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Ice Castle in Times Square Announces ‘Limited Time Magic’

For a Limited Time Only! Disney Parks Rolls Out the Unexpected with Weekly Surprises, Delights for a Little Extra Magic NEW YORK, N.Y. (Oct. 17, 2012) – Guests will find an extra sprinkle of pixie dust each week when they visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts next year, Disney officials announced today. While 2013 …

Ambassadors Chosen to Share Walt Disney World Magic

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2012 – Continuing a 47-year tradition created by Walt Disney himself, Walt Disney World Resort has selected two Cast Members to serve in the revered and sought-after role of Ambassadors. In a ceremony held today at Epcot, Tye Arnold and Rich Tamayo received their official ambassador pins as part of the …

Dateline Disney: November/December 2012

In This Edition: Epcot: Eat to the Beat! at the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival; Test Track 2.0 Debuts; Candlelight Processional Returns Magic Kingdom: Preview, Grand Opening Dates Set for New Fantasyland; Celebrating the Holidays with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Wreck-it-Ralph Joins Cast; The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow …

Making a Home at Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort; Robust Construction of Luxury Residences Continues as Families Move In

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (October 8, 2012) – Golden Oak, the unique residential home community at Walt Disney World Resort, continues to bustle with construction, with more than a dozen families settling into their dream homes situated just minutes from Magic Kingdom. Construction of the luxury Golden Oak homes continues at a steady pace, driven …

Westgate Smokehouse Grill Earns More Accolades

Bon appetite! Westgate Smokehouse Grill at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa continues to serve up the very best in BBQ and family dining. And the awards continue to pile up for the popular Orlando restaurant. The Smokehouse Grill recently received a special “Editor’s Choice” Award in the

Disney Animal Keeper Combines Art and Care to Help Endangered Rhino Species

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012 – As a rhinoceros keeper at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Chad Harmon tends to some of the toughest, strongest animals on the planet.  He recently channeled that passion into an arts auction that raised approximately $6000 for the endangered animals. For the Horns to Heroes project, Harmon used one …

Storybook Circus: Big Fun Under the Big Top for New Fantasyland Guests

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo has taken its place alongside a Dumbo that opened in March. …

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Debuts, Immerses Guests in the Middle of the Story With Enchanting Tales

  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- The big blue world of Nemo and friends, the Pride Lands of Africa, under the sea in Ariel’s grotto,  a  super-charged adventure through Radiator Springs– they all come to life for vacationers at Disney’s new Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. Each of four distinctly designed wings …

HGTV Star Designers Serve Up Home Entertaining Tips During 17th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Celebrities Appear Weekends at Festival Center from Sept. 28 through Nov. 12 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – HGTV presents fresh home-entertaining ideas by celebrity designers each weekend at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 28 through Nov. 12.  In each 30-minute noon seminar Friday through Sunday, designers will offer tips to …