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POSTED Sat, 08/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Hidden Mickey Pins Arriving at the Disney Parks this Month

A second wave of Hidden Mickey pins arrived at Walt Disney World and Disneyland in July.

The Hidden Mickey pins are distributed to cast members to use for pin trading with guests. There are two sets of pins: one specific to Disneyland and one for Walt Disney World.

The Disneyland Hidden Mickey pins feature an assortment of setsfeaturing: chalk sketches of Disney characters, Disney Birds, Deck of Cards pins with Disney characters, Villainous Sidekicks, Tea Pots inspired by Disney characters, and silver-colored chaser pins.

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POSTED Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Reaches Tentative Agreement with Unions

Walt Disney World has reached a tentative labor agreement with its largest union group.

The agreement raises the minimum hourly rate for full-time employees to $10 by 2016. The hourly rate will increase to $9.50 next year.

The contract covers the 21,000 full-time workers represented by the Services Trade Council, a coalition of six unions.

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POSTED Thu, 07/31/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks and Resorts Salutes Military Personnel with Special Rates on Rooms and Tickets Through 2015

Disney Parks has once again extended its Armed Forces Military Salute which gives active and retired U.S. military personnel special rates on theme park tickets and accommodations.

At the Walt Disney World Resort military personnel (including active and retired members of the U.S. Coast Guard, National Guard, and reservists) or their spouses can purchases the following theme park tickets from August 25 2014 through September 30, 2015:

Disney 4-day Military Promotional tickets with a park hopper option for $177 each plus tax

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POSTED Wed, 07/30/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Trattoria al Forno Replacing Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney’s BoardWalk

A new Italian restaurant is replacing Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney's BoardWalk.

Trattoria al Forno is scheduled to open in December and its menu will feature regional Italian dishes in addition to classic favorites such as shrimp with garlic, capers, and anchovies served with polenta, baked lasagna, eggplant rollatini, and chicken breast alla Parmagiana.

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POSTED Tue, 07/29/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Cruise Line Celebrating Halloween on the High Seas this Fall

Guests sailing on Disney Cruise Line ships this fall have a chance to celebrate Halloween on the High Seas.

Last year the Halloween-themed event only happened on the Disney Dream but this year for the first time all four ships will celebrate with Halloween-themed cruises beginning in September.

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POSTED Mon, 07/28/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Denies Claims Presented in Americans with Disabilities Act Lawsuit

Disney has filed a response to the lawsuit filed in April by 16 families who said the theme parks' Disability Access Service violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

In the original lawsuit, the families of 16 children and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities alleged that the new Disability Access Service is unsuited to the needs of guests with special needs.

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POSTED Sat, 07/26/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Announces a ‘Frozen’-themed 5K and New Medals

The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend has been Frozen.

Disney has announced that two events during the Princess Half Marathon Weekend, the Disney Princess 5K and the runDisney Kids Races, will have a Frozen theme. The medals for both events will depict a Frozen motif.

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POSTED Fri, 07/25/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Launches New Diversity Resource Group SALUTE at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

A new diversity resource group has launched at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

This resource group will help provide a military perspective at the resorts that will enhance experiences for guests and cast members.

The diversity resource groups at Disneyland and Walt Disney World work as resources for cast members and the Walt Disney Company by sharing unique perspectives from diverse communities.

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POSTED Thu, 07/24/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Details Released for the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars

With just days to go before the reservations open for the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival special events, details have been released for the culinary demonstrations and beverage seminars.

The low-cost demonstrations and seminars are a fan-favorite each year during the Food and Wine Festival.

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POSTED Wed, 07/23/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Fans Show their Disney Side with Sidewalk Art

Earlier this year during the 24-hour Rock Your Disney Side event at Disneyland, sidewalk art was a big part of the celebration.

Disney Parks featured artist Noah showcased his Disney California Adventure-inspired sidewalk art and fans were encouraged to break out the chalk and start creating.

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