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Battle between Disney and Universal Catches Eye of New York …

Disney Parks Blog — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:53:36 +0000

There has always been a cross-town rivalry between Walt Disney's theme parks and Universal Studios' attractions. When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, Universal Studios had already been offering studio tours …

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Rhino Mom Welcomes Newest Addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Family

Disney Parks Blog — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:01:16 +0000

We are very pleased to announce that a white rhino calf, a boy (no name yet—the team is still deciding), was born May 4 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom . Disney photographer Gene Duncan stopped by to take some photos, and we’re happy to share them with you. This birth was the fourth for mom, Kendi, a 13-year-old white rhino, who was the first rhino born at the park. A rhino birth is a significant event because at one time the species was nearly extinct.

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Disney Is Turning Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Into Another Movie …

Disney Parks Blog — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:26:14 +0000

Who is ready for a family friendly wild ride at the multiplex? Disney has decided to turn Mr. Toad´s Wild Ride, one of Disneyland´s most beloved attractions, into a feature film that…

Disney Songwriter Robert Sherman Dead at 86 | Music News …

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:34:44 +0000

Robert Sherman, a songwriter best known for his work for Disney films and attractions, died Monday at age 86. With his brother Richard, Sherman wrote.

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Yummy Valentine’s Day Treats at Disney Parks

WDW Info — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:23:44 +0000

I know it will be a great conversation when Patrice Guy, product developer for Consumables, stops by my office. She recently appeared at my door and asked, “How would you like to photograph some treats?” I think I proved a person can travel faster than the speed of light as I grabbed my camera. Patrice wheeled over a cart full of Valentine’s Day treats that were recently introduced at Disney Parks .

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Toy Story Land Officially Opens at Hong Kong Disneyland

Mouse Planet — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:54:11 +0000

Today, our friends at Hong Kong Disneyland are making history with the official grand opening of Toy Story Land . It’s a new Toy Story-themed area with a bunch of fun main attractions like RC Racer, Slinky Dog Spin and Toy Soldier Parachute Drop. And you can experience the feeling of being shrunk to the size of a toy in Andy’s backyard to play with your favorite Toy Story friends. Looks great, right

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Kids Become Junior Bellhops at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Topix — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:19:06 +0000

Each day at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios , a few lucky youngsters are randomly chosen to be junior bellhops, and become part of the spooky atmosphere of the attraction. Watch as the Gilen family from Washington enjoys the experience. Kids Become Junior Bellhops at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror by Jennifer Fickley-Baker: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog

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Sights & Sounds at Disney Parks: Happy Birthday, Queen Annette!

Mouse Planet — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:11:27 +0000

She was one of the original Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers, the onscreen love of Frankie Avalon in the megahit “Beach Party” movies, the chief proponent of Skippy peanut butter on TV and, of course, the Queen of Walt Disney World Resort and one of the nicest people ever in show business. Wait a minute though, you might be thinking. What was that thing about Annette being Queen of Walt Disney World Resort? Allow me to make my intricate, airtight case for how America’s Girl Next Door inadvertently helped built the Vacation Kingdom

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Sights & Sounds at Disney Parks: Happy Birthday, Queen Annette!

Coolest Disney Rides – Articles | Travel + Leisure

Mouse Planet — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:22:37 +0000

From classics to hot new attractions, Disney's coolest rides are worth standing in line for.

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iClarified – Apple News – New Walt Disney World iPhone App

Topix — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:43:14 +0000

Walt Disney World Pro is the first Walt Disney World iPhone app of its kind to combine Wait Times, Park Maps, WDW Dining, Attractions, Park Hours and Parade & Event times with over 500 high-quality photos, …

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