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06-15-2007, 13:43
Disney Parks Set Schedule for Parades, Fireworks, Nighttime Spectaculars on July 4
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Parades, fireworks and nighttime spectaculars will fill Disney parks with Fourth of July fun at Walt Disney World Resort. Here's what's in store on July 4:
Magic Kingdom -- "Disney Dreams Come True" parade (12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.); "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks (9 p.m.); "SpectroMagic" parade (10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.). Park hours: 8 a.m.-1 a.m.
Epcot -- "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" spectacle of lights, music and fireworks (10 p.m.). Park hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Disney-MGM Studios -- "Disney Stars and Motor Cars" parade (3 p.m.); 4th of July fireworks (9 p.m.); "Fantasmic!" nighttime spectacular of dancing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers, fireworks and surprises (10 p.m.). Park hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Disney's Animal Kingdom -- "Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Expedition" parade (4 p.m.). Park hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Additional guest information is available by calling 407/824-4321 or visiting disneyworld.com (http://www.disneyworld.com/).
Magic Kingdom Welcomes 1,000 Immigrants For an Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- In the place where Dreams Come True, approximately 1,000 flag-waving immigrants from dozens of countries will realize their dream of United States citizenship during gala swearing-in ceremonies on the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort.
For the first time in its 36-year history, Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park will be the backdrop as Disney Parks and Resorts and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) jointly host a "Dreams Come True" swearing-in ceremony on the forecourt of Cinderella Castle.
Presided over by U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, himself an immigrant to this country, dreamers from multiple countries will raise their right hand and speak the poignant words of citizenship. The ceremony will feature the presentation of the colors, the national anthem performed by Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan, the Oath of Allegiance and the Pledge of Allegiance. The USCIS will also honor Estefan with its ABC "American by Choice" award for being an exemplary naturalized citizen.
Besides the keynote address by Sen. Martinez, festivities will also include, in front of Cinderella Castle, a stirring performance of "God Bless the U.S.A." by singer Lee Greenwood.
To cap a star-spangled morning, a squadron of Air Force F-15s will streak across the sky as America's newest citizens and their families join in their own July 4th parade down Main Street, U.S.A.
Imagination Movers Kick Off Playhouse Disney in Concert Aug. 30
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A two-month-long series of toddler-friendly weekend concerts kicks off Aug. 30 when Imagination Movers take the stage at Disney-MGM Studios as part of Little Ones Travel Time at Walt Disney World Resort.
Little Ones Travel Time, which begins Aug. 26 and continues through Oct. 28, is a travel season featuring resort hotel packages, targeted online planning tools, Little Ones Magic Hours in Fantasyland, special entertainment, new guide maps and services devoted to families traveling with toddlers or preschoolers.
Each Thursday-Sunday during the special vacation season, Playhouse Disney in Concert presented by HUGGIES® and PULL-UPS® brands will take place at various venues, with Imagination Movers kicking off the fun Aug. 30-Sept. 2. The Movers sing about messy rooms, healthy snacks, sibling rivalry and other topics that relate to being a little kid. Their musical style, however, would sound right at home on a weekly MTV countdown.
Imagination Movers -- Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty -- began in New Orleans in 2003 and now are fast-rising stars on the national music scene thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes and dynamic live shows. In concert, the Movers teach high-energy dances, play games with the audience and make music on their one-of-a-kind trashcan drum set. Kids and parents help perform new kids classics like "The Wah-Wah Song," "Clean My Room," "What's in the Fridge?" and "Looking Out the Window."
Fuego by Sosa Cigars Opens at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island: New Lounge Celebrates the Art of Cigars
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The rich enticing aroma of premium tobacco welcomes cigar aficionados to Fuego by Sosa Cigars, an upscale cigar bar now open at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World Resort.
Cigar connoisseurs can savor a smoke and enjoy other tobacco products in an intimate lounge setting where premium wine, beer, spirits, plus specialty coffees and other non-alcoholic beverages are served daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The new lounge is a tribute to four generations of the Sosa family with pictures of family members decorating the walls. The gathering place blends contemporary furnishings and high tech with old-world charm. Pendant-style light fixtures adorn the room while a hand-crafted glass bar top resembles a floating block of ice. The back bar is illuminated with silhouettes of tobacco leaves and back-lit with images of fire. Custom-designed, hand-crafted wooden humidors hold more than 100 facings of hand-rolled premium cigars -- from the legendary Fuente Fuente Opus X to the highly rated house-branded Sosa cigars. An expanded terrace offers guests outdoor seating as well.
