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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 […]
Epcot, Events, Making a Difference, Walt Disney World Resort
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Disney VoluntEARS ‘CANstruct’ a French-inspired masterpiece to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 24, 2017 – In a feat that might leave some famous sculptors in awe, within only one day, 50 Disney VoluntEARS completed a larger-than-life sculpture of a famous chef engineered from more than 6,500 canned food items. This masterpiece is part of the design and build competition called CANstruction Orlando, […]
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Epcot at 35: Reflecting on a Storied Past, Poised for a Promising Future of Creativity and Innovation
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – Oct. 1, 2017 – Epcot marked its 35th anniversary Sunday doing what it does best: looking to the future. Against the backdrop of its iconic Spaceship Earth, Disney’s theme park that celebrates human achievement hosted ceremonies that reflected on 35 years of creativity and innovation. More important, the ceremonies shined […]
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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 […]
About WDW, Florida Residents, General Information, Making a Difference
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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, […]