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With a little help from Mickey Mouse, Chicago residents (from left) Danielle Rub, Dwayne Gibson and Marissa Sproul begin a volunteer project Sept. 29, 2009 at the Bethune School of Excellence in Chicago. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Walt Disney World)

Walt Disney World announced on Tuesday that they would be ending the ‘Give a Day, Get a Free Disney Day’ promotion because they have reached their goal of 1 million volunteers.  Just 10 weeks after Disney launched the promotion, 1 million individuals have either completed volunteer service or registered to volunteer with one of the participating organizations. Read more »

Some runners dressed up as Disney Princesses for the Half-Marathon

This past weekend, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida hosted the Disney’s Princess Half-Marathon.  The event included a Fit for a Princess Expo on Friday, a Royal Family 5k and Kids Races on Saturday, and the Half-Marathon on Sunday.  Walt Disney World hosts a series of atheltic and endurance events all year, with runners and princesses traveling from all over the world to participate! Read more »

Guests can see the new baby gorilla at the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail at Animal Kingdom

The Disney Parks Blog announced a new arrival – a critically endangered western lowland gorilla - at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  The baby girl was born to first-time mother, Kashata, and father, Gino.  Read more »

Concept Art of Fantasyland Expansion at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Orlando

According to the Disney Parks Blog, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has finally broken ground on their much anticipated Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom.  New images have been released of a 1/4 inch dimensional model, showcasing the four Disney Classic-inspired neighborhoods that guests will be able to explore, including interactive storybook adventures with some of our favorite princesses! Read more »

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Relaunch Event on Feb. 25th

ESPN the Weekend is an annual event that takes place at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  For the first time, the event branches out to the newly revamped and renamed ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.  The official relaunch of the brand took place on Thursday, February 25th, with ESPN the Weekend taking place this weekend. Read more »

Magic Kingdom Getting New Little Mermaid Ride

Walt Disney World is about to embark on a sweeping facelift for the Fantasyland section of the Magic Kingdom, in what the resort calls the biggest overhaul in the theme park’s 38-year history.

Plans revealed Saturday call for adding a lavish ride based on The Little Mermaid, expanding a popular Dumbo children’s attraction, new interactive areas featuring some of Disney’s best-known princesses, and more. Read more »

Pay Tribute to your Founding Fathers this President’s Day

Visit the classic attraction The Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  Experience the theatrical magic that brings all 43 U.S presidents together for the first time. But first, watch an original film that illuminates our country’s origins, the formation of our Constitution and the hard-fought struggles, including the Civil War. President Lincoln recites the Gettysburg Address. Later the curtain rises and each president is introduced on stage, and Presidents Washington and Obama deliver stirring speeches that swell with patriotism. Read more »

Record-breaking canned food structure revealed at "Give A Day, Get A free Disney Day" celebration

Yesterday, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida celebrated the spirit of giving with a special event, a world record, and a surprise guest of honor.  The event was held in honor of the 600,000+ volunteers who have already signed up to “Give A Day, Get A Free Disney Day.” Read the press release: Read more »

Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida recently opened a new interactive exhibit in Innoventions West – Smarter Planet, presented by IBM.  The exhibit allows guests to discover the global impact of individual and collective conservation efforts.  Check out this video: Read more »

John Jakobsen, Managing Director of Legoland Parks, watches as 100,000 Legos are dumped during a press conference

On January 21st, Merlin Entertainment announced that Legoland Florida, the world’s largest Legoland, will be opening in late 2011 on the former site of Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida.  Merlin Entertainment is currently owned by The Blackstone Group, who you may recall, now owns Sea World Parks and Entertainment, as well as holds a 50% stake in Universal Studios Orlando.  For more information on that merger, click here.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the park is expected to have between 40 and 50 attractions, including some of Lego’s signature attractions.  Lego is even rumored to be keeping some of the more popular Cypress Gardens’ attributes. Read more »