Terrific Dick Van Dyke Interview

I know what you're going to be doing for at least two hours this holiday weekend.

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Disney villains take the castle in new 'Celebrate the Magic' segment

Disney villains will increase their presence at Magic Kingdom when they are incorporated into "Celebrate the Magic," the nighttime show that projects moving images onto the façade of Cinderella Castle.

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It's picking time for fall movie season

This undated photo released by Disney shows Tom Hanks, left, as Walt Disney showing Disneyland to Emma Thompson as A Mary PoppinsA author P.L. Travers, in DisneyA s "Saving Mr. Banks,A releasing in U.S. theaters limited on December 13, 2013 and wide on December 20, 2013.

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What's the best attraction at Orlando's theme parks?

The official Theme Park Rangers list of top rides and attractions in Central Florida's theme parks has been updated

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Don't miss: Great Irish Hooley at Downtown Disney's Raglan Road

WHAT: Raglan Road, the Irish pub and restaurant at Downtown Disney, is bringing back the Great Irish Hooley, a weekend jammed with live music and dancing on two stages. Among the entertainers will be Scythian (rock-infused Celtic and world music, pictured), Lisa Canny, Elevation (a U2 tribute band), Creel (Raglan's house band), Farrell Brothers, Raglan Rebels and Johnny Norton & Justin Murphy. The event also includes Irish dance workshops and face painting.

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What's the best attraction at Orlando's theme parks?

Now that the latest small wave of theme-park construction has passed, the official Theme Park Rangers list of top rides and attractions in Central Florida's theme parks has been updated.

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The sex scandal that derailed one of America's most promising executives

When he was appointed chief financial officer of the Walt Disney Co. at age 31, he was the youngest CFO in Fortune 500 history.

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Apple TV now offers Disney Channel and Disney XD

Apple TV today added Disney Channel and Disney XD to its lineup of television content offerings.

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Miley's Mess Bad For Disney?

Audiences across the country let out a collective "oh Miley" sigh during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night, as Cyrus, 20, gyrated and "twerked" provocatively around the stage while Robin Thicke sang "Blurred Lines" - stripping down to a nude bikini, thrusting anything that moved, holding a giant foam finger to her crotch and sticking her ... (more)

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Disney's chief 'Imagineer' recalls the early days

"Walt's dream is a nightmare." "Crowds gripe over long waiting lines." "Opening day was a confused mess."

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Michael M. Andre

Gateway Ticketing occupies a zigzagging collection of buildings in Boyertown that will soon be replaced by a new headquarters in nearby Gilbertsville.

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'Tomorrowland': A few new hints as filming begins

The Brad Bird-directed sci-fi film began shooting a little over two weeks ago, and secrecy has remained tight on the project, which stars George Clooney and Hugh Laurie, and takes its title from the futuristic section of Disneyland.

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Good time to visit Magic Kingdom

A weekend trip to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom confirmed that this is a good time of year to visit: Children across the South are back in school, and Northerners are preparing to return to the classroom.

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"Disney Princesses" take on issue of equal pay -- in song

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the video posted here doesn't come with an official Disney endorsement.

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Disney cruise pricing slips on one-way trips

The Walt Disney Co. had to charge lower cruise prices during the third quarter of the company's fiscal year, in part because Disney was moving some of its ships to new ports.

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Rolling back the ears: Taking the grown up kids back to Disneyland Paris

Nigel Thompson and daughter Alex visit Disneyland Paris for the first time since 1996 with a more grown-up agenda My daughter Alex was six on her first and only visit to Disneyland Paris in 1996 and too small for the more thrilling attractions.

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Business Book: "Dream It! Do It!" by Marty Sklar

Marty Sklar served as president of Walt Disney Co.' s Imagineering unit, which designs the company's parks and hotels, and has now written a memoir called "Dream It! Do It!" The book includes recollections of the tumultuous opening day of Disneyland.

