Original Mickey Mouse Club star finds theater life in Beaverton

The affable 70-year-old and his wife Diane Dickey have lived near downtown Beaverton for four years.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/04/original-mickey-mouse-club-star-finds-theater-life-in-beaverton?fromrss=1

Making Disney magic: Stunning photographs capture the creation of Walt's cartoon Kingdom in Florida

Today's Kingdom counts four major Disney theme parks, two water parks, six golf courses and a shopping and dining complex.

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

Hnath's adrenaline-charged odyssey centers around the reading of a screenplay he imagines Walt Disney , the man who forever changed the American Dream, to have written about his last days on earth.

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Iron Man's Hidden Power

The following video is from Monday's Investor Beat , in which host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser and Bill Barker dissect the hardest-hitting investing stories of the day.

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Two specialty monorails hit the tracks at Walt Disney World

If you riding the monorails around Disney, there's a bigger chance you'll see something special. For the first time, Disney World is sporting not one, but two specially designed monorails -- one for "Iron Man 3" and one for "Monsters University."

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SeaWorld still not safe enough for OSHA

SeaWorld asks for an extension on OSHA regulations.

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

Mickey and the Magical Map stage show coming to Disneyland

Disneyland is restoring long missed magic to the newly refurbished Fantasyland theatre when Mickey Mouse and a cast of beloved Disney characters will embark on a series of musical adventures through the magical powers of a sorcerer's map in "Mickey and the Magical Map." The all-new live show coming is scheduled to open on May 25.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/04/mickey-and-the-magical-map-stage-show-coming-to-disneyland?fromrss=1

Walt Disney World bans sex offenders from theme parks

Walt Disney World has been filing trespass reports for registered sex offenders.

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Disneyland's First President, Jack Lindquist, Pens Memoir in Service to the Mouse

Keeping a journal would have been a wonderful idea had Jack been able to foresee the exciting 38-year journey ahead as Disneyland 's first president, a role he never expected.

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Disney plans theme park all-nighter May 24

Good news for insomniacs in Florida and California looking for some late-night fun next month: Walt Disney says it will celebrate the start of summer by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours straight on Friday, May 24.

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DISNEYLAND: Park upgrades Fantasyland Theatre for - Mickey'

Michael Jung, left, and Mike Layman show off the renovated Fantasyland Theatre on Thursday at a press event for "Mickey and the Magical Map." Disneyland Park will be bringing back large-scale live entertainment to Fantasyland with the opening of "Mickey and the Magical Map" on May 25.

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Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend adds new race, new challenge and new medals

Building on the success of its women-focused events, runDisney is broadening the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Disney World next year by adding a 10K and a new two-race challenge.

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Big changes coming for Disney Magic cruise ship

Disney Cruise Line is giving its oldest ship a major facelift.

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New parade coming to Magic Kingdom in 2014

A new parade will sashay up Main Street next year at Magic Kingdom. Disney World officials announced Friday that a new daytime production called Festival of Fantasy debuts in the spring of 2014.

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Enhancements coming to Disney Cruise Line's Magic ship

A complete remodel of the Disney Magic will take place this fall.

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New daytime parade coming to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

Disney has announced that a new daytime parade will be coming to the Magic Kingdom in Spring 2014. The parade will focus on popular Disney animated films.

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Florida 360: A Peek in the Mine

Disney's "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train" coaster begins to rise on the horizon

Leave it to the Imagineers at Walt Disney World to make a construction wall entertaining.

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Magic Kingdom set for another 24-hour theme-park marathon

The Magic Kingdom will pull another all-nighter next month, Disney World officials announced late Thursday.

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Disney parks to stay open for 24 hours in May

Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adventure will be open for 24 hours on May 24th to kick off the "Monstrous Summer" promotion.

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A ground level view of the EPCOT Daredevil Circus Spectacular disaster

The people who worked in Walt Disney Entertainment were extremely talented. It was this Examiner's privilege to spend a few years writing training programs for that team.

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Monsters University takes over Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is celebrating the upcoming release of _Monsters University_.

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Dan Colen to Present New Paintings in 'The Spirits That I Called, ' May 15 - June 15

Beginning May 15th, Oko is proud to present key selections from a new series of oil paintings by Dan Colen.

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Epcot: Add fruit and flour to the flower festival

The marketplaces with edibles around World Showcase represent efforts to branch out the theme park's popular annual events

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New Epcot restaurants at Disney World

Two new eating options are expected to open at Epcot this summer.

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Epcot: Add fruit and flour to the flower festival

Erin Youngs , vice president for Epcot , acknowledges that she's a foodie.

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SoHo Rep to Offer Feed Programming for Death of Walt Disney

Soho Rep 's FEED program is designed to enrich audiences' and artists' experience of Soho Rep 's plays through live events, print publications and online content.

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Imagineer Theron Skees to head up Disney Springs project

Theron Skees, Disney Imagineer, will be the project leader for Disney Springs, the redesign of Downtown Disney.

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The magic is still the same! Extraordinary pictures show how...

Fascinating: This incredible collection of pictures show that despite attracting children from many generations, little has actually changed at Disneyland.

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How the Pirates of the Caribbean ride came to be

Here's a sweet mini-doc on the creation of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland, the last ride that Walt Disney supervised to completion.

URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/04/how-the-pirates-of-the-caribbean-ride-came-to-be?fromrss=1

Universal Studios Hollywood gets approval for Harry Potter expansion

Construction on their own version of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will begin this summer at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Disney contractor fined by Cal-OSHA

A Disney contractor was fined in relation to the incident in November where a worker fell from the roof of Space Mountain.

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Disney says new 'Star Wars' movies releasing every Summer starting in 2015

When Disney said they were going to make more "Star Wars" movies , they weren't kidding. The company announced Wednesday (April 17), that beginning in 2015, there will be a new "Star Wars" film every Summer. "Episode VII," directed by J.J. Abrams , will start the trend.

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Disney trots out 'Monsters University,' Johnny Depp in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- The cavalcade of A-list stars continued to descend upon Caesars Palace here Wednesday, as Johnny Depp turned up to wow movie theater owners at CinemaCon, days after Brad Pitt put in a surprise appearance.

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Disney Parks Then and Now

Earlier this month, I posted a marvelous photo of Walt Disney standing on the steps of the Main Street Train Station in 1955 looking out into the present.

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Best of Spring cocktails, Disney edition, recipes

Spring is here. If you live in the right place, in the right part of California, 60-degree insufferability is giving way to much more rent-justifying temperatures in the 70s.

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Florida full of travel options for Mother's Day and Father's Day

Mom and Dad took care of you and raised you to be the person you are today. And they most likely think spending time with you is the best gift on their special days. If this year you have decided to say thank you to them with a getaway or treat to celebrate Mother's Day, May 12, and Father's Day, June 16, here are some ideas and activities to consider in Florida.

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PETA buys stock in SeaWorld

SeaWorld began selling stock this week and PETA was one of their initial investors.

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Disney destinations explained

The phrase " Disney vacation" usually provokes thoughts of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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Walt Disney World resorts using iPads for check-in

Guests can now check into their Walt Disney World hotels without even stepping into the lobby.

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9 Ways to Console Yourself Now That You Finished 'BioShock: Infinite'

If you've finished BioShock: Infinite , you're probably in mourning for what you've lost when you left the beautiful yet lethal world of Columbia .

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Valuation Hardly Matters for This Massive Growth Company

In the following video, Fool contributor Matt Thalman discusses a few reasons investors should still consider buying Disney , even as the stock hits fresh 52-week highs.

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SeaWorld raises $702 million in IPO

SeaWorld raises more than originally hoped for in their IPO.

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Disney to bet heavy on Star Wars

Disney announced earlier this week that we can expect a lot more Star Wars in the coming years, in fact, fans can expect a new movie every year, starting in 2015.

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Disney Closes Rides after Citations

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has slapped seven safety citations and $234,850 in fines on The Walt Disney Company after a contract worker was seriously injured in a fall while performing maintenance on a ride at Disneyland.

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Disney set to release a new Star Wars film every year after 2015

After purchasing Lucasfilm last year, Disney has planned to continue the Star Wars film franchise.

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Carnival Ecstasy loses power at sea; Carnival Corp announces enhancements to emergency power systems

After another ship experiences a brief power loss, Carnival Corp. will implement a new program enhancing emergency power capabilities.

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Happy Birthday Quiz: 15 years of Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom marks its 15 t h year of existence on Monday. Fittingly, it has an Earth Day birthday. Take our quiz that looks back on the theme park's first decade and a half.

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Walt Disney Theme Parks And Cruise Line Showcased During Destination America's Disney Week

Destination America will be spreading a little Disney magic around its schedule later this month.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom to celebrate 15th anniversary

For its 15th anniversary, Disney's Animal Kingdom plans nature-related activities.

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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces Camille Rose Garcia Exhibit, Debuts May 9

The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new exhibition that will be sure to excite fans of Alice in Wonderland and Mary Blair.

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He built his career with Village People

David Hodo has worn a hard hat to work for three decades, but he's not a builder.

