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Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland opening will start with Storybook Circus
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-fantasyland-first-phase-20111107,0,815207.story

New eats, treats on Magic Kingdom menus
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/08/new-eats-treats-on-magic-kingdom-menus/

What’s new, different at 2011 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/08/whats-new-different-at-2011-mickeys-
not-so-scary-halloween-party/

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Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Is Play-Tested at Walt Disney World
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/11/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-is-play-tested-at-walt-disney
-world/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+%28Disney+Parks+Blog%29

No angry birds - return to Tiki Room
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-bevil-disney-enchanted-tiki-room-20110825,0,308118.column

Revamped Enchanted Tiki Room reopens at Magic Kingdom
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-tiki-room-reopens-20110815,0,1000432.story

Disney World to add new monorail train
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-new-monorail-20110812,0,980863.story

Disney World passholder sweepstakes to award stay in Cinderella Castle
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/08/disney-world-passholder-sweepstakes
-to-award-stay-in-cinderella-castle/

Tiki Room Reopening Slated for Aug. 15, 2011
http://wdwnews.com/releases/2011/08/01/tiki-room-reopening-slated-for-aug-15-2011/

Enchanted Tiki Room gets new name, recycled theming
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-enchanted-tiki-room-20110802,0,7603360.story

Disney World offers more details about new Dumbo ride at Magic Kingdom
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/07/disney-world-offers-more-details-
about-new-dumbo-ride-at-magic-kingdom/

Flynn Rider to leave Magic Kingdom’s Tangled play-and-greet
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/07/flynn-rider-to-leave-magic-kingdoms
-tangled-play-and-greet/

Beyond the wall around Fantasyland
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-bevil-disney-fantasyland-20110526,0,6046719.column

More Fantasyland plans showed during D23 event
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-fantasyland-d23-20110516,0,5808598.story

Walt Disney World's Enchanted Tiki Room to be reopened at Magic Kingdom this summer
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-walt-disney-world-tiki-room-renova20110515,0,1975304.story

Night of Joy tickets on sale Sunday
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-night-of-joy-tickets-20110429,0,1165876.story

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Magic Kingdom Guests Determine a Time To Meet with Mickey Mouse

Magic Kingdom officials have a hunch a really "hot ticket" in their realm this summer is going to be something other than a ride, a snack or a show. Rather, it's a first-ever opportunity to nail down a time to meet with Mickey Mouse.

When meet-and-greets with Mickey move into a permanent new location in Town Square later this spring, Magic Kingdom guests will be able to obtain a Disney's FASTPASS ticket specifying a one-hour window when they can return to see the popular character for hugs, photos and autographs -- without waiting in the standby queue. It will mark the first time the complimentary, computerized service has been available for a character meet-and-greet at any Disney Park.

Since spending time with Disney characters is at the top of the "must-do list" of many guests, the FASTPASS ticket will allow them to experience their Mickey Mouse meet-and-greets more conveniently. As a result, guests will be able to devote more time enjoying other Magic Kingdom experiences with family and friends.

The new meet-and-greet location, Town Square Theater, will be located inside the current Exposition Hall area just inside the park entrance. Imagineers already are working to completely transform the space for the new experience. "This isn't just remodeling Expo Hall; it is completely re-imagining this entire venue as a beautiful Victorian-era theater and the new home for Mickey Mouse," Jon Georges, WDI Director, Senior Show Producer, said.

"Mickey and Main Street, U.S.A. are great examples of pure Americana that complement each other very well," Concept Designer Jason Grandt said. "We drew a lot of inspiration from classic Mickey animated shorts such as The Nifty Nineties and Mickey's Grand Opera. Many of the scenes in these shorts look like they take place right on Main Street."

Guests arrive at a building befitting Mickey Mouse's stardom -- with a grand-Victorian-theater elevation, including a marquee that glistens with gold-leaf trim and sparkles with lights. Inside, there's a mosaic floor, lush curtains with gold rope tie-backs and polished-brass chandeliers. Imagineers are creating new elements and surprises for Magic Kingdom guests, including an interactive queue -- with an extra touch of Disney magic -- and highly themed retail shops.

The queue takes guests "backstage," where Mickey is waiting to greet them in a rehearsal-room environment amid posters, steamer trunks and stage props.

