No more free coffee refills on Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A.

Market House at Disneyland will not offer free coffee refills after it changes into a Starbucks this fall.

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Disney history: Grand Canyon Diorama opens

March 31, 1958: The Grand Canyon Diorama opens along the lines of the Disneyland Railroad.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/disney-history-grand-canyon-diorama-opens?fromrss=1

Adam Putnam: Celebrate 500 years of the uniqueness of Florida

In a nation whose attention span is limited to 140 characters and where a new celebrity is invented on YouTube every second, opportunities to celebrate five centuries of history are rare.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/adam-putnam-celebrate-500-years-of-the-uniqueness-of-florida?fromrss=1

Child nearly drowns in pool on Disney Fantasy

Earlier this afternoon, a 4-year-old boy was found "in distress" in the family pool on the Disney Fantasy.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/disney-cruise-line/Child_nearly_drowns_in_pool_on_Disney_Fantasy.htm

Justin Timberlake's "20/20" An Almost Perfect Vision

The fountain of youth is overrated. Sometimes it's better to embrace the maturity, sophistication, and consistency that come with age.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/justin-timberlakes-20-20-an-almost-perfect-vision?fromrss=1

SeaWorld profits up 300 percent

Profits from 2012 are up 300 percent for SeaWorld Entertainment.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/SeaWorld_profits_up_300_percent.htm

Father's Day grand opening for Freedomland U.S.A. captivated New York

A press conference was held on May 25, 1959 at Manhattan's Empire State Building to announce the creation of the world's largest outdoor entertainment center - Freedomland U.S.A. The location for the theme park was a 205-acre site at the southern part of about 400 acres of marshland in the northeast Bronx.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/fathers-day-grand-opening-for-freedomland-u-s-a-captivated-new-york?fromrss=1

Disney lobbies for ticket law changes

Disney lobbying Florida government for changes in ticketing laws.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_lobbies_for_ticket_law_changes.htm

Tom Hanks plays Walt Disney in 'Saving Mr. Banks,' due in theaters Dec. 20

Tom Hanks uses the classic Disney two-finger point as he portrays Walt Disney during filming in Disneyland of "AoeSaving Mr.

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Honoring Our Heroes

Tags: Christmas tree , disney , Disney Military Discount , Disney World , Disneyland , Military Family , Military Vacations , Orlando vacations , Travel agency , Walt Disney Company , Walt Disney World I am fortunate to have close friend's who are military families.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/honoring-our-heroes?fromrss=1

Check out Mickey Mouse's tap-dance moves

While Disney put on an event to hand out $1.5 million in grants to Central Florida charities and school districts, Mickey Mouse and pal Goofy were putting on their own show.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-check-out-mickey-mouses-dance-moves-20130328,0,279323.story?track=rss

Disabled man stuck on Disneyland 'Small World' ride awarded $8,000

The paraplegic man was stuck on the ride for 30 minutes, listening to the famous tune, while others were evacuated. He needed medical aid after being rescued.

A disabled man who was stuck inside Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride after it broke down -- though the music played on -- has sued the amusement park and been awarded $8,000, the man's attorney said Tuesday.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/la-me-small-world-suit-20130327,0,787666.story?track=rss

Disney hands out grants to dozens of Central Florida groups

Walt Disney World Resort handed out more than $1.5 million in grants Wednesday to 59 Central Florida charities and school districts that inspire children's creativity and innovation, encourage them to develop compassion for others and promote the health and well-being of their families.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-walt-disney-grants-20130327,0,7881685.story?track=rss

Disabled Man Won Thousands in Lawsuit After Being Stuck on Disneyland Ride

Tags: David Geffen , disney , disney lawsuit , Disneyland , Disneyland Resort , It's a small world , lawsuit , The Walt Disney Company , United States district court Disneyland has had lots going on this week and there's still more Disneyland news coming! A disabled man has won a lawsuit against the Disneyland resort awarding him $8,000 this week.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/disabled-man-won-thousands-in-lawsuit-after-being-stuck-on-disneyland-ride?fromrss=1

Amanda Quaid, Frank Wood and More Join Larry Pine in Lucas...

