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FUN FRESH WEEKENDS AT EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL

The Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival is now in bloom at Walt Disney World® Resort. With fresh, farm-to-table flavors, vibrant gardens, interactive playgrounds and rocking entertainment the Festival boasts fun-filled exploration for every age and interest.

During Festival weekends, guests can celebrate the great outdoors at nature-themed events, including:

Art in the Garden Weekend: April 1-3, 2016

Guests can view nature through the eyes of “Plein Air” artists and discover one-of-a-kind Disney works of art on display around World Showcase.

Outdoor Family Fun Weekend: April 8-10, 2016

Families can enjoy the benefits of sharing quality time together at select Festival gardens. As a bonus, animal specialists fromDisney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park will be on hand at the Festival Center to share how bugs play an important role in helping a garden thrive.

Earth Day Weekend: April 22- 24, 2016

Guests can take part in interactive activities, discoveries and more as they celebrate the place we all call home! Plus, they can learn about the efforts to protect coral reefs and other marine life at The Seas with Nemo & Friends―a special tribute to the amazing creatures that dwell in our vast oceans.

Florida Fresh Weekend: April 29- May 1, 2016

Guests can explore the bounty of the Sunshine State from Apalachicola to Zellwood at this Festival Center-based event.

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs: May 6- 8, 2016

Guests can marvel at amazing flora designs that defy description inside the Festival Center from 10 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Plus, each weekend guests can reach for new horticultural heights by visiting the Festival Center for inside tips, DIY inspiration and top gardening trends. The Festival Center is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the event.

And, don’t forget … pop bands with hits spanning the decades take the stage every Festival weekend for the Garden Rocks Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre. Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice, Bad Company, former lead singer BRIAN HOWE, Georgia Satellites and Darlene Love make their Festival debut this year.

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs now through May 30, 2016. Admission to Epcot is required. While most Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival events are included with your theme park ticket, many experiences require a separate purchase or a separate admission fee. Availability is limited for some experiences. Events may be rescheduled or cancelled at any time.

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Walt Disney Records Announces Compilation Album Everybody Loves Disney

Walt Disney Records has released the compilation album Everybody Loves Disney, now available at all download stores (http://smarturl.it/elda1) and streaming services (http://smarturl.it/eldsta1). The album features YouTube stars with a combined 14 million subscribers and 2.7 billion views, delivering their own unique interpretations of classic Disney songs. Each artist revealed their music videos on their respective social media platforms on the digital album release date, Friday, March 25^th. The unique collaboration between the label and YouTube stars is in celebration of last year’s Top 10 Billboard album, We Love Disney, produced by David Foster.

Everybody Loves Disney highlights include “Go the Distance” (from “Hercules”) by Kurt Hugo Schneider (3M subscribers) with Hollywood Records artist Shawn Hook. Hook’s current single, “Sound of Your Heart” is a Top 25 hit at Top 40 radio and is #1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Chart. The video for “Sound of Your Heart” has amassed over 4 million online views. Additionally, Sam Tsui (2.3M+ subscribers) performs “The Rainbow Connection” from “The Muppets” and Alex G (1.5M subscribers) performs her version of “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin.”

Everybody Loves Disney track list follows:

“Go the Distance” – Kurt Hugo Schneider and Shawn Hook
“Colors of the Wind” – MAX
“Can You Feel the Love Tonight” – Tyler Ward
“Friend Like Me” – Todrick Hall
“A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” – David Choi
“A Whole New World “– Alex G
“Let it Go” – Peter Hollens
“Rainbow Connection” – Sam Tsui
“Zero to Hero” – Gardiner Sisters
“Wan’na Be Like You” – Tessa Violet

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LIGHTNING, MOTORS, ACTION! BY SAM ALLEN

The long-awaited transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be taking a major step forward on April 2^nd with the closing of the majority of Streets of America Backlot. Among the venues confirmed to be removed is ‘Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show,” which gives guests a behind-the-scenes look at how big screen car chases and other automotive-based stunts are created.

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Photos – Epcot Flower & Garden Festival ‘Prehistoric Plants’

Take a look at photos from the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival ‘Prehistoric Plants’

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Photos – Zootopia’s Nick Wilde and Judy Hops in Move It, Shake It, Dance & Play It Parade

Take a look at Zootopia’s Nick Wilde and Judy Hops in Move It, Shake It, Dance & Play It Parade at Magic Kingdom.

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Prepare your heart to say goodbye to Tom Hiddleston’s Loki cries forever

Hold on to your Infinity stones, because this is going to hurt. In a new interview, Tom Hiddleston — OUR Tom Hiddleston — states that his next outing as Loki will be his last. Prepare to cry a galaxy full of tears.

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‘Rivers Of Light’ Questions & Answers

In less than a month Disney’s Animal Kingdom will debut a new nighttime show – Rivers of Light.

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Photo – Disney’s The Jungle Book Sand Sculpture

Take a look at the gorgeous sand sculpture created at Epcot for the upcoming movie, ‘The Jungle Book’.

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Disney World or Disney cruise? 9 reasons to go for the cruise

Families thinking about a long weekend at Disney World might want to consider visiting Mickey Mouse on the high seas instead. Depending on the dates, a three-night Bahamian itinerary on the Disney Dream runs a family of four between $2,000 and $3,000, not much more than 3-day Park Hopper passes, Disney hotel stays, parking and meals.

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Photos – Disney Transportation Bus Decorated for Easter

We love coming to Walt Disney World over and over because you never know what surprises are in store. Take a look at the awesomely decorated Disney bus we stepped onto.