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POSTED Tue, 01/13/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Research Using Video to Detect Behavior of Giraffes at Night

Researchers with the Disney Research have developed a new video technique that will automatically detect unusual giraffe behaviors at night. The technique was tested by monitoring four giraffes at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

POSTED Mon, 01/05/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces ‘Flip Side’ Sweepstakes for January

We can't think of a better way to start the New Year than winning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation that includes an overnight stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite at the Magic Kingdom.

If that's your idea of the best way to ring in the New Year then you'll want to enter the 'Flip Side' Sweepstakes that was recently announced by Walt Disney World.

POSTED Wed, 12/04/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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House Where Walt Disney was Born to be Restored and Preserved

Today in honor of Walt Disney's birthday, WDB Restorations LLC is announcing the groundbreaking on the restoration and preservation of the home where Walt and Roy Disney were born in Chicago.

Chicago's Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proclaimed today to be "Walt Disney Day" in honor of the groundbreaking.

The home, located at 2156 N. Tripp Avenue, was built by Elias Disney in 1893 and was designed by their mother Flora. Elias also built several of the other homes on the street.

POSTED Wed, 09/25/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Research Invents Microphone That Transmits Sound through Your Fingertips

If you've ever wanted to send someone a secret message simply by touching their ear, Disney Research has come up with a way to do just that.

This new invention - called the Isihin-Denshin - takes the sounds that are spoken into a microphone and transforms it into a low current inaudible signal that is then sent back into the speaker's body. And this is where it gets really sci-fi - when the person who spoke into the microphone touches another person's ear that inaudible signal vibrates in the person's earlobe, recreating sound.

POSTED Tue, 08/20/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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First Masai Giraffe Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has a Name Thanks to Disney Parks Blog Fans

Earlier this summer a baby giraffe was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom - the very first Masai giraffe born at the park - and of course he needed a name. Not just any name would suit this little guy, so the Disney Parks Blog set up a contest to have the fans pick a name.

There was a list of names chosen by the animal care team and readers of the blog had a few days to make their picks.

POSTED Fri, 07/19/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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2013 Disney Legend Award Honorees Announced

Eight more Disney Legends will be honored for their contributions to the Disney legacy at next month's D23 Expo.

POSTED Fri, 07/12/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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New Alternate Reality Game ‘The Optimist’ Allows Participants to Explore Walt Disney’s Vision of Tomorrow

If you ever wanted to know what it might be like to be part of a secret project that involves solving a mystery based on Walt Disney's plans for tomorrow, then there's a new alternate reality game just for you.

POSTED Mon, 07/01/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Á La Mode’ Costume Contest Honoring Fans’ Creativity Planned for D23 Expo

At the D23 Expo, fans often dress in costume to honor their favorite Disney movie, attraction, or character. And at this year's D23 Expo those fans and their creativity will be showcased at the first-ever A La Mode Costume Contest.

POSTED Wed, 06/26/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Photos from Walt Disney’s Personal Camera Released to Members on New D23 Website

This week D23: The Official Disney Fan Club officially relaunched its website and some of the new member-exclusive content are never-before-released photos from Walt Disney's personal camera.

POSTED Mon, 06/24/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Former Disney Carolwood Estate Up for Sale for $90 Million

Nearly six decades after Walt and Lillian Disney built their dream house on Carolwood Drive in Los Angeles' Holmby Hills neighborhood, the 3.7 acre estate is on the market. Asking price: $90 million.

It's amazing what you can miss when you're running through the parks to ride the latest e-ticket ride. In this column we explore a variety of hidden attractions and tucked away treasures throughout the Disney parks and resorts.

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POSTED Thu, 04/22/2021 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Baby Mandrill Arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom recently welcomed a newborn to the troop of Mandrills that resides on the Kilimanjaro Safari. Mandrills are members of he primate family that are known for their olive green or dark grey pelage with yellow and black bands and a white bellies. Their hairless faces with a colorful elongated muzzle are distinctive and inspired the look for the mystical Rafiki in Disney's The Lion King.

POSTED Tue, 12/22/2020 - 07:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Replay: Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks

I long for the day that full fireworks spectaculars return to lighting up the night sky over Cinderella Castle. But, until that time there's no reason that we all can't enjoy holiday magic from years gone by. Sit back and hit play for a 2019 showing Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks from Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

POSTED Mon, 12/21/2020 - 07:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Holiday Cheer At Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground

Some of the most unique accommodations that you can stay in at the Walt Disney World are located at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground where 750 acres of pine and cypress forest give way to charming loops that evoke the timeless beauty of the American frontier. All year long guests may encounter roaming wildlife such as deer, rabbits, ducks and armadillos. This isn't any ordinary campground though and during the holidays it gets bedecks with cheer just like everywhere else on property.

POSTED Wed, 11/25/2020 - 07:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Enjoy Musical Merriment With Disney Cruise Line’s ‘Frozen, A Musical Spectacular’

The Disney Cruise Line is home to Broadway-style shows that bring your into the world of your favorite Disney friends. Gather your family around and join us for a virtual watch party where we'll travel to the Kingdom of Arendelle to see the original cast from the show's opening production of "Frozen, A Musical Spectacular."

POSTED Wed, 11/11/2020 - 07:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month and honor current, past and fallen military heroes. Earlier this month "The Thunderbirds" U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron flew over Walt Disney World Resort performing two passes above Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, including the famous "Delta Break" maneuver.

POSTED Mon, 10/19/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Stunning Mosaic Murals At Disney's Riviera Resort

Disney's Riviera Resort is a showcase of beautiful artwork at every turn and guests opting to use the Disney Skyliner get to view an imagineers beautiful ode to flight. Rising 20 feet in the air and arching overhead through a tunnel in the building, two stunning mosaic murals showcasing Disney storytelling of European tales creates a shared mosaic sky that reaches from our world into the realms of fantasy.

POSTED Wed, 08/12/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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NBA Coverage From Inside The Bubble At The ESPN Wide World of Sports

Disney fans have long known that life is better "in the bubble" but in 2020 the NBA discovered a new way to play through a crisis, and Walt Disney World has been the key. Sports fans are invited to join in at home through ESPN's continuing comprehensive coverage of the historic NBA restart.

POSTED Thu, 07/30/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Watch Disney Cruise Line’s 'Tangled: The Musical' Virtual Viewing

The Disney Cruise Line is home to world class entertainment, with exclusive Broadway-style shows based off of Disney favorites that can't be seen anywhere else. Each night onboard the magnificent Disney ships a magical spell is cast over the auditorium taking guests on an enchanted trip through stories of our hearts.

POSTED Mon, 07/20/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Outside Of The Parks – Connecticut

Like many a Disney fan I like to get my Disney fix in wherever I can find it, that's why today we're headed to Connecticut with Walt Disney World for Grown-ups Member JoAnnC for a sweet time. If you are driving through New England on Interstate 95 in Connecticut, I recommend a stop at the Pez Visitor Center in Orange. If you plan your visit right, you may witness the production floor in operation.

POSTED Mon, 07/06/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Baby Zebra Born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

A new female Hartmann's mountain zebra foal has been welcomed by the heard that makes its home at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Phoenix arrived on May 6, 2020 and is the second foal born at the resort this year. Her name was chosen by the care team as a symbol of strength and renewal as Walt Disney World moves forward in this difficult time.