Tag: Walt Disney World
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Florida Residents Can Make More Memories in 2012 with 3-Day, 4-Day ‘Wild For Disney’ Passes
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2012) – Just in time for the new year, Florida Residents get added incentive to make more memories at Walt Disney World this spring, with an extra special ticket offer. From now until May 21, 2012, Florida residents can purchase a “Wild for…
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Leap Year 2012 Calls for ‘One More Disney Day’ As Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts Turn Feb. 29 Into 24 Hours of Nonstop Theme Park Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Historic Bi-Coastal Day for Disney Parks Anaheim, Calif. and Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Jan. 1, 2012) – Disney Parks guests can get the most out of February 29 when Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California celebrate Leap Year by keeping a theme park on…
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Did You Know… A Few Fun Facts about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Following the success of Disneyland, which opened in 1955, entertainment pioneer Walt Disney (1901-66) set his sights on what he called his company’s “most exciting and challenging assignment” — the creation of a vast vacation paradise known today as Walt Disney World Resort. Walt’s…
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Disney’s Support of Covenant House Helps Youth Build Solid Foundation
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2011 – During the holidays and throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort provides cash and in-kind support to hundreds of local organizations that aim to build brighter futures for children and families. One such organization benefitting from Disney’s ongoing outreach is…
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Race Brings Scary Good Times Back to Walt Disney World
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New 10-mile event is reminiscent of Tower of Terror 13K race from 2009; Race debuts Sept. 29, 2012 and is sixth signature runDisney event and second nighttime race at Walt Disney World; Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend shifts to early Nov. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec.…
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Disney Donates Playgrounds To Encourage Creativity, Fun
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 15, 2011 – Children at the Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Kindergarten in Winter Park have a brand new way to exercise their minds and show off their creativity, thanks to the new Imagination Playground they received from Walt Disney World Resort. Part of…
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Disney VoluntEARS Dress Up Holidays for Local Children
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 14, 2011 – For more than 20 years, Vernell Erkins has volunteered her time for a tradition that makes the holidays brighter for more than 1,000 local children. Erkins is one of hundreds of Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort who…
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Rare Pigs Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 13, 2011 – The Animal Care team at Conservation Station has some new animals to brag about with the arrival of three kunekune pigs, a rare breed that has just made its debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Found in New Zealand but believed…
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Four Seasons breaks ground at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 6, 2011 – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts kicked off construction of its luxury resort at Walt Disney World Resort today, in a groundbreaking ceremony with joint venture partners Silverstein Properties and Dune Real Estate. The 444-room resort will create about 2,000 construction…
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Disney Executive Honored As Hispanic Community Champion
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 6, 2011 – Eugene Campbell, vice president of domestic minority business development for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, was honored as this year’s Hispanic Community Champion at the annual Don Quijote Awards, which recognize business excellence, dedication to service and outstanding professionalism in…
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‘What’s New’ and ‘What’s Next’
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Exciting Projects Crisscross Walt Disney World Resort “What’s New” ‘Let the Memories Begin’ “Let the Memories Begin” (January 2011) – As part of the new “Let the Memories Begin,” Disney guests become the stars of a nightly spectacular when photos taken in the park during the day become larger-than-life…
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Disney VoluntEARS Collect Nearly 30,000 Toys For Local Children
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2011 – Walt Disney World VoluntEARS reported for duty this morning on a joint mission with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Mickey Mouse to contribute to the local Toys for Tots campaign. During the past month, Walt Disney World Cast Members…
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Jeepers, Leapers! Fantasy on Land and at Sea adds to the Fun for Disney Guests in Leap Year 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Family Suites Resort, Royal Guest Rooms Also Bow LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – What leap year brings with it in 2012, besides an extra day, is nonstop fun for Disney guests. At Walt Disney World Resort, they can spin with Dumbo as a new Fantasyland begins stirring to…
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Celebrate This Christmas with the World’s Brightest Stars in the 28th Annual ‘Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade’ TV Special
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson and Disney Friends Share Holiday Joy December 25 on ABC-TV Lake Buena Vista, Fla. and Anaheim, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 – Deck the castles with boughs of holly and tune in as Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present…
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Second Harvest Food Bank’s Kids Cafe Receives Early Holiday Gift
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 – Before the first note of Sunday’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot, Walt Disney World announced a gift – to the tune of $30,000 – for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Kids Cafe. The program provides nutritious daily meals…
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America’s Youth Athletes Gaining Larger Competition Stage Through ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Expansion
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Leading amateur and pro sports venue at Walt Disney World Resort adding new fields and additional lights, digital video boards and audio systems; Changes offer more time and space for competition LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 29, 2011) — More than 300,000 youth athletes nationwide will now be able…
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Disney Shares Gifts for the Holidays and Beyond at Coalition for the Homeless
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2011 – Close to 600 people will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Coalition for the Homeless on Thursday – thanks to Chef Tony Marotta and his team at Walt Disney World Resort. Preparations for the meal, which includes roasted turkey,…
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Christmas by the Numbers at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Miles of garland, ribbon, twinkling lights and glitter transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Here’s a sample of what guests will experience throughout the Vacation Kingdom: 1,300 decorated trees throughout property A wreath 25 feet in diameter adorning the…
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Top Celebs Headline Candlelight Processional at Epcot
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Academy award-winning actress Mira Sorvino returns to Walt Disney World Resort Nov. 25-27, 2011, to kick off Candlelight Processional, the enormously popular Disney holiday celebration that will continue nightly through Dec. 30, 2011, at Epcot. Sorvino is among a dozen celebrities, ranging from…
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World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees, Mets and Phillies Coming to Disney for Braves Spring Training
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Cards, Yankees, Mets and Phillies part of marquee Braves schedule that features 18 home games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, including three under the lights; Disney post-game tradition of kids running the bases continues LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2011) – Some of Major League Baseball’s…
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Disney Conservation Biologist Earns Prestigious Nomination
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2011 – Dr. Anne Savage, Ph.D, has made significant strides in studying 1-pound primates and 7-ton pachyderms. Now, her efforts to blend education and conservation with innovative programs have earned her a nomination for the Indianapolis Prize, the most prestigious award for…
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Disney Leaders Yvonne Chang and Eugene Campbell Finalists for Don Quijote Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Orlando, Fla., Nov. 9, 2011 – Two Disney leaders were named finalists for the 14th Annual Don Quijote Awards, a program that recognizes “business excellence, dedication to serve the community and outstanding professionalism among Central Florida’s Hispanic community.” Yvonne Chang, director of Operations Integration for Disney Vacation Club,…
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Wounded Veteran Michael Fradera Prevails Over Physical Disabilities to Compete in Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Fradera is one of four Achilles International athletes entering runDisney event on Cigna Foundation grant Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2011) — Michael Fradera, one of 55,000 competitors training for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna in January 2012, was forever changed in August 2007 when his…