LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 10, 2013 – A sprinkle of Disney pixie dust traveled through the Chicago air as Latino leaders gathered for the NALEO 30th Annual Conference. Disney was at the forefront of the conference, which is the nation’s largest Latino political convention. It also marks the largest gathering of Latino policymakers. …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – You can take a safari ride on the wild side across an African savanna, battle space aliens with a laser gun, “hang glide” over Yosemite National Park and narrowly escape Darth Vader’s wrath — all during action-packed visits to Walt Disney World theme parks. And if you need a place …
Disney Dreamers Academy Celebrates its Seventh Year of Igniting Lives, Dreams and Passions LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Plans are underway for the 2014 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 are now open and must …
This summer while school is out, the Orange County Library System is encouraging youth to read and learn. Funded in part through a Disney Helping Kids Shine grant, the Dig into Reading program features science, animals, arts and storytelling at 15 locations. According to library leaders, summer reading helps students get a head start when classes resume. “If kids don’t …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 26, 2013 -Business owners, community leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs gathered earlier this month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Entrepreneur Center. Founded by Walt Disney World Resort, Orange County and the University of Central Florida, the center has been instrumental in assisting local small business owners in starting, sustaining …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 26, 2013 – Throughout June, Walt Disney World Resort is giving a total of $955,000 to the Central Florida community in recognition of the more than 230,000 hours donated by Walt Disney World VoluntEARS in 2012. Cast Members earmarked the funds, known as Disney’s EARS to You grants, for approximately 500 …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 26, 2013 – Recognizing the importance of early learning and care, Central Florida’s education and business leaders recently attended the “First Five Years Gala” at Epcot to raise money and support the Early Learning Coalitions of Osceola and Orange counties. The non-profit organizations help pre-school children prepare for kindergarten. Research shows that children …
Extreme Engineering, the largest supplier in zip lines, climbing walls, extreme air and adventure products, is outfitting a Central Florida Westgate Resorts property with a complete “high action adventure” area. The new high action adventure area consists of multiple thrilling attractions all located in one place. It
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has recognized Disney Cast Member Heather Earl for her dedication and accomplishments in the field of safety. Heather is a Manager of Safety Services for Walt Disney World Resort and leads a team of seven safety professionals who oversee the safety program for more than 10,000 cast members …
Matthew’s Hope, a homeless ministry in Central Florida, recently purchased six homes to be used for transitional housing for homeless families. Now, with the help of various organizations like Westgate Resorts Foundation, those four houses and one duplex are being renovated and prepared for their first residents.
