With the new Disneyland Explorer app for the iPad, users can now experience all of the sights and sounds Disneyland Resort has to offer without ever leaving the comfort of their own home.
Over 100 experiences are shared via the app, including images, interactive touch points and videos that enable users to explore many of the attractions Disneyland has to offer. As you scroll through the images, you can explore the Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction, Star Tours, the themed Disneyland Hotel suites and plenty more.
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Are you a real John Carter? If so, you have the unique opportunity to enter Disney’s “The Real John Carter” sweepstakes, where you can win tickets to a John Carters-only advanced screening of Disney’s film, as well as a trip for two to Peru courtesy of Adventures by Disney.
Many variations of the name, including Jonathan Kharter, Juan Cartir, Jawn Kartar and others are accepted. For a list of the official variations accepted as well as the complete rules, click here. To enter the contest, visit the official contest site here.
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Glen Lajeski, a former executive vice president with Walt Disney Studios, was fired by the company in June. Now, Lajeski is suing the company saying that his contract was breached.
According to the lawsuit, Lajeski was fired around June 15, “without specifying any cause for the termination and providing no opportunity to cure.” The lawsuit also explains that Lajeski’s contract was not set to expire until 2013.
When Lajeski was first hired, he started out as the vice president of music marketing, and helped create the successful soundtrack for O Brother, Where …

Earlier this month, Disney Channel star Stefanie Scott was honored with a hand print ceremony at Planet Hollywood Orlando.
The 15 year old plays Lexi on the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm, but got her start in a production of Annie. Since then, Scott has gone on to star in several commercials, print work, vocal performances and theater productions.
Her breakout role was in 2009’s Beethoven’s Big Break, and went on to guest star in several television shows including Chuck and The New Adventures of Old Christine. The Disney Channel Original Movie …

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Disney Family has a variety of fun craft projects the whole family can enjoy. Spend a  weekend indoors making these adorable Mickey and Minnie Cutie Valentines, or make heart shaped friendship rings to give away to those you care about.
There are plenty more fun ideas for Valentine’s Day crafts as well, including heart-shaped art, gift ideas, printable cards, jewelry, treats, keychains and lots more. For the full list of Disney Valentine’s Day crafts, visit the Disney Family website.
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Based on Mary Norton’s book series The Borrowers, the Studio Ghibli film The Secret World of Arrietty follows the story of little people living undetected beneath the floorboards in a secret world, just waiting to be discovered. The protagonist of the film, Arrietty (voiced by Bridgit Mendler) is eventually discovered when 12 year old Shawn moves into the home, and the pair strike up a secret friendship.
Watch the official trailer below, and prepare to watch the film in its entirety when it debuts in theaters February 17, 2012. Five coloring …