In addition, during the New Fantasyland construction, royalty will be visiting as the Disney Princesses will be in Town Square Theater to meet and greet their loyal subjects.

Currently, guests can visit with Mickey Mouse in Tomorrowland, in a location to the right of Space Mountain. Meet-and-greet experiences with the Disney Princesses are currently at Adventureland Verandah. (Press Release, 02/22/11)

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Meeting Mickey can be quick, painless and improved
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-mickey-fastpass-magic-kingd20110406,0,2101757.story

FastPass for Mickey Mouse now available
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-fastpass-mickey-mouse-20110331,0,2627244.story

Line up for Disney's Haunted Mansion and other queues to love
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/os-bevil-theme-park-lines-disney-20110324,0,4650757.column

Video Sneak Peek: Haunted Mansion Interactive Queue at Magic Kingdom Park
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/03/video-sneak-peek-haunted-mansion-interactive-queue-at-magic
-kingdom-park/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+
(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Mickey FASTPASS: Guests Will Be Able To Determine a Time To Meet Mickey Mouse Beginning This Spring at Magic Kingdom
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/02/mickey-fastpass-first-ever-reservations-to-see-mickey-mouse
-begin-this-spring/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+
(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Disney castle projections a pleasant surprise
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-let-the-memories-begin-castle-projections-at-disney-world
-20110218,0,888842.story

Disney's Fantasyland plan leaves Snow White ride out in cold
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-bevil-disney-snow-white-ride-20110203,0,3599889.column

Character Meet and Greets at the Magic Kingdom news: Mickey and Minnie will move to Space Mountain in Tomorrowland; Princesses will move to Adventureland Veranda; Fairies will be move to Epcot.
http://wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Character-Meet-and-Greets-at-the-Magic-Kingdom/News/03Feb2011-
Mickey-and-Minnie-to-meet-and-greet-in-Tomorrowland-once-Toontown-closes.htm

Disney's Splash Mountain gets safety bars
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-splash-mountain-lapbars-20110131,0,5468272.story

Disney up to new tricks with castle show
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-bevil-disney-castle-projections-20110127,0,3543592.column

Disney's planned new roller coaster to proceed at Dwarf speed
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-seven-dwarfs-ride-20110127,0,5007296.story

"The Magic, The Memories and You!" castle projection show starts Wednesday at Magic Kingdom
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/01/the-magic-the-memories-and-you-
castle-projection-show-starts-wednesday-at-magic-kingdom/

Update on New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/update-on-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/?utm_source
=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Guest Images Come to Life at Disney Parks
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/guest-images-come-to-life-at-disney-parks/?utm_source=feed
burner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

In a Dramatic New Projection Show, Guest Images Come to Life on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=116204&siteid=1

Disney unveils new Fantasyland expansion details
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-fantasyland-expansion-20110118,0,4303622.story

Small fire doused at Disney's Magic Kingdom Tiki Room attraction
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-fire-disney-tiki-room-magic-kingdo20110112,0,2240848.story

"Tangled" play-and-greet at Magic Kingdom didn’t live up to our expectations
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/01/tangled-play-and-greet-at-magic-
kingdom-didnt-live-up-to-our-expectations/

First Look: Night of Joy Talent for 2011
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/first-look-night-of-joy-talent-for-2011/?utm_source=feed
burner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Fantasyland Expansion Update: Aerial photos and video of the Magic Kingdom
http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/12/fantasyland-expansion-update-aerial-photos-and-video-of-the
-magic-kingdom-fall-2010/

Disney to close Toontown Fair in February
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-world-toon-town-20101210,0,3337874.story

New Fantasyland Expansion Update
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/new-fantasyland-expansion-update/?utm_source=feedburner&
utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/12/moms-panel-a-pirates-life-for-me/?utm_source=feedburner&
utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

The new queue for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-photos-winnie-the-pooh-line-112610,0,2074208.
photogallery

Behind the Scenes: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Magic Kingdom Park
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/behind-the-scenes-the-many-adventures-of-winnie-the-pooh-
at-magic-kingdom-park/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Disney
Parks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Pooh Attraction, Shop Reopen at Walt Disney World
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/pooh-attraction-shop-reopen-at-walt-disney-world/

