All New Chip and Company Website is now live

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Just wanted to give everyone a quick update. The All New Chip and Company Website is now complete!

While many people loved the old site there was a lot of information to digest on the main page and makes it hard to figure out where to start first. Hopefully with the new layout you will be able to find the best in Park News, Planning Tips, and Giveaways much easier.

There are still some minor tweaks I need to do to the site just to get things looking the way I want them to.

Overall I hope everyone likes the new layout and that you will come back often for the best in Disney News & Views!

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Disney suing Dish Network

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May 6, 2011

Walt Disney Co. is suing Dish Network for copyright violations and Starz Entertainment is also suing Dish for breach of contract.

Disney argues that the agreement with Dish and Starz was to show movies to premium members only with Starz access like “Toy Story 3” and “Alice in Wonderland”. Dish has been providing free access to Starz until January 2012 in a recent promotion starting in February. Both Disney and Starz had written to ask Dish to stop their Starz promotion, but Dish refused.

“Dish Network pays hundreds of millions of dollars for the right to distribute Starz content to our customers, which includes the rights to a number of Disney movies,” the company said in a statement.

Most of the Starz movies are from Disney and Sony Pictures. Sony is not suing at this time.

AMC Dine-In Theatres Takes Center Stage at AMC Downtown Disney 24

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May 6, 2011

A New In-Theatre Dining Experience with a Menu of Choices
Opens May 16 at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 6, 2011) – AMC Theatres^®(AMC), a leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment company, announced today that guests will be able to watch the latest movies while enjoying their favorite food and beverages at AMC Downtown Disney 24 located in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. AMC Dine-In Theatres, the only theatre of its kind in the Orlando area, debuts at this location May 16 and combines restaurant cuisine and cocktails with AMC’s noted immersive movie theatre experience and hit movies.

“We are excited to present AMC Downtown Disney as another one of our flagship AMC Dine-In Theatres,” said Gerry Lopez, chief executive officer and president, AMC. “Since the launch of this concept, we’ve received tremendous feedback from our guests about the enhanced experience and variety of food and beverage options. More than 90 percent of our surveyed guests who attended a Dine-In location said it met or exceeded their expectations.”

AMC Dine-In Theatres offers a meal-and-a-movie option and a bar and lounge.

Dine-In Theatres (six auditoriums at AMC Downtown Disney):

Casual, in-theatre dining
Upgraded, comfortable reserved seating
Table-top dining
Seat-side service and a personal call button that discreetly alerts a server
An extensive menu including a wide array of entrees such as an enticing selection of quesadillas, burgers, flatbread pizzas, grilled sandwiches, house specialties, as well as appetizers and deserts
A wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks, beer and wine
Fork & Screen guests must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

MacGuffins® Bar & Lounge:

A full-service bar and lounge area inside AMC Downtown Disney 24
The perfect place to hang out with friends before the show or discuss the movie after it ends
Named after a term coined by famed filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock
Features a variety of beer, wine, cocktails and the full Dine-In Theatre menu, including appetizers and desserts
MacGuffins Bar & Lounge guests must be at least 18 years old; minors accompanied by a parent or guardian (at least 21) are welcome

AMC Dine-In Theatres at AMC Downtown Disney 24 pricing:

Ticket prices range from $6-13, depending on day of week and showtime, for the Dine-in Theatre experience.
Menu items start at $6.59-8.99 for appetizers and adult entrees range from $8.59-11.99.
Specific pricing information, including value pricing and senior/student pricing, for the Dine-In Theatres at AMC Downtown Disney 24 can be found at www.amctheatres.com/dinein (click on the Downtown Disney 24 link).

AMC Downtown Disney 24 also offers 18 traditional auditoriums featuring stadium seating, the innovative Marketplace concession area and an ETX auditorium. ETX includes a 20-percent larger screen, 3D technology, digital projection and an upgraded sound system. Specifically, the digital projection system produces images at a higher resolution than HD and there are nearly twice as many audio channels compared to typical auditoriums.

