Walt Disney World Resort Welcomes a New Princess
Elena of Avalor, inspired by diverse Latin cultures, debuts August 12 at Magic Kingdom
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Walt Disney World Resort will be the place where families can see Disney’s newest princess – the first inspired by diverse Latin cultures – Elena of Avalor. “The Royal Welcome of Princess Elena” is a live performance that will be presented several times daily at Magic Kingdom Park. Its limited-engagement begins August 12.
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In the special welcoming ceremony on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage, Cinderella and Prince Charming will host their newest royal friend and invite her to share her amazing story with park guests. As part of the show, Elena will recount her magical adventures and triumphant return to Avalor through the song, “My Time.”
While Elena’s music makes the new show shimmer and sparkle, so does the new princess’ vibrant royal gown and glittering crown. Rich in color and detail, the gown reflects Elena’s special qualities and cultural origins. The one-of-a-kind gown is made from 14 yards of crimson Avaloran satin, embroidered with more than 900 flowers that represent her kingdom and family. The beautiful crown she wears holds 222 dazzling jewels.
Elena’s debut at Walt Disney World follows the launch of the new animated series, “Elena of Avalor,” which premiered in a simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior on July 22. It ranks as the #1 series telecast among all kid-targeted TV networks in Total Viewers, Kids 2-11 and Adults 18-49, for 2016 to-date.
A brave and adventurous teenager, Princess Elena embodies all the qualities of a classic Disney princess, displaying thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion. She has the heart and mind of a true leader, making her a princess for everyone.
Fans of Princess Elena can find specialty merchandise like her dress, crown, and scepter throughout stores at Walt Disney World Resort.
Elena will make her debut at Disneyland Resort at Disney California Adventure this fall.
About Elena of Avalor
Set in the enchanted fairytale kingdom of Avalor, the stories of “Elena of Avalor” incorporate influences from diverse Latin and Hispanic cultures through architecture, traditions, food and customs. Magic, mythology, folklore and music also play an important role, with each episode featuring original songs spanning an array of Latin musical styles including Mariachi, Latin Pop, Salsa, Banda and Chilean Hip Hop. The series airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel and weekends at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior.
About Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous, nearly 40-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation destination featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); two water adventure parks (Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon); 36 resort hotels (26 owned and operated by Walt Disney World, includes eight Disney Vacation Club resort properties); four golf courses; two full-service spas; Disney’s Wedding Pavilion; ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; and Disney Springs, an entertainment-shopping-dining complex. Walt Disney World Resort is also included in vacation packages of Disney Cruise Line. Located at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., 20 miles southwest of Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort opened Oct. 1, 1971 and is open daily, year-round. For information on attractions and vacations at Walt Disney World Resort, visit disneyworld.com, call (407) W-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.
“Cara a Cala” a new program on YouTube by Ismael Cala
MIAMI, Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala debuts his new program “Cara a Cala” this Wednesday, August 10th. The format of this new show will be very personal, including close-up interviews with the purpose to encourage personal development, well-being and excellence.
“Those watching will have the chance to get to know thinkers better, as well as celebrities, regular people with extraordinary experiences and leaders, to learn about their experiences and knowledge,” Cala explained from Miami.
A new episode of “Cara a Cala” will be uploaded on Ismael Cala’s YouTube channel every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. The first guest will be Spanish psychologist Enric Corbera, a global guru on emotional freedom. The second part of Mr. Corbera’s interview will be uploaded on Wednesday, August 17th at the same time.
“I am a tireless researcher in search of people’s emotional freedom. My aspiration is for us as human beings to transcend our limitations, express our power, and live in complete harmony and emotional peace,” Enric Corbera explains. Mr. Corbera has developed the BioNeuroEmotion method, and is the founder of the Enric Corbera Institute, in Barcelona (Spain), where he works with a prestigious academic team.
The program may be seen from anywhere in the world at: www.YouTube.com/ismaelcala. Subscribe now!
ABOUT ISMAEL CALA
Communicator, author and international conference speaker on personal development and leadership. For more than five years, he presented the show CALA, at prime time on CNN en Español. His message of social entrepreneurship, mindfulness and well-being is a reference for millions of people who follow his work in books, seminars, workshops and conferences throughout Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Author of the bestsellers, “El analfabeto emocional” (2016) [The Emotional Illiterate], “Cala y Cruz: Las dos caras de la comunicación” (2016) [Cala and Cruz: The two faces of communication], “El secreto del bambú” (2015) [The secret of bamboo], “Un buen hijo de P” (2014) [A real son of a B], and “El poder de escuchar” (2013) [The power of listening].
