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Mr. Easter Bunny has been spotted and he's at the Springtime Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Disneyland park! Other rare hare sightings include Br'er Rabbit, White Rabbit, Thumper and more. So bunny hop your way down and check the furry fun now now through April 20. View the full article

It's a Small World started as a way to promote global harmony, but 50 years later the Disney ride may be more famous for a theme song that's hard for visitors to forget — even when they want to. View the full article

We have some really great, rare color photos of Walt Disney as he revealed some of his plans for “it's a small world” at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. View the full article

Our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the “it’s a small world” attraction concludes this week with another special performance of the attraction’s famous song “it’s a small world (after all)” - this time with a mariachi band! Check it out below. View the full article

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique opened in Fantasyland at Disneyland park. I can still remember standing outside the location on a chilly April day, before the doors opened, watching the ribbon cutting ceremony and I knew then, that we were about to create more magic for our Disney fans than we could have ever possibly imagined. View the full article

What are some of the ways your family likes to have fun together? There’s a pretty high chance whatever you name is already offered on a Disney cruise. And the best part is that it’s all included! View the full article

We’re continuing our series of different firsts to experience at Disney Parks with one of those “must-haves” - a first Disney ear hat. Our ear hats are such identifiable icons that many families use them to mark their visit. View the full article

Last week, we celebrated the arrival of the “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade” at Magic Kingdom Park. Our Maleficent dragon and Bubble Girl wallpapers were so popular that today we’re sharing a third in that series with you. This design is inspired by the Peter Pan float from the parade. View the full article

This week’s “After Dark” image was shot by Disney Photographer Kent Phillips in the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot. What a cool angle Kent chose for this shot, and I just love the gold colors of the buildings against the dark blue sky. View the full article

Accelerate Change Together for Anaheim (ACT Anaheim) announced today that it is awarding $1.5 million in inaugural grants to 10 local nonprofit organizations. Disneyland Resort led an effort to develop ACT Anaheim by funding the 2012 Anaheim Youth Services Assessment that highlighted challenges facing youth in California’s 10th largest city. View the full article

Frank Wells joined The Walt Disney Company as president and chief operating officer in September 1984. He was known throughout the company as a friendly, kind soul who was always approachable and open to ideas. He and Michael Eisner, chairman and chief executive at the time, were a great team. Their working relationship is often likened to that of Walt and Roy Disney; Frank handling the details and Michael in the public eye. It was a true partnership. View the full article

A red-white-and-blue-clad superhero will dominate the box office this weekend, with "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" poised to score the biggest debut of 2014 thus far. View the full article

As Tom Smith shared back in February, both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort will play host to a 24-hour “Rock Your Disney Side Party” that will kick-off the summer season at Disney Parks. This year, guests are being encouraged to dress up to show their “Disney Side” for the event. View the full article

In February, I shared with you a first look at some merchandise coming to Disney Centerpiece, one of six boutiques coming to the Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney Marketplace in a couple of months. I was delighted to read that many of you enjoyed that first preview as much as I enjoyed sharing it. In addition to those awesome items, Disney Centerpiece will also feature a line of chalkboard art-inspired home goods. I spoke with Natalie Kennedy, senior graphic designer with Disney Design Group, who was responsible for creating this amazing artwork. View the full article

This week’s look inside Seven Dwarfs Mine Train takes a peek into an area we haven’t shared much about yet - the attraction’s queue, which features a few interactive opportunities for guests. View the full article

The Friday before April 15 rolls around offers something a lot less taxing. In fact, the North American release of Nintendo’s “Disney Magical World” on April 11 might be a fun pre-tax-refund purchase for many gaming fans – or maybe a needed distraction for those of you who have to mail a check to Uncle Sam the following week. View the full article

Hello, I’m Tyler and I have been a cast member at the Disneyland Resort for several years. I am thrilled to now have the opportunity to discover Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, along with you here on the Disney Parks Blog. From Main Street, U.S.A., to the Maka’ala Lobby, it really is amazing to see magic of Disney come to life in different parts of the world. View the full article

We’re almost one week away from the big celebration of the 50th anniversary of “it’s a small world” here at the Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan, Disneyland Paris in France and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. You can join the celebration, too, at SmallWorld50.com. Today, we’re sharing a special “happy 50th” greeting from some of your favorite ABC stars! View the full article

Next in our Taste of Disney series: a delectable lamb dish from Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland park. Chef Jesse Tiscareno shows us the steps, starting with a rich rosemary jus made with red wine, then a hearty white-bean stove-top cassoulet, the perfect pairing with the rich lamb. View the full article

My fellow Disney Parks Blog correspondent, Gary Buchanan, and I recently spoke with key players on the Thunder Mountain Miners and Hollywood Tower Hotel Lightning to get their thoughts on the competition so far. Hear what they had to say in the video below. View the full article

It’s no surprise that guests are raving about the new itineraries we announced last week! In case you missed it, in summer 2015 we are sailing to northern Europe – exploring for the first time the Norwegian fjords, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Plus, we are returning to the Baltic for all-new itineraries, including sailings from Copenhagen, Denmark to St. Petersburg, Russia. View the full article

Disney World continues to test its MyMagic+ program and plans to make alterations based on feedback, the company chairman says. View the full article

When we first shared a glimpse into our plans to take the Disney guest experience to the next level, we had just begun to unveil MyMagic+ at the Walt Disney World Resort. Our goal from the beginning has been to enhance the guest experience and make it even more immersive, seamless and personal than ever before. View the full article

It’s 7 a.m. and the barn doors slide open. The aroma of hay hangs in the air and soft whinnying can be heard as the horses peek out from their stalls anxiously waiting for their morning grain. The familiar ritual of feeding, grooming and bathing prepares these wonderful animals for their day of entertaining, educating and delighting. View the full article

We want you to be among the first to experience our new free app, Disneynature Explore, made possible by Disney Citizenship. Kids and families can now explore the outdoors like never before through the world of animals. View the full article