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Disney Creating Fun Products for Animal Friends

It only makes sense if you love Disney, then your pets should too! Disney Consumer products makes it easy to add a little Disney to your pet's world with a variety of products from leashes to fish tanks to plush toys.

POSTED Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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The Walt Disney Company Named Most Reputable Company in America

Last week a study released by the Reputation Institute listed The Walt Disney Company as America's most reputable company.

The New York City based consulting firm conducted an online study of 4,719 consumers, measuring their perceptions of the 150 largest U.S. companies that they were familiar or somewhat familiar with. The survey studied the perception of an organization's products and services, innovation, workplace, citizenship, governance, leadership, and performance.

POSTED Thu, 04/25/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Searching for the Winnie the Pooh ‘Storyteller of the Year’

Earlier this week, Disney Consumer Products launched a nationwide search for their Winnie the Pooh "Storyteller of the Year." The contest celebrates parents and guardians who use storytelling to teach life lessons and foster their child's creativity.

POSTED Fri, 04/05/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Disney Closes LucasArts

Disney has announced that they will be shuttering LucasArts, the development and publishing arm for interactive entertainment software. The move is a strategic shift "from an internal development to a licensing model" that will hopefully bring in successful new development partners. Sadly, with this closure there have been lay offs for approximately 150 LucasArts employees.

POSTED Sun, 03/17/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 12

It may be the most egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt ever! This Limited Time Magic surprise sends guests on a spring time quest through Epcot (theme park admission required) exploring nooks and crannies of the park to locate special eggs and mark the spots with stickers on a quest map. This fun filled Vinylmation event will be going on March 18 through March 24, 2013 at Walt Disney World.

To Start Your Quest

POSTED Fri, 01/18/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Your Favorite Sea Turtles Immortalized in Vinylmation

Everyone's favorite Sea Turtles, Crush and Squirt, from Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo have been immortalized in Vinylmation. Released in a limited edition of 1,250 you can take home your set starting on January 18, 2013 for $64.95 plus tax.

Crush stands at a stout 9-inches high while his little dude Squirt is just an adorable 3-inches tall. A perfect pair of to join your surf through life, these two are sure to bring back the fondest memories of a most loved Disney-Pixar film.

POSTED Mon, 12/31/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Disney Parks to Make New Announcement on New Year's Eve

Tonight is the night! Be sure to tune in to ABC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2013. Why? Because during the broadcast Maria Menounos will be making an exciting announcement from Disney Parks.

POSTED Mon, 12/24/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Walt Disney World Makes Fodor's 2013 "Must Go" List

Fodor's Travel Guide released their "Must Go" List for 2013 with the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida making the list top 25 trips to book right now. There's no doubt that the New Fantasyland expansion helped our favorite vacation destination make this "must go" list. They even suggest that with exploring Storybook Circus and the Enchanted Forest you may want to add another full day to your Magic Kingdom plans.

POSTED Tue, 10/16/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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'Magic Band' on the Horizon for Disney Tickets?

Could an electronic wristband that would replace paper tickets at Disney parks be in the works? Possibly, according to a Disney filing with the Federal Communications Commission.

The report, filed by Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts, is for a "radio-frequency wrist band." The name given to the device on the cover letter sent to the FCC by Disney is "Magic Band."

The "Magic Band" is described in the FCC filing as follows:

POSTED Wed, 09/26/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Celebration Woman Holds Guinness World Record for Mickey Mouse Memorabilia

A Celebration, Florida, woman is the holder of the Guinness World Record for Mickey Mouse Memorabilia with over 4,000 items of the iconic mouse. And you thought you were a Disney fanatic!

Janet Esteves, 57, first nabbed the record in 2006; at that time, she had over 2,100 Mickey items. Now, her record-holding collection weighs in at 4,127 items - and Esteves believes she has at least 2,000 more items yet to be cataloged and counted.

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POSTED Fri, 06/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Top 10 Spots for a Beer with Dad at Disney

Father's Day is Sunday and to celebrate our Disney loving Dads I thought I would come up with a list of the top 10 places to share a beer with Dad at Walt Disney World. There's no shortage of spots to grab a brew, but these all have something just a little more special about them. They all have that magical spark that can make any day a celebration. So without further ado, and in no particular order... away we go!

POSTED Tue, 06/04/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

Live A Pirates Life at Walt Disney World Resort

If your family is a pirate loving crew then the Walt Disney World Resort may be just the place for a summer break. With multiple attractions spread across the property you can be living an imaginative pirate's life whether your favorite is Captain Jack or Captain Hook. We've scoured the land and come up with tips to guide you to the treasures.

POSTED Mon, 04/22/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Voyage With The Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland

The original Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland was the last attraction that Walt Disney oversaw the construction of, opening just three months after his death in 1967. The attraction earned raves from guests and by popular demand a version of the attraction debuted at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida on December 15, 1973.

POSTED Thu, 04/11/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Touching The Slipper: A WDWFG Community Tradition

Here at Walt Disney World for Grownups, we have a thriving member forum of friendly Disney lovers who are always ready to talk about the latest Disney News and Events.

POSTED Fri, 03/22/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Three Great Spots for a Milkshake at Walt Disney World

Milkshakes, the icey-cold, delicious, creamy, sweet goodness in a cup that takes us back to childhood. You can drink them as a beverage, eat (?) them as a dessert, side dish, meal, or even as a snack. They're a summery treat that we just can't get enough of, and Disney has more than one spot to quench your thirst with decadent milkshakes.

POSTED Thu, 02/28/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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2013 Disney Annual Meeting of Shareholders

It's that time of year again when shareholders of the Walt Disney Company gather to cast their votes for the future of corporate governance. With the current stock at an all time high, and dividends better than ever, attendees can expect a positive outlook despite the overall economy. The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company, is being held on March 6th, 2013 at the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.

The items of business on the agenda that the Board of Directors advises to vote "for" are:

POSTED Mon, 02/04/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Respondes to Inquires About MyMagic+

Disney CEO Bob Iger responded to inquires from Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on privacy concerns related to the upcoming MyMagic+ roll out that we discussed here last week.

POSTED Tue, 01/15/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Disney Weddings Series: Boardwalk Croquet Court

Disney Fairytale Weddings are the stuff of dreams with it's vast array of locations and wide variety of ready made themes it's one of America's leading wedding destinations. Today's highlighted location is the beautiful garden setting of the Boardwalk Inn's Croquet Court. Available to couples planning a Wishes Wedding this hideaway offers opulent water views on a manicured lawn anchored by elegant white trellis entrances.

POSTED Mon, 01/14/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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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.

POSTED Thu, 12/27/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Haute Couture from Harrods and Disney

The November 2012 Harrods Magazine released an inspired "Once Upon a Dream" photo spread of elegant high fashion designer gowns inspired by the most classic Disney Princesses. This flight into fantasy included designers such as Versace, Valentino and Elie Saab to name just a few.

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