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Ready for your morning tea? A “mad” cup of tea, that is? This week’s “Good Morning” shot was snapped of Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom Park. The pastel colors of the attraction are so beautiful against the morning Florida sky, aren’t they? View the full article

Do you have a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort booked for May? If so, here are some special artist showcases and events taking place this May that you don’t want to miss. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Be among the first to add the out-of-this-world hand-painted, limited-edition Ink & Paint cel Stitch Escapes to your collection! Take advantage of a special pre-purchase opportunity from May 9 through June 23 at 5 p.m. EST by visiting www.disneyurl.com/CelPreOrder. You can also look for the cel in stores and meet the Ink & Paint artists as part of a special signing June 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Stage 1 Company Store. Learn more. Disney Springs May 5 – 22: Representatives from Precious Moments dolls will be on hand this month as they showcase, you guessed it, fan favorite dolls from the collection. In addition to your favorite classics, this month Precious Moments will showcase its new Mother’s Day “Cherish” collection. Find them throughout the day, each day at Marketplace Fun Finds in Disney Springs Marketplace. Tip: Doll Designer Linda Rick will be on hand for special appearances May 20 – 22. Learn more. May 6 – 8: ACME Artist Rodel Gonzalez will take part in an artist showcase from 3 – 5 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m., each day at Art of Disney in Disney Springs Marketplace. Learn more. May 7: Join us as we welcome back Precious Moments Master Sculptor Hiko Maeda who will be on hand for a signing of the newest piece titled Treat Being With You from Noon – 2 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. at Art of Disney in Disney Springs Marketplace. Look for additional appearances by Hiko throughout the weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort. Learn more. Not able to make it? Disney Event Services will offer a limited number of sculptures, now until May 4 at 5 p.m. EST. Order Now! May 11 – 15: Artist Greg McCullough returns to Art of Disney in Disney Springs Marketplace with special appearances and signings from 1 – 8 p.m., each day. Learn more. May 21: Meet artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith who will be on hand for a special appearance and signing of some of her newest releases, among other favorites, from 4 – 8 p.m. in WonderGround Gallery at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs Marketplace. Learn more. May 27 – 30: Artist David E. Doss returns to the Art of Disney in Disney Springs Marketplace. Meet David and see his collection of artwork from 1 – 9 p.m., each day. Learn more. Epcot Continue to grow your collection at the 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival now through May 30! This year’s artisan showcases at the Pergolas include Boiled Books, Growmanji, Elemental Nursery, EyeCatchers, Haf2Paint, Just Plumerias, Noah’s Ark Topiaries, Petal Pushers, Rinse Bath & Body Inc., and Swaying in the Breeze. Learn more. Tip: Noah’s Ark Topiaries will take part in live demonstrations May 14, 28 – 29 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., each day. May 6: Precious Moments Master Sculptor Hiko Maeda kicks off his Walt Disney World Resort visit at Art of Disney from 4 – 6 p.m. as we release the newest Disney Theme Park sculpture titled, Treat Being With You. Learn more. May 12 – 15 and May 26 – 30: Meet renowned international artist Larry Dotson from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., each day at Art of Disney and add some of his latest pieces to your collection. Learn more. May 13 – 15 and May 27 – 29: Stop in and check out the latest Yardley fragrance and beauty products and meet representatives from Noon – 7 p.m., each day at The Queen’s Table in the United Kingdom Pavilion at World Showcase. Learn More. May 25 – 28: Fragrance designer Geir Ness will be on hand for special appearances as he showcases the latest from his Laila fragrance and beauty collection. Meet Geir from Noon – 6p.m., each day, at The Puffin’s Roost in the Norway Pavilion at World Showcase. Learn more. Resort Hotels Find the perfect gift for the one you love with Sophia Fiori diamonds! Join us now through May 14 for special jewelry showcases taking place daily at Summer Lace located in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Learn more. Which special appearances are you most excited to attend? View the full article

