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There are dozens of holiday entertainment options here at the Walt Disney World Resort, from choirs to characters in costume, we have just about everything you could imagine! View the full article

On Wednesday night, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of ‘La Nouba’ by Cirque du Soleil with a special pre-show moment and balloon drop finale. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse were joined Neil Boyd, Company Manager of La Nouba, Keith Bradford, Vice President of Downtown Disney, and 'Les Cons' to kick off the 7,124th performance of the show. The cast received a standing ovation and 15th anniversary balloons rained down on the crowd. Guests in attendance received a special-edition 15th anniversary print to commemorate the milestone. View the full article

LOS ANGELES Jason Schwartzman didn't realize until he was cast as songwriter Richard M. Sherman in "Saving Mr. Banks" how familiar he was with his work. View the full article

With new contract talks looming, two of Walt Disney World's largest unions said Thursday more than 7,000 of their members have voted in favor of a new contract proposal that they intend to offer to the giant resort. View the full article

When we invited well-known Internet personalities to “Show Your Disney Side” at our Social Media All-Stars #DisneySide World Premiere, a favorite was “Convos with My 2-Year-Old.” And this morning, we’re thrilled to share their latest video - a special “Convos with My 2-Year-Old” showing their Disney Sides at Disneyland park. View the full article

No pouting. No crying. Only pure holiday magic was allowed back in 1972 when Mickey Mouse borrowed Santa’s sleigh to bring Season’s Greetings to guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

WHAT: It's a holiday miracle: Members of the late, great Comedy Warehouse again arise from the ashes of Pleasure Island to put on a show — yuletide versions of their improv performances. Crowd participation is key here, and each show will be different but, Disney notes, family-friendly. The shows will be in the Premiere Theater in the Streets of America section of the theme park. View the full article

WHAT: It's a holiday miracle: Members of the late, great Comedy Warehouse again arise from the ashes of Pleasure Island to put on a show — yuletide versions of their improv performances. Crowd participation is key here, and each show will be different but, Disney notes, family-friendly. The shows will be in the Premiere Theater in the Streets of America section of the theme park. View the full article

Mickey Mouse attended Cirque du Soleil's "La Nouba" on Wednesday night to mark the Downtown Disney fixture's 15th anniversary. The occasion was billed by Cirque publicists as Mickey's first visit to the imaginative, high-flying show. View the full article

For the past two years, Amanda Ficili has been the Disneyland Resort panelist on the Disney Parks Moms Panel, answering all kinds of questions from people who are planning a visit. She offers a mom’s keen insights, tips on where to eat, fun ideas for all ages and lots more. I caught up with Amanda to get some holiday recommendations for Disney Parks Blog readers. View the full article

My fellow Disney Parks Blog author Jonathan Frontado has recently shared some great stories about the Disney Cruise Line. After reading them, I find myself daydreaming of tropical waves and warm sunshine (I really need another Disney cruise!). Since I have yet to move my office to a lounge chair on the top deck, I did the next best thing. I caught up with merchandiser Laura Caszatt in the Disney Cruise Line merchandise showroom at Disney Theme Park Merchandise headquarters. The room is lined with merchandise developed for the ships including a new line of women’s apparel called “The DCL Project.” Laura explained her inspiration for this new collection. View the full article

It’s hard to believe we’re just one week away from Christmas! Are you like me, wishing your family had taken that holiday cruise to get away from the busyness of it all? View the full article

This year, more than 15 miles of garland, 1,300 Christmas trees and 1,314 wreaths brightened up Walt Disney World Resort for the holidays - with one area, New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park, decorated for the season for the first time. View the full article

As the year comes to a close, let’s take a look back at a few of the baby animals we welcomed in 2013. View the full article

Apple this week named "Disney Animated" its iPad app of the year. On Tuesday, Apple released its top picks for apps, movies and music for 2013. Calling "Disney Animated" an "enchanting tour of Disney's legendary film vault," Apple said the Disney iPad app "awes with a bounty of animated sequences, interactive character models and a spellbinding presentation." View the full article

Apple this week named "Disney Animated" its iPad app of the year.On Tuesday, Apple released its top picks for apps, movies and music for 2013. Calling "Disney Animated" an "enchanting tour of Disney¿s legendary film vault," Apple said the Disney iPad app "awes with a bounty of animated sequences, interactive character models and a spellbinding presentation." View the full article

Remember the days when the mainstream form of communication was writing letters? You’d wait all day for the mailman to stroll by your house in the hope that maybe you’d be lucky enough to receive one. But times have changed. Now we text, tweet, “Like” and instant message like crazy and the only letter I’ll be reading is if there is one posted to my wall. Even I’m speaking the lingo! View the full article

Ever since its premiere in 1995 at Disneyland park, “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade has been a must-see for guests during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Whether it’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ice skating, Santa Claus and his reindeer, or the beloved toy soldiers, every member of the family has a favorite part of this classic parade. View the full article

When Mickey Mouse visits the circus Wednesday night, he'll join more than 9 million theatergoers who have seen "La Nouba" since its opening 15 years ago at Downtown Disney. View the full article

Walt Disney World, which has been slowly rolling out elements in its billion-dollar MyMagic+ technology project in recent months, is about to launch one of its broadest tests yet. View the full article

Five, four, three, two … FUN! View the full article

We got a lucky sneak peek at a few of the delicious new tastes for Spice Road table, opening its doors in early 2014 at the Morocco pavilion in Epcot World Showcase. View the full article

The Disney Junior Play 'n Dine returns for the eighth year at Disney's Hollywood Studios beginning Jan. 26, 2014. View the full article

It’s hard to believe that Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine, the super fun character dining experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is already in its eighth year! I have a lot of great memories of taking my boys there when they were younger, for a delicious breakfast or lunch and the chance for them to interact with some of their favorite Disney Junior characters. View the full article

For some cast members here at the Disneyland Resort, it’s Christmas nearly year-round. Our Resort Enhancement team is responsible for the seasonal transformation into Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. From decorating hundreds of trees to creating gingerbread houses, this team does it all, and you get a front row seat in this video. Enjoy! View the full article