure
On October 8, 2012 Disneyland announced its Ambassador Team for 2013 – 2014. Two years later, a new team has been announced and a new adventure will begin for the current Ambassadors. Becoming a Disneyland Ambassador is a life changing event. The Ambassadors, the Disney Ambassador Program, and the Disneyland Resort all have changed over the course…
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Disney Awards $1.5 Million to Support Central Florida Kids
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 27, 2013 – Showered in red and gold confetti and sharing the stage with Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Disney Cast Members, representatives from 59 Central Florida organizations and school districts received more than $1.5 million today as part of the Disney Helping Kids Shine grants…
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Key Leadership Changes Announced at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE George A. Kalogridis Named President of the Walt Disney World Resort and Michael Colglazier Named President of the Disneyland Resort; Meg Crofton to Focus on Her Role as President, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, U.S. and France BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) – Chairman of Walt…
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Disneyland Resort Announces New Ambassadors
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning, Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis announced the Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team for 2013-2014. The two cast members chosen for this team were Megan Navarette and Sachiko White, both of the Entertainment department at the Disneyland Resort. The announcement was made during a ceremony held in front…
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Walt Disney Imagineers, Executives Talk About Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Expansion at Disney California Adventure Park
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Quotes from John Lasseter, Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, Lisa Girolami, Ray Spencer, Coulter Winn, Andrew Sutton and Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis CARS LAND JOHN LASSETER, Chief Creative Officer, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Q: Why is Cars Land meaningful for you? “While I love all of…
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GHIRARDELLI’S FIRST THEME PARK LOCATION OPENS AT DISNEYLAND RESORT
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Debuts in San Francisco-Inspired Area of Disney California Adventure Park ANAHEIM, Calif. – June 7, 2012 – Disneyland Resort today welcomed a new Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop to Disney California Adventure Park. The new location – the first…