In addition to AMC Downtown Disney, AMC features seven existing AMC Dine-In Theatre locations:

AMC Buckhead – Atlanta
AMC Studio 30 – Olathe, Kan.
AMC Mainstreet 6 – Kansas City, Mo.
AMC Bridgewater Commons 7 – Bridgewater, N.J.
AMC Menlo Park 12 – Edison, N.J.
AMC Essex Green 9 – Menlo Park, N.J.
AMC Grapevine Mills 30 – Grapevine, Texas

For complete pricing information and showtimes, please visit: www.amctheatres.com/dinein.

About AMC Entertainment Inc.

AMC Entertainment Inc. delivers distinctive and affordable movie-going experiences in 361 theatres with 5,203 screens across the United States and Canada. The company operates 24 of the 50 highest grossing theatres in the country, including the top three. AMC has propelled industry innovation and continues today by delivering premium sight and sound, enhanced food and beverage and diverse content. www.AMCTheatres.com.

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Ask a Disney Question: Can I Apply Discounts after I Book?

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May 5, 2011

Ask a Disney Question: Can I Apply Discounts after I Book?

Today, Amanda asked this question on Facebook:

Hi – I have a quick question — I have a friend who will be planning a trip to Disney World in November– if she books now, and then a “better” deal comes along later, such as free dining, room discounts etc, would she be able to modify her reservation? Or does she have to have a Disney Visa to do that? Thanks!!

Amanda, you can always modify your reservation to add a new code, which is why most travel agents advise clients to make their reservations early and then wait on discounts. You can apply the discount without penalty 45-days prior to travel with packages or a week prior with room-only reservations. If you apply your discount under these time periods, you’ll pay a change fee, however it’s only $50 and you’ll almost always be saving more than that.

Your travel agent should keep up with these codes and apply the ones that work for you automatically–in other words, you shouldn’t have to chase them down and let them know that you’d like to apply the code. If you’re booking on your own, it’s definitely worth your while to keep up with when Disney releases discounts. When they do, just call Disney and have them applied to your existing reservation. It’s particularly important to call the first day for certain promotions, such as free dining, which tend to sell out very quickly.

Thanks your reading the site and participating on Facebook; we appreciate it.

Chris writes here and at Everything Walt Disney World. She’s also a travel agent with Pixie Vacations and a member of the Mouse Chat Podcast. Write her at [email protected] for information on how you can get a free Disney gift card when you book your next vacation.

Paradise Pier Transformation to be Complete July 1

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May 5, 2011

The sun is shining and the temperature is rising – summertime is coming to Disneyland Resort! What better way to spend a summer day than with a waterside stroll? That’s why we’re thrilled to let you know that on July 1, the transformation of Paradise Pier will be complete at Disney California Adventure park.

Disney Soundsational Summer kicks off June 3 with the opening of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Star Tours and “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” and the completion of Paradise Pier will continue our celebration of new attractions and experiences at Disneyland Resort.

Coming in for a landing on Paradise Pier will be Goofy’s Sky School, a Wild Mouse-style roller coaster which carries Guests through a flying lesson from Goofy. Last summer, we showed you this video in which Goofy dreams of opening his own flight school – and on July 1, his dream will come true!

Also, two new dining locations and one returning favorite will add to the excitement: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta and Paradise Garden Grill. Pam Brandon will be sharing details on these new restaurants here on the Disney Parks Blog later today.

And Disneyland corn dog fans will be happy to know that the popular Corn Dog Castle will also make its return on July 1.

Read more about Disney Soundsational Summer here.

Source Disney Parks Blog

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Art of Pixar: 25th Anniversary: Complete Color Scripts and Select Art from 25 Years of Animation

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Chip

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May 5, 2011

Pixar is 25 years old in 2011. This gorgeous, expansive book features the complete colour scripts and a selection of the best of the art from the twelve films to date: “Toy Story“, “A Bug’s Life“, “Toy Story 2”, “Monsters Inc.“, “Finding Nemo“, “The Incredibles“, “Cars”, “Ratatouille“, “WALL E“, “Up”, “Toy Story 3” and “Cars 2“.

