Tag: Houston
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Disney Dreamers Academy Announces Collaboration With Boys & Girls Clubs
For nearly two decades, the Disney Dreamers Academy has been inspiring kids to dream bigger and achieve success in new ways. During this time, Walt Disney World selected 100 high school students from around the country each year. Disney Dreamers Academy plays a meaningful role in shaping participants’ educational and professional journeys. As Disney Dreamers…
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WEDWay PeopleMover | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 17, 1981
On this day in 1981, a WEDWay PeopleMover opened at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. It was the first and is still the only PeopleMover built outside the Disney theme parks. The airport circuit runs underground and is called the Subway. It connects the terminals and a hotel in an 18-minute round trip.…
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Disney Team of Heroes Debuts Innovative Experiences at Texas Children’s Hospital
Just over 12 months since Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, announced a bold $100 million commitment to support children’s hospitals around the world, leaders from Disney and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, debuted a suite of experiences, murals and interactive art aimed at providing comfort and inspiration for children…
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The Walt Disney Company and KTRK-TV Houston Commit to $1 Million for Hurricane Harvey Relief
The Walt Disney Company and its owned ABC television station KTRK in Houston today jointly announced a $1 million cash commitment to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, on Thursday, August 31, Disney|ABC Television Group (DATG) will host a “Day of Giving” to benefit…
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MLS Cup Runner Up Houston Dynamo to Lead Strong Disney Pro Soccer Classic Field
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Houston, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact, FC Dallas and Sweden’s B.K. Hacken join field that also includes Sporting KC and Orlando City Soccer; Event to feature newest MLS franchise Montreal Impact; Sporting KC and Houston Dynamo to clash in MLS East title game rematch LAKE BUENA…