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Epcot Cast Members Share Chinese New Year Customs with Guests from Central Florida and Beyond – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2012 – For Cast Members at Epcot’s China Pavilion, the 15-day celebration of Chinese New Year from Jan. 23 – Feb. 9 presented a unique opportunity to share their culture with Guests from Central Florida and around the world. “Guests ask us all the time about celebrating Chinese New ... | About WDW, Cast Members, Epcot, General, Walt Disney World Resort |
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Disney To Distribute $1.5 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 7, 2012 – Throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort works with charities throughout Central Florida to build better futures for local children. One way we provide support is through our Disney Helping Kids Shine Grants, and now that the application due date has passed, submitted projects are being reviewed and ... | About WDW |
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2012 Disney Dreamer and Doer Application Period Opens Soon – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 7, 2012 – Disney Dreamer and Doer applications will be available soon. The program recognizes students in Central Florida’s Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties who consistently demonstrate outstanding character, lead by example and have a caring spirit. Since 1984, over 11,000 students have been recognized as a Disney Dreamer ... | About WDW |
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Casting a Spell: Guests are Part of the Story in Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 30, 2012 - Inspiration meets innovation when Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom opens to Walt Disney World Guests in late February of this year. This immersive, role-playing game features unprecedented interaction with Disney characters who come to life in previously hidden areas throughout Magic Kingdom park. Families, friends and individuals ... | About WDW |
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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Brings Runners to Central Florida – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2012 – Each January, Central Florida becomes a runners hub for thousands participating in the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. With 56,000 registered this year, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend ranks among the most popular destination races, reflecting a growing trend in sports tourism. Runners come ... | About |
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Disney’s Support of Covenant House Helps Youth Build Solid Foundation – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2011 – During the holidays and throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort provides cash and in-kind support to hundreds of local organizations that aim to build brighter futures for children and families. One such organization benefitting from Disney’s ongoing outreach is Covenant House Florida, which focuses on helping ... | About WDW |
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For Kids’ Sake: Disney Offers $1.5 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 20, 2011 – Throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort works with charities throughout Central Florida to build better futures for local children. As the new year approaches, a total of $1.5 million in financial support is available for eligible local nonprofits through the 2012 Disney Helping Kids Shine Grants ... | About WDW |
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Disney Donates Playgrounds To Encourage Creativity, Fun – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 15, 2011 – Children at the Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Kindergarten in Winter Park have a brand new way to exercise their minds and show off their creativity, thanks to the new Imagination Playground they received from Walt Disney World Resort. Part of the KaBOOM! organization’s Building Playgrounds initiative, Imagination ... | About WDW |
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Disney VoluntEARS Dress Up Holidays for Local Children – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 14, 2011 – For more than 20 years, Vernell Erkins has volunteered her time for a tradition that makes the holidays brighter for more than 1,000 local children. Erkins is one of hundreds of Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort who outfit teddy bears in a variety of costumes, ... | About WDW |
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Rare Pigs Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 13, 2011 – The Animal Care team at Conservation Station has some new animals to brag about with the arrival of three kunekune pigs, a rare breed that has just made its debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Found in New Zealand but believed to have originated in China, kunekune pigs ... | About WDW |