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Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced a $2 million cash contribution to the relief and rebuilding efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. He shared, “It’s hard to fathom the utter devastation from this storm. Thousands of people in the hurricane’s path lost everything and face the daunting challenge of putting their lives and communities back together. We hope this helps provide immediate aid needed to get through this disaster and begin the road to recovery.” One million dollars will be donated to the American Red Cross for immediate assistance, and another $1 million will be designated for organizations working on rebuilding efforts. Also, employee donations to nonprofits involved in disaster relief will be matched, dollar for dollar, by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney Company Foundation. In addition to financial support, public service announcements will run on ABC, ABC.com, ABCNews.com, Radio Disney and ESPN’s family of networks to

Does anybody know where you can find these lovely chairs?

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Tower of Terror at Disneyland!  Do you prefer Disneyland's version over Disney World's?

World Showcase at Walt Disney World's Epcot is one of my favorite places in the entire world.  Last month I started working on a new series for the Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog in which we'll spotlight one country every month from World Showcase.  Grab your viking hats because today we're taking a voyage to visit the Norway Pavilion! The Stave Church One of my favorite things in the Norway pavilion is the stunning architecture.  The Stave Church especially.  What many guests don't realize is you can go inside of the church where there is an exhibit called, "Vikings: Conquerors of the Seas."  In here you will find artifacts, weapons and a look at people who played an important role in Norway's history.  If you're looking for something a bit more immersive, check out Maelstrom.  Here guests can board a Viking ship and sail the high seas through the fjords of Norway.  Along the journey, you'll have encounters with creatures of Norway, both r

The free guest Wi-Fi at the Walt Disney World Resorts is undergoing a few changes to help with usability. The network names will be changed from 'WDW-Guest' to 'In-room Guest WiFi (Disney)' and 'Public Space Guest WiFi (Disney)'.  The new meet and greet gazebo at Epcot's France Pavilion is now complete and open for guests. The new location has been built on an area that was previously outside of the park border, and provides a queue and a covered meet and greet area with photographic lighting. Guests can currently meet Aurora in the location. Marie has relocated to the Magic Kingdom's Town Square. Disney has confirmed that Lea Salonga,  actress who provided the singing voice of Jasmine and Mulan , will be replacing Olivia Newton John at this year's Candlelight Processional. She will appear on 12/14/2012 and 12/16/2012. The Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be host to the Wreck-It Ralph meet and gr

  Ghirardelli has got to be one of my favorite places to get a snack or dessert at Disney.  What's yours?