INSPIRING VOLUNTEERS: On March 9, 2010, it was announced that “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” – a first-of-its-kind program of Disney Parks – reached its goal of inspiring 1 million people in 2010 to give back to their communities through volunteer service in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Since the program started just 10 weeks ago, on Jan. 1, a million people already have volunteered or have committed to volunteer in their communities, according to Disney Parks and HandsOn Network, the nation’s largest volunteer network and a facilitator of “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” Although the program has ended and a free Disney theme park ticket will no longer be provided, those still interested in volunteering may search for opportunities through HandsOn Network at HandsOnNetwork.org (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
FUN IN BLOOM: Epcot blooms with more than 30 million colorful blossoms, fanciful Disney-themed topiaries...
'BIG' FUN AT EPCOT: Horticulturist Julia Clark tends to the Germany pavilion's miniature train garden at Epcot during the 2006 edition of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. This year's festival takes place March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010.
PLAY BALL!: Atlanta Braves Spring Training returns to Walt Disney World Resort for the 13th consecutive year, with a 16-game Grapefruit League home schedule in March featuring Major League Baseball’s top teams at the newly re-imagined ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME: Spring Training fans at Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex take in the action at the Atlanta Braves’ home-away-from-home, Walt Disney World Resort, where the Braves have held spring training since 1997.
NIGHT LIGHTS: Tinker Bell is all aglow as she leads the way in Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade as it returns to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort this summer.
ON WITH THE GLOW: Tinker Bell is all aglow as she leads the way in Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade as it returns to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort this summer.
SUMMER NIGHTASTIC!: Tinker Bell is all aglow as she leads the way in Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade as it returns to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort this summer.
GOOD SPORTS: (L-R) Ken Potrock, senior vice president of Disney Sports Enterprises; George Bodenheimer, co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of ESPN, Inc. and ABC Sports; Al Weiss, president of worldwide operations for Disney Parks and Resorts; and Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort, pose Feb. 25, 2010 with a football-clad Mickey Mouse during the official re-launch ceremony for the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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