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Part 2 of Rebekah's coverage of the Disney Studios presentation at the D23 Expo with Dick Cook. The piece includes an epilogue on Cook's leaving Disney last week.

Rebekah looks at the first half of Dick Cook's spectacular presentation on what the Studios are up to from the D23 Expo.

Rebekah takes a look at the recent Blu-Ray release of this year's big screen adaptation, Disney's Hannah Montana the Movie,

Rebekah reviews dinner at Cat Cora's new restaurant at Walt Disney World's Boardwalk, Kouzzina

Rebekah reflects on past presentations offering a glimpse into Walt Disney's family life and looks forward to the Walt Disney Family Museum opening when similar stories will be more widely shared.

Eight random things I discovered while visiting Walt Disney World with out of town guests.

Rebekah looks at some less obvious ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in a Disney way.

Rebekah reviews two new DVDs for the younger set, Imagination Movers Warehouse Mouse Edition and Mickey's Big Splash.

Rebekah showcases why Disney's Hollywood Studios holds a special place in her heart.

Rebekah gives her thoughts on Disney's recent direct-to-DVD sequel Space Buddies.

Rebekah reviews the Target exclusive "Disney Fairy Tale Holiday 2008 CD" and highlights other titles that have recently been added to the playlist of LaughingPlace Radio, which now features holiday melodies with the Disney magic.

Rebekah experiences the newest attraction at Epcot, StormStruck, part of Innoventions. Was it everything she expected?

Conquering Space Mountain, dreaming of a Vault Disney channel, and answering the call to help fine tune a developing Disney game

Sometimes in our lives we meet extraordinary people who although we don’t truly know them the brief moments we share forever change us. Disney Legend Harriet Burns is one of those people. I won’t pretend to know her but thanks in part to the NFFC and my job at LaughingPlace I had the opportunity to speak with her on several occasions and to hear her marvelous stories about working at the Disney Studios.

Rebekah tries to sort out the new name of the Toy Story attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Rebekah enters the playful world of toys during previews of Toy Story Midway Mania!
 

After throughly enjoying the Disney Channel Games Concert and noticing the increase in crowds over last year, I began to wish for a longer event to offer broader access for more people.

My memories of Disney's Animal Kingdom 10th anniversary and Earth Day celebrations

Last week while visiting Disney's Port Orleans Riverside I stopped by the restrooms off the main lobby and was surprised by the changes. Gone were the pedestal sinks and high tank toilets. They were replaced with standard automatic flush toilets and sink counters. The floor and walls were different, too. I'm guessing this happened fairly recently as the restrooms off the food court had not changed. But its been awhile since I've visited Port Orleans Riverside so I'm labelling it "new to me".

Inside the gift shop I spotted Gnomickey mugs, planters and stakes. Additional items with Gnomickey including a rain gauge and garden figurine are now available at the Garden Town Mercantile as part of the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Slate floors in pale grays and purples

New counter sinks feature auto shutoff water and auto soap dispensers

The older style toilets that can still be found in the restrooms off the food court at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside.

Black and white tiled floor, wooden cabinets and porcelain pedestal sink in restrooms beside the Riverside Mill at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside

Gnomickey planters and mugs

Gnomickey Plant Stake