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More Than 300 Veterans Participate in Disney Career Expo as Part of Heroes Work Here
Hundreds of military heroes returning to civilian life learned valuable interviewing tips and resume writing techniques from Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort. Yesterday's career expo attracted more than 300 new veterans to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and was part of the Heroes Work Here initiative. Veterans also had the opportunity to attend a special networking session and hear from Disney executives who served in the U.S. Armed Services about transitioning military skill sets into the private sector.
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Posted: Fri 5/25/2012 7:44a • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney World To Distribute $1.5 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort works with charities throughout Central Florida to build better futures for local children. One way we provide support is through our DisneyHelping Kids Shine Grants, and now that the application due date has passed, submitted projects are being reviewed and assessed in preparation for grant announcements in May 2012.
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Posted: Tue 2/7/2012 3:59p • permalink • Discuss It
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2012 Disney Dreamer and Doer Application Period Opens Soon
Disney Dreamer and Doer applications will be available soon. The program recognizes students in Central Florida’s Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties who consistently demonstrate outstanding character, lead by example and have a caring spirit. Since 1984, over 11,000 students have been recognized as a Disney Dreamer and Doer. Applications will be available on line in mid-February, with a deadline of March 14, 2012, through a unique web site provided to each of the five eligible school districts. The districts will be instructed to share the web site with their respective schools.
Posted: Tue 2/7/2012 3:58p • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Executive Honored As Hispanic Community Champion
Eugene Campbell, vice president of domestic minority business development for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, was honored as this year’s Hispanic Community Champion at the annual Don Quijote Awards, which recognize business excellence, dedication to service and outstanding professionalism in Central Florida’s Hispanic community.
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Posted: Tue 12/6/2011 4:13p • permalink • Discuss It
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Chimpanzees Receive Emergency Support from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund
The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund is responding immediately to needs of the Jane Goodall Institute and the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance to protect endangered chimpanzees in Africa. The Jane Goodall Institute was awarded $5,000 for veterinary supplies to vaccinate chimpanzees and staff against a dangerous measles outbreak at the Tchimpounga Sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chimpanzees are highly susceptible to human diseases, and the high cost of vaccines for 146 chimpanzees and 60 staff members jeopardized the team’s ability to cope with future medical emergencies.
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Posted: Tue 10/4/2011 7:54a • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Parks Extends Special Offers for Military Families
The Official Disney Parks Blog has announced the special theme park ticket and room offers for active military and spouses, reitred military, National Guard and Reservists has been extended through September 2012.
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Posted: Wed 4/20/2011 8:42a • permalink • Discuss It
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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 and Resorts accounts for a staggering 2.5 percent of the gross domestic product for the entire state.
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Posted: Wed 4/13/2011 3:56p • permalink • Discuss It
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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 million in Disney Helping Kids Shine Grants throughout Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties. Additionally, prize patrols will recognize 15 students in the five-county area as Disney Dreamers and Doers Shining Stars for their outstanding character.
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Posted: Wed 4/13/2011 3:53p • permalink • Discuss It
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Featuring the latest in pediatric clinical technology and soothing, kid-friendly environments, today’s opening of the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children ushers in a new era of children’s health care. The state-of-the-art facility offers patients a unique experience where kids are the main characters. To mark the momentous occasion, hundreds of community leaders and medical professionals gathered for a moving ceremony on the front lawn of Florida Hospital for Children. Several pediatric patients shared their inspirational stories of hope and perseverance before being joined on stage by Mickey Mouse. A performance of an inspirational song punctuated by a colorful burst of confetti, served as a reminder that all patients are unique and receive a personalized experience at the Walt Disney Pavilion.
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Posted: Wed 3/30/2011 3:14p • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney VoluntEARS Earn $627,050 for Central Florida Non-Profits
Throughout August, The Walt Disney Company is donating $627,050 to the Central Florida community in recognition of the 251,000 hours given by Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS in 2009. From schools to shelters, Cast Members selected approximately 250 local non-profit agencies and community service groups to receive Disney’s EARS to You grants. Top recipients include Orange County Public Schools, A Better Life Pet Rescue and local chapters of the American Cancer Society.
