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Jessica Chastain Featured as Merida in New Disney Dream Portrait by Annie Leibovitz

The newest Disney Dream portrait marks the first time that a Pixar character has been featured in the series.

Photographer Annie Leibovitz's latest portrait features Academy Award-nominated actress Jessica Chastain (The Help, Zero Dark Thirty) as Merida from Brave.

The title of the portrait is "Where your destiny awaits" and features Chastain on horseback in Merida's famous green frock, aiming a bow and arrow.

Highland Games Tournament Coming To Epcot This Summer

"Brave - The Highland Tournament Games" are coming to the Rose Walk in Epcot this summer. Starting June 1, Epcot will be hosting a series of kid friendly games based on its newest flick "Brave."

A number of activities will be available for kid participation, including a Mini Caber Toss, a Cake Toss, a Haggis Flip and archery. There also will be a kids' playground.

The real reason this story is mentioned on this Walt Disney World for Grownups site is the Rose Walk, where the games are planned to be held, will also be a site for enhanced wireless access.

Meet Merida From 'Brave' At Walt Disney World

While her movie isn't set to hit the big screen until next month, the heroine from Disney-Pixar's latest animated movie is ready to meet guests at Walt Disney World.

Merida, the flame-haired female lead from the flick "Brave," has taken over the Fairytale Garden for "Tangled" characters Rapunzel and Flynn in her own meet and greet. Guests can experience this new enhanced version of a meet and greet with Merida at the garden near Cinderella's Castle in the Magic Kingdom. The experience features an archery component as well as bear cubs from the movie.

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New Nighttime Spectacular, Happily Ever After, Coming to the Magic Kingdom in May

The Magic Kingdom is getting ready to debut a brand new nighttime spectacular. The new show, Happily Ever After, will premiere on May 12 and features animation, fireworks, and more. The show will replace Wishes.

Disney Offers a Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes of the Festival of Fantasy Parade

Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade doesn't debut until later this spring, but Imagineers and builders are hard at work creating the parade's magical floats.

Recently the Disney Parks Blog gave fans a sneak peek behind the scenes, showing how some of the floats were created. Construction on the floats began several months ago.

Swiss Family Treehouse โ€“ An Often Overlooked Attraction

You have probably walked past it a thousand times and in your quest to get a Dole Whip you haven't given it a second glance. Or maybe you walk by and wonder why there's a tree in the middle of Adventureland. Or maybe you're one of the adventurous guests who have actually climbed to the top.

It's Time to Get Brave! A Review of the Newest Film from Pixar

A few months ago I had the unique opportunity of visiting Pixar Studios to get a sneak peek of their latest movie Brave, which is their 13th animated feature. The movie was not yet completed but we were able to watch the first 30 minutes. From the very start of the film, I was gripped and when the lights came on I was so disappointed!

A Trip to Pixar Studios in Emeryville, California

A few weeks ago I had the unique opportunity of visiting Pixar Studios in Emeryville, California to learn more about their upcoming movie Brave and watch the short film La Luna.

John Carter Disappoints at Box Office

For the time being, Disney may just have to stay away from any movies mentioning the word Mars. After a disappointing opening weekend of only $30.2 million, Disney's John Carter stands to lose Disney $200 million.