Walt Disney World Creates Holiday Magic for Florida
Walt Disney World is creating happiness for Florida kids and families this holiday season. Here's what we've been up to 25,000 Toys Delivered to Central Florida Kids & Families Cast and guests came together for the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, donating more than 25,000 toys to families in need across Central Florida. Stitch even joined in and helped Disney VoluntEARS sort through donations for the Marine Toys for Tots Program … he’s hoping this will get him on Santa’s “nice list.” "We would not
Disney World Delivers 1,000 Thanksgiving Meals to Individuals and Families in Need
For more than 25 years now, the Disney Culinary team has prepared holiday dinners for members of our community facing houselessness and hardship. They craft each dish in Disney kitchens, and Disney VoluntEARS personally serve them at Coalition for the Homeless and Harbor House of Central Florida on Thanksgiving Day. “The impact is huge,” said Brad Butterstein, President and CEO of Coalition for the Homeless. “Each year, Disney World comes in for Thanksgiving and provides these nutritious meals to our
Disney Donates 500,000 School Supplies to Florida Teachers
As part of our annual Back-to-School Supply Drive, cast members donated more than 135,000 school supplies to A Gift For Teaching, a Central Florida nonprofit that provides free supplies to teachers and students in need. On top of the school supplies donated by cast members, Disney is making an extra monetary donation to A Gift For Teaching that equates to about 360,000 school supplies. This joins the $500,000 donation made earlier this summer to help fund local education programs. A Personal
Inside Tour de Turtles at Disney's Vero Beach Resort
Disney teamed up with the Sea Turtle Conservancy for its 18th Tour de Turtles at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, sending two turtles back to the big blue after nesting along the shore. What is Tour de Turtles? Tour de Turtles is an annual event that brings together researchers from the Sea Turtle Conservancy and Disney at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort to track two female turtles as they return to the ocean after laying their eggs. This year’s turtles – named Ariel and Moana after the iconic Disney
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.
