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Hanes today announced the launch of the Hanes Celebrate in Comfort Sweepstakes, which offers the chance to win one of 17 Celebration Vacations to Walt Disney World Resort, including round-trip air, accommodation, and park entry. For 16 weeks between June 1 and Sept....
bay lake towers
Nearly 38 years after Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened its doors, its modern Disney Vacation Club addition, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, is scheduled to welcome guests on Aug. 4. This will be the seventh Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property at...
wizards soundtrack
There's magic in the air as Walt Disney Records is set to release the new CD, Wizards of Waverly Place. Inspired by the Emmy-nominated hit Disney Channel series starring Selena Gomez, as well as the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, the Wizards...
prince of persia graphic novel
Disney Book Group announced today the Prince of Persia graphic novel anthology, the first-ever graphic novel written by the creator of Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner. Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Spider-man) created exclusive art to be featured on the cover, and interior...
g-force video game
A unique group of pint-sized heroes is ready to save the world. G-Force, the video game inspired by the highly anticipated feature film “G-Force” from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, is available now at all major retailers. G-Force is available on...
stan + disney
Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment, together with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, today announced the release of an all new original digital motion comic series, Time Jumper, available exclusively on the iTunes store (www.iTunes.com),...
orchidée
Guerlain is bringing more great experiences to Epcot this week. The Guerlain Summer Oasis Event La Signature Boutique, France Pavilion, Epcot July 22 - July 26, 2009. Guerlain has unravelled the secret of an extraordinary longevity...7 years of research, 4 orchids...
jungle cruise pics
Unusually early rain for a Florida Summer has decreased my frequency of visits to the park, but I spent a nice afternoon at the Magic Kingdom this past week. During the day, spent some time on the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland and what a great time we had. Inspired...
deadliest catch
The Norway pavilion in Epcot is pleased to host Northwestern Captain Sig Hansen, Edgar Hansen, and Matt Bradley -- three of the featured stars on the popular reality series on The Discovery Channel, Deadliest Catch - for an in-park appearance July 31 - August 02,...
new vinylmation series
Vinylmation is a new collectible vinyl series featuring original designs from Disney Theme Park Merchandise. Available exclusively at Disney Theme Park Merchandise locations. Vinylmation is available in 3" and 9" sizes. Vinylmation Clear #1 Series Now In Stores!...
splash mt. birthday
The thrill of plummeting down a water chute, screaming and making a giant splash are just as exciting today as they were on July 17, 1989, when Splash Mountain opened in Critter Country at Disneyland park. Guests continue to celebrate the journey through a magical...
marty’s window
Marty Sklar, Executive Vice President and Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador, spent a lifetime making magic for the Walt Disney Company. After 54 years of service, he was honored with a tribute window at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, July 17. The...
abc @ comic-con
The Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) makes its mark at the 2009 Comic-Con convention with a diverse slate of series, including repeat favorites, new buzz shows, a hit animated series, an upcoming new holiday animated special, an author's roundtable, futuristic...
fantasyland rumor
So the Disney fan community is abuzz with the leaked plans of a Fantasyland expansion for the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort that seem to be popping up in discussions all over the social sites today. The plan above, lists a large reworking of the entire...
world of color
Elaborate preparation is underway for “World of Color,” the spectacular nighttime water show that will astound guests with its magnitude and creativity when it debuts in spring 2010 as the next major milestone in the expansion of Disney’s California Adventure park....
blue sky cellar
Disney Imagineers reveal details of ‘World of Color,’ a nighttime water spectacular coming in spring 2010. Nestled in the Golden Vine Winery at Disney’s California Adventure, Blue Sky Cellar is a place where guests get a sneak preview of what’s new and what’s next...
dca website
Fans of Disney’s California Adventure can explore coming attractions and exciting plans for the park during its expansion at a new, interactive Web site, starting July 16. The site, hosted at www.DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com, will serve as an online preview center,...
disney’s california adventure
Opened on Feb. 8, 2001, Disney’s California Adventure anchored a major expansion of Disneyland Resort. The expansion included Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Downtown Disney, a 300,000-square-foot shopping, dining and entertainment district. Building...