The full-colour scripts for each film, prominently featured, constitute a big selling point for the core animation audience. Geared toward animation fans, this text is minimal and the art is extensive and stunning. Text will just be a foreword by Pixar founder John Lasseter, with an introduction by Amid Amidi. It’s all about the art!

The pre-order is available now from Amazon. Check it out here.

Art of Pixar: 25th Anniversary: Complete Color Scripts and Select Art from 25 Years of Animation

‘American Idol Experience’ Guests Receive Surprise Visit from Matt Giraud, Season 8 Finalist

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May 5, 2011

Guests to last night’s finale of “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios had a nice surprise, as “American Idol” Season 8 Top 5 Finalist Matt Giraud stopped in to check out the attraction. The Kalamazoo, Mich., native is on vacation here this week.

Before he visited the attraction, he had a chance to take this picture with Daisy Duck. Daisy, who is accustomed to Donald’s famous sailor hat, seemed to also like Matt’s signature fedora.

Inside “The American Idol Experience” Matt told Guests he has been busy touring and writing. Since “American Idol,” he has recorded with the likes of Jim Brickman and scored a #1 hit on the jazz charts with “You Don’t Know Me,” a duet with vocalist Anna Wilson.

Backstage, Matt signed autographs for the Finale contestants and wished them luck before they hit the stage for their big moments.

Source Disney Parks Blog

Guide to WDW – American Idol Experience (chipandco.com)

‘American Idol Experience’ Guests Receive Surprise Visit from Matt Giraud, Season 8 Finalist

Marvel’s The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Comic Creator Contest Gives Kids a Chance to Have Their Own Comic Appear in a Marvel Adventures Comic Book

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May 5, 2011

Starting in May, kids are invited to show off their creativity in Marvel The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Comic Creator Contest. One grand prize winner will get their comic featured as an insert in an upcoming Marvel Adventures comic book and five finalists will win a fantastic Thor prize pack. To enter, kids can go to Disney.com/Create to design their own comic and then save and share it online for a chance to win.

The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Comic Creator app on Disney.com/Create lets kids tell their own story by adding characters, backgrounds and dialogue to a series of comic book panels. Kids can also use a variety of unique drawing tools to create their own characters and scenes, just like a real comic book artist.

To help kids find their inner artist, two exclusive videos featuring Marvel Entertainment Chief Creative Officer, Joe Quesada will be featured on the site. In the first video, Quesada offers insights into what it means to be creative, where his inspiration comes from, and his advice for young artists. The second video gives kids an over-the-shoulder view of Quesada drawing Marvel’s Thor character, in a time lapse video that showcases the artistic process.

The contest ends May 31, 2011 and official rules can be found here.

About “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!” on Disney XD

Produced by Marvel Animation, “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!,” airs Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT on Disney XD. The series stars Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Hawkeye, Ant-Man/Giant Man, Wasp, and Black Panther who form the Avengers, a team assembled when no single hero’s powers can save the world. The best of the best in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers are the greatest heroes who take on the unbeatable foes. Individually they have no chance, but together they can make a difference.

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All Was Revealed May the 4th… Star Wars: The Complete Saga On Blu-ray

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May 5, 2011

For weeks fans of the Force were teased by a countdown micro-site on maythe4th.starwars.com. Nearing the impending reveal, the website crashed due to the tremendous traffic of millions of rabid Star Wars fans. What was revealed was a killer trailer featuring behind the scenes footage from all six of the live-action feature films and ways that site visitors could share the site via social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. After sharing the site you would be able to unlock certain clips using what the site calls “Infinite Zoom Technology”. The more you share, the more you can see – a brilliant marketing/advertising concept!

Here’s info from a press release regarding Star Wars: The Complete Saga:

Bring home the adventure and share Star Warswith your whole family — when STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment! To be released beginning on September 12 internationally and on September 16 in North America, the nine-disc collection brings the wonder of the entire Saga direct to your living room, where you can revisit all of your favorite Star Wars moments — in gorgeous high definition and with pristine, 6.1 DTS Surround Sound. Dive deeper into the universe with an unprecedented 40+ hours of special features, highlighted by never-before-seen content sourced from the Lucasfilm archives.

