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Marquee for Princess Fairytale Hall Unveiled at Magic Kingdom

This fall, Disney's princesses will have a brand new magical location where they can meet and greet their loyal subjects.

Recently, Disney Imagineers added the marquee to the front of Fairytale Hall, marking a milestone in the re-imagining of the location.

Events during runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend are Quickly Filling Up

It's been a little more than a week since the registration for runDisney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend opened, and the events are quickly filling up.

Registration opened at noon on June 11 for all Princess Half Marathon events, and within a few hours the new-for-2014 Glass Slipper Challenge was sold out. As of press time, the Enchanted 10K was at 99 percent capacity while the Princess Half Marathon was at 65 percent capacity.

Details Announced for runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World

Princesses, it's time to find your tiara. runDisney has recently announced details and prices for the 2014 Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World.

Race events include the Princess Half Marathon, the Royal Family 5K, the Enchanted 10K, the Glass Slipper Challenge, kids races, a pasta party, breakfast, and the Fit for a Princess Expo.

Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 7 True Love

Love is in the air at Walt Disney World Resort as fairytale princesses find true love with their princes, and "happily ever after" becomes reality. It all happens during this Limited Time Magic True Love Week February 11-17, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort. The week long event celebrates the love of friends and family, and invites couples to rekindle the flame through a tapestry of romantic vignettes to share.

New Cinderella-Inspired Bridal Gowns Coming in October

This one's for all the brides-to-be who'd like to channel Cinderella on their special day. Alfred Angelo and Disney have teamed up to introduce a limited-edition line of bridal gowns based on the beloved Disney princess.

Magic Kingdom's Cinderella's Holiday Wish Show To Start November 4

With the Halloween season wrapping up, the folks at Disney World are starting to gear up for the Christmas holiday. Returning to the Magic Kingom this Friday is the popular Cinderella's Holiday Wish Stage Show.

Movie Buzz: A New Cinderella?

There's no doubt that Snow White is the princess of choice these days with no less than three films in the works. Disney, however, might be giving an update to another classic princess: Cinderella.

It appears Disney has already purchased a script for a live action movie about the servant-turned-princess. Written by The Devil Wears Prada's Aline Brosh McKenna, Disney is said to have paid $7 million for the script.

New Rapunzel Inspired Wedding Dress to Hit Stores This Summer

Following on the heels of Disney's film "Tangled", Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo debuted a new wedding dress inspired by Rapunzel earlier this month at its annual bridal fashion show held in New York City.

The dress was designed with the heroine of "Tangled" in mind and created to reflect the character's "confident, unconventional approach to style."

Also introduced to the press at the fashion show was the Cinderella Platinum gown. This wedding gown was designed to commemorate the 20th - or Plantinum - anniversary of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons.

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How to Meet Your Favorite Princesses at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks

If you're the parent of any Disney princess obsessed youngster you've likely stood in line more than once to meet The Princesses.

The Disney royalty meet-and-greet has quickly become a tradition during visits to the four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, some people have been spending hours in line just to meet a certain Frozen duo. More on that later.

Lots of Live Action Updates From Walt Disney Motion Pictures

The last week or two has seen a plethora of Disney/Star Wars/Marvel news come flying at us. Little bits here and there as production of many properties, as well as new projects, begin to ramp up. We at WDWforGrownups.com, thought it would be best to give a rundown on some of the that might be important but didn't necessarily need stand alone articles. And so, on with the omnibus...

Saturday Style: Cinderella By Day And Night

Look as pretty as Cinderella dancing at the ball, heading out to Easter brunch, or maybe while having afternoon tea in the Grand Floridian's Garden View Tea Room. This satiny, ivory-dotted dress is the pure grace with its dainty waistline bow, charming back buttons, and sheer stripes that reveal the smooth lining beneath. When you glide into the room wearing this charming dress in blue bubbles you'll be sure to turn any head.

An Old Fantasyland Classic - La Fontaine de Cendrillon

Tucked away back behind the castle, just around the corner from Castle Couture in Fantastyland is a charming little detail that is one of my Disney favorites known as La Fontaine de Cendrillon - or - Cinderella's Fountain. It's a delightful water feature that's both art and functional drinking fountain for guests.

Where to Find the Characters While Touring Epcot

I often hear people say that they don't think they'll take their kids to Epcot on a family trip to Walt Disney World because the kids would be "bored" since there's "nothing for kids" at Epcot.

I think it's safe to say we all know this isn't the case. From great attractions such as Soarin', Test Track, and of course The Seas with Nemo and Friends, to the Kidcot Fun Stops in each pavilion in World Showcase - there is definitely a lot for kids to do.

A Wish Come True from Disney Floral and Gifts

Take note Prince Charming, because the Memory Makers of the Disney Florist have completely captivated me again with their brand new two day romantic experience. "A Wish Come True" is the perfect way to spoil your valentine with fairy tale to remember.

Cinderella's Wishing Well

Dotted around the Walt Disney World resort, in amongst the hustle and bustle of ride and lines, and shopping, and crowds moving to and fro are some very special places. They are perfect little spots to sit down and take 5 minutes for yourself, to be in the moment and soak it all in. You'll find one such 5 minute spot located down below Cinderella Castle on the pathway to Tomorrowland, off to the side sits a charming little alcove that's home to a wishing well.