Rumor: Is Cars Land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios?

The DIS has learned of an exclusive rumor that Cars Land may be coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida.

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Toon Tuesday: Remembering Ginny Tyler

I recently learned of the passing of my friend and colleague, Ginny Tyler . Ginny and I shared our love for Disney.

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Disney's Magical Express sees a decline in ridership

Ridership on Disney's Magical Express dropped by 1 percent in the first six months of 2012, which may mean that hotel numbers for that period will be down as well.

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Report From Occupied America: Thanks To Immigration (And The MSM), Not Walt Disney's Anaheim

Beginning last Saturday night, July 21, Anaheim CA has endured four consecutive nights of rioting after police shootings that killed two Hispanics, Manuel Diaz and Joel Acevedo.

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Hermit Kingdom vs. House of Mouse

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has broken from family tradition by appearing publicly with his wife , Ri Sol-ju. The happy couple attended an amusement park opening ceremony and a concert featuring actors in unlicensed Disney character costumes.

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Whitby, Love at First Bite

As a wee lad I had the opportunity to tour Disney Studios. A budding artist even at four, I enjoyed observing the then-studio cartoonists at work.

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Unknown illness affects Disney tour guests

Walt Disney World is searching for the cause of an illness affecting more than 30 of their guests.

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Cars Land At The Disney California AdventureA Park Sweepstakes Contest Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. THE CONTEST IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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A Closer Look at the San Diego Comic-Con 'Frankenweenie' Panel

For those who weren't able to attend this year's San Diego Comic-Con, they may have missed out on the Walt Disney Studios panel, which you can read a recap about here .

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2012/07/a-closer-look-at-the-san-diego-comic-con-frankenweenie-panel?fromrss=1

Expansion planned for Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii

An expansion is in the works for Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa.

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A Closer Look at 'Wreck-It Ralph' at Comic-Con

Last week, I did an article that focused on the Walt Disney Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con, which you can find here .

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Pixar Lends a Hand to Jon Favreau's Magic Kingdom

Although Jon Favreau has been lining up other projects as both an actor and a director , he's still planning to helm Walt Disney Pictures' Magic Kingdom and, in an interview today with CraveOnline , he reveals that one of the reasons the family adventure is taking its time is that Pixar has been majorly involved with the development process.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2012/07/pixar-lends-a-hand-to-jon-favreaus-magic-kingdom?fromrss=1

Walt Disney World races are filling up

Several Walt Disney World races are close to capacity.

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Disney Legend Marty Sklar recalls some memorable openers

Marty Sklar, retired head of Walt Disney Imagineering, knows a thing or two about opening days at Disney's theme parks.

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A Closer Look at 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' at Comic-Con

If you missed San Diego Comic-Con last week, you didn't get a chance to see the Walt Disney Studios panel.

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Chicago's Hermosa community

[Chicago][1]'s 20th community, Hermosa , is situated in northwest Chicago between two railroad lines, influencing its triangular shape.

[1]: http://www.topix.com/chicago

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Disney World to reduce evening park hours for hotel guests

Walt Disney World plans to reduce the amount of extra time it gives hotel guests in its theme parks, scaling back a popular perk designed to entice travelers into choosing resort-owned hotels over cheaper, off-property competitors.

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Top 5 Boat Rides at Walt Disney World Resort

I'm checking in with Part 2 of my current Top 5 series:A Top 5 Boat Rides at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Disney Legend Ginny Tyler dies at age 86

Ginny Tyler, Disney Legend and Disneyland Storyteller, died last week at the age of 86.

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Reagan Library Lures Visitors With Unrelated Disney Exhibit

In the past the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library has had a hard time attracting people who are too young to remember that "Star Wars" referred to a flawed missile defense plan before it spawned a flawed prequel trilogy.

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Ginny Tyler dies at 86; voice actress was Disney legend

The former Mouseketeer had a penchant for storytelling and the ability to mimic animal sounds. Her voice was featured in 'The Sword in the Stone' and 'Mary Poppins.'

When episodes of "The Mickey Mouse Club" were repackaged for syndication, a new head Mouseketeer held court from the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland in 1963.

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In 2013, Evening Extra Magic Hours will drop to two

In 2013, Evening Extra Magic Hours will be reduced from three to two.

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Disney Fantasy has lower occupancy percentage than Disney Dream

The newer Disney Fantasy is not as busy as its sister ship, the Disney Dream.

