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POSTED Tue, 12/23/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Meg Crofton

The Walt Disney Company

Meg Crofton Announces Plan to Retire on June 1, 2015

Meg Crofton, the president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts' operations in the United States and France, is planning to retire on June 1, 2015. The announcement was made via an internal memo.

Crofton has been at the helm of the US and France parks' operations since 2011 and prior to that role she was the president of the Walt Disney World Resort from 2006 until 2011.

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POSTED Mon, 12/22/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Magic Kingdom

Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration to Feature Performances from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Aulani

This year's Disney Parks Christmas parade has an all-new name, the 2014 Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration, and it will feature all-star performances from Disneyland, Walt Disney World Resort, and Aulani.

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POSTED Sat, 12/20/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Woman Dies After Crash with Walt Disney World Resort Bus

A 29-year old woman from Windermere, Florida died after a three-car crash involving a Walt Disney World Resort bus. The crash occurred in the early morning hours on December 15 in front of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.

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POSTED Fri, 12/19/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Friends of the Earth

Disney Cruise Line Ranked as an Environmentally Safe Cruise Line by Friends of the Earth

Disney Cruise Line was recently ranked as the most environmentally responsible cruise line by Friends of the Earth in the organization's 2014 Cruise Ship Report Card. Although the cruise line received an overall grade of a C+, it was higher than the other cruise line's grades.

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POSTED Thu, 12/18/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company

Disney Unveils Collectible Shareholder Certificate

The Walt Disney Company stopped issuing paper stock certificates to shareholders back in 2013, but the company has recently unveiled an all-new collectible shareholder certificate.

This new collectible certificate celebrates 90 years of The Walt Disney Company and is only available to current shareholders.

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POSTED Wed, 12/17/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Festival of the Seasons at Downtown Disney Runs Through December 29

The countdown to Christmas is on and guests visiting the Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World can get into the holiday spirit at the Festival of the Seasons which runs through December 29.

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POSTED Tue, 12/16/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

Film

Moana

Walt Disney Animation Studios

The Rock is Ready to Lend His Voice to Disney’s ‘Moana’

Disney's next animated film, Moana, has cast Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the voice of Maui, a Hawaiian demi-god.

Johnson tweeted out the news on December 3 saying, "Excited to star as "Maui" in Disney's next big animated musical, MOANA. Incredible story! **clears throat #TimeToSing."

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POSTED Mon, 12/15/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company

Disney Increases Annual Cash Dividend by 34 Percent

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has declared an annual cash dividend of $1.15 per share. This dividend is 34 percent higher, or 29 cents more, than the previous year.

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POSTED Sat, 12/13/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Magic Kingdom

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New Alex and Ani Bracelets Headed to the Disney Parks

If you're a fan of shiny, sparkly things like Alex and Ani bangles, today's your lucky day! Several all-new Alex and Ani bracelet designs are headed to the Disney Parks just in time to add them to your holiday wish list.

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POSTED Fri, 12/12/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World

Apple Pay Available at Walt Disney World Resort as of December 10

Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort are now able to utilize Apple Pay at guest relations, merchandise locations, quick service restaurants, lounges, bars, and ticket sales. The ability to use Apple Pay at other locations including table service locations is not yet available.

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