Tag: Disney Public Affairs

Disney Announces Heroes Work Here

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Company-Wide Initiative To Hire, Train and Support Military Veterans KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 13, 2012 – Today at The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans. The new … Continue reading "Disney Announces Heroes Work Here"
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Disney Characters Make Rounds with Special Dose of Magic

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 3, 2012 – Drawing wisdom from Mary Poppins, a dedicated team of Disney Cast Members is using a dose of Disney magic much like “a spoonful of sugar” to help the medicine go down. Throughout the year, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team ventures into local hospitals to spread cheer … Continue reading "Disney Characters Make Rounds with Special Dose of Magic"
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Disney VoluntEARS Collect Nearly 30,000 Toys For Local Children

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2011 – Walt Disney World VoluntEARS reported for duty this morning on a joint mission with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Mickey Mouse to contribute to the local Toys for Tots campaign. During the past month, Walt Disney World Cast Members collected more toys than ever before – … Continue reading "Disney VoluntEARS Collect Nearly 30,000 Toys For Local Children"
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Annika Sorenstam Tees Up Students for Success at Future Leaders Forum

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2011 – Fifty high-school students from The First Tee are getting their head in the game today at the fifth annual Future Leaders Forum sponsored by The Toro Company and Walt Disney World Resort. The three-day event is designed to help students broaden leadership skills, prepare for college, and … Continue reading "Annika Sorenstam Tees Up Students for Success at Future Leaders Forum"
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Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description Technology for Guests with Visual Disabilities

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
ANAHEIM, Calif – June 30, 2011 — Beginning July 6, guests with visual disabilities will be able to explore Disneyland Park in a whole new way through an enhanced Disney-designed device that provides detailed audio description of outdoor areas and fits in the palm of a guest’s hand. Disney Parks have long been at the … Continue reading "Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description Technology for Guests with Visual Disabilities"
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Disney Cast Members Share their “ImagiNations”

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – It’s a creative competition like no other and the challenges are uniquely Disney. The stakes are high for Walt Disney Imagineering’s annual ImagiNations Design Competition but the rewards can make career dreams come true. “Ever since I was a child, I wanted to be an Imagineer,” said Erissa Wood describing … Continue reading "Disney Cast Members Share their “ImagiNations”"
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The Walt Disney Company Commits US $2.5 Million in Humanitarian Aid to the Victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

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The Company will also match employee donations to Red Cross and Save the Children up to US$1 million Tokyo and Burbank, Calif., March 14, 2011 The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will donate $2.5 million to the American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid efforts related to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Company Commits US $2.5 Million in Humanitarian Aid to the Victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan"
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Nominations Being Accepted for 2011 Disney Dreamers and Doers

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Since 1984, Walt Disney World Resort has collaborated with local school districts to identify and recognize young people who demonstrate excellence in their schools and communities. The Disney Dreamers and Doers Program is one way for schools in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Lake and Seminole counties to honor students who serve as role models to others. … Continue reading "Nominations Being Accepted for 2011 Disney Dreamers and Doers"
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Disneyland Resort Salutes Medal of Honor Recipient U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta

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Anaheim, CA – January 12, 2011 – The Disneyland Resort and its cast members, including Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis, today recognized U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta at a special flag retreat ceremony. Giunta was recently presented the Medal of Honor – the nation’s … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Salutes Medal of Honor Recipient U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta"
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Shopping Has Its Rewards at First-Ever Benefit Sale for United Way and Other Local Nonprofits

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
ORLANDO, Fla., October 7, 2010 – Just in time for the holiday season, United Way (UW) is announcing The Benefit Sale, hosted and sponsored by Walt Disney World Resort. Supporting the efforts of UW and other local nonprofit agencies, the inaugural retail event on Saturday, November 6 from 5:30 – 9:30 a.m. will feature incredible … Continue reading "Shopping Has Its Rewards at First-Ever Benefit Sale for United Way and Other Local Nonprofits"
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