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Sunday, 31 March 2013

2013 Flower and Garden Festival: Radiator Springs

Posted on 18:32 by the great khali
The next stop on the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Disney Photo Tour is the Radiator Springs area.The area includes the Lightning McQueen and Mater topiaries and play area for the children. There is also a game in which people are asked to help Mater find missing parts in the area.© Steven Liebman© Steven Liebman© Stevren Liebman© Mary LiebmanThe complete Photo Topiary TourPeter Pan charactersWinnie The Pooh charactersBeauty...
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Video: Goofy shows us 'How to Play Baseball'

Posted on 17:30 by the great khali
Welcome to the start of baseball season.From March 31 to Sept. 29 fans across the country will be rooting for players and teams all in hopes to see them in the playoffs and eventually the World Series. This will mark the first year with the Houston Astros as a member of the American League West Division.Now for those who need a reminder of how the American Pastime is played, here Goofy shows us all - "How to Play Baseball."How to Play Baseball on Disney Vi...
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Disney releases voice cast for upcoming 'Planes' movie

Posted on 17:00 by the great khali
Disney has announced the full voice cast of the upcoming movie "Planes" featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But there is a problem. Dusty is a afraid of heights.The movie, which is scheduled to be released Aug. 9 has the following cast:Stacy Keach provides the voice of Skipper, a reclusive old Navy Corsair who takes Dusty's training to new heights. Brad Garrett lends his voice to fuel...
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Disney news roundup from March 24-March 31

Posted on 16:39 by the great khali
Roger Rabbit returns for a rare appearance in Disneyland, the courtyard pool re-opens at the Grand Floridian and a man stuck on "it's a small world" gets a court settlement. These are just of a few things that has happened in the Disney Universe this week.Here's a roundup of Disney news this past week:The newly released model of how the Shanghai Disney Resort will look has evoked a new round of debate about whether the first Disney theme park on...
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Disney execs to discuss finances May 7

Posted on 16:30 by the great khali
The Walt Disney Company Executives will discuss the company's fiscal second quarter financial results in May.The execs will be on via a live audio webcast at 5 p.m. EDT on May 7. The webcast will be available at www.disney.com/investors. A replay of the discussion will be available through May 21....
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Free coffee refills going away at Disneyland, report says

Posted on 15:08 by the great khali
Free coffee refills has been a staple of the Market House in Disneyland since the park opened in 1955, but no longer.When the shop closes April 15 to be turned into a Starbucks, the free refill will disappear, according to the Orange County Register."When Market House re-opens in the fall, the location will no longer brew Disney branded coffee or offer free refills," Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman said in a statement to the Register.There...
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Smile of The Day: Dopey says hi

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Dopey gives a hello wave during the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disney World. © Steven Lieb...
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Friday, 29 March 2013

2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Dancing princesses

Posted on 19:13 by the great khali
The next stop on the 2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Photo Topiary Tour is the dancing princesses.On either side of bridge between the United Kingdom and French pavilions are the two dancing princesses - Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.             © Mary LiebmanSleeping Beauty topiary© Steven LiebmanCinderella topiary© Steven LiebmanCinderella topiaryThe complete Photo Topiary TourPeter Pan...
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'Iron Man 3' exhibit coming to Disneyland

Posted on 18:22 by the great khali
Stark Industries is coming to Disneyland.Set pieces from the new movie "Iron Man 3" will be part of a new exhibit opening April 13 at Innoventions, according to the Disney Parks Blog.The exhibit feature Iron Man suits Mark I-VII – the same suits featured in “Iron Man 3.” Simulators will also allow people to see what it’s like to operate the latest pieces of the Mark 42 Iron Man armor, and even test repulsor blasts.If you can't make it to Disneyland,...
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New hats coming out for next Limited Time Magic

Posted on 17:55 by the great khali
The next Limited Time Magic begins April 1 with the continuation of the Year of the Ear and new Ear Hats at Disneyland and Disney World, according to the Limited Time Magic site.In Disney World, Strawberry Ear Hats will be available for purchase at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. In Disneyland, Crazy Cone hats inspired by the motel from the Disney/Pixar film "Cars" will be available at Sarge's Surplus Hut in the California ...
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Thursday, 28 March 2013

