LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., September 12, 2013 – More than 500 Cast Members raised $35, 829 for research and education to help fight heart disease and stroke at the Greater Orlando Heart Walk. On a recent Saturday morning, walkers laced up their sneakers at the University of Central Florida for the three-mile trek to help …
ORLANDO, Fla., September 7, 2013 — More than 500 people gathered for the Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce’s (CFBACC) 1st Brazilian Business Expo in Orlando. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Minority Business Development co-sponsored the event as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity and growing relationships with diverse professionals and organizations. …
In recognition of the bravery, commitment and inspiration of America’s everyday heroes, Westgate Resorts is proud to offer a 10% discount off the Best Available Rate to military, law enforcement, fire fighter, search & rescue and emergency medical service personnel. The special Heroes Discount is available between
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Westgate Resorts, a leader in the timeshare and destination resort industries, was once again honored by the Orlando Sentinel as one of 2013’s Top 100 Companies for Working Families in Central Florida. This prestigious award is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of being the premier program in Central
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Fantasmic! Celebrates 15 Years with Dazzling Addition LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Guests of the Walt Disney World Resort will light the night thanks to new Glow with the Show Ear hats that will magically change colors in sync with fireworks, shows and each other at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fun interactive versions …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Halloween’s happiest haunts will reappear for 23 “spook-tacular” nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. From Sept. 10 through Nov. 1, the after-hours special ticket event will immerse guests in the Halloween spirit. The bewitching “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks spectacular will illuminate the sky in bursts of orange and …
Brian Piasecki heads the culinary team at California Grill, located atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort. His passion for cooking started early, watching his mother as she prepared stews, roasts, chicken and dumplings and other comfort food for the family in Toledo, Ohio. At 15, he took a job in a local restaurant. “I felt so at …
Hometown: Vienna, Austria Education: Hotel Management School, Bad Gleichenberg, Austria, located in the wine region of Styria. How many years with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts? 5 years How many years in the foodservice industry? 25 years In what other notable restaurants have you worked? Arlberg Hospiz, Austria; Schlosshotel Seefels, Austria; Restaurant Zum Lowen, Sweden; …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – With sweeping views of Walt Disney World Resort from the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, California Grill opens its doors on September 9 following a major makeover that redefines Disney’s culinary scene. The spacious dining room is transformed with a modern style that captures the spirit of California throughout …
Inspired by his mother and grandmother, Chef Jeff Barnes became a pastry chef even though his bachelor’s degree from West Georgia College in Carrollton, Ga., was in Business Administration. “Both were great cooks,” says Barnes. “My grandmother was known throughout west Georgia for her cooking – she lived on a 100-acre farm and raised all …
