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• newBeautifully Disney Makeup Tutorial: Pop of Minnie Lipstick
  Recently, I introduced the first in a series of Beautifully Disney makeup tutorials for Disney Parks, offering you tips and tricks for using some of our favorite items. I’m excited to bring to you the next tutorial, which introduces a brand-new pro…
  Published: 3 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 10:02pm
• newStrike Up the Bands, Cue the Choirs: Music In Our Schools Tour Makes Surprise Appearance at Festival Disney’s 10th Anniversary

  

  This past weekend, we kicked off the 10th anniversary of Festival Disney in a big way – with a surprise performance by Danielle Bradbery, the 17-year-old country music sensation and winner of The Voice. Her Saturday-night appearance was a highlight…
  Published: 6 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 7:30pm
• newFinding ‘Frozen’ Merchandise at Disney Parks

  

  I’ve found it’s no secret that Disney’s ‘Frozen’ (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/frozen-shines-at-oscars-sisters-to-debut-in-disney-festival-of-fantasy-parade-sunday-at-magic-kingdom-park/) continues to be popular with Guests…
  Published: 9 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 3:33pm
• newAll in the Details: Mining Props Inside Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park

  

  This week’s “All in the Details” photo was snapped by Walt Disney Imagineering inside the Mine Scene at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attractopm in New Fantasyland. In this scene, the Dwarfs are hard at work in the mine and this chalkboard is how…
  Published: 12 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 1:00pm
• Disney Parks Encourage Family Time with America’s Most Playful Family Contest

  

  Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have always been a place where kids and adults create family experiences together – it’s how Walt Disney himself envisioned the park and it’s an integral part of our heritage. So we’re excited to support an oppo…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 11:56pm
• ‘Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade’ Debuts at Magic Kingdom Park

  

  The “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade” has arrived at Magic Kingdom Park!
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 7:00pm
• Space Mountain Shirts Cleared for Launch on Disney Parks Online Store March 10-16, 2014

  

  “Space shuttle, this is flight safety…” I can still recall my first ride on Space Mountain during my first trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in July 1983. The attraction was my first Disney coaster and, despite some tears after that first ri…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 2:01pm
• Step In Time: ‘SpectroMagic’ Lights up Magic Kingdom Park

  

  On October 1, 1991, Magic Kingdom park welcomed a brand-new nighttime parade: “SpectroMagic”
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 1:03pm
• Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap

  

  This year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival returned to the park this week, with new Muppet-themed topiaries, Outdoor Kitchens, and Flower Power concerts.
  Published: 3 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 12:57pm

• Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Steps Off Sunday at Magic Kingdom Park

  

  "Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade," the newest procession to make its way down Main Street, U.S.A., will debut at Magic Kingdom Park this Sunday, March 9.
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 7:00pm

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• newCheck out these limited new Space Mountain shirts! http://di.sn/aUs

  

  Check out these limited new Space Mountain shirts! http://di.sn/aUs
  Published: 3 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 10:00pm
• newWhat's your favorite snack or meal at Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon? Comment...

  

  What's your favorite snack or meal at Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon? Comment below and we'll feature the results!
  Published: 12 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 1:07pm
• Check out this gallery featuring the Magic Kingdom's newest parade! http://di.sn...

  

  Check out this gallery featuring the Magic Kingdom's newest parade! http://di.sn/jZp
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 8:50pm
• Is this your #DisneySide?

  

  Is this your #DisneySide?
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 12:55pm
• Happy Opening Day to the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom!

  

  Happy Opening Day to the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom!
  Published: 2 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 10:20pm
• You never know where a Disney Vacation Club Membership will take you!

  

  You never know where a Disney Vacation Club Membership will take you!
  Published: 3 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 10:00pm
• Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight!

  

  Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight!
  Published: 3 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 2:00pm
• Visit our friends at Disney's PhotoPass Service for more great photos like this!

  

  Visit our friends at Disney's PhotoPass Service for more great photos like this!
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 10:00pm
• Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration early at Downtown Disney this weekend!...

  

  Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration early at Downtown Disney this weekend! http://di.sn/pS9
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 2:00pm

• Get everyone in the picture with Memory Maker! http://di.sn/dVa

  

  Get everyone in the picture with Memory Maker! http://di.sn/dVaMemory Maker
  Published: 5 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 10:00pm
• Check out this POV video from Typhoon Lagoon!

  

  Check out this POV video from Typhoon Lagoon!Crush 'n' Gusher POV
  Published: 5 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 6:54pm
• The seaweed is always greener at Disney's Art of Animation Resort!

  

  The seaweed is always greener at Disney's Art of Animation Resort!
  Published: 6 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 10:00pm
• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has officially begun!

  

  Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has officially begun!
  Published: 6 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 2:00pm
• Check out this new view of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! http://di.sn/dWs

  

  Check out this new view of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! http://di.sn/dWs
  Published: 7 days ago, 4 Mar 14, 10:00pm
• Here’s to a magical week!

  

  Here’s to a magical week!
  Published: 8 days ago, 3 Mar 14, 1:59pm
• Wishing our friends from Frozen good luck at The Oscars tonight at 7e|4p on ABC!

  

  Wishing our friends from Frozen good luck at The Oscars tonight at 7e|4p on ABC!
  Published: 9 days ago, 2 Mar 14, 4:00pm
• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival begins March 5! Who’s excited?

  

  Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival begins March 5! Who’s excited?
  Published: 10 days ago, 1 Mar 14, 2:00pm
• With 140 characters from Disney Parks, we’re announcing our All-Night #DisneySid...

  

  With 140 characters from Disney Parks, we’re announcing our All-Night #DisneySide party to kick off summer! Learn more: http://di.sn/tTE
  Published: 11 days ago, 28 Feb 14, 3:29pm
• Check out the first on-board video of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!

  

  Check out the first on-board video of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!Walt Disney Imagineering Shares First On-Board Video of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom...disneyparks.disney.go.comJust minutes ago, Walt Disney Imagineering released a new video…
  Published: 12 days ago, 27 Feb 14, 10:00pm
• From one princess to another

  

  From one princess to another
  Published: 12 days ago, 27 Feb 14, 2:00pm

Disney World News Online

• The best pizza in Disney World - WESH Orlando

  

  WESH OrlandoThe best pizza in Disney WorldWESH OrlandoHands down, my vote for best pizza in all of Walt Disney World goes to the fairly recent newcomer, Via Napoli. We were all abuzz when the new eatery was announced for Epcot's Italy Pavilion. It se…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 5:53pm
• Festival of Fantasy parade debuts high-energy entertainment at Walt Disney ... - Inside the Magic

  

  PursuitistFestival of Fantasy parade debuts high-energy entertainment at Walt Disney ...Inside the MagicToday Walt Disney World debuted a new daytime parade for the Magic Kingdom theme park for the first time in more than a decade. The new Festival o…
  Published: 2 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 10:02pm
• Is Thor going to Disney World? (*Updated) - Theme Park Insider

  