Story Behind Disney’s Horticulture Logo
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/story-behind-disneys-horticulture-logo/?utm_source=feed
burner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Magic Kingdom makeover: Scary to merry
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-christmas-decorations-20101108,0,4439293.story

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Monday at Disney World
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2010/11/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-
osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights-begin-monday-at-disney-world/

Switcheroo at Disney World's 'it's a small world'
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-small-world-20101104,0,5124557.story

United States Air Force Thunderbird Fly Over Magic Kingdom
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/10/disney-parks-quick-hits-october-21-2010/

Photo Treasure Hunt: Looking ahead to Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2010/09/photo-treasure-hunt-looking-ahead-to-magic-
kingdoms-space-mountain.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+
features%2Fthemeparkblog+(Theme+Park+Rangers)

Picture it: Halloween scenes at Magic Kingdom
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/09/picture-it-halloween-scenes-at-magic-kingdom/

Space Mountain music: Hear all about it from an Imagineer
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/09/space-mountain-music-hear-all-about-it-from-an-imagineer/

New Music Added to Space Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/08/new-music-added-to-space-mountain-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Magic Kingdom: Vidia joins Tinker Bell at Pixie Hollow meet-and-greet
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/08/magic-kingdom-vidia-joins-tinker-bell-at-pixie-hollow-meet-and-greet/

Mickey always plans a few moves ahead when it comes to Walt Disney World - Fantasyland renovation, Animal Kingdom tour, and valet parking
http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2010/08/23/mickey-always-looks-a-few-moves-
ahead-when-it-comes-to-walt-disney-world.aspx

A look at the revamped ‘Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade’
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/08/a-look-at-the-revamped-celebrate-a-dream-come-true-parade/

Disney says Fantasyland expansion plans are changing
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/08/disney-parks-chief-fantasyland-expansion-plans-are-being-redrawn/

Magic Kingdom parade changes: Tiana, Naveen in to boost finale float
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/08/magic-kingdom-parade-changes-tiana-naveen-in-to-boost-finale-float/

Disney to create new monorail job
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-disney-world-monorail-job-20100802,0,1256785.story

New Character Experience, ‘it’s a small world’ Update at Magic Kingdom Park
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/07/new-character-experience-its-a-small-world-update-at-magic-
kingdom-park/

Main Street, U.S.A.: First haircut at Magic Kingdom barber shop memorable
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/07/mane-street-u-s-a-first-haircut-at-magic-kingdom-barber-shop-memorable/

‘Main Street Electrical Parade’ Extended at Walt Disney World
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/07/main-street-electrical-parade-extended-at-walt-disney-world/

Disney’s Ariel, Prince Eric greet guests in new Magic Kingdom location
http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/07/disneys-ariel-prince-eric-greet-guests-in-new-magic-kingdom-location/

Disney's Summer Nightastic preview - 14 photos
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/os-sg-disney-nightastic-preview-night,0,7753295.photogallery

Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel to become Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2010/05/magic-kingdoms-cinderellas-golden-carrousel-to-become-
prince-charming-regal-carrousel/

World Showcase Presents Delicious Discoveries Oct. 1-Nov. 14 at 15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=115119&siteid=1

Disney World previews its Main Street Electrical Parade for travel convention guests
http://www.gadling.com/2010/05/17/disney-world-previews-its-main-street-electrical-parade-for-trav/

Disney Monorail Trains to Feature ‘TRON: LEGACY’ Art
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/disney-monorail-trains-to-feature-tron-legacy-art

2 builders hired for Disney World's Fantasyland expansion
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-disney-fantasyland-contractors-20100225,0,3992160.story

Main Street Electrical Parade Lights the Night Again as Walt Disney World Resort Launches ‘Summer Nightastic!’
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=114533&siteid=1

What happens when things actually do sort-of, kind-of go horribly wrong at a Disney theme park
http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2010/02/09/what-happens-when-things-actually-do-sort-of-
kind-of-go-horribly-wrong-at-a-disney-theme-park.aspx

Disney’s working to raise Guest awareness of its "365" & "Pirate" makeovers
http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2010/02/08/monday-mouse-watch-disney-s-
working-to-raise-guest-awareness-of-its-365-pirate-makeovers.aspx

