Disney Cruise Line Officially Christens the Disney Wish
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Disney Cruise Line on the latest milestone in the launch of the fifth and newest ship in their growing fleet...the official christening ceremony of the Disney Wish! The historic occasion was recognized in Port Canaveral, Fla. with a truly unforgettable celebration filled with spectacular musical performances; special guests; favorite friends from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar; and three incredible Disney Wish godchildren. Culminating with the ceremonial breaking
Disney Donates $100,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Cast Members welcomed students from Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida to EPCOT for a special day of fun, revealing a $100,000 donation to support youth and workforce development across the region. Representing FIRST Robotics programs at their local clubs, the students spoke with Disney Imagineers about theme park design and innovation as they continue work on the historic transformation of EPCOT. This donation joins the $500,000 granted to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida in honor of the
Disney World Earmarks 80 Acres for Affordable Housing
Earlier today, Walt Disney World announced that we would be earmarking nearly 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development in Orange County, Florida. We've been focused on finding solutions to this challenge for quite some time, and we are thrilled to finally be able to share this news with you all. This new development, which is still in the early planning stages and subject to appropriate approvals, is expected to include more than 1,300 units and will be constructed by a third-party
More Entertainment Coming to Magic Kingdom Park for the 50th Anniversary Celebration
Hear ye, hear ye! We have exciting updates about when you can experience returning favorites and new entertainment offerings at Magic Kingdom Park – adding even more magic to The World’s Most Magical Celebration.Kicking off the fun on Feb. 11 is the brand-new “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!” Starring nearly 30 of your favorite Disney and Pixar friends, this super-sized cavalcade features Nick and Judy from “Zootopia,” Baloo and King Louie from “The Jungle Book,” José Carioca and Panchito from “The
Marking 50 Years in Central Florida with $3 Million in Disney Grants
Today is an incredibly special day for Walt Disney World Resort – marking 50 magical years of making dreams come true. As we reflect on this historic moment together, there is no better way to commemorate this occasion than by giving back to the community we’ve called home all this time. For decades, we have remained inspired by the local nonprofits and magic makers in our community who make a difference for so many – giving back to these organizations is a proud tradition we are committed to continuing