Soho Rep has announced casting and an official opening date for the world premiere of Lucas Hnath's play A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney .

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Disabled man sues Disneyland and is awarded $8,000

Disabled man sues Disneyland after being stuck on the "it's a small world" attraction.

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Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis Let Their Love 'Soar High' At Disneyland! See Pics HERE

Seriously, the number of celebrity sightings at the happiest place on earth has increased like cArAzAe over the past couple of years .

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/olivia-wilde-jason-sudeikis-let-their-love-soar-high-at-disneyland-see-pics-here?fromrss=1
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Disney World adds 10K, Dopey Challenge to expanded marathon weekend

If you thought Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge was crazy (running both Disney's marathon and half marathon), things are about to get Dopey. The 2014 Disney Marathon Weekend, Jan. 8-12, will expand to five days and will include a 10K, along with the Family Fun Run 5K, the Disney Half Marathon, the Disney Marathon and Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge. Add those all together and you have the Dopey Challenge - run all four events in successive days (48.6 miles) to earn six medals.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-10k-dopey-challenge-marathon-weekend-20130326,0,1687479.post?track=rss

Walt Disney- The Man Who Invented Modern Entertainment

"Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language" Walt Disney Not many people change an industry and in doing so, become a 'brand' themselves.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/walt-disney-the-man-who-invented-modern-entertainment?fromrss=1

The real-life models that helped to inspire some of Walt Disney's...

The timeless quality of Walt Disney's animated classics means many of its iconic characters are as popular today as when they were first created - in some cases almost 90 years ago.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/the-real-life-models-that-helped-to-inspire-some-of-walt-disneys?fromrss=1

Details leaked about expansion of Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The expansion of Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter is well underway and rumored to be opening next summer.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Details_leaked_about_expansion_of_Universal_s_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter.htm

Character Dining at Disneyland Parks

Tags: Ariel , Ariel's Grotto , disney , Disney Character Dining , Disney Friends , Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa , Disneyland , goofy , Grotto , Mickey and Friends , Surfs Up , Walt Disney Company Character Dining at Disneyland Parks is one of the greatest experiences you can plan.

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Man dies after tasing at Universal Orlando, parents sue Orlando police

Orlando Police sued by parents of man who died after being tased at Universal Orlando.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Man_dies_after_tasing_at_Universal_Orlando_parents_sue_Orlando_police.htm

Easter Celebration at Disney Parks Includes Limited Time Magic Surprises

Tags: Disneyland , [Easter](http://www.topix.com/holidays/easter) , [Easter Bunny](http://www.topix.com/movies/hop) , Magic Kingdom , Redwood Creek Challenge Trail , The Walt Disney Company , Walt Disney World , Walt Disney World Resort There's a special week long Easter [celebration](http://www.topix.com/city/celebration-fl) planned for you as part of " Limited Time Magic " at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/easter-celebration-at-disney-parks-includes-limited-time-magic-surprises?fromrss=1

Grown-up Minnie Mouse gets mature Lanvin make-over

CHESSY, France: Forever-young Minnie Mouse is growing up and moving on from her old red and white polka dots.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/grown-up-minnie-mouse-gets-mature-lanvin-make-over?fromrss=1

Personal Finance: How Disney gets its 'hi-ho' worker enthusiasm

For decades, that was the magic, pixie-dust question that permeated the Walt Disney empire of animated cartoons, films, toys and theme parks.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/personal-finance-how-disney-gets-its-hi-ho-worker-enthusiasm?fromrss=1

Disney Dollars are Back

Tags: Captain Hook , Cruella De Vil , Disney dollar , Disney Store , Disneyland , The Walt Disney Company , Walt Disney World , Walt Disney World Resort Yep, you heard right Disney Dollars are back and just in time for Spring Break trips and Easter baskets.

