A Message from Jeff Vahle
As of next week, we will officially be three months away from kicking off "The World’s Most Magical Celebration," marking the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. This week, we revealed new elements of that celebration: Through Oct. 1, 2021, we are accepting nominations for Disney Magic Makers at disneymagicmakers.com. Fifty nominees whose inspirational acts of kindness, compassion, and creativity best exemplify the values of a Disney Magic Maker will win a trip to Walt Disney World Resort to join
AdventHealth Expands Offerings to Bring New and Innovative Services to Walt Disney World Guests
For more than two decades, AdventHealth (formerly Florida Hospital) has been providing health care services to Walt Disney World guests, and today, I’m excited to share their expanded offerings that will take these services to an all-new level. As part of their expanded offerings, AdventHealth will provide a range of health care services and vacation-planning tools that will meet a broader variety of needs, making it easier for those who have pre-existing health conditions or unexpected health care needs
Meet the Women Behind the Magic Leading and Protecting Walt Disney World Theme Parks
Throughout Women’s History Month, we have been sharing the voices and achievements of many inspirational and iconic women who are paving the way for others across The Walt Disney Company. And today, I’m proud to introduce you to five more incredible female leaders who are making history. For the first time, all four of Walt Disney World’s theme parks are led and protected by women! Vice Presidents Jackie Swisher, Kartika Rodriguez, Melissa Valiquette, and Sarah Riles are now behind the magic leading our
Design Revealed for Walt Disney World Florida License Plate Benefiting Make-A-Wish
“The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins on Oct. 1, 2021 – and Florida car owners can get ready to celebrate with us by purchasing the first-ever Walt Disney World Resort specialty license plate! We are excited to reveal the design of this unique plate, featuring our “EARidescent” 50th anniversary castle logo on a majestic royal blue background. Inspired by the color scheme of Cinderella Castle, this magical plate is currently available for pre-sale and will also help make even more dreams true,
A Social Justice Game Changer for Diversity & Inclusion
Throughout the past year – and especially this month – I’ve been truly inspired hearing the voices, stories and contributions of Black and African Americans. What is so special about our cast members is their passion for influencing positive change is not limited to their day-to-day role at Disney, but extends into the communities they live in to make lasting impacts, too. This is something that Leonard Spencer, director, Supplier Diversity, embodies and I’m so excited to share his recent, well-deserved
50 years of Disney World magic! A message from Jeff Vahle
Community leaders and friends, Walt Disney World Resort has a great big beautiful milestone on the way! On Oct. 1, we will kick off “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” 50 years to the day from when we first opened our gates back in 1971. This is a special moment for both our Cast Members and our Guests, as so many memories have been made right here in Central Florida during our first five decades. We have heard from our friends in the community, too, about just how important this anniversary is for all
New Walt Disney World License Plate Celebrates 50th Anniversary And Can Help A Child’s Wish Come True
Today we are sharing some exciting news for Florida-registered car owners – there’s now a way to be part of history and to help grant wishes for children who need them most. For the first time ever, a specialty Walt Disney World Resort license plate is available for purchase in honor of our 50th anniversary. Proceeds of the license plate will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney has a longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish, dating back to 1980, and since then, more than 140,000
