Each December Walt Disney World Resort transforms into a place of healing, hope, & celebration during the annual Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express program
Disney is honored to take part in recognizing our heroes’ valiant service and the families they have left behind on Memorial Day.
Heroes truly do work here at The Walt Disney Company, and many joined in for this year’s Be Well…Cast Member, Friends & Family Holiday 5K.
In a celebration of National Veterans and Military Families Month, Disney had the privilege of hosting an extraordinary U.S. Army family at Walt Disney World.
At Walt Disney World, U.S. Army veteran & current Disney cast member, John Arant, senior manager of casting services, was presented with the Purple Heart Medal.
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating and saluting those who have served and military families, including many who call Disney home after serving their country
While the missions of the U.S. Army and The Walt Disney Company are different, cast member Dan, manager of supplier diversity, has found striking similarities in their values and culture. For Dan, these include teamwork, a “can do” mindset and leaders who dig in and pursue common goals alongside their teams. “My philosophy in starting…
To help Americans stay connected to their Navy while staying safe at home, the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) will bring a virtual Navy Week to Orlando, Florida, Apr. 12-18. Held in lieu of an in-person event, the virtual Navy Week will mark the first time since 2009 that a Navy Week has been…
For Veterans Day 2020, Lucasfilm has launched an educational initiative and social media campaign to provide resources to students and educators that shine a light on the powerful story of the Tuskegee Airmen. The free educational content accessible now on Lucasfilm.com/TuskegeeAirmen includes the documentary Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War, which will be…
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Oct. 29, 2020, as a kickoff for National Veterans and Military Families Month in November. (Matt Stroshane, David Roark, Kent Phillips, Jeremy Schoolfield, photographers) Maria H. (ndm#130)A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin’ wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who…
U.S. troops stationed overseas in Afghanistan who had been resigned to avoiding spoilers until the end of their deployments were surprised with special screenings of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame. The Walt Disney Company brought the record-shattering film to Bagram Air Field on Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2, with showings planned for Kandahar this…
Sunday afternoon, Walt Disney World Resort commemorated Veterans Day with a special flag retreat ceremony to honor active-duty military and veterans in Magic Kingdom Park. This was followed by a special procession down Main Street, U.S.A. featuring more than 100 Disney cast members who have served in the military. Two Disney cast members with prior…
Walt Disney World Resort Honors the Centennial of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division in Magic Kingdom Park Magic Kingdom Park guests stood proudly alongside more than 130 veterans and soldiers during a special flag retreat ceremony, honoring the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army’s centennial year. An elite airborne infantry unit, the…
Disney has come through again for military families with the very generous discounts continuing in 2017 with just a few changes. Walt Disney World The most exciting change is the new 5 Day Park Hopper option in addition to the usual 4 Day Park Hopper ticket. The 5 Day Park Hopper tickets are only…
American Icon To Participate in Opening Ceremony Kissimmee, FL – The Invictus Games Orlando 2016, presented by Jaguar Land Rover and taking place from May 8-12 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, announced legendary actor Morgan Freeman will be participating in the Opening Ceremony May 8th. Founded by…
ESPN will begin its 40+ hours of coverage of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 presented by Jaguar Land Rover with the Opening Ceremony from Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., live on ESPN2 on Sunday, May 8, at 8 p.m. ET….
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., — Helping greet military families with a warm welcome to Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort has contributed $100,000 toward a USO Welcome Center at Orlando International Airport (OIA). Disney teamed with USO Central Florida and other community donors to create a place for military families and individuals to rest,…
To celebrate thankfulness during Thanksgiving Week, Walt Disney World Resort and ABC’s “Good Morning America” worked together to create unforgettable experiences for two hometown hero families who went above and beyond to help others serving in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force overseas. The first surprise reunion took place on “Good Morning America” on Thanksgiving morning and…
It’s back! The Disney military discount continues for 2016 with just a few minor changes. Walt Disney World is saluting U.S. military personnel by offering Disney 4 day military promotional tickets with your choice of park hoppers, water parks or both! Tickets can be purchased through December 16, 2016 for use January 3 through…
Wounded Warriors From up to 14 Nations to Compete in Orlando WASHINGTON, DC – Prince Harry announced from London via video that the second Invictus Games will be held May 8-12, 2016, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Invictus Games…