Are you considering a Walt Disney World Resort vacation in late summer or fall? Then we may have just made your Monday by announcing that our Free Dine offer is back! You may now get a free dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day Walt Disney Travel Co. package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and ticket with Park Hopper Option. The offer must be booked April 25, 2016-July 8, 2016, for arrival dates between August 23-October 1; November 15-21; November 26-28, or December 10-21, 2016. And there’s never been a better time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, with new nighttime entertainment on the way at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, not to mention the return of guest-favorite annual events this fall, including the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. If you’re not familiar with our dining plans, the Disney Dining Plan is offered with vacation packages at select Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts and is honored at more than 150 select Walt Disney World Resort restaurants. The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, offered with vacation packages at our Value Resorts, includes meals and snacks at more than 100 dining locations. For full details, visit this link. View the full article

Okay, Disney World Vacationers… IT’S HERE. Today brings the much-awaited news that Walt Disney World’s Free Dining Offer will be offered to guests for select dates in late August, September, October, November, and December 2016! Disney World Free Dining 2016 Travel Dates Free Dining is being offered to guests ARRIVING during the dates listed below. A minimum stay of 3 nights is required and your package may not be booked for longer than 14 nights. August 23 – October 1, 2016 November 15 — November 21, 2016 November 26 – November 28, 2016 December 10 – December 21, 2016 You must book by July 8th to get the offer. (Please note that the offer excludes: Campsites, Bungalows at Polynesian Village, 3-bedroom Villas, and Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation.) Disney Resorts If you stay at a Value Resort, you’ll receive the Quick Service Dining plan for FREE. (Note that you can upgrade to the standard or deluxe dining plans by paying the difference in cost per night.) If you reserve a Moderate, Deluxe, or Deluxe Villa Resort, you will receive the standard Dining plan for FREE. (You can upgrade to the deluxe dining plan by paying the difference in cost per night). Minimum/Maximum Days You must book a minimum stay of 3 nights/ maximum stay of 14 nights at a Disney-owned resort. You may also need to purchase AT LEAST a 2 or 3-day Magic Your Way Disney World ticket with a Park Hopper AND/OR the Water Park Fun & More Option. Will Free Dining Save You Money? Since Disney World’s Free Dining offer generally can’t be combined with other discounts, it’s often difficult to determine whether or not your family will save more money with a Disney World hotel room discount or with the free dining offer. We break down and compare the costs and options for several Disney World discounts, including the Free Dining offer, in our fully updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2016 e-Book to help you save the most money possible. Along with over 530 pages of great Disney World dining advice, full color photos, and details, this book is a great deal. Get yours here, and speaking of saving money — use code “20sale” to get 20% off today! With a full, money-back guarantee, there’s nothing to lose! Are you excited for Free Dining? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! 2013 Disney World Free Dining Offer News! 2014 Disney World Free Dining Offer Details News! 2015 Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available! View the full article