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Posted: Thu 8/12/2010 11:04p • permalink • Discuss It
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Engineering the Magic at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
With a model of a roller coaster in tow, a team of Disney engineers have some magic in store this summer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Walt Disney World Clubhouse. On a mission to make learning fun, mechanical engineer Lee Wilson has spent five years designing “cool experiments” that teach kids about real-life applications for science, math and technology. Wilson, with his colleagues, visits local schools and camps year-around to share knowledge and inspire students to become the innovators of tomorrow. Their lessons always include props that resemble rides and attractions from Disney Parks. Crowd pleasers include working replicas of an animatronic Tiki Bird, roller coaster and a hovercraft.
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Posted: Mon 8/2/2010 11:22a • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Announces 2010 Florida-Based Program Grant Recipients
Efforts to protect sea turtles, coral reefs and scrubs-jays in Florida have caught the attention of the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, which recently announced that 10 Florida-based projects were among the list of 2010 recipients of nearly $1.5 million in grants to protect vulnerable wildlife and ecosystems around the globe.
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Posted: Tue 7/27/2010 6:53p • permalink • Discuss It
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Endangered Sea Turtles Thriving at Walt Disney World Resort
Two ailing Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are on the road to recovery after being brought to Walt Disney World Resort last month from the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Miss. to make room for animals directly impacted by the Gulf oil spill.
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Posted: Mon 7/12/2010 4:04p • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, a program created by Disney Parks to provide career-exploration and mentoring to high school teens, has gained another “voice” – another big, national voice: Through an agreement announced today with Essence Communications Inc., the annual event is being relaunched as Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine.
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Posted: Tue 7/6/2010 7:19p • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Animal Expert Discovers Tiny Primate at Risk of Extinction
A tiny Colombian primate known for its distinctive punk-rock hairstyle is in imminent danger of extinction, according to new research done by an animal expert at Walt Disney World Resort. The findings paint the clearest picture yet of a dwindling population at risk. The endangered cotton-top tamarin is found in a small area of northwest Colombia. According to the research featured in the journal Nature Communication, there are now just 7,000 of the species left in the wild.
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Posted: Fri 7/2/2010 8:06a • permalink • Discuss It
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Behind the Scenes at Encore! Rehearsals for Make-A-Wish Shows
The Official Disney Parks Blog reports on Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney, the summer production of the Encore Cast Choir and Orchestra. Performances will be August 6-8 at Epcot's World Showplace and they are open to the public. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door with proceeds benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida.
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Posted: Wed 6/30/2010 12:59p • permalink • Discuss It
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OrSen: Disney Prize Patrol surprises Central Florida charities with big checks
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting Disney is in the process of giving out $1.2 million in "Helping Kids Shine" grants to 57 organizations in central Florida.
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Posted: Fri 5/21/2010 4:10p • permalink
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ClickOrlando: From Homeless to Disney Dreamer and Doer
ClickOrlando.com profiles Corinthia Alford who went from living in shelters to induction into the elite group of high school students, Disney's Dreamers and Doers Shining Star.
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Posted: Fri 5/21/2010 4:06p • permalink • Discuss It
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DPB: Disney VoluntEARS Build Playground Children Helped Dream Up
The Official Disney Parks blog has the story and video of the bulding of a "dream playground" by Disney VoluntEARS (including Handy Manny) at the Walt Disney World Clubhouse of Boys & Grils Clubs of Central Florida.
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Posted: Mon 5/10/2010 8:06p • permalink • Discuss It
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U.S. Army Salutes Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort received the Army Freedom Team Salute Commendation for Disney Parks’ “Armed Forces Salute Program” for military families and for Walt Disney World’s ongoing collaboration with Shades of Green, the Armed Forces Recreation Center resort that is on-site at Walt Disney World.
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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 7:27p • permalink • Discuss It
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