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This week’s “After Dark” photo was snapped at Hong Kong Disneyland of the lovely “Disney in the Stars” Fireworks, a show that lights up the night with Disney songs and color. View the full article

Don’t you always feel like you’re in need of a vacation? Thankfully, from time to time I get to show some of the amazing new merchandise offerings from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, so it’s a little bit of a vacation for me, at least for a moment, in my head. View the full article

With the 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival officially opening on March 5, I stopped by the Festival Center to get a first look at the set up. This location, found in Future World between the Universe of Energy and MISSION: Space pavilions, is home to a variety of things including demonstrations and a merchandise shop. When I arrived, the event team was putting finishing touches on several areas inside the pavilion. I snapped a few photographs of the merchandise store that I thought you may enjoy. View the full article

Think you’re super fit? Want to find out? View the full article

Two years ago this month, we were looking ahead to big expansions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Let’s take a look back at March 2012 in this “Disney Parks Blog Time Capsule.” View the full article

The Journey into Imagination attraction, opened during this week in 1983. As a treat, here’s a photo we’ve never released on the Disney Parks Blog before. View the full article

WHAT: The Magic Kingdom is set to debut its new daytime parade, Festival of Fantasy. It will be a cavalcade of characters plus new floats, costumes and soundtrack for the traditional afternoon parade. Showstoppers could be a steampunk dragon float and the first parade appearance of "Frozen" princesses Anna and Elsa. View the full article

Hey, moms and dads: How many times has this scenario played out for you? View the full article

I’m sure many of you have your favorite Muppets characters. Which one do I relate to the most? I don’t know - I love them all! However I may have a little ‘Animal’ in me. So naturally, when I found out we were going to have new Muppets themed product at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts I knew it was time to play the music and light the lights, because Muppets Most Wanted is opening soon. View the full article

This winter has looked a lot like scenes from the film Frozen in many parts of the country. Thankfully, spring is just around the corner and you'll soon be ready to shed some layers and soak in some sun. View the full article

Last week I shared with you some of the adventures your family can have with us this summer in Sicily, Italy, and now I want to tell you about what we have planned in Greece. We are visiting several new destinations in the Greek Isles and on the mainland, so check back all this month to learn about what is offered in the different ports. Today, let’s start with Corfu, Greece, an island in the Ionian Sea. View the full article

This year marks the 50th anniversary of a previously undiscovered region at Disneyland park (now navigable on the Jungle Cruise) known as the African Veldt. So intrigued by this discovery, Walt Disney himself decided to pay a visit to the region to checkout the wildlife. View the full article

This year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival returns to the park today, with new Muppet-themed topiaries, Outdoor Kitchens, and Flower Power concerts. View the full article

We’ve just finalized our next Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up and it’s one you won’t want to miss. On March 8, we’re offering the opportunity to join us at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort for a special preview screening of Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” before it officially opens in U.S. theaters on March 21. View the full article

Disney has often shown its appreciation for U.S. military veterans and their service. Now for the second year in a row, we’re hosting a Military Appreciation Day during an Atlanta Braves spring training game at Walt Disney World this week. View the full article

The Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney is set to open in a few months. View the full article

One of my favorite activities that the whole ‘ohana can enjoy together at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, is snorkeling at Rainbow Reef. In fact, it’s the only private snorkeling lagoon on O’ahu. At Rainbow Reef, you can get up-close to nearly 50 different types of sea life native to Hawai`i. And we recently added an enhanced experience, S.A.S. (Supplied-Air Snorkeling), which is perfect for novice snorkelers. My fellow Disney Parks Blog author, Erin Glover, gave it a try on her last visit to Aulani - go along with her and see it for yourself in the video below. View the full article

With the announcement of a new Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend coming to Disneyland this fall, there’s no secret that runDisney events are hugely popular. As the business expands its portfolio to now eight events throughout the year, this new race weekend provides yet another creative way to bring new runners into Disney parks and to the sport itself. View the full article

If you’re visiting the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, you’ll notice we have several exclusive mini Disney Gift Cards created especially for this year’s event. And today, we’re excited to share an early look at the new artwork. View the full article

Nightclub & Bar Media Group has named Carthay Circle Lounge at Disney California Adventure park “Best Cocktail Bar” in its annual Nightclub & Bar Awards, “the best and brightest movers and shakers in nightlife.” View the full article

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is in bloom again. The annual event is famous for Disney's trademark topiaries — there are 99 of them this year — but organizers choose not to rest on their laurels. View the full article

Today, I’m beginning a series of articles that will highlight the six boutiques coming to the Marketplace Co-Op in Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort. You may recall last November that we announced this location that will serve as a testing space for new Disney retail concepts, shops and products. The first boutique I’m showcasing toady is Disney Centerpiece, which will contain home products for Guests who want a splash of Disney in their everyday lives. I spoke with Dana Harchar from the Global Retail Development team about the hand-crafted display fixtures you will find in this location once the shop opens in a couple of months. View the full article

Our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering just shared with us some amazing images from the top of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. These photos offer up the first look at what the view will be from atop the newest Disney “mountain” - what a gorgeous sight! View the full article

" Frozen " had several reasons to celebrate last night (excluding the flubbed introduction of star Idina Menzel). Aside from nabbing two Oscars, including Disney 's first best animated feature win in history, the toon also crossed the $1 billion-mark at the worldwide box office . View the full article

Indiana Jones Adventure: The Temple of the Forbidden Eye opened on March 3, 1995, at Disneyland park and became an instant classic. The detail and storytelling in the attraction puts it at the top of my list whenever I visit the Disneyland Resort. So let’s continue one of my favorite Disney Parks Blog series with the story behind this adventurous attraction. View the full article