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THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF A TALE AS OLD AS TIME BY SAM ALLEN

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Since its debut 25 years ago, “Beauty and the Beast” has remained one of the most acclaimed and beloved Disney movies. Due to this popularity, it has been represented at Walt Disney World in a variety of ways from lives shows to elaborately themed restaurants.

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STEAMBOAT WILLIE ON MAIN STREET U.S.A. BY SAM ALLEN

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This week marks the 88th anniversary of the premier of “Steamboat Willie,” the fist cartoon with synchronized sound, at New York’s Colony Theater. The short is considered so important in Disney history that its November 18th release date has long been considered the official birthday of its star, Mickey Mouse.

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SAMSON WINS AT SARATOGA SPRINGS BY SAM ALLEN

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Inspired by New York’s city of Saratoga Springs, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort pays tribute to famous elements of its real life counterpoint in a number of ways.

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A CHOCOLATE BUG’S LIFE AT EPCOT’S FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL BY SAM ALLEN

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Over the course of Disney•Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life,” Heimlich the Caterpillar is shown to have a nearly insatiable appetite. As a result, one wonders what his reaction would be to find that his likeness…

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B. B.WOLF’S BIG BAD WEATHER VANE BY SAM ALLEN

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During the transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, several celebrity chefs including Art Smith and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto have opened up shop in the neighborhood.

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BOO’S NOT-SO-SCARY DISGUISE BY SAM ALLEN

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One of the more unique aspects of “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” at Magic Kingdom compared to other Walt Disney World offerings is that it both allows and encourages guest of all ages to dress in costumes.

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LOOK OUT FOR CRUELLA DE VIL! BY SAM ALLEN

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When it comes to Disney Villains, few have been as memorable as the outrageous Cruella de Vil. With an entire section of Disney’s All Star Movies Resort dedicated to 1961’s “101 Dalmatians,”

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TIMON AND PUMBAA POINT THE WAY TO THE CIRCLE OF LIFE BY SAM ALLEN

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Just one year after 1994’s record-breaking debut of “The Lion King,” Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa appeared in another film: “The Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable.”

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REEL VOGUE SPOTLIGHTS MICKEY’S SILENT ANCESTORS

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While Mickey Mouse may be the most famous Disney rodent, he is surprisingly not the first. In fact, some of Mickey’s early ancestors are currently getting some time in the spotlight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of  the window displays at Sunset Boulevard’s “Reel Vogue,”…

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I SWEAR I SAW A DRAGON AT DISNEY SPRINGS! BY SAM ALLEN

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When the already massive “World of Disney” store at Disney Springs expanded to become even larger in late 2015, this not only brought more floor space for merchandise but also room to include even more references to Disney’s animated characters.

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