If the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, often times the biggest step is the one that starts with getting off the couch. As part of an effort to inspire cast members to take a more proactive approach to their health and well-being, Walt Disney World
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Disneyland employee falls in park, dies of natural causes
A Disney cast member collapsed last Wednesday in Disneyland amusement park, and later died. Philip Doyle, 58, worked in the food services department. Doyle was making a delivery after 1 pm near the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and his co-workers got concerned when he didn’t return quickly. He was
Disney Parks Extends Special Offers for Military Families
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has a long-standing history of honoring military personnel and their families and today, we’re pleased to announce that we are extending our discounted theme park tickets and room rates for active military and spouses, retired military, National Guard and Reservists through September of 2012. This extension coincides with The Walt Disney Company’s participation in “Joining Forces,” an initiative launched by the White House to bring attention to the unique needs of America’s military families.
Beginners Guide to Pin Trading
You see them everywhere at Disney: all kinds of shapes, sizes, colors, designs, and patterns. They commemorate events, parks, hotels, rides and attractions, characters and holidays. They come in sets and individually, and can range from inexpensive little fun ones to very expensive collectors’ sets. They are, of course, Disney
New Study Shows Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Makes Strong Economic Impact Across Florida
A new study released today shows the magic Disney makes for guests at its parks and resorts and on its cruise ships translates into a strong economic impact not only in Central Florida but across the state. The $18.2 billion in annual economic activity generated locally by Walt Disney Parks
Shanghai Disneyland – First Disney theme park to be built in mainland China
The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group, its joint venture partner in China, have broken ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort following approval from the Chinese central government in Beijing. Both companies marked the start of construction on the first Disney resort in mainland China at a groundbreaking ceremony
Disney’s Dreamers Academy Attendance Jumps in 2011; More than 100 Teens Going to Walt Disney World Resort March 3-6
The 2011 Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine continues a mission to annually bring together 100 high school students who want to ignite their lives, dreams and passions. However, the March 3-6 event at Walt Disney World Resort also will serve as a “make-up class” for 13
Disney Mars Needs Moms Family Quest Sweepstakes
Enter Disney‘s Mars Needs Moms Family Quest Sweepstakes for your chance to win the all new Nissan Quest or other big prizes like: trip to LA for a red-carpet Disney movie premiere A Trip to Disneyland Disney Prize Packs and much more. For details and to enter click here or
Disney’s Innovative Technology for Visually Impaired Guests Earns National Award
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts first-of-its-kind technology developed for visitors with disabilities has received another national accolade. The Assistive Handheld Technology Device for visually and hearing impaired guests earned the American Foundation for the Blind’s prestigious Access Award. The nonprofit organization’s Access Award honors companies that foster equality by designing
Chip and Co. Disney Week In Review for Feb 21st
Yes, it’s time for another edition of the Chip and Co. Disney Week in Review. We take you from the shipyards of Germany onward to Australia and all through the many Divisions of the Walt Disney Company. All of the News that you need to know! As Peter Pan said:
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts Investor Conference with Tom Staggs
In case you missed these notes from the Walt Disney Parks And Resorts Investor Conference I am going to post them here. They are a little long but full of juicy details of all the upcoming events, changes, and expansions to Disney. Tom Staggs (Chairman, WD Parks & Resorts) 2/17/11
The Anatomy of Kids’ Vacation Memories
A nationally projectable survey of kids between 6-17 years of age conducted by Ypartnership, the travel service marketing company headquartered in Orlando, has revealed how and where kids’ best vacation memories are formed, as well as their favorite ways to record and share them. Vacations taken with parents and siblings
New special for Disney Visa cardholders!
Take advantage of this advance booking offer today to purchase a 4-night/4-day Magic Your Way Vacation Package that includes room and Theme Park tickets, and children age 3-9 can stay and get a 4-day Theme Park admission ticket, FREE. So hurry and book today! Your offer is available for stays
Share Your Disney Memories Contest
Describe your favorite Disney vacation memory, or the memories you’d like to make on a Disney vacation, and you could win one of ten trips for four to your choice of Disneyland or Disney World in Radio Delilah’s Share Your Memories Contest. Eligibility: Contiguous US (-HI, AK), 18+ Start Date:
