Welcome 2009 with Some Magical Resolutions -- December 30, 2008
It's time to wish goodbye to 2008 and welcome a new year, full of promise and possibility. It's customary to make resolutions at this time of year -- although not always customary to KEEP them!
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Visions of Fantasy Worlds Danced Through His Head -- December 23, 2008
What do bright red horses, angry dwarfs, and gumballs have in common? The answer is Skeeter Bronson, an unlikely hero portrayed by Adam Sandler in Disney's latest film, "Bedtime Stories." Opening nati...
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Here Comes Santa Claus – 25 Years of the Walt Disney World Christmas Parade -- December 16, 2008
In a way, you could say that it really all started back in 1950, when Walt Disney was welcomed into homes around the country on Christmas Day, appearing in his first-ever TV show. Or you could say it ...
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'Tis the Season for Disney Magic! -- December 9, 2008
The Christmas countdown may be well underway, but could your holiday use a bit more cheer? Need some help with your ho, ho, ho? Break away from the hustle and bustle with enchanting ideas from Disney ...
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Celebrating Walt Disney, The Man Behind the Mouse -- December 5, 2008
1901 was an eventful year by any measure. Queen Victoria died, President McKinley was assassinated, and Guglielmo Marconi received the first successful telegraph transmissions. The world was at the cu...
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Disney VoluntEARS Give Thanks -- November 25, 2008
This week, all around the country we will join hands around tables heaped with good things to eat. Thanksgiving is a time when families can gather to feast, celebrate, and appreciate their blessings.<...
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From Story Artist to Super-Sidekick ... Mark Walton Rocks as Rhino! -- November 18, 2008
Mushu, Sebastian, and Zazu — the high-profile actors behind these tiny but mighty Disney Characters prove it's not the size of the sidekick but the wit in their wisecracks that wins audiences ov...
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How Well Do You Know Disney's Beginnings? -- November 11, 2008
There's always something new and exciting going on at The Walt Disney Company, but this week we, at The Disney Insider, thought it would be fun to look back ... way back ... and see how much you know ...
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The Gift of Disney Books -- November 4, 2008
With the holidays approaching, the eternal question always rears its head — what to give? Something that won't provoke allergies, be hard to wrap, spoil, break anyone's special diet, or clash wi...
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And Now a Word from ... Tinker Bell! -- October 28, 2008
Faith, trust, and an extra dose of pixie dust please! Since her film debut in 1953's "Peter Pan," Disney's Tinker Bell has charmed legions of fairy lovers the world over. Appearances in movies, Disney...
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High School Musical 3 — The New Kids Are in Town -- October 21, 2008
We've been through a lot with the Wildcats. From that first fateful "Spring Musicale" to the big game, summer jobs (and summer romance), we've laughed, cried, and danced along with Troy and Gabriella,...
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Setting Sail with Roy Disney -- October 14, 2008
For millions of fans, Disney represents storytelling, animation, Theme Parks, family, and everyone's favorite, Mickey Mouse. Producer, director, and creative powerhouse Roy E. Disney (Roy O.'s son and...
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Awakening Sleeping Beauty -- October 7, 2008
She's ever lovely, ever vivacious, ever charming and regal. "She" of course is the immortal Princess Aurora, the heroine of Walt Disney's animated classic "Sleeping Beauty." But this could also be a d...
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Tails from the Set: Little Dogs Make It Big! -- September 30, 2008
Hollywood's hot new breed of celebrities is ready for their big close-up ... complete with polished paws and blinged-out collars. Wagging their tails into the spotlight, Rusco, Angel, Samson, and Arad...
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The Art and Soul of Bolt -- September 23, 2008
Animation as fine art? With a nod to the past for inspiration, Disney's upcoming "Bolt" proves animated features can rival the beauty and power of any painting. Taking cues from the art world, Disney ...
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Disney Goes to the Emmys -- September 16, 2008
Ever wonder what it's like to be nominated for an Emmy® Award? What would you wear on the red carpet, and would you rehearse your speech ... just in case? A new crop of nominees are facing the ela...
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The World According to Disney.com -- September 9, 2008
For a quick getaway without leaving home, discover the global goodies found on Disney.com's International Web sites to see how Disney magic transcends cultures. Don't speak the language? No worries, D...
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On the Move: The Imagination Movers Make Their Disney Channel Debut -- September 2, 2008
What does it take to change your world? Vision, determination, magic? Maybe the most important thing is a little ... imagination. At least that seems to be the case for Rich Collins, Dave Poche, Scott...
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From Concept to Mailbox — The Journey of the Disney Stamp -- August 26, 2008
While Elvis might be the King of rock n' roll, Disney's Mickey Mouse and friends reign as the top selling stamp series in U.S. postage history. Selling over $211 million, they beat out the King's sta...
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Pixie Dust-to-Go? Disney Magic Goes Mobile. -- August 19, 2008
Love music? Hear the hottest hits from Radio Disney live, watch music videos, request songs, and send shout-outs -- all from your cell phone. Curious about the next big blockbuster? Watch upcoming mov...
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How Well Do You Know Disney Rock? -- August 12, 2008
From the swinging jazz of the Firehouse Five to the family-friendly sounds of songsters like the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus, Disney has always been at the forefront of the latest musical styles. T...
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Behind the Scenes with Handy Manny -- August 5, 2008
He's the can-do fix-it guy your preschooler just can't get enough of. Handy Manny and his friendly band of talking tools are always ready to help a friend or fix a problem -- no wonder he's made a spl...
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Take a Journey into Part of Her World -- July 29, 2008
Ever wonder if a wee Snow White whistled while she learned to walk or exactly who read bedtime stories to baby Belle? While Disney Princess sequels show us what follows "happily ever after," we haven...
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A Visit to the Presidio Construction Site -- July 22, 2008
Exciting things are afoot at the Walt Disney Family Museum these days, and we want to share them with you! This month, the Museum has an update on construction of the new site at San Francisco's Presi...
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Bringing Back the Musical -- with a Kid Twist -- July 15, 2008
Everywhere, kids are bursting into song and dancing together. It's happening at high school, camp ... even the streets of New York. That's the premise of Disney Channel's new breed of entertainment --...
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Let's Get Loud with the Disney Music Block Party Tour and Ralph's World -- July 8, 2008
Rock 'n' roll is here to stay and Walt Disney Records' artist Ralph Covert of Ralph's World has the enthusiasm and talent to prove it! Just slip into the roaring crowd at one of his swingin' shows wh...
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Disney Your Way -- July 1, 2008
No one knows Disney like you, the fans. And every week at the Disney Insider, we receive dozens of stories to prove it. Your fan spotlight stories make us laugh, smile, and sometimes wipe away a tear....
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Do you hear what WALL·E hears? Chatting with Pixar's Sound Guru -- June 24, 2008
If a robot falls on a deserted planet, does it still make noise? According to sound designer extraordinaire Ben Burtt, the talent behind the stars of Disney·Pixar's "WALL·E," it most certain...
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Test your Wonderful World of Disney Knowledge -- June 17, 2008
Summer is here and with it, so is the return of the beloved show, "The Wonderful World of Disney." Remember those days of grabbing the entire family, with popcorn in hand, and settling around the ol...
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Look at the Magic of Special Effects Courtesy of the Walt Disney Family Museum -- June 10, 2008
There's a treasure trove of Disney lore and history right under our noses -- and right online. Although we're all excited about the construction of the Walt Disney Family Museum at San Francisco's Pre...
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Divine Design from the House of Mouse -- June 3, 2008
Ready to chuck that threadbare chair for one with more flair? Sick of a sofa that screams anything but "au courant"? Now style-savvy customers can sprinkle a little magic into their home décor wi...
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A Whole Summer of Disney Fun -- May 27, 2008
It's official - now that Memorial Day has come and gone, summer is here. It's a time to slow down, relax, and start thinking about fun. And this summer, Disney has no shortage of ways to make the most...
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Thinking outside the toy box ... a Pixar playdate at the Parks. -- May 20, 2008
What happens when Andy's toys want to party their pull-strings off? Do they invite all their friends? Indeed they do -- and you're included! Toy Story Mania!, Disney's latest interactive undertaking, ...
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A Prince Takes the Throne -- May 13, 2008
Lovers of Narnia, rejoice! "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" arrives in theaters May 16, and fans who have been hooked ever since "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" can hardly wait to see...
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Celebrate Mother's Day, the Disney Way -- May 6, 2008
Mouse ears? Check. FastPass for Space Mountain? Check. Churros and popcorn? Check. Mom having fun? Oops ... Where is Mom?
The Disney Theme Parks are places where everyone can go to feel lik...
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Nine Old Men Remembered -- April 29, 2008
They weren't old -- at least, not when they got the name. But there were nine of them, and they were Walt Disney's right-hand men. With the passing of Ollie Johnston on April 14, the Nine Old Men, the...
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A Big Anniversary for Disney's Animal Kingdom, and a Big Hand for Wildlife -- April 22, 2008
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is turning ten -- it's been a lucky decade for Park Guests, and also a lucky one for wildlife, thanks to the efforts of the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund. Establ...
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From Mickey to Mommy ... Keeping It All in the Disney Family.com -- April 15, 2008
Renowned for entertainment magic worldwide, Disney has been sprinkling pixie dust around another arena to bring families closer together while making life more manageable. Disney Family.com, part of T...
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Peek Through the Doors of the Walt Disney Family Museum -- April 8, 2008
Disney fans around the world have been waiting on tenterhooks for the Walt Disney Family Museum to expand from its virtual home on Disney.com to a physical presence on San Francisco's Presidio. The In...
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Orchestrating Magic in Narnia ... All Over Again -- April 1, 2008
Telmarines, talking mice, and Minotaurs ... it's a wrap for the second installation in C.S. Lewis' Narnia series, according to director/producer/co-writer Andrew Adamson. "We're in the U.K. tying up t...
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Making "The Little Mermaid" Sing on Broadway -- March 25, 2008
The world's most beloved mermaid has a new song on her lips these days -- and so do her friends and foes. When "The Little Mermaid" made its triumphant debut on Broadway, the beloved and familiar tune...
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Spring in Bloom, Disney Style -- March 18, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it's like to enter a lush garden aflutter with hundreds of butterfly wings? Or how about escaping into a serene water garden? These are just some of the adventures await...
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A Parade of Surprises -- March 11, 2008
On March 14, a whole new adventure will begin at Disney's California Adventure Park. It will be colorful. It will be exciting. And, sometimes, it will be ... wet.
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Saving Disney Animation -- One Spot at a Time -- March 4, 2008
This week, we have reason to celebrate -- well, 101 reasons, to be precise! Because on March 4, "101 Dalmatians" debuts as a Platinum Edition DVD, in a beautiful digital restoration loaded with specia...
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Hail to the Chief at the Happiest Place on Earth -- February 26, 2008
Since it first opened Disneyland has been a genuine American institution - and so have the Disney Parks that followed. So it should come as no surprise that the history of another American institution...
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Big Pin Hunting at Disney -- February 19, 2008
Ask any Disney Pin enthusiast and they'll confess there's no sweeter jackpot than scoring that elusive, must-have pin from the most magical place on Earth -- Disney Theme Parks. The amazing camaraderi...
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Who's Your Disney Dream Date? -- February 12, 2008
Looking for the perfect love match this Valentine's Day? Take our quiz to see which Disney Character best suits your personality, then celebrate with flowers, chocolate, and your favorite heartthrob!
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50 Years Later, a Dream Comes True -- February 5, 2008
As the Year of a Million Dreams continues, the surprises keep coming. And nothing could be more surprising than the latest "dream come true" -- because the dreamer was Walt Disney himself! Walt had or...
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Adults Afloat -- January 31, 2008
It's no secret that a Disney cruise can be the perfect getaway for a family traveling with kids - activities, tropical islands, and Disney Characters are just a few of the elements on a cruise that al...
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Fairy-Tale Gowns for Real-Life Brides -- January 22, 2008
Attentive footmen...pumpkin carriages...a dashing prince. Growing up with classic Disney animated films leaves many little girls dreaming of their wedding, where they get to be a princess for a day. ...
