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A salute to Disney animated movies was a big winner for "Dancing With the Stars" Monday night in Central Florida, home to Walt Disney World. View the full article

This week’s photo of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was snapped from a unique angle - as if the Mine Train Cart was rushing down the first drop toward Belle’s Village. View the full article

Sometimes we all want a little advice when we’re making a dinner reservation, and often it’s food writers and critics that send us to the best restaurants. That’s why we enjoy seeing the annual awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Inc., a group formed nearly 40 years ago to keep a finger on the pulse of the region’s dining. This year the group awarded Disneyland Resort a dozen awards to eight restaurants – two in Disneyland park, two in Disney California Adventure park and three in Disneyland Resort hotels. View the full article

I recall first visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 1990 during a family visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. Since that time, I’ve spent many days at some of my favorite attractions like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and One Man’s Dream (I practically lived at the latter while serving as a Walt Disney World Ambassador during the 100 years of Magic Celebration) I also have many fond memories of taking my children to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, or enjoying the Cobb salad (my favorite!) at the Hollywood Brown Derby. With Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ silver anniversary on May 1, we have created several new items to mark this occasion. View the full article

Disney's latest tease to the impending opening of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a look at the animatronic namesakes to the ride. View the full article

As runners start to plan their fall and winter race schedules we thought it would be fun to provide some extra motivation and reveal a little “bling.” Disney Yellow Shoes Art Director David Brotherton has been busy designing two amazing finisher medals to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Wine and Dine Half Marathon and the 10th anniversary of the Goofy Race and a Half Challenge. View the full article

There are dozens of reasons to visit the Springtime Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Disneyland park, but seeing egg artisan Ray Brown in action is definitely a fan favorite. Ray is part of an elite team who create ‘eggs’-tra special works of art each day by designing, painting and sculpting the oval shapes into one-of-a-kind Disney characters. Recently Ray shared some of his top tips for creating the perfect egg with us: View the full article

Disney World guests will be able to linger -- and drink -- after the nightly fireworks at Epcot, but it will cost them. The theme park is introducing the Epcot After-Hours Wind Down on Thursday. View the full article

If you’re a fan of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” then this is a video from our archives that you absolutely must see. In May 1999, a few weeks before “Main Street Electrical Parade” made it’s return to Magic Kingdom Park, the parade floats were taken out of the park for a rare overnight road test. See this amazing sight below. View the full article

This week, Disney theme parks around the world joined in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the “it’s a small world” attraction. As you know, we’ve been sharing wonderful renditions of the attraction’s unforgettable song from around the world during the last few weeks. Part of this week’s celebration was featured live on ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America.” View the full article

Disney Parks fans who happen to own a smart TV now may have a whole new way to gain access to Disney Parks news and travel planning information - the Disney Parks Smart TV App. View the full article

Anyone want $1 million? Well, Walt Disney Studios is prepared to give that much money away as part of the world premiere of its new movie "Million Dollar Arm," in which a sports agent (played by Jon Hamm) concocts a scheme to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a Major League Baseball star. View the full article

No matter what age, everyone seems to have a Disney Side. That concept led us to a question: how early in their lives did the famed Dapper Dans begin honing their skills as a barber shop quartet? For years, The Dapper Dans have been favorites among Disney Parks guests for their blend of harmonies and hijinks. Whether they’re in the Harmony Barber Shop or riding aboard the Main Street Trolley, the Dapper Dans provide a soundtrack like no other on Main Street U.S.A. View the full article

Last week, Shannon gave us a peek inside the Springtime Roundup, going on right now in Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree at Disneyland park. Springtime Roundup features singing, dancing, egg decoration in addition to opportunities to meet special Disney friends. View the full article

The unforgettable details woven throughout Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, make the resort a destination unlike any in the world. Let’s begin this new series the same way your Aulani vacation would with a warm welcome, or e komo mai, and a traditional lei. View the full article

Just imagine, after IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks show at Epcot, instead of heading to your car or back to the resort, you could head to one of four spots in World Showcase for end-of-day relaxation with appetizers and beverages. View the full article

Linda Ambard from Boston is no stranger to running, she has been logging miles since high school. After college she focused on distance running, and with the support of her husband and family set a goal to run a marathon in all 50 states. But sometimes life is like running. You are traveling down the road, perfect stride, when all of the sudden you hit “the wall.” That moment when you feel you just can’t go any further. It is when you pull yourself together, perhaps change your goals, but continue to push through and move forward. That is exactly what happened in Linda’s life. View the full article

Walt Disney World started stocking "Frozen" merchandise in October, ahead of the animated musical's November release, and products have been flying off store shelves ever since. View the full article

Earlier today, Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, spoke at the Disney Social Media Moms in Anaheim, California, and shared updates on what's new at Disney Parks around the world. One of the highlights of his presentation was a new video that offered the first look at some of the Audio-Animatronics that are currently being placed in Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. He also shared that these will be the most advanced Audio-Animatronics that Walt Disney Imagineering has ever created, with characters appearing more lifelike and detailed than ever before. View the full article

Curiouser & Curiouser, the latest collection from Beautifully Disney takes a cue from the Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat, and Alice herself, with colors ranging from light, neutral tones to richly pigmented and shimmery shades. This new collection will debut May 3 at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts! View the full article

Planning a trip to Epcot this summer? Definitely add a Sounds Like Summer Concert Series performance to your itinerary. Our 2014 concert schedule has just been released, with many new favorites - such as Slippery When Wet ~ The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute - returning to the stage. View the full article

Disney Tanabata Days, the traditional Japanese event also known as the Star Festival, will return to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Parks June 24 through July 7. View the full article

Easter is fast approaching - and so is the Easter Bunny! Our long-eared friend will greet guests in the Town Square area of Magic Kingdom Park from April 13-20. View the full article

Is watching the sunset from a Disney Resort a must-do for you when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort? I have to say that we have some amazing skies here in Florida - and pink clouds are always my favorite. Check them out in this view from the pier at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. View the full article

As Jennifer showed you earlier today, today is the big day - the global celebration of the 50th anniversary of “it’s a small world” at Disney Parks. View the full article