New Disney Entertainment at Largest Nighttime Half Marathon

A capacity field of runners will experience new food and wine options as well as have exclusive access to signature Disney attractions for the first time at the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, at Walt Disney World Resort, further enhancing an event affectionately known as

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Rapunzel Enjoys Sightseeing At London’s Covent Garden

Today Rapunzel made a special visit to Covent Garden market. The future princess arrived in London to do some sightseeing before she is officially welcomed as the 10th Disney Princess character at a high profile, star-studded celebration, that will take place in front of a global audience on October 2,

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Disney Cruise Line Doubles the “Aloha” with Second Hawaiian Cruise

Based on an overwhelming response to its first Hawaiian itinerary, Disney Cruise Line is adding a second Hawaii cruise to its 2012 schedule.  The addition of a second Hawaiian voyage complements a diverse array of Disney Cruise Line itineraries departing from the West Coast, including cruises to the Mexican Riviera,

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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary

It was October 1, 1971, and Magic Kingdom turnstiles began to spin after three weeks of trial runs by nearly 100,000 selected guests from throughout Central Florida.  Twenty-two park attractions opened, and 5,000 costumed cast members (employees) made their debut as guests took a dive aboard 20,000 Leagues Under the

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2012 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo collection introduces Royal Maidens, Royal Blossoms and Disney Veils

After an exciting first season for the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo bridal collection, Alfred Angelo in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products will introduce the 2012 collection along with styles for bridesmaids and flower girls at the National Bridal Market in Chicago this week. In addition, Alfred Angelo

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Walt Disney Imagineer Earns Junior Achievement Top Volunteer Award

Junior Achievement of Central Florida chose Jack Blitch, vice president and general manager of Walt Disney Imagineering-Florida, from 171,000 U.S. volunteers as winner of the organization’s highest award for volunteerism, the Gold Leadership Award. “The local business community has been extremely supportive of JA’s goal of inspiring local students to

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Disney Cast Members Raise Funds, Heart Rate for Great Cause

More than 1,100 Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort awoke before sunrise on a recent Saturday for the Orlando Start! Heart Walk. They laced up their walking shoes to show support for the American Heart Association and help raise more than $47,000 for research and education to help fight

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Technology Enables More Moms to be Household CEOs

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) announced today results from the second installment of its “M.O.M. – Mom on a Mission” research study, started in 2010, that illustrate how women are utilizing technology and the Internet to make being a mom easier. The study revealed that more moms are taking on

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Disney Introduces Appmates Mobile Application Toys – First Toy To Allow Kids To Use Apple iPad As Virtual Play Mat

In an industry first, Disney introduced today Disney AppMATes™ Mobile Application Toys, a new toy line that comes to life digitally when used with an Apple iPad by allowing kids to use the tablet’s screen as a virtual play mat. Developed in collaboration between Disney Consumer Products (DCP) and Disney

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‘The Poor Chef’ Replaces Cat at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Chef Cat Cora’s appearance at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is canceled and in her place is Charles Mattocks, known as “The Poor Chef” whose familiar line is, “What can you cook for $7?” Nephew of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley, his affordable, healthful creations with an

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