Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap Sept. 19, 2010

We had some fun with the Disney Villains on the blog this week with the announcement of a most unique battle – who’s the baddest of them all? Maleficent has the lead after the first week of voting but it’s still early. Who do you pick?

Villain voting runs through October 28. Let us know your prediction in the comments.

Also, we welcomed new author Jean Volante to the blog this week. Jean has one of my favorite titles, manager of Dream Making at Disney Floral & Gifts, and some great stories to share. Keep an eye out for her next post. Now, here’s the list of other stories that hit the blog this week.

Special ‘World of Color’ Shows for Annual Passholders – Disneyland Resort annual passholders were treated to two exclusive showings of “World of Color” this week.

Sink Your Teeth Into This: A Sweet Treat at Disney Parks – Pam Brandon introduced us to the Giant Mickey Peanut Butter Cookie with Chocolate, available at Disney Parks.

Vinylmation – Toy Story – Now in 9-Inch – We released Vinylmation 9-inch figures based on characters from Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story September 17 at D-Street in California and Florida.

First Taste of La Hacienda – Take a look inside La Hacienda, they new restaurant in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot.

New Parade Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios – The entertainment team at Walt Disney World Resort is in the midst of developing a new parade for Disney’s Hollywood Studios featuring some favorite Pixar pals.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Scheduled to Open in 2012 – This week, we shared a new rendering of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort coming to Walt Disney World.

Presenting Your Royal Princess: Disney Floral & Gifts In-Room Celebration – Disney Floral & Gifts offers an “In-Room Celebration” gifting experience called, “Presenting Your Royal Princess,” in which the Princess in your life can receive some pretty magical gifts and surprises in her Disney Resort room.