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POSTED Wed, 08/26/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Star Wars Half Marathon Announced for Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort is turning to the Dark Side. runDisney has announced an all-new half marathon weekend, the Star Wars Half Marathon: the Dark Side. The race pays homage to the dark side of the Force, and now the Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon will be called "The Light Side."

POSTED Tue, 07/21/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Is Updated Version of Soarin’ Headed to Disney’s US Theme Parks?

When Disney CEO Bob Iger unveiled the details for Shanghai Disney Resort last week Disney fans discovered that one of the new attractions at Shanghai Disneyland is called "Soaring Over the Horizon." This attraction is an updated version of Soarin' that takes guests around the world, instead of just over California.

POSTED Sat, 05/30/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Parks and Resorts Surveying Guests about Possible Change in Ticket Pricing

If you're planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation you already know that a one-day ticket to the Magic Kingdom for guests ages 10 and older is $105 plus tax. A one-day ticket to the other three theme parks is $97 plus tax. But could those prices be changing?

POSTED Tue, 05/26/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registrations Open this Summer for Several runDisney Events

Over the course of the next three months registrations will open for three very popular runDisney events: the Star Wars Half Marathon weekend, the Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend, and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon weekend. And if you're planning on running any of these races you need plan accordingly.

POSTED Thu, 05/07/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop No Longer Selling Products with Peanut Butter

The next time you're craving a peanut butter and chocolate sundae at the Walt Disney World Resort you'll find one less place to indulge. The Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Downtown Disney has stopped using peanut butter as an ingredient in sundaes, chocolates, or as a topping.

POSTED Fri, 05/01/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Disability Access Service Card Goes Digital

Disney's Disability Access Service Card has gone digital. As of April 30 cast members will no longer be writing down return times for attractions but will now scan guests' tickets or MagicBands. This change has been instituted so that the disability accommodation can be integrated with My Disney Experience.

POSTED Sat, 04/25/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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PANDORA Jewelry Boutique Opens inside Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom

If you're looking to fill up your Disney-themed PANDORA bracelet while you're at the Walt Disney World Resort you'll find everything you need at the new boutique in the Magic Kingdom. Uptown Jewelers on Main Street U.S.A. is home to a new PANDORA Jewelry Boutique.

POSTED Sat, 04/18/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Alex and Ani Designs Coming to Disney Parks this Spring

A couple new collections from Alex and Ani are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort this spring, and one special collection is debuting at Disneyland Resort for the 60th anniversary celebration. If you're looking to add to your Alex and Ani collection or if you're thinking of buying your first Disney Alex and Ani bangle, read on!

POSTED Tue, 04/07/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Save Money for Your Disney Vacation with the Disney Vacation Account

UPDATE: ON July 25th, 2017 Disney sent out a letter to it's vacation account holders stating "Thank you for your participation in the Disney Vacation Account program. At this time, we are discontinuing the program and no new accounts or contributions are being accepted."

POSTED Wed, 03/18/2015 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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It’s Time for the Second Annual March Magic Tournament with Disney Parks

It's mid-March which means it's time for that big college basketball tournament but it's also time for the second annual March Magic Tournament from the Disney Parks. The tournament features 32 teams inspired by favorite Disney Parks attractions that will battle it out for the title of ultimate Disney attraction, with the winner announced on April 6.

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POSTED Sat, 04/27/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2014 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Gets A Royal Up-Do!

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort has become one of the premier women's running events in the nation, and next year it's getting royal addition! Princesses will be able to challenge themselves even more with an Enchanted 10K and a two-race challenge to add a little more bling to your castle.

POSTED Tue, 03/12/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom

The Enchanted Tiki Room is one of the signature attractions in Adventureland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Present since opening day in 1971, it debuted as the 'Tropical Serenade' an almost identical copy of Walt's classic Disneyland hit.

POSTED Mon, 02/04/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mysterious "1952" Disney Movie Project Renamed "Tomorrowland"

On Jan. 28, Walt Disney Studios announced that its live-action film formerly known as "1952" will now be titled "Tomorrowland." It's a project shrouded in mystery and suspense with very little known about what the movie actually is. Disney fans and movie buffs alike have bantered about many possibilities for this film, since word of the project got out.

POSTED Thu, 01/31/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Profile of an Imagineer: Roger Broggie Jr.

Roger Broggie Jr. was the son of Walt Disney's original Imagineer. As a young boy of 11 he began working for the man he called "Uncle Walt" when he, and his brother Michael, tended Disney's backyard railway the Carolwood Pacific. He spent his teen years in the brand new Disneyland, watching it evolve, take shape, and giving a kid stamp of approval.

POSTED Mon, 12/31/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Celebrates “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” at the 124th Rose Parade

The 124th Rose Parade on January 1, 2013, marks 75 years of the Walt Disney Company's involvement with the Pasadena, California New Year's Day institution.

POSTED Wed, 11/14/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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Why More and More Women Are Signing Up to runDisney

Women-only running events (95% or greater female) are on the rise, with over 200 events in 2011. Women of all ages, all shapes and sizes, and all athletic abilities are coming together to take on the challenge of conquering a long distance run. There is a sense of camaraderie and a lack of inhibition at these events that have women flocking to run.

POSTED Fri, 09/14/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fantasyland's Be Our Guest Restaurant to Serve Alcohol with Dinner

Yesterday Disney Parks announced some of the biggest news in dining in their 40 year history. It's a groundbreaking decision to maintain the theme of a restaurant, and serve beer and wine at dinner in the Magic Kingdom. That's right.

POSTED Wed, 09/12/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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runDisney News & Updates

It has been quite an exciting few weeks in the world of runDisney. Race season officially began over Labor Day weekend with the Disneyland Half Marathon and Jimmy Gabrow set a new course record by winning the race in 1:05! Cars Land was the main focus of the weekend beginning with the Cars Land 5K Rally that finished with racers running down Route 66. Half marathoners also had the chance to run through Cars Land on their course, many through a sea of neon in the morning darkness.

POSTED Mon, 08/27/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Magic Kingdom's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Continuing along on our Mountain Tour of WDW, we head towards the far end of the Magic Kingdom's Frontierland. In the arid dessert the spires of rockwork fashioned after the rising buttes of Utah and Arizona's Monument Valley rise high into the air, but it's below in the mine shafts under the landscape that guests can climb aboard and encounter the thrill of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

POSTED Wed, 05/16/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Melissa W.
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Fun Android Applications for Disney Fans

Last month we showcased three fun Disney apps for your iPhone but we didn't want to forget about the Android users! There are quite a few fun apps on the Android Market to bring some Disney into your everyday life and to help you out when visiting the Disney Parks.