Las Vegas Hosts Ultimate Mexican Independence Day Celebration With Latin Concerts, Ceremonies And Festive Dishes
El Grito Festivities to Feature top Latin Music Headliners, Fight Nights, Dining Specials and more
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Visitors looking to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this year should look no further than the Entertainment Capital of the World. Next month, El Grito enthusiasts will enjoy some of the world’s top Latin music headliners, festive events and authentic cuisine within the destination. Each year, an impressive array of diverse international and domestic visitors come to Las Vegas to celebrate El Grito in an extraordinary way.
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace will partner with InVegas Magazine to kick off festivities with an official opening ceremony on Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The ode to El Grito will start with a Mexican Consul bell ringing, followed by strolling mariachis and folkloric dancers. Guests can also qualify for special offerings from retailers within The Forum Shops by visiting the InVEGAS hospitality and welcome desks, where they will receive an official wristband. This event is free and open to the public.
On Sept. 16, Mayweather Promotions Presents Fight Night, featuring Ishe Smith vs. Frank Galarza. Fueling the El Grito excitement, the square-off will take place at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. General admission prices start at $29 and reserved prices start at $49. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
To complement the destination’s top-notch entertainment offerings, Las Vegas boasts an array of premier culinary experiences. South-of-the-border bites and celebratory beverages will leave fans and foodies chanting, “Olé!” China Poblano inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will unveil a “Viva Mexico” menu, featuring dishes such as Flautas de Pato con Mole Mihuateco, Chile en Nogada and more. In collaboration with the noodles and tacos restaurant, 123 Tequila will be on-location serving up Mexican-inspired libations. Hussong’s Cantina at the Shoppes at Mandalay Bay joins the celebration with all-day food and drink specials on Sept. 16. Diners may indulge in $3 solo tacos and $6 nachos, or enjoy a special back-to-the-roots menu created by Chef Noe Alcala.
World-class Latin performers taking over iconic venues in Las Vegas include:
- Carlos Santana at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Sept. 14, Sept. 16, Sept. 17-18.
- Mexican mariachi singer Alejandro Fernández at the MGM Grand Garden Arena inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Sept. 15.
- Latin pop greats Emmanuel & Mijares at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Sept. 15.
- Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull at The AXIS Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Sept. 15-16.
- Mariachi and Latin pop legend Juan Gabriel at Mandalay Bay Events Center inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Sept. 16.
- Latin music superstar Enrique Iglesias at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Sept. 16-17.
- Mexican singer/songwriter Gloria Trevi at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Sept. 17.
- Julión Alvarez Y Su Norteño Banda at Mandalay Bay Events Center inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Sept. 17.
- Marc Anthony at The AXIS Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Sept. 17.
- MANÁ at the MGM Grand Garden Arena inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Sept. 16.
To plan your unforgettable trip to Las Vegas, including air and hotel packages, show tickets and more, visit www.LasVegas.com
ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more 11 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. Download the virtual reality app, Vegas VR, to experience Las Vegas from your iPhone or Android by visiting http://www.vrtv.vegas/. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.lasvegas.com.
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Statement by Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), Regarding the Amendment of California Bill SB 1146
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization, representing millions of Evangelicals worldwide, today made the following statement regarding the decision of Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) to amend California bill SB 1146:
“Religious liberty stands as the quintessential firewall again secular totalitarianism. Accordingly, we are grateful that Sen. Ricardo Lara modified the legislation of California Senate Bill 1146. Without a doubt, the unmodified version would have jeopardized Christian institutions and egregiously penalized all students of faith, especially Latino and African-American individuals.
“As an organization committed to fighting all vestiges of intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and hatred, we hope and pray that future legislative proposals will engage the faith community in a viable conversation that will protect the rights of all.”
The NHCLC serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and hundreds of thousands of additional congregations spread worldwide throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. Seeking to reconcile evangelist Billy Graham’s message of salvation with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march of prophetic activism, the NHCLC emphasizes “7 Directives” of Life, Family, Compassionate Evangelism, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.
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Arianna Huffington Keynoted ColorComm’s Conference 2016
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ColorComm, Inc., the nation’s premier membership organization dedicated to advancing the visibility of women of color in communications, recently held its third annual conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida. Arianna Huffington, Founder of The Huffington Post, served as the keynote speaker of ColorComm’s Annual Conference. The ColorComm Conference is an annual business retreat that connects more than 400 executive leaders in communications, marketing, advertising, and digital from across the country.
