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Today our celebration of the “it’s a small world” attraction continues with a new downloadable wallpaper from Disney artist Jason “Tiki” Tackett. The graphic was inspired by the original “it’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland park. The plaque that’s featured in the middle was added during the attraction’s 25th anniversary celebration. View the full article

If you’re looking for a quiet, tranquil place to unwind, check out the torch-lit terrace at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. However, if you want to party like the tiki gods, I dare you to go inside! Sam, head salesman of the jungle, has a space at the bar for even the most adventurous tourist. View the full article

I can now say I have the #1 highlight of my Disney career: interviewing Disney Legend Richard Sherman. What an amazing day! I met him at the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, Calif., where he sat at Walt Disney’s piano and played “it’s a small world,” the iconic song he wrote and composed with his late brother, Robert. He’s very proud of the song’s meaning and very serious about its impact on the world. He talks more about it in the video below. As you would imagine, he was a pure delight. He was kind and funny, and after the interview he played more of his classics for the room. I hope this video captures that unforgettable day. Enjoy! View the full article

I recently shared with you a first look at new merchandise (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/new-merchandise-and-rebel-rendezvous-event-coming-to-star-wars-weekends-2014-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/) coming to Star Wars Weekends 2014 (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend/) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/) beginning May 16. Today, I’m thrilled to announce that the Star Wars - D-Tech Me experience will return this year with a few new options for Guests. This year, the experience will be located inside Darth’s Mall, located in Soundstage 1 between Studio Backlot Tour and Toy Story Midway Mania. View the full article

We have an exciting day of celebrations planned for Thursday’s 50th anniversary of Disney’s “it’s a small world” attraction, including online and in-park sing-alongs, musical performances and even a special Google Hangout with Disney Legend Richard Sherman. View the full article

Earth Day is April 22, and Disney's Animal Kingdom park will be celebrating with its annual Party for the Planet event. View the full article

In what has become a beloved annual tradition, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is hosting a Party for the Planet in celebration of Earth Day (April 22). Guests can find out what they can do to make their backyards wildlife-friendly and discover other ways to connect with, and conserve, wildlife and nature. They also can learn about some very special wildlife—brown bears in Alaska—in celebration of the release of “Bears,” http://nature.disney.com/bears Disneynature’s newest theatrical release. View the full article

Hello horse fans! It’s time for another inside look at some of our four-legged cast members at Circle D Ranch at the Disneyland Resort. View the full article

So, how can there be any doubt that the Avengers are about to assemble for Disney Infinity after the YouTube teaser video that was posted today? View the full article

Since launching our global online hub SmallWorld50.com, thousands of you have participated in the historic celebration of the classic Disney Parks attraction and recorded and shared online video of yourself singing “it’s a small world.” View the full article

If you had the choice of staying at either Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Resort or Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, which would you choose? Or would you need help picking out the perfect fit? If so, check out this infographic and follow the answers to your dream vacation spot. View the full article

As we learned this morning, “it’s a small world” has journeyed from California to New York and back again, and now some of its iconic dolls are making the voyage once again. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the attraction’s opening at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, these dolls will appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” where they will be featured as part of the show’s coverage of our global sing-along event. In the video below, we see how the dolls are cared for here at Disneyland park and how they were prepared for their trip. View the full article

If you're in Orlando, you can feel it breathing down your neck: Summer, the relentless 10-month stretch of heat and humidity is sneaking up on us. We compiled some key theme-park activities that are best to knock out before the days turn into scorchers. View the full article

If you're in Orlando, you can feel it breathing down your neck: Summer, the relentless 10-month stretch of heat and humidty is sneaking up on us. We compiled some key theme-park activities that are best to knock out before the days turn into scorchers. View the full article

Remember what it was like celebrating Easter as a child? Waiting anxiously to see what the Easter Bunny would bring, discovering a basket full of treats, trinkets, and toys made for one of the most exciting days of the year! View the full article

The latest ride at Walt Disney World is still a few weeks out, but fans can get a feel of what the upcoming Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction will be like from a CGI "ride-through" released by Walt Disney Parks Tuesday. View the full article

This week’s look inside Seven Dwarfs Mine Train comes to us from Yellow Shoes Creative Group, a team that is currently working on some of the advertising for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. View the full article

As Han Solo once said, it's not wise to upset a Wookiee. So it's probably good news for all involved that Peter Mayhew, the 7-foot-3-inch British actor famous for playing the hairy hero Chewbacca, is now set to reprise his role in the highly anticipated sequel "Star Wars: Episode VII," according to the Hollywood Reporter . View the full article

Last week, we took a look at debut of the popular “Remember the Magic” parade at Magic Kingdom Park. When the 25th anniversary celebration concluded, a new parade, the “Magical Moments Parade”, debuted February 1, 1998. View the full article

Iconic Hollywood star Mickey Rooney passed away yesterday at the age of 93.In an astonishing show business career that spans 10 decades, Mickey’s work with Disney includes his roles as Lampie in “Pete’s Dragon,” the voice of grown-up Tod in “The Fox and the Hound,” and most recently, his cameo appearance in “The Muppets.” View the full article

Disney Parks has kicked off a global celebration for the 50th anniversary of the opening of “it’s a small world” at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Have you joined the celebration yet? Just go to SmallWorld50.com to record your sing-along video and create your own doll to benefit UNICEF! View the full article

Have you been participating in our March Magic challenge on Facebook? It’s a coast-to-coast competition in which 32 Disney attractions have been going head to head to be named as the best Disney attraction. View the full article

With the return of baseball season, I thought this was a good time to turn the spotlight on The Trophy Room, the second of six boutiques coming to the Marketplace Co-Op in Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World. I’ve been a Pittsburgh Pirates fan for years as my parents hail from western Pennsylvania. I recently caught up with another Pirates fan and Pittsburgh native, Dana Harchar. A member of the Global Retail Development team, Dana shared some details about what Guests will see when visiting this location. View the full article

This week, we shared the first post of a special MyMagic+ series coming to the Disney Parks Blog with a story from Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs. View the full article

Did you ever wonder how those charming little outfits are created for the dolls in our “it’s a small world” attraction? Here at the Walt Disney World Resort, costumes are produced in our Creative Costuming department at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Would you believe that the costumes that appear in the attraction today are careful recreations of the designs worn nearly 50 years ago in the original attraction? View the full article