Lani
09-02-2004, 01:13 PM
Tom Joyner Family Reunion at Walt Disney World Resort Cancelled Due to State of Emergency Declared by Florida Gov. Bush
Press Advisory
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Neil Foote / REACH Media Inc.
(214) 448-3765
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2004) -- The Tom Joyner Family Reunion at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida scheduled for September 3-6 has been cancelled due to a state of emergency declared by Governor Jeb Bush today.
REACH Media and Walt Disney World Resort executives said they cancelled the event because of the impending threat of Hurricane Frances. The Southwest Airlines Sky Show, scheduled for the morning of Friday, September 3 is still slated to take place.
REACH Media and Walt Disney World are offering full refunds to families that purchased packages and also to single ticket holders to the Saturday night party.
Joyner, who is host of the #1 urban nationally syndicated radio personality, said he wants to make sure all the participating families are safe and asked participants to stay tuned for a more exciting, high quality event for all members of the family in the future.
The Tom Joyner Family Reunion is a three day celebration of music and family. In its second year, the event was eagerly anticipating more than 800 families to Walt Disney World. This year's event was planned to feature a weekend of unforgettable fun as family members of all ages were to be entertained exclusively by world-renowned musical artists and comedians, as well as participate in uplifting activities with Joyner and many special guests.
The Tom Joyner Family Reunion was scheduled to deliver exciting private parties and concerts at Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, and a Sunday worship service and gospel extravaganza along with weekend activities to include family fitness workouts, book club discussions and a slate of family-oriented events to delight guests of every age.
Joyner encouraged listeners to stay tuned to the Tom Joyner Morning Show and to click on to BlackAmericaWeb.com for upcoming events.
About REACH Media Inc.
REACH Media Inc. is a multi-media company formed in January 2003 to develop, acquire, and partner in quality media and marketing opportunities targeting African-Americans through radio, television, event production, and the Internet. Founded by radio personality, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Tom Joyner, REACH is the parent company of The Tom Joyner Morning Show, the nation's #1 urban radio show reaching 8 million listeners weekly in some 115 markets, as well as several other properties such as the Tom Joyner Foundation, the Tom Joyner Family Reunion, the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, Southwest Airlines Sky Shows, and BlackAmericaWeb.com, a virtual town square for visitors (with more than 750,000 members) to get daily news and features and listen to the Morning Show online.
About Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is a world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks, two water adventure parks, 31 resort hotels (21 owned and operated by Walt Disney World); 99 holes of golf on six courses; full-service spas; Disney's Wedding Pavilion; Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex; and Downtown Disney, an entertainment-shopping-dining complex.
Refund information:
Guests who purchased packages for the Tom Joyner Family Reunion will receive an automatic refund. Any guests with questions about this automatic refund may call 1-888-TJFAMILY.
Guests who purchased tickets through Walt Disney World Resort, for the Tom Joyner Family Reunion Party which was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4, should call 407-W-DISNEY concerning refunds.
Guests who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster, for the Tom Joyner Family Reunion Party which was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4, should contact their local ticketmaster outlet concerning refunds.
Press Advisory
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Neil Foote / REACH Media Inc.
(214) 448-3765
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2004) -- The Tom Joyner Family Reunion at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida scheduled for September 3-6 has been cancelled due to a state of emergency declared by Governor Jeb Bush today.
REACH Media and Walt Disney World Resort executives said they cancelled the event because of the impending threat of Hurricane Frances. The Southwest Airlines Sky Show, scheduled for the morning of Friday, September 3 is still slated to take place.
REACH Media and Walt Disney World are offering full refunds to families that purchased packages and also to single ticket holders to the Saturday night party.
Joyner, who is host of the #1 urban nationally syndicated radio personality, said he wants to make sure all the participating families are safe and asked participants to stay tuned for a more exciting, high quality event for all members of the family in the future.
The Tom Joyner Family Reunion is a three day celebration of music and family. In its second year, the event was eagerly anticipating more than 800 families to Walt Disney World. This year's event was planned to feature a weekend of unforgettable fun as family members of all ages were to be entertained exclusively by world-renowned musical artists and comedians, as well as participate in uplifting activities with Joyner and many special guests.
The Tom Joyner Family Reunion was scheduled to deliver exciting private parties and concerts at Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, and a Sunday worship service and gospel extravaganza along with weekend activities to include family fitness workouts, book club discussions and a slate of family-oriented events to delight guests of every age.
Joyner encouraged listeners to stay tuned to the Tom Joyner Morning Show and to click on to BlackAmericaWeb.com for upcoming events.
About REACH Media Inc.
REACH Media Inc. is a multi-media company formed in January 2003 to develop, acquire, and partner in quality media and marketing opportunities targeting African-Americans through radio, television, event production, and the Internet. Founded by radio personality, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Tom Joyner, REACH is the parent company of The Tom Joyner Morning Show, the nation's #1 urban radio show reaching 8 million listeners weekly in some 115 markets, as well as several other properties such as the Tom Joyner Foundation, the Tom Joyner Family Reunion, the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, Southwest Airlines Sky Shows, and BlackAmericaWeb.com, a virtual town square for visitors (with more than 750,000 members) to get daily news and features and listen to the Morning Show online.
About Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is a world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks, two water adventure parks, 31 resort hotels (21 owned and operated by Walt Disney World); 99 holes of golf on six courses; full-service spas; Disney's Wedding Pavilion; Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex; and Downtown Disney, an entertainment-shopping-dining complex.
Refund information:
Guests who purchased packages for the Tom Joyner Family Reunion will receive an automatic refund. Any guests with questions about this automatic refund may call 1-888-TJFAMILY.
Guests who purchased tickets through Walt Disney World Resort, for the Tom Joyner Family Reunion Party which was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4, should call 407-W-DISNEY concerning refunds.
Guests who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster, for the Tom Joyner Family Reunion Party which was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4, should contact their local ticketmaster outlet concerning refunds.