"The Sosa family is honored to open a second location at Downtown Disney, which will allow guests to indulge in life's simple pleasures," said Alex Sosa, director of operations.
Sosa Family Cigars and Walt Disney World Resort have enjoyed a long-standing relationship over the past ten years. Downtown Disney West Side is also home to Sosa Family Cigars, a premium cigar store showcasing a large walk-in humidor and the art of hand-rolling cigars.
Walt Disney World Guests Catch 'Pirates' Fever With Downloadable Treasure for Interactive Game
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Taking interactive ride/game technology to the next level, theme park guests of Walt Disney World Resort can download free, exclusive content and codes for the new Nintendo DS game "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."
From now until Labor Day, guests of Magic Kingdom who bring their Nintendo DS handheld game console with the "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" game to the parks can enhance their adventure of the classic theme park ride, with free downloadable content such as costumes, secret locations, additional characters and weapons.
"X" Marks the Spot: Throughout each attraction's landscape in Adventureland, there are several hotspots marked with the traditional pirate's "X," the international symbol for buried treasure. Once intrepid gamers find the "X," they can turn on their game, and it will give instructions on how to download the booty. (Tip: Gamers should make sure they have played at least the first level of the game up to the first checkpoint -- Jolly Roger -- and have created a saved game.)
About Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World Resort: Pirates of the Caribbean has entertained millions of Walt Disney World guests on a thrilling adventure through dark, mysterious caverns where "dead men tell no tales" since it opened at Magic Kingdom on Dec. 15, 1973. Starring a comical cast of rascals, scoundrels, villains and knaves, the eight-and-a-half-minute Adventureland attraction sends guests of all ages on a rollicking boat ride to a Caribbean seaport under siege by a swashbuckling band of pirates. Flat-bottomed boats that seat 15-18 passengers take guests on a gentle journey through a flume containing approximately 155,000 gallons of water, but beware -- there's a single plunge down a 14-foot chute in darkness, followed by a mild splash.
For additional information on the game or downloads, fans can go to www.atworldsendgame.com/treasure (http://www.atworldsendgame.com/treasure).
Disney's Pirate & Princess Party Returns to Magic Kingdom For Summertime Run
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Regal and rowdy merriment awaits pirate and princess fans during a summertime encore of Disney's Pirate & Princess Party as it revisits Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort for eight select nights beginning Aug. 11.
With an adventure map and treasure pouch in hand, families can embark on a hunt for vibrant beads, chocolates and great fun throughout the Magic Kingdom theme park. Adventurers can explore Magic Kingdom on a quest for pirate coves and princess courts brimming with specially themed entertainment, participate in character meet-and-greets and experience some of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions open throughout the evening. All guests are invited to dress up as a wily pirate or favorite Disney princess.
Day-of-event tickets are $45.95 plus tax (ages 10 and over), $39.95 plus tax (ages 3-9). Phone 407/W-DISNEY or visit <A href="http://www.disneyworld.com/pirateandprincess" target=_new>disneyworld.com/pirateandprincess. Advance tickets (on sale for all nights) are $38.95 plus tax (ages 10 and over) and $32.95 plus tax (ages 3-9). Party nights: Aug. 11, 15, 18, 21, 24, 28, 31 and Sept. 3 from 7 p.m.-midnight.
Thirsty Kids Now Get Free Refills at Disney Table Service Restaurants
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Just in time for summer, Walt Disney World Resort has enhanced the value of kids' meals in table service restaurants by introducing free refills on child beverages -- including juices, milk, bottled water, and soda -- for guests nine years and under. The refill policy, which is offered at more than three dozen table service restaurants in the Disney parks and resorts, does not apply to specialty drinks that typically are not included with the kids' meals.
Reservations Open Aug. 6 for Specialty Dining Events at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which runs Sept. 28 through Nov. 11, will begin taking reservations at 7 a.m. on Aug. 6 for popular specialty dining events such as the Party for the Senses grand tastings. The festival's separately ticketed events are extremely popular with festival guests and availability is limited.
In addition to Party for the Senses, the offerings include wine, cheese and food pairings, prestigious wine schools and tastings, elegant multi-course dinners with wine pairings and other special dining events.
Several hundred Disney and celebrity chefs -- including Cat Cora, Alan Wong, Jeff Henderson, Keegan Gerhard, Colette Peters and G Garvin on designated festival dates -- collaborate with renowned winemakers to create a wide variety of tasting experiences at Epcot and at signature Walt Disney World restaurants.
