Tag: Walt Disney World
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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…
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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…