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Serenity Spa Featured in The Park Record

“The goal of Westgate’s Serenity Spa at Canyons is to promote an environment that is welcoming and nurturing for guests, said spa director Michelle Howard. ‘We want people to have a great experience that’s down-to-Earth, that is intuitive for the people who come in,’ Howard said during

Key Leadership Changes Announced at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) – Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tom Staggs today announced key leadership changes across one of the world’s leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences to better position the organization for growth.  Effective Feb. 1, Meg Crofton will fully assume her global role as president, Walt Disney …

George A. Kalogridis – Biography

On January 9, 2013, George A. Kalogridis, a 41-year veteran of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, was named president of the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. George will oversee a workforce of more than 66,000 Cast Members at the world’s premier vacation destination. His appointment will be effective Feb. 1, 2013. …

La Nouba Announces Special Offers to Florida’s Emergency First Responders and Florida Residents for Performances January 29 – March 9, 2013

WHAT:        La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil announces special offers for Florida’s Emergency First Responders and Florida residents. Seen by more than 8 million guests, La Nouba features high wire and flying trapeze acts, stunning acro-gymnastic performances and other dynamic displays of coordination and strength. La Nouba is performed exclusively at Downtown Disney West Side at …

Edge Steakhouse now open at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa

Westgate Resorts recently announced the grand opening of Edge Steakhouse, an innovative, fine-dining culinary experience at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, located in the village at The Canyons Ski Resort in Park City, Utah. Executive Chef Kyle Smith and Westgate’s world-class culinary team have crafted a

Evolution of the Disney Guest Experience

Since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has continued to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation to connect guests with the stories and characters they cherish most and deliver legendary guest service.  For the latest on the evolution of the Disney guest experience, click here.

Westgate employees put children and families first

Across the nation, Westgate Resorts employees take great pride in giving back to the community. That’s especially true when it comes to taking care of children and families in need. Recently, a team of Westgate employees led by Bobby Fusik and the in-house sales reps provided a

Edge Steakhouse Opens Doors, Featured in The Park Record

“With its swirled, brushed metals and clouded, back-lit pillars, the Westgate Resort’s Edge Steakhouse is setting a tone as the newest upscale eatery at Canyons Resort. Like the thoughtful touches around the dining room, the menu is chock full of added ingredients and small twists that make

Disney’s Animal Programs Works with New England Aquarium to Aid Sea Turtles

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 28, 2012— The Seas with Nemo & Friends welcomed some new swimmers recently, with the addition of eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles suffering from hypothermia after a recent cold snap in New England. As a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center, Walt Disney World Resort is one of several organizations working with the …