100 percent tuition-paid upfront, college courses for Disney Cast Members; cost of fees and books covered at no cost to employees Disney announced the addition of the University of Central Florida (UCF) to its groundbreaking Disney Aspire education investment program, which offers 100 percent free tuition to eligible employees and Cast Members. Disney and UCF…
Lucasfilm and parent company Disney, and the global K–12 nonprofit organization FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) are working together to inspire the next generation of heroes and innovators through the Star Wars: Force for Change philanthropic initiative. On Saturday, April 13, during Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, it was announced that…
Walt Disney World Cast Member Anthony Payne was among the first to enroll in The Walt Disney Company’s groundbreaking new education investment program, Disney Aspire, when it launched just months ago and now he is its first graduate. Payne, a “third-shift” custodial cast member, works through the night at Epcot, helping to make sure that…
From aspiring biochemical engineers and mathematicians to music education teachers and nurses, the local high school seniors selected as 2018 Disney Scholars promise to shape the future of tomorrow through their exceptional character, compassion and commitment. This year, 35 local students and children of Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members are among the 2018 Disney…
First-of its-Kind Organization, GRAMMY™ Music Education Coalition Launches National Movement to Expand Music Education Programs in Public Schools Industry leaders and Music NGOs Unite to Lead Systemic Change in Nashville, New York and Philadelphia schools Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Berklee College of Music, Guitar Center Join GRAMMY Music Education Coalition Efforts to Kick Off Program A first-of-its-kind…
Facebook, Fitbit, Industrial Light & Magic, Instagram, Twitter, Google and Lucasfilm Join Forces With littleBits to Inspire the Next Generation of Inventors at Droidathon Kathleen Kennedy, Daisy Ridley, and Kelly Marie Tran Named As Judges For littleBits Inventor Competition Running November 15 – January 10 littleBits, the award-winning company that empowers kids to be…
Lucasfilm and Disney released a new episode Science and Star Wars on the science of Artificial Intelligence. In this week’s video, C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels joins researchers in the lab to explore how close real-world science has come to A.I. in the fields of medicine, education and technology. Droids that run a fictional version…
Across all of Disney’s lines of business, technologists and artists work side by side to deliver world-class storytelling and immersive experiences for guests. The Walt Disney Company recently showcased the cutting-edge technology behind some of the latest Disney magic at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC) 2017—the world’s largest gathering of…
Maria H. (ndm#130)A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin’ wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who is obsessed with all things Disney 🙂 Maria grew up with the Magic Kingdom and has loved watching WDW evolve into what it is today. A firm believer in the Power of Pixie Dust, she is the owner of The Disney Driven Life –…
Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, Broadcom MASTERS and National Academy of Sciences ANNOUNCE THE FINALISTS OF MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR – GIRLS REFORMING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, Broadcom MASTERS and Science & Entertainment Exchange, a program of National Academy of Sciences are proud to announce the five finalists of MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR – GIRLS REFORMING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE in conjunction with the May 6, 2016 release of Marvel’s “Captain America:…
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August 2015 Programming Highlights *All programming subject to change* **Episodes premiere on the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel Unless Otherwise Stated** Monday, August, 03 Original Series – Episode Premiere Henry Hugglemonster “Roar-Plane Racing” (9:00 AM – 9:15 AM ET/PT) Henry competes in the Roarsville bi-annual Roar-Plane Race with his idol, Captain…
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Happy Mother’s Day to all of our NDM’s! We hope your day was sprinkled with Pixie Dust & enjoyed! If you celebrated your special day Disney style, at home or…
Disney Announces “Frozen: Early Science” Apps as a Part of Disney Imagicademy Suite of Learning Experiences New Frozen: Early Science App Available Now; App Series Exposes Kids to Science With The Help Of Beloved Frozen Characters GLENDALE, CA – Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and apps, announced Frozen: Early…
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As a homeschooling family, we view a lot of documentaries. NDK enjoys them, but sometimes, they can be a little too slow for her. Who am I kidding? Even I have nodded off in a few scenes. When we finally saw our first Disneynature film, Chimpanzee, we were hooked! We loved the story behind the…
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“Mom, Dad… I‘m going to Disney World!” It’s a chant heard throughout college graduations and NFL stars after Super Bowl wins alike. While I don’t need a specific reason to chant this now, come May I will. Why, you ask? Because come May, I will be one of those college graduates. Yes, that’s right….
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Hey kids guess where we’re going? We’re going to Disney World! Do your children dance and scream for joy? Do your children gasp for breath? Are they so excited they can’t go to bed even though the vacation is 4 months out? Or do your kids stare at you as if you’ve grown another…