  Theme Park InsiderIs Thor going to Disney World? (*Updated)Theme Park InsiderThe Universal Orlando deal is why Disney's "Avengerail" monorail skin promoting the Avengers movie could not run on the Epcot line at the Walt Disney World Resort. That grap…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 9:11pm
• Disney World exec retiring, sparking hotel and transportation shakeup - Orlando Sentinel

  

  The LedgerDisney World exec retiring, sparking hotel and transportation shakeupOrlando SentinelA top Walt Disney World executive is retiring, prompting a shakeup in the resort's hotel and transportation divisions. Kevin Myers, a 42-year Disney vetera…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 4:03pm
• Disney Golden Oak: How the rich do Disney World - Fox News
  Disney Golden Oak: How the rich do Disney WorldFox NewsFor those who can afford it, there is a VIP experience at Disney World that includes avoiding the long lines for rides, hiring tour guides to cut down on the tumult of the park, exclusive encount…
  Published: 5 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 6:38pm
• Ultimate Walt Disney World 2014 Planner - Fodor's Travel

  

  Fodor's TravelUltimate Walt Disney World 2014 PlannerFodor's TravelWalt Disney World is one of the most popular vacation destinations on the planet for the sheer fact that it offers so much to see and do. No matter what your age, you'll find somethin…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 11:06pm
• Starbucks to open big store in Downtown Disney - USA TODAY

  

  Design & TrendStarbucks to open big store in Downtown DisneyUSA TODAYStarbucks is wishing upon a star named Disney. The world's largest coffee chain is all-out linking its brand to the Happiest Place on Earth. Although a handful of Starbucks licensed…
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 12:55pm
• Disney World raises admission prices to $99 a day - USA TODAY

  

  Yahoo Finance (blog)Disney World raises admission prices to $99 a dayUSA TODAYDisney's Magic Kingdom has raised prices for the second time in eight months, bringing the cost of single-day admission to the Orlando theme park to $99 for adults and chil…
  Published: 14 days ago, 25 Feb 14, 6:06pm
• Walt Disney World readies full rollout of MyMagic+ as MagicBands become ... - Inside the Magic

  

  Inside the MagicWalt Disney World readies full rollout of MyMagic+ as MagicBands become ...Inside the MagicIt's been more than a year since Walt Disney World first announced MyMagic+, revealing details of new ways to reserve times for rides, shows, a…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 6:36pm

• Disney World debuts new Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom - News 13 Orlando

  

  News 13 OrlandoDisney World debuts new Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic KingdomNews 13 OrlandoFans packed Main Street U.S.A. at Disney's Magic Kingdom for a glimpse at the newest parade, which had its grand opening run Sunday. The Festival of Fant…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 5:51pm

Mickey News

• newDisney/ABC television chief Anne Sweeney stepping down next January
  Anne Sweeney, who has been in charge of Walt Disney Co.'s expansive Burbank-based television empire for nearly a decade, is leaving the company next January.         Disney – Yahoo News Search Results
  Published: 3 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 9:39pm
• newDisney’s ‘Frozen’ teaches kids to be gay, pastor says – Orlando Sentinel (blog)
  On Top Magazine Disney's 'Frozen' teaches kids to be gay, pastor saysOrlando Sentinel (blog)Religious talk show host Kevin Swanson is claiming that Disney's hit animated film 'Frozen' is the work of the Devil and teaches children to be gay. According…
  Published: 5 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 7:38pm
• newDisney Cruise Line Advising Chef, Arnaud Lallement, Wins Coveted Three Michelin Stars
  Bonjour, Disney Parks Blog fans! I have some very exciting Disney Cruise Line news to share with you. Chef Arnaud Lallement, advising chef to our French-inspired restaurant Remy, was recently awarded a prestigious three Michelin stars for his family-…
  Published: 5 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 7:34pm
• newDisney Invests $1 Billion To Wearable Technology: Will MyMagic+ Revolutionize … – International Business Times
  International Business Times Disney Invests $ 1 Billion To Wearable Technology: Will MyMagic+ Revolutionize …International Business TimesThe program is called MyMagic+ and uses a combination of a website, smartphone app and bracelets called MagicBa…
  Published: 8 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 4:38pm
• newFinding ‘Frozen’ Merchandise at Disney Parks
  I’ve found it’s no secret that Disney’s “Frozen” continues to be popular with guests of all ages visiting Disney Parks. Recently, my son made a drawing for Anna and Elsa, which he gave to them during a visit to Norway Pavilion at Epcot. On…
  Published: 8 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 4:34pm
• newDisney Characters Help Autistic Child Emerge From Lonely Autism – ABC News
  ABC News Disney Characters Help Autistic Child Emerge From Lonely AutismABC NewsOver time, Owen became lost in a library of animated Disney movies, rewinding and replaying them, and his parents, journalists Ron and Cornelia Suskind, worried about the…
  Published: 11 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 1:38pm
• newAll in the Details: Mining Props Inside Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park
  This week’s “All in the Details” photo was snapped by Walt Disney Imagineering inside the Mine Scene at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction in New Fantasyland. In this scene, the Dwarfs are hard at work in the mine and this chalkboard is how…
  Published: 11 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 1:34pm
• newAs Disney profits soar, unions negotiate for higher pay – Orlando Sentinel
  The Ledger (blog) As Disney profits soar, unions negotiate for higher payOrlando SentinelThe last time Walt Disney World and its largest group of unions negotiated a new contract, the resort was slogging through a year in which attendance sank and Di…
  Published: 14 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 10:38am
• newStarbucks Opens at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
  Disneyland Resort guests can now enjoy a unique Starbucks location near World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney District! The new store offers a first-of-its-kind Starbucks experience through its expanded size and outdoor patio, engaging guest e…
  Published: 17 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 7:34am