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Invoking Walt's Vision, Court Sees Segways in Disneyland's Future

The Walt Disney Co. should have allowed a disabled woman to use a Segway scooter to get around in Disneyland, even though she acknowledged in three earlier lawsuits that a wheelchair could accommodate her needs, a federal appeals court rules.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2012/07/invoking-walts-vision-court-sees-segways-in-disneylands-future?fromrss=1

All-Star Cast Lends Voice to Disney's Wreck-It Ralph

Walt Disney Pictures has assembled another star-studded voice cast for its hilarious arcade-game-hopping adventure " Wreck-It Ralph ." John C. Reilly has the title role of Wreck-It Ralph.

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Want to Meet Walt Disney? Visit the Walt Disney Family Museum

Generations of children knew Uncle Walt. Families gathered around the television every Sunday night to invite him into their living rooms and become mesmerized by his stories.

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Magic Kingdom Update - We're getting closer

With Cars Land at DCA now open, all eyes turn toward the Magic Kingdom and the Fantasyland Expansion which will be the next big project from Walt Disney Imagineering to open.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2012/07/magic-kingdom-update-were-getting-closer?fromrss=1

Brave (3D): Reviewed

Brave is the latest CGI full length animated film from Pixar. In fact it's the 13th Pixar film under the Walt Disney banner and a few individuals have already criticised the movie for not being as original as some of the studios previous offerings such as 'Toy Story', 'WALL-E' and 'UP'. The story does indeed following the old fashioned Disney ... (more)

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The Disney Adventure, Without the Kids

WHEN I told a New York friend I was heading to Disneyland to explore its appeal for adults, his immediate retort was that it would be a very brief visit.

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Free wine seminars at Epcot's Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar

Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot will host complimentary wine seminars.

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Just a few Disney Fantasyland tidbits to tide you over

Eric Jacobson , senior vice president of creative of Walt Disney Imagineering , recently shared a few tidbits about the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom .

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Disney On Ice: Rockin' Ever After skates into the Amway in September

Disney has had its icons carving up the rink since 1981, so we can't really question the formula for success with these live Disney On Ice shows. But what is it exactly about the seemingly random pairing of animated characters and ice skating? Why not Disney On Unicycles or Disney Goes Mud Wrestling? Those are just a couple ideas, Disney. Call us; we have more.

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Court tells Disneyland to study use of Segways by park visitors

Appeals panel overturns lower court's decision in favor of Disney in lawsuit by disabled woman who was refused permission to use the two-wheeled device.

Disneyland lets visitors ride a tram, a monorail, a trolley and spinning teacups -- but they can't use a Segway, even if they are disabled.

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New Disney ship Fantasy not as busy as Dream

The Disney Fantasy, the second of two new ships added to the Walt Disney Co.'s cruise fleet, has been busy since it began sailing from Brevard County's main seaport in March.

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Disney museum debuts Heinrich Kley's art

Uncle Walt was probably turned on to Kley by Albert Hunter and other European artists who worked for him.

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'Biggest Loser' host to run Disney half marathon

Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney will race as part of the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney will take part in the 20th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

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New Disney World resort takes local TripAdvisor crown from Floridays

The Cinderella story of Floridays Resort, the little-known hotel that held a No. 1 ranking in Orlando for nearly all of the past year, has been put on hold by Walt Disney World's newest accommodations.

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Disney's best original rides

Walt Disney adored trains so much that he ringed his park with them and had another built in his backyard.

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Finding Nemo Sequel Confirmed?

Finding Nemo 2 to be released in 2016?

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On This Day: Disneyland Opened, July 17, 1955

Thanks to visionary Walt Disney, people around the globe still enjoy a day of "nostalgia, fantasy, and futurism." Who doesn't like Tomorrowland and can't get the lyrics of "Small World," out of their head for days after leaving? Laguna Niguel is about 30 miles away from Disneyland and it takes about 37 minutes to get to, on a good day with no ... (more)

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Alison Sweeney signs up for Walt Disney World Half Marathon

TV star Alison Sweeney has signed up for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon.

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20 Lessons from Walt Disney on Entreprenuership, Innovation and Chasing Your Dreams

With the title of being the "Happiest Place on Earth" it amazing to think that it only took one year to conceptualize and create Disneyland before it opened its gates on July 17, 1955.

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Happy Anniversary Disneyland - Fun Facts, Dedication Ceremony, and More

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland, the original Disney theme park, on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be "a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." He famously observed: "Disneyland will never be completeda as long as there is imagination left in the world." Since 1955, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 600 million ... (more)

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Lightning shocks woman at SeaWorld Orlando

A woman at SeaWorld Orlando yesterday was shocked by lightning and sent to the hospital.

