Second and Third Graders From Louisiana Win Disney’s Planet Challenge and Trip to Disneyland

Those second and third graders can’t contain their excitement because they just won the national elementary grand prize in Disney’s Planet Challenge environmental and science competition. They also just found out they’re going to Disneyland and will be the stars of a parade down Main Street, U.S.A on May 6.

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Disneynature’s plans to work with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) to “Save the Savanna” have gone viral.

Disneynature’s plans to work with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) to “Save the Savanna” have gone viral. As the April 22 opening of the awe-inspiring “African Cats” approaches, Disneynature is tapping into the true power of social media by building awareness of its “See ‘African Cats,’ Save the Savanna” program.

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Selected as Host Site for World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Guests visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon for thrills like the Crush ‘n’ Gusher water coaster and Gang Plank Falls.  This June, they’ll hit the water park’s wave pool to help break a world record and spread an important message about teaching children to swim. “We were honored Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water

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GoGo squeeZ: Healthy Snack Gets Families “GoGo” Going at DISNEY!

GoGo squeeZ, the first squeezable, re-sealable, 100 percent fruit, applesauce snack in the U.S., is pleased to sponsor the GoGo on the Go Challenge at the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival, being held at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Fla. through May 15. As part of the

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Oldies But Goodies – World Showcase, More Than A Bunch Of Buildings Part 2

I’ll say this once again, the World Showcase is magnificent in its scope and splendor even if you just look at the buildings. I think my fellow Oldies will agree with that. In Part 1 I addressed the large numbers of entertainment opportunities available as you stroll through. There are

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New Method Hand Soap Inspired by Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Method, the leading innovator in premium, eco-friendly household and personal care products, announces today a collaboration with Disney Consumer Products to make hand-washing fun through a bold new bottle designed by Method and modeled after the silhouette of two of Disney’s most iconic characters — Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

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DVD Review: Tales from Earthsea

Disney and Studio Ghibli are bringing Gorō Miyazaki’s epic film “Tales from Earthsea” to DVD on March 8, 2011. This story is based on the “Earthsea” fantasy book series by Ursula K. Le Guin. This is the first film adaptation of any part of the the “Earthsea” series, as previously,

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Oldies But Goodies – World Showcase, More Than A Bunch Of Buildings Part 1

When we tour the World Showcase at Epcot, fellow Oldies, we are so impressed by the beauty of the surroundings and the majesty of the buildings that we tend to think that’s what it is. There is so much more in the World Showcase that when you stop to consider

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Alamo Drafthouse Steamboat Willie Poster by Tom Whalen

The Alamo Drafthouse is the world renowned cinema-eatery (named the “best theater in America” by Entertainment Weekly) and Mondo is their collectible art boutique. Today, Mondo unveiled a gorgeous print for STEAMBOAT WILLIE by artist Tom Whalen.  I’ve attached the image and details on the print and sale date are

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Victoria & Albert’s Chef Among Semi-finalists Named Best in South

The James Beard Foundation has released its highly coveted annual list of top chefs in the country and among the semi-finalists for “Best Chef: South” is Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Established in 1990, the James Beard Foundation Awards, www.jamesbeard.org/awards, recognize culinary

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Breaking News: Disneyworld Defects from Florida and Becomes Own Country

In shocking news today Walt Disney World located in Lake Buena Vista Florida has defected from the United States to form its own country. No longer apart of the 50 United States Walt Disney World has branched off to form “WaltDisneyWorldParkLand” or WDWPL for short. Walt Disney World Resort covers

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Chip and Co. Disney Week In Review for Feb 21st

Yes, it’s time for another edition of the Chip and Co. Disney Week in Review. We take you from the shipyards of Germany onward to Australia and all through the many Divisions of the Walt Disney Company. All of the News that you need to know! As Peter Pan said:

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Baby Gorilla Reaches Disney Milestone

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a very rare gorilla named Lilly is about to reach a monumental milestone – her first birthday. And while birthdays in the animal world are not typically marked on a calendar, Lilly’s first year has been historic. Since she was born last Feb. 19, animal care experts

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