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Freedomland U.S.A. commemorated with Bronx plaque

Fifty-three years ago this month, Freedomland U.S.A. was entertaining tens of thousands of visitors each day during its fourth season of operation.

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Another bus crash on Walt Disney World property

For the second time in a week, a bus crashes on Walt Disney World property.

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How does Disney's MyMagic+ work?

MyMagic+ is a billion-dollar technology project that's currently in testing at Walt Disney World. Its central elements include "MagicBands," which are rubber bracelets that function as all-in-one theme park tickets, hotel room keys and credit cards, and "FastPass+," a new ride reservation system that will allow visitors to book times for experiences such as rides, shows and parades weeks before they leave on vacation.

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Caregiver arrested after leaving disabled adult alone in hotel

A Texas man has been arrested after he left a mentally challenged adult alone in a hotel room while he went to Disney World.

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Disney releases three titles from its magic vault

I have a tendency to gloss over great Blu-ray releases for the sake of spewing about some high-profile flick.

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Jennifer Hudson takes on the role of Tiana for latest in Disney Dream Portrait series

Disney has come out with another in its Disney Dream Portrait series shot by photographer Annie Leibovitz.

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Jennifer Hudson takes on the role of Tiana for latest in Disney Dream Portrait series

Disney has come out with another in its Disney Dream Portrait series shot by photogrpaher Annie Leibovitz.

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9 Real Places That Inspired Objects in Famous Disney Films

Are you a Disney fan that seems to spot things from your favorite films in real-life? For example, would you have thought of The Lion King if they were spotted walking alongside the road, or at a zoo? We've rounded up 9 real places that inspired objects in famous Disney films.

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Disney to shut down 3 multiplayer online games

When the online multiplayer video game "Pixie Hollow" came out in 2008, I almost could believe in the power of pixie dust because of how much my elementary-age kids enjoyed playing the game.

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Walt Disney World housekeeper arrested for theft

After being observed stealing money from guest rooms, a Walt Disney World housekeeper was arrested for theft.

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Marvel's Thor Is Set to Drop into Disneyland

The silver screen isn't the only place that Asgardian superhero Thor will be be coming to this fall.

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Release date set for the movie secretly filmed in the Disney parks

The film was shot without permission in the Disney theme parks and will be released next year.

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Disney Opening Sabotaged by Fake Tickets, Balky Plumbers

These were the first newspaper reviews of Disneyland , the California theme park that debuted one scorching day in July 1955.

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Up and Above with Disney balloons

A GoPro camera over Main Street USA provides unusual perspective at Magic Kingdom

Like a scene from the Pixar hit movie "Up!," wouldn't it be cool if you could float like a balloon down Main Street USA at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom? Team OSPhoto, always looking for ways to get creative with our fleet of GoPro Hero 3 mini-action cameras, recently was on assignment at Disney World, using a GoPro as a "fly-cam." The result was an unusual perspective about 12 feet above Main Street, with the camera navigated high above guests, bunches of character balloons and the iconic statue of Walt and Mickey at Cinderella Castle.

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Designer Disney princess dresses to go up for auction

If owning a real life Disney princess-inspired gown would make you the happiest person on earth then you may be in luck. Some of the top designers across the globe teamed up with Harrods and Disney to design one-of-a-kind dresses with a fairytale twist to be auctioned off for charity.

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Jack Hanna Weekend planned at SeaWorld Orlando

Jack Hanna Weekend will take place September 14 and 15.

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Disney must win over wary fans to make MyMagic+ work

NBCUniversal plans to spend about $1.1 billion on capital projects this year, driven primarily by ambitious expansion plans at its theme parks in Florida and California.

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Disney must win over wary fans to make MyMagic+ work

NBCUniversal plans to spend about $1.1 billion on capital projects this year, driven primarily by ambitious expansion plans at its theme parks in Florida and California.

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Disney Cruise Line's Captain Tom named a Commodore

Disney Cruise Line's first captain was given the title of Commodore.

