The Disney Parks Blog just announced a special event taking place this November that is sure to delight Disney shopping fans. The Benefit Sale, which will be held November 6 from 5:30-9:30 AM at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney, is a one day shopping event that will offer huge discounts on select Disney merchandise to shoppers at some of their favorite Downtown Disney stores. But these great discounts aren’t the only reason to look forward to this event, as it will also benefit and help support the Heart of Florida …

Anyone who frequents Walt Disney World enough knows that the Magic Kingdom has a famous barbershop ensemble called the “Dapper Dans,” EPCOT has its patriotic “Voices of Liberty” & the plaid-laden group “Off Kilter,” and Disney’s Animal Kingdom has the colorful “Village Beatniks.” Entertainment at Walt Disney World has always been an appreciated highlight to guests who visit from all over the globe; to Walt Disney World enthusiasts the groups feel like local celebrities who make them feel ‘at home’ in the parks. Unfortunately, “The Village Beatniks” are getting ready …

A little competitive football rivalry is as American as apple pie and Mickey Mouse! For fall, two classic American traditions are joining forces in celebration of college football & they’re bound to only last as long as half-time. Check out these football themed Vinylmations & limited edition pins, they would make a great unique gift for all the football fans in your life! Set to be released October 7 in Walt Disney World.
For 2010, the “Game Time” limited edition pin collection features four classic rivalries; University of Alabama vs. University …

Walt Disney World may still be experiencing temps in the mid-90s with 70% humidity but a touch of fall is breezing its way into the Magic Kingdom. Reports are coming in from all over the ‘Disneyweb’ that Main Street is starting to transform into an autumnal anomaly in the heat of summer which begs the thought; “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” must be on its way!
Jack-o-lanterns carved to the theme of each store front they adorn, candy-corn colored buntings, and leaves of gold & red are reportedly popping up on …

Vultures are often overlooked in the animal kingdom but ecologists, animal experts, & conservationists are the first to point out what an extremely important role they play; they’re “nature’s clean-up crew.” Helping to keep the earth cleaner & disease free, vultures are unfortunately dwindling in numbers due to loss of habitat, electrocution on power lines, declining food sources, and poisoning of food carcasses. Global vulture populations have declined by more than 50% over the past 15 years.
Disney’s Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) has been working to help vultures thrive since …

Walt Disney World passholders will have the opportunity to get to know “Duffy the Disney Bear” during a special presentation at The Odyssey at Epcot. Duffy, who will soon become a regular in the meet & greet circuit at EPCOT, is a teddy bear known for sailing around the world with Mickey Mouse & has been wildly popular in Disney’s Tokyo parks. In the U.S., Duffy made regular appearances at Disney’s” Teddy Bear & Doll Weekend” and is spotted occasionally at the “Once Upon a Toy” store in Downtown Disney. …

Spirited pagaent princesses took the Magic Kingdom by storm recently, recording segments for the 2011 Miss America Pageant broadcast set to take place Jan. 15, 2011, in Las Vegas. Miss Alabama 2010 Ashley Davis, of Dothan, Ala.; Miss Virginia 2010 Caitlin Uze, of Arlington, Va.; and Miss Iowa 2010 Pauli Mayfield, of Davenport, Iowa were just a few of the lucky girls to stop & share a girly giggle with Minnie Mouse.

The Disney Parks Blog gave us a look into all of the fun!

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Halloween hasn’t even tinged the air with orange candy corn or goblins yet & we’re already looking forward to Spring blooms! Disney is releasing some early information about the 18th annual “EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival” which is scheduled to take place March 2 through May 15, 2011 at Walt Disney World. Guests who plan on visiting during the popular event are encouraged to make plans early as EPCOT is usually the place to be when Spring’s brilliant blooms come alive!
30 million blooms are creatively displayed throughout 300 …

Tinker Bell, Silvermist, Fawn, Iridessa, Terence, and Rosetta have made room in Pixie Hollow for another set of wings! Meet Vidia, she’s known for being the fastest-flying Disney fairy. She’s a classic loner, has a prickly personality, lives in a sour plum tree all alone, and isn’t known for being as warm & friendly as the other fairies.
Guests at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom have the opportunity to join the fairies in their own magical world when they shrink down to pixie proportions in the heart of Never Land. …

“Disney Channel Rocks” is going to be a high-energy live rock concert blasting popular music from various Disney Channel hit shows. Be prepared to sing, dance, & rock your socks off when the show debuts on October 22 at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and in California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Disney has been holding auditions for the show; looking for talented youths with pop-rock, rap, and soulful R&B sounds which gives us a clue as to the variety of music guests will enjoy in the …