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Kristin Pierce of Phoenix, Arizona, received the key to her new dream home at the Innoventions Dream Home at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, July, 31. Pierce was named the winner of the Taylor Morrison Dream Home Giveaway in June and was joined by (L-R)...
canoe races
Arriving before sunrise at Magic Kingdom, scores of Disney Cast Members spent several mornings in July chanting "stroke, stroke, stroke" along the Rivers of America as they competed in the annual Canoe Races Around the World. A total of 75 teams from men’s, women’s...
fetch
For most guests, a trip to Walt Disney World Resort is synonymous with a vacation. But for two talented teens from Boston, their visit seemed more like biology lab than summer break. Shreya, 12, and Marco, 14, traveled to Walt Disney World with their parents and a...
grand california
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is a luxury retreat with a theme and architectural style reminiscent of the California Arts & Crafts era at the turn of the 20th century. Conveniently located in the center of the Disneyland Resort, Disney’s Grand...
tyler perry
You hear a lot of negative stuff coming out of Hollywood; especially the selfishness of stars all too often. This is not one of those days. We have all heard about Tyler Perry's generous gift to a bunch of children from the Philadelphia area. Well the kids had their...
selena gomez, fashionista
Actress, singer and budding fashionista Selena Gomez has teamed up with Sears to inspire teens and tweens to bring out their inner rock star and go back to school with style. Best known for her starring role as Alex Russo in the hit Disney Channel television series,...
espn + virgin media
Virgin Media and ESPN today announced that the new ESPN channel will be available in both standard and High Definition (HD) to Virgin Media’s 3.5 million digital TV customers from 3rd August. The ESPN channel will offer live Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale...
disney endurance series
Disney Sports is creating a one-of-a-kind bonus medal for runners who complete the Fall Race Challenge, competing in two of Disney’s three fall endurance events at Walt Disney World Resort. Runners that record an official time for Disney’s Race for the Taste 10K and...
studios’ eats
From a 1930s culinary landmark to a kitschy ‘50s drive-in theater, restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are inspired by TV and movie sets – part of the park’s Tinseltown fun and whimsy. Leisurely Fare 50’s Prime Time Cafe. You could be on the set of a classic...
pirates of the caribbean
I remember the first time I rode the Pirates of the Caribbean in the Magic Kingdom. We were visiting family and my cousins both worked at the Magic Kingdom: one was a lead on Main St. U.S.A. and the other in Fantasyland. It was not too long after the ride had opened...
guerlain summer oasis
Tucked away, in the rear of the France Pavilion, in Epcot, is La Signature Boutique. This boutique, although modest from its outward appearance, is one of only a few of Guerlain's luxurious boutiques that can be found around the world. Inside the boutique you will...
tron legacy
Because the San Diego Comic Con is going on right now and there is some new Tron Legacy footage being officially released, that's why. TRON Legacy Trailer httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKT88pzgRwQ TRON Legacy Comic Con '09 Slideshow...
walt disney family museum
The fascinating and inspiring story of Walt Disney, whose artistry, creations, and vision helped define 20th-century American culture, will be brought to life at The Walt Disney Family Museum, which opens in San Francisco in October 2009. The Museum will illuminate...
tween fashions
Disney today unveiled all new tween fashion lines inspired by Disney Channel smash hits JONAS and the Emmy-nominated Wizards of Waverly Place with the launch of a virtual fashion show video on the official Disney Consumer Products YouTube channel, Disney Living....
alice video game
As Tim Burton and Lewis Carroll fans become curiouser and curiouser (Carroll, 1865) about Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming “Alice in Wonderland” film, Disney Interactive Studios today announced development of video game adaptations of the beloved story. The video games,...
u rock 2 finalists
Thousands of future rock stars uploaded videos to Disney.com for the chance to win the ultimate rocker experience but only one rocker in each category will win. Finalists for Disney.com have been selected and are currently up for voting on Disney.com allowing fans to...
disney voluntears
With plenty of jazz shoes and ballet slippers in tow, Disney VoluntEAR Janet Wagner is gearing up to choreograph an introductory dance routine for a group of eager, young students at the Walt Disney World-sponsored Boys & Girls Club in Pine Hills. I really love...
dcl vountears
In a surprise celebration onboard the Disney Magic cruise ship, Disney Cruise Line announced the VoluntEAR of the Year recipients, awarding the efforts of Disney crew members giving back to communities around the globe. Beverage Host, Archie Bugarin, Broadcast...