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D23 Expo 2013 recap: 'Land of Oz' at 'Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives'

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club offered fans a closer look at "Disney's Adventures in the Land of Oz."

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Disney's Magical Express bus and car crash near Epcot; one person reported dead

A Magical Express bus and a car crashed near Epcot on Friday, August 16. One person is reported dead.

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Disney Getaway of the Week: Southern California Backstage Magic

This week's Disney Getaway is a trip to Southern [California](http://www.topix.com/state/ca) for a backstage trip like no other.

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Bring to Walt Disney World: The Hyperloop

This week crazy-like-a-fox billionaire businessman Elon Musk introduced his latest revolutionary concept, the Hyperloop, and then gave it away to the masses as an open source project.

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D23 Expo 2013: Harrods and Disney to auction designer Princess-inspired dresses

Disney and Harrods collaborated to bring designer gowns inspired by Disney Princesses to the D23 Expo 2013.

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In Pictures: Beyond Google Glass, wearable tech that will revolutionize business

Beyond Google Glass: The wearable tech that will revolutionize business Think wearable technology is only about porn on your glasses, silly watches, and digital pedometers for runners? Think again.

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SeaWorld posts second quarter earnings loss

SeaWorld lost $15.9 million in the second quarter.

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Universal Orlando experiences power outage

Universal Orlando experienced a brief power outage; everything is now functioning as normal.

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A history of LA's loopy dreamers

>From the hopeful thousands who trekked west during the Gold Rush of 1849 to pioneers such as Howard Hughes, Walt Disney and Steve Jobs, California has always been fertile ground for dreamers.

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If Disney princesses had Instagram accounts

Belle loves a good humblebrag. Nice library. Just a standard selfie from Pocahontas, painting with all the colours of Instagram filters.

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History Day project wins big

With their website project Walt Disney: Turning Point in the Amusement Industry, Carmel freshmen Alexandra Isler and Juliane Tyte earned first place in May's State-level History Day competition.

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A look at the drawing board

At the D23 fan event, Disney unveils its new line-up and shows why it's probably the most influential pop-cultural force today At the D23 Expo last weekend in Anaheim, Rapunzel rubbed shoulders with Darth Vader as Minnie made friends with Captain America.

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Marty Sklar: Disney legend, mensch

Disney "legend" Marty Sklar, author of a new memoir, "Dream It! Do It! My Half-Century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdom."

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Walt Disney Studios Dazzles D23 Expo Audience With Incredible Star Power

Every bit of the enchantment and enthusiasm of the past, present and future of Disney entertainment came together once again this summer at the D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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Off the Map Sweepstakes-D23

Imagine a wonderful visit to Disneyland and you are seeing places that a usual guest wouldn't be able to see such as Walt Disney's private apartment at the Park seeing the exclusive Lilly Belle VIP Parlor Car.

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Disney Research scientists find surprising results while analyzing soccer games

Has Orlando really gone crazy over soccer?

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'The Imagineering Story' Trailer: Meet the Brilliant, Risk-Taking...

Leslie Iwerks , the Academy Award-nominated documentarian who brought us The Pixar Story and Industrial Light and Magic: Creating the Impossible , is back with another "peek behind the curtain" film.

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Disney Cruise Line will no longer allow smoking on stateroom verandahs

The policy will take effect November 15, 2013.

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2013 D23 Expo: Angelina Jolie, Pixar and a Lack of Star Wars

This past weekend, Walt Disney Studios played host to the 2013 D23 Expo, where attendees waited for a number of surprises from the most magical filmmakers on Earth .

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Watch Footage From D23 Expo's Journey Into Imagineering Pavilion and Panels

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Evening Business News briefing

Disney placed crates with "Star Wars" references in an area of the D23 Expo highlighting new attractions.

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Watch: First Trailer for Leslie Iwerks' Doc on Walt Disney Imagineering

"What if you could dream the impossible..." If you're as much of a die-hard Pixar fan as I, you've most likely already seen The Pixar Story documentary by Leslie Iwerks .

