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Disney renames Cinderella's Golden Carrousel

As of June 1, this popular ride will now be known as Prince Charming Regal Carrousel.

True to Disney form, they have even created a back story to go along with the name change:

After their wedding, Cinderella and her Prince Charming moved into Cinderella's Castle.

The Prince decided that he had some spare time on his hands since the kingdom was so peaceful.

He wanted to enter some jousting tournaments, but needed a little practice.

In some spare land near the castle, he built a contraption that would help him train.

It was a circular platform that held carved horses, big enough to ride on.

A trainee would sit on a wooden horse while the platform spun, allowing him to practice ring-spearing, one of the tournament events.

In this event, a knight rides his horse as fast as he can, and attempts to use his lance to spear a small ring hanging from a tree branch.

The ring-spearing event became known as "carrousel."

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Disney's Animal Kingdom

A new baby female elephant was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom ..late Thursday night.

The 288-pound baby was born to Donna, a 22-year-old elephant.

The new elephant family is spending time together backstage and will be seen on the savannah during the Kilimanjaro Safari in several weeks.

The baby, who is Donna's second calf, has not been named yet. Animal Kingdom's elephant herd now numbers thirteen.

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Cinderella story

They have reportedly paid a seven-figure amount for the screenplay rights to a live-action version of the classic fairy tale.

The screenplay was written by Aline Brosh McKenna, writer of The Devil Wear's Prada.

Details haven't been announced yet on how closely the revised story will follow the original version.

Disney World offers new backstage tour

Walt Disney World is offering a new tour called Inspiration:

Through Walt's Eyes.

The three hour tour is designed to show guests how Walt Disney's vision.. translated into the "magic" you see in the parks today.

The first stop on the study of Walt's filmmaking influence will be Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

After that, guests will go backstage at the Event & Decorating Department to see minor details being transformed in the development of large events.

Another exciting part of the tour is a trip into the Magic Kingdom's ..Utilidors, the place where the day-to-day operations of the theme park happen.

This new tour is offered three days a week for $99. Guests must be age 16 and up.

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In September, Disney announced changes to Star Tours at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Work on the attraction at Disneyland was scheduled to start in October, but plans have changed.

The ride will now be shut down July 27 for workers to start the year-long process to covert it to a 3-D attraction.

Star Tours at Walt Disney World is scheduled to close September 8. Before it closes, there will be a party of sorts to allow guests a last chance to ride the original attraction.

"Last Tour to Endor" ..will be held on August 14 during Orlando's Star Wars Celebration V.

The special event costs $75 and will be held from 8 pm to 1 am.

It will include themed party zones, fireworks and a Death Star Disco.

Costumes are encouraged.

Disneyland is currently not planning any special events to mark the closing of the attraction.

Aladdin show to remain at Disneyland

Disney has decided not to replace "Disney's Aladdin

A Musical Spectacular" at Disney's California Adventure.

It was announced in December that the last show would run in August, soon to be replaced by

"Toy Story ..The Musical."

For now, Aladdin will continue playing. Construction near that Hyperion Theater is scheduled to begin in mid-August, so the show's schedule may be changed.

Walt Disney World announced plans for a new 2,000-room value resort that will open in 2012.

Walt Disney World announced plans for a new 2,000-room value resort that will open in 2012.

Disney's Art of Animation Resort will be next to Pop Century

..and use the two empty buildings that had originally been planned for a Pop Century expansion.

The buildings were abandoned in 2001 when business declined.

The new resort will be the same size as Pop Century, but will offer 1,120 suites that will hold six guests and 864 regular rooms.

Suites have proven to be a popular choice by families, who often request the suites at the All Star Music Resort.

The buildings will be themed around four of Disney's most popular animated movies - The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Cars, and Finding Nemo.

Each of the four wings will have a courtyard that is designed to look like scenes from the movies.

Frank Paris, a senior project Manager with Disney.. said:- when you walk into this courtyard, you feel as if you are a character in a movie.

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The Walt Disney World Marathon

The Walt Disney World Marathon:-

Sunday, January 9, 2011.. will include one free admission to the park.

The only catch, you have to actually finish the race.

The new promotion is called "Marathon Monday." .. The day after the race any participant who shows their finisher's medal at the front gate will get in for free.

Given that a one day pass now goes for $79, it's a great value. The cost to register for the marathon is $135.

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