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Disney expanding Soarin’ and Toy Story Mania! at Disney World

Two of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World in Orlando are getting an expansion, which should cut down on the incredibly long wait times for both rides.

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‘Beauty And The Beast’: ‘Downton Abbey’ Star Dan Stevens To Play The Prince

Dan Stevens is about to swap ‘Downton Abbey’ for an enchanted castle, as it seems he’s set to play the Beast in Disney’s upcoming ‘Beauty and the Beast’ remake.

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Joss Whedon: ‘Avengers’ Sequel Was a “Nightmare” Due to Expanded Superhero Cast

Directing arguably the most anticipated sequel of the year is no easy feat. But Joss Whedon said dealing with fans’ expectations for Avengers: Age of Ultron was not the main challenge, but the expanded superhero ensemble.

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Run Like a Princess, or the Story of the Disney Marathon Machine

To visit Disney as an adult, especially an adult without children, is a surreal experience. But to be at Epcot at 3:30am, hours before the parks open, with thousands of runners—many dressed in pink tutus and tiaras—evokes an entirely different feeling.

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Walt Disney World becomes founding sponsor of Orlando City Soccer

Walt Disney World President George Kalogridis, Senior Vice President of Disney Sports Enterprises Maribeth Bisienere, Mickey Mouse, Orlando City Soccer Club owner Flávio Augusto da Silva and several players, including Kaká, pose in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom to mark the announcement of a multi-year agreement between the two brands. The deal, announced March 4, makes Walt Disney World Resort a founding sponsor of the club mere days before Orlando City will make their Major League Soccer debut March 8 on ESPN2.
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The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders

The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via audio webcast at www.disney.com/investors beginning at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT on March 12, 2015. The presentation will be archived.

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Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron – Trailer 3

Ultron lays out his plans for decimating Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the latest trailer for Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” in theaters May 1!

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Walt Disney Animation Studios Reveals New Zootopia Concept Art

Walt Disney Animation Studios has revealed new concept art from Zootopia.

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Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast is the first direct-to-home release to be recognized with the Common Sense Seal

Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast is out on Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on March 3rd. Exclusively through Disney Movies Anywhere you will find the bonus feature “My Dad’s Movie: Hanging Out at the Premiere” where you get the chance to hear from Director, Steve Loter’s daughter about helping her dad come up with the story and follow them as they attend their first screening of the movie.
The Common Sense Seal was created in 2014 to recognize quality media for families. The films are selected based on their potential to significantly impact families by presenting worthwhile themes, positive messages and role models and have broad appeal across a range of ages.

The seal has been awarded seven times to such notable studio and independent films as The Book of Life, Big Hero Six, and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.

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Walt Disney World’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride to close May 11 through Sept. 25, 2015

The iconic boat ride will close in a few months for upgrades, and it won’t reopen until well after the summer rush.

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