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Looking to ‘grow’ your collection or ‘pick’ the perfect item from this year’s assortment of 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival merchandise? Now you can! Fellow author Steven Miller recently shared details about some of this year’s new merchandise, among other items. See what’s in bloom and be sure to keep an eye out because several of our beloved Disney artists will be on hand for special appearances and signings throughout the festival as well as during the Art in the Garden Weekend taking place Mar. 28 - 30. Tip: Passholders be sure to keep an eye out for special merchandise created just for you! View the full article

With so many new destinations for Disney Cruise Line in Europe this summer, the past several months have been very busy for me as I’ve worked with my team and tour operators in each port to design shore excursions like only Disney can do. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the new Port Adventures with you, starting today with a few in Sicily. View the full article

Music legend Johnny Cash was born on this day in 1932, and today we’re sharing a rarely seen photo of “The Man in Black” during a visit to Disneyland park.. View the full article

Are we blushing? The Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice awards were announced today, and Disney ships received 12 of the top awards including Best Overall, Best for Families, Best Service, Best Dining and Entertainment, Best Cabins and Public Rooms for the Disney Fantasy in the Large Ship category. These are the most awards we have ever received at a single time. View the full article

It’s that time of year again—spring is just around the corner and, even before that, we’ll be adjusting our clocks forward for Daylight Saving time. It’s also the time of year that we “spring forward” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate frogs, toads and other amphibians. View the full article

Days after raising ticket prices for the second time in less than a year, Walt Disney World on Tuesday introduced a new ticket discount. View the full article

Disney and digital just got a little closer, thanks to a huge assist by Apple. View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney and runDisney like to celebrate, and there is nothing better than when we can do it while surprising a guest at the same time. On Sunday at the Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals we were able to do just that. View the full article

I’ve got some updates to share from out of the rabbit hole and under the sea today about two temporary attraction closures coming up next month at the Disneyland Resort. First, Alice in Wonderland at Disneyland park will close at the end of the operating day on March 9 for an extended refurbishment. In addition to routine maintenance, minor changes will be made to the exterior of the attraction. Alice in Wonderland is scheduled to reopen summer 2014. View the full article

Considering planning a Disney vacation this summer? We’re happy to share a new reason you should book today - a new Magic Your Way ticket deal! View the full article

While some runners are still recovering from the Disney Princess Half Marathon Sunday (race results here), runDisney has announced a new half marathon coming to its race series this fall. View the full article

Regular readers know that movies inspire attractions at Disney Parks. And today, we’re thrilled to share that you’ll now be able to enjoy your favorite films with an all-new digital movie service and app called Disney Movies Anywhere. It’s free and ready to try. View the full article

A woman losing her battle with cancer had a wish fulfilled this past weekend as she was able to take a family trip to Walt Disney World. View the full article

Today feels different. There is a certain energy in the runDisney offices that has everyone on the edge of their seats. It is the kind of energy you feel at the start line of a race … an anticipatory energy that something big is about to happen. Little do we know we are onto something huge, and today is a landmark day in our runDisney history. We finally received that long awaited call, and it is time for our runners to assemble. View the full article

For the real deal, the celebration at Raglan Road at Downtown Disney West Side begins on March 7, a full 10 days before the official St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. That’s plenty of time to eat, drink, dance and do it all over again. View the full article

This week’s “All in the Details” photos were shot in Prince Eric’s Village, a small area that lies just opposite Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid attraction in New Fantasyland. One feature of the cartographer’s shop is a large seafarer’s map on the back wall that features plenty of intricate detail. View the full article

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to YouTube we go. View the full article

Earlier this month, Disneyland Resort cast members cheered the arrival of dozens of military heroes — accompanied by film star Gary Sinise — to the Disneyland Resort as part of a week of surprises arranged by the actor’s foundation in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the film, “Forrest Gump.” View the full article

Just minutes ago, Walt Disney Imagineering released a new video of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train during our live chat with Imagineer Dave Minichiello - and we wanted to be sure you didn’t miss it. View the full article

Imagineer Dave Minichiello will join us here on the Disney Parks Blog beginning at 2:30 p.m. EDT, to answer some of your questions about Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. We’ve received many questions so far, but please keep them coming! View the full article

Every time I think that the gourmet apples can’t get better, our Candy Makers at the Disneyland Resort take it up another notch. What can you expect to find this March? How does a Triple Chocolate apple sound? View the full article

A new parade debuted at Magic Kingdom Park on October 1, 1989 - the Disney Character Hit Parade (also known as the “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Parade”). View the full article

What’s the best way to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for a trip? Talk to someone who has been of course! Most likely they can share insights and bring up considerations you may have never even thought about. View the full article

It’s almost parade time! Today, we’re excited to share with you that the incredible, new daytime spectacular, “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade,” will make its grand debut at Magic Kingdom Park on Sunday, March 9. View the full article

New Zealand Olympian Kim Smith, 32, of Rhode Island is overall winner of the 13.1-mile race, Winter Garden man and woman are top area finishers Fairy godmothers in training waited under a pink arch to sprinkle pixie dust on about 24,000 runners who participated in the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Sunday. View the full article