A Star-Studded Disney’s Dreamers Academy – National entertainer and radio personality Steve Harvey poses with fellow commencement participants March 11, 2012 during the fifth annual Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. From L-R: Mikki Taylor, editor-at-large for Essence Magazine, Tracey D. Powell, Disney executive champion of Disney’s Dreamers ...

Jordin Sparks Poses with Minnie Mouse During Disney’s Dreamers Academy – Singer Jordin Sparks poses with Minnie Mouse March 11, 2012 during the fifth annual Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Sparks, who is starring in the upcoming movie “Sparkle” opening this summer, served as a speaker during the commencement ceremony. Disney’s Dreamers ...

Disney VoluntEARS Plant Herbs at Transitional Home – VoluntEARS from Disney’s Boardwalk Inn plant herb gardens for residents of HOME (Helping Others Make the Effort).

B-Roll: Fantasyland Expansion – Nighttime Footage – The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history is underway, a project that will nearly double the size of Fantasyland and deliver a new home for Ariel, new ways to interact with favorite Disney princesses, an exciting new family coaster, a double dose of Dumbo and more.

From the Silver Screen to the Scottish Highlands: Adventures by Disney Brings Disney•Pixar’s Epic Action Adventure “Brave” to Life with New Scotland Itinerary – Step out of the theater and become immersed in the world of “Brave” with Adventures by Disney’s first-ever Pixar-inspired itinerary, “Scotland: A Brave Adventure.” Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” tells the tale of the courageous Merida, the film’s headstrong teenage protagonist, who defies ancient tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate. This 9-day, 8-night quest through Edinburgh, ...

B-Roll: Fantasyland Expansion – DAY – The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history is underway, a project that will nearly double the size of Fantasyland and deliver a new home for Ariel, new ways to interact with favorite Disney princesses, an exciting new family coaster, a double dose of Dumbo and more.

Pixar Animator Tours New “Finding Nemo” Wing at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Pixar supervising animator Shawn Krause got to see his artwork come to life during a sneak peek of Disney’s newest resort. Featured throughout the courtyard, Nemo, Marlin, Dory, and Crush are just some of the characters that Krause animated for various scenes in the Academy-Award winning classic, Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.” (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

It’s All in the Gardening Details – Ralf Steinel, a native of Germany and Walt Disney World gardener, finishes up miniature details in the train garden next to the Germany pavilion during the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. Steinel sets up tiny topiaries and figures against the model backdrop that reminds him of his southern Germany hometown. ...

Soundbites & B-Roll: Shawn Krause, a supervising animator at Pixar Animation Studios tours Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Shawn Krause, a supervising animator at Pixar Animation Studios, tours the lobby, swimming pool area, and family suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, opening to guests on May 31, 2012.

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