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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

If you can’t join us in New Fantasyland tomorrow, we’re offering a special opportunity to watch the official dedication of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train live - right here on the Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Summer is quickly approaching, and like many of you, Disney Cruise Line is preparing for our upcoming getaways! Both the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic are getting ready to reposition to new homeports for the exciting itineraries we’re offering late May through early September. View the full article

Earlier today, Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated 25 years in the “business” of providing theme park fun. View the full article

It's shiny, curvy, hilly, stealthy, Sleepy, Grumpy and Doc. The latest coaster in Disney's collection, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, balances fun elements with a tiny pinch of peril. View the full article

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders! We’ve got a special opportunity to share with you today. From now until May 4, you can enter here (link) for a chance to win two tickets to a special advance screening of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at AMC 12 Theaters in the Downtown Disney District and a special reception at the ESPN Zone Sports Arena. All entrants and their guests must be current Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders. View the full article

Disneyland Resort Merchandise Presentation Manager Quincy Strattman enhances Disney storytelling by creating exciting shopping environments and displays at merchandise locations throughout Disney California Adventure park and the Downtown Disney District. In this “Every Role a Starring Role,” see how Quincy helps inspire guests to take home a souvenir of their visit! View the full article

Our celebration of the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios has included a special series of exclusive artwork for your computer or mobile device. And today, we’re sharing the third wallpaper featuring Horace Horsecollar to wrap up our “Disney Stars” series. Click on any of the images in the series to add them to your favorite screen. View the full article

An illuminated sign hangs in front of the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction at Fantasyland inside Disney's Magic Kingdom. View the full article

Places, everyone! Today, Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates 25 years of Hollywood glamour and glitz right in the heart of Florida. Here’s a look at the park’s entrance 25 year’s ago with its original moniker, Disney-MGM Studios, on its marquee. View the full article

The preparations for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom put me in a nostalgic mood for good — and occasionally harrowing — times aboard other Central Florida roller coasters. I've been having flashbacks of many ups and downs for some of our thrill rides. I'm not sharing about all the rides today, so you'll have to make your own anti-Yeti cracks for Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom. View the full article

Last week, we unveiled the first look inside the interactive queue at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Today we have a new peek inside at some of the hands-on fun guests can have when the attraction opens this spring. View the full article

As we near the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re continuing our celebration of the park’s milestone with new artwork created especially for your computer or mobile device. Today’s park-inspired wallpaper featuring Clarabelle Cow is part of our “Disney Stars” series. View the full article

The pressure to find mom the perfect gift for Mother’s Day is on! So I hit the ground running and stopped by some of our Disneyland park locations to find out what’s made the top of the list from some of our resident experts! View the full article

You knew this was coming, right? It’s practically been the world’s best unkept secret that Marvel’s Avengers would assemble in Disney Infinity game play eventually, and the news became official today. View the full article

Are you ready to take a trip aboard Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and journey into the lives of the Seven Dwarfs? Then check out this full ride-through video of the attraction, which is set to open this spring in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article

Disney’s Hollywood Studios sure has evolved over the last 25 years – and not only in name. View the full article

“The Magic of Disney Parks Storytelling” is one of my favorite Disney Parks Blog series, so I’m excited to take the reins from my fellow author, Erin Glover. And I’m even more excited to begin with one of my favorite attractions, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. View the full article

This summer, we’re offering so many exciting itineraries for Disney Magic cruisers in Europe! To give you a glimpse at what you can expect to see, we put together this cool time-lapse video of some of our destinations in the Mediterranean. Check it out! View the full article