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Happy Sunday! We hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! What an exciting week of Disney food news! © Disney We have so much to talk about, but first we’re so excited to report that a Star Wars Dinner Club is really coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We saw a brand new artist rendering of the restaurant and it looks ah-mazing! There’s no name and no details about a menu, but just knowing that it’s coming is exciting! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News We found out that a new cart – The Daily Poutine – is coming to Disney Springs! Is Disney World free dining offer coming next week? Maybe! Speaking of Disney Springs – we have news on menus and opening dates for The Daily Poutine, AristoCrepes, and B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co! Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge are opening Memorial Day weekend at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Free dining has been announced for guests from the UK plus we have details on the 2017 Dining Plan. The Wishes Dessert Party is expanding into a new area at the Magic Kingdom. Make your plans for Mother’s Day at Disneyland and Walt Disney World! There’s a new adult beverage and hard floats menu at Beaches and Cream! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or about Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday! We recently returned from the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival with a list of must-eat items and the Apple Bacon Whoopie Pie is at the top of the list. DFB fan Brandy Johnson says she could eat at least 1,000 of them and we agree! It’s that good. So delicious! DFB reader @DesigningDisney visited Disneyland Paris recently and shared some photos from a meal at Walt’s – An American Restaurant. It looks amazing! Walt’s looks amazing! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! DFB Readers #OnTheList Suggestions As part of our new #OnTheList series we’ll be sharing weekly some of our readers’ suggestions for what they would add to the Disney Food bucket list! Check out our #OnTheList page to see what’s on OUR Disney Food Bucket List! Deal of the Week: Save 50% Off of the DFB Everything Bundle (More than $100 Value for Under $30!) Get the Everything Bundle for 50% off the regular price by using promo code MICKEY50 at checkout! What does it include? The name says it all — Everything! When you purchase the DFB Everything Bundle, you get all of the following DFB Guides: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2016 Edition The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks A Pre-Order of the 2016 DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and the 2015 Edition for FREE as an immediate download A Pre-Order of the 2016 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays, and the 2015 Edition for FREE as an immediate download DFB Dining Adventures That’s every single book in our collection of critically-acclaimed DFB Guides — individually priced at a total of over $100! But today, you get them for LESS THAN $30!! We only do this sale about twice a year, so now’s the time to take action. To take advantage of this amazing deal, just enter Promo Code MICKEY50 at checkout! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix found these adorable Mickey Mouse tongs! Love ‘em! WDW For Grownups shared their favorite restaurants at Epcot! Did yours make the list? Disney Family showed us how to make a Mickey Mouse bird feeder! Time to feed the birds! Disney Parks Blog shared a DIY video for making Mickey caramel apples. Yum! OhMyDisney showed off 13 Disney foods that are too cute to eat. Living Locurto shared a no-bake recipe for Mickey and Minie Oreo cookies. Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food Post Round-Up: April 10, 2016 Disney Food Post Round-Up: April 17, 2016 Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 24, 2016 View the full article

When the Walt Disney Co. first established its conservation fund, it wanted to connect with the environmental community while planning its Animal Kingdom theme park. Twenty years later, the fund's global reach includes the distribution of $40 million to more than half the world's nations. And it... View the full article

‘The Jungle Book’ Actor Neel Sethi Visits Disney’s Animal Kingdom View the full article

Disney Fan Visits Every Disney Theme Park in 75 Hours View the full article

Will the 2016 Disney World Free Dining Promotion be released this coming Monday, April 25th? According to Air Canada Vacations, it’s possible. Are you hoping to dine in Beast’s Castle for free?? The screenshot below was taken from the Air Canada website (it comes up after searching for Promotions under specific Resort searches), which lists the promotion as “valid for booking made between April 25, 2016 through August 31, 2016.” Screenshot from Air Canada Vacations Please note that NONE of the information presented (inclusive dates, resort info, and terms and conditions) has been confirmed by Disney at this time. We are still awaiting an official release date, as well as confirmation on the promotion details. But it sure does seem that this coming Monday will be a day to be prepared! As soon as we know more, we’ll keep you posted right here! Are you hoping to score Free Dining on your 2016 Disney World vacation? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: 2017 Disney World Free Dining Offer for UK Residents; And Disney Dining Plan Changes for 2017 Disney World Free Dining Packages in 2011-2012 Now Booking! News: Disney World Free Dining Plan Offer May Be Coming Soon View the full article

When the sun settles in for its evening of sleep, the animals, the magic, the light comes alive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting Memorial Day weekend. Earlier this week, Jenn shared the exciting news about The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic, the Tree of Life, Kilimanjaro Safaris After Dark, the Harambe Wildlife Parti, and more. This Week in Disney Parks Photos, we give you an eyeful of what you’ll be able to see, experience, and ride soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom nighttime. Check out our gallery on the Disney Parks Blog Facebook page for more images of Disney’s Animal Kingdom at nightime! View the full article

