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Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival
Wednesday, March 19 - Sunday, June 1
Celebrate "Fun in the Sun" at The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival with millions of beautiful blossoms, gardening tips & techniques and outdoor fun for kids of all ages. Guests entering the park will be greeted by a 14-foot Goofy topiary riding a 6-foot wave of flowers and plants. Sandcastles, palm trees and starfish will surround Mickey and Minnie topiaries posed on a floral beach towel spread upon a sandy "beach." Each evening during the 75-day festival enjoy the sounds of the 60's and 70's at the Flower Power Concert Series.
More Information Official Site
Coverage of the 2006 Festival
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Tokyo Disney Resort "Disney Art Festival"
Tuesday, April 15 - Sunday, August 31, 2008
A series of art exhibits that showcase the world of Disney including a Disney film show at Cinema Ikspiari and exhibits at Tokyo Disneyland Park, Tokyo DisneySea Park, the Disney Resort Line monorail, and at the Disney Ambassador Hotel. Some of the exhibits will be continued after the end of the festival period.
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Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival
Tuesday, April 15 - Monday, June 30, 2008
Tokyo DisneySea celebrates the Tokyo Disney Resort's 25th Anniversary with a springtime flower carnival. Mickey and friends decorate the Park with flowers of every color, and lively music.
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Disney's High School Musical On Tour - Portland, Oregon
Tuesday, May 6 - Tuesday, May 27
Disney Theatrical Productions' Disney's High School Musical On Tour will be playing the Portland Opera. The show features the songs and characters of the Disney Channel original film as well as two brand new numbers.
Official site with ticket information
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Epcot Flower Power Concert Series: Davy Jones
Sunday, May 11 - Thursday, May 15
Epcot's Flower Power Concert Series performs daily throughout Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival. Showtimes are 5:45p, 7p and 8:15p. Scheduled Performer is Davy Jones (Daydream Believer).
More Information Walt Disney World Event Official Site
Coverage of the 2007 Festival
Band Official Site
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Disney on Ice Princess Classics in Caracas, Venezuela
Tuesday, May 13 - Sunday, May 18
Feld Entertainment's Disney on Ice Princess Classics comes to El Poliedro. Enjoy the romances of Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Aurora and Mulan.
Official site with ticket information
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High School Musical - The Ice Tour in Hidalgo, TX
Wednesday, May 14 - Sunday, May 18
Feld Entertainment's High School Musical - The Ice Tour featuring songs from both hit films comes to the Dodge Arena.
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May 2008
Kerry Butler to perform and sign her new Disney CD
Thursday, May 15
Kerry Butler, Broadway actress and signer, is releasing her debut solo CD on May 13th entitled Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust. On Thursday, May 15th, she'll be signing her new CD and doing a special performance at the Barnes and Noble at 66th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. (thanks to PlayBill.com for posting this.)
More Information LaughingPlace.com Interview
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Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show in Dubai, UAE
Thursday, May 15 - Tuesday, May 27
Feld Entertainment's Production of Mickey's Magic Show featuring Donald and Goofy, Alice and the Mad Hatter, the Fairy Godmother and Cinderella as well as Princess Jasmine and the dancing brooms from Fantasia is coming to the Airport Expo Dubai.
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Playhouse Disney Live! in Manchester, England
Thursday, May 15 - Sunday, May 18
Feld Entertainment's Production of Playhouse Disney Live! featuring My Friends Tigger & Pooh, The Little Einsteins, Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is coming to the Manchester Opera House in Manchester, England.
Official Site with Ticket Information
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Disney Magic Arrives at the Panama Canal
Friday, May 16
The Disney Magic will sail through the Panama Canal on May 16, 2008 on its way to California in preparation for a summer featuring 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
Live Images from the Panama Canal Webcams
Images of Magic Passing Through Canal During 2005 Journey
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Prince Caspian at the El Capitan Theatre
Friday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Be surrounded by the world of Narnia as you enjoy Prince Caspian at the historic El Capitan Theatre. An extensive collection of set pieces and props will be on display and the film will be proceeded by a magnificent Wurlitzer organ performance.
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The Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery Presents Ink & Paint
Friday, May 16
The Academy’s new exhibition “Ink & Paint” highlights the work of numerous artists who have devoted decades of their lives to creating the characters, storyboards, color keys, backgrounds, layouts, cels and thousands of other process artworks that are needed to assemble a traditional animated film. Among the artists featured will be Mary Blair (Cinderella), Paul Carlson (Gay Purr-ee), Ron Dias (The Secret of NIMH), Ann Guenther (Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Too), Michael Humphries (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Homer Jonas (Sleeping Beauty), and others.
