Releases in ‘General Information’
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Walt Disney World donates more than $4 million to Central Florida organizations
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 29, 2017 — Sivako! In Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, that rally cry means “rise to the challenge.” Every day in Central Florida, nonprofit organizations do just that by improving the lives of countless families and their children in the community. Today at the Orlando Museum […]
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Growth at Walt Disney World Resort Sparks Job Creation
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 24, 2017 — When Pandora – The World of Avatar opens May 27, it will cap the largest expansion in the history of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, creating 1,500 jobs with 800 construction roles and 700 operational positions including engineering, attraction hosts, food and beverage and leadership positions. This […]
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Gov. Rick Scott Visits Walt Disney World Resort, Announces Record Year for Florida Tourism
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2016 — On the shore of World Showcase Lagoon at Epcot, Bob Chapek, chairman, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, joined Florida Governor Rick Scott, and Will Seccombe, President and CEO, VISIT FLORIDA to make an exciting announcement about tourism and jobs in the state. Chapek welcomed media and distinguished […]
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The Walt Disney Company receives 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
Lake Buena Vista, FL – July 3, 2015 – The Department of Defense recently announced that Disney is one of 15 recipients of the 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the department to employers that support National Guard and Reserve employees. The recipients will be honored at a […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, General Information, Making a Difference
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Championing Environmental Stewardship
Walt Disney World Resort is committed to minimizing its overall impact on the environment as it encourages and inspires environmentally responsible behavior on the part of its Cast Members, guests and business partners. Emphasis is placed on effectively managing resource use through energy and water conservation along with waste minimization, while also focusing on conserving […]
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Disney Rises to No. 2 Spot on Barron’s Ranking of the World’s Most Respected Companies
Lake Buena Vista, FL – June 30, 2015 – The Walt Disney Company has advanced to the No. 2 spot on Barron’s annual ranking of the World’s Most Respected Companies. This marks a significant leap from last year’s list, which had Disney ranked at No. 6. Barron’s has been compiling its list of the World’s Most Respected Companies […]
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