• newBill could help Disney with MagicBand design – Orlando Sentinel (blog)
  Bill could help Disney with MagicBand designOrlando Sentinel (blog)Walt Disney World is once again leading a lobbying effort to strengthen penalties on theme-park ticket fraud and to ensure the protections also apply to its microchip-embedded MagicBa…
  Published: 20 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 4:38am
• newA Mom’s Take: Experiencing Europe Before You Even Step off the Ship with Disney Cruise Line
  One of Disney Cruise Line’s differentiators is the way we bring destinations alive on our ships. During our Mediterranean voyages this summer, you’ll get a taste of the area’s culture through various onboard offerings like entertainment and din…
  Published: 20 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 4:34am
• newDisney Magic review: Disney Cruise Line’s oldest ship has lots of new features – Orlando Sentinel
  Lancashire Telegraph Disney Magic review: Disney Cruise Line's oldest ship has lots of new featuresOrlando Sentinel"This is a thrill experience that we wanted to give the older guests on our ships an opportunity to experience," said Disney Cruise Lin…
  Published: 23 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 1:38am
• newDisney Parks Encourage Family Time with America’s Most Playful Family Contest
  Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have always been a place where kids and adults create family experiences together – it’s how Walt Disney himself envisioned the park and it’s an integral part of our heritage. So we’re excited to support an oppor…
  Published: 23 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 1:34am
• Popular In-Park Social Media Program Expands to Cover Entire Disneyland Resort
  Big news for Disneyland Resort guests today … Disneyland Today is growing! Beginning today, the official source for in-park social media updates and information, Disneyland Today, will expand to cover the entire Disneyland Resort. Joining forces wi…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 10:34pm
• ‘Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade’ Debuts at Magic Kingdom Park
  The “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade” has arrived at Magic Kingdom Park! The parade, which serves as a tribute to New Fantasyland, officially debuted as the park’s new daily afternoon parade on Sunday. Gallery ‘Disney Festival of Fantasy Pa…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 7:34pm
• Disney World exec retiring, sparking hotel and transportation shakeup
  A top Walt Disney World executive is retiring, prompting a shakeup in the giant resort's hotel and transportation divisions.         Disney – Yahoo News Search Results
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 5:39pm
• Comcast takes on Disney for tourism – Houston Chronicle
  Theme Park Insider Comcast takes on Disney for tourismHouston ChronicleIn this photo provided by Disney Parks, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel poses with Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort Dec. 11, 2013, in Lake B…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 4:38pm
• Space Mountain Shirts Cleared for Launch on Disney Parks Online Store March 10-16, 2014
  “Space shuttle, this is flight safety…” I can still recall my first ride on Space Mountain during my first trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in July 1983. The attraction was my first Disney coaster and, despite some tears after that first ri…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 4:34pm
• Starbucks to open big store in Downtown Disney – USA TODAY
  Starbucks to open big store in Downtown DisneyUSA TODAYThat's not pixie dust in your Starbucks Grande Caffe Latte. But there is plenty of pixie dust in the air, as Starbucks on Monday opens an outside-the-box coffee shop at the Disneyland Resort in A…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 1:38pm
• Step In Time: ‘SpectroMagic’ Lights up Magic Kingdom Park
  On October 1, 1991, Magic Kingdom Park welcomed a brand-new nighttime parade: “SpectroMagic”! Gallery Step In Time: ‘SpectroMagic’ Lights up Magic Kingdom Park view all This parade differed from the previous nighttime parade, “Main Street E…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 1:34pm
• Magic Kingdom: First look at Disney Festival of Fantasy parade – Orlando Sentinel (blog)
  News 13 Orlando Magic Kingdom: First look at Disney Festival of Fantasy paradeOrlando Sentinel (blog)The new daily parade at Magic Kingdom has debuted, and it's stocked with dozens of Disney characters and a set of new detailed floats. Here are five…
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 7:38am
• Comcast Challenging Disney’s Hold on Tourism Trade – ABC News
  Comcast Challenging Disney's Hold on Tourism TradeABC NewsIn a story published Sunday, The Philadelphia Inquirer said recent moves by the Philadelphia-based, cable-TV company represent a challenge to the Walt Disney Co.'s tourism business in Orlando.…
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 1:38am
• Disney Bets $1 Billion on Technology to Track Theme-Park Visitors – Businessweek
  Inside the Magic Disney Bets $ 1 Billion on Technology to Track Theme-Park VisitorsBusinessweekJason McInerney and his wife, Melissa, recently tapped their lunch orders onto a touchscreen at the entrance to the Be Our Guest restaurant at Florida's Wa…
  Published: 4 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 7:38am
• Reaching My Autistic Son Through Disney – New York Times
  Telemanagement Reaching My Autistic Son Through DisneyNew York TimesIn the year since his diagnosis, Owen's only activity with his brother, Walt, is something they did before the autism struck: watching Disney movies. “The Little Mermaid,” “Bea…
  Published: 4 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 4:38am
• A Mom’s Take: Embarking on a Disney Alaska Cruise from Vancouver
  Part of the fun of a Disney cruise to Alaska is visiting our homeport of Vancouver. There’s so much to see in this vibrant Canadian city, and I highly recommend spending time here before or after your cruise. In our next “Mom’s Take” video, N…
  Published: 4 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 4:34am
• Lucky Day! The Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival Starts Tonight at Downtown Disney!
  
  Published: 4 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 1:34am
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Reopen March 17 at Disneyland Park
  Hold onto your hats and glasses, because I’ve got big news to share today about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland park. The wildest ride in the wilderness is reopening on March 17! In addition to an upgraded track, restoration of the hist…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 10:34pm
• Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Steps Off Sunday at Magic Kingdom Park
  “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade,” the newest procession to make its way down Main Street, U.S.A., will debut at Magic Kingdom Park this Sunday, March 9. Gallery Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Steps Off Sunday at Magic Kingdom Park view all…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 7:34pm
• Disney's Pricey Magic Kingdom Delights Kids and Shareholders Alike
  NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Walt Disney's theme parks look all set to boost shareholder returns. The company has recently increased the ticket price of its iconic theme park. The parks and resorts segment is not is not nearly as profitable as some of Di…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 5:39pm

WDWInfo.com - Disney News

• newLeadership changes at Walt Disney World resorts and transportation
  Walt Disney World reorganizes leadership in resort hotel and transportation areas as well as Downtown Disney and runDisney.
  Published: 18 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 7:29am
• Disney and unions extend contract
  Walt Disney World and six of its labor unions have a agreed to a short contract extension while they continue to negotiate.
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 6:35pm
• Major staff cuts at Disney Interactive
  Disney Interactive has laid off 26 percent of its employees and reorganized areas of the troubled division.
  Published: 4 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 8:15am
• Blackfish director denies receiving confidential information
  SeaWorld claims that an OSHA investigator was feeding information to the film's director.
  Published: 7 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 4:00am
• Hank Wiliams Jr. and Alabama to perform at SeaWorld
  This is the final weekend for Bands, Brew & BBQ.
  Published: 7 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 3:56am
• Universal Orlando parking garage closed for suspicious vehicle
  The garage reopened several hours later.
  Published: 9 days ago, 3 Mar 14, 4:35am
• SeaWorld calls for investigation of OSHA inspector
  SeaWorld believes the inspector may have been leaking information to the group responsible for the Blackfish documentary.
  Published: 10 days ago, 2 Mar 14, 6:24am
• Preview of food items for Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion
  The restaurant will serve classic English fare.
  Published: 10 days ago, 2 Mar 14, 12:49am
• Disney announces theme parks will stay open for 24-hour party
  The event will be held May 23 and 24, 2014.
  Published: 11 days ago, 28 Feb 14, 10:46pm

