Tag: Disney Public Affairs

Cast Members to Perform Benefit Concerts for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Rehearsals are underway for the Encore! Cast Choir and Orchestra‘s summer production, Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney. Known for staging spectacular charity concerts, the volunteer ensemble has chosen Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Northern Florida as their 2010 beneficiary. Encore! offers Cast Members an … Continue reading "Cast Members to Perform Benefit Concerts for Make-A-Wish Foundation"
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Celebrating Earth Day, Every Day, Walt Disney World Resort “Lightens Up” on Energy Use

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Apr. 24, 2010 – One small change by Walt Disney World Cast Members has the potential to save enough electricity to power more than one thousand homes for a year. Disney Cast Members are retrofitting more than 1000 theatrical spotlights and floodlights around the resort with more efficient and longer-lasting light … Continue reading "Celebrating Earth Day, Every Day, Walt Disney World Resort “Lightens Up” on Energy Use"
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Disney Cast Members Help “Hope for Haiti” Telethon

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Local VoluntEARS Play Supporting Role in Worldwide Broadcast LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA, Jan. 26, 2010 – Lending a helping hand through their expertise in guest service, approximately 400 Walt Disney World Cast Members volunteered to answer more than 15,000 calls for the “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon and route donations to disaster relief organizations participating … Continue reading "Disney Cast Members Help “Hope for Haiti” Telethon"
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Community Candlelight Glows with Charitable Spirit

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2009 – Warm holiday wishes filled the air at sunset on December 6 as more than 1,400 community leaders gathered to enjoy a performance of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot’s America Gardens Theatre. A Walt Disney World Resort holiday tradition since 1971 (hosted at Epcot since 1994), the illuminating … Continue reading "Community Candlelight Glows with Charitable Spirit"
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Disney-Sponsored HBCU Football Game Provides Weekend of Activities in Central Florida

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 1, 2009 — The Fifth Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney kicks off Thursday, Sept. 3 with a fun-filled weekend of activities leading up to game day. The events include a career panel for local high school students followed by three separate competitions including an exciting match-up on the gridiron, … Continue reading "Disney-Sponsored HBCU Football Game Provides Weekend of Activities in Central Florida"
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Walt Disney World Resort Says “Shine On” Central Florida with $700,000 in Grants and 15 Shining Star Awards

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 15, 2009 – Making a clear connection between itself and the recent “shine on” sightings in Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort is sending prize patrols across the region to surprise, reward and recognize recipients of its Disney’s Helping Kids Shine Grants and Disney Dreamers and Doers Shining Stars programs. … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Resort Says “Shine On” Central Florida with $700,000 in Grants and 15 Shining Star Awards"
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Coalition for the Homeless Receives Disney’s Top Grants Award

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
ORLANDO, Fla., May 12, 2009 – Shining a spotlight on services for homeless children in our region, the Walt Disney World Resort recognized the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida with its top Disney’s Helping Kids Shine Grants honor – the Bob Allen Outstanding Community Service Award – for the second year in a … Continue reading "Coalition for the Homeless Receives Disney’s Top Grants Award"
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DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

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DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY TO PLANT 2.7 MILLION TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH FIRST WEEK TICKET SALES FOR DISNEYNATURE’S DEBUT FEATURE, “EARTH” Burbank, Calif. – April 29, 2009 — Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has arranged with The Nature Conservancy to plant 2.7 million trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the planet’s … Continue reading "DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY"
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Environmentally Friendly Bakery Debuts at Disneyland Resort

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Anaheim, Calif. April 22, 2009 – The new central bakery at the Disneyland Resort, used by Cast Members to create the delicious treats Disneyland guests enjoy, opened last month boasting numerous environmentally friendly features. As with all new construction at the Disneyland Resort, various environmental tactics were researched and implemented. One such initiative is the … Continue reading "Environmentally Friendly Bakery Debuts at Disneyland Resort"
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The Seas Granted Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Silver Spring, Maryland, March 30, 2009 – The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that The Seas was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “The Seas has been awarded AZA accreditation because of its high standards in every aspect of its operations,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “Orlando should be … Continue reading "The Seas Granted Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums"
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