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One of my favorite gardens in all of the Walt Disney Resort lies outside the Outpost at Fort Wilderness. As guests check in inside the Outpost, they have the opportunity to walk through one of the most unique landscapes anywhere. This “butterfly garden” is passionately maintained, avoiding the use of chemicals where possible. Because of [...]

Walt Disney World is the perfect place to celebrate momentous occasions and I’d say two megastars joining your team is plenty of reason to celebrate. Well, that’s exactly what Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat did over the weekend.

There’s no shortage of special occasions being celebrated at Disney Parks – you told us so this week. And many of your stories were inspiring. Blog readers have celebrated beating cancer, surviving serious illnesses and even the ability to see again. If you have a chance, these stories and others are worth [...]

Since their debut ten years ago, Disney pins have been created to celebrate nearly every occasion. From our own Disney Parks Blog pins to the pins created for Fourth of July 2010, you're sure to find a pin that commemorates your favorite holiday, Disney character, park or attraction. Below are links to our past Disney pins and pin trading posts – you might just find your favorite there!

Very early in the morning, a couple of days before Disneyland’s 51st anniversary, Cast Members welcomed home the “Happiest Balloon on Earth.” The balloon was inflated in front of “it’s a small world” and I was on a lift in front of Sleepin...

It’s been 55 years since our gates opened. Fifty-five years of being a place of “joy and inspiration to all the world” – and we couldn’t be happier to share it with all of you. Here’s what’s in store for the week leading up to our anniversary on July 17.

It’s just one week and one day before the 55th anniversary of Disneyland park, on July 17, 2010. This week’s countdown covers 1965 to 1961. During this time, the Enchanted Tiki Room, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and Flying Saucers all debuted at the Park.

Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director Alex Caruthers recently shared a little-known piece of trivia with me regarding the inspiration for the Magic Kingdom Park quick service restaurant Sleepy Hollow, located in Liberty Square. I have been passing Sleepy Hollow regularly, since 1974, and never gave a thought as to a “story line”…..

For all of you hoping that "Mean Girls 2" would have the same amount of cultural clout as "Mean Girls," think again....

Next Tuesday, the 2010 MLB All-Star Game comes to Anaheim. With the Midsummer Classic here in our own backyard, there couldn’t be a more perfect All-Star Game parade route than one that begins in the Anaheim Resort Area and concludes on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland park, allowing our guests to join in the celebration.

Pastas, wood-fired pizzas, scoops of sweet gelato – here’s a first look at the menu for the new Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria at the Epcot Italy pavilion. Opening next month the 300-seat restaurant expands dining choices (our favorite Tutto Italia stays). Created by the Patina Restaurant Group’s CEO Nick Valenti, the menu is based on his travels in Southern Italy and his time developing and overseeing the successful Naples 45 Ristorante e Pizzeria in New York.

As many of you may know the Major League Baseball All Star Game 2010 is just around the corner. I know I’m counting down the days. Are you? While we will have an array of baseball themed inspired merchandise “in store” for you, I think you’ll agree with me that some of these “must have” items are sure to be considered a home run.