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Fly with Peter Pan

If Peter Pan 's Flight is on your list of must-ride, head to Fantasyland as soon as you arrive at Disneyland .

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Summer Games Celebration coming to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

The Walt Disney World Dolphin will be showing the Olympic Opening Ceremonies.

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Marvel characters to appear on Phineas and Ferb

For the first time, Disney characters will appear on TV together with Marvel characters.

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Amputees suing Universal Studios Hollywood after being denied rides on roller coaster

Two men have filed a lawsuit against Universal Studios Hollywood after they were not allowed to ride Revenge of the Mummy as a result of being amputees.

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Florida residents can get 35 percent off La Nouba tickets

Florida residents can get 35 percent off Cirque du Soleil La Nouba tickets for shows from July 31 to August 25.

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"Sleeping Beauty" Awakens in 70MM at the Academy

The film will be introduced by animator Andreas Deja and character designer Mike Giaimo .

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2012/07/sleeping-beauty-awakens-in-70mm-at-the-academy?fromrss=1

Top 10 Disney Wedding Photos

There's something about Disney that feels oh-so-magical, even as an adult. In honor of Lillian & Walt Disney, who tied the knot on July 13, 1925, we've highlighted our favorite photos of couples basking in Disney joy on their big day.

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In honor of Friday the 13th, finding bad luck at the theme parks

Our theme parks are packed with unlucky characters, so in honor of Friday the 13th, here are 13 unfortunate souls living in Central Florida attractions

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I will open MY lapdance club

A BUSINESSMAN who plans to open up a lapdancing club in Ampthill says the venue will open regardless of whether or not his 'sex' licence is approved.

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Globe Trotting: Here's a "Truman Show like über-replica...

Here's a "Truman Show like ber-replica of a French village from the last century" outside Disneyland Resort Paris.

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New Fantasyland costumes: It takes a village

Disney World officials previewed more cast-member costumes that will be worn in new areas of Fantasyland, which is in the midst of the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history.

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Disney says Fantasyland expansion will create 1,500 jobs

Walt Disney World's ongoing Fantasyland expansion will support 800 new jobs once it's finished in 2014, the resort said Wednesday during a brief update on the project.

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Disney says Fantasyland expansion will create 1,500 jobs

Walt Disney World's ongoing Fantasyland expansion will support 800 new jobs once it is completed in 2014, the resort said Wednesday during a brief update on the project.

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Walt Disney demonstrated how companies can innovate within their core strengths

Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., Nancy Reagan, and Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Robert A. Iger at The Grand Opening Of D23's Treasures Of The Walt Disney Archives At The Many companies try to innovate these days.

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Dine with Shamu returning to SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando has resumed their popular "Dine with Shamu" experience.

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North Korea's Kim Jong-Un enjoys unauthorized Disney characters

North Korea's young new dictator, Kim Jong-Un, shares at least one thing with the West - a love for Walt Disney characters.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2012/07/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-enjoys-unauthorized-disney-characters?fromrss=1

Epcot's French Pavilion to celebrate Bastille Day

The France Pavilion in Epcot will be celebrating La Fete Nationale (Bastille Day) on July 14.

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Disney Princess Half Marathon registration opens

The Disney Princess Half Marathon is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2013.

Registration for the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Feb. 24, 2013, opened Tuesday.

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Prince Eric's Castle takes shape at Disney's new Fantasyland

Disney released a new photo of Fantasyland construction featuring Prince Eric's Castle from "The Little Mermaid."

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Academy students dancing all the way to Disneyland

Dreams really do come true. Students and teachers at Academy of Dance who wished upon a star for the chance to dance at Disneyland are en route to the Magic Kingdom.

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Ronald Reagan and Walt Disney: Together at Last

>From "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" to "A dream is a wish your heart makes": Ronald Reagan and Walt Disney are together at last in an unprecedented Disney exhibit at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California.

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Comic Con 2012: What Disney and Marvel Fans Have to Look Forward To

This week, Comic Con will step off once again in for fans of comics, movies, video games, TV shows, and so much more, uniting many fandoms in their yearly pilgrimage to San Diego.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2012/07/comic-con-2012-what-disney-and-marvel-fans-have-to-look-forward-to?fromrss=1

Mickey, Minnie and other Disney friends take to Indian skies

Mumbai: Mickey and Minnie along with friends Donald, Goofy, Pluto and other lovable toon characters of Walt Disney are going to light up the Indian skies soon.

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New hotel coming to Universal Orlando in 2014

Universal Orlando will be adding a new hotel in 2014, featuring both family suites and standard rooms.