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Why Disney employees wear first name name tags

There are several stories about Walt's insistence on calling people-and being called-by first names.

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OSHA Slaps Disney with $230K Fine

Disneyland has temporarily shut down several rides after federal regulators cited the 58-year-old California theme park for injuries to its maintenance contractors.

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Blackstone Prices Its SeaWorld IPO: Should You Buy?

It's already made about a 61% return on the $1 billion it invested in buying the company from Anheuser-Busch Inbev , showing that Blackstone is a better investor than Bud was.

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A New Era: Fans talk about Disney acquiring Lucasfilm

Many fans are anxiously awaiting the end result after learning that Walt Disney Co. entered into an agreement to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. from George Lucas to continue on with the Star Wars movie saga -- not to mention that J.J. Abrams will direct the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode VII" targeted for release in 2015.

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Tokyo Disneyland, now 30, still casts spell

Tokyo Disney Resort, comprising Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, celebrates its 30th anniversary Monday with no signs that its magic spell has worn off, as figures show the wildly popular venue lured a record 27.5 million visitors in fiscal 2012, which ended in March.

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Mickey & friends cheer crowds on Tokyo Disneyland's 30th anniversary

Tokyo Disneyland operator Oriental Land chairman Toshio Kagami , president Kyoichiro Uenishi and Walt Disney parks and resort chairman Tom Staggs , accompanied by Mickey and Minnie Mouse , celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo Disneyland during a ceremony at the Disney theme park in Urayasu, suburban Tokyo on April 15, 2013.

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Disneyland closes Space Mountain over safety violations

If you were planning to ride Space Mountain or Soarin' over California this weekend at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, you might be disappointed.

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DOWD: A tale of three women who were emblems of their time

One got famous wearing mouse ears. One got famous wearing brightly coloured shifts.

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Disney inspires worker enthusiasm across industries

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

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3 Major attractions suddenly closed at Disneyland

Several major attractions closed at the Disneyland Resort.

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The Park - Innovation

In addition to creating "The Happiest Place on Earth", Disneyland was innovative in many other ways.

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Travel: Special tours take you behind the scenes at Magic Kingdom

Been to Walt Disney World more than once? There's still something you may not have experienced - a behind-the-scenes tour at the Florida attraction.

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Disney Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Oct. 18-19

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will be Oct. 18 and 19 at the Epcot resort area hotel. The outdoor festival will include food and beverage seminars, food and wine tastings and live music. Seminars will be led by the hotel's chefs and certified beverage experts, while the hotel's award-winning restaurants will showcase signature culinary selections to pair with tastings from more than 30 wineries.

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The Walt Disney Family Museum Reexamines Alice in Wonderland With Upcoming Art Exhibition

The Walt Disney Family Museum will feature a new art exhibition showcasing contemporary artist Camille Rose Garcia, alongside works by Disney legend Mary Blair.

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Annette Funicello

In this Oct. 20, 1990 file photo, actress and former Mickey Mouse Club member Annette Funicello arrives for the 15th annual Italian American Foundation dinner in Washington.

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Window on Main Street Dedication for Harrison 'Buzz' Price

Tuesday, April 9 at Disneyland saw perhaps the most fitting window dedication of all time.

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Check the cool attractions at the theme parks before the heat hits

Here are five attractions to check out before heat and humidity become our constant companions

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Pirate-themed adventure game coming to Magic Kingdom

One of the ways Disney has been able to stretch its entertainment options at the theme parks has been the interactive adventure games, and there's a new pirate-themed one set to debut this summer at the Magic Kingdom.

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City-funded pedestrian bridge approved for Universal Orlando

Orlando will fund a pedestrian bridge near Universal Studios, to be used primarily by Universal hotel guests.

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Mulan Reflections

A few strokes of a pencil. That's usually all it takes to separate an artist from a doodler.

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Check the cool attractions at the theme parks before the heat hits

April is a sandwich month for Orlando attractions, resting between the spring break and summer vacation crowds. It's a tasty time for locals because the theme parks are less congested and the temperatures aren't as high as they will be.

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'Planes' videogame to be released exclusively for Nintendo platform

Nintendo will be the exclusive gaming platform for a videogame tie-in with the upcoming film "Planes."

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Changes coming to the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Disney has added some enhancements to the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

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Maureen Dowd: Funicello, Pulitzer, Thatcher: A tale of three women

One got famous wearing mouse ears. One got famous wearing brightly colored shifts.

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SeaWorld now hopes for $500 million from IPO

SeaWorld is planning to go ahead with their planned initial public offering.