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Star Wars Land at Disneyland?

Tags: disney , Disney Hollywood Studios , Disneyland , disneyland paris , Disneyland Resort , star tours , Star Wars , Star Wars Land , Star Wars Theme Park , Walt Disney Company A long time from now in a city not so far away we may all get to visit Star Wars Land at Disneyland .

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Disneyland gauging guest interest in Star Wars land

Is a Star Wars themed land in Disneyland's future?

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'Beauty and the Beast'

When Lucy Koviak started planning the choreography for Farmington High School's Beauty and the Beast that will open this weekend, she purposely avoided watching the Walt Disney movie.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/beauty-and-the-beast?fromrss=1

Symphony presents Russia, Beethoven

When the Monroe Symphony Orchestra returns to the Jack Howard Theatre Saturday, conductor Clay Couturiaux says the audience will be treated to a variety of compositions in "From Russia and Beethoven with Love." "Many people will recognize some of the works on the program from film and musical theater," Couturiaux said.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/symphony-presents-russia-beethoven?fromrss=1

a Beauty and the Beast'

Farmington High School's production of Beauty and the Beast will open at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22, and continue at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the auditorium in Farmington High School on Shiawassee.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/a-beauty-and-the-beast?fromrss=1

End is near for Disney Channel Rocks show, Countdown to Fun parade at Hollywood Studios

Disney World is pulling the plug on two of its live-entertainment options at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park next month. The last day for the Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun parade and the Disney Channel Rocks street show will be April 6, a Disney World spokeswoman confirms.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-hollywood-studios-parade-ends-20130321,0,5468089.story?track=rss

Hail to the mouse king: Disney fans assemble for Newark show

He is also aware of the typical response to the idea that, at 27 years old, his passion for the Magic Kingdom - Mickey, Cinderella's castle and animated fairy tales about princesses - is not diminished.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/hail-to-the-mouse-king-disney-fans-assemble-for-newark-show?fromrss=1

When you gotta go, go to Rapunzel's Tower

Never, ever underestimate the keen interest of Disney World fans. A recent stir: the opening of a restroom at Magic Kingdom .

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-rapunzel-bathrooms-20130321,0,7863358.story?track=rss

Report: Disney parks won't accept unaccompanied minors under 14

Anika Palm , Free time , Responsibility , Safety , Teenagers , Tweens , Vacation , Weekends , pre-teens - posted by Anika Myers Palm on March, 20 2013 9:05 AM The Walt Disney Co.

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Reedy Creek to pay $85 million for Disney parking garages

Two parking garages, paid for by Reedy Creek Improvement District, will be built in the Downtown Disney remodel.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Reedy_Creek_to_pay_85_million_for_Disney_parking_garages.htm

Universal Music, Disney Music Strike Global Commercial, Creative Pact

The deal gives Disney Music artists, such as Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, and labels access to Universal producers and songwriters.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/universal-music-disney-music-strike-global-commercial-creative-pact?fromrss=1

Disney annual passholders can swap old passes for new plastic ones

Walt Disney World annual passholders can now swap the paper version of their passes for new plastic cards with radio-free ID chip inside. That technology is part of Disney's upcoming MyMagic+ program.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-annual-passholders-rfid-20130320,0,3511381.story?track=rss

Sparkya s Quill: Walt Disneya s Past

Hey there! We hope you all had an amazing Spring Break! Tom and I were lucky enough to visit my parents in California and visit one of my favorite places ever.

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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons

>From May 23 to July 7, 2013, The Walt Disney [Family](http://www.topix.com/movies/family) Museum presents the special exhibition Maurice Sendak : 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons, featuring 50 works by the legendary author and illustrator, accompanied by 50 statements from celebrities, authors, and noted personalities on the influence of Sendak's work.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/the-walt-disney-family-museum-presents-maurice-sendak-50-years-50-works-50-reasons-2?fromrss=1

Expedition Everest Legend of the Forbiddin Mountain Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney parks are known for their themed rides. Most of all the rides at Disney World and Disneyland have a theme.