The comprehensive collection also features numerous deleted, extended and alternate scenes, new documentaries and a cross-section of the countless Star Wars spoofs that have appeared in pop culture over the past three decades. Marking the first time ever that the full Saga is available in one complete collection, STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY also features a coveted peek into the making of the Saga with vintage documentaries, audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes moments, interviews, prop and costume turnarounds, retrospectives and more.

Episodes I-III and IV-VI will also be available as distinct Blu-ray Trilogy collections.

Fans will get an exclusive first look at some of the collection’s extensive special features at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International — which marks Lucasfilm’s 35th anniversary as a Comic-Con presence. In 1976, the fledgling film company was looking for innovative, grass-roots ways to promote its underdog release, a film no one expected to succeed — a space opera known (at the time) only as Star Wars. One of the first film companies to reach out directly to core audiences by way of fan conventions, Lucasfilm will return to the venue to showcase the full evolution of the epic story with a special first look at STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY.

Special Features:

STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY is presented in widescreen with 6.1 DTS Surround Sound. Special features include:

Disc One- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
- Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, John Knoll, Dennis Muren and Scott Squires
- Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
Disc Two – Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow
- Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
Disc Three – Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Rob Coleman, John Knoll and Roger Guyett
- Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
Disc Four – Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
- Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
Disc Five – Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
- Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
Disc Six – Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
- Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
Disc Seven – New! Star Wars Archives: Episodes I-III
- Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; a flythrough of the Lucasfilm Archives and more
Disc Eight – New! Star Wars Archives: Episode IV-VI
- Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; and more
Disc Nine – The Star Wars Documentaries
- NEW! Star Warriors (2007, Color, Apx. 84 Minutes) – Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures… these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.
- NEW! A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Color, Apx. 25 Minutes) – George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in-depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie. The masters discuss and reminisce about one of the most beloved films of all time.
- NEW! Star Wars Spoofs (2011, Color, Apx. 91 Minutes) – The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars spoofs and parodies that have been created over the years, including outrageous clips from Family Guy, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother and more – and don’t miss “Weird Al” Yankovic’s one-of-a-kind music video tribute to The Phantom Menace!
- The Making of Star Wars (1977, Color, Apx. 49 Minutes) – Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2. Includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
- The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX (1980, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!
- Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams.
- Anatomy of a Dewback (1997, Color, Apx. 26 Minutes) – See how some of the special effects in Star Wars became even more special two decades later! George Lucas explains and demonstrates how his team transformed the original dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets (in the original 1977 release) to seemingly living, breathing creatures for the Star Wars 1997 Special Edition update.
- Star Wars Tech (2007, Color, Apx. 46 Minutes) – Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today.

Aljon Go is Chip & Company’s resident Jedi, musician and celebrity interviewer. He regularly visits the Disney Parks and writes about Star Wars, Marvel and Disney films. Follow him on Twitter @JediMouseketeer and his Disney/Star Wars site Jedi Mouseketeer! He’s been in commercial radio for over 16 years and is the station manager and air-talent for the award winning Sorcerer Radio Network and hosts the weekly nighttime vidcast WDW After Dark.

Disney Confidential: Surprise Unveiled on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ Today!

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May 5, 2011

Hey there guys and gals Anonymouse here!

I have some super exciting news! I’m so thrilled to announce that there will be a big Disney surprise featured on one of my favorite TV shows, “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” today!

With this being the last season of Oprah I am wondering what the Big Surprise will be?? Will she give everyone free vacations to Walt Disney World? Give everyone parts in the next Pirates of the Caribbean Movie? The possibilities are endless!

Speaking of Pirates, Johnny Depp will be dropping by to talk about Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides, and to offer up his own surprise which I am sure will be an exclusive trailer or who knows tickets to the movie.

I wish I had tickets to today’s show. If anyone has a few lying around they aren’t gonna use just let me know. I will be on the next flight to Chicago 🙂

Well that is all the time I have for today. Have a Magical Disney Day!

Got any good rumors? Please email me at [email protected] on my Facebook Page.

