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WDW Passholder Fireworks Events

Posted on by AllEars
Guest blogger Cedric Ching is back this time with a report on the Annual Passholder Fireworks Events at Walt Disney World on June 20, 2009. Last Saturday (June 20, 2009), there were two WDW Passholder Events — “A Blast With Brad”, a fireworks demonstration at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, followed by “Wishes! and More”, … Continue reading "WDW Passholder Fireworks Events"
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Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Presidents Celebrate NBA Finals with Friendly Wager

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
ANAHEIM, Calif./LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2009) – Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton and Disneyland President Ed Grier are squaring off – all in fun – as their local teams, the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers, head for the NBA Finals. With both Disney parks asking guests “What Will You Celebrate?” … Continue reading "Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Presidents Celebrate NBA Finals with Friendly Wager"
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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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Online Check-in for Disney Vacation Club

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I finally had a chance to experience the online check-in process for Disney Vacation Club Members. You must first login to the Disney Vacation Club member website. On the top horizontal nav bar, click on Vacation Planning Tools Then on the right vertical nav bar under My Membership click on View Vacation Details. Up will … Continue reading "Online Check-in for Disney Vacation Club"
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Disney Bowl-A-Thon Strikes Support for Economic Education in Local Schools

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 16, 2009 – Showing power in numbers, approximately 5,800 Walt Disney World VoluntEARS teamed up this past weekend to extend their reach into local classrooms via the Disney Bowl-A-Thon. The two-day fundraising event, held March 14-15 at bowling centers across Central Florida, raised more than $ 237,000 for Junior Achievement; … Continue reading "Disney Bowl-A-Thon Strikes Support for Economic Education in Local Schools"
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The Great Piggy Bank Adventure Exhibit to Open this Spring at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
T. Rowe Price to Collaborate with Walt Disney World Co. to Promote Financial Empowerment and Education for Families BALTIMORE, March 16 — T. Rowe Price, the global investment management organization, today announced that it has signed a sponsorship agreement to create an innovative financial education and entertainment experience at Epcot. Designed in collaboration with Walt … Continue reading "The Great Piggy Bank Adventure Exhibit to Open this Spring at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot"
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Nostalgia — Ticket Books and Transportation

Posted on by Jack Spence
I’ve had a number of requests to post more pictures of the early years of Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, I’ve already blogged any that show a difference between then and now. So last night I dug through some of the Disneyana I’ve collected over the years. I’m hoping these scraps might help appease the voracious … Continue reading "Nostalgia — Ticket Books and Transportation"
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Disney Releases Rehabilitated Manatee

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 24, 2009 — Marine mammal experts from Walt Disney World Resort returned a manatee to its natural habitat today in the warm waters of the St. John’s River at Blue Springs State Park near Orange City. Approximately 3,800 endangered manatees exist in Florida. The manatee, named “Bock,” was rescued as … Continue reading "Disney Releases Rehabilitated Manatee"
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Cool Wash — Epcot

Posted on by Jack Spence
I recently wrote about the Everest Shrine at the Animal Kingdom. In it, I pointed out how the shrine is the same shape as the mountains in the background. I thought everyone was aware of this little bit of trivia, but I found that many of you had no idea and were happy that I … Continue reading "Cool Wash — Epcot"
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