Tag: Walt Disney World
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Petty Holdings Adds Exotic Driving Experience
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Exotics Course at Walt Disney World® Speedway will be new home to “supercars” (November 9, 2011) Combine some of the world’s finest automobiles with a track specifically designed for drivers to safely experience their awe-inspiring acceleration, speed and handling and you have “Exotic Driving Experience”, the latest…
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Disney Brings the Green, Feeds Campaign to End Hunger
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9, 2011 – Minnie Mouse joined Disney VoluntEARS today to deliver bushels of green to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in the form of a $500,000 gift for the organization’s expansion. Disney also pledged 20,000 pounds of fresh produce during the next year…
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Cigna Goes the Distance for Wounded Veterans
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (Nov. 09, 2011) — Cigna announced the company will honor the men and women who served and defended our nation with a Go the Distance for Veterans program launching Friday. This unusual running-giving program integrates Cigna’s employee giving campaign and Cigna Foundation grants with Cigna’s fourth annual sponsorship of the…
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Support United Way, Save Big at Downtown Disney Benefit Sale
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2011) – This Saturday, Nov. 5, early-bird shoppers will be awake before sunrise to check out The Benefit Sale at Downtown Disney and support Heart of Florida United Way at the same time. From 5:30-9:30 a.m., shoppers who purchase a $5 voucher…
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MLS Top East Seed Sporting KC and USL Champion Orlando City Headline Disney Pro Soccer Classic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Field for third annual event to expand to eight teams; additional teams to be announced soon LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2011) – MLS East top seed Sporting Kansas City and Orlando City Soccer are among the first teams to enter the 2012 Disney Pro Soccer Classic at ESPN…
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Joyful Celebrations and Timeless Traditions Delight Guests at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – It’s the month before Christmas and throughout Mickey’s house, the trees are all glowing, bringing smiles to The Mouse. Choirs are singing, bakers taking great care, sounds and smells of the season are filling the air… At Walt Disney World Resort in 2011, it…
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D23 BRINGS MORE BENEFITS AND SPECIAL SAVINGS TO MEMBERS OF THE OFFICIAL DISNEY FAN CLUB
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE D23 Members Can Save at Retailers and Attractions Throughout the U.S., Including Brookstone, THQ, SuperShuttle and More BURBANK, Calif. – November 1, 2011 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has unveiled a host of brand-new offers that bring fantastic value to all of its members. …
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Talking Mickey Doing Magic in Florida
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs According to the Disney Parks Blog, Mickey is doing magic in Florida now…literally. In a video posted by the Disney Parks Blog Mickey Mouse talks and makes kids disappear and reappear. Check out the video here: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVAiTcwTNik&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] It is unknown if this is the same “talking Mickey”…
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Disney Animal Programs Gives “Creatures of the Night” Special Treats for Halloween
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Oct. 28, 2011) – As Halloween approaches, several creatures of the night are getting a series of treats from a team of medical experts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Around this time each year, veterinary care specialists conduct annual wellness checks on a roost of…
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2011 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic in a Nutshell (or birdshell): Just Ducky
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Luke Donald hatches late birdie binge to win Classic, claim PGA TOUR Money Title LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2011) — The usual drama at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic involves who will win the final event of the PGA TOUR season and who will keep their “card” with a…
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Annika Sorenstam Tees Up Students for Success at Future Leaders Forum
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2011 – Fifty high-school students from The First Tee are getting their head in the game today at the fifth annualFuture Leaders Forum sponsored by The Toro Company and Walt Disney World Resort. The three-day event is designed to help students broaden leadership skills,…
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Huge Success at the 3rd Annual Latin Food and Wine Festival
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Orlando, Fla., Oct. 19, 2011 – As Hispanic Heritage Month came to an end this week, thousands gathered for the 3rd Annual Latin Food and Wine Festival, hosted by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO). Disney proudly served as the presenting sponsor for the event and…
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Leadership Profile: Randy Garfield, WDW Executive Champion of Heart of Florida United Way
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2011) – With the 2011 Heart of United Way campaign well underway at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney executive Randy Garfield is rallying the company’s more than 62,000 Cast Members to support their community by donating. Today, Garfield is the executive vice…
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Benefit Sale returns to Downtown Disney to raise funds for United Way
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2011) – Early-bird shoppers will have a fabulous opportunity Nov. 5 to support Heart of Florida United Way and enjoy discounts on most merchandise at participating Downtown Disney Marketplace stores. Shoppers can purchase a $5 voucher that will serve as their ticket…
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World’s Top Two Golfers, Donald and Simpson, to Battle for PGA TOUR Money Title at 41st Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE 128-player field to also feature Justin Rose, Retief Goosen, Charles Howell III, Jonathan Byrd and Gary Woodland, along with returning champion Robert Garrigus LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2011) — One pro golfer’s dream of being the top player in the world will come true at the 41st Children’s Miracle…
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ESPN Wide World of Sports Named ‘Business of the Year’ at SPORTYS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2011) — The Central Florida Sports Commission recognized ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort as “Business of the Year” last month at the inaugural Central Florida SPORTYS Awards. The event honored deserving local athletes, coaches, employees and businesses, ranging from amateur to professional, throughout Lake,…
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Former Bay Hill Winner to Join Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic Field at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Pampling Receives Third Sponsor Exemption for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2011) — Former Bay Hill Invitational winner Rod Pampling has entered the Children’s Miracle Hospitals Classic, Oct. 20-23, at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Pampling, an Australian who is making his fourth appearance…
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reveals New Details on Jobs, Opening Dates and Icons
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 10, 2011 – The first wing of the new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will open to Guests on May 31, 2012, as construction on the 25th resort hotel at Walt Disney World continues on schedule. In size and scope, the construction of…
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Former British Open Champion Lehman Receives Sponsor Exemption for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Former PGA TOUR Player of the Year joins Joe Ogilvie in golf classic field at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2011) — Tom Lehman, a five-time champion on the PGA TOUR and three-time Ryder Cup participant, has accepted the second sponsor’s exemption for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic,…
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High School Teens Have Till Oct. 31, 2011, to Submit Applications for 2012 Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Program Celebrates Five Years of Igniting Lives, Dreams and Passions LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Plans are underway for the fifth class of Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. In March, 2012, 100 high school students ages 13-19 from across the United States will gather in…
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From Safaris to Learn to Surf, Lunch with an Imagineer or Animal Expert, Premium Experiences Deliver Fun Options for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Been there, done that? Maybe, but did you know that inside Walt Disney World Resort lies a whole other Walt Disney World Resort? One in which you can… “Hang 10″ and learn to surf Set sail on a pirate adventure for buried treasure…
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Walt Disney World® & Disney Store Bring Disney Magic to San Juan, Puerto Rico with Fun-Filled Family Events Oct. 7-8, 2011
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Walt Disney World® to ‘Let the Memories Begin’ as Disney Store ‘Unlocks Imagination’ at Plaza Las Americas SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–October 05, 2011–Disney Store and Walt Disney World Resort® will begin making magical memories at Plaza Las Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico with two great fun-filled family…
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Millions of Smiles Later, Walt Disney World Marks its 40th Anniversary, Primed for an Exciting Future
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2011) – Anchored by the Mouse “who started it all,” Walt Disney World Resort marked its 40th anniversary Saturday with a gala procession fronted by characters parading up Main Street, U.S.A. to a colorful celebration in front of Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse,…