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Snow White Turns 70 -- January 15, 2008
In 1937, movies cost a dime and the country was in the depths of the Great Depression. Radio was an exciting new phenomenon, while TV was hardly a gleam on the horizon. And a young princess was about ...
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Put Fun on Your Resume -- January 8, 2008
For many fans, a Disney job is the ultimate fantasy of them all. Think you have what it takes to make the magic? This year, you have the opportunity to prove it to the world. There's a very special ...
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Resolve to Have the Best Vacation Ever in 2008 -- January 1, 2008
With the new year at hand, many of us are making resolutions. This year, rather than resolving to begin another diet or keep the checkbook register up to date, why not resolve to have fun? Planning yo...
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A New Year's Created by Kids -- December 25, 2007
This New Year, Disney Channel is going, not to the dogs, but to the kids. Young viewers have spoken, and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, they'll be watching their favorite episodes of Disney Channe...
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Behind the Book of Secrets -- December 18, 2007
"Around Thanksgiving or Christmas, it's nice to be able to enjoy a movie with your entire family -- one that kids and grandparents and everyone can go to," says Jerry Bruckheimer. And that is the film...
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A Very Disney Christmas -- December 11, 2007
Disney and the holidays have always been a natural match: they're both about magic, fun, and families. It's not surprising that from the very beginning, the holiday spirit has had a home at Disney....
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Sail the Virtual Seas as a Pirate Bold -- December 4, 2007
Ah, the life of a buccaneer! The danger, the excitement, the loot -- and the freedom. The call of the open sea is irresistible, even for armchair adventurers who would never hoist a flag or swing a...
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Under the Sea, Onstage at Last -- November 27, 2007
"Ariel is such a beloved Disney Princess -- I always loved her, and all the people who come to the show who I meet afterwards, they just love her. It's because she's so independent and has such a big ...
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Making Beautiful Music Together – Again -- November 20, 2007
"Enchanted," opening November 21, is many things -- a comedy, an adventure, a spoof, a love story ... and a fairy tale. So perhaps it's appropriate that it brought about a real-life wish come true ...
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The Newest Disney Legends Join the Family -- November 13, 2007
It felt like a family reunion. On October 10, when the 2007 Disney Legends were inducted at the heart of the Disney Studios, there were no paparazzi on the red carpet, and no posh posturing. The cr...
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Become an International Treasure Hunter -- Online -- November 6, 2007
The glitter of coins and precious metals ... the thrill of discovery ... the lure of becoming rich overnight. It's no wonder so many of us daydream about finding hidden treasure. And it's one of the r...
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A Family Finds Adventure with Disney -- October 30, 2007
"It seems to me that Disney is all about that magic moment - like the fireworks over the castle in Disneyland or Disney World," says 19-year-old Billy Joe Marrero. "And Adventures by Disney really ...
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Ten Ways to Spook It Up Disney-Style -- October 23, 2007
It's October and Halloween is in the air. This year, why not take some family-friendly Halloween tips from Disney? We've got some sparkling suggestions for Halloween fun that won't spook the little...
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A Prince of a Guy -- October 16, 2007
They say there are no princes any more, but not too long ago one was walking the streets of Manhattan -- dancing, singing, and bumping into passersby with his puffy princely sleeves.
The roya...
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Another Year of Dreams to Come! -- October 9, 2007
2007 has seen families entering a fairy-tale realm within the Magic Kingdom to spend a night living like princes and princesses. It's found Guests throughout the Disney Parks gifted with surprises ...
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Making "The Jungle Book" Swing -- October 2, 2007
Like Rodgers & Hammerstein or Lerner and Loewe, Robert and Richard Sherman are one of the great American songwriting duos, with a parade of memorable hits penned for Disney. Sherman brothers' songs...
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How Well Do You Know Disney Showbiz? -- September 25, 2007
Give our regards to Broadway -- it's a banner year for Disney on the Great White Way. With "The Little Mermaid" coming in November, "Mary Poppins" wowing audiences and critics alike, and "The Lion Kin...
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Disney.com Among Web Top 10 -- September 18, 2007
Disney.com has been The Walt Disney Company's home on the Internet for more than 10 years – an eternity in Web time, when trends come and go in the blink of an eye. But that doesn't make Disney.com...
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