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One week ago today, we officially opened Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the latest addition to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. And to continue the celebration here on the Disney Parks Blog, we’ve created a special infographic to take you on a quick journey through the attraction. View the full article

Why does it feel like sometimes dads are so much harder to shop for? It should be easy, right? I can always use advice from some of our resident experts out in our Disneyland Resort stores....From:Disney ParksViews:22113ratingsTime:01:54More inTravel & Events

Why does it feel like sometimes dads are so much harder to shop for? It should be easy, right? I can always use advice from some of our resident experts out in our Disneyland Resort stores. Here are a couple of tips I picked up on my shopping trip that I hope will help you. View the full article

In the ballroom at the Double Tree hotel near Sea World, the crowd cheered as a drag queen dressed Cruella de Vil from "101 Dalmatians" strutted her stuff in hopes of being crowned Miss Gay Days 2014. View the full article

In the ballroom at the Double Tree hotel near Sea World, the crowd cheered as a drag queen dressed Cruella Deville from "101 Dalmatians" strutted her stuff in hopes of being crowned Miss Gay Days 2014. View the full article

Mark Hamill, the once and future Luke Skywalker, is making his first appearance at Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Hamill will be at the theme park today, Saturday and Sunday. View the full article

The opening musical phrase of "The Circle of Life" prompted a little gasp in our audience at Disney's Animal Kingdom last weekend. View the full article

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is officially open for business here in New Fantasyland. But it looks like the Seven Dwarfs are looking to add an eighth miner to their ranks - and it could be you! View the full article

At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, our Cast Members and Imagineers are always looking for new ways to create special places and great experiences within our theme parks and resorts where kids and adults can spend meaningful time together. We are committed to nurturing, inspiring, and empowering kids and families to join us in making lasting and positive change in the world and based on research shared in January, during our two-day “Discover Together” symposium [Link to http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/01/discover-together-symposium-at-disneyland-resort-offers-nonprofits-nationwide-the-building-blocks-to-strengthen-relationships-that-help-kids-thrive/], we feel that one of the best ways to do that is to help strengthen bonds between kids and adults in communities across the country. View the full article

We have another delicious dish for you to make at home from Disney World's Raglan Road -- check out Smokie City, by Chef Kevin Dundon! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Review: March Signature Dinner at Raglan Road Irish Pub at Walt Disney World’s Downtown DisneyRaglan Road Irish Pub Named 2014 Best Restaurant by Orlando MagazineNews! March Signature Dining Events Highlight the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan RoadView the full article

Back in 1998, I had the good fortune to be part of the opening team in Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Thanks to the impressive work of the Imagineers who created it, the park’s fictional village of Harambe became a very real place to us, with a rich history and vibrant population. The village took its name from the Swahili word “harambee,” which is roughly defined as “pulling together to create something greater than its parts.” For Harambe Nights, the new special event debuting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week, the citizens of Harambe village are doing just that to create an epic theatrical celebration of Disney’s “The Lion King.” View the full article

During a recent rehearsal, Marsha gave us a behind-the-scenes look at some of the tremendous work going into the staging of this all-new show, "The Lion King -- Concert in the Wild," and her...From:Disney ParksViews:26317ratingsTime:02:03More inTravel & Events

Heidi Klum and her family visited the Disneyland Resort last week, just a few days before her birthday, and we met up with her in Adventureland over at the Jungle Cruise. View the full article

Actor Mark Hamill will make his Star Wars Weekends debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Friday. The once and future Luke Skywalker became newsy again when the cast for “Star Wars Episode VII” was revealed. We posted a story about his participation in the film and his local appearance when Disney event kicked off last month, but Hamill was chatty enough to warrant more coverage. Here are some of his thoughts about Disney, Star Wars, spoilers, superfans, autographs and his life as a voice-over actor, specifically as Batman’s nemesis, the Joker. View the full article

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Meet Chopper | Star Wars Rebels | Disney Parks Get an up close and personal introduction to the newest droid and prankster. The legendary saga continues this fall on Disney XD! For more about Star Wars Rebels, click here: http://di.sn/qaO...From:Disney ParksViews:13811ratingsTime:01:01More inTravel & Events View the full article

Join the Rebellion | Star Wars Rebels | Disney Parks Star Wars Fans, kids, and families talk about why it's cool to be a Rebel -- all from Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Catch the all new series, Star...From:Disney ParksViews:9310ratingsTime:01:01More inTravel & Events View the full article

Epcot Executive Chef Jens Dahlmann often sends a note when he’s trying something new for Epcot guests, so here are two we tried and love for beating the summer heat – and you won’t find them anywhere at Walt Disney World Resort except Africa Refreshment Cool Post in World Showcase. View the full article

Artwork from Disney’s digital game “Fantasia: Music Evolved” has been chosen as one of the official selections of the 2014 Into the Pixel collection. View the full article

We're stopping by every Disney World Park and beyond to find and share "What's New!" Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:What’s New Around Walt Disney World: March 19, 2014!What’s New Around Walt Disney World: May 6, 2014What’s New in Walt Disney World: February 22nd, 2014View the full article

I adore Alex and Ani bangles from Disney Parks! Curious as to what Alex and Ani is all about? Don’t worry, I was too before I started collecting them! View the full article

Are you brave enough to cross this shaky rope bridge above crocodiles on Wild Africa Trek? This video will give you an up-close-and-personal look at what it's really like to go on the Wild...From:Disney ParksViews:10610ratingsTime:00:34More inTravel & Events

The Haunted Mansion will celebrate 45 years this August at Disneyland park. While I don’t remember much from my first ride at Walt Disney World in July 1983, I’ve grown to love this wickedly fun attraction in all its incarnations at Disney Parks. In 2013, Disney Theme Park Merchandise introduced nine incredibly detailed home goods based on The Haunted Mansion. In many ways, those items served as a catalyst for an entire new assortment of Haunted Mansion merchandise coming this fall to Disney Parks. I spoke with franchise and brand manager Robb LaFlamme about what we can expect to see. View the full article

We have a great way for you to give the gift of Disney Dining to a special person vacationing in Walt Disney World or Disneyland! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:DFB Reader Questions Answered: Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday at Walt Disney WorldDFB Reader Questions Answered: Dinner and Fireworks Timing at Magic KingdomDFB Reader Questions Answered: Have Selma’s Cookies Disappeared?View the full article

We know you love Disney. So we at D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are bringing the magic of Disney to 11 cities (including at stop at Walt Disney World Resort!) across the country starting this August during out D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration roadshow. The 100-minute shows—hosted by an archivist from the Walt Disney Archives and a D23 Team Member—feature rarely seen images, photography, video, and music that honor Disney milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries. And of course there are many Disney Parks anniversaries to celebrate including Disneyland Park’s Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Submarine Voyage (50th anniversary), Haunted Mansion (45!), Splash Mountain (25), and the opening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios, celebrating its 25th anniversary). Plus we’re celebrating films, TV shows and much more when we hit the road. D23 Members can purchase tickets now at a discount, and tickets will be available to the general public July 9. Get all the details here. View the full article