Disney VoluntEARS Program Marks 30th Anniversary – With Mickey Mouse cheering them on, more than 250 Walt Disney World Cast Members gathered today for a pep rally to kick off a month-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of Disney VoluntEARS. The program is a global, company-wide effort that provides opportunities for Cast Members to contribute their time to make a positive impact ...
Disney Awards $1.5 Million to Support Central Florida Kids – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 27, 2013 – Showered in red and gold confetti and sharing the stage with Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Disney Cast Members, representatives from 59 Central Florida organizations and school districts received more than $1.5 million today as part of the Disney Helping Kids Shine grants program.
Disney VoluntEARS Donate 35K Toys for Local Kids – With just 12 days until Christmas, Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney World VoluntEARS spread some holiday cheer today as they delivered nearly 35,000 toys donated by Cast Members and Disney for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Community Leaders Sneak First Peeks of New Fantasyland – Walt Disney World Resort offered more than 150 community leaders a glimpse at the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history today. Local executives and dignitaries toured New Fantasyland, experienced its attractions and witnessed the economic boon it has created for Central Florida.
Heroes Work Here Career Expo Video – Heroes Work Here Expo at Walt Disney World Resort on May 24. The new program continues Disney’s long history of respect and appreciation for the U.S. Armed Forces by expanding the company’s commitment to recognize and honor the sacrifice and service of these men and women.
Bob Allen Award Presentation at Quest – Meg Crofton, President, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, US & France, along with Mickey Mouse presents Quest with the Bob Allen Award during the final Disney Helping Kids Shine Prize Patrol visit.
2012 Shine On Kick Off Video – Mickey Mouse joined Disney Helping Kids Shine Grant recipients at the Orlando Repertory Theatre on May 16. Walt Disney World Resort awarded grants to 59 organizations that are expected to benefit an estimated 70,000 children in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties.