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“So why do you run?” That is the question most often asked to runners by non-runners. “Why do you get up before dawn, oftentimes in miserable weather, to go do something that quite frankly does not look enjoyable?” This is a question that is not lost on runners. In fact one of my favorite...
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By now I hope you have heard about the Dopey Challenge and the Walt Disney World 10K that we will be kicking off next January as a part of the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. In addition to new medals for those races, new medals are currently being designed for...
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Today, runDisney reaches another milestone as we expand the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna with the addition of the Walt Disney World 10K, the Dopey Challenge, new medals and the return of the popular Runner’s World Challenge. In 2006, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend had a big year. The...
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One of Mickey Mouse’s favorite things about “Star Wars” Weekends is that he gets to dress in his Jedi best and join the galactic fun. Each year, Mickey seems to take on a different role in the official “Star Wars” Weekends logo. This year, his imagination takes him to the Forest Moon of Endor,...
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On a weekend when everyone wants to be Irish, Downtown Disney District will invite visitors to join in the spirit with a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Disneyland Resort. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, Downtown Disney District will offer special entertainment for St....
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Bloomberg Disney's 'Oz' Posts Year's Best Opening Weekend With $ 80 MillionBloombergIn 1985, Disney released “Return to Oz” with domestic box office sales of $ 11.1 million, according to IMDB.com. That was less than half the $ 25 million production budget. Universal Pictures produced “The Wiz” with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross in 1978.Box...
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To our princesses (and any princes, pirates, or frogs who may also be out there), welcome to our fair kingdom! We could not be more pleased that you are joining us for the 5th running of Disney’s Princess Half Marathon. This is one of my favorite race weekends because it is an awesome display...
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Newsday Weekend family fun on Long Island: Disney on Ice, Jack Hanna, rubber duckies …NewsdayFrom Disney on Ice and Jack Hanna Live to a Rubber Ducky Party, a musical comedy and more, there's much to do on Long Island. Here are my top five picks for fun, family-friendly activities this weekend: 1. Disney on...
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Twenty years ago this coming weekend, a little more than 7,000 runners toed the line for the start of the very first Walt Disney World Marathon. Fast forward to this Sunday, when more than 24,000 runners will take a 26.2-mile tour through our four theme parks; among them, 95 athletes who were at that...
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Houston Chronicle (blog) Weekend ratings update; Disney lands LHN on Charter cable systemsHouston Chronicle (blog)Disney on Monday announced a new global deal with Charter Communications, which will include Longhorn Network on its systems in Texas (expanded basic), Louisiana and Virginia (digital basic). That will increase the network's footprint by about 180,000 … Disney –...
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I am excited to let you know the Happiest Race on Earth just got happier! Today runDisney announced the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is expanding with the addition of the Disneyland 10K at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Cal. The new 10K will be a timed event and take runners through Disneyland park, Disney...
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Hudson chorus competing in Disney World this weekendWicked LocalMembers of "Women of Note," a four-part a cappella chorus based in Hudson, are in Disney World this weekend, and their focus is not on theme parks, but competition. Twenty-five members are in Florida to compete against 23 other choruses from the United … Disney –...
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As Steven reminded us earlier today, it’s almost time for the Festival of the Masters presented by Michaels. And if you’re joining us this weekend, you’ll recognize some familiar faces from the Disney Parks Blog. Your favorite Disney artists like Will Gay, Don “Ducky” Williams and Joe Kaminski will be making appearances and showing...
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UPDATE: Click here for a complete list of attendees. If you are on the list and did not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at WDW.SportsMeetUps@disney.com. Please note that we will not be responding to questions via this email address. If you have questions, please ask them on the Disney Parks Blog, and...
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Happy Friday! With the weekend upon us, I wanted to give our Disney Parks Blog readers a heads-up about some special events this weekend at the Downtown Disney District in the Disneyland Resort. Let’s start with Sephora. From noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, Sephora will be offering Cinderella-inspired makeovers to celebrate...