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Fun Revs up at Downtown Disney During Car Masters Weekend May 13-15

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Chip

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May 5, 2011

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Classic cars will meet their match as star racecar Lightning McQueen, pal Mater and master British spy Finn McMissile from Disney-Pixar’s upcoming animated motion picture "Cars 2" race into town during Car Masters Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort May 13-15, 2011. Car lovers will delight in a weekend devoted to all things cars, with activities from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Downtown Disney West Side:

Muscle cars will line the Downtown Disney promenade alongside the largest life-sized, radio-controlled replica cars ever built–which bring their big-screen "car-acter" counterparts to life for fans to meet face to face.
Pixar Animation Studios’ "Cars" Franchise Guardian and resident car expert, Jay Ward, has been tapped to judge the Classic Car show which takes place on Saturday and Sunday.
NASCAR fans can get a peek at Richard Petty’s racecar on display inside RIDEMAKERZ at Downtown Disney.
The family-friendly weekend will feature special Disney-Pixar "Cars 2" merchandise –including new RIDEMAKERZ models — and bonus entertainment.
The 2006 Disney-Pixar "Cars" film returns to the big screen with a limited engagement viewing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 Theatres throughout the weekend. Moviegoers can even catch a glimpse of the new movie trailer from "Cars 2," which gets the "green flag" on June 24, 2011, presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX 3D® in select theaters.

State Farm brings Disney-Pixar’s "Cars 2" adventure directly to fans with the "Agents on a Mission" tour, showcasing cars modeled after their big-screen likenesses. Guests can check out the cars and take part in a variety of "Cars 2"-themed activities, including a video kiosk, e-photo opportunities, games and giveaways. They can also enter the "Agents on a Mission" sweepstakes, which features 18,000 prizes, including a new car.

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ABOUT "CARS 2"

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in Disney-Pixar’s "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix. But the road to the championship is filled with surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile (voice of Michael Caine). Directed by John Lasseter and produced by Denise Ream, the fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors. For more information about the movie, the tour and a list of cities, check out Disney.com/cars. "Cars 2" on Facebook is facebook.com/pixarcars. Follow "Cars 2" on Twitter at twitter.com/disneypixar.

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Orlando Business Journal Recognizes Disney Community Leader as a Top Business Executive

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Chip

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May 4, 2011

At the recent 13th Annual Orlando Business Journal “Women Who Mean Business” awards dinner, Betty Martinez Lowery was recognized as one of five finalists in the Business Executive of the Year category. As manager of Walt Disney World Community Relations, Betty ensures the majority of Disney’s charitable support focuses on improving the lives of Central Florida’s children.

Her strong advocacy for minority businesses and local charitable organizations over the past 20 years has resonated in Central Florida. So much so, that Cuban-born Betty Martinez was chosen among dozens of women who have not only succeeded in business, but also volunteered their time and donated their money to local charities to improve the community.

A mother of four, Betty has spent most of her life helping others through education, human relations and cross-cultural communication. For the past five years, she made great strides in multicultural communities locally and across the U.S. through her work in WDW Minority Disney Business Development where she established key relationships between minority organizations and Disney.

Before her career at Disney, Betty led the Greater Orlando Region of the National Conference for Community and Justice and worked for the Orange County Public Schools for 10 years in a variety of leadership roles.

Appointed by two governors, including Jeb Bush and Charlie Crist, Betty has also served on the advisory board for the state of Florida’s Early Learning Coalition since 2005. She also serves as an active board member of as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Women Business Owners Foundation, the WMFE Board of Directors and is the immediate past chair of the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund. This fund has awarded more than $450,000 to 115 students since its inception in 2001.

In 2010, Betty received the Outstanding Minority Business Award from the Orlando Business Journal in the Corporate Advocate category. In 2009, she was recognized by La Prensa newspaper with the Lifetime Award for Achievement and Excellence and by Ahora Orlando Magazine as one of Orlando’s Top 25 most influential Hispanics.

Orlando Business Journal Recognizes Disney Community Leader as a Top Business Executive

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