BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) – Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tom Staggs today announced key leadership changes across one of the world’s leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences to better position the organization for growth. Effective Feb. 1, Meg Crofton will fully assume her global role as president, Walt Disney …
On January 9, 2013, George A. Kalogridis, a 41-year veteran of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, was named president of the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. George will oversee a workforce of more than 66,000 Cast Members at the world’s premier vacation destination. His appointment will be effective Feb. 1, 2013. …
WHAT: La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil announces special offers for Florida’s Emergency First Responders and Florida residents. Seen by more than 8 million guests, La Nouba features high wire and flying trapeze acts, stunning acro-gymnastic performances and other dynamic displays of coordination and strength. La Nouba is performed exclusively at Downtown Disney West Side at …
Westgate Resorts recently announced the grand opening of Edge Steakhouse, an innovative, fine-dining culinary experience at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, located in the village at The Canyons Ski Resort in Park City, Utah. Executive Chef Kyle Smith and Westgate’s world-class culinary team have crafted a
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Across the nation, Westgate Resorts employees take great pride in giving back to the community. That’s especially true when it comes to taking care of children and families in need. Recently, a team of Westgate employees led by Bobby Fusik and the in-house sales reps provided a
“With its swirled, brushed metals and clouded, back-lit pillars, the Westgate Resort’s Edge Steakhouse is setting a tone as the newest upscale eatery at Canyons Resort. Like the thoughtful touches around the dining room, the menu is chock full of added ingredients and small twists that make
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 28, 2012— The Seas with Nemo & Friends welcomed some new swimmers recently, with the addition of eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles suffering from hypothermia after a recent cold snap in New England. As a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center, Walt Disney World Resort is one of several organizations working with the …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest fireworks evenings of the year at Walt Disney World Resort, a place where fireworks are both spectacular and an every-night occurrence. Fireworks and nighttime shows will light up the skies and create a mood of celebration at the parks on Dec. 31, …
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 16, 2012 – Governor Rick Scott and Enterprise Florida presented Walt Disney Parks and Resorts with an award recognizing the company as one of the state’s top job producers. “We are pleased to recognize Walt Disney Parks and Resorts as one of Florida’s top jobs producers for 2012,” said Gray …