• Magic Kingdom Hub Expansion Announced
  On Thursday, Walt Disney World announced an upcoming expansion to Magic Kingdom's Central Plaza, or Hub, area in front of Cinderella Castle.
  Published: 12 days ago, 27 Feb 14, 11:22pm
• Disney Cruise Line takes top honors from Cruise Critic members
  Disney Cruise Line received 13 first-place awards.
  Published: 12 days ago, 27 Feb 14, 10:06pm
• Scotty McCreery and Steve Miller Band to perform at SeaWorld Orlando
  The concerts will take place this weekend.
  Published: 12 days ago, 27 Feb 14, 9:38pm
• Universal Orlando follows Disney's lead and raises ticket prices
  This comes just a few days after Disney's price increase.
  Published: 12 days ago, 27 Feb 14, 9:12pm
• runDisney announces Avengers Half Marathon for Disneyland
  Registration opens March 25.
  Published: 13 days ago, 26 Feb 14, 9:57pm
• Disney union members rally for raises
  Salary negotiations begin in one week.
  Published: 13 days ago, 26 Feb 14, 9:23pm
• Walt Disney World raises ticket prices for second time in a year
  The increase took place on Sunday, February 23.
  Published: 15 days ago, 24 Feb 14, 8:07pm
• Phineas and Ferb to end production?
  The show is going on "indefinite hiatus."
  Published: 18 days ago, 22 Feb 14, 7:55am
• Train station coming to Orlando International Airport
  The Airport will become a transportation hub for the area.
  Published: 20 days ago, 19 Feb 14, 10:18pm
• The Commodores and Justin Moore to perform at SeaWorld Orlando
  Bands, Brew & BBQ runs weekends through March 9.
  Published: 20 days ago, 19 Feb 14, 9:23pm
• 3,500 new jobs announced for Universal Orlando
  Jobs are needed at the expansions of CityWalk and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, as well as the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort.
  Published: 23 days ago, 16 Feb 14, 5:17pm

Bing.com Disney World News

• Disney Golden Oak: How the rich do Disney World
  Welcome to Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort ... To ensure the home-within-a-hotel feel, Summerhouse also offers Disney Golden Oak residents a concierge to book tickets to the parks, schedule VIP tours, help plan dinners and parties ...
  Published: 6 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 9:02am
• newDisney Characters Help Autistic Child Emerge From Lonely Autism
  Owen Suskind was a talkative and lively child until the age of 3, when all that he had learned -- speaking, eating and walking -- began to slip away from him and he retreated into the lonely world of autism. Over time, Owen became lost in a ...
  Published: 22 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 2:58am
• newAnne Sweeney, Top Disney TV Executive, Will Step Down
  Disney executives and Ms. Sweeney, 56, emphasized in interviews that she made a voluntary decision to leave a sprawling television empire that includes the ABC broadcast network, Disney Channel, ABC Family and Disney’s share of Hulu and A&E ...
  Published: 11 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 2:28pm
• AT&T's new antenna system will boost cellular coverage at Walt Disney World
  For a theme park that is one of the biggest and most-visited tourist destinations in the world, it’s not very often something small attracts a whole lot of attention at Walt Disney World. Sure, everyone loves to talk up the Small World ...
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 6:32am
• Disney World exec retiring, sparking hotel and transportation shakeup
  A top Walt Disney World executive is retiring, prompting a shakeup in the giant resort's hotel and transportation divisions. Kevin Myers, a 42-year Disney veteran who is currently the vice president in charge of the giant resort's hotel ...
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 9:33am
• Share Walt Disney's love of the locomotive at the Walt Disney World Resort
  His uncle Mike was a train engineer, and as a teen, Walt sold gum, cigars and soda pop to passengers ... Later, in college, trips from Palm Beach County to Miami by rail were an almost weekly occurrence, and the aforementioned monorail in Dade County…
  Published: 2 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 2:46pm
• newWalt Disney World Resort Update
  The new Disney Festival of Fantasy parade debuted at the Magic Kingdom Sunday, bringing seven massive new floats and nearly 100 costumed performers to Main Street, U.S.A. The Disney Festival of Fantasy was the first truly new parade for the Magic Kin…
  Published: 21 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 3:40am
• The best pizza in Disney World
  Sometimes when the craving for pizza strikes, you gotta answer it -- even if you're in the middle of Walt Disney World. Where to go, though? While Disney is well known for delicious snacks and some excellent fine dining, it's not exactly the first pl…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 7:58pm
• Disney bets big on visitor-tracking technology
  Jason McInerney and his wife, Melissa, recently tapped their lunch orders onto a touchscreen at the entrance to the Be Our Guest restaurant at Florida's Walt Disney World Resort and were told to take any open seat. Moments later a food server appeare…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 3:29pm

• newDisney Shocker: Top Exec Anne Sweeney to Exit to Become TV Director (Exclusive)
  He did the Yahoo deal. I expect Ben will continue to bring us tremendous opportunities. What about Hulu? Will it be back on the sales block? Sweeney: No, no. That’s not on the horizon. Anne, did you think about Sherry Lansing (who voluntarily ...
  Published: 10 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 2:43pm

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• newDisney Festival of Fantasy Parade debuts at Magic Kingdom
  Contributor Linda Neeley shares photos of the newest Walt Disney World parade
  Published: 18 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 7:00am
• newWalt Disney World Resort Update
  Festival of Fantasy parade debut | This week at the Flower & Garden Festival | Guide for visitors with Cognitive Disabilities | Disney Fit Challenge | 2015 marathon weekend pricing | St. Patrick's in Downtown Disney | DVC food truck event
  Published: 18 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 7:00am
• newMouse Flicks: Festival of the Lion King
  'Festival of the Lion King' is dark until this Summer, but in the meantime, you can see it here.
  Published: 18 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 7:00am
• Disneyland Resort Update
  First look at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | Passholders invited to Big Thunder Mountain preview | Captain America visits Innoventions | New guide for visitors with Cognitive Disabilities | This and that... | Crowd Forecast
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 7:00am
• Remembering the Magic - Wonders of Life Pavilion
  Contributing writer Jonathan Heigl remembers the past of this now-stagnant pavilion
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 7:00am
• Disney Stuff - Disney Studios Collector Cards
  
  Published: 5 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 8:00am
• Passing Time With Characters
  The Parenting Panel writes about experiences meeting Disney characters and using autograph books.
  Published: 6 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 8:00am
• The 2014 Princess Half Marathon Weekend - You Gotta Believe!
  Contributing writer Lorree Tachell recaps her weekend at Walt Disney World's Princess Half Marathon Weekend
  Published: 6 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 8:00am
• Cruisin' With Korkis
  Jim hits the deck for a look at the Disney Company's cruise history.
  Published: 7 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 8:00am

