Should Disney special-event merchandise only be sold at the event?

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Special Disney events, such as the Halloween and Christmas parties and park anniversaries, usually mean a new line of commemorative products will be offered for a limited time at the place where the special event is taking place. There is some degree of exclusivity because these items can only be purchased at the events they represent. (Secondary-market sellers are another story.)
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Walt Disney World announces 2016 Shining Stars among its Dreamers and Doers

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Walt Disney World has announced its 2016 Shining Stars recipients from among about 400 Central Florida students who were named Disney Dreamers and Doers last month. The students originally were chosen by their schools for actions they took this past school year to inspire other students. Each of the 400 winners at schools across Central … Continue reading "Walt Disney World announces 2016 Shining Stars among its Dreamers and Doers"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Trees

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Who remembers this Orange Tree that used to appear during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in World Showcase?? Here is what the placard explained: “Sun and Citrus: From 1643-1715, France was ruled by King Louis XIV. Known as the Sun King, he is also recognized for building the infamous Palace of Versailles, which houses … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Trees"
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Review: Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom

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My husband and I had a short Walt Disney World vacation planned when I noticed that Disney was offering something new called Early Morning Magic. I am always one to want to experience what is new in the World so I jumped on this opportunity and made reservations for the first date it was being offered, April 26. We were told to be at the Magic Kingdom queues around 7:30am to check-in and we would then enter the park to be escorted to Fantasyland at 7:45.
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Disney Channel to air all 100 of its original movies this summer

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E! News has referred to the summer of 2016 as a throwback to 2009 largely because of concert reunions among the popular Disney Channel stars of that era. Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas are taking their “Future Now” tour on the road, and Joe Jonas’s band DNCE is opening for Selena Gomez’s “Rival” tour. But … Continue reading "Disney Channel to air all 100 of its original movies this summer"
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MORIMOTO ASIA RECEIVES AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS ORLANDO “DESIGN BUILT AWARD OF MERIT”

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Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs has received the Design Built Award of Merit from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA Awards Gala honored the best of architectural design in Central Florida at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 23. As one of Florida's most prestigious and inclusive honors in exemplary design, the award celebrates the newly opened restaurant alongside celebrated architects, designers and key industry professionals both theoretical and built projects.
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Volunteer opportunities for teens at Walt Disney World

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Teenagers who would like to earn community service hours before the end of the school year still can register to volunteer at the 2016 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games on May 20 and 21 at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. Disney volunteers, also known as Sports Enthusiasts, can work at … Continue reading "Volunteer opportunities for teens at Walt Disney World"
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Adventures by Disney 2017 Itineraries

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New Rhine River Vacation with AmaWaterways Will Double the Number of River Cruise Sailings for 2017. Enhancements Also Coming to China and Australia Vacations. BURBANK, Calif. (April 20, 2016) — Adventures by Disney, a leader in guided group travel worldwide, recently revealed new itineraries for 2017, including an expansion of popular river cruising vacations with … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney 2017 Itineraries"
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