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ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Thanksgiving Turkey will really have something to celebrate following today's traditional presidential pardon ceremony on the White House North Lawn. "Courage" and his alternate, "Carolina," are going to Disneyland! It starts with a ride to Dulles International Airport. Then the birds will "fly" on United Airlines Flight "Turkey-1" to their new home at Disneyland Resort in Southern California. The trip from Washington, D.C., to Los...
ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays with friends and loved ones, there's no place like the Disneyland Resort where, now through Jan. 3, 2010, the holidays shine more brightly than ever. This holiday season, guests will get to see and meet the newest Disney princess, Tiana, the star of a new show in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. In addition, they will enjoy the return of special holiday versions of "it's a...
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine having a personal tour guide to lead the way around the vacation magic of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Now imagine that tour guide is in the palm of your hand and able to point you to a visit with a Disney princess or directly to a Fantasyland attraction. Starting today, Verizon Wireless customers have exclusive access to Mobile Magic, the first Disney-developed mobile application that enables...
CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its kind water coaster that sends guests racing above the upper decks of the ship. An animated turtle that engages children in conversation about life in the ocean. A sophisticated lounge where the sun sets over the skyline of a different world-famous city each night. When the Disney Dream debuts in early 2011, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will bring to life these innovations and more. (Photo:...
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswirel/ -- Disneyland Resort has won the 2009 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), California's highest and most prestigious environmental honor. The award recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership for voluntary achievements in conserving California's resources, protecting and enhancing the environment and building public-private partnerships. Governor Schwarzenegger recognized...
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- George Kalogridis, a 38-year Disney veteran and former Disneyland executive, has been named president of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Kalogridis most recently served as chief operating officer for Disneyland Resort Paris, where he was responsible for leading the operations team and overseeing the highly successful 15th anniversary celebration of the resort. Kalogridis, 55, will report to Al Weiss, president of Worldwide Operations...
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. and ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Parks today announced a new program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day." Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first-of-its-kind program. One million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organization will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World...
ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that will be delighting Disney guests for years to come, at the first D23 Expo. Most notable among the announcements were the confirmation of an all-new Star Tours attraction and the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:...
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Is Disney your go-to family vacation? Are you a master at coordinating everything from character breakfasts to family reunions? If so, then Disney Parks would like you to apply to be on its third annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Disney Parks announced today its search for 10 park-savvy parents to reside on the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel, www.disneyworldmoms.com, where they'll join panelists from previous years to make this the...
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you know a high school student that could use some encouragement in their lives or a push of excitement toward their goals? Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, an event created to inspire and enrich high school students, has started accepting nominations for the Class of 2010. From now until Oct. 2, 2009, parents, teachers, family and friends can nominate the high school students for the highly successful event, which will return...
