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POSTED Tue, 04/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind Celebrating Disney Attractions from the Past

If you're a fan of extinct Disney World attractions, the D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind event is one you don't want to miss.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is hosting the event that will honor Disney attractions of years gone by including 'If You Had Wings' and '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' through stories, vintage videos, and concept art.

The two-day event takes place November 22 and 23 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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POSTED Mon, 04/07/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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2013 was Landmark Year for Disney Citizenship Performance

The Walt Disney Company is reporting that 2013 was a "landmark" year for citizenship performance.

In 2012, Disney published a series of time-bound, measurable targets to track citizenship performance, and the 2013 Disney Citizenship Summary is the second published disclosure of progress toward those targets.

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POSTED Sat, 04/05/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Acquires YouTube Network Maker Studios

The Walt Disney Company has acquired Maker Studios, the leading network of online video content on YouTube.

Maker has more than 55,000 channels, 380 million subscribers, and 5.5 billion views per month on YouTube, making it the top online video network for the Millennial generation. The acquisition will help Disney bring more content to consumers across all platforms.

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POSTED Fri, 04/04/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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ABC News President Ben Sherwood Picked to Succeed Anne Sweeney as President of Disney/ABC Television Group

ABC News President Ben Sherwood will replace Anne Sweeney as co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president of the Disney/ABC Television Group.

Sweeney recently announced that she is leaving her position early next year to pursue a new career path in the industry.

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POSTED Thu, 04/03/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Third Annual Easter Egg Display Planned for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney fans are familiar with the annual gingerbread house display that graces the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa each holiday season, but did you know there's also an edible Easter egg display each spring?

This April marks the third year that the Grand Floridian Easter egg display has been showcased, and it all begins April 4.

The edible Easter eggs are created by master pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek and the pastry team at the Grand Floridian.

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POSTED Wed, 04/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Global Sing-Along Planned as Disney Parks Celebrates 50th Anniversary of ‘it’s a small world’

The classic Disney Parks attraction 'it's a small world' is celebrating its 50th anniversary and fans can join in the celebration through a global sing-along.

Disney created the website SmallWorld50.com as a "global hub" of music and harmony where guests can record videos of themselves singing the attraction's theme song. Guests can also create virtual 'it's a small world' dolls to benefit UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund).

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POSTED Wed, 04/02/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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April Merchandise Events Planned for Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort has announced a full slate of special merchandise events for this month.

Spring is in full bloom at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, and through April 6 guests can get a peek at the Fairy Houses being built around the World Showcase promenade. And through May 18, guests at the Festival have a chance to meet with representatives from Rinse Bath and Body Co. to learn all about the products.

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POSTED Tue, 04/01/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Easter “Egg” Hunts Planned for Epcot, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure

April promises to be "egg-citing" for guests at Epcot, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure.

Starting on April 10 and continuing through Easter Sunday, April 20, guests at those three theme parks can participate in the Egg-Stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt. This is the first year that Disneyland guests will have a chance to participate in the egg hunt.

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POSTED Mon, 03/31/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Transport Digital Bus Arrival Screen Spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village

Waiting for a Disney bus to take you from a resort to a theme park can often be a frustrating guessing game.

But, guests who are waiting for the bus at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village no longer have to guess on the bus arrival time thanks to the digital arrival screen that is available at the bus stop.

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POSTED Sat, 03/29/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Dates Officially Announced for the 2015 D23 Expo in Anaheim

The dates for the 2015 D23 Expo were announced by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger at The Walt Disney Company's Annual Meeting on March 18.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club presents the Expo and the 2015 event is scheduled for August 14-16, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

"The D23 Expo is the ultimate Disney fan event, created to honor and celebrate your love of all things Disney," Iger told shareholders and D23 Members at the Company's Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. "And we hope to see you there."

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