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POSTED Sun, 05/15/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Details Emerge On New Pixar Short "La Luna"

Fans of Pixar short films have had some pleasant surprises recently as details regarding the newest short "La Luna" have emerged. Earlier this month, Pixar released a synopsis and a still photo from the short, and this week saw even more bits of information about the film surface.

Reportedly attached to the full-length film "Brave," "La Luna" tells the story of a young boy who goes to work for the first time with his father and grandfather. The way the trio commutes to work is a bit unconventional as they row out to sea in an old wooden boat, and the work itself is a mystery.

POSTED Tue, 02/15/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Animator Bill Justice Passes Away

Bill Justice, a Disney animator, passed away at a Santa Monica nursing home last Thursday. He had just turned 97. Fans might not recognize his name, but undoubtedly know some of the characters he helped bring to life by animation for Disney favorites.

He began his career with Disney in 1937 and went on to work on such classics as "Fantasia" and "Bambi." In fact, he animated Thumper, a beloved "Bambi" character, as well as fan favorites Chip and Dale. The opening Mickey Mouse March for the 1950's show "The Mickey Mouse Club" is also among his animation credits.

POSTED Sun, 11/28/2010 - 04:44 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Tangled Tops Charts as Highest Grossing Thanksgiving Weekend Opening

Disney's newest animated film has won its place in history with the highest-grossing Thanksgiving weekend opening on record!

"Tangled," which centers on a coming-of-age story featuring well-known character Rapunzel and her suitor, Flynn Rider, opened to an $11.5 million day, and is expected to make upwards of $65 million this weekend.

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POSTED Thu, 06/13/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Learn About Conservation with the Cast of ‘The Lion King’ at ‘The Circle of Life’

If you find yourself with an extra 20 minutes or so to spare before your Soarin' FastPass can be turned in, take a short walk upstairs to the Harvest Theater in The Land Pavilion and catch a showing of The Circle of Life.

POSTED Wed, 05/08/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Shorts: Mickey Mouse in Croissant de Triomphe

Some guys will do just about anything for their girls and Mickey Mouse is no exception. The Mouse pays homage to his beautiful girl in this brand new Disney Short film that's taken the Internet by storm. A fast frolick through France begins when Minnie Mouse runs out of croissants at her Parisian cafe!

POSTED Wed, 02/20/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Niche Story Rooms at WDW Resort Hotels

Walt Disney World is known for the exciting and detailed themes of it's Resort Hotels. They not only offer a safe and clean room to stay in close to the Parks but through the magic of Imagineering have a way of transporting you from the reality of Central Florida to exotic locals around the globe and even into the worlds of Disney Movies. Staying "on property" is a truly magical experience no matter where you stay. However, some of Disney's resorts offer special niche rooms that offer just a little bit more flair.

POSTED Wed, 10/24/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World's Value Resorts

If you are planning for a family traveling on a budget, or a group of theme park commandos who don't spend much time in their room during vacation, Disney's Value Resorts may be the place for you! Five fantastic bare bones hotels with whimsical Disney themes that give you all the benefits of staying "on property" without the high end price tag of a deluxe. The guest make up is diverse including young families, couples, youth sports teams, and large tour groups.

POSTED Tue, 10/16/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Looking Back: Walt Disney and the Alice Comedies

October 16th, 1923 is an important date for Walt Disney fans; it's that day that Walt signed a contract with M. J. Winkler to produce a series of Alice Comedies. Looking back through history it is widely considered to be the start of Walt Disney's success in its first incarnation as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. 89 years ago today, the Walt Disney Company was born.

POSTED Wed, 08/15/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Lion King Wing Opens at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

On Friday August 10th The Pride Lands of Africa opened in the third phase of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. The whimsically designed property, is situated just across the Generation Gap Bridge from Disney's popular Pop Century Resort. The opening of the Lion King wing celebrates Simba's journey, with landscapes and theming that reflect playful and poignant scenes from the Academy Award-winning Walt Disney Pictures animated film "The Lion King."

POSTED Thu, 07/05/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Disney Cruise Line Enrichment Series

If you're at all like me, you've wondered how would you spend sea days on a week long Disney Cruise. Well I assure you that in true Disney style the cast members strive to keep you entertained as well as offer something to learn. The spectacular enrichment series of engaging and sophisticated classes and seminars give adults a look behind the scenes and share some of the secrets of the Disney Cruise Line's magic.

POSTED Mon, 06/11/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Melissa W.
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Disney's Art of Animation Resort is Now Open

Disney's Art of Animation Resort officially opened to the public last week with guest being able to stay in the Finding Nemo section. Disney's newest resort is adjacent to Pop Century, but will have it's own bus transportation in addition to featuring 1,120 family suites that will sleep up to 6.

POSTED Wed, 05/02/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Melissa W.
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A Visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum Part 2

Thanks for stopping my to read the second half of my visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum. This fun interactive Museum in San Fransisco holds so much Disney History it was too much for just one post. As you walk through this modern interactive museum you explore Walt's life chronologically, and we continue today in that vein.

POSTED Tue, 05/01/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Melissa W.
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A Visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum Part 1

Walt Disney may have said that it all started with a mouse, but we can't forget that it also all started with him. Located in what was once a barracks on the main post of San Francisco's Presidio, the Walt Disney Family Museum is 40,000 square feet that honors Walt Disney's life and achievements. Last month, I had the chance to visit and spend a few hours learning about the man that brought so much happiness to this world.