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For Third Straight Year Westgate Reaches Goal of Giving Free Vacations to U.S. Military in Record Time

Orlando, Fla., November 19, 2013 – Westgate Resorts, one of the world’s largest resort developers, is pleased to announce that we reached our goal of giving away more than 1,000 three-day, two-night vacations to U.S. military families in just a matter of hours. In fact, the response

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Spice Road Table Coming to Morocco Pavilion at Epcot World Showcase

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Spice Road Table is coming soon to Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort, offering a variety of Moroccan small plates and specialty drinks.  Regional flavors from the Mediterranean are highlighted, along with a scenic view of the World Showcase lagoon in front of the Morocco pavilion. Perfect for “IllumiNations: Reflections …

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Disney Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger and First Lady Michelle Obama Give Keynote Remarks at Disney ‘Veterans Institute’

Complimentary ‘Veterans Institute’ Workshop Encourages hundreds of companies to Hire Military Veterans One-day seminar at Walt Disney World Resort features veterans’ stories of transitioning to the civilian workforce (Nov. 14, 2013) — Burbank, Calif. and Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Today, Disney Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger, First Lady Michelle Obama and ABC News …

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UCF Honors Walt Disney World President

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 7, 2013 — The University of Central Florida (UCF) Alumni Association recently recognized George A. Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort with the university’s 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award. As the university’s highest honor to its graduates, the award is designed to acknowledge alumni for their professional achievement, volunteer work with the …

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Two Disney Resorts Recognized for Exceptional Service

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., – Nov. 12, 2013 – Successful Meetings magazine recently presented its Pinnacle Award to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. The magazine’s subscribers selected both resorts for the award based on the exceptional experiences they offer for meetings and events. This marks the 11th year that …

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Keepin’ It Green at Walt Disney World Resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 4, 2013 – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently renewed the Green Lodging designation for all the Disney-owned and operated resorts in Florida. This three-year distinction is a way to recognize hotels that help protect Florida’s natural resources through efforts that reduce waste, conserve water and energy, improve air …

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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will Host Orlando City Soccer in 2014

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 12, 2013 – As soccer continues to rise in popularity around the globe, Central Florida’s local team will be moving a little further south to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Beginning in March 2014, the complex will host the Orlando City Soccer Club, serving as a one-year temporary …

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Westgate Resorts Receives Healthy 100 Workplace Wellness Award from Florida Hospital

ORLANDO, Fla., November 8, 2013 – Westgate Resorts is proud to announce it has received Healthy 100 Workplace Wellness Bronze Award from Florida Hospital for continued efforts to encourage healthy lifestyle changes among employees. “Westgate Resorts is thrilled to receive the Healthy 100 Workplace Wellness Award,” said

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Westgate Resorts to Give Away 1,000 Three-Day, Two-Night Vacations to U.S. Military Personnel of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and The War on Terror

Westgate Resorts proudly salutes the dedicated men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces who risk their lives every day so that we can enjoy our freedom. In honor of their service to our country – and for the third year in a row! –

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Baby Zebra Adds its Stripes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 1, 2013 – Sporting black and white stripes, there’s a new addition to the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. In October, the team welcomed a rare, baby Hartmann’s Mountain zebra. The filly and her mother are bonding well and doing fine after the yearlong gestation.  Disney’s animal care team, …