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After this long, harsh winter, it's impossible to begrudge our Northern friends for wanting to spend time in our Florida sunshine. So, in the spirit of a warm welcome, here's a guide to what's new at the parks, including the attractions that have hatched since last year's spring break. We've grouped them by types of visitor. View the full article

Are you thinking about planning a summer vacation at Walt Disney World Resort? Our latest offer, available now, gives you 30% off select resort rooms when you stay for five nights, and 35% off when you stay for six or more nights. Plus, you could save even more when you upgrade to a Magic Your Way room and ticket package with minimum 6-day tickets. View the full article

This photo was taken a few months ago - in the middle of January - on a night with an almost full moon and one of the clearest night skies that I’ve seen in a long time here at Disneyland park. The moon was so bright that, instead of trying to get detail in the moon, I thought I would use a setting called the F-22 star. By setting the aperture somewhere between F-11 and F-22, any bright light source will result in a large “starburst.” I ended up using F-18 at 15 seconds with an ISO of 800. The camera was a Canon1DX with the 24-105mm lens set at 40mm and mounted on a tripod. While I was taking the photo along Big Thunder Trail, many guests stopped to comment to me about how beautiful the moon looked, take photos of the moon themselves and tell me how much they loved Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. View the full article

Finally, it’s the first day of spring! While everyone up North begins to officially thaw out (hopefully), it’s the perfect time to celebrate the place at Walt Disney World Resort that was created by thawing out - Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. View the full article

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel & Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel each earned an environmentalist certification from the California Green Lodging program! The environmentalist certification represents the state’s top rating for travelers seeking green lodging. Fewer than 1% of Orange County hotels share this level of certification with the Disneyland Resort hotels. View the full article

Stars of stage and screen were spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week, with Katie Holmes and Tina Fey each making visits to Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

Last year around this time, I shared a first look at the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley. Since then, these colorful handbags and accessories, developed especially for Disney Parks, have been a hit with Guests who want a splash of color in their everyday lives. As spring arrives, I'm delighted to announce a new event titled, "A Perfect Petals Brunch featuring the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley," is coming to World ShowPlace at Epcot on Sunday, May 4. This ticketed event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will feature the release of a brand new color called "Mickey's Perfect Petals." I recently spoke with Cathy Dawson, merchandiser for accessories at Disney Theme Park Merchandise, to learn more. View the full article

The next destination on our Mediterranean voyages I want to tell you about is Crete, the largest island in Greece. The port is in the capital city of Heraklion, where you'll be surrounded by lively Greek culture and spectacular island scenery. View the full article

Looking to have some fun during your spring break? Here’s a glimpse of the merchandise events happening this April at the Disneyland Resort! View the full article

How cute is this Lightning McQueen souvenir bucket we found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – and best of all, you can get it filled with healthful Mickey Check goodies: Dannon Danimals Yogurt, apple wedges, carrot sticks, goldfish crackers, apple-cinnamon snack bar and choice of lowfat milk or water ($11.99). View the full article

Cinderella Castle has a new look, but it's only temporary. View the full article

Our friends at Tokyo Disneyland just announced that a new version of Jungle Cruise - Jungle Cruise: Wildlife Expeditions - will debut at the park this fall. View the full article

Last week, we celebrated the arrival of the “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade” at Magic Kingdom Park. Our Maleficent dragon wallpaper was so popular that today we’re sharing the second in that series with you. This design is inspired by the Bubble Girl costume from the parade. View the full article

Disney's film plans include sequels to "The Incredibles" and "Cars." The company also confirmed all 10 board members who were up for reelection. Walt Disney Co. held its annual meeting in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday and used the occasion to reveal a few tidbits about its forthcoming film projects, including a pair of animated sequels and the company's first "Star Wars" picture. View the full article

Do you have your brackets penciled in yet? What are some of your favorites to advance to the finals? View the full article

Disney's "MagicBands" are more than the latest theme-park fashion statement. The colorful wristbands are at the heart of the company's billion-dollar MyMagic+ technology system, which allows visitors to make reservations, along with other benefits. View the full article

Now is your chance to get fit and register for the inaugural Disney Fit Challenge at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, September 26-28. View the full article

On this day in 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean debuted at Disneyland in Anaheim. Nearly 50 years later, as part of The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger unveiled creative details including the first-ever Pirates-themed land and a new Pirates of the Caribbean attraction designed for the Shanghai Disney Resort. We wanted you to be among the first to have all the details. View the full article

The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is returning to Anaheim in 2015. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will present the D23 Expo the weekend of August 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, right across the street from the Disneyland Resort. Once again, all the wonderful worlds of Disney will come together under one roof including film, television, music, games, and — of course — theme parks! View the full article

As the saying goes, visions are seldom all they seem! View the full article

Are you ready to make an entrance and arrive in style at our award-worthy Imagination Gala – A Magic Carpet event? This year’s Disney Trade Celebration 2014 is set to take place September 5 – 7, 2014 at World ShowPlace in Epcot. So join us as we honor our ‘bests’ in Disney films, storytelling, characters and attractions with an Imagination Award, represented by none other than a Golden Figment. View the full article

With the release of Disney’s “Frozen” on Blu-ray combo pack on today, the consumables team at Disney Parks has introduced what is now my favorite character apple ever made – Olaf! I visited Main Street Confectionary at Magic Kingdom Park this morning to check it out. View the full article

At Disney California Adventure park, behind The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, lies Audio Central, one of the most important areas in all of the Disneyland Resort. I recently spoke with Stage Technician Brian White, who explained how audio engineers make the magic of music come to life each day. View the full article

Have you seen the film “Saving Mr. Banks” yet? It’s the story of the unique relationship between Walt Disney and author P. L. Travers and how the film “Mary Poppins” came to be. Our team was lucky enough to celebrate the release of this film back in December with two Disney Parks Blog meet-up events that offered sneak peeks of the film. View the full article

CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line invites families to explore the culturally rich and exotic locales of the Mediterranean with one-of-a-kind Port Adventures during its 2014 European sailings. From May to August 2014, the newly re-imagined Disney Magic returns to the Mediterranean with exciting new ports and popular destinations, treating guests to the best of ... View the full article