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Mouseketeer Annette Funicello remembered by Walt Disney's daughter

Walt Disney's daughter said the nation lost a consummate professional and one of the loveliest people she has ever known with the death of Mouseketeer Annette Funicello.

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The Top 20 Disney Pixar Animations

"Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation" - Walt Disney Since the Sky Disney Channel went live, the Sky Movies office has been involved in an informal, yet vocal debate- which are the 20 best Disney Pixar ... (more)

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Senate advances bill to crack down on theme-park ticket fraud

TALLAHASSEE -- With lobbyists for Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando watching, a Senate committee approved a bill Monday that will dramatically increase penalties on people who fraudulently re-sell theme-park passes.

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Who Of The Following Was Not A Mouseketeer?

FANS OF ANNETTE FUNICELLO ARE STILL MOURNING HER DEATH. THE ACTRESS DIED EARLIER THIS WEEK FROM COMPLICATIONS FROM MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.

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On Saturday, April 13, American Association of University Women Fremont Branch and Kimbookai Children's Museum will jointly host a magical puppet show for children and adults of all ages at the Fremont Main Library.

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DISNEYLAND: Disney legend gets a Main Street window

If you've been seeing the word "Buzz" in Disneyland tweets, blogs and news stories today, don't be confused.

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Richard Hyatt: Time to say goodbye to Annette Funicello

She was our television sweetheart before we could shave and before puberty did unexpected things to her Mouseketeer sweater.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom plans 15th anniversary celebration

On April 22, Disney's Animal Kingdom will be celebrating both their 15th anniversary and Earth Day.

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Michael C. Moore | Viewpoint: Annette's passing brings back old - but fond - memories

I'm almost loathe to do this, given that it's either an indication of how much of my brain power has gone bye-bye, or simply of how much time has passed, or perhaps a combination of the two.

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Why I Love Disney: A Strong But Diversified Brand

I admit, it is dangerous to look at stocks that may tug at our heartstrings. However, isn't that how Disney became popular to begin with? As I looked for companies that have staying power, are diversified, and consistently provide value to their shareholders, I began to become more impressed with the company beyond Mickey, Donald and friends.

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Ever cheerful and always the Mouseketeer

Annette Funicello, who won America's heart as a 12-year-old in Mickey Mouse ears, captivated adolescent baby boomers in slightly spicy beach movies and later championed people with multiple sclerosis, a disease from which she suffered, died Monday in Bakersfield.

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Disney layoffs reportedly looming; plus more Hollywood headlines

Finley, left, China Girl and James Franco as the title character in Disney's 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' A round of layoffs at the Walt Disney Co.

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Now AT&T U-verse subscribers can watch Disney channel programming on their mobile devices

If you're enrolled in AT&T's U-verse service and subscribe to Disney Channel, Disney XD or Disney Junior, you now can watch those programs online or on mobile devices while on the go.

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10 Things to Know for Tuesday

During 11 remarkable years, she imposed her will on a fractious, rundown Britain - leaving behind a leaner government and a more prosperous nation.

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Thatcher had profound effect on popular culture

U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is recommending that military commanders be stripped of their ability to reverse criminal convictions of service members in response to a congressional uproar over an... Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is recommending that military commanders be largely stripped of their ability to reverse criminal ... (more)

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Original Mouseketeer Annette Funicello dies at age 70

Annette Funicello dies from complications related to multiple sclerosis.

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Bill passed that raises fine for re-selling theme park tickets

The bill Disney has been lobbying for was passed in the Senate.

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Annette Funicello Dies

Annette Funicello, beloved Disney star of the fifties and sixties, died Monday from complications stemming from multiple sclerosis.

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Disney's Hollywood Studios parades closed due to wireless technology interference?

Possible answer as to why Disney's Hollywood Studios recently cancelled two of their parades.

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'Mickey Mouse Club' original Annette Funicello dies

Annette Funicello, one of the best-known members of the original 1950s "Mickey Mouse Club" and a star of numerous 1960s "beach party" films, has died, the Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases Inc.

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'Mickey Mouse Club' star Annette Funicello dies at 70

Annette Funicello, the dark-haired darling of TV's "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s who further cemented her status as a pop-culture icon in the '60s by teaming with Frankie Avalon in a popular series of "beach" movies, died Monday. She was 70.

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How Disney gets its - heigh-ho' worker interest

The E-Edition includes all of the news, comics, classifieds and advertisements of the newspaper.

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James Franco Visits Disneyland To Learn About Walt Disney

James Franco visited Disneyland recently to get to know Walt Disney! While James was at the park he took the Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps tour to learn about Walt Disney himself and the park.

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Disney plans layoffs in studio and consumer products divisions

Layoffs are speculated to begin in the next few weeks.