I hope you’ve been enjoying the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival as much as we have! Weekly Button Delicious food as well as fun and informative events have made for an excellent re-introduction of the event, which had been on hiatus since 2010. We hope to see it continue on in years to come, and only grow bigger and better! The dishes featured at the 8 Marketplace Booths all shine a spotlight on the diverse cuisine that you can enjoy throughout California. And ¡Viva Fresca! offers one of my favorites — the Fried Shrimp Soft Taco with Pickled Red Onion-Jalapeño, Queso Fresco and Avocado-Lime Crème. But vegetarians — or folks who just might be looking for something to spice up their Meatless Monday routine — will love the Anaheim Chile and Roasted Cauliflower Burrito. Anaheim Chile and Roasted Cauliflower Burrito And if that sounds good to you, you’re in luck, because today we’re sharing the recipe! Anaheim Chile and Roasted Cauliflower Burrito ¡Viva Fresca! Marketplace Booth, Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Makes 10 Ingredients: For the Roasted Anaheim Peppers: 10 Anaheim peppers 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Roasted Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower 1/2 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste Avocado Lime Crema 1 avocado 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste Roasted Vegetable Burritos 10 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1 1/4 cup grated pepper jack cheese Instructions: For Roasted Anaheim Peppers: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, combine peppers, canola oil, salt and pepper. 3. Place on a sheet pan and roast for 35-40 minutes, until peppers begin to char. 4. Remove from oven and place peppers in a covered bowl for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin and remove seeds and stem. Set aside. For Roasted Cauliflower: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Cut the cauliflower into 1 1/2 inch florets. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, canola oil, turmeric, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, coriander and coarse salt. Toss until cauliflower is evenly coated. 3. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, until fully cooked but still slightly firm. 4. Set aside to cool. For Avocado Lime Crema: 1. Peel and pit avocado. Chop into small pieces. 2. Place avocado, lime juice, sour cream and salt in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Add additional salt, as needed. Set aside. For Roasted Vegetable Burritos: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Place one roasted Anaheim pepper in the center of each tortilla. Add 1/4 cup of cauliflower to each burrito. Top each with 2 tablespoons of pepper jack cheese. 3. Roll into burritos and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes, until burritos are warm and cheese is melted. 4. Serve with avocado lime crema. And that’s all there is to it! Will you be serving up this satisfying dish at your next Tex-Mex gathering? Leave a comment and let us know what you think! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival FIRST LOOK! Best of the Fest: What to Eat at the 2016 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Disney Recipe: Veggie Tater Bake from Flo’s V-8 Cafe in Disney California Adventure (A Vegetarian Recipe!) View the full article

When it comes to manning a boat, Captain Ron is completely useless. But he is “single-pawedly” helping baby seaturtles survive on Florida’s coasts. Captain Ron is a 3-year-old pocket beagle and the newest member of the Disney Sea Turtle Conservation Team. His trainer, Pepe Perayo, taught him to... View the full article

When it comes to manning a boat, Captain Ron is completely useless. But he is “single-pawedly” helping baby seaturtles survive on Florida’s coasts. Captain Ron is a 3-year-old pocket beagle and the newest member of the Disney Sea Turtle Conservation Team. His trainer, Pepe Perayo taught him to... View the full article

Disney’s blockbuster film “Frozen” includes the wonderful music and songs by Academy Award-winning composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and when the all-new theatrical production “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” debuts this summer at Disneyland Resort, those songs will be performed live on stage as never before. To adapt the songs for our new stage musical, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment partnered with award-winning music supervisor and arranger Jason Michael Webb (“The Color Purple,” “Motown: The Musical”). “One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of Disney is the music. I’ve always loved how the songs and orchestral score to each Disney film is a character on its own,” said Webb. “Getting to know the music of the ‘Frozen’ film has been a joy, but taking it a step further to help create this world premiere stage version has been the most thrilling for me.” Many of the songs in the film are written as solos or duets, but the team has been able to open up pieces like “In Summer” and “Love Is an Open Door,” creating opportunities for larger production numbers featuring the entire ensemble cast. “New musical moments, exciting dance arrangements, and the people of Arendelle coming together to sing songs from the film will help take this new American classic to another level for millions of young people and families at the Hyperion,” Webb added. In this behind-the-scenes look at a recording session for “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” Music Director John Glaudini conducts the orchestra as they perform part of a waltz sequence being added to “Love Is an Open Door.” These musical production numbers expand on familiar “Frozen” tunes, bringing an element of scope and spectacle to our theatrical presentation. You’ll be able to see – and hear – all of it when “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” opens May 27 at Disney California Adventure park. View the full article