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Tomorrowland: Everything We Learned About The "1952a 3 Box

This weekend at D23 Expo, director Brad Bird and writer Damon Lindelof finally gave the world a glimpse into the mystery box of their new film Tomorrowland .

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Plot of PIXAR sequel altered because of 'Blackfish' documentary?

After the negative press that SeaWorld is receiving due to the _Blackfish_ documentary, the ending of the upcoming Pixar film, _Finding Dory__, has been altered.

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Angelina Jolie surprises fans at D23 Expo

Angelina Jolie surprised attendees at Disney's annual fan convention in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday by making an unexpected appearance to unveil clips from her new fantasy thriller, Maleficent.

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Disney Co. prepares toy offensive

With cartoony posters plastering the walls and toy figures standing at attention on nearly every flat surface, a once ordinary conference room on Disney's Glendale campus has been transformed into the colorful war room for "Disney Infinity," the ambitious project from the company's interactive division that combines real-life toy figures with ... (more)

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International tourists drive Disney growth

The Walt Disney Co. 's U.S. theme parks set attendance records during the company's latest fiscal quarter - and international travelers were a big reason why.

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Disney D23 expo won't get sneak peek of 'Star Wars' film

Disney's 'Frozen' hits the big screen Nov. 27. More than 45,000 fans are expected at this weekend's D23 Expo, a three-event celebration of all things Disney at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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The Behind the Scenes Pic of the Day - On the Set of Toy Story

Yesterday I had a shot of Woolie Reitherman making faces at himself in the late '40s as he animated Mickey Mouse for the Fun and Fancy Free segment Mickey and the Beanstalk.

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[Movies] First Details Revealed For Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird's Tomorrowland

The film will star George Clooney and will open on December 12th, 2014. Here is the description of what was shown and discussed, courtesy of IGN ... Lindelof and his frequent collaborator J.J. Abrams are known for their love of the "mystery box" concept, so it's amusing that Tomorrowland -- or at least the backstory we're being given for the film ... (more)

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'Saving Mr. Banks' Clips Highlight Humor, Tension, and Disney Magic at D23

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'Captain America,' 'Thor' strike at Disney expo

This publicity photo released by Walt Disney Studios and Marvel shows Natalie Portman, left, as Jane Foster and Chris Hemsworth as Thor, in Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World."

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Disney Cruise Line to allow shorts in dining rooms

Disney Cruise has changed their dress code policy for the main dining rooms.

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D23 Expo 2013: Disney-Pixar shares details, sneak peeks for animated movies

D23 Expo 2013 officially kicked off three days celebrating all things Disney on Aug. 9 with The Walt Disney Studios offering news and updates related to its upcoming animated films as the event's first large-scale presentation.

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Disney teases 'Nemo" sequel, other films at expo

The Walt Disney Co. kicked off its three-day, fan-centric D23 Expo with a Friday presentation focused on its upcoming array of animated films, which includes the "Finding Nemo" sequel "Finding Dory," prehistoric comedy "The Good Dinosaur" and manga-style Marvel adaptation "Big Hero 6." "We've installed seatbelts on all of your seats," Disney ... (more)

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D23: Imagineer Tony Baxter on his decades shaping Disneyland design

Imagineer Tony Baxter first created a model for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, seen here in 2004, in the early '70s.

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Disney sets final day for Cap'n Jack's restaurant

The end is near for Cap'n Jack's, a longtime restaurant at Downtown Disney.

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DISNEYLAND: Sign up now for special tour

Robert Sherman, left, together with his brother Richard Sherman , receive their tribute window, the highest honor that Disneyland bestows, in a ceremony with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in 2011.

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International tourists drive Disney attendance growth

The Walt Disney Co.'s U.S. theme parks set attendance records during the company's last fiscal quarter -- and international travelers were a big reason why.

