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Princess Tiana officially joins The Disney Princess Royal Court at star-studded crowning event In New York City. Celebration marks debut of Academy Award®-Nominated “The Princess And The Frog” on Disney Blu-Ray Plus the first product line featuring Tiana in multi-Disney Princess Merchandise.
annual events
With so much going on throughout the year, how do you plan your vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort? Perhaps this list of some of the larger annual events will help you narrow down your dates.
what’s next
There is so much to see and do at the Walt Disney World Resort. But that doesn’t stop the Imagineers from creating more fun for their guests. Here are just a few of the things on tap for Walt Disney World and beyond.
aid to haiti
Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund is proud to support International Fund for Animal Welfare to provide veterinary care and vaccinations for animals in the wake of a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti.
backstage magic
The Backstage Magic tour offered through Disney Institute takes guests behind the scenes to discover onstage and backstage areas of Walt Disney World Resort. Accompanied by an expert guide, guests explore attractions and backstage operations in each of the four theme parks.
one million strong
“Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” – a first-of-its-kind program of Disney Parks – reached its goal of inspiring 1 million people in 2010 to give back to their communities through volunteer service in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
captain eo
Captain EO returns to Tomorrowland provides new audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3D production for the very first time in a rare performance created for the big-screen.
espn wwos
Nation’s leading multi-sport venue for amateur and professional events re-launches as ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and features signature ESPN elements; one-of-a-kind initiative to take youth sports to the next level.
pixieflowers
Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival is always a signature event for Spring. Showcasing some of the most amazing floral displays throughout the park, the event also showcases great American gardeners who can help you make the most of your green thumb.
espn the weekend 2010
ESPN The Weekend will feature on-site telecasts of popular ESPN programs, including “Baseball Tonight,” “First Take,” “Mike & Mike in the Morning,” “NFL Live” and interview segments on “SportsCenter”; motorcades and Q&A sessions with athletes and ESPN personalities
spring flowers
While much of the country’s landscape hibernates to escape winter’s chill, spring arrives on butterfly wings for the 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival beginning March 3, which continues for 75 days through May 16, at Walt Disney World Resort.
braves 2010
The Atlanta Braves will host several marquee spring training opponents in 2010, including visits from the World Champion New York Yankees, World Series runner-up Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals during the Major League Baseball Spring Training season at Champion Stadium at the soon-to-be-re-imagined ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
2010 flower power
Epcot becomes a living jukebox featuring hit songs of the 1960s through the 1990s each Friday through Sunday of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort during the Flower Power Concert Series.
toy story fair
Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 3 kicked off the American International Toy Fair in New York City today with a plethora of new toys and playthings that pay homage and celebrate the best the toy industry has to offer.
make a wave
“Make A Wave,” a duet by Hollywood Records recording artists and Disney Channel stars Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato, recorded for Disney’s Friends for Change: Project Green will be featured in the upcoming Disneynature film “OCEANS,” was unveiled in an exclusive performance during the “Celebrate Family Volunteers” event at Walt Disney World® Resort.
voluntear
To highlight the new “Give A Day, Get A Day” promotion and celebrate the already 600,000 volunteers who have donated their time for local charities around the country, The Walt Disney Co. threw a party as only Disney can do.
kermit and ty
Today’s announcement at the Give A Day, Get A Day celebration all manner of Disney stars were there to lend a hand (webbed or not).
news, news
Disney executives Wednesday released new details on exciting additions coming to Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line and newly renamed ESPN Wide World of Sports. Key to that is the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history, new ships and more.