Disney's Luxury Pet Resort Open  02-SEP-10  -  By MG-News Hey pet lovers now is the time to bring your pet with you on your next Disney World vacation.  Disney World just opened it's doors this past Monday for all pets to be pampered.  So make sure you pack poochie and rocky with you.

Disneyland Half Marathon  01-SEP-10  -  By MG-News Get your running shoes on for this coming weekend.  This coming weekend Disneyland will hold it's fifth annual Disneyland Half Marathon. The Disneyland Half Marathon is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Sunday with a record field of more than 14,000 registered participants.  The fifth annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, held September 3-5, also includes Kids' Races and the Disneyland Fabulous 5K, which has 5,000 registered athletes.  This is the biggest Disneyland Half Marathon to date, and includes runners from 16 countries and all 50 U.S.  states. To commemorate the fifth anniversary, athletes who complete the half marathon will receive a special-edition finisher medal featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle circled by the number "5" and running Mickey Mouse. Nearly 570 "Legacy Runners" -- those who have competed in the race all five years -- will also receive special recognition throughout the race weekend.  Nearly 2,350 runners are going for the Coast to Coast medal, which requires a runner to complete one of three qualifying races at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Half Marathon in the same year. Throughout the race, runners will pass Disneyland icons such as Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Matterhorn, Anaheim landmarks such as the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center, and they will see themselves on the jumbo screen running on the field inside Angel Stadium of Anaheim, before finally crossing the finish line next to the Disneyland Hotel. If you missed your chance to participate in the races this year, you can register for next year's Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend on Sept.  2-4, 2011, beginning Jan.  3, 2011. If you'd like to watch the race, you can view the runners from several locations, including the following: The Start -- Disneyland Drive to Katella Avenue 6:00 a.m.  to 6:40 a.m.  (Accessible only by foot) The Esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park 6:12 a.m.  to 7:02 a.m.  (Accessible only by foot) Disneyland Drive to Ball Road 6:20 a.m.  to 7:26 a.m.  (Accessible only by foot) Angel Stadium 6:45 a.m.  to 9:20 a.m.  (Accessible via Orangewood Ave.  entrance) Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel and ESPN Zone 7:00 a.m.  to 10:00 a.m. Spectators who purchased a ChEAR Zone package will have reserved seating in the Finish Line area. You can also see a detailed map of the course that helps illustrate where these viewing areas are in the race here. The Disneyland Health and Fitness Expo is also open to the general public on September 3 from 12 p.m.  to 8 p.m., and September 4 from 9 a.m.  to 6 p.m.  This event, located in the Disneyland Hotel Exhibit Hall, features the opportunity to experience the latest in running and fitness equipment as well as the opportunity to get running tips during the speaker series. Good luck to all athletes participating in the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend! http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/08/disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-celebrates-its-fifth-anniversary/

Small World Secrect  23-AUG-10  -  By MG-News We just got word from a friend of ours that the Small World could be getting Disney characters mixed in with the ride!!!!  Will post more if more info comes across!! Stay Tuned!!

Night Of Joy  23-AUG-10  -  By MG-News Be sure not to forget that the Night Of Joy is coming to Magic Kingdom this September.  This is where you can listen to live christian music where you can hear top artists in contemporary christian rock, pop and gospel. Here are the dates and places of concerts. Friday, Sept.  10 Group 1 Crew, 7:30 and 9 p.m., Galaxy Stage David Crowder* Band, 7:45 p.m., Cinderella Castle Stage Sidewalk Prophets, 8:15 p.m., Rockettower Plaze Stage Casting Crowns, 9:45 p.m., Cinderella Castle Stage 10th Avenue North, 9:45 p.m., Rockettower Plaza Stage BarlowGirl, 10:45 p.m.  and 12:15 a.m., Galaxy Stage Thousand Foot Krutch, 11:30 p.m., Rockettower Plaza Stage Chris Tomlin, 11:45 p.m., Cinderella Castle Stage Saturday, Sept.  11 Smokie Norful, 7:30 & 9 p.m., Galaxy Stage Family Force 5, 7:45 p.m., Cinderella Castle Stage Britt Nicole, 8:20 p.m., Rockettower Plaza Stage Third Day, 9:45 p.m., Cinderella Castle Stage Day of Fire, 9:45 p.m.  and 11:20 p.m., Rockettower Plaza Stage LeCrae, 10:30 p.m., Galaxy Stage MercyMe, 11:45 p.m., Cinderella Castle Stage Red, midnight, Galaxy Stage http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/special-events/night-of-joy/

Disney Secret  20-AUG-10  -  By Gina Carbonaro Time for another Mickey Secret!  Rumor has it that in 2012 at the Magic Kingdom in WDW they will be launching "The Beast's Castle."  It is a walkthrough attraction through The Beast's Castle in the Fantasyland.  Themed to Belle's house from the 1991 film Beauty and the Beast.  Again, this is a rumor as far as I know right now, however after being there recently it proves that it might be true with all the construction going on! Gina Carbonaro

Dumbo Celebrates 55th Anniversary  17-AUG-10  -  By MG-News Dumbo the Flying Elephant is like Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is so iconic that when you see it, you know you're looking at some place inside Disneyland park.  It's one of our classics, dating back 55 years ago.  In fact, it debuted almost exactly a month after opening day on August 16, 1955.  The 16 happy, grey elephants -- inspired by Walt Disney's 1941 animated film -- are "piloted" by guests.  These baby pachyderms can fly as high as 17 feet!  Did you know that the Dumbo attraction is also at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World (1971), Tokyo Disneyland (1983), Disneyland Paris (1992) and Hong Kong Disneyland (2005)?  Here's another fun fact:  When President Harry S Truman (a staunch Democrat) visited the park in 1957, he playfully refused to ride Dumbo because of the Republican symbolism associated with the elephant-themed attraction.  Enjoy this historical footage of our famous flying elephants. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/08/dumbo-the-flying-elephant-celebrates-55th-anniversary/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

Epcot's new Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria  14-AUG-10  -  By Bruce Almighty Epcot opens it latest restaurant at the Italy Pavilion on Monday, Aug.  2, 2010.  The 300-seat restaurant from Patina Restaurant Group features authentic, wood-fired pizzas, pastas and Italian desserts. Traditional appetizer including Sicilian eggplant with olives and raisins, fagiolini bean salad, fried saffron risotto balls and corn-crusted fried calamari. Classical Neapolitan pizzas, ranging from pizza bianca, quattro stagioni, piccante and ortolano to an unforgettable margherita pizza. Other than pizza, you can choose from main courses include pastas, spinach lasagna, parmigiana dishes and chopped calamari, chicken and steak salads. For dessert, treat yourself to gelato, tiramis, zeppole di ricotta and apple cake with almond sorbet. A chef works among the whimsical wood-fired ovens at the new Epcot Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria. For more Photos Visit More photos at orlandosentinel.com MG Reporter http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/via-napoli/

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