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DE Jonathan Allen, Top 3 NFL Draft Prospect, Takes A Break From Training to Visit Walt Disney World Resort

Former Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen – who is expected to be a Top 3 NFL draft pick and who is training for the 2017 NFL Combine at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort – took a break from workouts to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the weekend where he and his family experienced many signature attractions, including Expedition Everest. On this thrilling journey, Allen, his friends and family boarded a runaway train ride and ventured into the attraction’s Forbidden Mountain in search of the legendary yeti that guards it.

Lake Buena Vista, FL. (Feb. 4, 2017): Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen traded his shoulder pads for a Mickey Mouse T-shirt over the weekend while he and his family discovered Disney's Animal Kingdom. Allen and his group braved the peaks of Expedition Everest, a thrill ride that takes guests forward and backwards through the icy peaks of the Himalayas. Allen, who is expected to be a Top 3 NFL Draft selection is training for the 2017 NFL Combine at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with renowned performance trainer, Tom Shaw. Shaw regularly trains college players who are preparing for the NFL Combine in ways that help improve their draft stock. Over the years, Shaw has worked with more than 145 NFL first-round draft choices, 10 No. 1 picks and 11 Super Bowl MVPs in his career, many of which he has trained at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

Allen is one of several NFL draft prospects training for the combine at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex with renowned performance trainer, Tom Shaw. Shaw has also trained notable NFL stars such as Dak Prescott, Jameis Winston, Calvin Johnson, Deion Sanders, Peyton Manning and many others.

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Photos – Kawaii – Japan’s Cute Culture in Japan Pavilion at Epcot

Check out these photos of Kawaii – Japan’s Cute Culture in Japan Pavilion at Epcot.

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History behind ‘I’m going to Disney World!’ at the Super Bowl

“I’m going to Disney World!”

We’ve seen the ads and heard the iconic phrase after Super Bowl wins from some of the game’s most iconic athletes, but how did this tradition come to be?

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Super Bowl Hero James White Marks a 30-Year Tradition in Gala “Going to Disney World” Parade Monday at the Magic Kingdom

It was 1987 when the winning quarterback in Super Bowl XXI began a tradition of going to Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate. That would carve out a place synonymous with glory and achievement in sports and other human endeavor.

NFL Super Bowl star running back James White starred in a milestone Disney moment Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, Ð "going to Disney World" in a celebration parade down Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. White, who helped rally his team to a dramatic 34-28 overtime win over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI, continues a Disney tradition dating to 1987. White turned in an electrifying performance Sunday, scoring three touchdowns in the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. On Monday, White shared a float with Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters in a high-energy parade complete with confetti. Both Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California have honored special achievement across the 30-year history of "going to Disney" celebrations. (Steven Diaz, photographer)

Thirty years later, that same honor fell to running back James White, a hero of Super Bowl LI in Houston. White caught one touchdown pass and rushed for two others – including the game-winner in overtime – to help rally his team to an epic, come-from-behind 34-28 victory over Atlanta to capture the NFL Championship.

For his on-field heroics, White was honored with a celebratory parade Monday down Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park. Park guests and NFL fans alike lined the iconic street as White smiled and waved from a float he shared with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other Disney characters.

NFL Super Bowl star running back James White joins Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse after starring in a milestone Disney moment Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, Ð "going to Disney World" in a celebration parade down Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. White, who helped rally his team to a dramatic 34-28 overtime win over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI, continues a Disney tradition dating to 1987. White turned in an electrifying performance Sunday, scoring three touchdowns in the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. On Monday, White shared a float with Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters in a high-energy parade complete with confetti. Both Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California have honored special achievement across the 30-year history of "going to Disney" celebrations. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Afterwards, White posed for photos with Mickey and Minnie and enjoyed some fun time in the park, experiencing some of its most popular attractions such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

That continued a 30-year tradition of the Super Bowl hero celebrating his team’s victory at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort.

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New Magic Awaits at Epcot | Walt Disney World Resort

Travel around the globe, under the sea, into outer space…and beyond at Epcot! Discover the magic of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, where moments and memories have no limits.

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Watch – B-Roll & Sound Bites: Super Bowl Hero James White in Magic Kingdom Park Parade

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  • James White in parade down Main Street, U.S.A. with Disney Characters
  • James White riding the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction
  • James White posing for photos with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

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James White, NFL Star Running Back

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Super Bowl Hero James White “Going to Disney World!”

Seconds after helping lead his team to a thrilling, come-from-behind 34-28 overtime victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI, running back James White had another milestone moment to smile about.

He’s going to Disney World!

White, fresh from a record-setting performance in which he caught 14 passes for 110 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning score, continues a tradition that began 30 years ago, in 1987. White is scheduled for a celebration parade Monday afternoon at the Magic Kingdom, before throngs of cheering fans and park guests.

Monday marks the fourth time a member of his team participated in the Super Bowl parade at Disney, dating to 2002. No NFL team has had a player appear more than four times in the iconic parade.

White joins a stellar 30-year history of heroes from sports and beyond who have celebrated special achievements at either Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or Disneyland Resort in California.

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First look: Paddlefish opens at Disney Springs (PHOTOS)

Another icon of the former Downtown Disney entertainment and dining complex at Walt Disney World Resort has entered the Disney Springs era with a new look and some old favorites.

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Photos – Inside the Anime Section in the Japan Pavilion

Anime fans have long known that the Japan pavilion is home to some amazing anime merchandise.  The pavilion has added a separate room now to house all of the anime merchandise.  Take a look below at some of the items available.

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DINING PACKAGES NOW ON SALE FOR 2017 EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL

Yesterday, we announced the great acts coming to Walt Disney World® Resort as a part of the “Garden Rocks” concert series at the 2017 Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival. Today, we have some more exciting news. You can now book dining packages that include reserved seating for some of the concerts – pairing some of your favorite Epcot restaurant meals with reserved seating for some of your favorite bands!

Dining Packages are available on these dates:

  • March 3-6, 10-13, 24-27, 31
  • April 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24
  • May 5-8, 19-22

Prices for Breakfast Packages start at $39 plus tax (for adults) and $23 plus tax (for children, ages 3-9). Prices for Lunch Packages start at $39 plus tax (for adults) and $15.50 plus tax (for children, ages 3-9). Prices for Dinner Packages start at $53 plus tax (for adults) and $17.50 plus tax (for children, ages 3-9).

Garden Rocks concert performances are held each Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Festival. Show times are at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. & 8 p.m. each night. Concerts are included with regular park admission to Epcot.

To book a dining package, please call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. Advance reservations are highly recommended, as these events fill up quickly.

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