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2014 Nature Events at Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
Throughout 2014 the Disney Animal Program team has events planned at both Disney's Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot. According to Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President Animals, Science and Environment, Disney Parks, "The goal of each is to provide kids and families with a special opportunity to connect with nature, talk to our animal experts, and learn more about some of the fantastic creatures with whom we share our planet." Check out the schedule
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Lumiere’s Doppelgänger

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Belle? No. Bella. This is Italy, the Epcot pavilion where amore sings and pizza digests. Look around and you’ll see, everything is lovely, including the Cast Members. Cool to the touch architecture surrounds the square. Go on, breathe in Italy. Mon ami! Disney Pic of the Week – Epcot Come on over and “Like” my … Continue reading "Lumiere’s Doppelgänger"
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It’s time to change locations of smoking areas at Walt Disney World

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It’s the beginning of January, and for many of us, that means a renewed focus on our health. We vow to eat better and stick to exercise routines. Many of our Disney friends who did not veer off track are even running in the races today during Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. But in … Continue reading "It’s time to change locations of smoking areas at Walt Disney World"
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Groundbreaking for AVATAR-Inspired Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
A ceremonial groundbreaking for an AVATAR-inspired land at Disney's Animal Kingdom was held January 8, 2014. On hand were George Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort; Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, United States and France; Tom Staggs, chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; a Na'vi (character from AVATAR); Jon Landau, AVATAR Producer; Bruce Vaughn, chief creative executive of Walt Disney Imagineering; and Joe Rohde, creative executive, Walt Disney Imagineering.
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Disney Pic of the Week – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Scott and I begin the new year by concentrating on Walt Disney World parks. It’s a big place, that’s for certain, and we could probably fill 52 weeks with photos of just Florida parks but we won’t. So…there! Put on some mouse ears and get ready for the wildest ride in the wilderness. Snow White, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Magic Kingdom"
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New details about Magic Kingdom’s upcoming Festival of Fantasy Parade

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The Magic Kingdom's "Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade" wrapped up a five-year run on Saturday, making way for a brand-new daytime parade to come this year. The "Festival of Fantasy Parade" is expected to debut in the spring. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Disney about the new parade. "There are a lot of new floats that have been designed after New Fantasyland opened [in 2012]," the Disney rep said. "So a lot of the stories that have come alive there will come alive on the floats throughout the Magic Kingdom."
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Where in the World #313

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Patti McCaffrey, don’t you leave for Walt Disney World this week? Cheri Palmisano, I’m sorry about the mix up. I’m guessing … Continue reading "Where in the World #313"
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