• Walt Disney World Resort Update
  Flower & Garden Festival | Disney Side 24-hour party and Sweepstakes | Central Plaza remodel | Braille menus | Union negotiations | Wine & Dine half marathon registration | Rebel Rendezvous | Food & Wine Classic | Easter info | Crowd update
  Published: 8 days ago, 4 Mar 14, 8:00am
• Disneyland Resort Update
  Disney Side 24 hour party and contest | Magic Morning changes | Braille menus | runDisney assembles a new event | Select passholders invited to a St. Patrick's Day event | Corrected Grad Nite dates | MouseAdventure | Crowd Forecast
  Published: 9 days ago, 3 Mar 14, 8:00am
• Beyond the Vacation Kingdom of the World: Walt Disney and the 1964 World's Fair
  Join us for a musical journey through the Walt Disney attractions created for the New York World's Fair fifty year ago.
  Published: 12 days ago, 28 Feb 14, 8:00am
• Fastpass+ Strategies
  How to best use the new systems might depend on your touring style.
  Published: 13 days ago, 27 Feb 14, 8:00am
• Debunking Meryl Streep, Part Two
  A continued look at why Walt Disney was NOT anti-Semitic, racist, nor misogynistic
  Published: 14 days ago, 26 Feb 14, 8:00am
• Walt Disney World Resort Update
  Walt Disney World raises ticket prices | Disney adds 5th Star Wars Weekends | Olympian sets new record at Princess Half Marathon | Food and Wine Festival expanded | March culinary event schedule | Quick takes | Crowd update
  Published: 16 days ago, 24 Feb 14, 8:00am
• Disneyland Resort Update
  Cast member testing of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad scheduled | More chances to Sing Along | 2014 Grad Nite dates and details | This and that... | Question of the Week | Crowd Forecast
  Published: 16 days ago, 24 Feb 14, 8:00am
• Review of the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Official Albums
  Tune in to see what's on the latest releases from the Disney Parks.
  Published: 19 days ago, 21 Feb 14, 8:00am
• Never Bored On-Board
  The Parenting Panel shares their families' favorite activities on board the ships of the Disney Cruise Line.
  Published: 20 days ago, 20 Feb 14, 8:00am
• How Do I Love the Wine & Dine Half Marathon? Let Me Count the Ways
  Lani offers up 10 reasons why this road race is now her favorite runDisney event
  Published: 20 days ago, 20 Feb 14, 8:00am
• Debunking Meryl Streep: Part One
  Why Walt Disney was not Anti-Semitic, racist nor misogynistic.
  Published: 21 days ago, 19 Feb 14, 8:00am

Dis Unplugged

• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 03/04/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show Walt Disney World pulls donations from the Boy Scouts of America over their anti-gay policy, the Hub in the Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion and Disney announces the date for their next 24 hour party. Plus, we have the DIS…
  Published: 7 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 2:23am
• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/25/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show Disney increases ticket prices for the second time in a year, Orlando International Airport will become a transportation hub by adding a train station, and Disney World is turning your leftover food into electricity. Plus, we gi…
  Published: 14 days ago, 26 Feb 14, 3:07am
• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/18/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show more than 3000 new jobs are being created for Universal Orlando, the son of Jim Henson has passed away, and a fire broke out at the Journey of the Little Mermaid in the Magic Kingdom. Plus, we discuss what it’s like being a ca…
  Published: 21 days ago, 19 Feb 14, 4:05am
• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/11/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show Orlando International Airport finds a new way to process international travelers, SeaWorld CEO Jim Atchison is doing well financially despite negative press from the film Blackfish, and Disney vacations are featured prominently…
  Published: 27 days ago, 12 Feb 14, 2:17pm
• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/04/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show Disney Cruise Line takes top honors in Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, Disneyland Paris enlists the help of a famous chef for a new Ratatouille attraction, and ‘Frozen’ continues to make headlines at the box office… this tim…
  Published: 35 days ago, 5 Feb 14, 4:36am
• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 01/28/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show Universal Studios releases new details on it’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion, Sea World reports good numbers in the fourth quarter of 2013, and Give Kids The World is getting a face lift. Plus John Magi and Kevin K…
  Published: 42 days ago, 29 Jan 14, 4:51am
• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 01/21/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show Ed Fouche Retires from the Disney Company, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios eliminate paper fastpasses for good, and a father throws his two year old from a balcony. Plus the team gives you their tips on how to plan your…
  Published: 49 days ago, 22 Jan 14, 4:47am
• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 01/14/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show Disney and LucasFilm have announced a new Star Wars animated series, ground has been broken for Avatar land, and we have news about the Four Seasons Resort opening at Walt Disney World. Plus we’re joined by Aaron DelPrince and…
  Published: 56 days ago, 15 Jan 14, 4:30am
• DIS Unplugged Podcast – 01/07/14 – Orlando Show
  In this week’s show Sea World is having more PR issues concerning the Film “Blackfish,” Orlando Theme parks were busy this holiday season, but not record breaking, and Disney CEO Bob Iger took a salary decrease in the past year. Plus Kevin Klos…
  Published: 63 days ago, 8 Jan 14, 4:34am

• Favorite DIS Unplugged Moments of 2013
  There is definitely no denying that 2013 has been a fantastic year for The DIS Unplugged podcast team! From the new live video format we started back in February to the many amazing places we were able to visit and the listeners we got to meet along…
  Published: 69 days ago, 2 Jan 14, 1:24am

MiceChat Disney World News

• A Nerdy Visit to the Top of the World Lounge
  I covered the early history of the Top of the World at the Contemporary Resort in an previous article. It was an example of providing nighttime entertainment at a time when the Magic Kingdom routinely…The post A Nerdy Visit to the Top of the World…
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 9:00am
• Disney Cast Blast: Time Bandits
  Time Bandits…you thawing out yet? This week let’s take a trip through time. Some of these stories you may have heard similar versions of, but they still seem to keep repeating themselves. Remember if you have…The post Disney Cast Blast: Time B…
  Published: 3 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 10:00am
• Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Officially Underway
  Spring has sprung at the Walt Disney World Resort! This week is all about the start of the Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot, and we’ve got about 70 photos of it for you to…The post Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Officially Underway appeared…
  Published: 5 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 10:00am
• Walt Disney World Advanced Dining Reservations
  I don’t know about you, but half the time I barely know what I want for dinner at noon.  However, when planning a trip to Walt Disney World, I have to know what I want…The post Walt Disney World Advanced Dining Reservations appeared first on Mic…
  Published: 6 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 11:00am
• Mickey’s Philharmagic and Space Mountain in 3-D Audio
  WTTM WDW 040: “Everyone Loves Jeremiah’s Shirt” On this show, Jeremiah visits Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and enjoys a few attractions.  Mickey’s Philharmagic & Space Mountain are both featured in 3-D (Binaural) Audio. Along…The po…
  Published: 6 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 8:01am
• Communicore Weekly – Pirates, Earbook, American Adventure, CarsLand Buzz
  Direct Link  l   iTunes Link Welcome to this week’s Communicore Weekly, where we talk about Pirates, Earbook, American Adventure, and CarsLand Buzz! DISNEY HISTORY! – Ever want to know who those blood thirsty Pirates painted on…The post Com…
  Published: 8 days ago, 4 Mar 14, 9:00am
• ImagiNERDing Review: The Wind Rises by Hayao Miyazaki
  Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most acclaimed and respected filmmakers in the world. He’s been called a modern Walt Disney, which isn’t an inaccurate description; Miyazaki has pushed the boundaries of animated filmmaking beyond…The post ImagiNERD…
  Published: 9 days ago, 3 Mar 14, 10:00am
• Welcome to Rumorville
  Welcome to Rumorville! This week we explore Disney theme park rumors. Rumors that are so ridiculous that guests believed them…some of them. Some Cast Members compete, un-officially, to see who can tell the biggest, tallest…The post Welcome to Rum…
  Published: 10 days ago, 2 Mar 14, 11:53am
• The World Showcase Pavilion That Never Was – Equatorial Africa
  We’ve all heard stories of World Showcase pavilions that were conceptualized but never built. The story of the proposed Equatorial Africa Pavilion is fascinating because plans for this pavilion made it so far through the…The post The World Showca…
  Published: 10 days ago, 2 Mar 14, 11:26am

