FRED SAWYERS APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – April 30, 2013 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel has announced Fred Sawyers as the general manager of the iconic property located in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.  
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WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN ANNOUNCES DATES FOR FOURTH ANNUAL FOOD & WINE CLASSIC

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – April 9, 2013 – Culinary artistry, fine wine and celebrity chef meet-and-greets will once again highlight the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. The event, back for its fourth year, will be held on Oct. 18 – 19, 2013 at the Epcot Resort Area hotel.
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WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL TAKES TOP HONORS IN THREE CATEGORIES AT THE 2012 STARWOOD NORTH AMERICA SALES AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Hotel sales and marketing director; sales team and revenue management director honored

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – March 29, 2013 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel recently took three top honors among Starwood Hotels & Resorts in North America.
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CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – March 28, 2013 – To help guests celebrate their moms, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel will be offering a special brunch at the character-dining restaurant - Garden Grove - this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

All mothers will receive a mimosa, compliments of the Epcot Resort Area hotel, to enjoy with their meal, while the entire family can enjoy interacting with some of their favorite Disney characters as they dine in the restaurant’s park-like ambiance.
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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUSAT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL
Visitors will enjoy tree-lighting ceremonies, dessert decorations, elves tucking kids into bed and more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - To kick off the holiday season, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is offering a variety of festive events and activities throughout December with two special guest hosts. Like many other holiday travelers, Santa and Mrs. Claus are jetting off to Florida to escape the cold, and once again have decided to spend their vacation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel.

Families can enjoy a unique holiday experience away from home at the Epcot resort area hotel, mingling with a tropically-clad Santa, lighting the tree with Mrs. Claus and even getting tucked in by one of Santa’s elves. Santa’s special helper, an elf named Kandy Kane, will also be vacationing at the resort.
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DAVID WAHBA APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF SALES AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – September 24, 2012 - The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel has named David Wahba director of sales.

Wahba brings nearly 20 years of hospitality experience to his new position, for which he is responsible for overseeing the group sales operation at the 2,265-room hotel. Prior to joining the hotel, he was the complex director of sales and marketing for The Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Ft. Lauderdale and the Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Hotel, where he was responsible for group and leisure sales, marketing and public relations for the multi-brand, multi-hotel complex.
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WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL TO "ELECT" A CANDIDATE FOR A "PRESIDENTIAL" VACATION
One lucky contest winner will be awarded a stay in the hotel’s luxurious presidential suite

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – As the nation prepares for the next race to the White House, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is making its own presidential headlines by giving one lucky guest and their family the opportunity to be treated like a president with their very own presidential vacation to this iconic Walt Disney World hotel.
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WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN & FOOD & WINE CLASSIC RETURNS FOR THIRD SEASON
Appearances and tastings from celebrity chefs Michael Mina and Todd English highlight the two-night culinary event

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – August 17, 2012 – Food and wine tastings, educational experiences and meet-and-greets with celebrity chefs will once again be the focus at the Third Annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel on Oct. 12-13, 2012. The event will include an outdoor festival featuring culinary selections from the Walt Disney World hotel’s award-winning restaurants and lounges, a series of beverage seminars taught by the hotel’s certified experts, and opportunities to meet with celebrity chefs Todd English and Michael Mina.
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CELEBRATE THE SUMMER GAMES AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN
A broadcast of the opening ceremony as well as a visit from past medal-winning athletes mark this special occasion

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – July 11, 2012 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is celebrating the summer games with a special event in the Dolphin lobby featuring the broadcast of the opening ceremonies in London displayed on large screen televisions, complimentary food and beverage and an opportunity to meet with past summer games medalists.
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TEACHERS AND SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION APPRECIATION RATES AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – June 20, 2012 – Now that the school year is over, teachers and school support staff can enjoy the relaxing summer vacations they deserve at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel. In order to thank these professionals for all they do, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is offering special room rates exclusively for them. The rates start at just $139 per night and offer a savings of up to 30 percent off of the standard rates.
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CELEBRATE WITH DAD AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL
In honor of Father’s Day, guests can receive a special rate and complimentary room upgrade during Father’s Day Weekend

DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL NAMED CATERER OF THE YEAR IN BIZBASH FLORIDA READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – May 11, 2012 – Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
Food & Beverage Director Tony Porcellini has been named the 2012 In-House Caterer of the Year in the BizBash Florida Readers’ Choice Awards. BizBash magazine serves as a resource for the special events, trade show, meetings and business entertaining industry.
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