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Reedy Creek to build parking garages for Downtown Disney expansion

Of all the additions Walt Disney World will make during the next few years as it transforms its Downtown Disney shopping district into the larger "Disney Springs," none will be more important than a pair of parking garages.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-springs-parking-garages-20130318,0,1536106.story?track=rss

Disney parks: Unaccompanied minors must be at least 14

The days when parents could drop kids off at Disneyland for the day, leaving it up to Mickey and Goofy to watch over the youngsters, are over.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/disney-parks-unaccompanied-minors-must-be-at-least-14?fromrss=1

Data speeds will increase at Universal Orlando

AT&T has added three high-powered cell sites at Universal Orlando.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Data_speeds_will_increase_at_Universal_Orlando.htm

Disney parks to require that unaccompanied minors be at least 14

Industry experts say the new rule reflects a change in attitude about what age is safe for children to be left unaccompanied in a theme park.

The days when parents could drop kids off at Disneyland for the day, leaving it up to Mickey and Goofy to watch over the youngsters, are over.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/la-fi-disneyland-age-policy-20130320,0,362263.story?track=rss

Club 33: Disneyland's Secret $25,000 Dining Club

Club 33 may just be Disneyland's worst kept secret. In fact, depending upon who you ask, there are staff that will give you directions to the "hidden" entrance and others that still adamantly deny its existence.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/club-33-disneylands-secret-25-000-dining-club?fromrss=1

Real Entrepreneurs Do Not Launch a Startup in Order to Cash In and Move On

I agree with the part about real entrepreneurs not going public quick in order to cash in.

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Get reserved seating for Disney's Fantasmic! with new boxed meals

Due to the busy spring break season, guests will have the option of purchasing a boxed meal with Fantasmic reserved seating.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/Get_reserved_seating_for_Fantasmic_with_new_boxed_meals.htm

Disney Springs? Details sparse for now, so let's wing it

Disney World answered a burning question last week: What's going on at Downtown Disney? If you missed the news, the company revealed a major expansion of its stores and eateries, the addition of two parking garages and a new name to reflect a new emphasis on its waterways -- Disney Springs.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-downtown-disney-springs-details-20130317,0,5810917.story?track=rss

Review: Fantasy Faire a fitting new home for Disneyland princesses

The princess predicament is a problem as old as Disneyland.

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Disneyland Paris pulls back the veil on Ratatouille dark ride

In perhaps the worst-kept secret in theme park history, the Disneyland Paris resort has finally admitted that the long-rumored Ratatouille trackless dark ride will open in 2014.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/la-trb-ratatouille-disneyland-paris-03201307,0,5111833.story?track=rss

Viva La Musica returns to SeaWorld Orlando

This festival celebrating Latin culture returns to SeaWorld Orlando on Saturdays this spring.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/Viva_La_Musica_returns_to_SeaWorld_Orlando.htm

The cover art from Justin Timberlake s "20/20 Experience."

That's what guys may grudgingly say about the 32-year-old singer and actor, whose hotly hyped third solo album, The 20/20 Experience , comes out Tuesday.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/the-cover-art-from-justin-timberlake-s-20-20-experience?fromrss=1

Disney to enforce age restrictions for unaccompanied minors

Children must be 14 or older to enter the theme parks by themselves.

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Classic Mickey Mouse short cartoons returning to Disney Channel

Beginning June 28, the Disney Channel and Disney.com will feature 19 new shorts starring Mickey Mouse.

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Walt Disney World annual passholders to receive RFID passes

Walt Disney World annual passholders will begin converting their passes to the new plastic RFID cards.

URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Walt_Disney_World_annual_passholders_to_receive_RFID_passes.htm

Disney's Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-ray Review

Confession time: I'm not all that fond of Peter Pan . Walt Disney's animated classic took the world by storm in the 1950s, justifying decades of development and turning an entire generation of boomers into entitled man-children in the process.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/disneys-peter-pan-diamond-edition-blu-ray-review?fromrss=1

Theme-park execs announce Downtown Disney changes

Downtown Disney is turning into Disney Springs.

URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-downtown-disney-changes-20130318,0,5177505.story?track=rss

Video: Alan Menken Writes Original Music for the Neighbors' Broadway Musical

Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken wrote original songs for last night's episode of the ABC comedy THE NEIGHBORS .

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Mickey Mouse is Ageless in All New Cartoon Shorts

He has come a long way from "Steamboat Willie" in 1928 to "Fantasia" in 1940. From the Mickey Mouse Club in 1955 to the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" today.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/mickey-mouse-is-ageless-in-all-new-cartoon-shorts?fromrss=1

Downtown Disney overhaul officially announced

Disney confirms the rumors regarding the changes coming to Downtown Disney in Orlando.

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Theme park execs announce Downtown Disney changes

Thursday morning Disney executives announced the latest transformation of Downtown Disney, a plan that would add stores, restaurants and earn the area a new name -- Disney Springs.

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Report: Disney to delay release of its Disney Infinity video game and toy project

Disney is pushing back the release date of its video game and toy concept called Disney Infinity.

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Exhibit of African art and artifacts now open in the American Adventure at Epcot

Khalil, Shirley and Bernard Kinsey inspect one of the many pieces of African art currently on display in the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot.

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Spotify predicts a 'decent living' for artists

Tuesday afternoon at South by Southwest was dedicated to electronic mavens and digital gatekeepers, arguably the new rock stars of the music industry in 2013.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/spotify-predicts-a-decent-living-for-artists?fromrss=1

New Mickey Mouse cartoons coming to Disney Channel

(Reuters) - New Mickey Mouse cartoons will come to TV this summer when the Disney Channel premieres a series of short cartoons featuring the comic antics of the 85-year-old children's character with contemporary touches.

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Disney unveils first image of Shanghai Disney Resort

Walt Disney Co. unveiled the first computer rendering of its Shanghai Disney Resort at the company's annual meeting in Phoenix on Wednesday morning.

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Disneyland Resort honored for their soap recycling program

The Disney hotels participate in a soap recycling program and the Disneyland Resort is honored for their efforts.

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Walt Disney exiting traditional animation. What would Walt think?

The Walt Disney Company recently reported that the studio has no plans to produce traditionally drawn 2D animation in the foreseeable future.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/walt-disney-exiting-traditional-animation-what-would-walt-think?fromrss=1

It's a family affair for this all-kids Irish pub band

>From ages 2 to 20, the 12 siblings of the Willis Clan serve up St. Pat's Day family style at Walt Disney World

For Nashville's Willis family, the mega-brood that includes 12 children ranging from ages 2 to 20, music literally is a way of life.

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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons

>From May 23 to July 7, 2013, The Walt Disney [Family](http://www.topix.com/movies/family) Museum presents the special exhibition Maurice Sendak : 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons, featuring 50 works by the legendary author and illustrator, accompanied by 50 statements from celebrities, authors, and noted personalities on the influence of Sendak's work.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/03/the-walt-disney-family-museum-presents-maurice-sendak-50-years-50-works-50-reasons?fromrss=1

Boy remains in critical condition after near-drowning at Walt Disney World hotel

A boy vacationing with his family nearly drowned at Pop Century this weekend and remains in critical condition.

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Dow Spotlight Stock of the Week: Walt Disney

The single, easiest way to keep track of all the stocks that matter... Your own personalized stock watchlist! It's a 100% FREE Motley Fool service... Last week I highlighted Home Depot and how its recently announced $17 billion share buyback program would possibly affect the company moving forward .

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Woman arrested for selling fake Disneyland tickets on Craigslist

A woman pleads not guilty for selling fake Disneyland tickets on Craigslist.

