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Inside the Magic Imagineer previews the "Up"-inspired Wilderness Explorers experience headed …Inside the MagicSet to debut within the next few weeks, the Wilderness Explorers experience is coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom, inviting guests to experience the park in engaging and challenging ways. After taking the official pledge, guests explore the park at …Atwell receives...
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ExtremeTech Disney's Aireal: A tactile feedback device to enhance the gaming experienceExtremeTechCalled Aireal — the pun, and a name that sounds very similar to that of one of Disney's most prized characters, is not lost on us — the device creates tactile feedback in what is being referred to as the “free air.” Every...
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It’s a beautiful spring break week here in Central Florida, providing the perfect setting to get outdoors and explore the natural “magic” found right here in our own backyard at the Walt Disney World Resort. In addition to millions of guests, a few special neighbors from the Rosemont Community Center in Orlando, Florida, are...
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On the current season of “American Idol” on television, Idol hopeful Devin Velez has propelled himself into the Top 10, singing in both English and Spanish. Now, guests auditioning at The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have the opportunity to perform songs in Spanish, too! Taking their cue from guest requests, the...
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Wired Disney Princess Half Marathon: Geeking Up the Spectator ExperienceWiredMy boys were ready for me to run past during the 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon on February 24th. Technology helped me see my husband and sons, and helped my boys keep about 10 minutes ahead of me while trying to find places to spectate....
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Orlando Sentinel Disney adds new songs to American Idol ExperienceOrlando SentinelFourteen songs have been added to the playlist at the American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Five of the tunes have direct ties to "American Idol" champions, including reigning titleholder Phillip Phillips, whose "Home" is now heard in … Disney – Google News...
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Did you catch the premiere of the new season of “American Idol” last night? I always enjoy watching the audition episodes, as young people take the first bold step to pursuing their dreams. Many of the new songs, including hits from former American Idols, are titles that have been requested by guests auditioning at...
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At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we continually push the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver the best possible experience for our guests. We’re always looking for ways to take what we do and do it even better. Over the past few years, we’ve devoted considerable time and resources to create a more...
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Wildlife photography has always been a passion of mine. I was recently walking through Harambe Village early one morning after photographing gorillas inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, when I was struck by the vast array of handmade items from Africa: hand-carved wood masks and animals, intricate beaded creations, beautiful woven baskets and so much more....
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It’s been almost two weeks since Disney Parks and Resorts unveiled New Fantasyland within the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We sat down with Leslie Ferraro, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing, Sales and Travel Operations at Disney Destinations to hear how the historic expansion is tied to the brand’s quest for...
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It’s been almost two weeks since Disney Parks and Resorts unveiled New Fantasy Land within the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We sat down with Leslie Ferraro, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing, Sales and Travel Operations at Disney Destinations to hear how the historic expansion is tied to the brand’s quest...
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Forbes Disney Raises Bar On Customer Experience With New Fantasy LandForbesIt's been almost two weeks since Disney Parks and Resorts unveiled New Fantasy Land within the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We sat down with Leslie Ferraro, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing, Sales and Travel Operations …Better FastPass signs could ease...
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Inside the Magic Walt Disney World details FastPass+ with new “My Disney Experience” site …Inside the MagicA new version of the official Walt Disney World web site has launched in a beta test form, available in a slow roll out for some visitors to the page. Those who sign up can get a glimpse...
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At Disney Parks, we produce hundreds of different live entertainment experiences for our guests every day, from intimate character greetings to astounding nighttime spectaculars. Some of my favorite entertainment in the parks is what we refer to as “atmosphere.” Rather than big shows for a mass audience, these are the little surprises you come...
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Earlier this summer, Disney Parks Blog fans learned about the new D-Tech Me Princess experience taking place in the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney Marketplace. The interactive experience allows guests ages 3-12 to live out their princess dreams by placing their likeness on a three-dimensional, 7-inch collectible and lifelike Disney Princess figurine...