Eating around the 2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

Posted on 18:29 by the great khali
Whoever suggested adding food and beverages to the Epcot International  Flower and Garden Festival in Disney World really should get a massive raise. And a tall Dole Whip with spiced rum. I'm buying!We spent a couple of days grazing at the food booths and enjoying the topiaries. (Note: Don't graze at the topiaries.) A number of our choices were on the "Try It" menu of healthful fruit- and veggie-focused fare. As much as we loved the brisket,...
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Marvel will publish 'Once Upon a TIme' graphic novel

Posted on 18:18 by the great khali
Marvel Comics will produce a graphic novel based on ABC's "Once Upon a Time" in September and is expected to again publish Star Wars comics starting in 2015.On Sept. 4, Once Upon a Time: Shadow of the Queen, an all-new original graphic novel hardcover based on the TV show will be released, according to comicmix.In the graphic novel, the Evil Queen has captured the Huntsman’s heart. With the Huntsman a slave, experience the never-before-told tale...
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Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Celebrate National Something on a Stick Day at Disney

Posted on 17:49 by the great khali
This doesn't sound like a real thing, right? National Something on a Stick Day? Well, I saw it on the Internet, so it must be true. Thursday is the Day, and Disney World is the perfect place to celebrate. Or whatever it is you do with a day like this.© Mary LiebmanDisney has an impressive menu of food on sticks, and we're not even talking about those ginormous turkey legs.Knock yourself out with:Caramel apples: Disney is the master of the...
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2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Phineas and Ferb topiary

Posted on 17:41 by the great khali
The next stop on our photo topiary tour of the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is Phineas and Ferb.The duo, plus Agent P in the background, has one of the most popular spots in the park, behind Spaceship Earth.© Steven Liebman© Mary Liebman© Mary LiebmanThe complete Photo Topiary TourPeter Pan charactersWinnie The Pooh charactersBeauty and The Beast charactersWoody from "Toy Story"Lotso from "Toy Story 3"Lady and The TrampThe...
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Tuesday, 26 March 2013

2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: China topiary

Posted on 19:17 by the great khali
There are two topiaries at the China Pavilion during the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in Disney World. The first is a trio of pandas which can be found on the walkway outside of the pavilion.The second, you need to walk inside a bit. It is the dragon and it is also placed inside a fountain area. The real fun thing about the dragon is that a spray of water erupts from it every minute or so.© Steven Liebman© Steven Liebman© Steven...
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Photo of Grand Floridian construction in Disney World

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Construction of the new DVC villas at the  Grand Floridian in Disney World continues. Here's the latest look as the work progresses on the 147 villas, which are supposed to be open by the Fall of 2013.© Steven LiebmanConstruction of the Grand Floridian vil...
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Disabled man stuck on Disneyland ride is awarded $8,000

Posted on 17:50 by the great khali
A disabled man stuck on the broken down "It's a Small Word" ride at Disneyland was awarded $8,000 after being stranded for three hours, according to an Associated Press report.© Steven LiebmanInside the It's a Small World rideWhile other people were evacuated, Jose Martinez who is in a wheelchair and needed to urinate for three hours was stuck on the ride with the famous theme song continuously playing.Martinez' lawyer David Geffen said half of the...
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Disney World announces artists schedule for April

Posted on 17:16 by the great khali
Tyler Dumas and Annick Biaduet are just two of the artists who will be appearing at Disney World during the month of April, according to the Disney Parks Blog.Monty Mandovan art pieceHere's the schedule: April 4: ACME Archives Artist Annick Biaudet appears at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to sign her newest releases inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”April 5: Disney Design Group Artist Tyler Dumas will be appearing...
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2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Snow White topiaries

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The next stop on our Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival photo topiary tour is Germany with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.The topiaries are placed in a line opposite the pavilion and there is a great view of Spaceship Earth behind Snow White.  Now, for those who have trouble naming the dwarfs here you go Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy. And if you are wondering how they got their names, here's a look at the...
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Monday, 25 March 2013

Minnie Mouse gets new designer dress for Disneyland Paris events

Posted on 18:54 by the great khali
Minnie Mouse is adding a new dress to her closet.Disney photo from YouTube videoFor the first time a major designer has made a dress for Minnie Mouse which she will wear during special events at Disneyland Paris, according to the Associated Press.Lanvin's designer Alber Elbaz designed a smaller-sized red tiara alongside a thick, bejeweled blue hourglass gown with padded shoulders. It was unveiled on catwalk presentation."Walt Disney was the one...
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2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Buzz Lightyear topiary