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Mickey and the Magical Map Live Show Opens in 2013

Tags: Disney California Adventure , Disney California Adventure Park , Disney Junior , Disneyland , Disneyland Resort , Magical Map , Mickey and the Magical Map , mickey mouse " Mickey and the Magical Map " presents Mickey Mouse in his timeless role as the sorcerer's apprentice.

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Students learn to dream at Disney's Epcot

At just 17 years old, Thomas Darby already has his life mapped out for himself.

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Discovery Science Center to Host Iron Man 3: Inventor and Innovator Fair

Tags: Discovery Science Center , Inventor and Innovator Fair , Iron Man , Iron Man 2 , Iron Man 3 , Marvel , Marvel Studios , Robert Downey , Tony Stark Do you think you have the smarts of Tony Stark? Can you invent something that would make him proud? Then you're just the person that the Discovery Science Center is looking for! In anticipation ... (more)

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'Oz the Great and Powerful' review

Film and characters are property of Walt Disney Pictures, Roth Films, Curtis-Donen Productions, and their related affiliates.

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Rumor: Did George Lucas confirm the return of Luke, Leia and Han?

George Lucas mentions that discussions have taken place with the original cast of Star Wars, but quickly tries to backtrack.

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Will News Corp Steal Some of Disney's Magic?

The following video is from Friday's Motley Fool Money roundtable discussion, in which host Chris Hill, and analysts Ron Gross, Jason Moser, and Charly Travers discuss the most influential investing stories of the week.

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How to take in the sights and sounds of Disneyland

Tags: Disney's Fastpass , Disneyland , Disneyland Tips and Tricks , Fantasmic , Jungle Cruise , Main Street U.S.A. , Sleeping Beauty Castle , The Walt Disney Company , Walt Disney Hey all you fans of Mickey! So you've planned a visit to Disneyland ! You've made it known to everyone you are going, you've contacted a Disney Specialist travel agent to ... (more)

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Disney surprises people around Lake Eola in Flower Fest promo

Walt Disney Co. took to downtown Orlando for a promotion for the 2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

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Art in the heart of family matter at new Epcot exhibit

It was a third-grade homework assignment that sparked the creation of a collection of African-American art and artifacts on exhibit at Epcot .

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Adding food and wine to Epcot's Flower & Garden fest

You can stop and smell the roses at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival this year … and then take a swig of blueberry wine. For the first time, Disney World is giving food and beverage quality time in the spotlight at the theme park's annual event.

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Disney deal a steal, but don't forget to plan

For many of us, it's not a question of if, but when, we make that ultimate parental pilgrimage.

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Flower & Garden Festival: What I saw (and ate)

The 20 t h Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival began Wednesday. It sports new topiaries, old favorites and tasty additions, most notably, a dozen "garden marketplaces" selling food and drink around World Showcase.

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Two Coffee Cups From Disneyland

Congratulations! You're in the inner circle. One of your pieces has been selected as an Editor's Choice article! Luah was kind enough to bring us back two very nice coffee mugs from Disneyland.

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The Walt Disney's CEO Hosts Annual Meeting of Shareholders Conference

Good morning. Nice to be here this morning; wasn't the idea just fantastic. Thank you.

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Shortened Tiki Room show still a treat

So, let's not all sing like the birdies sing.

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International Air Travelers to Experience Long Delays at Customs

Cutbacks in staffing due to government budget cuts have taken place and are affecting the wait time for international travelers to clear customs.

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Small Knives To Be Allowed On Planes

The TSA is changing the rules for items allowed as carry-ons.

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Oz-themed glass poppies add dramatic flair to Disney flower fest

2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival debuts Wednesday

When the 2013 edition of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival debuts Wednesday, guests will find new features to explore, including night gardens, and a dozen, festival-first marketplace food kiosks along World Showcase, in addition to the legendary cornucopia of blooms, blossoms, topiaries and Flower Power concerts.

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Disney parkgoers, use those FastPasses wisely

I had a curious experience at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom recently: The posted wait time at Space Mountain was 90 minutes. The sign over the FastPass station indicated a FastPass would let thrillseekers return in … 90 minutes.