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Music: Jenny Oaks Baker headlines Sevier Valley Ce...

Just a reminder that the very talented and Garmmy-nominated Jenny Oaks Baker will headline the Sevier Valley Center Eccles [Theater][1] in [Richfield][2] on Wednsday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 & $12 and are available online at www.svc.snow.edu or by calling 435-893-2223. What is it with Disney and [Utah][3]? If you look up "Disneyland" on Google Trends, you ... (more)

[1]: http://www.topix.com/arts/theater
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Disney to renovate hotel's California Grill

Walt Disney World is planning to shut down its high-end California Grill restaurant for six months or more, to allow for an extensive renovation of the restaurant atop the resort's Contemporary Resort hotel.

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Remodel planned for Disney's California Grill restaurant

The California Grill at Walt Disney World will be shut down for at least six months next year.

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Baby dolphin born at SeaWorld

A new dolphin calf was born at SeaWorld Orlando last week.

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Hand crushing soda can Getty Images/Goodshoot RF

Recently, Walt Disney announced that it's going to stop advertising junk [food][1] to kids on its TV channels, radio station and website by 2015.

[1]: http://www.topix.com/food

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Islamists protest NATO supply line in Pakistan

Americans in much of the country on Sunday will get a slight break from temperatures that were near or above the 100 a day earlier.

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Downtown Disney balloon may not reopen

The balloon at Downtown Disney may not reopen after closing earlier this week.

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Disney balloon ride may be down for a while

The Characters in Flight helium-balloon ride at Disney World's Downtown Disney retail area may be out of commission for an extended period.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-characters-in-flight-20120705,0,5992549.story?track=rss

Seven HGTV stars set for Epcot's food and wine fest

Disney World has announced the lineup of HGTV personalities that will appear at this fall's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-epcot-food-wine-hgtv-20120706,0,112689.story?track=rss

Agent P on assignment at Epcot

Little girl crime fighters are out. Platypus crime fighters are in.

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SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica raise ticket prices

SeaWorld Orlando raises ticket prices.

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Universal Orlando guests end up in lagoon

A child and his mother were found in the lagoon at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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Captain America iPhone and iPad apps now on sale in celebration of Independence Day

America is a great nation for a lot of different reasons. Baseball, jazz, Pabst Blue Ribbon. There's that whole civil liberties thing, too.

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Independence Day: Fireworks, other patriotic activities set for theme parks

Here's a rundown of July 4th activities set for Central Florida theme parks and attractions.

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Epcot's Bistro de Paris named best theme-park restaurant

Bistro de Paris, Epcot's high-end French cuisine restaurant, has been judged the best theme-park restaurant by readers of the Theme Park Insider website. It's the third consecutive win for the establishment, located "upstairs" at the park's France pavilion.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-epcot-bistro-de-paris-20120703,0,126479.story?track=rss

Father arrested at Epcot for kicking his son in the face

An Italian doctor on vacation at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park was arrested on Saturday for allegedly kicking his 3-year old son in the face.

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Downtown Disney balloon closes for inspection after incident in Hong Kong

Disney has closed their Downtown Disney "Characters in Flight" balloon for inspection after a similar balloon in Hong Kong was involved in an accident.

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D23's 'Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives' heads to Ronald Reagan library

Did you ever want to peruse Walt Disney's real office and bask in the beauty of the newly restored prop books featured in the opening frames of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,""Cinderella" and Sleeping Beauty"? Now's your chance.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/orl-travel-walt-disney-archives-reagan-library-california,0,2228173.story?track=rss

Downtown Disney's iconic balloon disappears after balloon accident in Hong Kong

A familiar sight is missing in the attractions area.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-balloon-removed-20120701,0,589965.story?track=rss

Taking the Kids: Hitting Orlando's parks like the 1 percent

I wish everyone could have Charlie Hall along on their first trip to Walt Disney World .

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Would Walt Disney's 'city' have worked if built to match his vision?

Sam Gennawey, 52, is an urban planner in Pasadena, Calif., and author of "Walt and the Promise of Progress City." The book explores the late Walt Disney's original plan for Epcot, then called EPCOT, short for "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." He envisioned it as an actual "city of tomorrow" with residents, rather than simply another theme park. Gennawey spoke with Sentinel staff writer Jason Garcia .

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-cfb-talking-with-gennawey-0702-20120701,0,4364279.story?track=rss

Details released about Magic Kingdom's new Be Our Guest restaurant

More details were released about the new Be Our Guest restaurant in Walt Disney World's Fantasyland expansion.

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