Regular Epcot admission includes entrance to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, wine and beer seminars, cooking demonstrations, Eat to the Beat! concerts, culinary exhibits and all park attractions and entertainment.
Guests can call 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) for information and to make reservations for special events and programs. Festival details are available at disneyworld.com/food (http://www.disneyworld.com/food).
The 'Sounds Like Summer' Concert Series Heats Up the Epcot Stage Through Aug. 12
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Summer nights rock at the open-air America Gardens Theater at Epcot during the Sounds Like Summer concert series. Tribute bands cover popular songs, with sing-along favorites from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
All concerts included with Epcot admission. Three shows nightly at 5:45, 7 and 8 p.m.
Schedule of performers (entertainment subject to change without notice): June 25-July 1 - Kevin White, A Tribute to Garth Brooks
July 2-8 - Respect, A Tribute to the Queen of Soul -- Aretha Franklin
July 9-17 - Bjorn Again, A Tribute to ABBA
July 18-24 - Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles
July 25-29 - 52nd Street, A Tribute to Billy Joel
July 30-Aug. 5 - Captain Fantastic, The Magic of Elton John
Aug. 6-12 - Transit Authority, The Tribute to Chicago
3rd Annual Family Digest Power of Family Get Together Going to Walt Disney World Resort Over Labor Day Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Lost your groove and looking to get it back? If so, the 3rd annual Family Digest® Power of Family Get Together, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, may be just the ticket. Best-selling author Terry McMillan ("Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"), world-renowned motivational speaker Les Brown, and a number of other high-profile speakers and seminar leaders are participating in the fun-filled Labor Day weekend event that brings together leading African American experts on family, relationships, health and parenting.
In addition to insightful seminars and discussions, activities include a Gospel Idol contest, bid whist and spades tournaments and fun in the Disney parks. For more information and registration, go to www.familydigest.com (http://www.familydigest.com/) and click on the Power of Family banner.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bring Spring Training Back to Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- For the sixth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex to conduct their 2007 training camp from July 27 to Aug. 16. Daily practices are free to all fans and open to the public.
In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers became the first NFL team to conduct training camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports. In 2003, they were crowned Super Bowl Champions for the first time.
For more information on Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex or on the Bucs training camp, visit www.disneysports.com/spectators (http://www.disneysports.com/spectators).
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Parades, fireworks and nighttime spectaculars will fill Disney parks with Fourth of July fun at Walt Disney World Resort. Here's what's in store on July 4:
Magic Kingdom -- "Disney Dreams Come True" parade (12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.); "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks (9 p.m.); "SpectroMagic" parade (10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.). Park hours: 8 a.m.-1 a.m.
Epcot -- "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" spectacle of lights, music and fireworks (10 p.m.). Park hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Disney-MGM Studios -- "Disney Stars and Motor Cars" parade (3 p.m.); 4th of July fireworks (9 p.m.); "Fantasmic!" nighttime spectacular of dancing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers, fireworks and surprises (10 p.m.). Park hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Disney's Animal Kingdom -- "Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Expedition" parade (4 p.m.). Park hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Additional guest information is available by calling 407/824-4321 or visiting disneyworld.com (http://www.disneyworld.com/).
Magic Kingdom Welcomes 1,000 Immigrants For an Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- In the place where Dreams Come True, approximately 1,000 flag-waving immigrants from dozens of countries will realize their dream of United States citizenship during gala swearing-in ceremonies on the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort.
For the first time in its 36-year history, Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park will be the backdrop as Disney Parks and Resorts and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) jointly host a "Dreams Come True" swearing-in ceremony on the forecourt of Cinderella Castle.
Presided over by U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, himself an immigrant to this country, dreamers from multiple countries will raise their right hand and speak the poignant words of citizenship. The ceremony will feature the presentation of the colors, the national anthem performed by Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan, the Oath of Allegiance and the Pledge of Allegiance. The USCIS will also honor Estefan with its ABC "American by Choice" award for being an exemplary naturalized citizen.
Besides the keynote address by Sen. Martinez, festivities will also include, in front of Cinderella Castle, a stirring performance of "God Bless the U.S.A." by singer Lee Greenwood.
To cap a star-spangled morning, a squadron of Air Force F-15s will streak across the sky as America's newest citizens and their families join in their own July 4th parade down Main Street, U.S.A.
Imagination Movers Kick Off Playhouse Disney in Concert Aug. 30
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A two-month-long series of toddler-friendly weekend concerts kicks off Aug. 30 when Imagination Movers take the stage at Disney-MGM Studios as part of Little Ones Travel Time at Walt Disney World Resort.
