We are all praying for the people of Houston through this horrible natural disaster. Today, the Walt Disney Company along with ABC television station KTRK-TV in Houston donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to help people who are affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Also, to benefit those impacted by the storm, Disney|ABC Television Group will be hosting a “Day of Giving” on August 31. A “Day of Giving” will begin on Thursday morning with ABC local affiliates and Good Morning America, and continue throughout the day on ABC, Freeform, Radio Disney. Across our social platforms, there will be a #DayofGiving call-to-action to donate to the American Red Cross, with those dollars going to benefit those most impacted.
“Our hearts go out to everyone in the devastating path of this historic storm. It’s hard to fully appreciate the impact, in part because it isn’t over yet. But we know thousands of people have lost everything and now face the daunting challenge of putting their lives and communities back together, and we’re using our unique resources and reach to help those in need," said Bob Iger, Chairman and chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Company.
Disney is also matching dollar for dollar any donation made by Disney Employees to the American Red Cross or any other qualified organizations involved in the relief effort through the Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney Company Foundation.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
New & Returning Acts for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival:
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns this Thursday, August 31. There will authentic performers throughout World Showcase with some new acts and some returning favorites. Here they are:
Suroît – New to Epcot, this renowned band hails from Canada’s Magdalen Islands in eastern Quebec. For four decades, their infectious sound has embraced influences from Cajun, Celtic, bluegrass and rock music. Join Suroît on the Mill Stage at the Canada pavilion, August 31 – October 1.
Margret Almer & The Bavarian Band – World-famous yodeler Margret Almer makes an encore appearance at Epcot this fall. She’ll be performing with The Bavarian Band at the Germany pavilion, beginning August 31 and continuing through the holiday season.
Musique Aramenco – Another returning favorite takes the stage at the Morocco pavilion September 1 – December 30. Musique Aramenco presents a fusion of traditional and modern Moroccan music.
Bodh’aktan – Back by popular demand, Bodh’aktan mixes Quebecois, folk and polka to make fantastic rock and dance music. After rocking stages across Quebec, the United States and Europe, this incredibly popular, kilted band is returning for an Epcot encore at the Canada pavilion October 2 – 22.
Raffy – This musical quartet makes their Epcot debut October 23 – November 26 on the Mill Stage. Raffy’s infectious energy has been embraced across Canada through a live tour, appearances on television and radio airplay of their first hit single.
This year's 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs August 31 through November 13, 2017.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
