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Civilianjobs.com Recognizes Westgate Resorts as a 2014 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military Finalist

Award Winners To Be Recognized in May To Help Honor Armed Forces’ Day, May 17, 2014 Civilianjobs.com, a website dedicated to connecting America’s military veterans to high-quality civilian careers, has announced its finalists for its annual Most Valuable Employers (MVE) awards.  The MVE Awards recognize that go

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Students Culminate Exclusive Weekend at Walt Disney World with Steve Harvey

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 10, 2014) – Walt Disney World Resort concluded a 4-day exclusive weekend for a group of select students at the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine.  A high-impact graduation ceremony deemed the students official Dreamers, making them one of only 700 students nationwide to hold the honor. The students were …

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Disney VoluntEARS Strike Gold for Junior Achievement

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 7, 2014 – King Pins and Alley Cats were out in full force this past weekend when more than 5,000 Disney VoluntEARS teamed up to bowl for a cause at the annual Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon. During the three-day event, Disney Cast Members raised approximately $250,000 for Junior Achievement of Central …

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Disney Hosts Select High School Students for Annual Program

Dreamers to engage in career and mentoring workshops at seventh-annual Disney Dreamers Academy in March LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Mar. 6, 2014) – This weekend, Walt Disney World Resort will host an exclusive group of teens for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine.  The teens, along with a parent or guardian, …

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Hispanic Chamber Welcomes New Leadership

ORLANDO, Fla. – (February 26, 2014) – Community and business leaders welcomed in the new leadership team of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) at the organization’s 22nd annual installation luncheon where Walt Disney World was a lead sponsor.  Cast Members from Walt Disney World were in attendance, including Lourdes Mola, Manager …

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Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, Westgate Preschool to be Recognized

Halftime Ceremony of Orlando Magic/Houston Rockets Game Dedicated to Work Of Both Entities On March 5, 2014, the Orlando Magic will be taking on the Houston Rockets during the long-anticipated return of former Magic center Dwight Howard to the Amway Center.  It will be one of the most

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Let it Go and Bundle up for the “Frozen” Frenzy Throughout Disney Parks and Resorts

From the kingdom of Arendelle, guests can immerse themselves in the Oscar-winning animated blockbuster hit Frozen throughout Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. From meet and greets with royalty, to vacationing at the stunning sites that inspired the blockbuster film, here’s where you can enjoy your own icy adventures: Walt Disney World Resort: • Meet Elsa …

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Disney plans improvements to Central Plaza

Walt Disney World Resort has announced plans to create an even more inviting area of space in front of the iconic Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The Central Plaza area in front of the castle at the end of Main Street U.S.A. will undergo a gradual makeover as Disney works to add new elements. Improvements […]

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Kermit and Miss Piggy Topiaries, Urban Farm Eats Outdoor Kitchen Debut March 5 at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Mike & Sulley’s Monstrous Garden, Flower Power Newbies and More through May 18 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Kermit the Frog will find it is easy being green when his artfully-crafted character topiary debuts during the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV March 5 to May 18, 2014 at Walt Disney …

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Blooming Bites and Savory Sips Return for 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Set among millions of blossoms, classic topiaries and live entertainment, garden-themed food and beverage offerings are returning for the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 5-May 18, 2014 at Walt Disney World Resort. Back for a second festival year, the 11 food and beverage marketplaces have been dubbed …