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Disney expo to tease Marvel, 'Star Wars' projects

In this Sept. 14, 2009 handout photo provided by The Lego Group, children look at Buzz Lightyear made of LEGO bricks at the D23 convention in [Anaheim, Calif](http://www.topix.com/city/anaheim-ca).

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Disney Mega Post

Disney Quarterly Report flat with Lone Ranger losses The Walt Disney Company reported quarterly results for its third fiscal quarter with earnings per share increased to $1.03 from $1.01 during the same last year but revenue missed the mark overall at $11.58 billion, down from Wall Street expectations of $11.64 billion.

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"Cars" with wings looks like a winner

Even though it looks and feels like a spin-off of the Pixar hit "Cars," "Planes" was churned out with a lower budget by the less-prestigious DisneyToon Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

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Walt Disney World cast members volunteer to collect school supplies needed by local students

Walt Disney World cast members recently donated millions of school supplies for Central Florida students.

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Review: Disney loses fuel with unoriginal 'Planes'

Under the leadership of its founder, Walt Disney, that studio was once an innovator in animation and the film industry in general.

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Audiobook memoir of Disney Imagineering legend Rolly Crump: More Cute Stories

Jeff sez, "After the success of It's Kind Of A Cute Story, Disney Legend Rolly Crump's memoir , Bamboo Forest Publishing is proud to announce the release of More Cute Stories, Volume 1: Disneyland History .

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Behind Disney's blue name tags

Pardon me for staring, young Disney World cast member. I was just admiring your name tag.

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Disney Interactive Puts the Magic of Animation at Your Fingertips with New Interactive iPad App

Disney Animated, a collaboration with Touch Press and Walt Disney Animation Studios, Provides Unprecedented Access to the Art and Technology Behind All 53 Walt Disney Animation Studios Feature Films /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Animated , a new premium app for iPad, is now available in the App Store.

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Walt Disney World Marathon sells out for 2014

While you could still find a running spot going through a charity or a tour group, individual registration for the Walt Disney World Marathon has filled up, runDisney reported today.

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Disney Theme Parks' New Attractions Help Drive Record Attendance

Fireworks and confetti fly over Cinderella Castle during the grand opening ceremony for the New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Thursday, December 6, 2012, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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Disney releases 2013 third quarter earnings report

Earnings for the company stayed fairly close to the total for the same time period last year.

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SeaWorld performs c-section on a shark

A c-section was performed on a pregnant shark at Discovery Cove.

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Take advantage of attraction discounts before school starts

We've entered the dog days of summer, and it's now that Florida residents can take advantage of the last days before school by heading out to the attractions.

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Richard Petty Driving Experience expands Junior Ride-Along program

Having run successfully at the Walt Disney World speedway since 2012, the company has expanded its Junior Ride-Along program to both Daytona International Speedway as well as Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.

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Snow White's failed marriage? Cinderella's drinking problem? Art or blasphemy?

One thing about the Disney princesses is that the franchise is so successful there is no shortage of copycats, wannabes and satirical takes.

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Where you can fly, you can fly, you can fly at Disney World

"Planes," Disney's newest animated film, debuts Friday. It features an acrophobic cropduster named Dusty Crophopper, voiced by Dane Cook. Dusty dreams of becoming a high-flying racer.

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Dow-30 Earnings: The Walt Disney Company - " Third Quarter Fiscal 2013

Value Line is regarded as the best independent research available. More than just recommendations, Value Line provides the rationale behind its picks for greater understanding.

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Disney Channel show wants to teach online safety

In this day and age, parents of teens and even pre-teens can never say it enough: You have to be careful what you post online.

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Disney profit inches up as travelers spend more at its parks

Walt Disney World and Disneyland set attendance records this spring, helping the Walt Disney Co. overcome a disappointing film slate during the third quarter of its fiscal year.

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Disney profit inches up as travelers spend more at its parks

The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that quarterly profit inched up 1 percent to $1.8 billion, as travelers spent more money in its theme parks and more nights in its hotels.

