‘Crashers’ Break New Ground at Festival Center LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Superstars of HGTV and DIY Network shows will appear at the 21st Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV between March 5 and May 18, 2014. Three HGTV stars will “crash” the festival for the first time: Matt Blashaw from “Yard Crashers,” Matt …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., January 9, 2014 – As part of ongoing efforts to help build better futures for children and families in Central Florida, in 2013 Walt Disney World Resort donated a record $36.5 million in cash and in-kind support to local nonprofits. This represents an increase of almost $6 million from 2012. The record …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Celebrate love with your significant other on Valentine’s Day and every day at the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout the 40-square-mile playground there’s simple and luxurious splurges for couples of all ages — from moonlit strolls and stolen kisses aboard attractions to pampering spas and …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 8, 2014 – One of Central Florida’s largest sporting events, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is underway, drawing runners from around the globe to Central Florida. Each January, Central Florida becomes the center of the globe for thousands of runners who participate in the Walt Disney …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 4, 2014 – Florida residents will discover something for everyone at Walt Disney World Resort in 2014 with a special ticket offer and savings of up to 35 percent on stays at select Disney hotels. A special parks admission offer of 3 days for $129 plus tax, (one theme park …
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2013) – Celebrating its 15th anniversary in a magical way, La Nouba, the Cirque du Soleil show at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort, took a moment to show its Disney side prior to its 6:00 p.m. performance Wednesday night with a special visit from Mickey Mouse and Minnie …
Bringing a little joy during this season of sharing, Disney VoluntEARs served 1,300 meals to women, men and children at the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. “We are indebted to Walt Disney World VoluntEARS for their meal service to our residents all year long and especially during the holiday season,” said Coalition President/CEO …
The nearly 70,000 Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort showed their compassionate side again by pledging $3.6 million to support the Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) 2013 campaign. HFUW is Central Florida’s most comprehensive health and human services charity and the largest provider of funds to the most critical service programs in Orange, Osceola and …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 16, 2013 – Earning recognition for creativity and excellence among industry peers, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently received top honors from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) with five Brass Rings awards. During a special ceremony at the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando last month, Disney …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 16, 2013 – Creativity and generosity recently came together to give Central Florida kids 920 reasons to smile. These smiles represent the response to the 920 uniquely costumed teddy bears designed by Cast Members from around Walt Disney WorldResort for the Salvation Army’s Dress-A-Bear program. The initiative provides a Disney Bear …