Pocahontas was once envisioned for the Rivers of America  and Disney to keep DisneyQuest open!
http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2010/02/05/from-just-around-the-riverbend-
here-comes-a-brand-new-why-for-column.aspx

Magic Kingdom: Princess Tiana now holding court, putting on a show
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/10/
disney-magic-kingdom-princess-and-the-frog-tiana-pictures-.html

The Laughs Are Still Fresh After More than 35 Years and 34,400 Performances at ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=114000&siteid=1

Walt Disney World makeover: Magic Kingdom getting new Fantasyland with Little Mermaid ride
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/
orl-bk-new-fantasyland-disney-world-magic-kingdom,0,7274675.story

Disney to shift Night of Joy back to Magic Kingdom next year
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/09/
disney-night-of-joy-back-to-magic-kingdom-hollywood-studios.html

‘The Princess and the Frog’ riverboat show coming to Disneyland, Disney World
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/tianas-showboat-jubi-5067/

Princess Tiana character revealed, Frontierland show on tap
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/08/
disney-princess-and-the-frog-tiana-nabj-anika-noni-rose-pictures.html

Did you know? 5-foot-tall Splash Mountain height requirement
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/04/
did-you-know-5-foot-tall-splash-mountain-height-requirement/13311/

Images of Disney canoe races at the Magic Kingdom
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-pg-disney-canoe-races-072209,0,3658726.photogallery

Disney's Fairy Godmother isn't her usual dizzy self
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/07/disney-world-characters-fairy-godmother.html

New Fantasyland or just plain fantasy? Look at (alleged) plans starring plenty of princesses
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/07/
disney-world-fantasyland-expansion-magic-kingdom-princesses.html

Burning question: Where does pre-show end and attraction begin?
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/07/
disney-world-wait-times-lines-queues-magic-kingdom-haunted-mansion.html

Fast Facts: The Hall of Presidents
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=113370&siteid=1

The Sculpting of a President
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=113369&siteid=1

Disney unveils faux Obama on the Fourth of July
http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2009/07/disney_unveils_faux_obama_on_t.html

Hail to the chief: Obama makes Disney debut at Hall of Presidents
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-asecdisney-hall-of-presidents-06062909jun29,0,1439332.story

Celebrating Citizenship, 1,000 Immigrants To Be ‘Sworn In’ July 3 on Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World Resort
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=113325&siteid=1

Barack Obama Joins Disney’s Hall of Presidents in Major Makeover Showcasing New Storyline, Music and Technology
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=113326&siteid=

Magic Kingdom Eats: From Quick Bites to Lunch with a Princess
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=113280&siteid=1

Details emerge from Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/
06/disney-world-magic-kingdom-hall-of-presidents-barack-obama.html

Stitch’s Supersonic Adventure to close June 27.
http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2009/06/15/daily23.html

Tired of long lines at Disney? Now, there's an app for that
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-disney-app-lines-061009,0,4318566.story

Wait may be more fun at Disney's Space Mountain
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-cfbtourism-disney-060809060809jun08,0,3400989.story

Hall of Presidents to Reopen in July
http://www.wdwnews.com/viewpressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=113093&siteid=1

Flash Mountain: Disney no longer to screen for breast-baring coaster riders
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-disney-breast-screeners,0,7967221.story

Scenes from Stitch's SuperSonic Celebration set-up
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/04/
disney-magic-kingdom-stitch-supersonic-celebration-space-mountain.html

Yo ho: Pirate makeover coming to Magic Kingdom in June
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/04/
disney-world-magic-kingdom-adventureland-pirates-league-jack-sparrow.html

Still bothered by the changes that were recently made to "it’s a small world" ? "Get a key and open your minds"
http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2009/04/07/still-bothered-by-the-changes-that-were-
recently-made-to-disneyland-s-it-s-a-small-world-attraction-get-a-key-and-open-your-minds.aspx

Theme park etiquette: Reserving parade viewing spots at Disney and Universal
http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_3169Park

Person reports alleged battery at Disney's Small World ride
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-disney-battery-020209,0,7242547.story