• Major Changes Coming to the Central Hub of the Magic Kingdom
  Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World! This week, we’re talking about some major changes coming to the Hub at the Magic Kingdom, as well as the typical round of news. Let’s go! Welcome to…The post Major Changes Coming to the Central Hub o…
  Published: 11 days ago, 1 Mar 14, 11:00am
• Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure
  On The Amazing Race, a reality television show, contestants solve puzzles and perform tasks, often going to more than a half dozen countries, such as to Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Japan, France, and the UK.…The post Kim Possible World Showcase…
  Published: 12 days ago, 28 Feb 14, 5:03am
• Planning a runDisney Vacation
  The runDisney announcement of yet another awesome race event earlier this week just solidifies the trend of runners’ vacations at the Disney Parks.  With eight weekends now spanning the year on both coasts, there are…The post Planning a runDisne…
  Published: 13 days ago, 27 Feb 14, 11:00am
• The Cost of Inflation at Walt Disney World
  So many people complain about the price of visiting Walt Disney World today. With the recent admission price increases, it won’t be long until a single day at the Magic Kingdom is going to be…The post The Cost of Inflation at Walt Disney World ap…
  Published: 16 days ago, 24 Feb 14, 10:00am
• Flower and Garden Arriving at Epcot
  This week, we’re looking at the arrival of much of the Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot! Are you ready for Spring, because it’s bustin’ out all over. Welcome to Epcot!! It appears that over…The post Flower and Garden Arriving at Epcot appe…
  Published: 19 days ago, 21 Feb 14, 10:00am
• Communicore Weekly – Disneyland Paris, Moose, and The Little Mermaid!
  Direct Link  l   iTunes Link Welcome to this week’s Communicore Weekly, where we talk about Disneyland Paris, Moose, and The Little Mermaid! DISNEY HISTORY! – Jeff and George take a trip to the past as…The post Communicore Weekly – Disneyl…
  Published: 22 days ago, 18 Feb 14, 9:30am
• Walt Disney World Pleasure Island in the Glory Days of 1991
  Let’s take a look back at 1991 Pleasure Island! I ran across a great YouTube video and captured some screen shots of some pretty amazing details. I covered the Disney Village Marketplace earlier from the…The post Walt Disney World Pleasure Island…
  Published: 23 days ago, 17 Feb 14, 10:00am
• Disney Cast Blast: This Post Presented by KODAK
  This week we have a few stories involving film. Film you ask? If you are under the age of 30, you may not realize just how important a role this now antiquated consumable played not…The post Disney Cast Blast: This Post Presented by KODAK appeared…
  Published: 24 days ago, 16 Feb 14, 10:36am
• Walls Coming Down at the Mine Train
  It was another gloomy photo day at the Magic Kingdom, but we had to head there as there has been some significant movement at the Mine Train that you are going to want to see.…The post Walls Coming Down at the Mine Train appeared first on MiceChat.
  Published: 26 days ago, 14 Feb 14, 10:00am
• Three Romantic Walt Disney World Resorts for Couples
  With the day of love quickly approaching, I thought it would be the perfect time to daydream about a few of the resorts perfect for you googly-eyed romancers out there.  Believe it or not, there…The post Three Romantic Walt Disney World Resorts fo…
  Published: 27 days ago, 13 Feb 14, 11:00am
• Minor characters discontinued; Frozen characters extended
  The talking trashcan, PUSH, has been discontinued at the Magic Kingdom. At least, that’s true as of this writing; I wouldn’t be too surprised if this changes yet again after this story is published. Why?…The post Minor characters discontinued;…
  Published: 29 days ago, 11 Feb 14, 11:00am

Official Disney Press Releases

• 2014 Matchup Announced for MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb 5, 2014 – North Carolina A&T and Alabama A&M, two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will face off for the 10th anniversary MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney, an annual celebration of diversity,…
  Published: 25 days ago, 14 Feb 14, 7:39pm
• Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Pours on the Whimsy at Walt Disney World Resort this March
  New Magic Kingdom Parade To Include Characters from “Frozen” LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A fire-breathing dragon… a pirate ship with smoking cannons… a music box that’s a seashell… sassy Bubble Girls with cotton-candy hair… a mega-sized…
  Published: 29 days ago, 10 Feb 14, 2:47pm
• Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Puts Contemporary Touches on Timeless Favorites
  Custom Designs Transform Magic Kingdom into a Costume Runway LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – This March, Walt Disney World Resort guests will feast their eyes on some of the most extravagant and elaborate costume designs in Disney Parks history when the c…
  Published: 29 days ago, 10 Feb 14, 2:44pm
• Two New Walt Disney World Spas Engage the Senses, Pamper and Renew in 2014
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Two newly reimagined full-service spas at Walt Disney World Resort take guests on a sensory journey designed to renew, relax and energize. At Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Senses – A Di…
  Published: 32 days ago, 7 Feb 14, 3:35pm
• New, Kid-Sized Vacation Package Means Big Savings for Families at Walt Disney World in 2014
  Guests take advantage of great rates on a vacation package when they stay and play at Walt Disney World Resort With the start of the new year comes new ways for families with little ones to experience all of the magic Walt Disney World Resort has to…
  Published: 33 days ago, 6 Feb 14, 5:46pm
• Super Bowl XLVIII MVP Malcolm Smith ‘Goes to Disney World’
  Malcolm Smith of the Seattle Seahawks Celebrates Super Bowl XLVIII Win with Victory Parade at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2014) – The victory atmosphere moved south from New Jersey to Walt Disney World Resort Monday w…
  Published: 36 days ago, 3 Feb 14, 8:59pm
• “I’m Going to Disney World” Historical Release
  First Spot: Super Bowl XXI (Phil Simms, New York Giants) Number of Spots Since Inception: 47 Chronology of “I’m going to Disney World” Spots: 2014    Super Bowl XLVIII (Malcolm Smith, Seattle Seahawks) 2013    Super Bowl XLVII (Joe Flacco,…
  Published: 36 days ago, 3 Feb 14, 3:17pm
• Seahawks Linebacker & MVP Malcolm Smith ‘Going to Disney World’ to Celebrate Super Bowl XLVIII Victory
  Linebacker Malcolm Smith Celebrates the Seattle Seahawks Victory in Super Bowl XLVIII – He’s “Going to Disney World!” EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Feb. 2, 2014) – Amid a mid-winter blizzard - of confetti – linebacker Malcolm Smith of the Seatt…
  Published: 37 days ago, 3 Feb 14, 4:48am
• Walt Disney World Resort Earns Top Honors with United Safety Council Awards
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 31, 2014 – Earning recognition for their outstanding commitment to safety, four Walt Disney World Resort teams and an individual Cast Member recently received top Safety Achievement awards from the United Safety Council…
  Published: 39 days ago, 31 Jan 14, 10:20pm

• Disney Vacation Club Gives Members More to Love with New ‘Membership Magic’
  Disney Vacation Club shows appreciation for its members through new membership enhancements, exclusive experiences and special offers CELEBRATION, Fla. (January 30, 2014) – Disney Vacation Club is adding even more magic for its members with the lau…
  Published: 40 days ago, 30 Jan 14, 11:12pm

