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DISNEY MEETINGS & EVENTS SETS THE STAGE FOR THE FUTURE WITH REIMAGINED SPACES AND EXPERIENCES
Disney Meetings & Events continues to elevate the meetings experience with a series of enhancements, including the reopening of a beloved convention center, the redesign of another, introduction of new team-building programs and expansion of creative resources for meeting professionals. It's all part of an ongoing transformation effort at Disney Meetings & Events to create exciting new experiences which inspire and motivate attendees. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center Reopens Following a months-long refurbishment, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center at Walt Disney World Resort has reopened, eagerly welcoming meeting groups, conventions, wedding parties and other social gatherings. Located just minutes from Magic Kingdom Park, the resort's convention center has delighted meeting professionals and attendees with its Victorian charm and timeless atmosphere for decades. Now, with updated enhancements and fresh finishes, a team of Walt Disney Imagineers has breathed new life into the 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, all while preserving the elegant atmosphere guests know and love. The reopening of the convention center marks an exciting milestone in the resort's multi-year refurbishment that includes enhanced guest rooms and refreshed dining experiences at venues such as Cítricos, Narcoossee's and the Michelin star-awarded Victoria & Albert's. Redesign Coming to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Convention Center Blending old-world tradition with thoughtful contemporary design, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the rich cultures and vibrant natural landscapes of Spain, Mexico and the American Southwest. Beginning in 2026, a dazzling new chapter will begin. As part of this reimagining, the resort's convention center will be transformed to incorporate key innovative design elements, leveraging the expertise of the Walt Disney Imagineering team that brought to life the neighboring Gran Destino Tower. Drawing inspiration from this beautiful landmark, the newly redesigned convention center will feature more contemporary touches and an updated color palette, while still honoring the land, heritage and human expression of Mexico and the American Southwest. With more than 228,000 square feet of total function space, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is recognized as one of the largest, single-level convention hotels on the east coast of the U.S. New "Toy Story" Team-Building Session Combining Disney storytelling with purposeful, play-based learning, Disney Meetings & Events continues to introduce new team-building and networking sessions designed to increase audience engagement and deliver a positive return on the meeting experience. "Toy Story - Out of the Box" is a brand-new, team-building activity inspired by the beloved series of Disney Pixar animated films. It joins other engaging choices, including a high-energy, competitive session based on the stories and adventures of Star Wars. Disney Meetings & Events collaborates with leading experts in the field to develop these uniquely themed sessions that take standard team building to a whole new level using Disney inspiration. Disney Creative Studio Unveiled in early 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort, the reimagined Disney Creative Studio serves as an epicenter where meeting professionals collaborate with the Disney Meetings & Events team to design unique conventions, meetings and incentives. The studio brings together all the creative resources needed to craft a seamless, impactful experience together in one hub location, including entertainment and content, audio/visual support, décor, floral, catering and more. The inspired setting is dedicated to helping meeting professionals create impactful experiences and events rooted in the Disney ethos of creativity, innovation and fun. Bringing It All to Life: Disney Event Architects From the first request for a proposal to the event's finale moment, a diverse team of Disney event architects collaborates with meeting professionals to design, build and execute custom gatherings from the ground up. The talented team, including sales and services managers, event producers, culinary experts and more, are proactive problem-solvers who apply a proven Disney approach to experiential design, building on best practices honed over decades by Walt Disney Imagineering. For more information on how to book corporate, association or social events, visit DisneyMeetingsandEvents.com About Disney Meetings & Events Unparalleled in the industry, Disney Meetings & Events is a full-service provider that helps meeting professionals deliver conventions, meetings and incentive programs with real impact. Working with Disney Meetings & Events team of Disney event architects, meeting professionals have access to the creative and production expertise of the world's premier entertainment and communications organization. From creative design to immersive experiences, to return on experience, Disney Meetings & Events is the ultimate co-creator to help inspire, motivate, and energize attendees. Added to that are the inspired settings in which these events take place. They include the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; and aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. For more information, or to submit a request for proposal, visit DisneyMeetingsandEvents.com .

