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Walt Disney World Resort Launches All-New Twitter Account to Assist Guests

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort have another tool at their fingertips to help them out in the theme parks. The newly-launched Twitter account @WDWToday is similar to the @DisneylandToday account and is designed to help guests in the parks.

runDisney Announces the D23 Fun Run to Kick Off D23 Expo

Always full of surprises, runDisney has just announced the first ever D2.3 Fun Run at the D23 Expo on Friday, August 9.

In this fun run, a limited number of D23 members will have a chance to take part in the 2.3-mile run that will feature Disney characters and an opportunity to run through Disney California Adventure. Runners will receive a shirt for participating and might even experience some extra pixie dust during the race.

Celebrate Animal Kingdom’s 15th Anniversary on Earth Day, April 22

Disney's Animal Kingdom - the largest animal theme park in the world - opened to the public on Earth Day, April 22, 1998. This year marks the park's 15th anniversary and there's a "wild" celebration planned.

Annette Funicello Dies at Age 70

Actress and former Mousketeer Annette Funicello died today from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. She was 70 years old.

The news first broke online via D23, who announced via Twitter: "We're sorry to report beloved Disney Mouseketeer and iconic teen star Annette Funicello has passed away at age 70." Funicello's family later confirmed that the star died, surrounded by family after she was removed from life support.

Finding Hidden Mickeys On Facebook Could Win You A Disney Vacation

Who couldn't use a Disney vacation? Starting today, you can search for "Hidden Mickeys" within several Disney-related Facebook pages, and finding one gives you the chance to enter for a vacation to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Finding ten Mickeys gives you the option to add a VIP experience to your vacation for four should you win.

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Day Of The Dead Beer Premiers at Epcot's La Cava del Tequila

La Cava del Tequila in Epcot's Mexico Pavilion is one of the most popular spots in the Park to knock back a few with friends. The fun and welcoming atmosphere creates a desire to linger in the perpetual twilight of Mexico's charming courtyard within the pyramid. Just off to the side, you'll find La Cava del Tequila with its broad variety of tequila and creative margaritas.

Disney Home Entertainment Blu-ray Giveaway

For the first time ever, Disney is opening its vault and releasing three classics on Blu-ray! Available in stores now, Robin Hood, Oliver and Company and The Sword in the Stone are three must-have movies to be added to your Blu-ray collection, So Disney's given us a set to share with our readers!

All three movies are being released to celebrate their anniversary and Disney doesn't disappoint with the great features that each Blu-ray includes.

Disney Weddings Series: Disney's Fairytale Honeymoon Registry

Disney weddings are something many a bride will dream about, but more in the realm of possibility for most is simply taking a Disney Honeymoon. A trip to Disney can bring a much needed does of pure fun into a time that can sometimes be a whirlwind of activity, it doesn't matter if this is your first wedding or your third a Disneymoon is always in style. A romantic trip for two (or more if you're blending families) at Walt Disney World Resort that lets you relax and de-stress after your big event.

Mysterious "1952" Disney Movie Project Renamed "Tomorrowland"

On Jan. 28, Walt Disney Studios announced that its live-action film formerly known as "1952" will now be titled "Tomorrowland." It's a project shrouded in mystery and suspense with very little known about what the movie actually is. Disney fans and movie buffs alike have bantered about many possibilities for this film, since word of the project got out.

Why More and More Women Are Signing Up to runDisney

Women-only running events (95% or greater female) are on the rise, with over 200 events in 2011. Women of all ages, all shapes and sizes, and all athletic abilities are coming together to take on the challenge of conquering a long distance run. There is a sense of camaraderie and a lack of inhibition at these events that have women flocking to run.

Disney Family Deals Giveaway: Disney Princess – My Fairytale Adventure

Disney recently launched a new site called Disney Family Deals, where each day will offer up an exclusive offer on Disney products and experiences!

You'll find deals on everything from toys, clothing, collectibles, music, videos and even Disney vacations! You can sign up to receive daily emails to alert you of the Disney Family Deals, in addition to local and online deals.

The Muppets on Blu-ray/DVD Giveaway!

It's time to play the music...it's time to light the lights! It's time to check out the Muppets DVD tonight!

We loved our giveaway of Muppets: The Green Album a few months ago and now we are excited to be giving away The Muppets on Blu-ray/DVD!

Power Up: New Tech Merchandise Available at Disney Shops

Extra batteries and chargers are staple items to add to your tech bag before leaving on vacation. In my bag you'll find a variety of chargers to keep me going throughout my day of heavy touring. For my usage of heavy tweeting and texting during vacations, my iPhone battery will last me until about mid-day. After that it's time to plug in and power up to both keep in touch with the rest of our party, and share the fun with my Twitter stream. In the past if you forgot your spare battery you were just plain out of luck, but now if you forget, now Disney's got your back.