Monthly Archive: March 2014

Disney Season: Summer 2014

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort guests have plenty of ways to show their Disney Side this summer — a bi-coastal all-night party, expanded Star Wars Weekends offerings, special events and new openings are just a few of the new things happening around the “World” this summer. Sizzling with excitement from June …

The Force is Strong at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Weekends Adds Another Weekend and New Dining in 2014

The power of the Force returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for five consecutive weekends (every Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 16-June 15, 2014 for the park’s annual Star Wars Weekends. Guests will enjoy a galactic event jam-packed with out-of-this-universe entertainment and their favorite Disney’s Hollywood Studios attractions.  More than 60 characters from the Star …

Let the Music Move You at Universal’s Rock the Universe

Rock the Universe Universal Orlando – Sept 5-6, 2014 Universal Studios is ready to Rock the Universe again and the stars are aligning for one of the biggest musical weekends of the year. The theme park recently announced its tentative schedule of performers for its popular Rock the Universe Christian music celebration, Sept. 5-6, 2014. […]

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Magic Your Way: Up-to-Date Ticket Prices and Resort Rates

Click the link below to download a printable PDF version of the Magic Your Way: Facts On Walt Disney World Prices (requires the free Adobe Reader software). The press release contains complete information about current Walt Disney World Resort ticket prices, resort hotel rates, special savings for Florida residents and more. Magic Your Way: Facts …

La Prensa’s Mujeres Destacadas Awards Recognize Influential Latina Women

La Prensa Newspaper’s Mujeres Destacadas Awards Luncheon, held on March 14, 2014 in Downtown Orlando gathered over 300 women to honor the accomplishments of extraordinary women in the Central Florida community.  This year’s awards highlighted accomplishments in arts & culture, business technology, community leadership, education and health. The event’s keynote speaker Monica Lozano is regarded …

Disney Grants Benefit Community Endeavors with $3.8 Million

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Mar. 26, 2014 — Amid a cascade of confetti, a serenade of inspiration and a high-five from Mickey Mouse today, Walt Disney World Resort awarded $3.8 million in Disney Grants to dozens of community groups that will positively impact the lives of more than 85,000 Central Florida children in the coming …

Disney Green Thumbs Behind Festival’s Blooms

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Mar. 25, 2014 – A lot of mulch, sweat and shears have gone into the 21st annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. For the past year, a team of 400 gardeners, horticulturists and landscape architects has been keeping their green thumbs busy preparing for this 75-day festival. From …

It’s a Small World global sing-along

With its worldwide array of theme parks and international guest book, no Disney attraction is more iconic than “It’s A Small World.” Now to honor the 50th anniversary of the ride, Disney Parks is holding a global sing-along. The attraction made its debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair where it enjoyed immense popularity […]

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Walt Disney World Recognized for Supplier Diversity

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 21, 2014 – Recognized for its consistent efforts to promote supplier diversity in Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort recently received the Corporate Leadership award presented by the Central & North Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (cnFMSDC). cnFMSDC is a corporate member organization that connects companies with minority-owned business enterprises to …