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The Noble Efforts of the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund

One thing I will never criticize Disney about is the good work done by the Animal Kingdom and its sometimes-partner the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.  The two might technically be separate entities – the Animal Kingdom is a part of Disney World, and the DWCF is a philanthropic branch of the Walt Disney Corporation – but they often work together. Work together, of course, being an operative word.  The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund is what it’s called: a fund.  While some employees might actually go out and do something, the primary purpose of the division is to provide financial support for … Continue reading →

Disney and Disaster Preparedness

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This summer, Walt Disney World will have a new Innoventions exhibit at Epcot. The title of this exhibit will be “StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes”. StormStruck will focus on disaster preparedness and how to make your own home safe for when the next storm hits. With the strange weather patterns we’ve been experiencing worldwide and the devastating effect of more and more storms, both warm and cold weather, the general public is beginning to realize that disaster preparedness is no longer for the seemingly crazy granola-crunching survivalists. Disaster preparedness is something that every family should consider and take very … Continue reading →

The Hidden Fire Hazards in Your Home

When my family went to Disney World last year, we participated in an exercise at Epcot about fire safety. There were two teams that were divided up and armed with flashlights. When the monitor said go, we had to rush through a three-dimensional home filled with different rooms and look for possible fire hazards and put them out before the house burst into flame. The team that found the most fire hazards won. This really got me thinking about the hidden fire hazards in our home. Sure, we know enough not to leave the Yankee Candles unattended or to place … Continue reading →

15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Attention all you foodies and wine-lovers out there: tickets for the 15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival are now on sale. The event, held this year at Epcot from late September through early November 2010, is the place to be for any food lover. Those who also happen to be Disney fans, well, that’s just icing on the cake. For those not in the know, the Epcot Food & Wine Festival is a 45-day-long event celebrating international cuisine and wine. It features demonstrations by celebrity chefs, nightly concerts called “Eat to the Beat!,” children’s activities, street performers, complimentary … Continue reading →