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One of the most loved desserts onboard our ships is Palo’s chocolate soufflé. It’s the perfect indulgence to conclude an elegant dinner at Disney Cruise Line’s signature specialty restaurant. For those of you who want to impress your next dinner guests, why not try your hand at making it? Don’t skip the special vanilla...
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Wired Kinect and Classical Music: A Match Made in Disney Heaven?WiredIn creating his masterpiece Fantasia , Walt Disney hoped to use gorgeous visuals to enhance audiences' appreciation of music. In creating games like Guitar Hero , game developer Harmonix hoped to use interactivity to accomplish much the same thing. Disney – Google News Related...
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This week’s Disney Parks Sign can be found in the “Tangled”-themed rest area at Magic Kingdom Park. The sign advertises a chance to see a prestigious collection of something that will be on display in the Lavender Tea Room. Just what will be on display has been blurred out of the sign below –...
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Walt Disney Co. showcased “Lone Ranger” and “Monsters University” characters tied to its Infinity video-game platform, which goes on sale in August and is designed to boost the company’s money-losing interactive unit. Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Disney Showcases ‘Lone Ranger’ Characters for Game System – Bloomberg‘Lone Ranger’ play set coming to...
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Ask Matt: Getting Disney stock on the cheapUSA TODAYUSA TODAY markets reporter Matt Krantz answers a different reader question every weekday. To submit a question, e-mail Matt at mkrantz@usatoday.com. Q: What's the lowest-cost way to buy Disney stock? A: Parents looking to teach their kids the value of …and more » Disney – Google News Related...
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In 1949 Lillian Disney telephoned Harold Janss about purchasing a parcel of property in his new subdivision. Janss, building upon the work of his father-in-law Arthur Letts Sr., was developing a large tract of Los Angeles land called Holmby Hills. Soon after, Lillian and her Hollywood husband Walt acquired a parcel on Carolwood Drive...
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Exclusive: The $ 90 Million Carolwood Estate Once Owned By Walt DisneyForbesIn 1949 Lillian Disney telephoned Harold Janss about purchasing a parcel of property in his new subdivision. Janss, building upon the work of his father-in-law Arthur Letts Sr., was developing a large tract of Los Angeles land called Holmby Hills. Soon … Disney...
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Become part of Ariel’s world at Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. The attraction dives beneath the sea to relive many of the famous scenes and musical numbers from “The Little Mermaid.” Read the posts below to find out how you can travel below...
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This week on the Disney Parks Blog, we showcased some of the latest things happening at our parks, including our Magical Meet-Up at Disneyland park, a construction milestone at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park, the opening of a new ice cream shop at Epcot, and a few sneak peeks at...
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Saudi Prince drops $ 20 million in Disney spending spreeUSA TODAYDisney may have hiked admission prices again this week, but the $ 20 million a Saudi prince spent during three fun-filled (we hope) days in May at Disneyland Paris is worth a lot of mouse ears. Prince Fahd al-Saud reserved parts of Disneyland Paris...
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A couple of weeks ago, I shared the first look at D23 Expo 2013 official merchandise. When I did, it seemed to me there were a lot of you out there anxious to see what we have up our sleeves for this year’s D23 Silent Auction. Any interested bidders, better get ready. There are...
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Disney just hiked prices for its theme parks by around 6%. Here's why that won't hurt Disney stock.         Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Disney World hikes admission price to more than $100, tax includedInsider Trading Found at a Disney Stock Price of US$39.92 – PR Newswire (press release)Disney...
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There is a variety of styles available for dads including some classic silver toned watches that have subtle Disney hints. I liked the blue watch with a pop art-style Mickey Mouse (mostly because blue is my favorite color). I also like the slightly tilted square watch featuring Mickey Mouse. I guess I have a...
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Our Monstrous Summer at Disney Parks continues next week with a new “Limited Time Magic” experience celebrating the upcoming Disney•Pixar animated feature, “Monsters University.” The Monsters University School of Scaring is hosting a campus bash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we’re sharing a first peek at the fun.
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Tom Hoggins speaks to Disney Interactive's executive producer about the challenge, risk and reward of Disney's ambitious new video game and toy line.         Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Disney Infinity: A Revealing Interview with John Pleasants of Disney InteractiveDisney Infinity: A Revealing Interview with John Pleasants of Disney...
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Iger: Behind-The-Scenes Of Disney in ChinaDeadline.comAnd so if you are a global brand like Disney, and we're different from a brand perspective because we're not a consumable, really, even though people consume our products, they buy our product. We're much ore of an experience brand, whether you're …Disney (DIS) CEO Bob Iger delivered a fascinating...
