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College Admission Dreams Come True for an Inspiring Central Florida Student at HBCU Week College Fair at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (October 7, 2022) – An Orlando area high school student lived out her college dreams Friday by earning on-the-spot college admission and at least $75,000 in college scholarships during the HBCU Week College Fair at Walt Disney World Resort. Drum Major Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney World Ambassador Raevon Redding and […]
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New Disney Destination Gatherings Helps Groups Reclaim Lost Time, Experiences Together
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2022) – As people look to recapture moments, milestones and memories they missed during the past couple of years, Disney Destinations is bringing together its collection of experiences for groups, from family reunions and weddings to school trips and conventions, under a new brand to help people gather again in meaningful ways. […]
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Largest-Ever HBCU Week Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Oct. 7-9, 2022
HBCU College Fair, Parade of Bands, Battle of the Bands and ESPN First Take live broadcast among event’s key components; Record number of HBCU college scholarships expected to be awarded on the spot LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2022) – High school students from across the Southeast and beyond will descend on Walt Disney […]
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Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation at EPCOT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – On Oct. 1, 1982, Walt Disney World Resort invited guests to imagine what life would be like in the 21st century with the opening of EPCOT Center. This first-of-its-kind theme park focused on showcasing ideas and technologies the world had never seen before. May EPCOT Center entertain, inform and inspire […]
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Serena Williams Farewell Celebration Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla, (Sept. 10, 2022) – At the US Open tournament, which is likely to be the last competition of her illustrious pro tennis career, Serena Williams was asked what she was going to do next. She turned to the TV cameras and shouted: “I’m going to Disney World!” Like so many titans of […]
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Share Your Disney Vacation Knowledge: Apply to Become a 2023 planDisney Panelist
Search for new panelists opens Sept. 7-13, 2022, at planDisneysearch.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 30, 2022) – Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for a chance to become a 2023 planDisney panelist. planDisney is an online question-and-answer forum for planning Disney vacations. For 15 years, thousands […]
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Disney’s Veterans Institute Summit kicks-off at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 20, 2022) – Disney’s Veterans Institute Summit presented by Disney Institute and sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project kicked off yesterday at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The complimentary two-day event was created to inspire business professionals and organizations to create their own military veteran […]
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Just Keep Swimming! 15th Annual Tour de Turtles Underway From Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Disney sponsors two loggerhead sea turtles, named Neytiri and Ronal, who are swimming toraise awareness about the threats sea turtles face every day VERO BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2022) – Earlier today at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, researchers from the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and Disney Conservation Team Wildlife released two sea turtles as part […]
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Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Culinary Crown Jewel of Walt Disney World Resort, to Make Its Momentous Return July 28, 2022
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 26, 2022) – Those looking to indulge in elegant cuisine and timeless opulence can do so once again at Victoria & Albert’s – the culinary crown jewel of Walt Disney World Resort. This signature dining experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will make its momentous return July 28, […]
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MagicBand+ Launching July 27 at Walt Disney World
Technological innovation will enhance theme parks with digital experiences at Walt Disney World Resort “Many of the things that seem impossible now will become realities tomorrow. … We’ll always be introducing and testing and demonstrating new materials and new systems.” – Walt Disney LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 21, 2022) – Starting July 27, Walt Disney World […]