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Illinois Runner Conquers Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon After Open Heart Surgery
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2022) – It wasn’t long ago that Stephanie Grosso of Illinois had trouble walking down a short hallway without having to stop to catch her breath. Now, two years removed from open heart surgery, Grosso has defied the odds and is not only walking comfortably but also just completed […]
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New Jersey Runner Triumphs at Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon – Again!
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2022) – New Jersey runner Megan Curham has made history once again at the 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and shows no signs of stopping. For the fourth straight year, Curham, of Warren, New Jersey, easily completed the 13.1-mile course as the first female finisher with […]
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Olympic Champion Sanya Richards-Ross Finished Her First 5K at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2022) – Olympic track and field champion and reality TV star Sanya Richards-Ross finished her very first 5K during Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. She was among thousands of runners who completed the first event of the weekend that includes the 10K, half marathon and Two-Course Challenge […]
Celebrities, Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney, Uncategorized
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XFL’s Orlando Guardians Experience Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (November 1, 2022) – Two worlds of Guardians connected at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The XFL’s Orlando Guardians experienced Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as head coach Terrell Buckley and assistant coaches Lamar Thomas and Tony Carter visited the Wonders […]
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Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Magic Extend Community Sponsorship Agreement
Orlando, Fla., October 26, 2022 – Walt Disney World Resort and the Orlando Magic are continuing to strengthen their relationship through the renewal today of their community sponsorship agreement. By extending their relationship Disney and the Magic are also re-establishing their commitment to support the Central Florida community through ongoing charitable efforts. Fans will also […]
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Four Historically Black College Bands Display Sizzle and Showmanship at HBCU Week
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (October 9, 2022) – Four marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) put on a show during the largest-ever HBCU Week at Walt Disney World Resort. On Saturday, Alcorn State, Delaware State, North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem State marching bands served as honorary grand marshals in multiple parades […]
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, HBCU Week, Magic Kingdom Park
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Serena Williams Farewell Celebration Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla, (Sept. 10, 2022) – At the US Open tournament, which is likely to be the last competition of her illustrious pro tennis career, Serena Williams was asked what she was going to do next. She turned to the TV cameras and shouted: “I’m going to Disney World!” Like so many titans of […]
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NASCAR Legend Richard Petty Shares Iconic Moment With Mickey Mouse
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 25, 2022) – “The King” of NASCAR, Richard Petty, returned to Walt Disney World Resort to visit his dear friend, Mickey Mouse on Thursday, August 25. Petty and Mickey celebrated the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort by sharing a memorable moment in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney’s […]
Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Sports Celebrity Visits, Walt Disney World Resort, WDW 50th Anniversary
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Magic of Pixar Takes Centerstage in 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend; Registration Now Open
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (August 22, 2022) – Runners nationwide can register for the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. The race weekend will be held April 13-16, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort. The race weekend theme will be a treat for fans of Disney and Pixar as runners will feel the magic of […]
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Disney’s Veterans Institute Summit kicks-off at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 20, 2022) – Disney’s Veterans Institute Summit presented by Disney Institute and sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project kicked off yesterday at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The complimentary two-day event was created to inspire business professionals and organizations to create their own military veteran […]