Category: General News

Westgate Resorts Completes Second Major Financing This Year

Westgate Resorts, a leader in the timeshare and destination resort industries, recently closed a $35 million Revolving Senior Warehouse Facility with Capital One Bank. This deal comes on the heels of a $165 million securitization that Westgate completed earlier this year. “Capital One Bank’s Vacation Ownership team

“Frankenweenie Weekend” Takes Over Downtown Disney Sept. 28 – 30, 2012

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - In celebration of Disney’s new stop-motion animated movie “Frankenweenie,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton and opening October 5 in 3D, Walt Disney World Resort is hosting a variety of engaging experiences inspired by the new movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Alice in Wonderland.” The fun takes place at Downtown Disney West …

Westgate Resorts Completes Second Major Financing This Year

Westgate Resorts, a leader in the timeshare and destination resort industries, recently closed a $35 million Revolving Senior Warehouse Facility with Capital One Bank. This deal comes on the heels of a $165 million securitization that Westgate completed earlier this year. “Capital One Bank’s Vacation Ownership team

Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Announces 2012 Grant Recipients

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept.18 — The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) released its 2012 annual grants, awarding more than $1.8 million to 75 conservation projects around the globe including $130,000 to Florida based projects. Since its beginnings in 1995 DWCF has donated nearly $4 million benefiting 257 programs from 59 organizations in Florida. This …

Fairytale Elegance, French-Inspired Cuisine Celebrated At Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland magically drops Magic Kingdom diners into the splendor, elegance and fairytale charm of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” with a setting right out of the hit animated feature film: the magnificent castle of The Beast, where guests dine in three richly appointed rooms …

Nominations Open for the 2013 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine

Disney Dreamers Academy Celebrates its Sixth Year of Igniting Lives, Dreams and Passions LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (September 12, 2012) – Plans are underway for the 2013 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. U.S. high school students ages 13-19 can apply to attend this innovative outside-the-classroom educational and mentoring program. Applications must …

Gala Osceola Celebrates Local Leaders for Sharing Magic

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2012 – A magical evening took place at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Resort recently as the Hispanic Business Council of Osceola County held its annual Gala Osceola event. The elegant black tie affair recognized individuals and companies who have excelled in making the local community a better place. Receiving …

Do you Have the Disney Vacation Smarts to Join the Big Leagues? Apply for the 6th Annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel!

Disney Parks is seeking Sports Team Moms and bilingual panelists to join the 2013 panel LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2012) – Have a passion for planning unforgettable Disney vacations? Know how to organize the ultimate team sports events at Walt Disney World Resort? Disney Parks today announced the 2013 Walt Disney World Moms …

Manatee Day at Epcot Helps Educate Guests

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2012 – In ancient days, sailors may have mistaken manatees for mermaids, but many Epcot guests won’t be making that same mistake after visiting The Seas with Nemo and Friends during International Manatee Day on Sept. 7. The one day event is designed to help dispel myths about these …

Vultures Serve as Janitors of the Environment

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012— While vultures may not be known as king of the jungle, they do play an important role as janitors of the environment. Through their scavenging habits, these endangered birds help maintain a balance in the eco-system. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were able to learn about these often …