Disney Joins Statewide Coalition Against Texting and Driving – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 – In an effort to make driving on Florida’s roadways safer, Walt Disney World Resort today joined a coalition of state and national organizations, including the Florida League of Cities, Florida Sheriffs Association, AAA and the City of Orlando to support legislation to stop motorists from texting while ...

Weekly Delights for a Limited Time in 2013 – “Celebrate the Magic” commemorates the start of a Monstrous Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, beginning May 24, at Magic Kingdom. The nighttime spectacular, which uses projections to transform Cinderella Castle into a kaleidoscope of Disney characters and stories, introduces a new summer segment including Lilo and Stitch, Ariel and Sebastian and more. Part of ...

The Richard Petty Driving Experience Takes High-Speed Adventure Around Walt Disney World Speedway – The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in February 1997. Offering race fans and adventure-seekers the ultimate thrill of riding in or driving a race car around the one-mile tri-oval speedway, guests can experience the "real thing!"

Super Greeters Enhance the Experience for Latin American Guests – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 23, 2012 – With the international tour group season in full swing, Walt Disney World Resort is on pace to exceed last year’s record for guest visitation from Brazil. A big part of the success with international tour groups from Latin America  – and Brazil in particular – has been ...

Cast Members Perform 10th Encore Show for Charity – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 16, 2012 – In 2002, a few Walt Disney World Cast Members sharing a passion for artistic expression and a desire to help local charities came together to create magic in a special way — producing cabaret-style productions of Broadway standards. Today, this group of Cast Members, aptly named Encore! ...

Father’s Day Fun at Walt Disney World Resort – Dads trying to fix a slice, a hook or a “yippy” putting game can work one-on-one in a specialized session with Disney’s PGA instructors. Or, make it a family affair with a customized group session. Walt Disney World Resort offers 81 holes of challenging golf on four 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole family-play course. ...

Walt Disney World Fun Facts – It’s Not a Small World, After All . . . Covering nearly 40 square miles, Walt Disney World Resort is about the size of San Francisco or two Manhattan islands. Of the nearly 25,000 acres, a third is designated as conservation land. A Cast of Thousands . . . more than 66,000 Cast Members in Central Florida to be ...

Mail a Smile Forever Stamps Celebrate Disney•Pixar Characters – LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL — Amid a sea of smiles, the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the issuance of 125 million new stamps today featuring popular Disney•Pixar characters. The Mail a Smile Forever stamps official First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony took place at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. A video of the event can be viewed beginning at 1 p.m. ...

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 ...

Michelle Obama Celebrates Let’s Move! and Disney Magic of Healthy Living at Walt Disney World Resort – On a tour to celebrate the second anniversary of her Let’s Move! initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to hundreds of children and parents at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex about the importance of healthy living. She also recognized the efforts of Disney Magic of Healthy Living, which partners with parents in their quest ...