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It’s time for another sneak peek at the Disney Magic enhancements! We’re taking a look at the upper decks again, where we’ve already shown you the really cool thrill slide, AquaDunk, coming out of the forward funnel. Now we’ll move on to the midship funnel, which also has a fun-filled slide starting from it!...
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Teenager breaks down the unrealistic anatomies of Disney princessesNew York Daily NewsIt would take a fairy godmother to have the body of a Disney princess. Artist Meridith Viguet, who goes by Oceanstarlet on deviantART, examined the cartoon royals and highlighted their completely unrealistic anatomies in an educational and enlightening …and more » Disney – Google News...
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Disney Infinity … and BeyondIGNAfter seeing how quickly and decisively Skylanders has dominated both kids games and action figures, it's no surprise that Disney is also moving in to attract the new generation of gamers with a product line that's infinitely expansible. The news for … Disney – Google News Related Posts:Disney Exec John...
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Los Angeles Times Walt Disney's 'lost' short, 'Hungry Hobos,' to screen at UCLALos Angeles TimesOswald belonged to Universal for 78 years until the Walt Disney Co. reacquired the rights in 2006 in an unconventional trade for sportscaster Al Michaels. (Michaels went from "Monday Night Football" on Disney's ABC to NBC, which is owned by...
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Tonight’s Disney Parks After Dark photo comes to us from one of the eeriest attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Is it me, or does dusk make this attraction look even spookier? What time of day is best to take a ride? Daytime or nighttime? Tell us in...
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Shacknews 'Lone Ranger' play set coming to 'Disney Infinity' video gameLos Angeles TimesA "Disney Infinity" play set figurine of the Lone Ranger. (Disney Interactive). http://herocomplex.latimes.com/games/lone-ranger-play-set-coming-to-disney-infinity-video-game/attachment/lr_loneranger_passive_b_no_reflection-xl/. 4. Link. "The Lone …Hands-On With New Lone Ranger 'Disney Infinity' Play-SetForbesDisney Infinity … and BeyondIGNDisney unveils its Lone Ranger version of Infinity toy-video game hybrid (preview)VentureBeatPolygon -Shacknewsall 21 news...
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Can you believe that “World of Color” premiered three years ago this month at Disney California Adventure park? Time surely does fly on a carousel of color! One of my personal Disneyland Resort favorites, “World of Color” features more than 1,000 water jets that bring Paradise Pier to life in a dazzling spectacle of...
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Orlando Sentinel How to go on a pirate adventure at DisneyOrlando SentinelA Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas continues the Walt Disney World trend of scavenger hunts mixed with interactive technology. The back story includes Jack Sparrow, lead character in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. Disney – Google News Related Posts:D23 releases...
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I may not look like much of a gamer, but in the late 80s, in between bike rides and multiplication homework, you could often find me playing Super Mario Bros. on my (original) Nintendo Entertainment System. (Honestly, I’ll never forget the first time I rescued Princess Peach!) I had the chance to check out...
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Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Southern California have hiked their entrance prices. The increases, which… Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Disney World Mystery Illness: ‘Wild Africa Trek’ Linked With More Than 30 … – Huffington PostDisney World Raises Entrance Price For Magic Kingdom – NPR$20 Says These Price Hikes...
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Disney Infinity: Lone Ranger Play Set AnnouncedIGNAnd of course, all these items and features can be carried over into Disney Infinity's Toy Box, letting players bring the Wild West into a variety of settings. toyboxloneranger1png. You can find out more about Disney Infinity in the video below: Disney …Hands-On With New Lone Ranger 'Disney...
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As we continue to tally votes for our special Enchanted Tiki Room wallpaper, we have new Disney Parks art to share. It’s the latest wallpaper from artist Jason “Tiki” Tackett celebrating the 50’s Prime Time Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – where not eating your veggies, and elbows on the table, will be noticed....
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Disney Infinity may be playing catchup on Skylanders' two year head start, but make no mistake there is no shortage of investment or commitment. As if Cars, The Incredibles, Monsters University and Pirates of the Caribbean wasn't enough today they add a new Lone Ranger play-set to their launch line-up. Disney – Yahoo! News...
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Toy News Hands-On With New Lone Ranger 'Disney Infinity' Play-SetForbesDisney Infinity may be playing catchup on Skylanders' two year head start, but make no mistake there is no shortage of investment or commitment. As if Cars, The Incredibles, Monsters University and Pirates of the Caribbean wasn't enough today they add …Disney unveils its Lone...
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