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Disney trivia quiz

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

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Disney to begin layoffs in studio and consumer products, sources say

LOS ANGELES -- Walt Disney Co expects to begin layoffs at its studio and consumer product divisions within the next two weeks, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, in the latest cost-reduction step to emerge from a company-wide review.

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Sources: Disney to begin layoffs in studio, consumer products

LOS ANGELES, April 4 - Walt Disney Co expects to begin layoffs at its studio and consumer product divisions within the next two weeks, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, in the latest cost-reduction step to emerge from a company-wide review.

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Why use a Travel Agent?

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SeaWorld looking for 200 summer employees

Orlando theme parks are gearing up for the summer by hiring seasonal employees.

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What happens if you yell 'Andy's coming' at Disney World?

It's time to debunk a Disney Internet rumor, and it's a shame because this one is fun, involves "Toy Story" and crowd participation. The key words are "Andy's coming!"

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Don't miss: Last days of 'Disney Channel Rocks' and 'Countdown to Fun'

WHAT: Two live productions are closing up shop this weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Saturday marks the end of the road for "Disney Channel Rocks" (pictured), a rolling-stage show featuring music from the network's TV series, and "Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun," a traditional parade stocked with characters from animated films such as "The Incredibles," "Up" and "Toy Story."

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Show goes on for trio of theme park parades

Parade lovers will have one less option at Orlando's theme parks soon

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Theme park parades past: March down memory lane

Although parades are not my favorite part of the theme-park experience, there have been moments within them that made me smile. It's a shame that I need a time machine (or, in some cases, YouTube) to relive several of them.

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Victoria & Albert's named top iconic Orlando dining establishment by Zagat

Zagat has chosen Victoria & Albert's as the most iconic restaurant in Orlando.

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Walt Disney World holding online job fair

Walt Disney World is looking to hire both full- and part-time employees.

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Carnvial Triumph breaks loose and sustains more damage

The Carnival Triumph has been docked for repairs and broke loose today, causing damage to the ship's stern.

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The empire strikes: Disney shutters LucasArts games studio

Great! No more robot and princess dancing games from Lucasarts, which is being closed down by new owner Disney.

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Disney to shut LucasArts games studio, lay off workers

LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co plans to shut the 30-year-old LucasArts studio it inherited with the acquisition of George Lucas' film company last year, and focus on licensing its "Star Wars" brand externally, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

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Zagat names Disney's Victoria & Albert's as Orlando's most iconic restaurant

When people around the world think of Orlando, they inevitably think of Disney, so it makes sense that Zagat has chosen Disney's finest dining as Orlando's restaurant icon.

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News updates on remake of "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" and "Finding Nemo" sequel

A couple of news reports about two Disney films bubbled up from the ocean depths today. And both involved characters named Nemo.

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News updates on remake of "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" and "Finding Nemo" sequel

A couple of news reports about two Disney films bubbled up from the ocean depths today.

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Spice Road Table coming to Epcot's Morocco Pavilion

Spice Road Table, a new eatery with various small plates and refreshments inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean, is coming to Epcot's Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase, according to The Disney Parks Blog. The new Walt Disney World Resort Eatery should open by the end of 2013.

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Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015

Disney is plunging back into familiar waters, announcing a November 2015 sequel to "Finding Nemo" titled "Finding Dory."

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After investing in wristband passes, Disney lobbies to rewrite ticket law

Walt Disney World has spent close to $1 billion developing its "MyMagic+" system, which includes replacing conventional tickets with wireless-transmitting wristbands that serve as all-in-one park passes, room keys and credit cards.

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Finding Dory, the sequel to Finding Nemo, announced today

The upcoming Finding Nemo sequel will focus on Marlin's friend, Dory.

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500 Years Later, Florida Remains the Destination for People to Find...

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.

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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.

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Top 10 things to experience at Disneyland

Tags: cars land , disney , Disney California Adventure , Disneyland , Magic Kingdom , Walt Disney Company , Walt Disney World , Walt Disney World Resort On June 20, 2013, my family will be making it's first pilgrimage to Disneyland! The Park, as my friends know it, is, of course, the original, the one that started it all, the signature park of Walt ... (more)

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Miami Dolphins design new logo after marketing deal with SeaWorld

The Miami Dolphins reveal a new team logo.

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The best classical concerts and operas for spring 2013

The premiere of Michel van der Aa and David Mitchell's operatic 'occult thriller', Wagner's buddhist phase, and Philip Glass's Walt Disney opera One of Europe's great orchestras adds its weight to the Southbank Centre's The Rest is Noise jamboree.

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