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Famed Disney songwriter, Robert B. Sherman, dies at 86

March 20, 2012 West Center Street

Robert B. Sherman, half of the acclaimed and prolific Sherman Brothers songwriting team, passed away in London, England, on March 5 at The London Clinic, from an age-related illness. He was 86 years old.

Avatar coming to Animal Kingdom

September 21, 2011 West Center Street

Avatar is coming to the Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World said Tuesday.

Report: WDW’s Hyperion Wharf project on hold

August 1, 2011 West Center Street

Walt Disney World’s “Hyperion Wharf” project, floated as a replacement for Pleasure Island, has been put on indefinite hold, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

What’s new for WDW

February 11, 2010 Walt Disney World

Official WDW News Release LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. A wave of new ships, entertainment and activities at sea. A relaunch that brings together the world’s top family destination with the worldwide leader in sports. Fantasyland Expansion (groundbreaking 2010) – This three-year construction project will result in the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history. For the first time, guests will be able to step into their favorite Disney

IBM Works with Walt Disney Imagineering to Create a New Smarter Planet Exhibit

January 30, 2010 West Center Street

Edited from PRNewswire-FirstCall IBM has unveiled a new experiential exhibit at Innoventions at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort, which invites guests to discover the possibilities of building a smarter planet. The exhibit is powered by a new Smarter Data Center, providing a real-life demonstration of optimized computing that reduces energy costs by up to 25 percent. SmarterPlanet presented by IBM offers visitors to the park a “behind-the-scenes” glimpse of how technology is helping

Walt Disney World Moms Panel Boasts 43 Panelists in 2010, Featuring 21 New Members

January 6, 2010 West Center Street

Twenty-one new panelists from the United States and Canada, hailing from different backgrounds, are named official members of the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Additionally, due to the popularity of the site and an ever-growing number of questions, Disney welcomes back 22 panelists from 2008 and 2009 – totaling 43 members for 2010 to serve as online Disney-savvy vacation gurus, providing helpful tips to guests planning a Walt Disney World vacation. The Walt Disney

Roy Disney, 79, dies following cancer battle

December 17, 2009 West Center Street

Roy Edward Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney who was lauded as playing “a key role in the revitalization of The Walt Disney Co.” died today after a year-long battle with stomach cancer. He was 79.