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Great American Gardener Robert Bowden at Epcot
Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18
Garden Town hosts the Great American Gardeners presentations each Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 12:00 & 3p throughout Epcot's International Flower and Festival. This weekend the festival welcomes Robert Bowden. Gardening expert, author and director of beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Robert Bowden talks about the best plants for weekend gardening projects. Discover how plants with unusual textures, habits and colors make an interesting and fun home landscape.
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High School Musical - The Ice Tour in Birmingham, AL
Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18
Feld Entertainment's High School Musical - The Ice Tour featuring songs from both hit films comes to the BJCC Arena.
Official site with ticket information
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Epcot Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend
Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18
Over 30 artists showcase their beautifully created teddy bears and dolls. Event admission includes various workshops, an evening banquet, limited edition private sale, commemorative gift and more. Visit the official site to view the itinerary, limited edition items to be available at the event, featured artists and more.
Official Site
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Mickey's Pirate and Princess Party at Magic Kingdom
Friday, May 16
After hours party (7p - 12a) celebrating Disney's Pirates & Princesses with "Magic, Music and Mayhem" fireworks, "Enchanted Adventures" parade, as well as select Magic Kingdom attractions.
More Information Official site with various activites and ticket purchase
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Return to Narnia Video Game Hits Shelves
Friday, May 16
Disney/Walden Media’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game will be released at retail stores throughout the United States in time for the film’s May 16, 2008, opening. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™ and Windows-based PC.
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Ink and Paint the Art of Hand Drawn Animation Exhibit Opens
Friday, May 16
Artists whose work is represented include Álvaro Arce (The Prince and the Pauper), Mary Blair (Cinderella), Paul Carlson (Gay Purr-ee), Ron Dias (The Secret of NIMH), Ann Guenther (Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Too), Michael Humphries (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Homer Jonas (Sleeping Beauty), Art Leonardi (Pink Panther), Abe Levitow (1001 Arabian Nights), and Gloria Wood (Gay Purr-ee). The Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Please note the Academy will be closed May 24-26 and July 4-6 in observance of Memorial Day and Independence Day.
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Epcot Flower Power Concert Series: Jose Feliciano
Friday, May 16 - Saturday, May 17
Epcot's Flower Power Concert Series performs daily throughout Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival. Showtimes are 5:45p, 7p and 8:15p. Scheduled Performer is Jose Feliciano (Light My Fire)
More Information Walt Disney World Event Official Site
Coverage of the 2007 Festival
Band Official Site
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian in Theaters
Friday, May 16
The adapatation of CS Lewis second novel in "The Chronicles of Narnia" series.
Official Narnia Website
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Disney Channel India's Hannah Montana the Big Pop Star Dream Begins
Saturday, May 17
Disney Channel India will launch "Hannah Montana - The Big Pop Star Dream" inviting tweens to perform any Hindi movie song at auditions held across India. Four semi-finalists will be flown to Mumbai given a complete Hannah Montana makeover and record the Hannah Montana title track in Hindi.
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Ollie Johnston's Station Dedication Ceremony at Griffith Park
Sunday, May 18
The Carolwood Pacific Historical Society invites all fans to attend a special celebration of Ollie Johnston's life and the dedication of his Victorian Train Depot now located near Walt's Barn at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. Celebration to start at 1 pm. Events and parking at Walt's Barn are free. Walt's Barn will open at 11a.
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Epcot Flower Power Concert Series: Felix Cavaliere's Rascals
Sunday, May 18 - Tuesday, May 20
Epcot's Flower Power Concert Series performs daily throughout Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival. Showtimes are 5:45p, 7p and 8:15p. Scheduled Performer is Felix Cavaliere's Rascals (Good Lovin)
More Information Walt Disney World Event Official Site
Coverage of the 2007 Festival
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DisneyMania 6 In Stores
Tuesday, May 20
Disney has posted track details and album art for the upcoming Disney Mania 6. The CD, to be released on May 20th, will feature current stars like Jordan Pruitt, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato singing classic and modern songs from Disney films.
More Information Official site
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Disney's High School Musical On Tour - Seattle, Washington
Tuesday, May 20 - Sunday, May 25
Disney Theatrical Productions' Disney's High School Musical On Tour will be playing The Paramount Theatre. The show features the songs and characters of the Disney Channel original film as well as two brand new numbers.
Official site with ticket information
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High School Musical - The Ice Tour in Corpus Christi, TX
Tuesday, May 20 - Wednesday, May 21
Feld Entertainment's High School Musical - The Ice Tour featuring songs from both hit films comes to the AmericanBank Center.
Official site with ticket information
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Playhouse Disney Live! in York, England
Tuesday, May 20 - Wednesday, May 21
Feld Entertainment's Production of Playhouse Disney Live! featuring My Friends Tigger & Pooh, The Little Einsteins, Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is coming to the York Grand Opera House.
