Defending Marathon Winner Adriano Bastos Returns to Disney in Quest for Seventh Straight Title

The ever-popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend returns Jan. 6-9, 2011, with opportunities for runners of all ages and abilities.  Coming off a record-breaking event in January 2010 that drew 55,000 registered runners from all 50 states and 50 countries, the weekend includes kids’ races, a Family Fun Run 5K,

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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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Video: Walt Disney Remixes – Mars, Moon and Space

A few Walt Disney Remixes for your Friday evening. Very Cool. Let us know what you think in the comment section below. Journey to the Red Planet with Walt Disney as your guide. This never-before-seen video remixes rare retro footage from Disney’s imaginative 1957 “Mars and Beyond” TV program. Lift-off

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Record Field Expected for 3rd Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Feb. 25-27

A record field of runners is expected for the third Disney’s Princess Half Marathon presented by Lady Foot Locker on Feb. 27, 2011.  The 13.1-mile event charts a course through Magic Kingdom and Epcot as the signature moment of a full weekend of women’s fitness-focused fun. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon

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Disney Calling Lovebirds to Enjoy New Memories Collection

To mark the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, Disney has announced a new Memories Collection which includes specialty pricing to commemorate the milestone. Throughout the 20-month celebration, couples are invited to create new memories through intimate ceremonies.  The Memories Celebration includes up to six guests, including the couple,

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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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Last Chance to Enter…HUGE Disney Movie Prize Package Giveaway!

In honor of the ‘Disney Parks: Christmas Day Parade’ All News Disney Online Website celebration! (try saying that 5 times fast) Our friend Kirsten at Disney Online and all the beautiful people at Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment was nice enough to hook us up with a HUGE Disney Movie

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Toy Story 3 Topiary Headlines at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 15, 2011

The heroes of “Toy Story 3” have left the toy box. Woody and Buzz Lightyear meet arch-enemy Lotso the teddy bear on the Future World playground for the 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2 through May 15, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort. The popular Disney•Pixar characters hit

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Disney’s Pixie Hollow – Happy Hollow-days Sweepstakes

Enter Disney‘s Pixie Hollow’s Happy Hollow-days Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of 10 prize packs including membership to Pixie Hollow and a $250 Disney gift card. Eligibility: USA, 13+ Start Date: November 30, 2010 End Date: December 28, 2010 at 12:00 a.m. PT Entry Frequency: One time per

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Where to Eat Organic at Disney World

In the last decade, organic food has grown in popularity and become increasingly available, from your local farmer’s market to the most unlikely of places, Walmart. As organic food has become easier to find, it’s also gotten less expensive, which is great for people like me who feel that organic is

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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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Do Seniors Really Use Online Social Media?

This isn’t really a Disney article but the inspiration for it came from an article about Lee Cockerell, retired Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. He is 66 years old and an avid user of Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. He is not alone in that respect,

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Disneyworld Hidden Gems – Epcot’s Canada Pavilion

Beginning in Canada and working our way counter-clockwise to Mexico, each of the eleven countries showcased has a distinct architectural style and timeline. Of the countries in The World Showcase, Canada’s vast expanses and diverse architecture, population and culture make it a perfect starting point for this trek. “Oh, Canada!”

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