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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Epcot becomes a living jukebox featuring hit songs of the 1960s through the 1990s each Friday through Sunday of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort.
That’s when America Gardens Theatre presents Flower Power concerts – a series showcasing artists and groups involved in recordings that [...]
Volunteering, You “CAN” Do It!
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Canned Goods Set a Guinness World Record, Ship to Food Banks
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) –Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods destined for food banks, Disney Parks officials on Thursday announced a major milestone with the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, a first-of-its-kind effort to help [...]
Drew Brees Goes to Disney World for “Saintly” Parade
Monday, February 8th, 2010Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees joins Mickey Mouse Feb. 8, 2010 in a celebratory parade in the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Brees, the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, is the latest celebrity to star in the “I’m Going to Disney World!” and “I’m Going to Disneyland” commercials which aired only [...]
Disney Officially Announces Two New World Showcase Eateries
Sunday, February 7th, 2010Disney has released a statement regarding the two new restaurants coming to Italy and Mexico in World Showcase at Epcot, including some interesting new details:
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Two exciting additions are coming to Epcot World Showcase, with culinary expansions under way at the Italy pavilion and Mexico pavilion.
In Italy, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria [...]
The Worldwide Leader in Sports Meets the World
Thursday, January 28th, 2010(JAN. 28, 2010): The 220-acre sports complex at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. has been rebranded by ESPN, and will officially relaunch Feb. 25, 2010 as “ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.” Pictured, the “E” of the ESPN logo is lowered into place on the complex’s entrance sign on Jan. 28, 2010. [...]
Stanley Tools: Proud Sponsor of Construction at Walt Disney World
Friday, January 22nd, 2010From the Orlando Sentinel:
Walt Disney World has signed up a new corporate sponsor: Stanley Works.
The New Britain, Conn.-based tool manufacturer has signed a multiyear contract making it the “official tool provider” at Disney World and ensuring its brand is on view throughout the giant resort.
Stanley’s logo now appears on construction walls in Disney theme parks [...]
Jim MacPhee to Lead “Next Generation” for WDW
Thursday, December 17th, 2009From Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel:
Walt Disney World has a new executive in charge of theme-park operations — as well as new technology.
Disney has appointed Jim MacPhee to the position of vice president, next generation experiences and Walt Disney World parks.
MacPhee, 51, is a former vice president in charge of Epcot who earlier this [...]
Roy E. Disney passes away at age 79
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009From the Los Angeles Times:
Roy Edward Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney whose commitment to his uncle’s creative spirit prompted him to mount revolts that led to the unseating of two of the company’s chief executives and a revival of the studio’s legendary animation unit, died today. He was 79.
Disney, who had been battling stomach [...]
Flower and Garden Festival Blooms Early at Epcot in 2010
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off March 3 – earlier than ever – and continues for 75 days through May 16, 2010, with bold strokes of seasonal color and brand-new topiary whimsy. Last year’s festival began March 18; now Walt Disney World guests get a [...]
ESPN Innovation Lab Now Open
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2009) — The ESPN Innovation Lab officially opened today at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The Innovation Lab provides ESPN a real-world testing ground to continue developing new ground-breaking on-air products.
“The ESPN Innovation Lab is an extension of ESPN’s commitment to being a [...]