'Phineas and Ferb's' Dr. Doofenshmirtz shows his bloopers and outakes on his weekly web series

If you haven't been keeping up with "Phineas and Ferb's" Dr. Doofenshmirtz on YouTube, now may be the time.

The weekly web series "Doof's Daily Dirt," which features the opinions and ruminations of this "evil scientist trying to take over the Tri-State area -- and also the Internet in his spare time" is hilarious.

This week's episodes gives us a behind-the scenes look at bloopers and outtakes from his weekly web series.

"Hello there, internet-types. This week we’re going to run a clip show. It's like recycling, only we're just going to show the bloopers, the outtakes, the gag reel and footage of me making a fool out of myself, which is less like recycling and more like just giving you our trash, like 'Hey, we threw this away because it was bad, and now you get to have it.' Enjoy," Dr. Doofenshmirtz announces.

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Courtyard hotel in the Marriott Village finishes renovations near Disney World

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A new board giving out information on area attractions and an updated dining area are are the two key parts of the renovations which took place at The Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village near Disney World.

A new 52-inch, interactive GBoard displays local weather conditions, provides driving directions, offers the latest flight information and offers tips about things to do in Orlando, according to a Marriott press release,

In addition, the note has reworked The Bistro which will feature breakfast and dinner menus. There is also a large communal table for families and small groups. The Bistro is serving Starbucks drinks and has a number of craft, domestic and imported beers for the evening.

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Special holiday shows are part of next Limited Time Magic at Disney World

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Special holiday shows are part of the next Limited Time Magic in Disney World.

A special Holly Jolly Trolley show from the citizens of Main Street, U.S.A. and a Wishes and Celebrate the Magic with special holiday finale are the focus of the special event which will take place Nov. 15 to Jan. 4, 2014, according to the Limited Time Magic website. 

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Special World of Color - Winter Dreams viewing area is next Limited Time Magic at Disneyland

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A special viewing area for the new "World of Color – Winter Dreams" is the next Limited Time Magic at Disneyland.

From Nov. 18-24, 2013 with a FastPass and Glow with the Show Ears guests will have access to a special viewing area, according to the Limited Time Magic website.

Access to the viewing area is on a first-come first-serve basis.

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Petition started to save Billy Hill and the Hillbillies at Disneyland

No one likes it when Disney decides to retire one of its attractions or shows. Over the years well over 100 have closed between Disneyland and Disney World.

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Each time a ride fades into Disney lore there is outrage and consternation.

This scenario is playing out again in Disneyland. Earlier this month we
reported that after more than 20 years Billy Hill and the Hillbillies will be retiring from the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. 

There is now a petition on change.org seeking to keep the show. Steven Iverson of Orange, Calif. hopes to get 2.000 people to sign on. So far he is 298 short of the goal.

"Uncountable guests plan their vacations and trips around the Billy Hill & The Hillbillies show, making it the highlight of their trip and their main focus once they arrive. This show is the main reason many people continue to purchase annual passes and travel from around the country. Disney needs to know how many people love this show and these great musicians, and how it will upset many guests and may cause them to lose valuable customers by guests not renewing annual passes or buying their traditional disneyland vacation tickets for the entire family," the petition states.

For many people this show has been part of a family tradition. Here's a look at what some people  have said about the closing:

"The Billy Hill show is like family. You cannot fire family. If you had any idea of how many audience members spirits are lifted or depression lessened by attending a Billy Hill show, you would not be considering their departure. Indicates to me that Disney management has no idea what it is doing. Sorry Walt, they got the train off the tracks," wrote John Moser of Joshua Tree, Calif.

"This show made me want to be an actor and comedian and now I am a professional actor and comedian! This show was the highlight of every family trip to Disneyland. Disneyland Resort needs outstanding theatre like this, to lose it would diminish Disneyland's standards of family entertainment," wrote Sarah Brooks of Riverside, Calif.

"I plan all of my Disneyland trips around the schedule of The Billy Hill Shows, so I can see as many A Team shows as possible. They are my most favorite thing on property. I have been to DL more than 10 times since I discovered the Billys. But I am not sure now when I will return. You are taking something very special and magical away from your guests. I can't express how sad I am about this decision, wrote Donna Miller of Middlebury, Ind. "

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Disney Facts: A look at World of Color-Winter Dreams

The California Adventure has added a new version of the World of Color featuring the characters from the upcoming Disney animated movie "Frozen."

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Programming for the “World of Color-Winter Dreams," which is in seven sequences, took three months, according to a Disney press release.

The new show is also coming from a new system with more than 17 million pixels in the screen. More than 700 high-power, color, LED strobe lights were installed along the side of the California Screamin’ coaster.

The holiday show starts off with a season’s greetings featuring the “World of Color” Honor Choir singing “Glow,” written especially for this new show. Then Tinker Bell’s traditional greeting from “Wonderful World of Color” summons Old Man Winter and the skating Frost Fairies.

In the next part of the show Olaf takes guests on a winter sleigh ride, encountering Bambi, Thumper and, from “Frozen,” sisters Anna and Elsa. Images of holiday cards follow with "The Toy Story" characters performing the Nutccracker.

Olaf returns and imagines himself enjoying the sunshine, then leads the audience in a holiday sing-along. In the finale Olaf welcomes a surprising Santa.

Here are some other fast facts about the show:

• The “World of Color – Winter Dreams” features more than a dozen songs, including  “Jingle Bells,” “Feliz Navidad” and “The Dreidel Song.” 
• The voices of more than 500 singers representing all 50 states in the U.S. appear in the pre-show.
• More than 1,400 submissions from around the country were received for the Honor Choir.
• Other Disney fans designed holiday cards and submitted them online to appear in the “Glow-A Season of Light” sequence.

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Harrods to open Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in its London store

Harrods is bringing a little bit of Disney to its London department store.

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Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a beauty salon which turns girls 3-12 into princesses, will open at Harrods alongside a new Disney Store and Disney Café.

On Nov. 25, the boutique will open and has been reimagined for the UK with the help of Walt Disney Imagineering, according to a press release.

Last year Disney UK and Harrods opened up a pop-up shop and now have decided to expand the partnership.

"Our partnership with Harrods will bring Disney magic to an iconic British store in a completely unique way. The Boutique lets children step into the world of classic Disney characters, celebrate the qualities like kindness and bravery that make them true heroes and heroines, and be transformed as Cinderella was in the famous Fairy Godmother scene from the movie," Anna Hill, vice president, The Walt Disney Company, UK & Ireland said.

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