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Our look at how you can show your Disney Side continues this week with a special suggestion for Haunted Mansion lovers. Check out the cute nail tutorial below that’s sure to bring out your “spooky” side. View the full article

Disney's It's a Small World ride is turning 50, and it received a global birthday party on Thursday. View the full article

Look who just stopped by New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park to check on the progress of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction - it’s Dopey! View the full article

One could forgive It's a Small World for getting a big head. Disney marked its 50th birthday party with a global celebration. The ride was introduced at the 1964 World's Fair and was considered a temporary attraction. Instead, Walt Disney transplanted it to Disneyland and eventually four other theme parks, including Orlando's Magic Kingdom, where it's home to wee audio-animatronics with a message of worldwide harmony. View the full article

Today our celebration of the “it’s a small world” attraction continues with a new downloadable wallpaper from Disney artist Jason “Tiki” Tackett. The graphic was inspired by the original “it’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland park. The plaque that’s featured in the middle was added during the attraction’s 25th anniversary celebration. View the full article

If you’re looking for a quiet, tranquil place to unwind, check out the torch-lit terrace at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. However, if you want to party like the tiki gods, I dare you to go inside! Sam, head salesman of the jungle, has a space at the bar for even the most adventurous tourist. View the full article

I can now say I have the #1 highlight of my Disney career: interviewing Disney Legend Richard Sherman. What an amazing day! I met him at the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, Calif., where he sat at Walt Disney’s piano and played “it’s a small world,” the iconic song he wrote and composed with his late brother, Robert. He’s very proud of the song’s meaning and very serious about its impact on the world. He talks more about it in the video below. As you would imagine, he was a pure delight. He was kind and funny, and after the interview he played more of his classics for the room. I hope this video captures that unforgettable day. Enjoy! View the full article

I recently shared with you a first look at new merchandise (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/new-merchandise-and-rebel-rendezvous-event-coming-to-star-wars-weekends-2014-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/) coming to Star Wars Weekends 2014 (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend/) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/) beginning May 16. Today, I’m thrilled to announce that the Star Wars - D-Tech Me experience will return this year with a few new options for Guests. This year, the experience will be located inside Darth’s Mall, located in Soundstage 1 between Studio Backlot Tour and Toy Story Midway Mania. View the full article

We have an exciting day of celebrations planned for Thursday’s 50th anniversary of Disney’s “it’s a small world” attraction, including online and in-park sing-alongs, musical performances and even a special Google Hangout with Disney Legend Richard Sherman. View the full article

Earth Day is April 22, and Disney's Animal Kingdom park will be celebrating with its annual Party for the Planet event. View the full article

In what has become a beloved annual tradition, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is hosting a Party for the Planet in celebration of Earth Day (April 22). Guests can find out what they can do to make their backyards wildlife-friendly and discover other ways to connect with, and conserve, wildlife and nature. They also can learn about some very special wildlife—brown bears in Alaska—in celebration of the release of “Bears,” http://nature.disney.com/bears Disneynature’s newest theatrical release. View the full article

Hello horse fans! It’s time for another inside look at some of our four-legged cast members at Circle D Ranch at the Disneyland Resort. View the full article

So, how can there be any doubt that the Avengers are about to assemble for Disney Infinity after the YouTube teaser video that was posted today? View the full article

Since launching our global online hub SmallWorld50.com, thousands of you have participated in the historic celebration of the classic Disney Parks attraction and recorded and shared online video of yourself singing “it’s a small world.” View the full article

If you had the choice of staying at either Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Resort or Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, which would you choose? Or would you need help picking out the perfect fit? If so, check out this infographic and follow the answers to your dream vacation spot. View the full article

As we learned this morning, “it’s a small world” has journeyed from California to New York and back again, and now some of its iconic dolls are making the voyage once again. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the attraction’s opening at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, these dolls will appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” where they will be featured as part of the show’s coverage of our global sing-along event. In the video below, we see how the dolls are cared for here at Disneyland park and how they were prepared for their trip. View the full article

If you're in Orlando, you can feel it breathing down your neck: Summer, the relentless 10-month stretch of heat and humidity is sneaking up on us. We compiled some key theme-park activities that are best to knock out before the days turn into scorchers. View the full article

If you're in Orlando, you can feel it breathing down your neck: Summer, the relentless 10-month stretch of heat and humidty is sneaking up on us. We compiled some key theme-park activities that are best to knock out before the days turn into scorchers. View the full article

Remember what it was like celebrating Easter as a child? Waiting anxiously to see what the Easter Bunny would bring, discovering a basket full of treats, trinkets, and toys made for one of the most exciting days of the year! View the full article

The latest ride at Walt Disney World is still a few weeks out, but fans can get a feel of what the upcoming Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction will be like from a CGI "ride-through" released by Walt Disney Parks Tuesday. View the full article

This week’s look inside Seven Dwarfs Mine Train comes to us from Yellow Shoes Creative Group, a team that is currently working on some of the advertising for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. View the full article

As Han Solo once said, it's not wise to upset a Wookiee. So it's probably good news for all involved that Peter Mayhew, the 7-foot-3-inch British actor famous for playing the hairy hero Chewbacca, is now set to reprise his role in the highly anticipated sequel "Star Wars: Episode VII," according to the Hollywood Reporter . View the full article

Last week, we took a look at debut of the popular “Remember the Magic” parade at Magic Kingdom Park. When the 25th anniversary celebration concluded, a new parade, the “Magical Moments Parade”, debuted February 1, 1998. View the full article

Iconic Hollywood star Mickey Rooney passed away yesterday at the age of 93.In an astonishing show business career that spans 10 decades, Mickey’s work with Disney includes his roles as Lampie in “Pete’s Dragon,” the voice of grown-up Tod in “The Fox and the Hound,” and most recently, his cameo appearance in “The Muppets.” View the full article

Disney Parks has kicked off a global celebration for the 50th anniversary of the opening of “it’s a small world” at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Have you joined the celebration yet? Just go to SmallWorld50.com to record your sing-along video and create your own doll to benefit UNICEF! View the full article