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Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy Topiaries to Debut at the 21st Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

It isn't easy being green, but Kermit is going to give it a try at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival next year when he debuts as a topiary alongside his long-time love Miss Piggy. The dynamic duo will appear in the World Showcase topiary display.

The 21st annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival takes place from March 5 until May 18, and will feature nearly 100 topiaries.

Celebs Sign Petition to Stop Barneys' Disney-Themed Christmas Window Displays

Celebrities have added their names to the petition to stop Barneys from moving forward with a Disney-inspired Christmas window display at their New York location.

A version of the intended display was recently released and shows favorite Disney characters (think Minnie, Daisy and Goofy) re-imagined as super-tall, super-thin models. The petitioners complaint stems from the message the display could send to young girls.

An excerpt of the petition reads:

Celeb Meals Coming To WDW As Part of Food & Wine Fest

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is just around the corner, and this year there are a few meals with celebrities planned as part of the fest. In October, guests can choose to rub elbows and break bread with the likes of Cat Cora, John Lasseter, Andrew Zimmern and the Voltaggio brothers this October.

First up is a five-course dinner with Cat Cora at her Disney Boardwalk restaurant, Kouzzina by Cat Cora. Guests can sign up for either the October 2 or October 4 meal. Cost is $170 per person.

Disney Dream Portraits Coming to a Magazine Near You

Disney Dream Portraits are back and will grace pages of certain magazines this fall. These two photos, which feature celebrities taking on various Disney roles and personas, are a first look at the newest round of Dream Portraits by photographer Annie Leibovitz.

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New Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portraits

It's been nearly two years since there were fresh pictures for the Disney Dream Portraits series, but that wait is over as Disney Parks recently unveiled three new Annie Leibovitz portraits.
The nearly four-year-old series features well-known celebrities captured as well-loved Disney characters. This latest round of portraits includes some villains- a first for the series.

Star Wars Weekends Dates Are Set

In a galaxy far, far away. . . well, maybe not so far. All of you Star Wars fans out there, mark your calendars for 2011's Star Wars Weekends. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20 through June 12, Disney's Hollywood Studios will host the popular, annual, immersive Star Wars Weekends. This is a chance for guests to rub shoulders with a large assortment of Star Wars characters as well as take in special parades, trivia challenges and other themed events.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Epcot

With Michael Douglas' health issues a constant headline, it was nice to see he and wife of 10 years, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, out and about enjoying a day in the parks.

The celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in Epcot, with kiddos Dylan (at left, age 10) and Carys (at right, age 7).

While Zeta-Jones and Douglas' anniversary is technically November 18th, the couple was seen in Epcot on the 24th.

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2018 Holiday Happenings At Walt Disney World

Updated! 9/25/18: Walt Disney World is always a great place to go, but during the winter holidays it just seems like there is a touch more magic in the air. Every nook and cranny of the property is decorated with a festive flair and holiday charm takes over. If you're planning a winter vacation, we've got a few sets of dates you'll want to know.

What's In The Disney Movies Pipeline Through 2019

It's time once again for the great Disney Movie News Round-up. Hey Disney Grown-ups! Welcome back as we do a quick round up of a ton of movie news in a rapid fire round. We will span the gamut from Marvel to Star Wars and every Disney property in between. So let's get this round-up started.

Star Wars Weekends Celebrity Guests Announced

In less than one month, Star Wars Weekends will open its doors once again in the beautiful Florida sunshine at Disney's Hollywood Studios. As the event approaches, more and more surprises and news is filtering out from Walt Disney World about all of the galactic happenings. Now we have the official list of all of the celebrity attendees showing up and Star Wars Weekend this year, and it is very impressive indeed.

2014 Star Wars Weekend Celebrity Line Up

Only a couple of weeks away from the beginning of Star Wars Weekends, Disney has released the list of all your favorite actors and actresses and the dates that they will be participating in this years event. Before we look at the list, the two hosts this year are celebrities in their own right and deserve special consideration.

Zachary Levi Launches Indiegogo Campaign For Nerd HQ

Earlier this week, actor Zachary Levi launched a 46-day crowd-funding campaign called "I Want My Nerd HQ." With a $1 million target goal, the fund will go to help to finance the popular fan event Nerd HQ in San Diego, California.

Levi is known by Disney fans everywhere as the voice of the debonair thief Flynn Rider from Disney's animated sensation 'Tangled,' and more recently as the swashbuckling Fandral in 'Thor: The Dark World.'