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Toys"R"Us, Inc. and Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today announced that Toys"R"Us will carry an expanded assortment of exclusive Disney-themed Halloween costumes for boys, girls and babies to highlight the good works of Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF). To...
disney buys marvel
Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today. Under the terms of...
la cava opens
Tasty tequilas and mouthwatering margaritas are on tap at La Cava del Tequila, a new offering for Epcot guests to explore the heritage and tradition of tequila-making in Mexico. Tucked away in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, La Cava del Tequila beckons guests with more...
school year’s eve
Actress Jennie Garth and her family will celebrate School Year's Eve -- a new national holiday developed by Cookie magazine and National PTA to mark the new school year -- on Sunday, August 30th at Mickey's Toontown at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California....
disney dreamers 2010
Do you know a high school student that could use some encouragement in their lives or a push of excitement toward their goals? Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, an event created to inspire and enrich high school students, has started accepting nominations...
a&e + lifetime
The Disney-ABC Television Group, Hearst Corporation and NBC Universal today announced an agreement for A&E Television Networks to acquire Lifetime Entertainment Services. The parent company will retain the name A&E Television Networks, LLC (AETN), and its...
castmembers on loan
As the largest corporate contributor to Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW), Walt Disney World Resort often gets attention for its charitable giving – Cast Members donate approximately $3 million annually to the organization. What is lesser known – but just as...
quantum boogaloo
Phineas and Ferb travel to the future to find a tool that hasn’t been invented yet, and run into future Candace. Seeing an opportunity to finally bust her brothers, she follows them back through time to catch them building their rollercoaster, and exposes their...
iphone
As we continue to evolve the site, we are also expanding some of the development to reach more readers where they are - their mobile devices. Being an Apple Developer, we naturally have a penchant for the iPhone. If you are out and about, grab your iPhone and head on...
disney dream
Today, Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying of the Disney Dream, the first of two newly-designed ships destined to expand family cruise options to more people in more places around the world. Since our inception, families have come to know and love Disney...
wowp for nintendo ds
Teen wizards in training are creating magic and mayhem on Waverly Place. Wizards of Waverly Place the video game for Nintendo DS, inspired by the popular Disney Channel television series, is available now at all major retailers. The video game allows fans to...
mitchel musso at wdw
Though best known as the endearing Oliver Oken on "Hannah Montana," Mitchel has been playing music since he could ride a trike. Adept on piano, guitar and drums, Mitchel is also an accomplished singer/songwriter. He performed multiple times on "Hannah Montana," and he...
disneyland half-marathon
A full field of more than 18,000 participants is gearing up for the fourth annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Sept. 4-6. The weekend features activities for the whole family, including a Health & Fitness Expo, Mickey's Main Street, U.S.A. 5K, Kids' Races and...
d23 expo schedule
With the D23 Expo fast approaching, details are being finalized and schedules are being adjusted, but as of right now, this is how the weekend breaks down. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 Time Event Space 10:00 a.m. Bob Iger Address Disney President and CEO Bob Iger kicks...
star planning
Looking to plan an unforgettable Walt Disney World vacation? Stars Joey Fatone of "Dancing with the Stars," Lisa Whelchel from "The Facts of Life" and Alfonso Ribeiro of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" have teamed up with the Walt Disney World Moms Panel to share...
wishing stars
A new app launches today for us Disney fans; Wishing Stars, an iPhone Game for Disney Theme Park Fans. Although I have not played the app since I am in Florida, it looks like a great new way to view Disneyland. The application offers a series of scavenger hunts around...
local students
As school-age children enjoy their last days of summer break, Walt Disney World Cast Members have been gearing up for the upcoming school year by shopping for new supplies for deserving Central Florida students. Kids don’t like to be different or feel left out....
disney studios @ d23 expo
The Walt Disney Studios is jumping on the D23 Expo bandwagon with four days (September 10-13) of exciting programming that includes major overviews of upcoming films by Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook and Disney-Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, plus a...