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AllEars TV: How Many Characters Can You Meet in ONE DAY at Disney World?!

February 2, 2020 by Rachel Franko

We're taking you with us to meet as many Disney characters as possible in this new AllEars TV challenge! Who do you think we'll be able to meet in one day at Disney World?

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Nine Can’t Miss Disney Movies in 2020!

January 23, 2020 by Alex Martin

Check out all the great movies coming from Disney in 2020!

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How Epcot Went from a Napkin Sketch to Entertainment and Educational Beacon

January 20, 2020 by Chuck Schmidt

Epcot, the second of four theme parks to be built on Walt Disney World property since 1971, is currently undergoing a major overhaul, with new shows and attractions in the works to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the opening of The Vacation Kingdom of the World in central Florida. But the Epcot that opened on Oct. 1, 1982, was a far cry from the Epcot envisioned by Walt Disney in the 1960s.

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As Walt Disney World Nears Its 50th Anniversary, We Thought It Might Be Fun to Look Back

January 6, 2020 by Chuck Schmidt

For those folks who haven’t visited Walt Disney World in a while, you’d be surprised at how things have changed over the past few years. Actually, stunned might be a better word. With that in mind, we figured it might be fun to take a look back to the way things used to be a few decades ago in Walt Disney World.

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Disney’s New Skyliner Has an Unlikely Height-Challenged Fan

December 23, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

I’ve never been a fan of heights. Put me anywhere that’s 20 feet or more above terra firma and little beads of sweat start forming on my forehead. Unfortunately for me, fear of heights has come into play over the years on a number of popular attractions at Walt Disney World. Imagine how thrilled I was when the Disney Skyliner opened. But after one ride on the transportation system, I'm hooked.

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Imagineer Kevin Rafferty Talks Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, on Track for March 4 Opening

December 9, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Walt Disney Imagineering creative director Kevin Rafferty calls it the favorite Disney attraction he's ever worked on. It's called Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and its on track to open in early 2020.

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“The Art of Disney Costuming” Explores the Fascinating World of Wardrobing

November 18, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The Disney Editions book "The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains and Spaces Between," by Jeff Kurtti and the Walt Disney Archives staff, takes a deep dive into the heretofore unexplored world of the costumes that permeate Disney’s expansive world. What we learn is that costumes aren’t just set pieces, but are true works of art that embellish each character's role.

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Disney Attractions, Films Feature Flocks of Fine-Feathered Friends

November 4, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

Watching the opening scene of "Cinderella" got me to thinking: How prominent are birds throughout The Walt Disney Company’s long and storied history? As it turns out, very prominent.

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New Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at Disney World This Year

October 30, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

Find out a few NEW ways to celebrate the holidays in Disney World here!

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The Wonderful World of Disney Has a Long History With the Wonderful World of Oz

October 22, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

The Wizard of Oz was released in 1939 and became one of MGM Studios most profitable ventures. The movie was based on the literary works of L. Frank Baum. Two years before the release of The Wizard of Oz, Walt Disney expressed interest in purchasing the rights to Baum’s stories. But with work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio occupying all of his studio’s attention, Walt passed on pursuing Baum’s works until 1954.

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