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Disney Cruise Line Creating More Magic at Castaway Cay

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Pixie dusting Disney’s private island to provide more family fun, interactive play areas, upscale luxury and even greater convenience for guests CELEBRATION, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2009) – Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, is getting an extra dose of pixie dust. Enhancements will provide guests with more water-based … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line Creating More Magic at Castaway Cay"
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New La Cava del Tequila Serves Up Tastes of Mexican Tequila Heritage

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Tasty tequilas and mouthwatering margaritas are on tap at La Cava del Tequila, a new offering for Epcot guests to explore the heritage and tradition of tequila-making in Mexico. Tucked away in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, La Cava del Tequila beckons guests with more than 70 types of authentic … Continue reading "New La Cava del Tequila Serves Up Tastes of Mexican Tequila Heritage"
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IN THE WILD: More than a new guestroom wing of Kidani Village, a Disney Vacation Club property, is scheduled to open Sept. 1

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IN THE WILD: More than a new guestroom wing of Kidani Village, a Disney Vacation Club property, is scheduled to open Sept. 1. The new Pembe Savanna, adjacent to the expansion, will treat Kidani guests to a rare look at okapis, a typically shy animal closely related to the giraffe. The distinctly marked okapis, along … Continue reading "IN THE WILD: More than a new guestroom wing of Kidani Village, a Disney Vacation Club property, is scheduled to open Sept. 1"
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Sneak Peek – The Walt Disney Family Museum – Gallery 6

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Gallery 6: The Late ’30s to Mid ’40s This difficult period in Walt’s life included the deaths of his parents, a studio strike that threatened the company’s viability, and a period when the U.S. military used part of the studio as a base. The company released Dumbo and produced training films for the military, public … Continue reading "Sneak Peek – The Walt Disney Family Museum – Gallery 6"
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Celebrities Add Star Power to the Online Forum with Vacation Tips and Exclusive Videos

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug.24, 2009) – Looking to plan an unforgettable Walt Disney World vacation? Stars Joey Fatone of “Dancing with the Stars,” Lisa Whelchel from “The Facts of Life” and Alfonso Ribeiro of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” have teamed up with the Walt Disney World Moms Panel to share vacation planning tips … Continue reading "Celebrities Add Star Power to the Online Forum with Vacation Tips and Exclusive Videos"
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DISNEY DREAM BEGINS: Newest Disney ship centerpiece of ceremony in Papenburg, Germany

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DISNEY DREAM BEGINS: In a ceremony held in Papenburg, Germany on Aug. 26, 2009, Captain Tom Forberg and Donald Duck did the honors of placing a special Disney Cruise Line coin under the keel of the Disney Dream, Disney’s newest cruise ship, currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. In maritime tradition, … Continue reading "DISNEY DREAM BEGINS: Newest Disney ship centerpiece of ceremony in Papenburg, Germany"
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DANCING WITH THE STARS’ DONNY OSMOND TO APPEAR AT THE D23 EXPO, SEPTEMBER 10

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Osmond to Join an All-Star Lineup at “The ABCs of Disney,” September 10th at the D23 EXPO Arena Donny Osmond — singer, entertainer, longtime Disney collaborator, and season nine cast member of the ABC hit show, “Dancing with the Stars” — will join the all-star lineup at “The ABCs of Disney,” a special presentation at … Continue reading "DANCING WITH THE STARS’ DONNY OSMOND TO APPEAR AT THE D23 EXPO, SEPTEMBER 10"
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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Reaches Capacity Fourth Consecutive Year

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Photo © The Walt Disney Company Weekend Celebrates Health, Fitness and Family Fun ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2009) – A full field of more than 18,000 participants is gearing up for the fourth annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Sept. 4-6. The weekend features activities for the whole family, including a Health & Fitness Expo, Mickey’s … Continue reading "Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Reaches Capacity Fourth Consecutive Year"
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D23 EXPO SCHEDULE DETAILS FOUR DAYS OF EXTRAORDINARY ENTERTAINMENT AND SURPRISES AT THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

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Event Schedule and Additional Details Revealed as the Ultimate Disney Fan Event Readies for Its Premiere Sept. 10-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center “In the Company of Legends” is the official artwork of the D23 Expo created by artist Tim Rogerson featuring more than two dozen individual characters, props and historic Disney icons. ANAHEIM, Calif. … Continue reading "D23 EXPO SCHEDULE DETAILS FOUR DAYS OF EXTRAORDINARY ENTERTAINMENT AND SURPRISES AT THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT"
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Sneak Peek – The Walt Disney Family Museum – Gallery 5

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Gallery 5 – New Success and Greater Ambitions The worldwide success of Snow White let Disney Studios create new studio buildings in Burbank, CA, and produce even more ambitious features, such as Bambi, Pinocchio and Fantasia. The last film featured classical music and an orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowski. Although well regarded by critics, none … Continue reading "Sneak Peek – The Walt Disney Family Museum – Gallery 5"
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