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Author Jeff Lenburg's Walt Disney Biography Now Released as an Audiobook

Aug. 6, 2013 - Bestselling author and animation historian Jeff Lenburg's acclaimed biography, Walt Disney: The Mouse That Roared , is now available as an audiobook.

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Disney quarterly earnings report should include MyMagic+ update

The Walt Disney Co. will report fiscal third-quarter earnings after the stock markets close today, and investors should get a progress report from management on MyMagic+, the billion-dollar technology project currently in testing at Walt Disney World.

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ABC discusses creating Star Wars TV shows

ABC is working with Lucasfilm to create Star Wars TV shows.

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Disney quarterly earnings report should include MyMagic+ update

The Walt Disney Co. will report fiscal third-quarter earnings after the stock markets close today, and investors should get a progress report from management on MyMagic+, the billion-dollar technology project currently in testing at Walt Disney World.

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Bonus Five - Class from the Past - plus a story about 'Old Yeller'

Steve McQueen stars in a beautiful rodeo story directed by Sam Peckinpah with an all-star cast.

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Woman injured on Universal's Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster

After the injury, the ride was shut down for two days for inspection.

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Real Griswolds, car trek to Orlando

Thirty years after "National Lampoon's Vacation" premiered in theaters, a genuine family of Griswolds has made a pilgrimage to Disney World in a replica Wagon Queen Family Truckster.

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Sofia the First set to meet guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The lead character of the popular Disney Junior animated show "Sofia the First" will begin meeting guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Sunday.

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Sofia the First set to meet guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The lead character of the Disney Junior's popular animated show "Sofia the First" will begin meeting guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Sunday.

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Sinise, Harris added to Candlelight Processional narrator lineup

Disney World has filled two more narrator slots for its 2013 Candlelight Processional program at Epcot. Actors (and Candlelight) veterans Gary Sinise and Neil Patrick Harris now are scheduled to kick off the seasonal presentation.

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Cruise Lines begin "voluntarily" reporting onboard crimes

CLIA cruise lines began "voluntarily" reporting crimes that have occurred on their ships.

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Book Review: "It's Kind of a Cute Story"

I've been remiss in not writing about one of my favorite animation-related books of recent times, It's Kind of a Cute Story , the memoir of Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump written in collaboration with historian Jeff Heimbuch.The 192-page book does a fantastic job of capturing Crump's colorful spirit and enthusiastic personality on the printed page.

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Allergy information kiosk opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Guests with dietary restrictions or specific needs can stop by the new kiosk at Disney's Animal Kingdom to get their questions answered.

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Tyra Banks donned a disguise on trip to Disneyland

The "America's Next Top Model" creator and host loves visiting the California theme park, but is often mobbed by fans there, so she went incognito by borrowing a grey wig and an outfit from her mother's closet for her latest trip.

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Vicky Shorr: McCarthy at the Armory

I'm sure that they are smarter than I am -- Holland Cotter, Randy Kennedy, the rest of the critics -- who went gaga for the Paul McCarthy show, "White Snow," at the Park Avenue Armory in New York.

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What a Wonderful World With Whole Foods

AnnaLisa is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

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Discounts abound for Orlando water parks

Yep, it's hot as blazes. There are few better cooling-off solutions than a day at the water park. In Central Florida, there are several splashy options, and they all offer tempting ticket deals that allow folks to slip, slide and soak it all in for months at a stretch.

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Remember Freedomland? Bronx park known as 'East Coast Disneyland' to be commemorated Aug. 17

Freedomland USA, located in the northeast corner of the Bronx, was an innovative theme park that was based on the story of America, a fun and entertaining venue that left a lasting impression on the millions of people who passed through its gates.

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Disneyland comes to Azerbaijan

Source: AzerNews World-famous Disneyland Park will be built near Azerbaijan's capital Baku in the unique city of Khazar Islands.

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