Industry Briefs

DISNEY MEETINGS & EVENTS SETS THE STAGE FOR THE FUTURE WITH REIMAGINED SPACES AND EXPERIENCES

Disney Meetings & Events continues to elevate the meetings experience with a series of enhancements, including the reopening of a beloved convention center, the redesign of another, introduction of new team-building programs and expansion of creative resources for meeting professionals.

It's all part of an ongoing transformation effort at Disney Meetings & Events to create exciting new experiences which inspire and motivate attendees.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center Reopens

Following a months-long refurbishment, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Convention Center at Walt Disney World Resort has reopened, eagerly welcoming meeting groups, conventions, wedding parties and other social gatherings.

Located just minutes from Magic Kingdom Park, the resort's convention center has delighted meeting professionals and attendees with its Victorian charm and timeless atmosphere for decades.

Now, with updated enhancements and fresh finishes, a team of Walt Disney Imagineers has breathed new life into the 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, all while preserving the elegant atmosphere guests know and love.

The reopening of the convention center marks an exciting milestone in the resort's multi-year refurbishment that includes enhanced guest rooms and refreshed dining experiences at venues such as Cítricos, Narcoossee's and the Michelin star-awarded Victoria & Albert's.

Redesign Coming to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Convention Center

Blending old-world tradition with thoughtful contemporary design, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the rich cultures and vibrant natural landscapes of Spain, Mexico and the American Southwest.

Beginning in 2026, a dazzling new chapter will begin. As part of this reimagining, the resort's convention center will be transformed to incorporate key innovative design elements, leveraging the expertise of the Walt Disney Imagineering team that brought to life the neighboring Gran Destino Tower.

Drawing inspiration from this beautiful landmark, the newly redesigned convention center will feature more contemporary touches and an updated color palette, while still honoring the land, heritage and human expression of Mexico and the American Southwest.

With more than 228,000 square feet of total function space, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is recognized as one of the largest, single-level convention hotels on the east coast of the U.S.

New "Toy Story" Team-Building Session

Combining Disney storytelling with purposeful, play-based learning, Disney Meetings & Events continues to introduce new team-building and networking sessions designed to increase audience engagement and deliver a positive return on the meeting experience.

"Toy Story - Out of the Box" is a brand-new, team-building activity inspired by the beloved series of Disney Pixar animated films. It joins other engaging choices, including a high-energy, competitive session based on the stories and adventures of Star Wars.

Disney Meetings & Events collaborates with leading experts in the field to develop these uniquely themed sessions that take standard team building to a whole new level using Disney inspiration.

Disney Creative Studio

Unveiled in early 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort, the reimagined Disney Creative Studio serves as an epicenter where meeting professionals collaborate with the Disney Meetings & Events team to design unique conventions, meetings and incentives.

The studio brings together all the creative resources needed to craft a seamless, impactful experience together in one hub location, including entertainment and content, audio/visual support, décor, floral, catering and more.

The inspired setting is dedicated to helping meeting professionals create impactful experiences and events rooted in the Disney ethos of creativity, innovation and fun.

Bringing It All to Life: Disney Event Architects

From the first request for a proposal to the event's finale moment, a diverse team of Disney event architects collaborates with meeting professionals to design, build and execute custom gatherings from the ground up.

The talented team, including sales and services managers, event producers, culinary experts and more, are proactive problem-solvers who apply a proven Disney approach to experiential design, building on best practices honed over decades by Walt Disney Imagineering.

For more information on how to book corporate, association or social events, visit

DisneyMeetingsandEvents.com

About Disney Meetings & Events

Unparalleled in the industry, Disney Meetings & Events is a full-service provider that helps meeting professionals deliver conventions, meetings and incentive programs with real impact. Working with Disney Meetings & Events team of Disney event architects, meeting professionals have access to the creative and production expertise of the world's premier entertainment and communications organization. From creative design to immersive experiences, to return on experience, Disney Meetings & Events is the ultimate co-creator to help inspire, motivate, and energize attendees. Added to that are the inspired settings in which these events take place. They include the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; and aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. For more information, or to submit a request for proposal, visit DisneyMeetingsandEvents.com .