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PerezHilton.com Julianne Hough's Disney Adventure Doesn't Include Ryan Seacrest! See Her …PerezHilton.comTags: disney, disneyland, family, fun, julianne hough, love line, pics, ryan seacrest, sighting, theme park · julianne hough disneyland 05 16 13 white tank top short shorts sunglasses 12 wenn20351443 · julianne hough disneyland 05 16 13 white tank top …and more » Disney...
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Orlando Sentinel Disney marks golden age of topiariesOrlando SentinelFrom the outside, Disney World's famed topiaries are elaborate greenery shaped into characters in playful poses to entertain theme-park guests. From the inside, they are engineering marvels, architectural challenges, math problems and horticultural …Disney to Launch Reimagined D23 in June – Blu-ray.comBlu-ray.comall 3 news articles » Disney...
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Daily Beast The Post Most: EntertainmentMost-viewed stories,videos, and galleries in the …Washington Post (blog)Disney, after being upbraided for sexualizing young Merida — and accused of de-emphasizing her strength — reportedlly said this week it was changing course with the makeover and reverting to Merida's original form. And yet — speaking of targets …Peg McEntee:...
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Boing Boing Skepticism about the rent-a-disabled-guide/skip-the-lines Disney World storyBoing BoingI was skeptical of the NY Post story alleging that rich New York private-school parents use a service that lets them hire disabled people to act as line-jumping Disney World guides. Now Lesley, a Disney-obsessed local, has published a rebuttal pointing …Get on Disney World...
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“Mickey and the Magical Map” is just around the corner at Disneyland park, so we’re getting ready to celebrate here on the Disney Parks Blog. Join us May 31, 2013, for a private showing of the new Fantasyland Theatre show! And afterward, we’ll hear from some of the people behind the scenes who are...
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Collider.com Disney's 'Iron Man 3' Tops $ 1 Billion WorldwideBloombergThe film from Disney's Marvel unit had grossed $ 302 million domestically through yesterday, its 14th day of release, and $ 699 million overseas in 23 days of showings, the company said. The biggest international market was China with $ 104 million in sales.Iron Man...
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Of course the Disney chefs had to get in on the Memorial Day weekend fun to kick off a Monstrous Summer at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Kingdom Park, Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24, to 6 a.m. May 25, – which...
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Daily Beast Made-Over Merida From 'Brave' Not Dead YetKQED (blog)Disney did replace an image of the newly designed Merida with one of the original on its website this week, but the controversially modified version of the princess is still appearing on some merchandise. The updated Merida remains emblazoned on some …Creator of Brave's Merida...
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We’re just one week away from our next Limited Time Magic event, the huge Disney Parks Monstrous Summer All-Nighter on May 24! Pam Brandon and Steven Miller will be along later to share details about some of the great food and merchandise you can expect to find, but first I’d like to tell you...
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Disney’s theme parks are rolling out special savings and movie tie-in events during a summer of fun inspired by the upcoming Disney-Pixar comedy “Monsters University,” which opens nationwide in theaters on June 21. Be on the lookout for Mike and Sulley, who star in the film and will be scaring up fun and meeting...
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Fox News How to make the most of Disney's monstrous summerFox NewsDisney's theme parks are rolling out special savings and movie tie-in events during a summer of fun inspired by the upcoming Disney-Pixar comedy “Monsters University,” which opens nationwide in theaters on June 21. Be on the lookout for Mike and Sulley …and more »...
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Are you a fan of both Disney Parks and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”? Then you won’t want to miss this Sunday’s episode of “AFV,” which was filmed in New Fantasyland, right here at Walt Disney World Resort. The maker of this year’s winning video will take home a grand prize that includes a vacation...
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Disney's latest misstep — turning Merida, its most real-life heroine from "Brave," into a doe-eyed, thin-armed princess — drew ire across the Internet. Disney's much-anticipated response to the outrage was disappointing. Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Disney misses the point in response to Merida petition – Christian Science MonitorDisney Reverses Merida Makeover,...
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What do these three photos have in common, besides being taken at Disney California Adventure park? To me, they all show how wind can affect a photo. The wind was blowing really hard when I set out to take photos for this “Disney Parks After Dark” post. This changed what I had hoped to...
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Washington Times Inside The Disney World Line-Skipping Allegations: 'How The 1% Does Disney'TIMEAre rich parents cutting the queue at Disney World by paying disabled tour guides to pose as family members? That's the allegation that social anthropologist Dr. Wednesday Martin made to the New York Post after discovering the practice while conducting …Disney World...
