Disney World Inc Events

Disney For All Ages

The Walt Disney Company has been making dreams come true sense the 1970’s. When Walt himself designed the parks and (the mouse) who would run them all, he had no idea what the future would hold. Walt Disney desired to make a difference in the lives of people. His goal was to give the world an escape from reality, which would also be life altering.

Walt Disney Inc. is more than theme parks and entertainment. It also is projects and events that attract billions of people worldwide. These events not only bring in the front line employment but also reach out to the community. Starting with Disney’s Grad nights:

Senior high-grad nights invite students all over to come to Disney World. A Special night is set-aside for these 17-18 year olds for good old-fashioned fun. For one specific night only the parks are theirs to ride rides and have dance parties. It is Disney’s way of reaching out to this age group and providing clean fun before these seniors enter the “real world.” Walt Disney Inc. brings in money from group discounted ticket prices. Also, students must pay for airfare and any other souvenirs.

Next is the Disney college program event: 

This multi billion-dollar company is brilliant. Disney offers college students a 6-month internship program to come to Florida and work. These students get to work in the theme parks and receive benefits and housing for free. Disney pays the students minimum wage and gives the company enough frontline workers to keep the park running. It is a “win win” experience getting to work with the large corporation and coming to Disney World for free. These students usually finish school and have a job when graduating. I was able to do the college program in 2006, and it was an amazing experience.

As Disney reaches out to children and families, it does its best to do projects and events with teens and college students alike. Making this corporation truly the most family friendly. And receiving benefits itself. As the company evolves even more, I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

For more info:

http://www.disney.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch/tv=pc2h4kcz-Q0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMucPRAZzU

Disney Athletes Dreams Come True!

Run Princess

The Magical World of Disney stretches beyond imagination. Just when you think this multi-billion dollar company cannot get bigger, new events bring in over 20,000 people Just for a weekend. A company known for its theme parks, live entertainment, and film industry, has now extended into the world of athletes.

            The Disney Princess Half Marathon was held for its third year on February 27, 2011, bringing in over 17,000 women (not including all of their families). These women wake up at 3am get on buses and get ready to blaze the trail from Epcot to Cinderella’s dream castle in the Magic Kingdom. Disney does this race up right with entertainment for every mile.

            The Walt Disney company dreams astronomical ways to bring in athletes and “non-athletes” to participate in this major event. It includes Children’s races to bring fun and exercise for the whole family. The weekend begins with an expo, out sourcing company’s such as Nike, Bio freeze, Lady Footlocker, and many more so that women can shop have fun and be fully prepared for the race ahead. Even the packets include specialty discount items on merchandise. Running never seemed so magical.

            I personally was able to run in the half marathon this year. Not being an experienced runner, I was nervous about finishing. But Disney does the race up well. Every mile there was entertainment such as high school bands, and character friends. Also they were able to think of everything from first aid stands, water and power aid, and even portable bathrooms on every mile. With safety in mind everyone is able to run.

            Finally, the best part about running “Disney style,” is that everyone is a winner!! As each person crosses the finish line, they are awarded with a medal and photo opportunities saying that they completed the race! Photo opportunities with marathon runners and the famous Mickey and Minnie are available as well. For the experienced athletes the race is timed so that every person can achieve their own personal best.

 

            In a world where Dreams come true, dreams can be defined in so many ways. Through the world of entertainment and a vivid imagination and also through the physical and emotional training of a race! Disney has made Dreams in a whole new way. 

For more info go to

http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/princess-half-marathon/

http://www.mydisneymarathon.com/Princess/