Michelle Obama Celebrates Let’s Move! and Disney Magic of Healthy Living at Disney World

On a tour to celebrate the second anniversary of her Let’s Move! initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to hundreds of children and parents at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex about the importance of healthy living. She also recognized the efforts of Disney Magic of Healthy Living, which partners

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Fun Facts Thrive At 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

The largest number of front-entrance topiaries ever, 1,000 brilliantly hued butterflies, 240 floating mini-gardens and 30 million blooms paint a landscape masterpiece at the 19th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World Resort. Among this year’s fun festival facts:  30 million blooms blanket the park

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Win a Vacation of a Lifetime to Aulani Disney Resort & Spa in “John Carter: Journey to Aulani Sweepstakes”

To celebrate the release of Disney’s John Carter, Disney.com is offering guests a chance to discover paradise at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in the “John Carter: Journey to Aulani Sweepstakes.” Inspired by John Carter’s exploration of an amazing new world, the grand prize winner can wake up a world

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Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels to Reward A+ Teachers Free Vacation in 4th Annual Contest

The Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels has partnered with Walt Disney World® to once again honor outstanding K-12 teachers with its 2012 A+ For Teachers at Downtown Disney essay contest. The fourth annual contest, which kicks off today and runs through April 13, 2012, asks students in grades 1 through

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Disney Junior Orders New Episodes of “Minnie’s Bow-toons”

Disney Junior has ordered 10 additional episodes of the popular short-form series “Minnie’s Bow-Toons” starring Minnie Mouse and her pal Daisy as they run Minnie’s Bow-Tique, a specialty shop stocked only with colorful bows and bowties. Disney Junior will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a marathon of Minnie Mouse-themed episodes of

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‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Visits Aulani Resort and Spa

The fun of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” met the fun of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, recently when AFV went on location at the Hawai`i resort. AFV host Tom Bergeron took time during the shoot to slide down Tubestone Curl into Waikolohe Stream … …and to join the dancers

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Annual Passholder Preview at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders: from March 27–29, take advantage of a special sneak peek of the amazing merchandise, food, entertainment, new costumes and guided tours the Disneyland Resort will bring to life this summer. As part of this preview in Stage 17 at Disney California Adventure park, I’m excited to

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Meyer Werft Delivers Completed Disney Fantasy in Official Ceremony

>Disney Cruise Line took possession of its newest ship – Disney Fantasy – today from the Meyer Werft shipyard in a traditional maritime ceremony aboard the ship. The Meyer Werft flag was lowered, while the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised, transferring ownership from the shipbuilder to Disney. This final

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Love is in the air at Disney World for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day

The storybook setting and amorous ambiance of Walt Disney World Resort has lovebirds flocking to the Vacation Kingdom for a romantic getaway. Moonlit strolls, luxurious spas and intimate dining make it feel like Valentine’s Day every day. With a romantic overlay for Valentine’s month, a new segment of the “The Magic,

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Enter Disney Family.com’s “I Heart My Family” Photo Upload Contest for a Chance to Win $500!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Disney Family.com and Welch’s are asking guests to show how much they love their family in the “I Heart My Family” photo contest. Guests are encouraged to upload their favorite family snapshot and explain why the photo holds a special place in their

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New Kids Menu Items Starting Feb. 15 in Magic Kingdom Park

I know our little ones are content with mac ‘n cheese or a burger, but other young guests have a, well, more sophisticated approach to dining. Four Magic Kingdom Park table-service restaurants are adding some delicious new dishes just for kids for ages 3 to 9. At Tony’s Town Square,

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