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POSTED Wed, 02/18/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Guests Get Up Close with an Oscar Statuette

For the next couple of days guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios can get up close to an Oscar statuette during the first-ever "My Oscar Moment." This once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity is all part of the celebration leading up to Sunday night's broadcast of the 87th Academy Awards.

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POSTED Tue, 02/17/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Cruise Line Announces ‘Star Wars’ Day at Sea on Disney Fantasy in 2016

Star Wars fans listen up! The Force is headed out to sea in 2016 when the Star Wars Day at Sea debuts on select sailings on the Disney Fantasy. This themed day-long celebration will feature adventures, characters, and more from the Star Wars film saga.

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POSTED Tue, 02/17/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registration Fees Required for Disney Trading Night Events

The once-free Disney Trading Night events now require guests to pay a registration fee. The next Disney Trading Night is scheduled for February 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Veracruz A in Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. In the past these trading nights were free for attendees.

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POSTED Mon, 02/16/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Speedway and Richard Petty Driving Experience Attraction Closing in June

The Walt Disney World Speedway is closing in June which means the end of the Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Exotic Driving Experience. The closure of the "Mickyard," as the Speedway was often referred to, means that nearly 70 people will be out of jobs.

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POSTED Sat, 02/14/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Offers Sneak Preview of Merchandise for 2015 Disney Princess Half Marathon

If you're headed to Walt Disney World for the 2015 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend either to run or cheer for friends and family there's a new line of merchandise for the race and Disney recently gave guests a sneak preview. The merchandise includes apparel, pins, MagicBands, and the always popular Disney Dooney & Bourke handbags.

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POSTED Fri, 02/13/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Golden Carriage from Live-Action ‘Cinderella’ On Display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Fans of Disney royalty and those looking forward to the soon-to-be-released live-action Cinderella can now get up close to the golden carriage used in the production of the film. The carriage is located on a blue carpet in front of the movie theater facade on the Streets of America in Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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POSTED Thu, 02/12/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Consumer Products Collaborates with Luxury Shoe Designers for Cinderella-Inspired Collection

To celebrate the upcoming release of the live-action Cinderella, Disney Consumer Products has teamed up with nine luxury shoe designers to create a collection of shoes that re-imagine that iconic glass slipper. The shoes will be available at select locations around the world.

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POSTED Wed, 02/11/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Hotel Occupancy at Disney Resorts Reached 89 Percent in First Quarter

During its fiscal first quarter The Walt Disney Company has seen its domestic hotel occupancy spike to 89 percent, compared to 81 percent for the same time last year. The report took into account room occupancy at all Walt Disney World Resort hotels and Disneyland Resort hotels.

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POSTED Tue, 02/10/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Grows New Roots

The Tree of Life, the iconic symbol of Disney's Animal Kingdom since 1998, recently went through a lengthy refurbishment. The construction walls have been removed to reveal an expanded central hub and "root" area of the tree featuring all-new carvings for guests to enjoy.

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POSTED Mon, 02/09/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Bob Iger Says Plans for ‘Star Wars’ Presence at Disney Theme Parks to be Announced Later this Year

While there's no concrete news about how Disney is going to grow the Star Wars presence in its theme parks around the world, there is a lot of speculation. Disney CEO Bob Iger fueled that speculation last week during a call with Wall Street analysts when he said there is a "fair amount of design and development taking place" to increase Star Wars presence in "multiple locations."

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