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Love was in the air and changes were underway three years ago this month at Disney Parks. Here at the Disneyland Resort, we were getting ready for a Soundsational Summer! Let’s take a look back at some of the stories we featured here on the Disney Parks Blog in February 2011. View the full article

Throughout the world, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a holiday for couples. But just as Walt created the Disney Parks for children of all ages, we want to open our heart and share ideas as to how you can express your affection, appreciation and admiration for anyone special in your life, regardless of age. As part of our “Celebrate 14 Days of Love” series, I have an idea that’s a gift to children and parents alike! View the full article

Disney Imagineers have added some props inspired by the classic animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" to the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, an upcoming attraction at Fantasyland inside Magic Kingdom. View the full article

It’s an Ink & Paint Cel Extravaganza! Join us as we celebrate the release of two very special Ink & Paint Cels at Disney Parks. View the full article

This week we’re taking a look at some of the props you’ll find inside Seven Dwarfs Mine Train when the attraction opens in New Fantasyland later this year. View the full article

This week back in 1945, the movie “The Three Caballeros” was released in the United States. The three stars from the movie Jose Carioca, the parrot; Panchito, the Mexican charro rooster; and Donald Duck have made several appearances at Disney Parks throughout the years. The first appearance at Walt Disney World Resort was at the Mickey Mouse Revue in Magic Kingdom Park singing “The Three Caballeros” for audiences. View the full article

Boosted by higher theme-park ticket prices and the unexpected success of the animated film "Frozen," Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that its quarterly profit soared 33 percent during the final three months of 2013. View the full article

The success of the animated musical " Frozen " and Marvel 's " Thor : The Dark World" helped boost the Walt Disney Co's first fiscal quarter results for 2014, with gaining 9% to $12.3 billion, while profits came in at $1.8 billion, an increase of 27%. View the full article

In recognition of Black History Month, 15 Southern California choirs will perform during the fifth Celebrate Gospel, a festival honoring gospel music at Disneyland Resort. View the full article

There are two times during the year that our Disney Theme Park Merchandise team introduces new apparel at Disney Parks – spring and fall. Since the spring items can be set as early as February, I contacted the softlines team for an update. They shared with me a few new items for women and girls that I thought would be perfect for showing off your Disney Side at Disney Parks. View the full article

Red roses are nice, but a home-baked sweet says love in a special way. Pastry Chef Jorge Sotelo from Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa artfully shows us the way it’s done with his mini-chocolate truffle cakes, and we share his recipe below. View the full article

When we think about heroes and those of great courage, a few may come to mind … perhaps a whole array of fictional superheroes. But as we get older we come to know and appreciate these heroes as figures who are quite non-fictional and present in our everyday lives. View the full article

When it comes to an expanded outdoor space, human sweethearts might appreciate a new patio for Valentine’s Day where they can enjoy romantic dinners or morning coffee. Our animal sweethearts, the white-cheeked gibbons, on the other hand, are enjoying “hanging out” in a new outdoor space that’s perfect for them—an additional climbing structure that was added to their home at Disney’s Animal Kingdom just in time for Valentine’s Day. View the full article

The Walt Disney Co. will report earnings this afternoon for the final three months of 2013, offering a glimpse of how Walt Disney World performed during the busy holiday period. View the full article

Lucasfilm has released new propaganda posters promoting the Galactic Empire for the upcoming animated series "Star Wars Rebels."Â View the full article

When I think of the Plaza Inn on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland park, I can virtually smell the fried chicken ... yum! However, there’s so much more to this iconic restaurant if you take the time to look around when you stop in. View the full article

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is just about one month away and today we’re happy to share this year’s Flower Power concert series lineup with you. View the full article

A petition started by a Virginia teen that urges Disney to make an animated movie featuring a "plus-sized princess" is rapidly gaining support. Â View the full article

Valentine’s Day gifts can be tricky. My advice? When in doubt, go with chocolate. With just two weeks until the holiday of love commences, now is the perfect time to start thinking about what to give your sweetheart. View the full article

While brisk winter weather blankets much of the country, it’s downright balmy here in Southern California – where the only “Bitter Storm” is at Napa Rose restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. View the full article

If you haven’t heard, eight Walt Disney Parks and Resorts hotels were recently named Silver Badge Winners by U.S. News & World Report. All of the winning Disney Parks hotels ranked as one of the best in their market. View the full article

This week’s sign can be found in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, just as explorers head into Expedition Everest. View the full article

Well, this is certainly the proverbial good news, bad news report. View the full article

Disney World embraced the D. That is, they made a little bit of history as Super Bowl XLVIII MVP and Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith visited the Magic Kingdom today to make good on his postgame promise of "I'm Going to Disney World." View the full article

Are you bringing your Valentine to Disneyland Resort? If you are still in search for the perfect gift, here are a couple of ideas and tips that you might want to consider to add a touch of Disney magic to the special day. View the full article