Little Ones Travel Time, which begins Aug. 26 and continues through Oct. 28, is a travel season featuring resort hotel packages, targeted online planning tools, Little Ones Magic Hours in Fantasyland, special entertainment, new guide maps and services devoted to families traveling with toddlers or preschoolers.
Each Thursday-Sunday during the special vacation season, Playhouse Disney in Concert presented by HUGGIES® and PULL-UPS® brands will take place at various venues, with Imagination Movers kicking off the fun Aug. 30-Sept. 2. The Movers sing about messy rooms, healthy snacks, sibling rivalry and other topics that relate to being a little kid. Their musical style, however, would sound right at home on a weekly MTV countdown.
Imagination Movers -- Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty -- began in New Orleans in 2003 and now are fast-rising stars on the national music scene thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes and dynamic live shows. In concert, the Movers teach high-energy dances, play games with the audience and make music on their one-of-a-kind trashcan drum set. Kids and parents help perform new kids classics like "The Wah-Wah Song," "Clean My Room," "What's in the Fridge?" and "Looking Out the Window."
Fuego by Sosa Cigars Opens at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island: New Lounge Celebrates the Art of Cigars
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The rich enticing aroma of premium tobacco welcomes cigar aficionados to Fuego by Sosa Cigars, an upscale cigar bar now open at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World Resort.
Cigar connoisseurs can savor a smoke and enjoy other tobacco products in an intimate lounge setting where premium wine, beer, spirits, plus specialty coffees and other non-alcoholic beverages are served daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The new lounge is a tribute to four generations of the Sosa family with pictures of family members decorating the walls. The gathering place blends contemporary furnishings and high tech with old-world charm. Pendant-style light fixtures adorn the room while a hand-crafted glass bar top resembles a floating block of ice. The back bar is illuminated with silhouettes of tobacco leaves and back-lit with images of fire. Custom-designed, hand-crafted wooden humidors hold more than 100 facings of hand-rolled premium cigars -- from the legendary Fuente Fuente Opus X to the highly rated house-branded Sosa cigars. An expanded terrace offers guests outdoor seating as well.
"The Sosa family is honored to open a second location at Downtown Disney, which will allow guests to indulge in life's simple pleasures," said Alex Sosa, director of operations.
Sosa Family Cigars and Walt Disney World Resort have enjoyed a long-standing relationship over the past ten years. Downtown Disney West Side is also home to Sosa Family Cigars, a premium cigar store showcasing a large walk-in humidor and the art of hand-rolling cigars.
Walt Disney World Guests Catch 'Pirates' Fever With Downloadable Treasure for Interactive Game
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Taking interactive ride/game technology to the next level, theme park guests of Walt Disney World Resort can download free, exclusive content and codes for the new Nintendo DS game "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."
From now until Labor Day, guests of Magic Kingdom who bring their Nintendo DS handheld game console with the "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" game to the parks can enhance their adventure of the classic theme park ride, with free downloadable content such as costumes, secret locations, additional characters and weapons.
"X" Marks the Spot: Throughout each attraction's landscape in Adventureland, there are several hotspots marked with the traditional pirate's "X," the international symbol for buried treasure. Once intrepid gamers find the "X," they can turn on their game, and it will give instructions on how to download the booty. (Tip: Gamers should make sure they have played at least the first level of the game up to the first checkpoint -- Jolly Roger -- and have created a saved game.)
About Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World Resort: Pirates of the Caribbean has entertained millions of Walt Disney World guests on a thrilling adventure through dark, mysterious caverns where "dead men tell no tales" since it opened at Magic Kingdom on Dec. 15, 1973. Starring a comical cast of rascals, scoundrels, villains and knaves, the eight-and-a-half-minute Adventureland attraction sends guests of all ages on a rollicking boat ride to a Caribbean seaport under siege by a swashbuckling band of pirates. Flat-bottomed boats that seat 15-18 passengers take guests on a gentle journey through a flume containing approximately 155,000 gallons of water, but beware -- there's a single plunge down a 14-foot chute in darkness, followed by a mild splash.
For additional information on the game or downloads, fans can go to www.atworldsendgame.com/treasure (http://www.atworldsendgame.com/treasure).
Disney's Pirate & Princess Party Returns to Magic Kingdom For Summertime Run
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Regal and rowdy merriment awaits pirate and princess fans during a summertime encore of Disney's Pirate & Princess Party as it revisits Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort for eight select nights beginning Aug. 11.