The Disney Blog

• newAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Preview – episode 15: Yes Men

  

  Last week, the team went on mission to find a way to save Skye’s life. Led by Coulson and Ward’s former S.O., John Garrett, they find the Guest House, where Coulson was during his questionable resurrection process. They find a … Continue readin…
  Published: 9 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 3:55pm
• newAngelina Jolie is Magnificent as Maleficent in New Poster

  

  Fans of Sleeping Beauty and its wicked fairy are sure to enjoy this magnificent new poster featuring Angelina Jolie as Maleficent. The washed out look adds a certain aura of foreboding, doesn’t it. Also announced was a new Twitter account … Conti…
  Published: 10 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 2:52pm
• newDisney Mobile Offering Star Wars: Tiny Death Star Game For Free

  

  Disney Mobile and LucasArts is offering free downloads of their video game Star Wars: Tiny Death Star, available for iOS, Android, and Windows formats. Live life on the dark side, and join Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader on a mission … Continue r…
  Published: 10 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 2:33pm
• Steampunk Maleficent is Majestic in Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade

  

  Yesterday, the Magic Kingdom premiered it’s brand new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade to general acclaim from park guests. Heck, spontaneous applause even broke out as the final floats disappeared backstage. The whole parade was amazing and every…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 4:15pm
• 3-2-1 Limited Edition Space Mountain T-shirts Now Available Online

  

  Like many children, Space Mountain was my first big roller coaster. I remember how nervous I was as I wound my way through the queue at Disneyland. The show in the theater below helped distract me, as did the sneak … Continue reading →3-2-1 Li…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 2:52pm
• How Disney Helped One Family Reach Their Autistic Child

  

  Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, will shortly be publishing a very personal story of how the magic of Disney animation and theme parks helped his family come together and, in one case, allowed communication when none was possible ……
  Published: 2 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 9:16pm
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Returns To Disneyland March 17

  

  It’s been a long time Disneyland fans, but your patience is about to pay off. A much needed, very thorough, refurbishment to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is almost over. The well-known wildest ride in the wilderness reopens March 17 with … Conti…
  Published: 3 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 8:06am
• Disney Cast Members Raise $250,000 for Non-Profit in Bowl-A-Thon

  

  Year after year, Disney VoluntEARS participate in a number of regular events. One of the events they most look forward to is the Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon. This past weekend more than 5,000 Cast Members teamed up to bowl for a … Continue readi…
  Published: 3 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 7:05am
• New Monsters University Short “Party Central”

  

  A new Monsters University Short “Party Central” will open with Muppets Most Wanted when it hits theatres March 21! Disney has released two clips of the short to whet your appetite. Mike and Sulley return to Monsters University for a … Continue…
  Published: 4 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 12:42pm

• Look What Arrived!

  

  Look what arrived on my front doorstep! Printed books of “Dispatch From Disneyland.” From this batch, one is getting framed and the rest are designated to be autographed and sent to Kickstarter supporters. If you contributed at a level for … Co…
  Published: 4 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 11:01am

Wordpress.com Disney Blogs

• Friendly Friday – Kim Randall
  Are you familiar with the ‘It’s a Small World’ ride at Walt Disney World? You know
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 10:22pm
• Run Like A Princess. Sweat Like A Whore In Church.
  I think there’s something fun and frivolous and fantastical about getting all dolled up in a c
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 8:10pm
• Reflecting on my Magic Kingdom Internship
  Part of me really wanted to write about going to France. I really want to go to France. I started ma
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 7:49pm
• Disney's Animal Kingdom is Much More Than a Half Day Park
  Disney’s Animal Kingdom seems to have the reputation of being a “half day” theme p
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 6:43pm
• If I had a Time Machine.
  One of my favorite things in life is Disney Parks, I have only been to the American parks, that is D
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 6:12pm
• Top 5: Reasons Seeing Ellen Host the Oscars Made Me Excited for "Finding Dory"
  Ellen hosted the 2014 Academy Awards this past Sunday evening, March 2, 2014. She was great. We love
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 5:49pm
• Disney Trip Report: Day Two, Part 2
  Once we got back from Animal Kingdom, it was 4PM and we ended up having ample amount of time until o
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 5:19pm
• Downtown Disney Parking Garage Construction Update - March 7, 2014
  Published March 7, by Libby Pennell Driving by Downtown Disney yesterday I noticed the floors to the
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 5:00pm
• Disney Polynesian Resort Construction Update
  Published March 7, 2014 by Florida Plunge Disney’s newest Vacation Club at the Polynesian Reso
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 3:35pm

Theme Park Insider

• newThe 2014 Theme Park Insider Tournament: Nemesis vs. Shambhala

  

  By Robert Niles: We've got two more Bolliger & Mabillard favorites for your consideration today in the 2014 Theme Park Insider Tournament. We're returning to Europe for today's tournament vote, where you can choose between roller coasters in Englan…
  Published: 7 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 6:19pm
• newOn the Road to Diagon Alley: Ollivander's and Gregorovitch's

  

  By Robert Niles: While The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has enriched theme park owner NBCUniversal by driving new attendance to the Universal Orlando Resort, it's merchandise sales that's really helped make this land an industry-altering hit. Harr…
  Published: 8 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 5:27pm
• The 2014 Theme Park Insider Tournament: Journey to the Center of the Earth versus 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

  

  By Robert Niles: We're halfway through the first round of the 2014 Theme Park Insider Tournament, and we hope that you've enjoyed this opportunity to learn a little more about some of the world's top theme park attractions located outside the United…
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 6:40pm
• Is Thor going to Disney World? (*Updated)

  

  By Robert Niles: We've heard that Disney has posted an audition notice for a theme park entertainment role playing the character Thor.Thor at Disneyland in California. Photo courtesy DisneyAt Disney's Hollywood Studios. That's right. In Florida.[*Upd…
  Published: 2 days ago, 10 Mar 14, 5:28am
• Festival of Fantasy parade debuts at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

  

  By Krista Joy: The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade made it's debut today at Walt Disney World. It is the first new daytime parade to come to the Magic Kingdom in more than ten years. It is nothing short of amazing to observe this grand gala, which…
  Published: 2 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 10:59pm
• Legoland Florida unites past and present as it reopens iconic areas of Cypress Gardens

  

  By Krista Joy: Legoland Florida unveiled some of the most cherished pieces of Cypress Gardens' botanical gardens this week, reuniting the past with the present. They did an amazing job, and on this day I got reunite my own past and present in some w…
  Published: 3 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 6:52pm
• The 2014 Theme Park Insider Tournament: Blue Fire vs. Silver Star

  

  By Robert Niles: Our goal with this year's Theme Park Insider Tournament is to show our many friends throughout the United States some of the cool attractions and theme parks elsewhere in the world. Most theme park fans in the U.S. know about the big…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 7:21pm
• King Kong is coming back to Universal Orlando

  

  By Robert Niles: King Kong is set to make its return to the Universal Orlando Resort. The great ape, star of movies from the 1933 Fay Wray original to the 2005 Peter Jackson blockbuster, once made a home at Universal Studios Florida, before the Kongf…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 6:40pm
• The 2014 Theme Park Insider Tournament: Mystic Manor vs. Pooh's Hunny Hunt

