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
Florida Blue presents the Florida Blue Member Lounge and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series during the EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE
Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan and an Official Sponsor of Walt Disney World® Resort, will help bring guests amazing experiences and a little magic this fall through a special lounge and concert series sponsorship during the EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. “We are excited and proud to continue our relationship with Walt Disney World® Resort,” said Juan Chaluja, senior vice president, Commercial Markets at Florida Blue. “As the state’s leading
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opens June 28
The bayou meets Disney magic in a thrilling, can’t-miss attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, opening June 28 at Magic Kingdom® Park. So, grab somebody, come on down and join Princess Tiana on an exhilarating musical adventure that crescendos with a 50-foot drop that leads you to the grandest celebration this side of the Mississippi during Mardi Gras season. Drop on in for a good time where bayou thrills meets Disney magic!
Orlando ranked No. 1 as the Best Sports Business City for Attracting and Hosting Events
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 18, 2024) – Sports Business Journal (SBJ) presents its much-anticipated 2024 Best Sports Business Cities (BSBC) rankings, a comprehensive analysis focusing on U.S. cities that have demonstrated recent success in attracting and hosting a diverse array of sporting events. The unveiling of this year's results is a testament to the booming sports travel and tourism sector, with significant investments, increased sporting event bids and a surge in municipal funding earmarked for event
Happy New Year 2024 from Walt Disney World Resort!
Dear Central Florida Friends, The holiday season is always a special time of year in our community. I love seeing all the smiling faces and festive decorations around our neighborhoods, from Lake Eola to Give Kids The World Village. I hope you are enjoying this time with friends, family and loved ones. Over the last few weeks, you may have seen some of our 80,000 cast members participating in longtime holiday traditions like serving meals at Coalition for the Homeless on Thanksgiving Day,
How Disney Fuels Florida’s Economy, Jobs and Tourism
Dear Central Florida Friends, I wanted to be the first to share some hometown news with all of you, from a study by Oxford Economics that was announced today. The timing is especially meaningful since this week marks 58 years since Walt Disney and his big brother, Roy, held a press conference in downtown Orlando to announce their “Florida Project.” This study, which was commissioned by Disney, shows the immense impact Disney has had on the state of Florida in the decades that followed – not
‘Only Disney Can Do That’: What Disney Means to Its Cast Members
As The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary, it’s important to remember the most vital part of this magical company: its Cast Members and employees. Walt Disney once said that “whatever we accomplish is due to the combined effort.” And while Disney has evolved in many ways over the years, Walt’s vision in the combined effort of those who work at Disney to create stories of optimism for all has been a bedrock of the company since its inception in 1923. For many Cast Members, Disney also
