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POSTED Wed, 09/30/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Downtown Disney Officially Becomes Disney Springs

It's official. Downtown Disney is no more as the shopping, dining, and entertainment district is now Disney Springs. The name change became official on September 29. Construction continues at Disney Springs with more shops and restaurants planned before the project is completed in 2016.

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POSTED Tue, 09/29/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Flavor Lab Research and Development Facility Opening at Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort has opened a brand-new, behind-the-scenes Flavor Lab where Disney's chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and even front-of-house managers will be trained. The new research and development facility is not open to the general public.

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POSTED Mon, 09/28/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jedi Training Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing for a Refurbishment

The Jedi Training Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios is reportedly closing on October 4 for a brief refurbishment. The popular attraction is scheduled to reopen later this year with a new name: Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple.

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POSTED Sat, 09/26/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Mary Blair

Mary Blair’s House is On the Market for a Cool $1.6 Million

If you're looking to move to the West Coast and you happen to have a spare $1.6 million, you could own a piece of Disney-related history. The one-time residence of famed Disney artist Mary Blair is on the market in Los Angeles.

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POSTED Fri, 09/25/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Rockin’ Burger Block Parties Begin Saturday, September 25 at Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The 20th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival has officially started today. In addition to the Marketplace Booths where you can wine and dine your way around World Showcase, there are many special events planned throughout the festival.

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POSTED Thu, 09/24/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Now Open in Downtown Disney

Downtown Disney's newest watering hole opened this week in The Landing. Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar is where, as the story goes, Jock and the other members of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers used to meet. And if you're wondering "who is Jock Lindsey?"...he was a trusted pilot for Indiana Jones.

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POSTED Wed, 09/23/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Pop Secret

Popcorn

Pop Secret Named Official Popcorn for Disney Parks

The next time you order a box of popcorn at the Walt Disney World Resort you'll be snacking on Pop Secret brand popcorn. Diamond Foods, Inc., and Disney recently announced that the Pop Secret brand of popcorn is now the official popcorn of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

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POSTED Tue, 09/22/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Viola Davis

Viola Davis Becomes First Black Actress to Win the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama

History was made Sunday night at the 67th Emmy Awards when Viola Davis became the first black woman to win in the Lead Actress in a Drama category. Davis won for her role on ABC's hit drama How to Get Away With Murder.

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POSTED Mon, 09/21/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Hotel Room

Florida Man Banned from All Disney Parks for Life After Making a Meth Lab Joke

File the following under "what not to say at to cast members at the Walt Disney World Resort." A Florida man was recently banned for life from all Disney theme parks after making a joke about building a meth lab while he was speaking to a cast member at Disney's Pop Century Resort.

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POSTED Sat, 09/19/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Smuggler's Bounty

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars and Funko Unveil Smuggler’s Bounty, an Official Subscription Box

Star Wars fans, this is the merchandise subscription you're looking for. StarWars.com and Funko have recently announced the new Smuggler's Bounty, the only official Star Wars subscription box. Every other month members will receive a new box full of Star Wars-themed Funko merchandise.

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