Disneyland Resort partners annually with “it’s a small world” sponsor, SYLVANIA, to host one special family at Disneyland park, who officially kicks off the holiday season at Disneyland Resort by lighting “it’s a small world” Holiday for the first time of the season. This year, SYLVANIA identified the Plummer family from Palmdale, Calif.,...
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Posts Tagged ‘ Military ’
Military Family ‘Flips the Switch’ on More Than 300,000 Holiday Lights at Disneyland Resort
Moms Panel: Meet Military Mom Ashley Forster
Many of us celebrated this Memorial Weekend with backyard barbecues or a quick getaway with family and friends. I also took a moment to reflect on brave men and women like the Tuskegee Airmen, Crispus Attucks and my ancestors past and present, who put their lives on the line for me. If you are...
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Creating a Magical Engagement for Two Members of the U.S. Military at Magic Kingdom Park
With Memorial Day just around the corner, I just had to share this story with you about a recent engagement we helped plan here at Magic Kingdom Park for two members of the U.S. military. Right before John graduated from West Point, Cynthia’s National Guard unit was deployed to Iraq for a year. Four...
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Disney says it plans to hire 1000 military veterans – msnbc.com
Los Angeles Times Disney says it plans to hire 1000 military veteransmsnbc.comHere is a public service announcement from Disney on its new "Heroes Work Here" program. By msnbc.com staff In a move to help returning military veterans and "recognize and honor" their service, the Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday announced a new …Disney puts...
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Wounded Military Heroes Play Ball at Walt Disney World Resort
Standing near first base next to Major League Baseball All-Stars Johnny Damon and A.J. Pierzynski, I finally realized who my favorite player is. No, not Pierzynski or Damon. It’s Josh Wege. And Greg Reynolds. And the rest of the members of the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball team running around Field 13 at ESPN Wide...
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Military families treated to a special Disney on Ice performance – Fayetteville Observer
Military families treated to a special Disney on Ice performanceFayetteville ObserverOn Wednesday afternoon, he and Jimmy, 10, and Molly, 8, were among more than 5500 military family members waiting to see a special free evening performance of Disney on Ice's two-hour "Dare to Dream" show at the Crown Coliseum. …Fil-Am to skate as Disney...
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Downtown Disney Holiday Trees to be Donated to Local Military Families
In less than two weeks, the joy of the holiday season will come in the form of a fully decorated tree to 17 local military families from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit! If you happened to visit Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort this weekend, you were likely greeted by the unique and...
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Military Family Officially Kicks Off Holidays at the Disneyland Resort in Lighting Ceremony Presented by SYLVANIA
Last night, Gunnery Sgt. Derrick Poteat, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s S-6 communication platoon, and his family “flipped the switch” on more than 300,000 lights blanketing “it’s a small world” Holiday, transforming the popular attraction into a visual wonderland and officially launching the holiday season at the...
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First lady, Disney stars team up to help military – The Associated Press
TVbytheNumbers First lady, Disney stars team up to help militaryThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Four young Disney stars from military families are teaming up with first lady Michelle Obama to encourage other young people to support families of those who serve. China Anne McClain ("ANT Farm"), Adam Irigoyen ("Shake It Up"), …First lady, Disney...
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Extends Discounts for Military Families
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has a long-standing history of honoring military personnel and their families, and today, we’re pleased to announce that we are extending our discounted theme park tickets and room rates for active military and spouses, retired military, National Guard and Reservists through September of 2012. This extension coincides with The...
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