Disney Vacation Club

Spirit of Polynesian Storytelling Comes to Life at New Disney Vacation Club Tower

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金曜日, 5月 10, 2024

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Disney Vacation Club unveiled details for the Island Tower coming to Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows at Walt Disney World Resort. The tower is under construction and projected to open in December 2024. Disney Vacation Club Members will have early access to hotel reservations beginning on June 4, followed by annual passholders on June 5.

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  • LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Disney Vacation Club unveiled details for the Island Tower coming to Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows at Walt Disney World Resort.
  • Disney Vacation Club Members will have early access to hotel reservations beginning on June 4, followed by annual passholders on June 5.
  • The Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows aligns with Disney's 2030 environmental goals while providing Guests with the experience and features they expect from Disney Vacation Club.
  • Disney Vacation Club Members will have access to hotel reservations for Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows beginning on June 4 by contacting Member Services at (800) 800-9800.

Disneyland Resort Announces 2024 Summer Ticket Offer - as Low as $50 Per Child and $83 Per Adult, Per Day - for a 3-Day, 1-Park Per Day Theme Park Ticket, Plus Summer Hotel Offers

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

With thrilling adventures, popular attractions, beloved Disney characters and refreshing summertime treats, there's something for everyone at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.

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  • With thrilling adventures, popular attractions, beloved Disney characters and refreshing summertime treats, there's something for everyone at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
  • With the 3-Day Disneyland Ticket Offer, guests may visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks for as little as $50 per child, per day (ages 3-9), and $83 per adult, per day.
  • * Valid admission and theme park reservation for the same park on the same date are required for park entry.
  • Pixar Fest , a celebration of friendship and beyond, is taking place now through Aug. 4, 2024, at Disneyland Resort.

David's Vacation Club Rentals Celebrates its 20-Year Anniversary with Disney Fan Cruise

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火曜日, 2月 20, 2024

LONDON, ON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- David's Vacation Club Rentals (DVCR), the premier and most trusted source for Disney Vacation Club rentals, is excited to announce its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of accommodating Disney vacations to travelers worldwide. To celebrate this milestone, DVCR is thrilled to introduce a first-of-its-kind Disney Fan Cruise experience. Beginning today, travelers can book rooms aboard the Disney Fantasy Cruise, setting sail from April 23rd to April 27th, 2025.

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  • Embark on the Ultimate Disney Adventure with David's Vacation Club Rentals, Featuring Exclusive Offerings and Special Appearances – Tickets Now Available!
  • LONDON, ON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- David's Vacation Club Rentals (DVCR), the premier and most trusted source for Disney Vacation Club rentals, is excited to announce its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of accommodating Disney vacations to travelers worldwide.
  • Since 2005, David's Vacation Club Rentals has been a family-owned and operated business that prides itself on being the pioneer in the Disney Vacation Club rental space.
  • To learn more about David's Vacation Club Rentals and to book tickets for the Fantasy Cruise, please visit dvcrequest.com

All Around the World, Disney Feeds Communities in Need this Thanksgiving

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木曜日, 11月 16, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Around the world, Disney is committed to giving to those in need. During this special time of year when people gather with loved ones, Disney is volunteering at local food banks and donating food from its kitchens to surrounding communities, sharing Thanksgiving meals as one of the many ways it makes a difference throughout the year.

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  • "Giving is who we are as part of the Disney family," said Chef Gregg Hannon, culinary director at Walt Disney World.
  • In 2023, Disney teams all around the world sought ways to give back to their communities, from donating food to packing Thanksgiving meals at local food banks to hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for Floridians in need cooked by Walt Disney World's very own chefs.
  • Nov. 23: On Thanksgiving, Disney VoluntEARS will also support We Give Thanks at the Honda Center to provide Thanksgiving meals to the community.
  • Disney VoluntEARS will serve those meals to residents on Thanksgiving Day – a tradition 25 years in the making.

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXTEND AND EXPAND STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP THROUGH 2040

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水曜日, 11月 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND), the recognized global leader and a pioneer in the expedition cruises and adventure travel industry, announced today the long-term extension and expansion of the Lindblad Expeditions brand's strategic relationship with renowned exploration and scientific discovery brand National Geographic.

