Celebrate the Summer Games at
the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
A broadcast of the opening ceremony as well as a visit from past medal-winning
athletes mark this special occasion
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – July 12, 2012 –
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is celebrating
the summer games with a special event in the Dolphin lobby featuring
the broadcast of the opening ceremonies in London displayed on large
screen televisions, complimentary food and beverage and an opportunity
to meet with past summer games medalists.
The
event will take place Friday, July 27 from 6 - 9pm and is open to hotel
guests and the general public. On hand to interact, take photos and
sign autographs with guests
will be medalists: Wendy Bruce-Martin (’92 gymnast), Scott Johnson (‘84
and ’88 gymnast) and Fred Tyler (’72 swimmer). “Gold medal” cookies,
British-themed edible treats and recreational activities for kids will
all be part of the festivities at the
Orlando hotel.
For more information and to RSVP for the event, visit
www.swandolphin.com/summergames.
(Reservations are not required.)
About the athletes:
Bruce-Martin
was part of gymnastics team USA in 1992 and helped the team bring home
the bronze medal from Barcelona, Spain. Bruce-Martin now coaches
gymnastics, with the goal of opening her own gym. Bruce-Martin was
recently inducted into the USAG Gymnastics hall of fame in 2010 and the
Broward County Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.
Johnson
is a two-time Olympian gymnast, winning the gold medal in 1984 and
captaining the team in 1988. Since retiring from gymnastic competition
in
1988, Johnson has continued to train up-and-coming gymnastic
competitors in the Orlando, Fla. area.
Tyler
earned a gold medal in the 4x200 meter freestyle relay and took fifth
in the 200 meter free at the 1972 games in Munich, Germany. He currently
teaches at Lake Mary High School in Lake Mary, Fla. and was previously
the school’s head aquatic coach where he trained numerous state
champions and All Americans in both swimming and water polo.
What: Summer Games Celebration at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm, July 27
Opening ceremonies broadcast begins at 7:30pm
Where: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, Dolphin Lobby
1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 32830
Who: The event is free and open to hotel guests and the public (Please note, there is a fee
for on-site parking)
For more
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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.
