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Disney has shown it isn't afraid to make changes, and next up on its revamp list at Walt Disney World is the Polynesian Resort. Part of moving forward though is a bit of a throwback. View the full article

Now is your chance to own a piece of Disney history -- a really, really big piece. View the full article

Greetings from the Disney Magic! As a Cruise Director, my job is to make sure every Disney cruise is exciting, entertaining and enjoyable for all of our guests. One of my favorite parts of cruising is that every sailing is totally different, no matter what ship or itinerary. New guests, new experiences and new memories make each one special. View the full article

Three Central Florida residents are in Hollywood today for the world premiere of "Million Dollar Arm," but they will be doing more than watching Disney's latest sports movie. View the full article

In the early 1950s, “green-thumbed” brothers Morgan (known as Bill) and Jack Evans were hired to landscape the grounds of Walt Disney’s Holmby Hills home and the gardens surrounding his backyard railroad, the Carolwood Pacific. In 1954, they received the ultimate challenge when Walt asked, “How about you fellows landscaping Disneyland for me?” View the full article

It was announced last week that park guests will have to wait until May 28 to ride the Seven Dwarfs Mine train at Magic Kingdom, but in the meantime, fans can see the latest attraction at Walt Disney World rise from the ground up with a new video released by Walt Disney Imagineering. View the full article

One thing my fiancée has taught me is that having the right accessories can make a good outfit even better (that probably explains why I keep buying her tiki-themed handbags). Soon, she and other Guests will find many awesome accessories and more at Cherry Tree Lane, a new boutique coming to the Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney Marketplace. The name of this high-end, fashion boutique was inspired by the street name where the Banks family resides in Disney’s “Mary Poppins.” As it turns out, there will be several nods to this classic live action film in the location. View the full article

As Tom Staggs announced last week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will officially open its doors in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park on Wednesday, May 28. View the full article

Earlier today we looked back on the 10th anniversary of one of the most popular attractions at the Disneyland Resort, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. For 10 years, guests have been dropping into the fifth dimension at Disney California Adventure park. Having experienced the attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort, I anxiously awaited the opening of the attraction on this coast. I was so excited that I was here for the opening event on May 4, 2004. In honor of the anniversary, let’s continue “The Magic of Disney Parks Storytelling” by checking in at the Hollywood Tower Hotel. View the full article

You may have heard that Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will grand open on May 28 - and in honor of this milestone, the Seven Dwarfs are looking to add another Disney character to their mining team. View the full article

Ten years ago today, Disney California Adventure park guests were invited to fall into the fifth dimension aboard one of the only remaining working elevators in the Hollywood Tower Hotel -- a onetime “star in its own right, and a beacon for the show business elite.” View the full article

One of my favorite gifts to give my son is a die-cast metal car as it was something my parents gave me while growing up. For nearly 10 years now, Disney Theme Park Merchandise has offered some die-cast cars called Disney Racers. I first discussed these awesome cars on the Disney Parks Blog in December 2010 for their fifth anniversary. Soon, Disney Racers will relaunch at Disney Parks with all new packaging and several new things. View the full article

This week, Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced the date many of you have been waiting for - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park officially opens on May 28. View the full article

This week, some of the most compelling images we shared on the Disney Parks Blog came from the May 2 dedication of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland. View the full article

Since our flagship vessel, the Disney Magic, set sail after one of the largest transformations in the cruise ship industry, her magical makeover continues to wow guests of all ages! View the full article

The media preview of Magic Kingdom’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train may be complete, and we have seven more thoughts to share about the coaster. We were going to tailor each item toward each individual dwarf, but Sneezy is a challenge. View the full article

Earlier today, we shared the exciting update that the “crowning jewel” of New Fantasyland, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, will officially open on May 28. To celebrate, we’re sharing a special series of GIFs featuring the attraction. View the full article

The Festival of the Lion King show will return to Disney's Animal Kingdom in June, along with the debut of Harambe Nights, the park's first-ever ticketed special event. View the full article

As we’ve shared here on Disney Parks Blog, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is about to undergo the largest expansion in the park’s history. Among other exciting projects, the years ahead will see the addition of all-new entertainment experiences, including a new nighttime spectacular. View the full article

Where were you when “The Lion King” came out in 1994? I was a tour guide at The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where several sequences featuring young Simba had been animated. It’s hard to believe, but this summer marks the 20th anniversary of that now-classic film. In honor of the epic tale of “The Lion King,” Disney’s Animal Kingdom is prepared to stage a special celebration event like no other. View the full article

Are you a fan of Disney’s “The Lion King”? If so, we have some great news to share with you today. “Festival of the Lion King,” the musical show that tells the tale of Simba through song, dance and aerial acrobatics, will return in a new location in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom this June. View the full article

Earlier today, Walt Disney World President George A. Kalogridis announced some news about one of our most iconic resort hotels – Disney’s Polynesian Resort. As part of a complete re-imagining, Disney’s Polynesian Resort is returning to its original, 1971 opening day name: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The sweeping renovation happening now also includes a new food and beverage experience opening for guests next year, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto — based on the popular themed lounge at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. There’s going to be lots more updates on this beachside family favorite, so stay tuned. View the full article

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Disney World's newest ride, will open to the public on May 28. The date was announced during a dedication ceremony at Magic Kingdom early Friday morning. View the full article

At a special dedication ceremony happening right now at Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced that the “crowning jewel” of New Fantasyland, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, will officially open on May 28. View the full article

This morning, we’re offering a special opportunity to watch the official dedication of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at New Fantasyland live - right here on the Disney Parks Blog. Click the video to watch the ceremony. View the full article