LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 9, 2009 - A sea of more than 400 Disney VoluntEARS helped clear 1,080 pounds of trash from the Brevard County coastline on Sat., Nov. 7 as part of the International Coastal Cleanup, the world's largest volunteer effort to improve the health of the ocean and waterways. Disney VoluntEARS, working with the Ocean Conservancy, Keep Brevard Beautiful, United States Coast Guard and the Canaveral Port Authority, represented the largest group participating in the community-wide cleanup event.     "We really appreciate Disney VoluntEARS coming out here to help as one large organization," said John Porter, chairman of Keep Brevard Beautiful. "It makes a huge impact for our county and will make the beaches nicer for every...  [more]

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan 15, 2009) -- -- Guests sailing on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder now have a unique opportunity to learn about environmental efforts aboard Disney Cruise Line through a behind the scenes video hosted by Disney Channel's Brenda Song.    Aptly titled "Behind the Waves," t...  [more]

CASTAWAY CAY, Bahamas (June 16, 2009) -- Standing along the white sand beaches and crystal clear waters of Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, eight year old Madelyn Robinson of Lee's Summit, Mo. was recognized as the 100,000th guest to visit the unique hands-on stingray experience, Castaway Ray'...  [more]

GRAND CAYMAN, (April 21, 2009) - Disney Cruise Line honored the top prize winners of Disney's EnvironmentalityTM Challenge (DEC) educational program today in an awards ceremony aboard the Disney Magic cruise ship. Taking place during a weeklong celebration of Earth Day, the event showcased local...  [more]

CELEBRATION, Fla., (Aug 22, 2008) - Condé Nast Traveler magazine recently honored Disney Cruise Line as a finalist in four categories of the 2008 World Savers Awards recognizing Disney's commitment to community outreach and environmental conservation.   The awards honor travel companies around the...  [more]

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2008) -- Crew members on Disney's private island, Castaway Cay are benefiting from some unusual new neighbors courtesy of a unique conservation program at the island.  The new arrivals are long-spined sea urchins transplanted by researchers in Disney's Animal Programs to...  [more]

At first glance, both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder are beautiful ships featuring sleek lines, classic twin funnels and color schemes reminiscent of Mickey Mouse himself.  But one of the most interesting ways Disney Cruise Line ships are helping to support the environment is actually under th...  [more]

Onboard Disney Cruise Line ships, conservation is not limited to engineers and environmental officers.  Crew members working in shipboard galleys are also involved with this effort, supporting the development of alternative energy sources for small vehicles at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. ...  [more]

Sea turtles are fascinating creatures, but little is known about how they spend much of their lives at sea.  Partnering with the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC), a non-profit focused on sea turtle research, Disney Cruise Line is helping to find out more about sea turtles through a one-of-a-...  [more]

More than 120 Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings embarked on their first adventure when they dug out of their nest chamber and made their way to the ocean at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.   As the first record of hatchlings on the island since Disney's involvement, over 10 years ago, Ca...  [more]

NEW YORK, NY July 7, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advertising Council in collaboration with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Department of Interior, and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, announced today the laun...  [more]