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transPARENT (blog) Walt Disney World debuts its first Jack and Sally meet-and-greets this weekend …transPARENT (blog)As if Downtown Disney isn't cool enough with all the Disney fun available without the price of a park ticket, now it's even cooler with Walt Disney World's first-ever Jack and Sally (from the “Nightmare Before Christmas”) character meet-and-greets...
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Did you hear? There’s a special Frankenweenie celebration planned for Downtown Disney West Side – and you’re invited. Beginning Friday, September 28, you can kick-off the October 5th opening of Disney’s new stop-motion animated movie “Frankenweenie” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton with a 3D sneak peek, photos, treats and a first-ever Walt Disney...
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Examiner.com Walt Disney World holds 'Frankenweenie Weekend' at Downtown DisneyExaminer.comOn Sept. 20, Walt Disney World Resort announced a “Frankenweenie Weekend” to promote the upcoming stop-motion animated movie. The three-day celebration of Tim Burton's work with Disney will offer guests several experiences inspired by the new …'Frankenweenie' Weekend at Disney World Announced for September 28-30Stitch...
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MiamiHerald.com 'The Possession' takes control with $ 21.1M debut over Labor Day weekendWashington PostUniversal and Focus are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp.; Sony, Columbia, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; Paramount is owned by Viacom Inc.; Disney, Pixar and Marvel are owned by The...
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UPDATE: Click here for a complete list of attendees. If you are on the list and did not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at DLR.SportsMeetUps@disney.com. Please note that we will not be responding to questions via this email address. If you have questions, please ask them on the Disney Parks Blog, and...
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More and more celebrities are signing up to be a part of the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. Alison Sweeney, host of the popular reality show “The Biggest Loser,” and ESPN personality Colin Cowherd signed up weeks ago. But recently Drew Carey, Gilles Marini, Sean Astin, Kit Hoover, Jenna...
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Induction weekend 'the Disney of baseball'Utica Observer DispatchCOOPERSTOWN — Cooperstown was seeing red Saturday as Cincinnati Reds T-shirts and caps were all over Main Street. Fans turned out in droves, many traveling from Ohio to see former Reds shortstop Barry Larkin get inducted into the Hall of Fame on …and more » Disney – Google...
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Disney Channel and Disney XD Schedule “Summer Adventure Weekend” This …BSCkidsThe channels will be debuting new, vacation adventure themed episodes from 11 hit series from both the Disney Channel and Disney XD. This Summer Adventures Weekend will be presented across three days Friday July 13, Sunday July 15 and Monday …Disney XD and Disney...
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The Guardian Disney and Pixar's 'Brave' aims for top of the box office this weekendTheCelebrityCafe.comDisney and Pixar are hoping to strike gold again with Brave, as Pixar is hoping for a 13th straight No. 1 debut at the box office this weekend. Abraham Lincoln: …'Brave' aims for #1 spot at box officeVarietyPixar's "Brave" on...
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On select Fridays, my son and I watch the animated series, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” Considering I grew up with Star Wars, it’s a fun father and son experience we share. I was excited to learn that four new Disney Racers inspired by this animated series were recently released at Disneyland and Walt...
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If concentrating on fitness is your goal, you might as well do it in a place where getting outdoors and focusing on recreation come easily. Need I add, a top choice would be Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Ko Olina, Hawai`i. This past weekend at Aulani, seven lucky families participated in “The...
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I’m most excited about the opportunity to meet legendary custom car builder and designer Chip Foose at D-Street from 3-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Chip created four custom paintings placing “Cars” characters in Disney Parks (Michelle Harker first shared those images last year). We will have wrapped canvas giclées and deluxe prints of...
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I didn’t think the offerings at Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney here at Walt Disney World Resort could get any better, but they just did. High-Performance Karting from the Richard Petty Driving Experience has just been added to the line-up of car-themed fun for the June 2-3 event. This karting experience is designed...
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