The conference, commonly referred to as #C2Miami, is the only event of its kind which opened with the ColorComm Circle Awards, the highest honor awarded to women of color changing the face of the communications industry.
A select group of honorees included: Romina Rosado, SVP, News & Digital and Editor-In-Chief, E! News; Jeanine Liburd, EVP, BET Networks; Monica Talan, EVP, Univision and several more. “ColorComm’s Conference is truly inspiring,” said ColorComm Circle Award Honoree and EVP at BET Networks, Jeanine Liburd. “As a long-standing Board Member and now ColorComm Circle Award Honoree, I am so proud of the organization’s commitment to support and honor women of the color in the communications field.”
Keynote speaker Arianna Huffington spoke on the importance of “women helping women” and stressed the importance of work-life balance. Other key speakers of the conference included CNN Weekend Anchor Fredricka Whitfield; President of Essence Communications Michelle Ebanks; President of Ketchum North America Barri Rafferty; US CEO of Edelman Russell Dubner.
“ColorComm is the ultimate conference for women of color in our industry,” said Lauren Wesley Wilson, President of ColorComm, Inc. “These women leave with financial advice, professional and personal development, business partnerships, and most importantly, genuine relationships.”
This year’s conference theme was “Leading the Way.” #C2Miami focused on empowering women to ‘lead the way’ in their careers and how important it is to use their voice to impact change.
Sponsors of the conference included: Prudential, Coca-Cola, Google, Comcast, McDonald’s, NBC Universal, CBS Entertainment Diversity, Univision, BET Networks, Wells Fargo, Toyota, and more.
The ColorComm Conference will be held next year at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami from July 26-28, 2017. For more information visit: www.colorcommconference.com.
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About the 2016 ColorComm Conference (C2: Leading the Way)
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Aeromexico Announces New Route To Austin, Texas
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, has announced the expansion of its service to the south central United States from Mexico City with the addition of Austin to its route network on November 17, 2016, making this its fourth destination in the state of Texas.
The carrier will operate the flight four times a week using a 76 seat Embraer 170 aircraft with the following schedules:
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01:09 p.m. |
03:33 p.m. |
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* Schedules are published in local times and are subject to change without notice.
“The addition of this new service represents the carrier’s 17th destination in the United States, making Aeromexico the Mexican airline serving the largest number of destinations in the U.S.,” said Grupo Aeroméxico Chief Revenue Officer Anko Van der Werff.
“The Austin route allows us to offer customers increased flight connectivity options with an average of 6,500 seats per week, facilitating increased educational and cultural exchange opportunities between Texas and Mexico,” added Mr. Van der Werff.
Austin is the fourth destination Aeromexico serves in the State of Texas, in addition to Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Many large companies are based in Austin, and the capital city is among the major U.S. metropolises experiencing the most significant growth.
“This new nonstop service is a step forward in strengthening ties between these two capital cities, as it not only draws our people closer together but will also increase our economic and commercial potential,” said Mexico’s Consul General in Austin, Carlos González Gutiérrez.
The addition of this new destination increases Aeromexico’s extensive global route network to meet its domestic and international customers’ growing demand for both business and leisure travel from Mexico and Latin America to the United States.
About Grupo Aeromexico
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 17 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada, and two in Asia.
Aeromexico’s fleet of more than 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, and 737 jet airliners and state-of-the-art Embraer 190, 175, 170, and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 B737 MAX jet airliners and ten B787-9 Dreamliners.
As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 672 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel on its codeshare partner flights with Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com
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2017 Mazda3 Raises the Standard with G-Vectoring Control, Refined Performance
IRVINE, California, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — From being named a finalist for World Car of the Year, to landing on Car and Driver’s 10Best list every year it’s been eligible, to numerous awards for the quality and sophistication of its interior, the current-generation Mazda3 has become a standard by which compact cars are judged.
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Now, it’s time to up the game again.
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today introduced the U.S.-spec 2017 Mazda3, which gains notable improvements in refinement, packaging and handling.
The 2017 Mazda3’s exterior tweaks are subtle, but effectively elevate the vehicle’s KODO—Soul of Motion design, adding a bolder grille, available LED headlights and tail lights, and a redesigned rear bumper on five-door models that extends an upscale, monochromatic look to the lower valences. Occupants are treated to an interior that should make anyone seriously question the need to go for a more expensive offering from any other car company.