With an adventure map and treasure pouch in hand, families can embark on a hunt for vibrant beads, chocolates and great fun throughout the Magic Kingdom theme park. Adventurers can explore Magic Kingdom on a quest for pirate coves and princess courts brimming with specially themed entertainment, participate in character meet-and-greets and experience some of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions open throughout the evening. All guests are invited to dress up as a wily pirate or favorite Disney princess.
Day-of-event tickets are $45.95 plus tax (ages 10 and over), $39.95 plus tax (ages 3-9). Phone 407/W-DISNEY or visit <A href="http://www.disneyworld.com/pirateandprincess" target=_new>disneyworld.com/pirateandprincess. Advance tickets (on sale for all nights) are $38.95 plus tax (ages 10 and over) and $32.95 plus tax (ages 3-9). Party nights: Aug. 11, 15, 18, 21, 24, 28, 31 and Sept. 3 from 7 p.m.-midnight.
Thirsty Kids Now Get Free Refills at Disney Table Service Restaurants
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Just in time for summer, Walt Disney World Resort has enhanced the value of kids' meals in table service restaurants by introducing free refills on child beverages -- including juices, milk, bottled water, and soda -- for guests nine years and under. The refill policy, which is offered at more than three dozen table service restaurants in the Disney parks and resorts, does not apply to specialty drinks that typically are not included with the kids' meals.
Reservations Open Aug. 6 for Specialty Dining Events at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which runs Sept. 28 through Nov. 11, will begin taking reservations at 7 a.m. on Aug. 6 for popular specialty dining events such as the Party for the Senses grand tastings. The festival's separately ticketed events are extremely popular with festival guests and availability is limited.
In addition to Party for the Senses, the offerings include wine, cheese and food pairings, prestigious wine schools and tastings, elegant multi-course dinners with wine pairings and other special dining events.
Several hundred Disney and celebrity chefs -- including Cat Cora, Alan Wong, Jeff Henderson, Keegan Gerhard, Colette Peters and G Garvin on designated festival dates -- collaborate with renowned winemakers to create a wide variety of tasting experiences at Epcot and at signature Walt Disney World restaurants.
Regular Epcot admission includes entrance to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, wine and beer seminars, cooking demonstrations, Eat to the Beat! concerts, culinary exhibits and all park attractions and entertainment.
Guests can call 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) for information and to make reservations for special events and programs. Festival details are available at disneyworld.com/food (http://www.disneyworld.com/food).
The 'Sounds Like Summer' Concert Series Heats Up the Epcot Stage Through Aug. 12
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Summer nights rock at the open-air America Gardens Theater at Epcot during the Sounds Like Summer concert series. Tribute bands cover popular songs, with sing-along favorites from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
All concerts included with Epcot admission. Three shows nightly at 5:45, 7 and 8 p.m.
Schedule of performers (entertainment subject to change without notice): June 25-July 1 - Kevin White, A Tribute to Garth Brooks
July 2-8 - Respect, A Tribute to the Queen of Soul -- Aretha Franklin
July 9-17 - Bjorn Again, A Tribute to ABBA
July 18-24 - Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles
July 25-29 - 52nd Street, A Tribute to Billy Joel
July 30-Aug. 5 - Captain Fantastic, The Magic of Elton John
Aug. 6-12 - Transit Authority, The Tribute to Chicago
3rd Annual Family Digest Power of Family Get Together Going to Walt Disney World Resort Over Labor Day Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Lost your groove and looking to get it back? If so, the 3rd annual Family Digest® Power of Family Get Together, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, may be just the ticket. Best-selling author Terry McMillan ("Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"), world-renowned motivational speaker Les Brown, and a number of other high-profile speakers and seminar leaders are participating in the fun-filled Labor Day weekend event that brings together leading African American experts on family, relationships, health and parenting.
In addition to insightful seminars and discussions, activities include a Gospel Idol contest, bid whist and spades tournaments and fun in the Disney parks. For more information and registration, go to www.familydigest.com (http://www.familydigest.com/) and click on the Power of Family banner.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bring Spring Training Back to Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- For the sixth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex to conduct their 2007 training camp from July 27 to Aug. 16. Daily practices are free to all fans and open to the public.
In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers became the first NFL team to conduct training camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports. In 2003, they were crowned Super Bowl Champions for the first time.
For more information on Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex or on the Bucs training camp, visit www.disneysports.com/spectators (http://www.disneysports.com/spectators).