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ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Thanksgiving Night
Original Hosts Derek and Julianne Hough Return to Co-Host Alongside ‘grown-is’ Star Trevor Jackson Derek and Julianne to Perform Spectacular New Musical Opening Number Festive Flashback Performances to Include Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Andrea Bocelli, OneRepublic, Pentatonix, Becky G, Shaggy, Boyz II Men and JoJo, Meghan Trainor and Brett […]
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BIG NEWS: Endangered White Rhino Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2020) – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park just welcomed a baby white rhinoceros to the family, boosting efforts to save the magnificent and endangered species. After a 16-month pregnancy, the male calf was born to mom Kendi, who was the first rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom back in […]
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Disney Dreamers Academy to Host Virtual Event for 2020 Participants
100 teens selected for 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy will experience the exclusive online program this fall LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2020) – The immersive, transformationalDisney Dreamers Academy will take place virtually this fall and, for the first time in its history, offer career shadow externships for all 100 members of the class. Just like […]
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New Health and Safety Measures, Technology at Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Dining Locations
New health and safety measures will be in place at restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort theme parks during their phased reopening. These new procedures include: Enhanced Cleaning – Seating and dining areas are cleaned between guest seatings, along with increased cleaning procedures in other high-traffic common areas. Self-Serve Changes – Beverages and other items previously available as […]
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Guests Will See Characters in New Ways and New Places When Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks Reopen
Part of the magic of a Walt Disney World Resort theme park visit is seeing beloved Disney characters. With traditional parades and character greetings on hiatus to promote physical distancing among guests, theme park character experiences have been reimagined in new and different ways. From cavalcades down Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park to […]
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Magic Is Here as Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks Prepare to Welcome Guests Again
Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park reopen July 11, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 8, 2020) – Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are preparing for a phased reopening – with significant reduction in capacity – beginning July 11, 2020, with Magic Kingdom […]
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NBA and NBPA Finalize Comprehensive Plan for July 30 Restart to 2019-20 Season
NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association announced today that they have finalized a comprehensive plan for a July 30 restart to the 2019-20 season, which includes stringent health and safety protocols, a single-site campus at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the goal of taking collective action to […]
Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Professional Sports
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Gideon’s Bakehouse Brings Local Business to Disney Springs in 2020
Orlando, FL – Multi-award-winning local business Gideon’s Bakehouse will be opening its long-anticipated second location in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Gideon’s original location opened in late 2016 at Orlando’s East End Market with one employee and an $800 budget. The Bakehouse quickly gained international recognition for its almost ½-pound, small-batch handmade cookies. Word quickly spread, […]
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MLS is Back: All 26 Teams to Resume Season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Starting July 8
Unique tournament to feature games that will count in regular season standings Tournament winner will earn spot in 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Extensive medical protocols with regular testing will be implemented for the tournament MLS is Back Tournament to feature 16 consecutive days of soccer during the group stage NEW YORK & LAKE BUENA […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Donates Materials for Orlando Ballet to Create Fabric Face Coverings for Central Florida Communities
Donated fabric and elastic from Walt Disney World Resort will allow Orlando Ballet wardrobe team to continue sewing face coverings to be shared throughout local communities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 6, 2020) – While the performance season at Orlando Ballet is temporarily suspended, staff in the wardrobe department are still hard at work. Without […]