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 annually 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.
Disney To Distribute $1.5 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 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 assessed in preparation for grant announcements in May 2012.
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.
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, for youngsters to unwrap during the holidays.
Disney VoluntEARS Collect Nearly 30,000 Toys For Local Children
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2011 – Walt Disney World VoluntEARS reported for duty this morning on a joint mission with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Mickey Mouse to contribute to the local Toys for Tots campaign.
