As Hispanic Heritage Month came to an end this week, thousands gathered for the 3rd Annual Latin Food and Wine Festival, hosted by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO). Disney proudly served as the presenting sponsor for the event and supports the HCCMO as a 2011 Trustee. The
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Leadership Profile: Randy Garfield, WDW Executive Champion of Heart of Florida United Way
With the 2011 Heart of United Way campaign well underway at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney executive Randy Garfield is rallying the company’s more than 62,000 Cast Members to support their community by donating. Today, Garfield is the executive vice president of Worldwide Sales & Travel Operations for Disney Destinations
ESPN Wide World of Sports Named ‘Business of the Year’ at SPORTYS
The Central Florida Sports Commission recognized ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort as “Business of the Year” last month at the inaugural Central Florida SPORTYS Awards. The event honored deserving local athletes, coaches, employees and businesses, ranging from amateur to professional, throughout Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and
Disney VoluntEARS Participate in CANstruction Competition
Disney VoluntEARS recently participated in the 4th annual CANstruction Orange County competition. The team used nearly 5,400 cans of food to create “SEA the Difference a CAN Makes,” which featured Flounder and Sebastian from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Nearly 4,200 pounds of food including canned corn, black beans and juice
Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary
It was October 1, 1971, and Magic Kingdom turnstiles began to spin after three weeks of trial runs by nearly 100,000 selected guests from throughout Central Florida. Twenty-two park attractions opened, and 5,000 costumed cast members (employees) made their debut as guests took a dive aboard 20,000 Leagues Under the
Disney Cast Members Raise Funds, Heart Rate for Great Cause
More than 1,100 Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort awoke before sunrise on a recent Saturday for the Orlando Start! Heart Walk. They laced up their walking shoes to show support for the American Heart Association and help raise more than $47,000 for research and education to help fight
Super Greeters Contribute to Bottom-Line Success at Walt Disney World Resort
Guests from Brazil visited Walt Disney World Resort in record-breaking numbers this year, topping last year’s all-time high. A big part of the success with international tour groups from Latin America – and Brazil in particular – has been the 54 Cast Members who serve as “Super Greeters” stationed throughout Walt
Walt Disney World Earns Top Honors for Supporting the Arts
Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts, has named Walt Disney World Resort as one the 10 best companies in the United States for its support of the arts. Every year, Americans for the Arts, through the Business Committee for the Arts (BCA), recognizes
Central Florida’s Children “Shine On” with $1.2 Million from Walt Disney World Resort
In honor of its 40th anniversary, Walt Disney World Resort today kicked off a 40-day “Shine On” celebration across Central Florida to surprise, recognize and reward nonprofit groups, school districts and organizations that improve the lives of local children. Between now and May 22, Disney will give more than $1.2
Disney Fan Run 40th Anniversary Disney World Celebration
October 1st, 2011 marks the historic 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World® Resort, and WDWCelebrations will be celebrating! As with our previous events, this celebration will include our own signature offerings to complement the official activities offered by the Walt Disney Company. Adam Roth, co-founder of WDWCelebrations, explains, “The
Disney-sponsored College Football Game Returns to Orlando Labor Day Weekend
With the start of football season just a couple of weeks away, Central Florida is gearing up to shine in the national spotlight with a Disney-sponsored football game showcasing teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the Mid-Eastern and Southwestern Athletic Conferences. Scheduled to be broadcast across the
Disney Executive Joins Board of Clean the World Foundation
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Vice President of Lodging Mark Rucker has been named to the board of directors at Clean the World Foundation, an Orlando-based organization that recycles soap and shampoo and distributes them around the world to those living in poverty. Each year, millions of children die from
Disney Helps Celebrate Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking
To commemorate the start of construction on the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton joined community leaders during a ceremonial groundbreaking in downtown Orlando. Disney previously pledged $12.5 million to sponsor the largest of the center’s halls and has made Disney executives from
Santa Claus Exchanges Red Suit for Red Shorts This Summer at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
This July, Santa Claus might just earn the nickname “Sandy Claus” as he ventures to the white sandy beach at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel for a summer getaway with Mrs. Claus. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the couple decked out in their warm-weather attire
