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Video: John of the Jungle Competition at Disneyland Park

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Australian, New Zealand & international Disney fans & travellers, recently at the D23 Expo, John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation, announced a pretty unusual contest – John of the Jungle. Lasseter is known for bringing some of this generation’s most loved characters to life – Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Lightning McQueen, Mater [...]

Jamie Deen Back for The 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Sunday, September 4, 2011

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We caught up with Jamie Deen at The Lady & Sons in beautiful Savannah, Ga., the restaurant named after his famous mama Paula and brother Bobby. And of course we stayed for fried chicken and Paula’s famous chicken pot pie. Look for Jamie’s culinary demo at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, [...]

Aulani Opens its Doors to the First Guests

Sunday, September 4, 2011

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This morning as the sun rose over Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa opened its doors and welcomed its first guests. Before sunrise, while the guests were still waiting, Goofy kept them entertained. Disney Parks & Resort Chairman Tom Staggs was here to welcome the guests and celebrate the occasion. Among the [...]

Sights and Sounds of The Disney Parks: Mouseketeer Sherry Answers Your Questions

Sunday, September 4, 2011

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Thanks for all the nice responses — and “likes” — for our post about charming Mouseketeer/pop culture princess Sherry Alberoni Van Meter. She was thrilled and impressed with your questions. Here are some of her answers: Q: “Georgina,” “David” and “Barb” asked about being part of the Mickey Mouse Club and meeting Walt Disney. A: “The [...]

This Month in Disney History: Carefree Corner Opens at Disneyland Park

Saturday, September 3, 2011

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Have you ever been to a welcome center, small country store or roadside attraction that had a book where you could sign in? Sort of a registry which showed where guests had traveled from to reach that destination? Traveling on many road trips with my family as a kid, I loved finding these books and [...]

Video: Go Behind the Scenes at The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Saturday, September 3, 2011

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Australian, New Zealand & international Disney fans & travellers, recently we celebrated the anniversary of one of my favorite attractions – The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, which was dedicated Aug. 25, 1989, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you aren’t familiar, this 30-minute stunt show recreates some of the most thrilling and heart-pounding moments from [...]

Disney Gives Support To School Students

Saturday, September 3, 2011

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Busy in back-to-school mode? I certainly have been and so have Walt Disney World Resort cast members. They’ve collected a record 2.1 million school supplies during their annual back-to-school supply drive. The items, ranging from pencils to notebook paper, are classroom essentials that will help thousands of Central Florida students start the school year off [...]

Adding Even More “Character” to Disney Ear Hats

Saturday, September 3, 2011

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Australian, New Zealand & international Disney fans & travellers do you remember your first Disney Ear Hat? My first ear hat was royal blue with my name embroidered in yellow on the back. I got it during my first trip to Florida in the early 1980s. The classic Mickey Mouse ear hat has evolved over the [...]

Disney’s 2011 Night of Joy Concert Schedule & Performers

Saturday, September 3, 2011

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Night of Joy 2011 is right around the corner. We are truly excited about the lineup this year, with artists representing a number of Christian Music genres including Praise & Worship, Rock, Pop, Urban and Contemporary Gospel. Hot off the press are the concert schedules for each night. Here’s how they shake out. Of course, [...]

Radiator Springs Racers “Ride Testing” Has Begun At Disney’s California Adventure

Friday, September 2, 2011

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In the normal development process of any ride-based attraction at Disney Parks, Imagineers spend weeks and even months testing the ride vehicles. Many of you may have seen one of the first ride vehicles, which was on display at the D23 Expo in Anaheim this past weekend in the Parks & Resorts Pavilion. While it [...]