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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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On with the show! Disney expands musical theatre support to more Central Florida schools in 2018-2019 school year
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 23, 2018—Hundreds of Central Florida students filled the stage and stepped into the spotlight as they took a final bow from the Walt Disney Theater stage at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—the grand finale of their Disney Musicals in Schools program journey. The students recently completed the 17-week immersive […]
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Check out the latest issue of MouseMail, celebrating the expansion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
In this issue, we’re sharing stories of Disney’s impact in Central Florida with news of the new lands coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as recognition for local students making a difference in our community: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming late fall 2019 to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. First Look: Inside Toy Story Land, coming June […]
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Local students make big impact as Disney Dreamers and Doers Shining Stars
Disney selects fifteen Shining Stars for truly showcasing what it means to both “dream” and “do” LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 7, 2018— As one fifth grader was walking to lunch, she noticed her school’s cafeteria helpers sitting on a curb to eat their own lunches. Right then, she decided she would host a fundraiser […]
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Check out the latest issue of MouseMail, celebrating Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Grants.
In this edition, we’re celebrating Disney’s impact in Central Florida with all the scoop on two big stories: 20 years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the presentation of $500,000 in Disney Grants to local nonprofits in our community: The 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Toy Story-themed Disney Grants surprise parties at local nonprofits throughout Central Florida, where $500,000 […]
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Walt Disney World Resort holds annual spring hiring event for over 3,500 positions
Multiple job fairs being held throughout April and May LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 20, 2018 – Walt Disney World Resort is hosting its annual spring hiring event throughout the months of April and May in an effort to fill over 3,500 roles across the resort. Available positions include full-time, part-time and seasonal roles within housekeeping, transportation, lifeguard, food and beverage and […]
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Disney surprises local nonprofit organizations with $500,000 to benefit thousands of Central Florida children and families
Disney Grants are part of a continuing $34 million in giving Disney plans to invest in the community this year. — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 19, 2018—As a fun-filled, Toy Story-themed tailgate party traveled through the Central Florida this week, Walt Disney World Resort surprised and celebrated several non-profit organizations that aim to make a difference […]
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Women’s Inclusion Network Inspires, Engages Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. April 11, 2018 – More than 500 Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort recently gathered at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for the launch of the Women’s Inclusion Network, the latest of Disney’s diversity resource groups. The event, which highlighted leadership, empowerment, advocacy and development among women and men, encouraged Cast Members […]
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Disney hosts 26th annual Chef’s Gala, benefitting more than 600,000 Central Florida children and families
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. April 14, 2018—More than 800 attendees paraded down a red carpet set amidst a starry night sky at Epcot for the 26th annual Chef’s Gala event, benefitting Heart of Florida United Way. They arrived hungry—and left with both full stomachs and hearts. Delicious dishes and decadent drinks were just the beginning […]
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Disney plans to invest more than $34 million in community support in 2018
Disney Grants go to infinity and beyond with $500,000 to fund impactful initiatives for local nonprofit organizations. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. April 16, 2018— It’s time to celebrate! As part of its plan to invest more than $34 million in giving in the Central Florida community in 2018, Disney has out-of-this-world plans to surprise five […]