Category: General News

Custom character cars include Aiken Axler and Sage VanDerSpin from the movie “Cars” CONCORD, NC (May 19, 2014) -Petty Holdings, LLC and Pixar Animation Studios are bringing to life two characters from the Academy Award®-nominated 2006 animated feature film “Cars” – Aiken Axler and Sage VanDerSpin at Walt Disney World Resort. Petty Holdings initially began …

ORLANDO, Fla. –  In an effort to assist Veteran’s with their professional and personal development, the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando, Florida hosted the Veterans Empowerment Summit, which motivated veterans to “get engaged, get connected, and get going on your next assignment!” Upon returning home from military service, many veterans face challenges when it comes …

The 16th Annual Latina Style Business Series (LSBS) was hosted in Orlando at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort on May 15, 2014.The LSBS is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 30,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have attended and benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program …

Three Disney Parks Celebrate Summer Fun with a Rockin’ Bi-Coastal All-Nighter ANAHEIM, Calif. and LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 15, 2014) – Disney Parks will kick off the summer travel season with a 24-hour, coast-to-coast celebration that invites guests to “Rock Your Disney Side” at three Disney theme parks ­­- Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 15, 2014 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a complete re-imagining and today new plans were unveiled for one of Walt Disney World Resort’s two original resort hotels. The Nanea Volcano feature pool area is being completely renovated, with plans for a new children’s water play area, an enlarged …

Walt Disney World Guests to Enjoy Record 53 Festival Days in 2014 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The flavors of Argentina and Chile will sizzle at the new Patagonia Marketplace when Disney’s fall culinary extravaganza, the 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase, opens Sept. 19 at Walt Disney World Resort.  The 2014 …

On May 9th, 2014, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort hosted the 2014 Women of ALPFA dinner. The Women of ALPFA program was started in 2002 by visionary professional Latinas with a purpose of creating opportunities for professional Latinas and empowering Latinas through leadership skills, training, mentoring and career advancement. ALPFA President Hector Perez hilighted the significance …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Monday, May 12, 2014 – With openings for more than 1,200 new Cast Members, Walt Disney World Resort is hosting its annual Summer Job Fair online May 11 – 31. Candidates are invited to apply for a variety of jobs – including positions at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme …

STATISTICS   Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous, nearly 40-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); two water adventure parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon); 36 resort hotels (26 owned and operated by Walt Disney World, includes eight Disney Vacation Club resort properties); …