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Every year, there's plenty to look forward to at Walt Disney World, but 2014 will be especially magical at Walt Disney World parks. View the full article

While recently roaming the halls of Disney Theme Park Merchandise headquarters, I visited with Julie Young who is now the merchandiser for dolls, plush and Duffy the Disney Bear. Julie and I have been working together for more than 10 years (much of that time was spent together on the Disney pin team). That day, Julie was particularly happy to share details about new costumes and more coming for Duffy the Disney Bear in early 2014. Here is a brief summary of what you can expect to see in the New Year. View the full article

So what are you going to do with those iTunes gift cards you got in your Christmas stocking this past week? View the full article

As we wrap up the year, this week’s stories featured some great looks at the best in 2013, including Jennifer’s Year in Review at the Walt Disney World Resort and Erin’s Year in Review at the Disneyland Resort. View the full article

Today in our weekly photo recap, we’re taking a look at how guests celebrated the season at Disney Parks around the world and even on sea aboard Disney Cruise Line. View the full article

With the start of a new year, I stopped by merchandiser Jeanne Lewis’ office to get a first look at new Disney pins coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. These monthly or quarterly pin collections are a great place to start if you are new to collecting or trading pins. Here is a look at some of my favorites coming in 2014. View the full article

We recently wrapped up 52-weeks of magical surprises at Disney Parks. Since January, “Limited Time Magic” has included a series of unexpected opportunities with an extra sprinkle of pixie dust at the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

We had a lot to celebrate this year! From the 50th anniversary of the beloved Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room to anniversaries of new classics like “Disney’s Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular,” 2013 reminded us of what we love so much about the Disneyland Resort. View the full article

One of the biggest entertainment announcements here at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2013 was that “Glow With the Show” ear hat technology would be added to favorite nighttime entertainment at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. View the full article

In a tradition started by Walt Disney himself in 1959, the Disneyland Resort hosted this year’s Rose Bowl teams in advance of their New Year’s Day game in Pasadena, Calif. Players and coaches from Stanford Cardinal and Michigan State Spartans were celebrated in a special ceremony this afternoon in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle in Disneyland park. View the full article

This week’s Disney Parks After Dark image comes to us from Tokyo Disneyland. This serene shot, taken by Photographer Tom Bricker, shows a peaceful Cinderella Castle after all the holiday guests have gone home for the night. View the full article

Still in the mood for more holiday fun? Several entertainment options at Walt Disney World run as long as January 5. See the list below for end dates for your favorites. View the full article

There’s nothing our Creative Entertainment team enjoys more than producing amazing live entertainment for our guests. Here are just a few of the new experiences that debuted in Disney Parks around the world in 2013. View the full article

The year has been dotted with theme-park grand openings and announcements. Here are seven new attractions expected to have staying power. View the full article

Look for additions small and large at Orlando's theme parks in 2014. Although the attractions, for the most part, haven't set exact dates yet, here are some that are worth watching. View the full article

The "Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade," which aired Wednesday on ABC, is always more than just a promenade down two sets of Main Streets. The company uses that two hours of airtime to sprinkle its newest attributes amid princesses and musical numbers. Think infomercial -- but with outside commercials too. View the full article

Today, many countries celebrate Boxing Day including our friends to the North, Canada. As a special Boxing Day treat, here’s a look at the Canada Pavilion still under construction from January 1982. View the full article

Will you visit the Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday week? Lots of guests will head to our parks this week, so we thought we'd share some tips on how to make the most of your trip during this busy time of year. View the full article

Mālama – to care for. That’s what we do for each other here in Hawai`i, especially during this special time of the year. Mālama is also why giving back to our community through the Disney VoluntEARS program is something that’s so valued by our cast members at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa. It gives them a chance to share a little bit of Disney magic while making a difference in our own community. View the full article

Merry Christmas from Disneyland park! Yesterday we shared a look at the trees of Cars Land in Disney California Adventure park, so I thought today would be the perfect time to show you a few from around Disneyland park. View the full article

Wishing a Very Merrytime Christmas from our family to yours... View the full article

We’d like to be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas. For today, we’ve added a few new photos to our beautiful allery of Disney Parks Christmas trees. But first, enjoy a holiday favorite - “Joy to the World” performed by the Voices of Liberty. View the full article

In the spirit of the holidays, and the annual tradition of the Disneyland Resort View the full article

Thousands of people have been captivated by the story of the Triquis kids basketball team from Oaxaca, Mexico. Despite playing without shoes - a luxury that is difficult to afford in their remote community - this team of determined athletes out-scored, out-passed and out-played more than 50 other teams to become the champions of the International Festival of Mini-Basketball in Argentina this October. Earlier this week, they had the opportunity to visit Disneyland park! View the full article

Back in 2010, we featured the Disney Parks Yule Log here on the Disney Parks Blog. This year, it’s back and in high definition. If you didn’t see this version last season, watch for the surprise ending. View the full article