Perforated black or almond-colored leather seating surfaces are available. The 2017 Mazda3’s leather-wrapped steering wheel has been redesigned for a more comfortable grip, and is newly available with heating elements, a rare feature in its class.
Other interior improvements include an electronic parking brake as standard equipment, freeing up space for storage, and a sliding covered center console design borrowed from its big brother, the Mazda6. Front passengers are treated with storage space in new door pockets that are three times larger than in previous models.
Alas, pragmatism is nothing without purpose, which Mazda3 delivers without compromise. The new Mazda3 will come standard with G-Vectoring Control (GVC), an all-new, Mazda-exclusive technology that uses the engine in conjunction with the steering, throttle inputs and suspension to provide sharper chassis control, leading to a need for fewer steering corrections and greater driver- and passenger-confidence.
Much as Mazda3’s already engaging steering has improved with GVC, Mazda’s engineers have upped the ante with improved NVH damping, too. The 2017 Mazda3 is a substantial 3dB quieter 25 mph over rough roads, thanks to tighter body gaps, improved sound insulation and redesigned weather stripping versus its 2016 predecessor.
With the 2017 updates also come the adoption of available Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring and Traffic Sign Recognition as well as a new, full-color Active Driving Display. These safety features complement Mazda3’s i-ACTIVSENSE suite, which includes Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Smart City Brake Support and Smart Brake Support for highway speeds.
All of these improvements add up to a compelling offering that should captivate those who value the serenity of a winding back road on a Sunday afternoon, yet still crave a practical, attractive and efficient vehicle.
The 2017 Mazda3 arrives in dealers in September, with pricing and packing to be announced closer to its on-sale date.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.
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Seeking the Finer Things in Life: 2017 Mazda6 Makes Global Debut
IRVINE, California, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations today introduced the 2017 Mazda6, gaining further premium refinements and continuing to redefine the notion that one need not compromise driving pleasure for practicality and efficiency.
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Long regarded as one of the best-handling, most-engaging vehicles in its segment, Mazda6 again raises the bar with Mazda’s first application of the all-new G-Vectoring Control (GVC) in North America. GVC is the first in a series of new SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technologies that provide integrated control of the engine, transmission, chassis and body to enhance the car’s Jinba Ittai—”horse and rider as one”—feel.
GVC benefits drivers with more precise control of their vehicles, which its engineers have designed to help reduce the need for steering corrections, leading to greater confidence and control both in day-to-day and spirited driving.
But engineers didn’t stop there. Their desire to seek constantly higher goals led them to bestow Mazda6 with greatly enhanced sound insulation.
Using improved door seals, tighter tolerance between panels and sound insulation materials added to the underbody, rear console, headliner and doors, the aim for Mazda6 was to outclass common midsize-segment cars with its attractive design and establish a unique “Mazda Premium” positioning. Further improvements include thicker front glass to block wind noise, and Grand Touring models receive laminated front side windows.
The 2017 Mazda6 also receives available Nappa leather seating surfaces with contrast-color piping in Grand Touring models equipped with the Premium Package. Other Premium Package contents include a black headliner and heated steering wheel with traditional Japanese chidori stitching similar to what can be found in CX-9 Signature models, heated rear outboard seats, i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology and a bright metallic finish to switches and trim throughout the interior.
Other improvements include a newly available full-color Active Driving Display with font made uniform to what is found in the rest of Mazda6’s displays for both clarity and conformity as well as a 4.6-inch, full-color TFT meter display in Grand Touring models. Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane-Keep Assist and Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring have also made their way into the 2017 Mazda6. Entry Mazda6 Sport models now come equipped with MAZDA CONNECT™ when equipped with a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission as well as the available SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic.
These enhancements join a long list of upgrades made to the previous year’s Mazda6, which included a completely redesigned interior, a new front fascia when equipped with full LED headlights in certain models, an LED-backlit “signature wing” grille, seven-inch MAZDA CONNECT™ display with Commander control knob, white LED interior lighting, electronic parking brake and Sport Mode switch in models equipped with automatic transmissions.
In the U.S., Mazda6 continues to be one of the few midsize sedans offered with an available manual transmission for discerning enthusiasts. All U.S. models are powered by a 184-horsepower, 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G engine.
The 2017 Mazda6 arrives in dealers in September, with pricing to be announced closer to its on-sale date.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.
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