Goodbye Block Party Bash. Hello Whimsical Pixar Parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Favorite pals from the Disney•Pixar films will take to the streets with an all-new, high-energy parade scheduled to premier Jan. 16, 2011, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun” is an upbeat and fun-filled procession down Hollywood Boulevard with a whimsical musical track featuring the stars from “The Incredibles,”

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Disney Art of Animation Resort Creates 1600 New Jobs

Plans for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort mean new construction jobs for Central Floridians now and new permanent resort hotel jobs when the property opens in 2012. Already in the land clearing stage, the project is expected to create up to 800 construction jobs. Once open by the end of

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Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS Collect 20,000 Toys for Local Children

I love to read about stories like this and the generosity of the Disney VoluntEARS. With approximately 20,000 brand new toys in tow, Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS were on a mission this morning to make the holidays brighter for thousands of local children. Joined by Mickey Mouse and Duffy

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Disney VoluntEARS Create a “Beary” Christmas for Children in Need

A teddy bear is special gift. In an instant, it can become a child’s best friend. Partnering with the Salvation Army of Central Florida, Disney VolunEARS dressed more than 2,000 bears during this year’s Dress-A-Bear program. Walt Disney World cast members have been participating in the Dress-A-Bear program for the

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Where to find Santa Claus at Walt Disney World

This article comes to us from Kristin Ford at the Orlando Sentinel‘s Daily Disney Column. It’s December so of course Santa Claus and his elves are extremely busy. Still, The Big Man always finds time to visit Walt Disney World, so make sure your little one is ready for a

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Disney’s Charitable Spirit Glows at Community Candlelight Event

Prior to a special performance of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot on December 5, Walt Disney World Resort president Meg Crofton surprised Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with a gift of $30,000 to benefit the charity’s Kids Café. With 13 sites across Central Florida, Second Harvest’s Kids Café

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HoHoHo Disney World Swan and Dolphin Unveils Life-Size Chocolate Santa

This holiday season there will be no Santa sweeter than the one on display at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, an Epcot Resort Hotel. A life-size chocolate Santa – complete with armchair, fireplace and Christmas tree – sculpted entirely out of chocolate will be exhibited in the

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Live your princess dream with a new Rapunzel makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Young guests can live their princess dream with a new Rapunzel makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom (also Disneyland Park). Inspired by the animated feature film Tangled from Walt Disney Pictures, the boutique experience includes a golden, flowing wig, shimmering makeup, face gem, a princess bag and

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Safety Cast Members Earn Prestigious Awards for Expertise

Two of the nation’s elite engineering organizations recently honored several Disney cast members for their outstanding work in engineering and safety. Tina Haley, an electrical engineer specializing in safety at Walt Disney World Resort, received the Distinguished New Engineer Award  from The Society of Women Engineers. The honor recognizes professional

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Support your Disney Workers – MouseTrapped 2010 Complete Video

MouseTrapped 2010 is the story of the workers that make the Magic and their struggles in these tough economic times…a backstage look at what Pixie Dust is really made of. Related articles Mousetrapped 2010 – Disneyworld Workers on Strike (chipandco.com) Complete Lineup for the 27th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day

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Disney Shares Holiday Cheer Year-round at Coalition for the Homeless

Did you know Disney VoluntEARS prepare and serve nearly 750 meals a month at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida? It’s a tradition that spans at least a decade and one of many ways that Disney lends a helping hand at the Coalition, which provides food and shelter to

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Candlelight Processional Returns to Epcot Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2010

Whoopi Goldberg, Susan Lucci, Brad Garrett and Isabella Rossellini are all part of a lineup of 12 celebrity narrators who retell the joyous story of Christmas during Candlelight Processional Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2010, at Epcot. Joined by a mass choir and 50-piece live orchestra, this renowned holiday tradition takes place

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Creating Holiday Memories

When it comes to making magical memories, there’s no place like the Disneyland Resort during the Holidays. Now through Jan. 2, 2011, the season shines more brightly than ever with favorite characters dressed in holiday style and daily performances of “A Christmas Fantasy” parade.. The holiday experiences include special holiday

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