Disney loves a parade and asks you to celebrate
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/orl-bevil3009jan30,0,7027518.column

Cinderella Castle Royal Suite will stay open in 2009
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-cindysroom2508dec25,0,1185499.story

WDW's Galaxy Palace Theater to be replaced with Cast Member parking
http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2008/10/28/wdw-s-galaxy-palace-
theater-to-be-replaced-with-cast-member-parking.aspx

Renovations to bring Disney World's Hall of Presidents into 21st century The attraction is now closed for eight months to allow for refurbishment and the creation of a robotic 44th president.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-disney3108oct31,0,481688.story

It's Tinker Bell's week with Magic Kingdom attraction opening and DVD release
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-tinkerbell-story-
102008,0,60056.story

Disney's Pixie Hollow
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-tinker-bell-pixie-hollow-pg,
0,6418464.photogallery.

Tinker Bell and friends attraction coming to Disney World
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/destinations/orlando/attractions/orl-disney
2508sep25,0,2392922.story

Jessica Schel touched a water fountain at Typhoon Lagoon and won a night's stay at Cinderella Castle.
(http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/aug/24/30gtstuart-girl-wins-a-magical-night-at-
castle/)

"This years 4th of July show at the Magic Kingdom will be an all new presentation with new music and new name. The title of the show will be 'Disney's Celebrate America! - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.'" This has not been confirmed by Disney.
(http://wdwmagic.com/magic.htm)

"A Clermont woman who was beaten by another park visitor at Walt Disney World has sued the theme park, saying that its negligence caused her to suffer permanent injuries."
(http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-teacup0908may09,0,2834453.story)

How to be picked as Grand Marshals in WDW parade..

Looks like it depends on the whim of castmembers who are looking for visitors who fit a certain profile. The best tip we can give you is to wear Disney shirts and mouseears and show a lot of enthusiasm when you enter and make your way through the park.

"Those animatronic skeletons drinking wine and steering a ship may not be the only dead ones inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. A suspicious powder that may or may not have been cremated remains was spotted in the water in the popular attraction,"
(http://www.ocregister.com/news/powder-disney-ashes-1922542-ride-security)

Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion: "Jim Hill begins a new series that takes an in-depth look at this Magic Kingdom favorite which recently underwent a three-month-long overhaul that significantly enhanced many of the effects found in this Liberty Square attraction."
(http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2007/10/22/wdi-s-x-scream
-makeover-of-wdw-s-haunted-mansion-part-1.aspx)

For a video of Disney's current Halloween parade and fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom see: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2007/10/boo-to-you.html

"If you've noticed extra vats of eyeliner being carried into Disney World's Magic Kingdom lately, it's because Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney's megapopular 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie series has been appearing daily in Adventureland." (Source: blogs.orlandosentinel.com, 09/25/07)

"Night of Joy, a Christian rock gathering, has been happening at Magic Kingdom for 25 years now, but last night was my very first trip. The event was sold out, and it was crowded near the stages but there was room to breathe in the park, which leaves most of the attraction operating and a good deal of the dining." (Source: blogs.orlandosentinel.com, 09/08/07)

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Captain Jack Sparrow trains youngsters in the art of sword fighting just outside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Several times daily the feisty pirate and mate Mack entertain Disney guests with a fun-filled pirate tutorial. (Source: Press Release)

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Grand marshals for the Magic Kingdom parade...

I recommend that all of you wear matching Disney shirts that stand out. Disney hats or mouse ears with pins may help as well. Arrive early and take your time milling around Main Street to get noticed. No guarantees, but that might do the job.

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Castle restaurant... 

Anyone is welcome to enter the restaurant to just look around. There is also a gift shop on the ground floor. On our last trip, Donna and I entered the store and I joked that I came in looking for a $1,000 painting. A man next to me laughed and pointed to a picture on the wall next to the door which was priced at $1,000!

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Harmony Barber Shop at the Magic Kingdom:

It's a real barber shop. Look for the Harmony Barber Shop on the left side upon entering, between the car barn and the Emporium.

Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM. Open all week. No appointments accepted - just walk in.

Haircut: $17 (adults); $14 (kids 12 or younger). Colored hair gel: $5. Beard trim: $10; mustache trim: $10.

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