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"To infinity and beyond."The next stop on the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Show Topiary Tour - Buzz Lightyear in front of Mission Space. (If you've missed any of the other topiaries, the full tour links are below.)© Steven Liebman© Steven LiebmanThe complete Photo Topiary TourPeter Pan charactersWinnie The Pooh charactersBeauty and The Beast charactersWoody from "Toy Story"Lotso from "Toy Story 3"Lady and The TrampThe TrollSnow White...
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Sunday, 24 March 2013

Lilo & Stitch part of Disney DVD releases in summer 2013

Posted on 15:55 by the great khali
The summer months will see about seven DVD releases from Disney including two-movie collection of Lilo & Stitch and The Emperor's New Groove.Here's what's coming out May through August:May 7"Doc Mcstuffins: Time For Your Checkup," this is episodes 1-5 from the Disney Junior television show.May 21"Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Quest For The Crystal Mickey" is the feature plus for additional episodes."Howl's Moving Castle" is a Studio Ghibli...
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2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: The Troll topiary

Posted on 12:39 by the great khali
Today's Topiary Tour at the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in Disney World takes us to the Norway Pavilion. And the Troll - don't look into his eyes. In Norse and early Scandinavian folklore trolls possess magic powers and are hostile to men. In Norse mythology they have been known to live in isolated mountains, rocks and caves. And even though they have been known to live under bridges that is NOT where the phrase toll bridge...
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Saturday, 23 March 2013

2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Lady and The Tramp topiary

Posted on 05:00 by the great khali
The 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Topiary Tour continues. This time we head over to Italy for our favorite romantic pair - Lady and The Tramp.The movie was ranked  95 out of 100 in the "100 Greatest Love Stories of All Time" by the American Film Institute in their 100 Years...100 Passions. The only other animated film which made the list was "Beauty and the Beast," which ranked 34.©Mary LiebmanThe complete Photo Topiary...
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Walt Disney Marathon weekend adds another race

Posted on 04:30 by the great khali
The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is slowly becoming the Walt Disney Marathon Week.Disney has announced that is in 2014 the event will be expanded to five days, from Jan. 8-12 and will include a 10K, according to a news release and a new - The Dopey Challenge.The 10K is being added to the Family Fun Run 5K, the Disney Half Marathon, the Disney Marathon and Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge. The Dopey Challenge includes running all four timed...
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Friday, 22 March 2013

New Mickey Mouse live show opens May 25 in Disneyland

Posted on 20:00 by the great khali
The new Mickey Mouse live show at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland will begin May 25.Disney concept art of the new "Mickey and the Magical Map."“Mickey and the Magical Map” shows Mickey as the sorcerer’s apprentice. According to a Disney news release, Sorcerer Yen Sid sets his Mapmakers to make map capable of taking dreamers to any place imaginable and so large it spans the entire stage of Fantasyland Theatre.Mickey stumbles upon...
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Disney announces Limited Time Magic Easter Experience in Disneyland and Disney World

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The next Limited Time Magic Experience at the Disney parks centers around Easter, Disney announced on its website.From March 25-31, 2013 Disneyland and Disney World will have a number of activities.© Steven LiebmanA Mickey Mouse Easter Egg from the Limited Time Magic Easter Egg Hunt.At the Magic Kingdom in Disney World and Disneyland Park Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny make an appearance. In the Magic Kingdom the couple will visit Town Square...
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2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Show: Lotso topiary

Posted on 03:00 by the great khali
The thing about the Lotso topiary at the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Show in Disney World is not the pink hue of the flowers which help create the image.What is memorable is the scent. Yes, get within five feet of the topiary and you will smell strawberries. The smell is pumped into the air to remind you that the pink stuffed teddy bear from "Toy Story 3" was made with a strawberry scent.Lotso is the second topiary in the American...
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Thursday, 21 March 2013

Hollywood Studios parade and live entertainment closing down April 6 in Disney World

Posted on 13:59 by the great khali
The Hollywood Studios parade and a live street show will close down on April 6 in Disney World, according to the Orlando Sentinel.                                   © Steven LiebmanCarl from the movie "Up" in the Pixar and Pals parade slated to be closed Arpril 6. 2013.The Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun Parade which can now been seen daily at 3 p.m. highlights...
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