Releases in ‘Making a Difference’
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members help make Central Florida teachers’ school supply wish lists a reality
Disney Cast Members donate more than $200,000 worth of school supplies and over 1,800 VoluntEAR hours during the annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17 2018 — It’s a “whole new year” for Central Florida students—and with a little help from Disney Cast Members, their school year will be shining, shimmering and splendid! Over the past month, Walt Disney […]
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Thirty-five local students and children of Cast Members among 2018 Disney Scholars
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2018—From aspiring biochemical engineers and mathematicians to music education teachers and nurses, the local high school seniors selected as 2018 Disney Scholars promise to shape the future of tomorrow through their exceptional character, compassion and commitment. This year, 35 local students and children of Walt Disney World Resort Cast […]
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Disney celebrates Disney VoluntEARS of the Year during its 35th anniversary of volunteerism
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 11, 2018 – From handcrafted crocheted caps to helping teachers shop for school supplies for the upcoming school year, this year’s top Disney VoluntEARS contributed thousands of hours of service—and a whole lot of pixie dust—to Central Florida. Recipients of the of the Disney VoluntEAR of the Year, VoluntEAR Team of the Year and VoluntEAR Family of […]
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Walt Disney World Resort donates $50,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in support of evacuees from Puerto Rico
The surprise donation was announced during the annual Community Candlelight Processional performance at Epcot. — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2017 — Beneath the starry sky and against the idyllic backdrop of a holiday-adorned Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort announced a $50,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida during its annual Community […]
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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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The Walt Disney Company Donates $2.5 Million In Humanitarian Aid To Support Communities Impacted By Hurricane Irma
BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company has committed $2.5 million to aid in humanitarian relief efforts across Florida, the Caribbean and other areas impacted by Hurricane Irma. The donation will support the disaster response and recovery efforts of the American Red Cross, UNICEF, Save the Children, and other nonprofit organizations. “As millions of people now […]
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A heartwarming tribute to World War II, Vietnam War and Korean War veterans
Lake Buena Vista, Fla., June 8th, 2017 – On Tuesday, in remembrance of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, a special Flag Retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom Park honored five Central Florida military veterans who served in World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War. The recognized veterans – Clarence Butts, Frances Condon, Robert Feeney, […]
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Disney recognized for supporting success of Orange County students and teachers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 15, 2017 — Walt Disney World Resort has been recognized by Orange County Public Schools for its role in sparking children’s love of learning, recognizing outstanding students and providing donations and volunteer support with a 2017 Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Business Recognition award. The award, which spotlights a long-standing […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Plays Supporting Role in Local Students’ Fine Arts Success
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 12, 2017 – What does it take for a fine arts student to make the leap from Osceola County to The Juilliard School in New York? For St. Cloud High School senior Frank Zwally, it’s the combination of talent, hard work, and guidance from the teaching artists who lead StArt, an […]
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Disney Dreamers and Doers program comes full circle
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – April 26, 2017 – In 1984, Edith Bradshaw was a senior at Apopka High School in Orange County. Her leadership and responsibility characteristics helped put her among the first 159 Central Florida students named in the inaugural class of Disney Dreamers and Doers, celebrating elementary, middle and high school students […]
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