Benefits Can Begin Before Guest Arrives … and Continue 24/7 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – For many guests, the benefit of staying at a Walt Disney World owned-and-operated resort begins before arrival at the Vacation Kingdom.  And for all guests, the benefits and perks combine to make vacation magic 24 hours a day – whether …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 27, 2013 -The 2013 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney will feature the Florida A&M University Rattlers of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) against the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in a gridiron battle at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 1. The …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb.  21, 2013 – Just in time tocelebrate National Engineers Week,dozens of students from University High School in Orlando teamed withIBM to unveil IBM THINK, a new interactive experience in INNOVENTIONS West at Epcot. As part of the opening, the group was among the first to explore the exhibit and try …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A dozen new food and beverage garden marketplaces, 30 million multi-hued blooms, 1,000 native butterflies and 100-plus whimsical topiaries add splendor and substance to the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 6-May 19 at Walt Disney World Resort. Among this year’s fun festival facts: 30 million blooms blanket …

Parents More Affectionate, Family Togetherness at Dinnertime Doubles on the Road, According to Findings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  Feb. 20, 2013- Between long work hours, busy after school schedules and countless distractions, today’s American family is feeling more disconnected than ever – creating a deficit in “quality time” amongst U.S. parents and their children. The solution? …

On Feb. 9, Disney VoluntEARS hosted the Disney Kids and Families Zone at the 19th annual “Mardi Paws”-themed Paws in the Park event at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. Partnering with the SPCA of Greater Orlando and Disney’s Animal Programs, Disney VoluntEARS assisted Guests at three interactive stations and in meeting our very own Pluto. The Disney Kids …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – Superstars of HGTV and DIY Network shows will appear at the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV between March 6 and May 19, 2013. Designers and other popular HGTV celebrities will meet festivalgoers and showcase expert tips and clever tricks at noon and 3 p.m. each …

At 20thth Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Pop stars of the 1960s and ’70s will belt out rock ‘n’ roll classics and “best-of” dance tunes for Flower Power concert guests during the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.  Beginning March 8 and continuing each weekend, the electric Flower …

In This Edition: Epcot: 20th International Flower & Garden Festival,The Kinsey Collection Opens Downtown Disney: Mighty ‘St. Patrick’s Day Celebration’ at Pleasure Island Disney Sports: Atlanta Braves Spring Training Disney Dining: What’s New in Disney Dining Disney’s Water Parks:Welcome the Spring Season Around Walt Disney World Resort: Disney Dreamers Academy Disney Cruise Line: New 2014 …