Disney Donates $500,000 to Florida School Programs & Surprises Teachers with Free Park Tickets
Stitch went on a tour around Central Florida, surprising teachers at Hamilton Elementary, Deerwood Elementary, College Park Middle, Tavares Middle and North Lakeland Elementary as they cleaned up their classrooms for the summer. But that’s not all! Teachers at each school were also surprised with Walt Disney World park tickets AND Disney announced a new $500,000 donation that will help fund local education programs. “This means the world,” said Adam Cody, a Deerwood Elementary School teacher.
Disney and Special Olympics Florida Team Up For Summer Games
Athletes from across Florida visited ESPN Wide World of Sports to compete in sports like basketball, soccer, track & field and cycling. Along the way, these all-stars earned medals, beat personal records and made new friends. How does Disney support Florida athletes? Sports can change lives and help athletes discover new strengths and abilities. That’s why Disney and Special Olympics Florida have hosted the State Summer Games and the State Fall Classic together for more than 15 years. Our
Disney World Helps Family Business Bloom
Around every corner of Disney parks and resorts, the magic of storytelling comes alive through colorful flowers, vibrant bedding plants and bountiful blooms photographed by millions of guests every year. And most memorable of all is the bright Mickey floral in front of the iconic train station as you enter Magic Kingdom Park. While a team of skilled horticulturalists from Walt Disney World takes care of each and every plant and flower, some of our plants’ actual roots sprout about 40 miles away in a
Disney in Florida: Supporting the Sunshine State
As the largest and most visited theme park destination in the world,* Walt Disney World plays an active role in finding solutions to important matters affecting people in Central Florida and communities around the globe. As we kick off the new year with our Florida neighbors, we want take a look back at some of the special moments we shared together in 2024: To learn more about what we're doing to give back across the Sunshine State, visit DisneyFlorida.com.
The Walt Disney Company Commits $15 Million to Los Angeles Area Fire Relief & Rebuilding Efforts
The history of The Walt Disney Company is inextricably linked to the greater Los Angeles region, and the destruction from the devastating fires affecting thousands in our area is truly heartbreaking. Today we are committing $15 million for initial and immediate response and rebuilding efforts. We will be supporting vital organizations offering essential services on the ground, including the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, among others.
Disney Brings Halloween Happiness to Children’s Hospitals
For many young hospital patients, trick-or-treating this Halloween isn’t an option. So, we joined Starlight Children’s Foundation to bring the festive fun to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Tampa – surprising kids with costumes, books, toys and more. At Johns Hopkins, a mobile movie theater unit was also delivered, which will bring new Disney releases and classics directly to patients year-round. What else did the celebrations include? This
Rebuilding Together After Hurricane Milton
With Hurricane Milton now behind us, we hope that you all made it through the storm safely. We know it was a very challenging event and realize that many of our fellow Floridians are facing difficult circumstances as a result. It’s touching to see so many residents, local businesses and nonprofits stepping up to provide relief to those who need it. We’re especially thankful to our cast members who helped keep our guests and each other safe during the storm and continue to support our community. Like
