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Disney News Round-up: New Teaser Trailer for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5,’ DFB Launches new YouTube Channel, and More

Welcome to another edition of our Disney news round-up. Today we're talking about a new YouTube channel from our friends at the Disney Food Blog, the Muppets returning to Epcot, and much more. And of course, we're keeping all our friends and readers in Florida in our thoughts today as the state prepares for Hurricane Matthew.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Kimberly-Clark Corporation Announce New Strategic Alliance

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and the Kimberly-Clark Corporation recently announced a new strategic alliance that will increase the availability and offerings of Kimberly-Clark products at the Disney theme parks and on Disney Cruise Line ships.

Florida Man Banned from All Disney Parks for Life After Making a Meth Lab Joke

File the following under "what not to say at to cast members at the Walt Disney World Resort." A Florida man was recently banned for life from all Disney theme parks after making a joke about building a meth lab while he was speaking to a cast member at Disney's Pop Century Resort.

Disney Launches New Shop Disney Parks App

It's happened to all of us at one time. We see the perfect Disney souvenir and think "Oh I'll come back later and get it" and then you forget. And by the time you remember you've already returned home and now your left wishing you had picked up that great gift.

D23 Panels Include Theme Park Updates, Movie News, and More

There are just a couple weeks until the D23 Expo 2015 kicks off at the Anaheim Convention Center and Disney fans are eagerly anticipating announcements about the future of the Disney theme parks, movies, and more.

MyMagic+ Program and MagicBands Expanding to Other Disney Parks

Soon Walt Disney World Resort won't be the only Disney Park utilizing the billion dollar MyMagic+ program that includes the ubiquitous MagicBands. According to recent reports, the system will be expanded at other Disney theme parks in some variation.

Walt Disney World Resort Clarifies Policy on Selfie Sticks in Theme Parks

The next time you're ready to take the plunge on Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom just remember to keep your hands, arms, legs, and selfie sticks inside the ride vehicle at all time. Because, while selfie sticks haven't been banned at the Disney theme parks, they are prohibited on all attractions.

Four Seasons Resort Orlando Named a Five Diamond Hotel by AAA

AAA recently announced the latest hotels and restaurants to achieve Five Diamond Rating and the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort was on the list. The Four Seasons Resort Orlando is the only Five Diamond rated hotel in the Orlando area.

Walt Disney Imagineering Announces Finalists in the ‘Imaginations’ Design Contest

The finalists in the Imaginations design competition have been announced by Walt Disney Imagineering. The competition's purpose is to "nurture the next generation of Imagineers" and bring new perspectives to Walt Disney Imagineering.

Agreement between Disney Parks and Mylan Inc to Provide EpiPen Access in Theme Parks

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Mylan Inc, the maker of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr, recently signed a multi-year agreement that will provide guests with access to EpiPes in Disney's domestic theme parks and on Disney Cruise Line ships.

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Top Ten Tips For Waiting In Long Queues At Walt Disney World

If there is one thing you can count on during your Walt Disney World vacation, it's that you're going to have to wait in line. You can be sure that if you're headed for newer attractions, such as those in Toy Story Land and Pandora: The World of Avatar, the standby wait times are going to be several hours long. That's quite a chunk of time. But as the meerkat says "Hakuna Matata," because we've got the Top Ten Tips For Waiting In Long Queues At Walt Disney World.

Bringing Food into Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Even if you aren't traveling to the Walt Disney World theme parks with a baby who needs baby food, you might consider bringing your own food into the parks.

This decision might be due to the fact that you want to save money or snack credits or maybe someone in your traveling party has food allergies and they need their own food. Or maybe you don't want to spend the money on bottle water.

No matter the reason, guests often wonder if bringing food into the Disney World theme parks is allowed and the simple answer is yes.