Junior Achievement USATMis offering high school students the opportunity to win a three-day adventure for four people to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Fla. To enter the “Destined to Travel with JA” contest, students review Junior Achievement’s interactive Destination Build lesson, a free online teaching tool that allows students
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Walt Disney Imagineer Earns Junior Achievement Top Volunteer Award
Junior Achievement of Central Florida chose Jack Blitch, vice president and general manager of Walt Disney Imagineering-Florida, from 171,000 U.S. volunteers as winner of the organization’s highest award for volunteerism, the Gold Leadership Award. “The local business community has been extremely supportive of JA’s goal of inspiring local students to
Food & Wine Weekends Premieres at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
This October, Waldorf Astoria® Orlando premieres Food & Wine Weekends, a celebration of fine wine and the culinary arts. This is the perfect complement to Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival for the serious epicurean. Come for an evening or enjoy a weekend experience. Orlando Food & Wine Weekends events
Downtown Disney removes signs, props from Pleasure Island buildings
It’s yet another sign – or lack of signs thereof – that Walt Disney World is moving ahead with Hyperion Wharf makeover. Or at least Disney is committed to finally removing signs of what was once Pleasure Island, the night-time entertainment area of Downtown Disney (DTD). Disney has removed signs
Disney Sponsored Book Club Helps Young Readers Thrive
More than 300 local students are discovering ways to make reading more fun by taking part in Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Book Club. The club is helping increase leisure reading among 5th through 8th grade students both online and through weekly programs at the Walt Disney World Clubhouse branch of Boys
Anonymous takes down Orlando site promises more dos attacks daily
Not to be confused with our very own Anonymouse. The hacking group Anonymous took to the net to bring awareness to what to me seems like great outreach program Orlando Food not Bombs. Hacking group Anonymous took down a tourist-oriented website in Orlando, Florida Tuesday, vowing it will launch a
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
Win a trip to Walt Disney World Resort & stay in Cinderella Castle
Delta Vacations® presents a truly magical experience. One lucky winner will win a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort and a one-night stay inside Cinderella Castle Suite. From your own all-night personal concierge service to the Magic Kingdom fireworks illuminating just outside your stained glass window, the amenities are right
Return of the Celebration! Star Wars Celebration VI – Aug. 23-26, 2012 – Orlando FL
After a strong showing last year, it was announced today that Star Wars Celebration VI will be once again held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The official Star Wars fan event will happen August 23-26, 2012. Tickets to attend Star Wars Celebration VI are available NOW. Thursday,
Book Review – The Disney Food Blog Guide to WDW Dining
As many of you probably know, the Disney Food Blog is a beloved food blog for Disney fans. AJ Wolfe, owner and writer of the DF Blog has created her own part of the cyber world that has many drooling and planning trips around foods she blogs about. AJ knows
Disney’s Tactile Brush allows you to feel your game
In very cool geek news. Disney releases Tactile Brush. What is that you ask? It is an algorithm that produces smooth, two-dimensional tactile moving strokes with varying frequency, intensity, velocity and direction of motion. The design of the algorithm is derived from the results of psychophysical investigations of two tactile
Counting Down the Days: Important Deadlines for your Disney Vacation
After my last trip to Disney World in June 2010, I wasn’t sure when my next Disney trip would be. It’s not that I didn’t think it would happen; it was just a matter of when. I was about to start a new job, move, and my typically predictable calendar
Unlock Disney Resort Memories Sweepstakes
Dreaming of a Walt Disney World vacation? If you win the Unlock Disney Resort Memories Sweepstakes you could find yourself on a pirate fireworks voyage or parasailing with a bird’s eye view of Cinderella Castle. To enter just click the picture above. Good Lock! I mean Luck 😉 Don’t forget
Ten Things to Do at Disney World at Night.
And they don’t involve fireworks. Okay, sure, we all love watching Wishes and Illuminations, but that’s just part of the night. Here’s a few fun activities to enjoy once the sun goes down. Go to the Boardwalk and watch the entertainment. Go on an adults-only date at one of Disney’s
