Playhouse Disney Live on Stage Out, Disney Junior Live on Stage In

Say goodbye to Playhouse Disney Live on Stage later this month. It seems some of the Disney Characters are moving out to make way for some of the all new Disney Junior Characters. I for one am crossing my fingers hoping that Timmy from Disney’s Timmy Time will make an

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Leading South African Educator Pays Central Florida a Visit

One of South Africa’s leading educators recently paid a special visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge to share her inspirational story of perseverance and express gratitude for the ongoing support of several Central Floridians. Eleven years ago, Nomusa Zikhali established the internationally-renowned Nkomo Primary School in rural

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Disney writes $25,000 check for incoming governor

This article comes from Jason Garcia at the Orlando Sentinel. Like scores of other businesses and interest groups across the state, Walt Disney World is cozying up to incoming Florida Gov. Rick Scott just before Scott is sworn into office next month. Disney this month cut a $25,000 check to

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Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS Collect 20,000 Toys for Local Children

I love to read about stories like this and the generosity of the Disney VoluntEARS. With approximately 20,000 brand new toys in tow, Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS were on a mission this morning to make the holidays brighter for thousands of local children. Joined by Mickey Mouse and Duffy

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Disney VoluntEARS Create a “Beary” Christmas for Children in Need

A teddy bear is special gift. In an instant, it can become a child’s best friend. Partnering with the Salvation Army of Central Florida, Disney VolunEARS dressed more than 2,000 bears during this year’s Dress-A-Bear program. Walt Disney World cast members have been participating in the Dress-A-Bear program for the

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Disney Swan & Dolphin Resort voted Santa’s Favorite place to park his sleigh

IT’S OFFICIAL! Santa has voted the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin his all-time favorite resort! It’s been a busy year for Santa and his elves preparing for the upcoming holiday season, so he and Mrs. Claus have decided to take a little vacation during the months of November and

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Disney’s Charitable Spirit Glows at Community Candlelight Event

Prior to a special performance of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot on December 5, Walt Disney World Resort president Meg Crofton surprised Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with a gift of $30,000 to benefit the charity’s Kids Café. With 13 sites across Central Florida, Second Harvest’s Kids Café

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Disney town sees death for 2nd time in a week

The owner of a failed security business barricaded himself in his soon-to-be foreclosed home, shot at deputies and then killed himself in this well-groomed Central Florida town built by Disney. The 14-hour standoff came just days after the town’s first-ever homicide, unsettling residents who moved to the community for its

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Disney Shares Holiday Cheer Year-round at Coalition for the Homeless

Did you know Disney VoluntEARS prepare and serve nearly 750 meals a month at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida? It’s a tradition that spans at least a decade and one of many ways that Disney lends a helping hand at the Coalition, which provides food and shelter to

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Police Investigate First Ever Suspicious Death in Disney-Developed Fla. Community

This article comes to us from CBS News. Police are investigating what may be the first ever murder in Celebration, the Disney-developed community in Florida. Osecola County sheriff’s deputies said a woman who was checking on her neighbor found a body inside a Celebration apartment around 9:40 a.m. Monday, according to

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Hanes’ Sweepstakes Gives Away Eight Free Disney Vacations

Collect Hanes Comfort Rewards Points for your chance to win one of eight vacations to your choice of Disneyland or Disney World in the Make Memories in Comfort Sweepstakes. Eligibility: USA, 21+ Start Date: November 14, 2010 End Date: January 14, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. ET Entry Frequency: 1 entry

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One of my best Disney Treasures: My 1928 Mickey Mouse Jacket

In the year 2000, my wife to be Cindy and I went down to Florida with my parents so that Cindy could meet my Grandparents. While we were down there, we arranged to spend two days on July 3rd and 4th and go over to Walt Disney World. We had

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Raglan Road Pub and Restaurant at Downtown Disney Offers Emerald Isle Charm, Fresh Irish Fare, Lively Entertainment

A true slice of Ireland has come to Walt Disney World Resort with the opening of Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. Owned and operated by an Irish company, Raglan Road features the very best of authentic Irish food, drink, heritage and live entertainment. The

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