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What's next for Marvel characters at Disney theme parks

The brief announcement that Disney plans to add a Marvel-themed land to Hong Kong Disneyland in 2017 raises a host of questions:

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Downtown Disney's Earl of Sandwich adds new menu items

Hand-tossed salads, handcrafted wraps and artisan soups are just some of the new menu items that are being added to the Earl of Sandwich menu nationwide.

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Has the Plot For Brad Bird's 'Tomorrowland' Been Revealed?

Ever since Brad Bird's new film, ' Tomorrowland ', originally thought to be titled '1952', has been announced, there has been so much speculation and rumor surrounding the project that it was impossible to figure out just what the film was possibly about.

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Concept art leaked for Downtown Disney remodel

Concept art and details for Downtown Disney remodel plans.

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Film Face-off: 'Jack the Giant Slayer' vs. 'Mickey and the Beanstalk'

Jack the Giant Slayer is an old tale with a new twist. Aren't they all? Since Jack isn't the first to fight a giant, we thought it would be best to give him the versus treatment with the most famous Jack of all: Mickey.

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Plot details about the upcoming Disney Film 'Tomorrowland' emerge

Hitfix recently revealed some secretive plot details/leaks from the upcoming Walt Disney 's Tomorrowland project.

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Disney and News Corp. planning changes for Hulu?

Two of Hulu's owners, Disney and News Corp., are discussing whether or not to allow ads.

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Order your Free Disney Parks vacation planning DVD

Tags: Disney Planning DVD , Disneyland , DVD , The Walt Disney Company , Walt Disney Parks and Resorts , Walt Disney World Resort , Walt Disney World Vacation Planning DVD Heading to Disney World or Disneyland in 2013? Be sure to request your FREE Walt Disney World Vacation Planning DVD and get started with your planning today! Once you have your ... (more)

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Fans celebrate 90 years of Disney

Hosts Rick Lorentz and Cynthia Momdjian took the mostly-adult crowd on a two-hour video review of numerous Disney moments, starting with the 90th anniversary of Walt Disney's arrival in Hollywood.

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Cruise Critic honors Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy receives several top honors from Cruise Critic.

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Oz Great and Powerful Display Comes to Disneyland for Limited Time Magic

Tags: Disney California Adventure , Disney California Adventure Park , Disneyland , Disneyland Resort , Oz the Great and Powerful , Walt Disney Company , Yellow Brick Road There's more Limited Time Magic blowing into the Disneyland Resort next week.

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Classic Disney cels lead $923, 000+ New York animation event at Heritage Auctions

A three-cel set-up from Walt Disney's classic Lady and the Tramp realized $33,460 and a cel featuring Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice from Fantasia sold for $26,290 during Heritage Auctions ' Animation Art Signature Auction.

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Opening date set for Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal's newest resort, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, will open March 31, 2014.

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Marvel characters coming to Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland will be the first Disney theme park to feature the Marvel characters.

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Meme alert: What's your idea of Limited Time Tragic?

My favorite meme of the week is Disney-related and the play on the Limited Time Magic promotion at Disney World and Disneyland. Presenting: Limited Time Tragic.

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Disney Parks cosmetics line launches with Wickedly Beautiful collection

The first collection within the new Beautifully Disney cosmetics line has been revealed: Wickedly Beautiful will include eight nail polish colors, eight lip gloss colors and two color palates of eye shadow inspired by Disney characters.

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What Disney sells and how it relates to your organization

That was the question when this Examiner delivered a Speak Like a Mouse workshop for Training 2013 .

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Balloon blitz promotes Disney's 'Oz,' studio franchise strategy

A bright blue hot-air balloon whisked James Franco to the premiere of his new Walt Disney Co movie, "Oz the Great and Powerful," delivering the star to Hollywood Boulevard where he walked an emerald green carpet with a yellow-brick road into the El Capitan Theatre.

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