B-Roll: Glow With the Show during ‘Celebrate the Magic’ at Magic Kingdom – Glow with the Show Ear hats, fun interactive versions of the famous Mickey Ear hats, now burst with color during “Celebrate the Magic,” the nighttime projection show on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new illuminating hats magically change colors in sync with fireworks, shows and each other at Magic ...

Soundbites: Glow With the Show at Magic Kingdom – Glow with the Show Ear hats, fun interactive versions of the famous Mickey Ear hats, now burst with color during the Wishes fireworks extravaganza at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new illuminating hats magically change colors in sync with fireworks, shows and each other at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Glow ...

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opened October 23, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Ken Potrock (right), senior vice president and general manager, Disney Vacation Club and Norm Noble (left), general manager, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa joined Mickey and Minnie Mouse to celebrate the ...

Groundbreaking for AVATAR-Inspired Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Using Na’vi-inspired shovels and assisted by a Na’vi (photo illustration), (left to right) George Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort; Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, United States and France; Tom Staggs, chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; a Na’vi; Jon Landau, AVATAR Producer; Bruce Vaughn, chief creative executive of ...

Disney Executive Takes Helm of Association of Zoos and Aquariums – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 13, 2013 - Two thumbs up for Jackie Ogden, Ph.D, vice president of Animals, Science and Environment for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, who this week was named the 2013-2014 Chair of the Board of Directors for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) at the group’s annual conference in Kansas ...

Cast Members Walk for Healthy Hearts at the Greater Orlando Heart Walk – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., September 12, 2013 – More than 500 Cast Members raised $35, 829 for research and education to help fight heart disease and stroke at the Greater Orlando Heart Walk. On a recent Saturday morning, walkers laced up their sneakers at the University of Central Florida for the three-mile trek to help ...

Walt Disney World Ambassadors Give Back to Central Florida – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., August 29, 2013 – Beyond the world-class entertainment and amazing themed experiences that Disney is known for, Walt Disney World Resort is also committed to giving back to the community in ways that help make Central Florida a better place to live. This month, a new initiative called “VoluntEARing with the Walt Disney World Ambassadors,” takes Ambassadors ...

Students Name Disney Top Choice for Internships – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., August 8, 2013 - A recent national survey of nearly 18,000 college students ranked The Walt Disney Company as the number one employer for undergraduates with degrees in liberal arts, humanities or education. Disney ranked second in the business and engineering category, sharing the top ten list with Google, Apple, the U.S. Department of ...

Super Greeters Welcome International Guests – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 8, 2013 – This year, the Super Greeter program at Walt Disney World Resort has continued to help international guests experience the magic of a Disney vacation in their own language. As the international tour group season winds down, Central Florida and Walt Disney World Resort have once again seen strong ...

Randy Garfield receiving industry’s top honor – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., August 7, 2013 - The U.S. Travel Association will induct Disney executive Randy Garfield into the U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders in November. The Hall of Leaders recognizes top travel and tourism professionals for their “sustained, noteworthy contributions that have positively impacted the travel industry, stimulated greater achievement, and raised industry-wide standards.” Now ...