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Tangierine Cafe is one of Epcot’s World Showcase Counter Service classics thanks to delicious and authentic eats. Learn About: Tangierine Cafe Epcot Restaurants Disney World Restaurants However, this beautiful Pavilion can be overlooked in regards to dining, even while showcasing great food in beautiful surroundings with Restaurant Marrakesh, Spice Road Table, and again, the spot we’re visiting today — Tangierine Cafe. It’s understandable, though, that when groups (especially families with little ones) travel together, the Pavilion offering possibly the most different flavors from what the majority of the group may be used to might be the easiest to pass. Still, no matter what your or your traveling companions’ flavor preferences might be, I can think of few people who can argue against Baklava. Buttery and flaky puff pastry filled with honey and nuts (walnuts, cashews, or pistachios, while we’re at it), you’ll find a few varieties tucked into the pastry case located past the primary ordering counter at Tangierine Cafe. Tangierine Cafe Sign You’ll have to go on a hunt because the pastries are located in a small alcove of sorts beyond the main ordering area. They’ll be on your left when facing the entree ordering stations. Your search will be rewarded with the view of a case full of items like Chocolate or Tangerine Rolls (or Roulades), Semolina Cookies and Almond Pastries alongside more standard muffins and cookies. Tangierine Cafe Pastry Case But Baklava remains the star offering, presented in the varieties previously mentioned above: Walnut, Cashew, Pistachio, and… why, what’s this I spy with my little eye? A Chocolate Honey Baklava, right there on the top row! Tangierine Cafe Pastry Case The presentation differs from the more typically featured triangular Walnut Baklava (the variety usually served at the Morocco Booth during the Food and Wine Festival). The Chocolate Honey Baklava is rolled like the Cashew version, only it’s larger than the three “minis” you receive with the Cashew. Chocolate Honey Baklava Chocolate Honey Baklava In this instance, the crisp, flaky dough is topped off with milk chocolate and honey. Chocolate Honey Baklava The sweet layer inside is filled with chopped nuts tossed in the honey-syrup mix. Chocolate Honey Baklava Cross-Section The finishing touch is a few more sliced almonds that taste terrific with the honey. With this version, the chocolate lends an additional hint of sweetness to a dessert that doesn’t typically place emphasis on sweet. If Baklava is one of your staple Epcot snacks, the Chocolate Honey option gives you a chance to shake things up a little bit! Due in most part to the puff pastry, Baklava isn’t a fill-you-up kind of snack or dessert. For $3.25, what you’re getting is a chance to enjoy an authentic taste of unique flavors and fun textures that still allow you to save some room to keep snacking your way around the Showcase! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! One of our most popular Bundles, the DFB Guide & Snacks Bundle will prepare you for anything and everything snack-related under the Disney Sun! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2016 Edition The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks Offering this handy group of books as a bundle allows us to pass on deep savings to you. You can get the entire collection for only $39.95 — that’s almost 40% off the individual cover prices! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. And with our handy e-book format, you can download the Guides to all of your electronic devices and take them with you wherever you go! Read more about the DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle here! And with our 100% money-back guarantee, what do you have to lose? Just looking for all the Snacks in Epcot? Then check out our DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks, newly updated for your 2016-17 trip! With over 340 Epcot snacks, and over 60 NEW snacks, you’ll always be in the know! And for a limited time only, we are offering the Guide for 25% off! To secure the discount, use code Epcot16 at check-out. Are you a Baklava fan? Please let us know in the comments below! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Review: Tangierine Cafe in Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion Guest Review: Tangierine Café in Epcot The Baklava Throwdown at the 2009 Epcot Food and Wine Festival View the full article