  

  By Robert Niles: The Walt Disney Company has introduced, or at least popularized, many of the great ride systems that define dark rides today: omnimovers, motion simulators, motion-base vehicles. And in 2000, Disney welcomed a new "trackless" ride sy…
  Published: 5 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 6:30pm

• The 2014 Theme Park Insider Tournament: Behemoth vs. Leviathan

  

  By Robert Niles: Based on the thousands of reader ratings that Theme Park Insider readers have submitted over the past couple years, it's clear that our readers love Bolliger & Mabillard roller coasters — especially B & M's hyper models. Tall, fa…
  Published: 6 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 6:09pm

LaughingPlace.com Articles & Pics

• newNew Topic: Festival of Fantasy Parade REVIEW [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: TDLFANThose of you who know me would know that I am a huge fan of live entertainment at the Disney parks which is why I have always recommended Tokyo Disney Resort's offerings and considered them to be the best Disney parks have seen over…
  Published: 8 hours ago, 11 Mar 14, 4:59pm
• New Topic: 3/10/14: Kevin Myers to Retire, Resorts and Transportation to be Combined [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: AutoPostThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/10/14: Kevin Myers to Retire, Resorts and Transportation to be CombinedThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/10/14: BuzzFeed Takes a Look at Broadway's Aladdin
  Published: 1 day ago, 10 Mar 14, 7:47pm
• New Topic: 3/9/14: Festival of Fantasy Parade Images and Video [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: FerretAfrosThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/9/14: Festival of Fantasy Parade Images and VideoThat went up quick!I just watched a live stream of the parade from Town Square, and liked what I saw (obviously it was a pretty lousy quality fe…
  Published: 2 days ago, 9 Mar 14, 7:55pm
• New Topic: 3/6/14: 'Spark' Teases the Next Disney Kingdoms Title From Marvel [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: Autopia DebThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/6/14: "Spark" Teases the Next Disney Kingdoms Title From MarvelDefinitely looks like a riff on the Imagination Pavilion to me.
  Published: 3 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 5:23pm
• New Topic: 3/7/14: 'Spring Forward' with Disney's Animal Kingdom [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: FerretAfrosThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/7/14: "Spring Forward" with Disney's Animal KingdomI really like that they do these types of small unannounced events. One of these trips, I really need to make it to the Conservation Staton an…
  Published: 3 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 4:57pm
• New Topic: 3/8/14: A Report from the 2014 Princess Half Marathon Weekend [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: Disneymom443This topic is for Discussion of: 3/8/14: A Report from the 2014 Princess Half Marathon WeekendOne of these days I want to try one of the 5ks just to give it a shot. Just to experience the whole thing would be lots of fun too.
  Published: 3 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 2:49pm
• New Topic: Disney and FP+ Today [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: sjhym333Decided to head to the parks today mid-morning with my son. I have a MagicBand but he doesn't yet so I made FP+ reservations for the MK. I will talk more about that later but here are some observations from today.The parks were v…
  Published: 4 days ago, 8 Mar 14, 2:03am
• New Topic: 3/7/14: Festival of Fantasy Poster Revealed [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: FerretAfrosThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/7/14: Festival of Fantasy Poster RevealedInteresting artwork. It looks like it would make a really neat 3D shadowbox-type display, but I'm not sure how well it works as a regular posterIs this…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 10:00pm
• March 7 Laughing Place Disney Podcast
  Touche: The LPP is back in full force with an Oscar wrap, Frozen love, Disney Animation's second renaissance and an interesting discussion of the culture of Pixar and how it bodes for their future. They also dissect Disney princesses, Disney Movies A…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 7:00pm

• New Topic: 3/6/14: Disney Tries to Toughen Florida's Ticket Fraud Laws [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: FerretAfrosThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/6/14: Disney Tries to Toughen Florida's Ticket Fraud LawsInteresting that this specifically mentions Magic Bands, as though they might not be covered under general ticket legislation. Given tha…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 5:58pm
• New Topic: 3/6/14: A Look at the 2014 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: FerretAfrosThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/6/14: A Look at the 2014 Epcot Flower & Garden FestivalLooks nice! I visited during Flower & Garden about 5 years ago and really enjoyed it. I'm glad to see that they're keeping it up, even if…
  Published: 4 days ago, 7 Mar 14, 5:53pm
• New Topic: 3/6/14: Disney Fit Challenge Announced [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: FerretAfrosThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/6/14: Disney Fit Challenge AnnouncedInteresting. I'm not a Cross Fit person, so I don't know much about the community, but I wonder if people will be willing to travel for something like this,…
  Published: 5 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 5:21pm
• New Topic: Magic Band Question [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: fireoneinYesterday I booked us on the Backstage Magic 7 hour tour. Can this be added to the Magic Band prior to our arrival? I could not find that option. Also I purchased the Memory Maker. Will this get tied to my magic band as well.…
  Published: 5 days ago, 6 Mar 14, 4:48pm
• New Topic: 3/5/14: Pollo Campero and BabyCakes NYC Closing at Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: FerretAfrosThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/5/14: Pollo Campero and BabyCakes NYC Closing at Walt Disney World's Downtown DisneyInteresting. Aren't both of these relatively recent additions to DTD? I wonder why they're getting eliminated…
  Published: 6 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 8:21pm
• New Topic: 3/4/14: The Hub Transformation Has Begun [Walt Disney World General]
  Posted by: dshyatesThis topic is for Discussion of: 3/4/14: The Hub Transformation Has BegunYea! More construction that's not a ride!
  Published: 7 days ago, 5 Mar 14, 12:28am
• February 28 Laughing Place Disney Podcast
  Oscar Special: In this special episode the LPP crew, using their extensive knowledge of cinema, give their highly informed pics for each Oscar category. They also sprinkle in tons of Disney connections for the nominees that you almost certainly didn'…
  Published: 11 days ago, 28 Feb 14, 7:00pm
• February 21 Laughing Place Disney Podcast
  Cats: The LPP return this week with talk of Guardians of the Galaxy, Toy Fair and Blackfish. Plus Twitter questions and Getting to Know your LPPe Crew. Note: The beginning of the podcast sounds like we're in a bathroom. We did correct that about 10 m…
  Published: 18 days ago, 21 Feb 14, 7:00pm
• February 14 Laughing Place Disney Podcast
  On Trend: The LPP is back (two in one week!). This week's trendy topics include the Festival of Fantasy Parade, what to do with World Showcase, PUSH the Talking Trashcan, Demi Lovato in concert, MyMagic+ (again), our favorite daytime parades, DCA vs…
  Published: 25 days ago, 14 Feb 14, 7:00pm
• February 12 Laughing Place Disney Podcast
  Elvin Literature: The panel returns (two weeks in a row!) to discuss Disney's quarterly earnings, MyMagic+ (surprise!) and to give their critical and box office predictions on Disney's 2014 film slate. Plus a quick return of Popcorn or Churro. Click…
  Published: 27 days ago, 12 Feb 14, 7:00pm

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