Behind the Scenes Video: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Attraction

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"After the last guest left Magic Kingdom Park one night last week, Walt Disney Imagineers unveiled some magic. While you slept, they removed construction walls surrounding The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and gave a first look at their amazing work.

The queue and exterior façade for the classic Fantasyland attraction have been completely re-imagined. You can now enjoy a fully immersive interactive adventure through the Hundred Acre Wood that includes visits to Tigger’s Bouncy Place, Rabbit’s Garden, Eeyore’s Gloomy Place and Pooh’s Hunny Hives. Here’s a peek at the work that took place. Enjoy."

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Behind the Scenes Video: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Attraction

Meet the AquaDuck Water Coaster! - Video

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Here's a video of the "water" attraction the "AquaDuck" - one of the most exciting features coming to the Disney Dream and the first water coaster aboard a cruise ship.

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Meet the AquaDuck Water Coaster! - Video

Behind the Scenes Video: Preparing the Magic Kingdom For Christmas

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It’s hard to believe but each November our Magic Kingdom Park goes from being decorated for Halloween to Christmas in just days. The transformation is fast and precise. As quickly as a jack-o-lantern is wrapped up for the year, an ornament goes up. And what may look like chaos to you and me, is actually a “choreographed dance” because planning begins in June.

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Behind the Scenes Video: Preparing the Magic Kingdom For Christmas

The Story Behind Disney’s Liberty Tree and Horticulture Logo

Here's a little Disney trivia from the Disney Parks Blog for you all.

"Over thirty years ago a majestic 130-year-old live oak tree (Quercus virginiana) was found on the eastern part of the Disney property and moved about eight miles to the Magic Kingdom Park. At the time of the move, this enormous tree weighed 38 tons and had a root ball measuring 18-feet by 16-feet by four feet deep.

Because of its size and weight, the oak could not be moved by simply wrapping a cable around the trunk. Instead, holes were drilled through the middle of the trunk and steel dowel pins inserted so it could be lifted by a 100-ton crane. Once transplanted, the pins were removed and replaced with sections of hardwood and the wood soon healed."

"The entire process took several months to complete. Known as one of the most spectacular big tree moves, the oak we call the “Liberty Tree” stands proudly in the middle of Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom Park. It has thirteen lanterns hanging on the tree representing the original thirteen colonies. Our Disney’s Horticulture team was so proud of the successful move, the “Liberty Tree” was adopted as our official logo."

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The Story Behind Disney’s Liberty Tree and Horticulture Logo

Neil Patrick Harris Makes New Recordings for California Screamin'

If you love this attraction as much as I do, here's a little inside info from the Disney Parks Blog you can tell your friends!  

"On Friday, Guests riding California Screamin’ at Disney California Adventure park may have noticed a familiar new voice as they prepared to board the longest and fastest roller coaster at the Disneyland Resort. 

Disney Imagineers recently worked with actor Neil Patrick Harris to make new recordings for California Screamin’. These new themed recordings recall a carnival sideshow barker, in keeping with the theme of all the boardwalk amusements in Paradise Pier." 

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Neil Patrick Harris Makes New Recordings for California Screamin'