Katy Perry Spends 4th of July at Walt Disney World – (JULY 4, 2014): Singer Katy Perry poses July 4, 2014 with Mickey Mouse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Perry, who sang the hit song “Firework,” visited Walt Disney World Resort on the U.S. Independence Day during a break in her global “Prismatic” concert tour. (Chloe Rice, ...

Singer Ariana Grande Celebrates 21st Birthday at Walt Disney World – (JUNE 24, 2014): In a photo taken at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on June 24, 2014, singer Ariana Grande gives Mickey Mouse a kiss in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. Grande is celebrating her 21st birthday with dozens of family and friends at Walt Disney World. (Chloe ...

Actor Avery Brooks at ‘Harambe Nights’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Actor Avery Brooks, pictured, joins a live orchestra and a company of singers and dancers to narrate the story of Simba’s journey to become the Lion King during a performance of “The Lion King Concert in the Wild” on June 14, 2014. The sights, sounds and flavors of Africa come together each Saturday from June ...

Snookie Meets a Wookiee at Star Wars Weekends – (JUNE 13, 2014): Reality TV celebrity Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi poses June 13, 2014 with Chewbacca, the famous Wookiee from “Star Wars,” during the “Star Wars Weekends” event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Snooki met the Wookiee during the final weekend of 2014 for the annual “Star Wars” event at ...

Blues Legend Keb’ Mo’ Visits Walt Disney World – (JUNE 11, 2014): Three-time Grammy Award winner Keb’ Mo’ poses June 11, 2014 with Donald Duck in front of the giant guitar outside of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In April 2014, the blues and American roots musical artist released his latest album, ...

Tinker Bell Greets Magic Kingdom Guests at Town Square Theater – Tinker Bell welcomes Magic Kingdom guests inside Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook on Main Street, U.S.A. As guests enter the Garden Theater at Town Square Theater, they magically shrink down to the size of a fairy and are welcomed into Tinker Bell’s home, which is filled with a collection of her treasures from the mainland. Magic ...

Disney Springs – The largest expansion in Downtown Disney history, Disney Springs will provide even more opportunities for guests to relax and enjoy themselves. When completed in 2016, Disney Springs will double the shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, with an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands. Drawing inspiration from Florida’s waterfront towns and natural ...

New Details on “Rivers of Light” Nighttime Spectacular Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom – All-new entertainment experiences, including a new nighttime spectacular, are among the exciting projects coming in the years ahead as Disney's Animal Kingdom begins the largest expansion in park history. "Rivers of Light" promises to be an innovative show unlike anything ever seen in Disney Parks, combining live music, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. The show will magically come to life on the broad, natural stage of the Discovery River, between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest. (Disney)

New Excitement at Disney’s Polynesian – An iconic hotel at Walt Disney World Resort is getting a new name, actually its original name. The Polynesian Village Resort Hotel, a perennial guest favorite, continues a multi-year re-imagining with the renovation of its guest rooms, the resort’s feature pool and its centerpiece Great Ceremonial House. The “Poly” plans to add Trader Sam’s Grog ...

Harambe Nights Brings Summer Fun to Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Disney's Animal Kingdom is launching "Harambe Nights," an evening entertainment and dining experience every Saturday from June 7 through Aug. 9, 2014. A special ticketed event for guests, Harambe Nights will be a memorable evening of Africa-inspired culinary creativity, theatrical storytelling, live music and dance amid the non-stop fun of an immersive street party.  Its centerpiece will be a 55-minute theatrical experience "The Lion King Concert in the Wild," presenting the story like never before. (Disney)