LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 18, 2012— The 15th Annual Don Quijote Awards Gala, hosted by Walt Disney World at Epcot World Showplace Pavilion, welcomed more than 1,000 guests as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida (HBIF) honored individuals who demonstrate extraordinary abilities in their …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The latest trend in boutique bowling arrived at Downtown Disney with the December 2012 opening of Splitsville Luxury Lanes. The upscale, retro-style bowling venue is the largest in the bowling brand’s fleet and joins other fun, family-friendly entertainment options at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. Splitsville at Downtown …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 13, 2012 – With just 12 days until Christmas, Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney World VoluntEARS spread some holiday cheer today as they delivered more than 35,000 toys donated by Cast Members and Disney for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The brand new toys, games, …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – In pixie-dusted ceremonies filled with favorite Disney characters, daytime fireworks and timeless melodies from classic Disney films, New Fantasyland grand opened Dec. 6, 2012 at Walt Disney World Resort. “Walt Disney once promised that Disneyland, and by extension all of our parks, would never be complete as long as there is imagination …

“Monsieur Paul restaurant introduces the culture and the authentic taste of French cuisine that Chef Paul Bocuse has been preaching to the world,” says Jerome Bocuse, son of the famous French chef and president and owner of the company that runs Monsieur Paul, which re-opened in December 2012 in the France pavilion at Epcot World …

Splitsville Complex, ‘Limited Time Magic,’ and Other Disney Fun Previewed Dec. 6, 7 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2012) – Engines revved, music pulsed and Test Track Presented by Chevrolet debuted during a high-octane grand-opening celebration Thursday night at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort. The Test Track unveiling was part of a grand …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2012) – The star of “Once Upon a Time” kicked off the “happily ever after” at the grand opening Thursday of New Fantasyland, the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.  Ginnifer Goodwin, who plays Snow White on the hit ABC-TV drama, …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2012—The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) recently provided $250,000 to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), whose animal rescue team was among the first to help save hundreds of animals after Hurricane Sandy. In addition to providing immediate supplies to help equip a disaster response trailer, the DWCF …

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Of Magic Kingdom lands, it is the fairest of all, inviting Walt Disney World guests into classic storybook worlds where elephants fly and castles touch the sky, where a beauty meets a beast and a mermaid plays under the sea. As it opens for Disney guests, New Fantasyland is Once …

Lady Antebellum Headlines Star-Studded Special with Backstreet Boys, Colbie Caillat, Brad Paisley, Yolanda Adams, Classic Holiday Characters & Favorite Disney Friends Anaheim, Calif. and Lake Buena Vista, Fla.,: Dec. 3, 2012 – Music, magic and merriment come together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 29th annual “Disney …