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Westside Children's Therapy's Disney World Planning Guide for Parents with Children with Special Needs

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

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Planning a family vacation to Disney is an exciting experience, but it can also be daunting, especially when you have a child with cognitive or physical disabilities.

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Planning a family vacation to Disney is an exciting experience, but it can also be daunting, especially when you have a child with cognitive or physical disabilities.
However, ALL families can enjoy a Disney vacation (or any vacation for that matter) with a little extra planning and flexibility.
Westside's tips have already helped families with children with special needs make their trip possible!
If you want to plan a trip to Disney but are unsure of special needs accommodations and want some answers, this is a great place to start!

EMPLOYEE VACATION GIVEAWAYS AT INSTANT BRANDS CONTINUE TO REWARD AND INSPIRE

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot®, Corelle®, Pyrex® and more, offers a compelling employee rewards program to recognize its U.S.-based plant and distribution center employees' commitment. As part of Instant Brands' continuing investment in its workforce, the company awarded another five deserving employees with an all-expense paid vacation for two.

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As part of Instant Brands' continuing investment in its workforce, the company awarded another five deserving employees with an all-expense paid vacation for two.
The five winners of the most recent vacation rewards drawings represent each of Instant Brands' five U.S.-based manufacturing and distribution centers:
These vacation rewards drawings are for the best attendance records from July 1 – Dec. 31, 2022.
Within the past nine months, Instant Brands has awarded 10 employees with all-expense paid vacation getaways.
In summer 2022, Instant Brands held its first series of vacation rewards drawings, specific to the best attendance records from March 7 through June 30, 2022.

Wood Partners Debuts Latest Development in Nation's Third-Fastest Growing Master-Planned Community

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading multifamily real estate developer Wood Partners today announced the grand opening of its newest luxury residential property, Alta at Horizon West, located in Winter Garden, Florida.

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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading multifamily real estate developer Wood Partners today announced the grand opening of its newest luxury residential property, Alta at Horizon West, located in Winter Garden, Florida.
Residents of Alta at Horizon West will also enjoy convenience to Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, located directly across Avalon Road, and Walt Disney World, just 10 minutes away.
In total, Alta at Horizon West includes 348 garden-style apartment homes comprised of efficiently designed one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans.
Alta at Horizon West is managed by Wood Residential.

Make-A-Wish, American Airlines, Disney and The Points Guy Take Off on The Best Flight Ever in support of 27 children battling critical illnesses

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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PHOENIX, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish, American Airlines, The Walt Disney Company, and The Points Guy are coming together to grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses ahead of World Wish Day, the anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of the organization more than 40 years ago. On Wednesday, April 12, the 27 wish families will board The Best Flight Ever and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from New York to Orlando to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort.

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The Best Flight Ever will offer a memorable in-flight experience and magical moments provided by American Airlines, with travel guru Brian Kelly, widely known as The Points Guy, serving as the onboard emcee.
"As a lover of travel, long-time supporter of Make-A-Wish, and firm believer in using travel as a force for good, I'm thrilled to be hosting The Best Flight Ever alongside Make-A-Wish, American Airlines, and Disney.
The chartered wish flight will land at Orlando International Airport, and families will be welcomed by volunteers cheering their arrival.
The Best Flight Ever is a perfect example of the impact that's possible when communities unite to make wishes happen.

Walt Disney World Gives Local Teachers and Community Early Preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run Before April 4 Opening

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Monday, April 3, 2023

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise on Tuesday, April 4, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed local Central Florida teachers and community leaders for a special preview of the attraction and announced a new donation of $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools.

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Caps resort's 50th Anniversary celebration that included over $6.5 million in grants from Disney to Central Florida nonprofits.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise on Tuesday, April 4, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed local Central Florida teachers and community leaders for a special preview of the attraction and announced a new donation of $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools.
Walt Disney World just wrapped up its 50th Anniversary celebration, which included more than $6.5 million in grants to 60+ nonprofits.
During the celebration, Walt Disney World cast personally volunteered more than 233,000 hours at local organizations through our Disney VoluntEARS Program.

Radio and Podcast Veteran Bert Weiss Launches Debut Book “Listenable”

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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Weiss celebrated the book launch at a private event in Atlanta with clients and friends on March 28.

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Weiss celebrated the book launch at a private event in Atlanta with clients and friends on March 28.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230329005717/en/
Bert Weiss and friends celebrate the launch of "Listenable" at a private party on March 28.
“The principles of content and delivery for a personality-driven radio program are the exact same for a podcast — in fact, they’re the same for any successful piece of entertainment,” said “Listenable” author Bert Weiss.
To date, Weiss and team have served nearly 260 children and families with the hope of enriching lives, while connecting people who are enduring similar challenges.

Delaware North Launches 'Bee the Difference' Campaign for Earth Month

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

"Delaware North is honored to place a much-needed spotlight on one of the hardest working creatures on our planet: the bee.

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"Delaware North is honored to place a much-needed spotlight on one of the hardest working creatures on our planet: the bee.
Bees are critical to our environment and agriculture," said Debbie Friedel, corporate director of sustainability at Delaware North.
Exclusively available during the month of April, Delaware North will be offering guests at more than 100 of its domestic operating locations a specially crafted cocktail, the "Bee's Harvest Margarita," a premium margarita made with PATRÓN Silver Tequila.
The project offers a variety of grants and resources to schools and nonprofit organizations across North America, Canada and beyond.

Hollywood Star Halle Bailey Helps Disney Dreamers Academy Students DREAM BIG at Walt Disney World Resort

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Monday, March 27, 2023

The teens, recognized as Disney Dreamers, were selected from among thousands of applicants to participate in the mentoring program.

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The teens, recognized as Disney Dreamers, were selected from among thousands of applicants to participate in the mentoring program.
Created and hosted by Walt Disney World, the program is designed to broaden career awareness and create opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America.
The 100 students, along with a parent or guardian, received an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World to participate in the program.
Several students experienced the new TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise ahead of its official opening at Magic Kingdom Park on April 4.

GOGO Charters Celebrates Florida Growth with Orlando Bus Fleet Expansion

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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HOUSTON and ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing greater Orlando .

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HOUSTON and ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing greater Orlando .
GOGO Charters will offer one-time and recurring group transportation services in Central Florida for a variety of trips, events and special occasions.
Coordinating travel can be stressful, but GOGO Charters offers a solution," said Farzin Parsa, President of GOGO Charters.
GOGO Charters offers transportation solutions for every type of group trip, including short local journeys and long-distance trips.

reAlpha Asset Management Inc. Launches Fractional Ownership Platform for Short-Term Rentals

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The first vacation rental available on reAlpha’s new platform is the “Jasmine,” a five-bed, 4.5-bath property located in Orlando, Florida, America’s largest travel and tourism destination.

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The first vacation rental available on reAlpha’s new platform is the “Jasmine,” a five-bed, 4.5-bath property located in Orlando, Florida, America’s largest travel and tourism destination.
reAlpha’s innovative and easy-to-use fractional ownership platform, which can be accessed through the company’s web-based application, allows accredited and non-accredited investors to add well-located vacation rentals to their investment portfolios through “initial property offerings.” Investors also have the ability to track the performance of their investments through the platform.
“Our goal from day one was to create best-in-class technology that would enable everyone to acquire fractionalized ownership in the growing short-term vacation rental asset class,” said Giri Devanur, CEO of reAlpha.
Based on AirDNA and its own analysis, reAlpha believes the Jasmine is capable of generating annual revenue of over $61,000.