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This year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will return to the park Sept. 27-Nov. 11, and we just received the list of performers who will participate in the Eat to the Beat concert series. New acts coming this year include the Go-Go’s, Edwin McCain, The Manhattan Transfer, Wilson Phillips, Spin Doctors and Christopher...
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Christian Science Monitor Disney misses the point in response to Merida petitionChristian Science MonitorRecently, Disney released a new, 2D image of Merida. This prompted outrage because the character's design was altered, for no good reason. The new Merida has been "prettified"–made more conventionally attractive in a way that undercuts the character's …Disney Won't Alter...
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I know there are a lot of Dooney & Bourke fans out there. Just wait until you see what’s coming your way. I just received word from the merchandise special events team that a Dooney & Bourke release, along with a signing opportunity with Ian Ray, has been added to the calendar of events...
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CBS News Cedric Cuthbert, Fla. pastor, caught viewing child porn at Disney World …CBS News(CBS)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Cedric Cuthbert, a 49-year-old pastor and Disney World employee, was arrested on suspicion of viewing child porn videos while on the job at the theme park, according to CBS affilaite WKMG. The station said that...
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On June 17, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will launch a massive reimagining of its D23.com website, opening up the wonderful worlds of Disney like never before to its members. The site will provide access to newly digitized content that delves deeply into The Walt Disney Company’s vault of material, past and present,...
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CBS News Ex-Disney worker accused of watching child porn at work released from jailOrlando SentinelAn employee-relations manager at Disney was alerted last month when Cuthbert, 49, tried to access several blocked websites from his work computer, the manager told Orange County deputies. Related; FOX35 reports on Disney worker arrested for looking …Cedric Cuthbert, Fla....
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Today is National Love a Tree Day! In its honor, here’s an aerial look at the tree farm at Walt Disney World Resort back in August 1969, and again in February 1981.   While there are many trees across Walt Disney World Resort, one in particular stands out in my mind: The Tree of...
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Vanity Fair Disney Won't Alter Princess Redesign of Brave's MeridaIGNThere's been some back and forth in the online press over whether Disney caved to the backlash to their controversial redesign of Brave's Merida for her induction into the Disney Princess collection. For the record, Disney isn't bowing to pressure to …Disney's sexier, skinnier Merida...
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ThinkProgress Immigration control's Magic Kingdom: Should we use Disney's system?MSNBCTexas Sen. John Cornyn argued on Tuesday that the federal government should adopt a similar entry-exit system to the one used by Walt Disney World. Backing the amendment to the bill proposed by Sen. Jeff Sessions, Cornyn contended, during a Senate …GOP Senator Asks Why...
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Vanity Fair Disney's sexier, skinnier Merida to stay, despite protestsLos Angeles TimesAnd according to a Disney representative on Wednesday, the image of Merida that sparked this maelstrom is part of a limited run of products including backpacks and pajamas. But images of the original Merida will also be available on consumer products …Disney Takes...
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Vanity Fair Disney pulls sexy makeover of 'Brave' heroine Merida from its official …San Jose Mercury NewsIn the face of a tsunami of criticism, Disney has abandoned its sexy makeover of Merida, the feisty heroine of its Oscar-winning animated feature "Brave," on its official princess website. But the character's creator, Marin filmmaker Brenda Chapman...
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Hollywood Reporter Disney Pulls 'Brave' Princess Merida's Makeover After ProtestsDeadline.comUPDATE, 2:30 PM: Disney is officially staying mum on the controversy that erupted this week over the makeover it gave Pixar's Brave heroine Merida to induct her into the Disney Princess fold. But contrary to media reports, a studio source says Disney …Disney pulls sexy...
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Get whistles while you work or play sporting this “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs“-inspired outfit. Red jeans are the foundation for the tee, featuring a lovely portrait of Snow White. Then it’s off to work for the dwarfs as they come together to tote your things in the canvas carryall. The bag is...
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Disney World is looking into reports that some wealthy visitors are hiring disabled people to pretend to be family members so that they can skip lines. Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Report: Wealthy hire disabled guides to skip lines at Disney World – CNNMan wins $8K after Disney ‘Small World’ breakdown –...
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Co.Create Commentary: Merida's coronation really the Kardashian-ization of a Disney iconSan Jose Mercury NewsDisney just launched a new makeup line. Last year high-end shoe designer Christian Louboutin unveiled a Cinderella glass slipper with crystals, what looks like a 6-inch heel (no wonder those shoes came off when she ran from the ball) and Louboutin's...
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