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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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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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Disney World Releases 2nd Quarter Injury Report | The Disney Blog

Chip and Co — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:32:33 +0000

Walt Disney World has released a list of injuries that occurred on attractions for the second quarter of 2011. It's not long and not surprising. However, having witnessed a couple of non-attraction related injuries in …

Take 5: Disney Parks and Resorts Abroad

Chip and Co — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:23:05 +0000

Ever wonder what goes on at the Disney Parks and Resorts around the world? With properties in Paris , Tokyo and Hong Kong , there are plenty of fun facts and milestones to share from our international counterparts. Thinking of taking a trip to one of these locations?

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Take a Flight Back in Time with ‘The Mouse’

Mouse Planet — Wed, 04 May 2011 09:58:55 +0000

If you’ve ever experienced The Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios , chances are you’ve seen “The Mouse” – a white airplane with a Mickey Mouse icon on its tail. As the tour says, this airplane was used to fly Walt Disney on secret scouting missions over Central Florida when he was looking for the perfect spot to build a second theme park. I’ve always been intrigued by this airplane and the important role it had in Disney history. After digging through our archives, it turns out the story behind this aircraft is actually much bigger than I ever thought

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Exclusive: Johnny Depp and Patti Smith in Latest Disney Dream Portraits By Annie Leibovitz for Disney Parks

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:15:35 +0000

In a first for acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz’s Disney Dream Portrait Series for Disney Parks , one of the actors stepping into a Disney fantasy is actually playing a character he portrays on the big screen . In this two-part layout appearing as part of a special insert in May issues of O – The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, InStyle and People , Johnny Depp appears as Captain Jack Sparrow joined by his friend, the legendary performer, writer and artist, Patti Smith as the Second Pirate in Command. The caption for this stunning pair of new portraits reads, “Where magic sets sail and adventures become legendary.” The “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise has always been rooted in the classic Disney Parks attraction , and these beautiful portraits are a reminder of the power of Disney storytelling and all it can inspire. Click here to enjoy more of the portraits in this series and be sure to check back tomorrow when I’ll take you behind the scenes with Patti Smith, on location in London, England.

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