2013 Disney Marathon route to go through baseball stadium and speedway; course tweaks build on list of new 2013 enhancements

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Runners in the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon in 2013 will have the unique experience of running along a speedway and through a baseball stadium – in addition to Disney’s four theme parks – as part the latest enhancements designed to celebrate the event’s two decades of existence.

The 2013 Disney Marathon course will again  [read more →]

One of the best parts of the  Epcot Food and Wine Festival is the Eat To The Beat Concert Series. Listening to great music while trying all sorts of amazing, international food? Sounds like a vacation to me!

Head to Epcot this September and October, this year’s Eat To The Beat Concert Series is truly fantastic!

9/28-9/30 : Night Ranger

10/1-10/3 : Sugar Ray

10/4- 10/7 : STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas

10/8-10/10 : Boyz II Men

10/11-10/12 : Smash Mouth

10/13-10/14 : Javier Colon, winner of “The Voice”

10/15-10/17 : Air Supply

10/18-10/19 : Gin Blossoms

10/20-10/21 :  [read more →]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 16, 2012 – With help from Mickey Mouse and dozens of VoluntEARS, Walt Disney World Resort today kicked off efforts to award a record $1.5 million in Disney Helping Kids Shine grants to 59 organizations that help enrich the lives of Central Florida kids.

Organizations and school districts with programs that use art, music and theater to stimulate creativity and critical thinking among children were the first to receive grants during a visit to the Orlando Repertory Theatre.

“At  [read more →]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 14, 2012 – Florida Commissioner of Education Gerard Robinson was the keynote speaker at a May 4 event recognizing Orange County Public Schools’ outstanding ADDitions School Volunteers, business Partners in Education and volunteer coordinators. This year more than 53,000 ADDitions School Volunteers and 2,000 business partnerships have donated more than $15 million in financial and in-kind contributions to OCPS. At the event, Robinson joined OSPS Superintendent Ron Blocker and School Board Chairman Bill Sublette in  [read more →]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 14, 2012 – The spirit of volunteerism filled the Boys & Girls Club of Lakeland on April 28, as Orlando and Tampa-based Disney VoluntEARS converged to build a playground at the facility with the help of the KaBOOM! organization and Girls, Inc.

Entertainment and diversions kept the energy high with Radio Disney playing music, and hosting interactive games, raffles and dances. Disney Cast Members from Animal Science and Environment participated on the Youth Activities Team  [read more →]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 14, 2012 – The Disney Dreamers & Doers Shining Stars, selected earlier this spring, enjoyed some fun and further recognition at the April 25 Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers game. Students and their family members came from across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties to attend the final regular-season home game and cheer on the Magic. At halftime the students were recognized for their achievement and brought onto center court to  [read more →]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 14, 2012 — The Central & North Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (cnFMSDC) announced that Genesis VII, Inc. has been honored with a scholarship to attend the Advanced Management Education program at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Business.

“We’re pleased that one of Central Florida’s finest minority-owned businesses will be able to attend the Advance Management Education on the campus of Northwestern University,” said Malik Ali, president of the Central & North Florida Minority Supplier  [read more →]

Disney Wonder sails historic trip to Honolulu

HONOLULU, O’ahu (May 6, 2012) – The Disney Wonder arrives in Honolulu today, marking the first time in Disney Cruise Line history that a ship has sailed to the Hawaiian Islands. This first of two special Hawaiian itineraries continues an exciting expansion period for Disney Cruise Line.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to combine the legendary guest service of Disney Cruise Line with the breathtaking beauty of the Hawaiian Islands,” said Karl Holz, president  [read more →]

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Food plays a starring role in new restaurants along Buena Vista Street and in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park, with six fast-casual restaurants and a new premier dining spot.  “The diverse cuisine really tops off the guest experience,” says Chef Ed Wronski, director of food and beverage concept development for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.

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