Releases in ‘Walt Disney World Resort’
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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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Walt Disney World is offering up to a $500 New Hire Incentive Bonus
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 1, 2017 – With summer right around the corner, Walt Disney World Resort is offering up to a $500 New Hire Incentive Bonus for select roles. Now through June 30, 2017, successful hires into full- and part-time opportunities in Housekeeping, Culinary, Bus Drivers and Lifeguards will be eligible to receive […]
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Media, Guests Join Walt Disney World Cast to Celebrate the Opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 29, 2017 —Walt Disney World cast members were thrilled to welcome more than 400 media from around the world who celebrated along with park guests in the opening week of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Following a morning dedication ceremony on Wednesday, May […]
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Give up to $1 Million to Protect and Restore Wildlife Habitats in Celebration of the Opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (May 25, 2017) – To celebrate the grand opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and the Disney Conservation Fund today announced Connect to Protect, a commitment of up to $1 million to help protect and restore habitats critical to 10 […]
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Opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar caps years of expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 25, 2017 — As Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar, Cast Members are reflecting on the many changes that have taken place during the multi-year expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. “At first, when I told people I was working on the […]
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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 Cast Members Give from the Heart, Contributing $3.5 Million to Heart of Florida United Way’s Annual Campaign
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 12, 2017 – When it comes to supporting their community, Disney Cast Members in Central Florida are known for their big hearts. As part of this year’s Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) campaign, Disney contributed $3.5 million in Cast Member pledges and company donations. “Year after year, we know we […]
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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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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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