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If you’re a Haunted Mansion fan, you’ll want to drop in on this year’s Club Penguin Halloween Party with a special code just for Disney Parks Blog readers. Our friends at Club Penguin gave us a sneak peek inside their online haunted mansion before the party begins on October 18 and no “foolish mortal”...
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There are a few things I enjoy collecting – tikis, vinyl records and merchandise from EPCOT Center (I first showed some items from my collection in a previous post. With the 30th anniversary of Epcot around the corner, I wanted to share some stories and images from the early days of merchandise (special thanks...
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Disney's Sweepstakes Gives Away a Sporting Experience at Disney WorldAbout – News & IssuesThe grand-prize winner will receive a trip for four to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida including a special "Play at the Next Level" experience at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with uniforms, a video, and the chance...
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Examiner.com Disney's new Art of Animation Resort an unforgettable experienceTulsa WorldThe $ 350 million resort itself is literally a work of art, inspired by amazing adventures created by Disney and Pixar Animation. The resort's exterior has a "wow" factor beyond the facade's gorgeous mix of vibrant colors, as gigantic sketches of Nemo …2012 Olympics...
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Looking for something special to do at Epcot this weekend? Head to the park for a Sounds Like Summer Concert Series show. This weekend, the featured band will be The Police Experience ~ A Tribute to The Police. The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series showcases the talents of some of the world’s greatest tribute...
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Have you seen “Brave” yet? The epic Disney•Pixar film is topping the box office charts and thrilling audiences around the world. In honor of this summer adventure, a corner of Fantasyland at Disneyland park has taken on the spirit of the Highland Games sequence from the film. Here, you can meet the bold heroine,...
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Walking around Walt Disney World Resort property, you hear a wide variety of unforgettable sounds – from singing Tiki Birds to the whoosh of runaway trains. But did you know that you can hear the stirring sounds of classical music at Downtown Disney four nights each week? Nova Era, a trio of classically trained...
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Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders and D23 members – you have a special opportunity to experience Cars Land and Buena Vista Street before they open on June 15 at Disney California Adventure park! This is your chance to be among the very first to experience Cars Land and the new Buena Vista Street, ride attractions,...
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Since opening in February 2009, “The American Idol Experience” attraction at Walt Disney World Resort has provided thousands of performers the opportunity to audition before Disney producers and directors and perform on-stage inside a 1000+-seat theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. This experience has no doubt been valuable to many performers who audition...
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Inside the Magic Inside Disney's new Carbon-Freeze Me experience, immersing guests in a Star …Inside the MagicMaybe it didn't go quite like that, but I did indeed step into a carbon freezing chamber at Walt Disney World, voluntarily, as part of the newest line of custom collectibles offered during Star Wars Weekends 2012, which...
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As a child, one of the most memorable scenes that I vividly remember from Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back is when Captain Han Solo is frozen in carbonite by Darth Vader. I think I remember it because after seeing the movie, my parents bought me Boba Fett’s ship that contained...
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TheChronicleHerald.ca The Disney experience at seaTheChronicleHerald.caAs the only cruise line to feature fireworks at sea, Disney Cruise Line lights up the sky to dazzle guests with the largest fireworks extravaganza presented aboard a cruise ship. (MATT STROSHANE) All of a sudden Jack Sparrow drops from the sky.Castaway Cay cachetWindsor StarA day at our private...
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Starbucks Coffee Company and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts today announced that Starbucks will soon be available at all Disney theme parks at Disneyland Resort in An Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Starbucks to open 6 stores in Disney theme parks – Fox NewsHow Imagineers build engaging stories into Disney theme parks...
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Contactmusic.com Wanted: Disney topper, film experience a mustVarietyBy Marc Graser Robert Iger will start interviewing candidates to replace Rich Ross as studio topper after returning from a trip to survey Disney's China interests. Disney chief Robert Iger is expected to go outside the Mouse House to find the next …Under pressure, Disney film boss...
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As Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and Disneyland Resort President George Kalogridis announced at the D23 Expo in August of last year, Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland park is being reimagined into the new Fantasy Faire – an enchanting village square that will immerse guests in the stories of their favorite...
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