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Disney World has confirmed that it's making changes to Magic Kingdom's "hub," the crowded area where Main Street meets the base of Cinderella Castle. View the full article

If you’re a regular Disney Parks Blog reader, you’re certainly familiar with one of our guests’ favorite places at Magic Kingdom Park: the Central Plaza area between the end of Main Street and Cinderella Castle. Well, we’ve just begun a project that’ll make it even better. We’re adding several new elements to the area, including sculpted gardens, additional pathways, expanded restaurant seating and even a special viewing area for fireworks and other performances. View the full article

“David Wise, you’ve just won the first-ever gold medal in ski halfpipe, what are you going to do next?” Well, you know the rest, right? View the full article

The Adventures by Disney England and France vacation allows Old World charm-seekers to experience world-famous sights in both London and Paris within a single trip. A really unique part of this exciting vacation package is that adventurers will be able to take in the magnificent sight of two prominent “towers” from each country. View the full article

WHAT: The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival returns Wednesday with almost 100 topiaries on display in the theme park's gardens. Also returning: the butterfly garden, play areas for kids and the eating options introduced last year. The sessions with HGTV stars and the Flower Power concert series get underway next Friday. View the full article

Do you have a favorite pair of Mickey ears that you wear to show your Disney Side each time you visit our parks? Or do you grab a new pair for your collection during each trip? Check out the graphic below that can help you find the ideal pair for your next visit. View the full article

Life is full of “firsts.” Firsts steps, first words, first trip to Walt Disney World. And when it comes to runDisney events, “firsts” are just as memorable. In fact nearly 50 – 60% of runners registering for our half marathons and marathon are doing it for their first time. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line sailed to 13 first-place finishes in the 2014 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards. The awards are based on passenger feedback at the cruise review site Cruise Critic . View the full article

Our Sketch Artists at the Disneyland Resort have been hard at work recreating iconic moments by some of the beloved characters from the Disney animated film "Frozen." View the full article

Looking to ‘grow’ your collection or ‘pick’ the perfect item from this year’s assortment of 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival merchandise? Now you can! Fellow author Steven Miller recently shared details about some of this year’s new merchandise, among other items. See what’s in bloom and be sure to keep an eye out because several of our beloved Disney artists will be on hand for special appearances and signings throughout the festival as well as during the Art in the Garden Weekend taking place Mar. 28 - 30. Tip: Passholders be sure to keep an eye out for special merchandise created just for you! View the full article

With so many new destinations for Disney Cruise Line in Europe this summer, the past several months have been very busy for me as I’ve worked with my team and tour operators in each port to design shore excursions like only Disney can do. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the new Port Adventures with you, starting today with a few in Sicily. View the full article

Music legend Johnny Cash was born on this day in 1932, and today we’re sharing a rarely seen photo of “The Man in Black” during a visit to Disneyland park.. View the full article

Are we blushing? The Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice awards were announced today, and Disney ships received 12 of the top awards including Best Overall, Best for Families, Best Service, Best Dining and Entertainment, Best Cabins and Public Rooms for the Disney Fantasy in the Large Ship category. These are the most awards we have ever received at a single time. View the full article

It’s that time of year again—spring is just around the corner and, even before that, we’ll be adjusting our clocks forward for Daylight Saving time. It’s also the time of year that we “spring forward” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate frogs, toads and other amphibians. View the full article

Days after raising ticket prices for the second time in less than a year, Walt Disney World on Tuesday introduced a new ticket discount. View the full article

Disney and digital just got a little closer, thanks to a huge assist by Apple. View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney and runDisney like to celebrate, and there is nothing better than when we can do it while surprising a guest at the same time. On Sunday at the Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals we were able to do just that. View the full article

I’ve got some updates to share from out of the rabbit hole and under the sea today about two temporary attraction closures coming up next month at the Disneyland Resort. First, Alice in Wonderland at Disneyland park will close at the end of the operating day on March 9 for an extended refurbishment. In addition to routine maintenance, minor changes will be made to the exterior of the attraction. Alice in Wonderland is scheduled to reopen summer 2014. View the full article

Considering planning a Disney vacation this summer? We’re happy to share a new reason you should book today - a new Magic Your Way ticket deal! View the full article

While some runners are still recovering from the Disney Princess Half Marathon Sunday (race results here), runDisney has announced a new half marathon coming to its race series this fall. View the full article

Regular readers know that movies inspire attractions at Disney Parks. And today, we’re thrilled to share that you’ll now be able to enjoy your favorite films with an all-new digital movie service and app called Disney Movies Anywhere. It’s free and ready to try. View the full article

A woman losing her battle with cancer had a wish fulfilled this past weekend as she was able to take a family trip to Walt Disney World. View the full article

Today feels different. There is a certain energy in the runDisney offices that has everyone on the edge of their seats. It is the kind of energy you feel at the start line of a race … an anticipatory energy that something big is about to happen. Little do we know we are onto something huge, and today is a landmark day in our runDisney history. We finally received that long awaited call, and it is time for our runners to assemble. View the full article

For the real deal, the celebration at Raglan Road at Downtown Disney West Side begins on March 7, a full 10 days before the official St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. That’s plenty of time to eat, drink, dance and do it all over again. View the full article

This week’s “All in the Details” photos were shot in Prince Eric’s Village, a small area that lies just opposite Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid attraction in New Fantasyland. One feature of the cartographer’s shop is a large seafarer’s map on the back wall that features plenty of intricate detail. View the full article