Posted on Sunday, 7th March 2010 by Dave Parfitt

At least the 13,000 princesses running Disney’s Princess Half Marathon were sweating, and if not, it was likely due to the chilly 43° temperature at the start.  Disney had nearly twice as many runners in their second annual celebration of women’s athletics.  “This event is all about princesses and spreading the message of health and [...]

Tags: Disney Endurance Series, Disney's Princess Half Marathon, Epcot, Half Marathon, Magic Kingdom, princess, running
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Posted on Wednesday, 3rd March 2010 by Kathy Werling

Today was the opening of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World. To me this signals Spring in Orlando.

Tags: Celebrate the Great Outdoors, Epcot, Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden, Pixie Hollow, Princess and the Frog, Walt Disney World
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Posted on Friday, 12th February 2010 by Pete Werner

Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato gave the audience a sneak peek at their upcoming duet “Make a Wave” during the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” event at Epcot.

Tags: Demi Lovato, disney world, Epcot, Joe Jonas, make a wave, Walt Disney World
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Posted on Friday, 12th February 2010 by Pete Werner

Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato perform “This is Me” at Epcot.

Tags: Demi Lovato, disney world, Epcot, Joe Jonas, This is Me, Walt Disney World
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Posted on Thursday, 11th February 2010 by Kathy Werling

On February 10-11, 2010, Walt Disney World honored families from across the United States for their volunteer efforts in their communities.

Tags: Aurora, Cinderella, Demi Lavato, Disney Cruise Line, disney world, Epcot, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Fantasyland, Joe Jonas, Meg Crofton, Sleeping Beauty, Ty Pennington, VoluntEars, Walt Disney World
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Posted on Saturday, 6th February 2010 by Dave Parfitt

Samantha Brown, host of “Samantha Brown’s Great Weekends” on the Travel Channel, is a favorite of DIS Unplugged listeners and readers.  This is in part because she is a self-proclaimed Disney fan, and has filmed numerous episodes at the Disney parks and resorts.  Samantha is celebrating her Tenth Anniversary on the Travel Channel with four [...]

Tags: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Cast Members, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Expedition Everest, Grand Floridian, Joe Rohde, Magic Kingdom, Samantha Brown, Travel Channel, Turtle Talk with Crush, World Showcase
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Posted on Saturday, 30th January 2010 by Kathy Werling

Smarter Planet by IBM opened January 29, 2010 in Epcot at Walt Disney World.  It is designed to show the impact that individuals and groups working together can have on the planet. IBM is an original sponsor in Innoventions since 1994.

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