When it comes to celebrating Earth Day, one day just isn’t enough! Our Disney Cruise Line crew members have been celebrating in local port communities all month long! As part of the annual Keep Brevard Beautiful Trash Bash event in Brevard County, Disney Fantasy crew members partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida Cocoa Branch and worked together to refresh the area surrounding the club by picking up debris. Once the bags were stuffed and closed, participants tried out their gardening thumbs by weeding the Club’s flower beds in preparation for summer planting activities. Crew members on the Disney Wonder also found themselves digging up some dirt in Cozumel, Mexico while they cleared gardening space at the Cozumel Humane Society and then tended to their new furry friends. And later this month, Disney Magic crew members will join the fun at the Cayman Islands Humane Society to lend a hand weeding a puppy play area for the resident pups. Disney Dream crew members helped the Merritt Island community in Brevard County connect with the outdoors during a visit to the Pine Island Conservation Area where they spent time updating a walkway. This isn’t the first time Disney Cruise Line visited the conservation area. Last year, crew members from the Disney Fantasy lent a hand to construct an ADA accessible boardwalk leading to a newly constructed shaded pavilion. Crew members from the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream also read books with environmental themes to elementary children at local schools in St. Thomas and Nassau. Aboard the ships and on Castaway Cay, both crew members and guests laced up their walking shoes for the 9th annual Disney Cruise Line “Walk for Wildlife.” This fun and leisurely walk directly supported the Disney Conservation Fund. We’re thankful for our dedicated cast and crew members who’ve made celebrating Earth Month and protecting and conserving the environment a priority in their busy schedules. Now, it’s your turn! How do you plan to give back and celebrate Earth Day? View the full article

Earlier this week, we had the sincere pleasure of hosting the incomparable Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to help us celebrate the launch of the Disney Conservation Fund’s “Reverse the Decline, Increase the Time” initiative. We are working with the Jane Goodall Institute to help protect great apes in the wild and collaborating with her “Roots and Shoots” youth-led community program to help increase the time kids and families spend in nature. Jane took a moment to share her thoughts about Earth Day and how each and every person can make a difference to help protect the planet. To recognize Earth Day today, we want to share her remarks with you. View the full article

I remember as a child my grandma taking me to play at Boysen Park in Anaheim, so it was great being back there earlier this week to begin planting the 60 trees that the Disneyland Resort is donating to Anaheim parks in honor of Earth Month and the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration. Disneyland Resort Arborist Rhonda Wood, who helps keep more than 18,000 trees healthy at the Disneyland Resort, was on hand to show Anaheim students from Roosevelt Elementary how to properly plant the trees. Six of the trees were Pink Trumpet trees, which are special to the Disneyland Resort as they surround the “Partners” statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at Disneyland park. We hope the trees will bring a splash of color to Boysen Park and symbolize our partnership with the community! View the full article

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A Walt Disney World creative-development official said Friday morning at a tech conference that the theme-park giant is considering establishing a space that would foster collaboration with entrepreneurs in Orlando. But that official, Sura Al-Naimi of the company's Global Creativity and Innovation... View the full article

NOTE: A previous version of this story incorrectly indicated that Walt Disney World was opening a collaborative space for entrepreneurs. That is an internal program. An internal collaborative space at Walt Disney World helps the theme park giant innovate, a company official said during a tech conference... View the full article

A Walt Disney World official revealed at a tech conference Friday that the theme park giant will create a work space that would foster collaboration with creative entrepreneurs in Orlando. Sura Al-Naimi of Disney’s innovation and creativity department did not share many details or a timeline but... View the full article