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  • "The extension—and, most importantly, the expansion—of our strategic relationship with National Geographic will enable us to significantly grow our business and each of our brands on an international scale and reach more citizen explorers than ever before," said Sven-Olof Lindblad, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lindblad Expeditions.
  • "Lindblad Expeditions' expertise, history of responsible and safe exploration and outstanding guest experience makes them the right organization to help bring the National Geographic Expeditions brand to life," said Stephanie Young, President, Disney Vacation Club, Adventures & Expeditions and Disney Institute.
  • Lindblad Expeditions will host an investor call this morning at 8:30 a.m. eastern time to discuss the expanded relationship with National Geographic.
  • To learn more about the strategic relationship between Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic, click here .

New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs

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火曜日, 11月 14, 2023

For every direct job on-site at Disney, an additional 1.7 jobs are supported across Florida.

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  • For every direct job on-site at Disney, an additional 1.7 jobs are supported across Florida.
  • Disney revenues and off-site visitor spending contributed to $12.1 billion in total labor income in fiscal year 2022.
  • The study, which was commissioned by Disney, also reflects the economic impact of Disney Signature Experiences in Florida, including Disney Vacation Club and Disney Cruise Line.
  • If history is any indication, when Disney invests in Florida, its residents and businesses benefit.

Disney Vacation Club Celebrates the Grand Opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

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木曜日, 9月 28, 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the creative magic of Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are now open. The all-new tower features 344 thoughtfully themed guest rooms designed to immerse guests in the worlds of classic Disney stories while offering modern, just-like-home amenities only steps away from the Disneyland Resort theme parks.

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  • The stunning, 12-story tower is the 16th Disney Vacation Club property and the first dedicated Disney Vacation Club property at Disneyland Resort since The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa opened in 2009.
  • The Villas at Disneyland Hotel features a variety of themed accommodations for families large and small including duo studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas and multi-level grand villas.
  • Disney Vacation Club members and guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel can enjoy these new amenities and current hotel offerings including restaurants, lounges, shops and swimming pools.
  • Today, there are a total of 16 Disney Vacation Club properties across four states, including Disney's Riviera Resort, the newest Disney Vacation Club property at Walt Disney World Resort, and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaii.

TOUR DE TURTLES CELEBRATES SEA TURTLES, SUPERNATURAL AND SCIENCE AT DISNEY'S VERO BEACH RESORT

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月曜日, 7月 31, 2023

VERO BEACH, Fla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the weekend at Disney's Vero Beach Resort, researchers from the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and Disney Conservation released two sea turtles as part of the 16th annual Tour de Turtles "migration marathon." Tour de Turtles is a fun, educational event that follows the migration of sea turtles from their nesting beaches to their feeding grounds and, ultimately, provides scientific data on how best to protect their species.

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  • VERO BEACH, Fla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the weekend at Disney's Vero Beach Resort, researchers from the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and Disney Conservation released two sea turtles as part of the 16th annual Tour de Turtles "migration marathon."
  • Since the launch of the event in 2008, STC and Disney have collaborated to study 29 sea turtles outfitted with satellite transmitters and released from Disney's Vero Beach Resort.
  • In addition to Tour de Turtles, the Disney Conservation team has dedicated nearly 19,000 hours to studying and monitoring sea turtle nests during the summer nesting season along the five-mile coastline at Disney's Vero Beach Resort.
  • To learn more and follow the turtles' migration, visit the Tour de Turtles website at www.tourdeturtles.org

Christine McCarthy to Step Down as Disney’s Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Lansberry Will Assume Role of Interim CFO

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木曜日, 6月 15, 2023

“Christine McCarthy is one of the most admired financial executives in America, and her impact on The Walt Disney Company during 23 years of dedicated service cannot be overstated,” Iger said.

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  • “Christine McCarthy is one of the most admired financial executives in America, and her impact on The Walt Disney Company during 23 years of dedicated service cannot be overstated,” Iger said.
  • “Kevin has been with the company for more than three decades and is a trusted lieutenant to Christine.
  • McCarthy joined Disney in 2000 as Treasurer and became Chief Financial Officer in 2015.
  • Prior to joining Disney, she was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Imperial Bancorp from 1997 to 2000.

This Week in Travel News: 9 Stories You Need to See

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金曜日, 4月 21, 2023

NEW YORK, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will join The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in welcoming members home when it opens on Sept. 28.
  • The study, which surveyed over 2,000 Americans who plan to travel this year also found that almost three-quarters (73%) would be willing to visit a surprise destination.
  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Las Vegas Sands , United Airlines , and Alaska Air Group .
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