Beginning April 18, guests at Disney Parks on both coasts will be able to enjoy an exclusive sneak peek at Walt Disney Studios’ “Maleficent,” which opens in theaters May 30. Read more on the Disney Parks Blog: http://bit.ly/1iqyVjl
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Disney Offers Obama Minimum Wage to Florida Park Workers
Walt Disney Co. has offered to raise starting pay at its Florida theme parks by 25 percent to $10 an hour over two years, almost matching the federal minimum wage sought by President Barack Obama.
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Happy Easter! Happy Spring! Happy, Happy Everything! by Jennifer Romano
Easter is just around the corner, and Walt Disney World is a wonderful place to celebrate your Spring Break! Now, you might be concerned about the crowds, but if you plan out your vacation, you can enjoy beautiful weather as well as some special events that only occur during this time of the year.
First, the parks are filled with lovely flowers during the spring. The Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom at Epcot, and many special events take place during this festival. For example, there are Flower Power concerts in the evening, demonstrations of various gardening techniques, a Monsters University playground, a butterfly habitat, and even various food offerings that celebrate both organic and natural ingredients. The Flower and Garden Festival is also home to many creative topiaries as well as various flower arrangements throughout Epcot.
Epcot is not the only park that is filled with flowers; Magic Kingdom is also decked out with lots of spring flowers. Every flowerbed is filled with bright colors that add to the beauty of this park. In addition to flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will be out and about visiting with guests in the coming weeks. Although it is not particular to Spring time, the new Festival of Fantasy parade is also a welcome addition to the Magic Kingdom. The bright colors that adorn the floats and the high energy level of this parade are some of the perfect ways to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring!
If you take the monorail around to the various Magic Kingdom resorts, you will also find lots of hints that spring has begun. For example, the Grand Floridian is home to a yearly display of beautifully crafted and decorated Easter eggs. These eggs portray scenes from different Disney Animated features as well as Disney characters. The level of detail in these eggs is amazing! They are completely decorated 360 degrees around. If you enjoy hunting for hidden Mickeys, there are also lots of hidden Mickeys in this display. Not only is the Grand Floridian home to this art display, it is also another place to find beautiful flowers. Even the garbage cans are adorned with Easter Lilies!
If you have the opportunity to spend some time at Walt Disney World this spring, definitely make the trip to both Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Both of these parks are gorgeous during this time of year, and you can enjoy all of the special offerings that are available. Until next time, have a magical day, and keep moving forward!
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Photos – Construction around Hub & Central Plaza Area by Cinderella Castle – Part 1
Take a look at the construction going on around the Hub and Central Plaza area in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. This is Part One of our photo gallery.
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Photo – Dopey at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Attraction
COMING SPRING 2014 – A springtime opening is planned for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a rollicking family-style coaster and the crown jewel of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Park. Walt Disney World Resort guests will be treated to an exciting, musical ride into the mine “where a million diamonds shine” as the lovable world of Sleepy, Doc, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy and (pictured) Dopey comes to life.
One feature will be first-of-its-kind ride vehicles mounted in cradle-like pivots that allow the vehicles to swing back and forth during the ride. Adding to the fun, the journey will be accompanied by beloved music from the Disney film classic. On their adventure, riders pass by animated figures of Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs and playful forest critters. The attraction will complete New Fantasyland, largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Gregg Newton, photographer)
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Video – Magic in the Details: World-Class Dining & Accommodations on Disney Cruise Line
Each Disney Cruise Line voyage is one-of-a-kind with amenities and legendary service that only Disney can provide. Hear from Marcy with the Disney Parks Moms Panel why part of the value of a Disney cruise is the magic in the details…and how world-class accommodations and dining are always included.
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Photo Gallery – Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade – Part 1 (Anna & Elsa)
Take a look at Part 1 of our photo gallery of the new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom.
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Disney-Themed “Dancing with the Stars” Hits Season Highs with Teens and Kids
From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” finished as Monday’s most-watched TV series for the 5th week in a row, topping NBC’s “The Voice” in head-to-head competition by a best-of-season 2.5 million viewers (14.2 million vs. 11.7 million). “Dancing” also posted its most competitive finish this season with “The Voice” in Adults 18-49, pulling within one rating point (2.3/7 vs. 3.3/10). In fact, “Dancing” took 2nd in the 2-hour time period over CBS and Fox across all key Adults (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54) and Teens 12-17, while beating “The Voice” in Kids 2-11 for the broadcast lead. “DWTS” was the No. 1 most social broadcast series on Monday night with 129,774 tweets.
- On a night celebrating the music of Disney’s animated movies, “DWTS” was up week to week by 5% in Adults 18-49 to tie its 2nd-highest rating this season, while earning new season highs with Teen 12-17 and Kids 2-11.In addition, the show was up over the same night last year (13.4 million and 2.2/6 on 4/14/13) in Total Viewers (+6%) and Adults 18-49 (+5%), marking its 3rd straight week of year-to-year growth on both measures.
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Ratatouille comes to Disneyland Paris on 10 July 2014
A totally immersive experience awaits guests in a brand new rat-traction, Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy. Once shrunk to the size of a rat, families will be whisked off for a culinary adventure in the company of Remy and his friends.
After scurrying across Parisian rooftops, guests will tumble down into the busy kitchens and dining room of Chef Gusteau’s prestigious eatery. Keeping out of Skinner’s reach has never been so much fun.
It’s a treat for more than the taste buds, from 10 July 2014.
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