“UP” Characters Will Meet n’ Greet at Animal Kingdom

Most of you have already heard about the character situation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom…many of the characters are no longer going to be doing meet n’ greets at the popular character locations. When we heard this news there was no rumor of who would take the place of whom, but

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See Old Saint Nick at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort

One of my fondest holiday traditions at Downtown Disney Marketplace is taking my girls to see Santa at his chalet. We have always avoided the chaos of the traditional malls and instead made a more enjoyable visit to Downtown Disney.

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Character Line Up for 2011 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Here is the line up for the 2011 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Please note characters are subject to change at anytime! ADVENTURELAND Tinker Bell’s Nook   Tinker Bell Rosetta Terrance Veranda Gazebo Abu Prince Ali Genie Jasmine Pirates Plaza Captain Jack Sparrow (new for 2011) FANTASYLAND Fairytale Garden Belle

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Disney Conservation Biologist Earns Prestigious Nomination

Dr. Anne Savage, Ph.D, has made significant strides in studying 1-pound primates and 7-ton pachyderms. Now, her efforts to blend education and conservation with innovative programs have earned her a nomination for the Indianapolis Prize, the most prestigious award for animal conservation. ”I am so deeply honored to be nominated

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Jake and the Neverland Pirates Coming to Disney Parks

Yo Ho Ho! Great News, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” fans! Jake, from the popular Disney Junior show, will begin greeting guests at Disney Parks this month. Starting November 13, Jake will be making regular appearances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. He will join

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Can you meet Rapunzel at Walt Disney World?

Everybody wants to get a little face time with Disney’s newest Princess! If you are heading to Walt Disney World in the near future you just might have your chance. (photo credit Christie Gera) For those of us who were lucky enough to have met “Punzie” AND Flynn Ryder at

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New interactive character: Cubot tested at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the setting for an interactive test on Oct. 11 and 12, 2011. “Cubot”, which is meant to look like it’s part of a toybox, is not only interactive in speech, but can have the blocks changed around by guests. This experience is heading to Hong Kong

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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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Super Greeters Contribute to Bottom-Line Success at Walt Disney World Resort

Guests from Brazil visited Walt Disney World Resort in record-breaking numbers this year, topping last year’s all-time high. A big part of the success with international tour groups from Latin America – and Brazil in particular – has been the 54 Cast Members who serve as “Super Greeters” stationed throughout Walt

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Magical Mouse Schoolhouse, where Disney IS school!

MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE is a unique blog that plusses the homeschool experience and prompts home educators to think outside the textbook. Our bi-weekly posts expose teachable moments in Walt Disney entertainment, from the history of Walter Elias Disney to Audio-animatronics, from theme park attractions to Disney conservation efforts. Each article

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JAMES CAMERON TO BRING AVATAR TO LIFE AT DISNEY PARKS

Long-term agreement will bring AVATAR themed lands to Disney parks, with the first at Walt Disney World in Orlando Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide is joining forces with visionary filmmaker James Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the world of AVATAR to life at Disney parks. Through an exclusive

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