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It was close but the Disney Channel did it...and after all, a win is a win.  Depeding on which measuring method used, the Disney Channel ended the stranglehold that the USA Network had on 2009 primetime viewing at 10 weeks. Disney Channel averaged 2.614 million views during the week of March 9-15, compared to 2.608 million viewers for USA Network, ... Full story

Four teams from the south metro area -- Lakeville North baseball, Jordan baseball and softball and Prior Lake softball --and 22 from the state are headed to Orlando, Fla., to participate in Disney's spring training 2009. The event will be held at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. Full story

Celebration Roundup & BBQ is set to open April 2 at Disneyland! Guests can book priority seating now. Full story

Walt Disney World and Orlando International Airport completed a deal Wednesday to continue the resort's free passenger-and-luggage shuttle until at least the end of 2016.  Under the terms of the deal, the airport agreed not to raise the 75-cent-a-passenger fee it charges the resort for Disney's Magical Express. The previous contract would have ... Full story

A stylish boutique with designer flair and eclectic offerings becomes a premier shopping spot at Downtown Disney Marketplace with the March opening of Tren-D.  The urban-inspired Walt Disney World specialty store is a one-of-a-kind, hip destination for fashion-conscious shoppers seeking trendy apparel and novel accessories. “This unique environment, filled with textured fabrics, new silhouettes, and whimsical art and ... Full story

Every fall at Walt Disney World Mickey hosts Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.  This event is a hard ticketed event, which means that you need to purchase a separate ticket in order to enter the park for the event.  During the event, the Magic Kingdom is transformed into a fun and spooky atmosphere that's ... Full story

A 24-year-old African elephant died today at Disney's Animal Kingdom after a brief, isolated illness, Walt Disney World officials say. Full story

Walt Disney World, which announced last week that it made more than $32.5 million worth of charitable contributions last year, says it is aiming to give at the same pace this year, even amid the worst economy in a generation.  The resort is hoping to preserve the amount of its donations by shaving costs that don't directly affect its contribution levels.  Disney intends ... Full story

The money manager T. Rowe Price Group is partnering with the Walt Disney World Company to create a financial education and interactive exhibit at the Epcot in Walt Disney World.  The company announced that The Great Piggy Bank Adventure is set to open this spring at Epcot's Innoventions.  The financial details of the sponsorship agreement were not disclosed.  The exhibit will offer lessons ... Full story

Chef Cat Cora and Disney are joining together to open an exciting new family dining restaurant at Disney's BoardWalk Resort. Kouzzina by Cat Cora will feature a menu of Mediterranean-style cuisine that pays tribute to the chef's Greek roots. The restaurant, to be owned and operated by Disney, is scheduled to open by fall 2009 in the space currently occupied ... Full story