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Sometimes it's good to be a fan. That's what D23 Expo members in Japan found out when they were served up a glimpse of what the "Avatar"-inspired land at Disney's Animal Kingdom is going to look like when it opens in 2017. View the full article

Disney has unveiled new details about its proposed "Avatar" - themed land at Disney's Animal Kingdom. View the full article

All eyes will be on the ears when the "glow with the show" edition of "Fantasmic!" debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Tuesday night. View the full article

"Escape From Tomorrow" is a film shot at Disney World, without Disney's cooperation or permission. View the full article

Veterans of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival may notice an upgrade in their surroundings this year. Disney has been enhancing the marketplaces, the small kitchen outlets where the fest's global fare is made and sold. View the full article

WHAT: "Fantasmic!," the nighttime spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, shifts into "glow with the show" mode beginning Tuesday. The show will be enhanced by guests wearing new mouse-ear hats (pictured) that change colors and provide choreography synced to music and events within the production. As of Oct. 19, the ears also will participate in the "Wishes" fireworks at Magic Kingdom. Eventually, Disney plans to use the headpieces during the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at the Studios and "Celebrate the Magic" castle-projection show at Magic Kingdom. View the full article

It has been interesting reading about the reaction of people with disabilities to Disney's changing policy for those guests. Instead of moving to the front of the queue at certain attractions, guests with disabilities will be given a time to return commensurate with the wait time for other guests. View the full article

Disney Interactive and music-video website Vevo have united to present what they call "family friendly" video experiences. View the full article

Thomas Messemer found love by breaking the rules at Walt Disney World. View the full article

An Iron Man ride will open at Disneyland Hong Kong, marking the first major attraction based on a Marvel Comics character at a Disney theme park. View the full article

Characters from "Frozen," Disney's next animated feature, will make appearances at Epcot's Norway pavilion and in a Magic Kingdom presentation later this year, Disney World announced. View the full article

The weather is threatening to turn nice finally in Florida, and that means running season is upon us again. In fact, there's the return of racing at Walt Disney World this weekend with the second annual 10-mile race at Disney's Hollywood Studios. View the full article

Veteran eaters and drinkers of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, should notice an upgrade in their surroundings this year. Disney has been enhancing the marketplaces, the small kitchen outlets where the fest's global fare is sold. View the full article

Here is a recap of major-park activities, arranged from the friendliest of kid-friendly to the more intense, gory gatherings View the full article

WHAT: It's not just eating and drinking at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. There's listening and singing along, too, at the fest's Eat to the Beat concert series, featuring well-known artists three times a day. On stage soon: Air Supply (Friday), Sister Hazel (Saturday and Sunday), Sugar Ray (Monday-Wednesday) and Edwin McCain (Thursday and next Friday). View the full article

Central Florida's theme parks have embraced the notion that Halloween can be celebrated for more than just one October evening. Their special events now stretch for weeks, with some spilling into November. Here is a recap of major-park activities, arranged from the friendliest of kid-friendly to the more intense, gory gatherings. View the full article

Here is a list of menu items and their prices for the 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It is arranged by marketplace, going in a counterclockwise direction around the park's World Showcase Lagoon, starting from the entrance from Future World. View the full article

The Orlando Sentinel recently reported on a couple who go to every day of the Epcot International Food & Wine Fest, attend related special events such Party for the Senses and even stay in the Disney World hotel for the duration of the 46-day event. View the full article

Is George Clooney coming to town? View the full article

Select Downtown Disney restaurants are participating in a "Foodtopia" deal that lasts throughout October. View the full article

Walt Disney played a role in millions of childhoods. But who could have said that Uncle Walt sat on the edge of their bed and told a story about a wooden puppet who became a real boy? View the full article

"The world's fastest-growing watersport" comes to Downtown Disney's West Side on Oct. 18 and 19. The benefit for MD Anderson Cancer Center features boats with 20 team members paddling in unison to a drummer's beat. New teams are welcome, with no experience needed. The event, free for spectators, also offers a Walgreens Health and Wellness Village, plus an Asia Trend magazine Cultural Village with live performances Oct. 18. Competitors race on Village Lake and can relax in the Athlete's Village in Downtown Disney. Participating teams get exclusive deals on Disney Park Passes, special discounts on Disney Resorts and enjoy free shuttle service to and from the races. Rates start at $1,750 per team, which is less than $100 per person. To register or for more info, click here . View the full article

Every day, usually more than once, Curtis Doyle reminds his dad about the trip they're planning for next summer to Walt Disney World. It's an obvious source of excitement for Doyle, who is 27 years old and has severe autism. View the full article

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I have eaten more than my fair share of haggis growing up with a Scottish grandmother whose brogue was as thick as shortbread cookie batter. View the full article