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Legendary Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar Dies at 83

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Legendary Disney Imagineer Martin A. "Marty" Sklar passed away in his Hollywood Hills home on Thursday, July 27. He was 83. During an illustrious career spanning 54 years, Marty worked closely with Walt Disney and was instrumental in creating, enhancing and expanding Disney's creative vision. Named a Disney Legend in 2001, he is best remembered and revered by fans around the world for his work bringing Disney's theme parks to life.
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Disneyland Park Welcomes Back Disneyland Railroad and Classic Rivers of America Attractions July 29

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia, Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes and ‘Fantasmic!’ Return to Add More Fun for Summer 2017 ANAHEIM Calif. (July 28, 2017) — Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort this summer will enjoy the magical mix of nostalgia, nighttime entertainment and new attractions that make the Resort a guest favorite year after year. … Continue reading "Disneyland Park Welcomes Back Disneyland Railroad and Classic Rivers of America Attractions July 29"
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New Adventures at Mission: Space Start August 13 at Epcot

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UPDATE: Mission: Space will “relaunch” on August 13, 2017! In addition, younger astronauts can now ride — the height restriction will be changed for the Green Mission side with the addition of new X-2 booster seats allowing children 40″-44” to ride. Mission: Space opened at Epcot in 2003, allowing space adventurers to become navigators, pilots, … Continue reading "New Adventures at Mission: Space Start August 13 at Epcot"
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BaseLine Tap House Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Debuting this fall, the new Grand Avenue area at Disney's Hollywood Studios is being re-imagined by Walt Disney Imagineers to capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles, showing vintage office buildings and warehouses representing the different vibrant districts and cultures of the city. One prominent hot spot to spring up is the BaseLine Tap House, a cheerful corner pub specializing in beer and wines from California.
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Minnie Van Service Starts at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Starting this month at Disney's BoardWalk Resort and the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, the Minnie Van service is a whimsical, point-to-point transportation service. Guests can order their own private Disney vehicle right from their smartphone and a Disney Cast Member will drive them wherever they want to go around Walt Disney World Resort. There is a flat fee of $20 to/from any location on Walt Disney World Resort property. The service will eventually be expanded to more locations.
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Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Opens

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Welcoming Disney Vacation Club Members to the Rustic Elegance of the Pacific Northwest CELEBRATION, Fla. (July 17, 2017) — Disney Vacation Club welcomed its 14th resort with the opening of Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the latest vacation ownership property in its growing portfolio. Offering one of the widest ranges of … Continue reading "Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Opens"
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6th Annual ‘Great Irish Hooley’ Labor Day Weekend at Raglan Road in Disney Springs

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Sept. 1-4: The 6th Annual Great Irish Hooley will be held at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Disney Springs. Musical lineup includes Elevation, a U2 tribute band; the Lisa Canny Band; and the Gary O'Meara Band. In addition, there will be Irish dancing, Celtic face painting, and a special Hooley beer release. There's no cover charge for the event. AllEars.Net's Deb Wills and Linda Eckwerth will be attending a preview of this event later this week -- keep an eye out for their live preview on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Nighttime Spectacular ‘Fantasmic!’ Returns to Disneyland Park with New Scenes and Dazzling Visual Effects

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
New magic is incorporated with Aladdin and Jasmine floating over a bed of fog on their flying carpet, Captain Jack Sparrow at the helm of a ghostly pirate ship, and special new appearances by characters from "The Lion King" and "Finding Nemo." Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from "Tangled" join other Disney couples in an inspiring romantic sequence.
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