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Just in time for the holidays, here’s a decadent sweet ending that you can make with just four ingredients (plus water). This Chocolate Pudding Cake is on the menu at California Grill, and they serve a fancy version you can check out in the video that’s adorned with Nutella, silky ganache, mint whipped cream, and mini house-made marshmallows and chocolate meringue kisses. Watch Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes work his magic! View the full article

It's been 90 years since Walt Disney and brother Roy launched what would become an animation empire. Current leaders gather to celebrate that history as well as such ongoing successes as 'Frozen.' On Oct. 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy began the Walt Disney Co. inauspiciously in the rear of a small office at the Holly-Vermont Realty in Los Angeles. It was there that the young brothers, who paid $10 a month for the modest space, began producing their live action/animated series of shorts known as the "Alice Comedies." View the full article

OK, so we stumped a few of you with the first of our holiday mystery puzzlers. This week’s image is just as tough - but easy to spot if you know where to look. This Christmas tree can be found somewhere at Disney Parks. Any guesses? View the full article

Like elves from the North Pole, Walt Disney World Resort cast members were busy this past month supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots annual drive. View the full article

From a New Year’s Cupcake at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland park to the Napa Rose New Year’s Eve Bash, the Disneyland Resort will ring in 2014 with something fun for everyone. View the full article

The Walt Disney Co. has nearly tripled the amount of profit it is keeping in offshore subsidiaries, saving the company $315 million in U.S. income taxes, new regulatory filings show. View the full article

Starting tonight (Monday, December 9) it’s Disney Cruise Line Week on “Wheel of Fortune”… and we hope you’ll tune in, because there’s a lot of hijinks on the High Seas ahead! View the full article

Today’s “Caption This” photo was snapped at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during the afternoon Jingle Jungle Parade. View the full article

Four years ago this month, we were celebrating our first holiday season here on the Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Even as it begins to add its magic to your neighborhood theater, Disney’s new animated feature “Frozen” is already getting critical raves and Oscar buzz, particularly for its marvelous new songs. View the full article

For the past few weeks we have shared details of the new 2014 New Balance runDisney shoes. We revealed that Sorcerer Mickey and Pink Minnie will anchor the 2014 New Balance runDisney 860 V4 running shoe. There was a lot of excitement when we announced the same shoe will be available in kids sizes in 2014. It was also reveled that runners will have the opportunity to purchase kits with race specific shoe liners and shoe lace charms to personalize their race experience. View the full article

In honor of the 40th anniversary of “Pinocchio” in 1980, the little wooden puppet was celebrated with his own parade at Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article

This week, we celebrated Walt Disney’s birthday on the Disney Parks Blog with special headers, images and stories. View the full article

This week on the Disney Parks Blog, we shared a great new gallery of photos snapped during Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park. These shots are so full of holiday cheer that I just had to share them with you again as some of our top photos of the week. View the full article

(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co has gained marketing and distribution rights for any future "Indiana Jones" films under an agreement with Paramount Pictures, the studio that released the first four movies in the blockbuster franchise. View the full article

For a gal who studied Communications and Film throughout my college years, you can probably imagine that nothing thrills me more than to share the following news with all of you. Multi-award winning producer Jerry Bruckheimer will be joining us on December 14 at Disneyana on Main Street, U.S.A., for a special signing from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. of Jerry Bruckheimer: When Lightning Strikes | Four Decades of Filmmaking, authored by Michael Singer. View the full article

Next week, as part of “Limited Time Magic,” a select number of guests will have the rare opportunity to tour Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure park, with an Imagineer! On the tour, you will learn about many of the area’s details - like the architecture, interior design, background music,the Red Car Trolley - which all help to bring the story of Walt Disney's early years in Los Angeles to life. View the full article

Happy one-year anniversary to New Fantasyland! The area, which is the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom Park history, enjoyed its grand opening ceremony exactly one year ago today. View the full article

Are you ready for Christmas? Could you use a little more holiday know-how? Then come train to be one of Santa’s secret helpers during Elf Days! From December 9-15, as part of “Limited Time Magic,” Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at Disney California Adventure park will become a training ground as Santa’s elves look for a few good guests to join their ranks! View the full article

As part of “Limited Time Magic,” we’re offering a walk in Magic Kingdom Park that’s never before been offered to guests - hosted by Phil Holmes, vice president of Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article

I’m lucky. Because of my job, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil a handful of times. I’m not sure how, but every time I see it, it feels new and fresh. Though I can hardly believe it, La Nouba is about to celebrate 15 years at Downtown Disney. View the full article

There’s no doubt Castaway Cay is a Disney Cruise Line guest favorite, and as I’ve shared this week, it is one of mine, too! Now that I’ve given you some of my insider tips, here are my picks for the top ten things to do on Castaway Cay... View the full article

One year ago today, we officially opened New Fantasyland at the Walt Disney World Resort and to celebrate the first anniversary, we’re offering you a chance to win a Little Mermaid Vinylmation. View the full article

What if, instead of riding into the galaxy on Space Mountain, Star Tours or Mission: SPACE, you had next-door neighbors who came from beyond the stars? That’s the idea behind one of today’s most talked-about TV comedies, “The Neighbors,” airing Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CT on the ABC TV Network. View the full article

Throughout the day, we’ve celebrated Walt’s birthday on the Disney Parks Blog with special images and stories. Tonight, we’re wrapping things up with a beautiful “Disney Parks After Dark” look at the Partners Statue during the Wishes nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article