Official Site with Ticket Information
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National Treasure Book of Secrets on DVD
Tuesday, May 20
Walt Disney Pictures and legendary action producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean) present a spectacular, star-studded race across the globe when National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets comes to DVD, two-disc Gold Collection DVD and Blu-ray Disc on May 20, 2008 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
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Mickey's Pirate and Princess Party at Magic Kingdom
Wednesday, May 21
After hours party (7p - 12a) celebrating Disney's Pirates & Princesses with "Magic, Music and Mayhem" fireworks, "Enchanted Adventures" parade, as well as select Magic Kingdom attractions.
More Information Official site with various activites and ticket purchase
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Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom (VMK) Closing
Wednesday, May 21
According to the official site, VMK was created and launched as part of a promotion to celebrate Disneyland's 50th Anniversary. In part due to VMK's success, the game/promotion was extended, however the time has come to end the promotion. For further information visit the VMK Closing FAQ
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Epcot Flower Power Concert Series: Gary Puckett
Wednesday, May 21 - Saturday, May 24
Epcot's Flower Power Concert Series performs daily throughout Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival. Showtimes are 5:45p, 7p and 8:15p. Scheduled Performer is Gary Puckett.
More Information Walt Disney World Event Official Site
Coverage of the 2007 Festival
Band Official Site
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High School Musical - The Ice Tour in College Station, TX
Thursday, May 22 - Sunday, May 25
Feld Entertainment's High School Musical - The Ice Tour featuring songs from both hit films comes to the Reed Arena.
Official site with ticket information
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Great American Gardener Melinda Myers at Epcot
Friday, May 23 - Sunday, May 25
Garden Town hosts the Great American Gardeners presentations each Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 12:00 & 3p throughout Epcot's International Flower and Festival. This weekend the festival welcomes Melinda Myers. Nationally known gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers shares some simple, yet creative, ideas for packing a lot of garden into a small space or creating an intimate garden within a large lot. Discover tips, techniques and accessories for designing and maintaining gardens with year round interest in every layer from the ground to the roofline.
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High School Musical - The Ice Tour in Laredo, TX
Friday, May 23 - Sunday, May 25
Feld Entertainment's High School Musical - The Ice Tour featuring songs from both hit films comes to the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Official site with ticket information
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New Phineas and Ferb Episode Airs Following Brothers Themed Disney Channel Marathon
Saturday, May 24
The all-new "Phineas and Ferb" episode "Crack that Whip" featuring guest star Vicki Lawrence will air following the May 24th marathon of "Phineas and Ferb" and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" on Disney Channel.
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The Academy Exhibit The Art and Artists of Matte Exhibit Closes
Saturday, May 31
Hosted by the Linwood Dunn Theater, the exhibition focuses on the life and work of master matte artists Peter Ellenshaw, Albert Whitlock, Matthew Yuricich and others, artists who endowed each of the films they worked on with their own distinctive style. Peter Ellenshaw is known to Disney fans for his work in Mary Poppins for which he won an Academy Award.
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Playhouse Disney Live! in Liverpool, England
Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 25
Feld Entertainment's Production of Playhouse Disney Live! featuring My Friends Tigger & Pooh, The Little Einsteins, Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is coming to the Liverpool Echo Arena.
Official Site with Ticket Information
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Alice in Wonderland 50th Anniversary Merchandise Release & Signing at Disneyland Resort
Saturday, May 24
On Saturday, May 24th from 9a - 11a Disneyland's Main Street Cinema will host the Alice in Wonderland 50th Anniversary Product Release & Signing. Artists include Dave Avanzino, Brian Crosby and Larry Nikolai.
Official Site
View A Sample of the Merchandise Offered
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Disney Magic Arrives at the Port of Los Angeles
Sunday, May 25
According to the Disney Cruise Line official site, at 8:15a, on Sunday, May 25th the Disney Magic will arrive at the Port of Los Angeles after its trip through the Panama Canal in preparation for a summer featuring 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
Live Images from the Panama Canal Webcams
Images of Magic Passing Through Canal During 2005 Journey
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Tokyo Disneyland Park Guest Giveaway
Sunday, May 25
Guests who visit the Parks on the following days during the "Opening" stage of the 25th anniversary celebrations will receive an original pin (one pin per guest with valid park ticket). Today's design features Goofy's Screen Debut
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Disney Magic Sets Sail On First Mexican Riviera for 2008
Sunday, May 25
Beginning May 25, 2008, the Disney Magic is scheduled to sail 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. In addition to the 12 Mexican Riviera cruises, Disney Cruise Line will offer two 15-night repositioning cruises through the Panama Canal. The Disney Magic will depart Port Canaveral and head west on May 10, 2008, with the return cruise to Florida scheduled for Aug. 17, 2008.
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