Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Merida Crowned as the Eleventh Disney Princess at Magic Kingdom Park

posted on May 11th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager


Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new official Disney Princess!

Merida Coronated as the Eleventh Disney Princess at Magic Kingdom Park

Merida, the heroine from the Disney●Pixar film, “Brave,” was officially welcomed into Disney royalty earlier today in a ceremony held at Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.

Presiding over the ceremony was Gymnastics gold medalist Gabby Douglas, and of course, our Disney Princesses: Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana and Rapunzel, were in attendance.

Check out the video below to see the royal ceremony for yourself!

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This Week in Disney Parks Photos: Norway Turns 25, Cars Land at Night & More

posted on May 11th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager


This week on the Disney Parks Blog, some of my favorite photos came from the Norway Pavilion at Epcot, which just had its 25th anniversary. If you haven’t seen them, don’t miss the gallery below, which was snapped by Disney photographer Gene Duncan.

Journey to Norway Without a Passport in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot

Not to be outdone, Disneyland Resort photographer Paul Hiffmeyer also showed off some amazing nighttime images of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. Have you visited Radiator Springs yet?

Be sure to check out the gallery below for more images of our week at Disney Parks.

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Take 5: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Disney Parks

posted on May 11th, 2013 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks


Book a Family Portrait Session with Disney Fine Art Photography & Video and Receive a Magical Mother’s Day Gift Proclamation

Mother’s day is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to show our appreciation. This May 12, honor mom with the royal treatment at one of the many Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resort spas, give a magical gift from Disney Floral & Gifts, or more. Whether you’ll be celebrating the special day at Disney Parks or at home, read the posts below for tips, gift ideas, and dining options that mom is sure to love.

Take 5: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Disney Parks

  1. Give Mom a Magical Wish for Mother’s Day – This Mother’s Day, get Mom something special with the “A Magical Wish: Fulfill A Dream” gift package available from Disney Floral & Gifts.
  2. Relax, Rejuvenate & Unwind at Disney Resort Fitness Centers, Spas & Salons at Walt Disney World Resort – Get a little “me time” this Mother’s Day at Disney resort fitness centers, spas and salons at Walt Disney World Resort.
  3. A Magical Mother’s Day Disney Present Back by Popular Demand – The Family Portrait Session and gift certificate with Disney Fine Art Photography & Video is back by popular demand just in time for Mother’s Day!
  4. Delicious Ideas for Mother’s Day at the Disneyland Resort – Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day meal to remember at the Disneyland Resort.
  5. Happy Haven: Mandara Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – Send Mom to the Mandara Spa, the happiest spot inside the Happiest Place on Earth.
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Don’t Miss Woody’s All-American Roundup This Summer at Disneyland Park

posted on May 10th, 2013 by Shawn Slater, Communications Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment


Ever since Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree opened last year at Disneyland park, this corner of Frontierland has been the place to go for fun times, from the Halloween Carnival and Santa’s Jingle Jangle Jamboree to a “Limited Time Magic” reunion with some “long lost” Disney friends. Well, this summer the Jamboree is introducing something new in the form of Woody’s All-American Roundup, a flag-wavin’ patriotic celebration of the Old West!

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Yummy Confection Goes to the ‘Dark Side’ for Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World Resort

posted on May 10th, 2013 by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer


Just in time for Star Wars Weekends, this designer cupcake is back – rich chocolate-peanut butter filling and chocolate frosting with Darth Vader and a kitschy saber (actually a plastic pick) topping the confection.

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VIDEO: Special ‘Limited Time Magic’ Viewing Area for ‘Magical’ Fireworks Spectacular at Disneyland Resort

posted on May 10th, 2013 by Erin Glover, Manager, Social Media and Print, Disneyland Resort


As Thomas Smith first told us last week, we’ve got a special “Limited Time Magic” treat for you “Glow With the Show” fans here at the Disneyland Resort. For a limited time, you can experience “Magical” fireworks spectacular from a special viewing area on Main Street, U.S.A., if you wear your “Glow With the Show” ears. Take a look at the … well, magical time that awaits you in this video!

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‘Limited Time Magic’ Spotlight Makes Time for Mom this Mother’s Day at Disney Parks

posted on May 10th, 2013 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager


This week, the “Limited Time Magic” spotlight shines on timepieces from Disney Parks. My parents recently visited me in Florida for about two weeks. Before they left, we visited Downtown Disney Marketplace as my mother was in search of a new Minnie Mouse watch. That trip helped me find a few timepieces that I thought would make for perfect Mother’s Day gifts this weekend. Here is a look at some of my favorites.

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A ‘Picture Perfect’ Tradition at the Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort

posted on May 10th, 2013 by Darcy Clark, Marketing Manager, Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort


On more than one occasion, I’ve been accused of being “old-fashioned” and “sentimental” (I take both as compliments, by the way!), so when I heard the story of Vincent from Silhouette Portraits and the family from Strongsville, OH, I was instantly enamored.

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Disney Parks After Dark: Fireworks at Beast’s Castle in New Fantasyland

posted on May 9th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager


Just when you thought New Fantasyland couldn’t get any prettier, someone turns out the lights and adds fireworks.

This week’s Disney Parks After Dark photo is an amazing shot of Beast’s Castle that was snapped during a recent performance of Wishes nighttime spectacular. Can you imagine the view from up there?

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It’s Hip and Happening at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

posted on May 9th, 2013 by Michelle Harker, Merchandise Marketing & Communications Project Manager, Disneyland Resort


I know there are a lot of Disney fans out there, not to mention Hipsters, who fell in love with the Hipster Mickey art by Jerrod Maruyama when it first made the scene in June 2012 with the opening of WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District. Surely, you remember this cool guy?

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