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POSTED Fri, 03/28/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Sneak Peek of ‘Maleficent’ Coming to Disney Parks Beginning April 18

Disney's Maleficent is set to open in theaters at the end of May, but Disney Parks guests have a chance to see an extended sneak peek starting April 18.

The film stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, one of Disney's most iconic villains. The film explores the betrayal that turns her heart to stone. As we know from Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent places an irrevocable curse upon Princess Aurora, and in the film Aurora finds herself in the middle of a conflict between the forest kingdom and the human kingdom.

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POSTED Thu, 03/27/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registration Now Open for the Inaugural Disney Fit Challenge

Registration is now open for the first-ever Disney Fit Challenge at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

This event is planned for September 26-28 and will feature athletes competing in different fitness challenges that will test their speed, strength, skill, endurance, balance, and powers.

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POSTED Wed, 03/26/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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MyMagic+ Continuing to Transform Walt Disney World Experience for Guests

The Walt Disney World Resort is still in the midst of the "test and adjust" phase of MyMagic+ but guests have been able to take advantage of some changes brought about by MyMagic+.

The MyDisneyExperience.com mobile app and website allows guests to plan their vacation at home and make changes on the go in the parks. The app features itinerary tools and gives guests the ability to scheduled FastPass+ reservations in advance or on the day of their visit.

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POSTED Tue, 03/25/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Perfect Petals Brunch Announced for Launch of New Disney Collection by Vera Bradley Pattern

The Disney Collection by Vera Bradley is launching a new pattern later this spring, and to celebrate Disney is hosting a "Perfect Petals Brunch" on May 4.

The new pattern, "Mickey's Perfect Petals," will have its official debut during the brunch at Epcot's World ShowPlace.

The new pattern features spring colors and subtle Mickey Mouse designs that are similar to the Hidden Mickeys guests can find at Disney Parks.

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POSTED Mon, 03/24/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Changes Policy Regarding Upgrades to Third-Party Tickets

Following the recent ticket price increase at the Walt Disney World Resort, guests are finding that they can no longer upgrade third-party tickets without incurring additional charges.

According to an update at AllEars.net, "third-party tickets can no longer be upgraded to passes at a pro-rated rate, have days added on, or have options added at a discount."

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POSTED Fri, 03/21/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks Blog Offering Makeup Tutorials for the Beautifully Disney Line of Cosmetics

Earlier this year the Beautifully Disney line of cosmetics introduced its fifth collection, the Pop of Minnie collection.

Pop of Minnie channels 1960s Mod pop art and the line is all about adding color to classic looks. Even the packaging is pop art inspired.

This latest Beautifully Disney collection features eye shadow, nail polish, and lip gloss in addition to accessories such as an eyelash curler, brush set, and manicure set. Also debuting this spring are character and non-character long-wearing nail appliques.

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POSTED Thu, 03/20/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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March Magic Tournament

Vote for Your Favorite Disney Parks Attraction in the March Magic Tournament

Do you have a favorite Disney Parks attraction? Starting this week you have a chance to vote for your favorite in first ever March Magic Tournament presented by Disney Parks.

This March Madness-type tournament will give fans a chance to vote for their favorite Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort attractions in the ultimate challenge.

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POSTED Wed, 03/19/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The 'Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade' Debuts at the Magic Kingdom

After months of anticipation the 'Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade' debuted at the Magic Kingdom on March 9.

The parade is a celebration of Fantasyland and features nearly 100 performers and Disney characters in addition nine floats that will travel down Main Street U.S.A. to an all-new soundtrack composed by Mark Hammond " who is known for his work on World of Color of Disney California Adventure

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POSTED Wed, 03/19/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Anna and Elsa to Meet Guests at Princess Fairytale Hall Beginning April 20

The Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom is getting two new royal residents.

Anna and Elsa will be joining the other Disney royals in Fairytale Hall beginning next month.

The Frozen sisters have been meeting guests at a special location in Epcot's Norway Pavilion for the past couple of months.

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POSTED Tue, 03/18/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney VoluntEARS Take Part in Global Service Project in Ecuador

Last fall, 30 Disney VoluntEARS traveled to Ecuador for Disney's first-ever Global Service Project.

The project was part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the VoluntEARS program.

The VoluntEARS traveled to a remote area of Ecuador to support a local village, helping to build a classroom for a Quichua community in the upper Amazon.

As they worked alongside local community members, the VoluntEARS hauled bags of rocks and gravel, mixed cement, and built columns for the classroom's foundation.

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