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runDisney published new Costume and Safety Guidelines and security procedures today, in advance of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. These changes go into effect January 6, 2016. Following are the highlights of the new guidelines. For runDisney participants ages 14 and older: Layered costumes that could conceal prohibited items are not permitted (e.g. Jedi … Continue reading "Changes to runDisney Costume Guidelines Effective Jan 6"

Baymax, from the animated film "Big Hero 6," is featured in a new meet-and-greet located across from the "Disney Pals" Epcot Character Spot. There are currently no FastPass+ or no wait times available for this meet-and-greet.

Several marquee soccer stars from Latin America and Europe will participate in the second annual Florida Cup soccer tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which starts January 10. Some of the elite players expected to play in the tournament include Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho, who is playing for Fluminense FC, Chicharito Hernandez, the … Continue reading "Soccer Legends Compete in Disney World"

Disney Vacation Club is offering a new Walt Disney World ticket for DVC Members that adds a free theme park day to a multi-day ticket purchase of four days or more. This offer applies to qualifying tickets purchased from January 4 to March 31, 2016. The tickets must be fully used within 14 days of … Continue reading "Free Park Tickets Offered to DVC Members"

Starting in late December, retail MagicBands will be available in purple in select Walt Disney World Resort merchandise locations. (You can also get a purple band if you create a retail MagicBand at the Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. in Magic Kingdom.) Other new retail MagicBands now available for purchase include the Orange Bird MagicBand, … Continue reading "Purple MagicBands Available Soon"

"Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime," will premier on PBS SoCal on December 17 at 7 p.m. PST. The showcase dedicated to the composer/lyricist will highlight 60 years of popular songs, many written in collaboration with Sherman's late brother, Robert B. Sherman. Some of Sherman's best-known music includes the Oscar-winning score for "Mary Poppins" … Continue reading "Dedication to Richard M. Sherman to Air Tonight"

Walt Disney World Resort has given a $500,000 grant to the Homeless Impact Fund established by the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness. The grant was announced by Walt Disney World president George Kalogridis at a Sunday night performance of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.71 per share for the second half of fiscal 2015. Fiscal 2015 marked Disney's fifth straight year of record performance, raising the dividend by 19 percent on an annualized basis, according to Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. … Continue reading "Iger Delivers 2015 Fiscal Update"

The Disney Vacation Club exclusive PANDORA charm is now available to order from the Disney Store website. This exclusive charm design features the familiar Disney Vacation Club logo of a globe integrated within the tri-circle Mickey Mouse imagery. The charm retails for $60 with a 10 percent discount offered to DVC members. There is a … Continue reading "Pandora Globe Charm Now Available"