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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is planning a special Mother's Day Brunch at the Garden Grove restaurant, complete with a complimentary mimosa for mom. The whole family will have a chance to interact with their favorite Disney characters during the meal.

Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 1

Last month Disney announced Limited Time Magic will be taking place throughout 2013 with 52 weeks of magical experiences big and small. These special experiences will appear and then disappear as the next special surprise debuts. Each week a new, fun adventure awaits guests headed to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Celebs Sign Petition to Stop Barneys' Disney-Themed Christmas Window Displays

Celebrities have added their names to the petition to stop Barneys from moving forward with a Disney-inspired Christmas window display at their New York location.

A version of the intended display was recently released and shows favorite Disney characters (think Minnie, Daisy and Goofy) re-imagined as super-tall, super-thin models. The petitioners complaint stems from the message the display could send to young girls.

An excerpt of the petition reads:

Dates Set for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Disney has recently set the dates for this year's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Yes, you read that right; would you believe this year's Christmas festivities at the Magic Kingdom kick off in little less than a month?

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party is a special, after hours celebration of Christmas at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. There's a special parade, snow on Main Street, Cinderella's Castle decked out in lights and Disney characters in their Christmas finery.

Mini Ear Hats to Hit Disney Parks This Fall

Anybody who sets foot inside a Disney park can see guests love Disney hats, and now those hat-loving guests will have one more option this fall: MousekeEars.

Disney Characters Take the Stage in North Korea

A concert held in North Korea for that country's new leader, Kim Jong Un, featured a few well-loved Western characters. Mickey, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger took to the stage during a recent concert in Pyongyang while clips from Disney films played in the background.

Marvel Characters Coming To A Park Near You?

Spiderman and Captain America alongside Mickey and Minnie at Magic Kingdom? Though it might sound a little farfetched, it looks like Disney has some plans in the works to incorporate Marvel comic characters into its theme parks.

Rumors on the subject have been around since Disney acquired Marvel in 2009, and to date, the only such Marvel characters to be found in the parks are on merchandise. According to President and CEO Bob Iger at Disney's annual shareholders meeting last Tuesday, Disney is working on some ideas to bring the characters into the parks and attractions.

New Medal for 2012 Disney Marathon Weekend

Runners, lace up your shoes for the 2012 Disney Marathon weekend, which is set for January 5 through January 8. Registration opened up this past week, and runners have several options to choose from.

The Disney Marathon is a 26.2 mile course that winds its way throughout the four parks. Those wanting to participate in the marathon, but not wanting to run the full distance, can pair up with a partner for the Disney Marathon Relay in which each runner will be responsible for 13.1 miles. Both options will share the same course.

New Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portraits

It's been nearly two years since there were fresh pictures for the Disney Dream Portraits series, but that wait is over as Disney Parks recently unveiled three new Annie Leibovitz portraits.
The nearly four-year-old series features well-known celebrities captured as well-loved Disney characters. This latest round of portraits includes some villains- a first for the series.

Vinylmation Villains: At a Store Near You

There are some of us who don't entirely get the Disney Vinylmation phenomenon. However, there must be some collectors out there who do, because Disney Vinylmation has recently released a new villains collection.

The Mickey-shaped pieces depict a host of those Disney characters who lurk on the dark side, including the fur-loving Cruella DeVille and the witch that plagued Snow White. Each piece costs right around $10 and are readily available online or in Disney stores across the country.

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Limited Time Magic: Independence Week Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

On Monday we talked a bit about ways to celebrate the 4th of July at Walt Disney World without having to manage the intense crowds at the Parks. Today, we're diving into the thick of it so that you can know where to head inside the Disney Parks to get your red, white and blue on for an entire week during a special events!

Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 17

There's a party going on and you're all invited! April April 22 to April 28, 2013 Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom Park by throwing a "Party for the Planet." Come join the festivities centered around this Earth Week event and meet some of your favorite Disney Characters, purchase collectable merchandise, then try out some sweet treats!

'Beautifully Disney' Private Label Cosmetics Line Launches

The 'Beautifully Disney' private label cosmetic line has launched! New from Disney Parks this pixie dust sprinkled make-up features color palettes from some of the most loved Disney characters. The line is accented with sophisticated packaging and whimsical accessories in rich complimentary shades of deep purple, pink and black.

Mickey and Minnie Get A New Home at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Grown ups love the Disney Characters just as much as the kids do and a beautiful queue to wait for your chance at a picture has become the standard for Walt Disney world Character Meet-n-Greets. According to Disney's Shawn Slater over on the Disney Parks Blog, Mickey and Minnie are getting a new home this spring at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Begins Again on Nov. 9th, 2012

Now that the Halloween Season is past it's time to look forward to what many Disney fans believe is the most magical time of the year, the Winter Holiday. Beginning this weekend, on November 9th, 2012 you can celebrate the magic of the holiday season with your family at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. This special after hours event is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom theme park!

Disney Cruise Line Creates Winter Holiday Magic

If you love the idea of Disney for Christmas, but want to skip the high crowds that can descend on the parks, why not take a trip this holiday season, give a gift that's both nautical and nice: a Disney Cruise!

2012 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

It's time once again for the ghouls and goblins to gather at Walt Disney World's magic Kingdom for 23 spooktacular nights of fun during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

2012 Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World

A Walt Disney World Vacation is a great thing no matter what time of year it is, but when the holidays come around it's even more magical. This year the holiday season begins on November 9th with decorations and activities starting all across the property. Disney's released a few details about just a few of the wondrous treats they have in store for guests traveling at this time.

Meet Duffy The Disney Bear

Have you been to Disney recently and wondered with this bear that seems to be all over the place? Who is he? Where did he come from? Was there a movie you missed? It's Duffy The Disney Bear and he's taking Disney Parks by storm!

My Favorite Disney's Animal Kingdom Parade Spot

We polled our Facebook Fans to find our where their favorite spot to watch the Parade in Animal Kingdom was, and though there were a few responses there's an overwhelming number of people who just don't make a special stop to watch this parade. With that in mind, I'm going to share with you my favorite spot to watch this parade and why I think it's worthwhile!