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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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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Children Participate in Disney Park’s Connect to Protect, Unlock More than $25,000 in Contributions to Help Endangered Wildlife
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2017 – After more than 1,500 Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida adventurers finished their exclusive venture into Pandora – The World of Avatar for, they were invited to carry the lessons they learned on conservation and celebrating nature back into the classroom. In the weeks following their […]
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The Walt Disney Company and KTRK-TV Houston commit to $1 Million for Hurricane Harvey Relief
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 29, 2017 – The Walt Disney Company and its owned ABC television station KTRK in Houston today jointly announced a $1 million cash commitment to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, on Thursday, August 31, Disney|ABC Television Group (DATG) will […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Restaurants are on the Menu for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month
For the first time, select Walt Disney World Resort hotel restaurants are part of Visit Orlando’s popular Magical Dining Month that kicks off tomorrow and runs through Oct. 1, 2017. Magical Dining Month offers locals and visiting “foodies” prix-fixe meals at some of Orlando’s top restaurants. And at the end of the month, a portion […]
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Walt Disney World Resort donates school supplies to benefit Central Florida children
Disney VoluntEARS donate more than $200,000 worth of school supplies, more than 2,000 VoluntEAR hours during the annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2017 —Students of Central Florida are back in school and ready to learn, and Walt Disney World Resort is happy to help them along the way. Today, a […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Honors the Centennial of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division in Magic Kingdom Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., August 10, 2017 – Magic Kingdom Park guests stood proudly alongside more than 130 veterans and soldiers this evening during a special flag retreat ceremony, honoring the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army’s centennial year. An elite airborne infantry unit, the 82nd Airborne Division was established in August 1917, […]
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Pandora – The World of Avatar comes to life during 1st Thursdays at Orlando Museum of Art
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Aug. 3, 2017 — The smells of Satu’li Canteen and the tribal tunes of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park filled the exhibit halls of the Orlando Museum of Art on Aug. 3, when the Walt Disney World Resort brought a little bit of Pandora – The World of Avatar to the […]
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Walt Disney World hosts largest Greek-American association in the world
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 31, 2017 – Walt Disney World Resort hosted the largest and oldest Greek-American association in the world July 24-30 as the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) held its annual convention at the Resort for the first time in the organization’s 95-year history. AHEPA is comprised of more than 500 chapters chartered in […]
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Disney VoluntEARS show their heart with more than $1.4 million for charitable organizations and nonprofits
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 14, 2017 – Acts of kindness come in many shapes and sizes. From spending one hour to help a child learn to read to a day spent cleaning up a stretch of coastline, the efforts of Disney VoluntEARS added up to create a big impact for individuals and communities throughout […]
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Three cheers for 2017 Disney VoluntEARS award recipients
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 14, 2017 – They fed the hungry, sewed blankets to bring warmth on cold nights, inspired others to give back and so much more. Their actions are guided by their deep caring and continues a longstanding commitment to volunteerism. These Disney Cast Members were recently awarded with the Disney VoluntEARS […]