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  Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100 percent owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas. Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of [...]

The Disneyland Resort is  bringing the excitement of the newly expanded Disney California Adventure park to Pasadena, Calif., with a Cars Land-inspired float in the 124th Rose Parade on January 1, 2013! This year’s parade theme is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” – which is perfect for a story like “Cars,” in which the journey is as much a part [...]

Frozen Kirin draft beer? Yep, and you can only find it in one spot in the continental U.S.: the Japan Pavilion atEpcot. (It’s also sold in Honolulu). Already a hit in Tokyo, Japan, and sold at more than 650 locations, you’ll find the frozen Kirin in the Garden House, the Kabuki Cafe and in the Tokyo Dining restaurant, [...]

Guests will find an extra sprinkle of pixie dust each week when they visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts next year, Disney officials announced today. While 2013 is already a momentous year for Disney Parks – with New Fantasyland as the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history at Walt Disney World Resort and the [...]

Disney Cruise Line was recognized as the No. 1 Cruise Line in the Large-Ship category in the Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards.  Disney Cruise Line pioneered the family market in the cruise industry, providing a unique vacation experience where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. “The [...]

Continuing a 47-year tradition created by Walt Disney himself, Walt Disney World Resort has selected two Cast Members to serve in the revered and sought-after role of Ambassadors. In a ceremony held today at Epcot, Tye Arnold and Rich Tamayo received their official ambassador pins as part of the announcement, which was greeted with a burst [...]

Our friends at The Walt Disney Studios are inviting a very limited number of D23 Members across the country to join them for special 3D advance screenings of Disney’sWreck-It Ralph. From Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore comes a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, Jr. [...]

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon welcome 15 Plains zebras to the African-inspired Kilimanjaro Safaris. The zebras have been adjusting to their new surroundings since February and will soon be the new finale of the safari attraction. The herd, which was acquired from the nonprofit organization Associations of Zoos & Aquariums, consists of all females between [...]

The Headless Horseman and his steed took a very public fall at a recent Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, but both are doing fine, according to  Walt Disney World officials. The horse reportedly fell during his normal paces before the “Boo to You” Parade. The horse fell in the Liberty Square area as it turned [...]

Many people have been wondering when Test Track will re-open.  Disney finally has some news to share: The attraction will officially reopen to guests on December 6th. When Test Track reopens, this reengineered attraction will allow guests to experience the fun world of automotive design firsthand. Guests will first enter a Design Studio and make [...]