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Disney Institute Leisure Tours Offer Unique Opportunities to See Walt Disney World Resort
Exclusive backstage tours allow guests to go behind-the-scenes

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – June 21, 2010 – Disney guests interested in going behind the scenes at the Walt Disney World Resort now have new leisure tour options from Disney Institute. The professional development and training arm of The Walt Disney Company is offering guests the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at all four Walt Disney World theme parks and get an insider’s look at the operations.

Disney Institute Expands Program Offerings at Disneyland Resort

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – June 18, 2010 – Disney Institute announced today that it is adding a new slate of programs at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. The new programs, which will premiere in July, will focus on a specific topic each day, and are available for individual registration or groups of up to 10 people.

Disney Institute Introduces New One-Day Programs at Walt Disney World Resort

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – June 18, 2010 – Disney Institute announced today that it is adding one-day options to the slate of professional development programs offered at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Disney Institute 2010 Open-Enrollment Schedule Now Available Online
Comprehensive calendar allows participants to book programs more than a year in advance.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) – The 2010 schedule for Disney Institute open enrollment programs is now available at www.disneyinstitute.com. Located under the Web site’s "Events" tab, the extended calendar offers increased flexibility for professionals who want to book training through the end of the coming year.

Disney Institute Enhances Creativity Program with New Guest Speakers, Best Practices, Content
Program Formats Include Keynote Presentations, Half-Day Workshops and Multi-Day Experiences

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2009) – Disney Institute has taken one of its core programs, "Disney’s Approach to Inspiring Creativity," and refreshed it with all-new content, new guest speakers and new behind-the-scenes experiences designed to help organizations define their culture and keep their businesses growing.

New Relationship Brings Disney Institute Programs to Key Business Markets
Learning Tree International will feature D.I. curriculum in Atlanta, Chicago, New York and Washington D.C.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 24, 2009) – Disney Institute professional development programs will soon be offered at Learning Tree Education Centers in select cities throughout the U.S. The programs are part of a new relationship between Disney Institute – the professional development arm of The Walt Disney Company — and Learning Tree, the world’s leading vendor-independent management, business skills and IT training company.

Disney Institute Introduces New Learning Experiences That Explore Brand Loyalty
Programming offers new ideas for building relationships, repeat business and sustainable competitive advantage

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 1, 2009) – Disney Institute has introduced new program content that takes participants inside one of the world’s most powerful and admired brands. An immersive study of Disney’s approach to brand loyalty, the new curriculum offers time-tested best practices for business professionals looking to create a service culture that drives repeat business and long-term success.

Disney Institute Launches New Professional Development Opportunities
Programs Now Travel to Client Locations Around the World

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 1, 2008) – Your customer service scores are down. Your employee turnover is up. What are you going to do next? You’re going to Disney, of course. Now you can even bring Disney to your organization. The Disney Institute, one of the world’s premiere professional development organizations, is taking its renowned expertise to client headquarters and branch locations around the world.

The Disney Institute Premieres New Professional Development Program
Disney Institute Introduces New Learning Experiences That Explore Brand Loyalty

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 20, 2008) – Disney Institute has introduced a completely new version of its popular 3½-day seminar, The Disney Approach to People Management. Offered at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the updated program features new content, case studies and behind-the-scenes field experiences that create an unparalleled professional development experience.

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