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Photo Finds: Detailed look at Test Track 2.0, Rapunzel’s tower and more – Dec. 5, 2012

By Kevin Yee This week we look at the renovated Test Track, now open daily. It’s a reboot of the attraction that changes the entire story and theme, and adds a lot of color to the experience, though the ride vehicles and dynamics are unchanged. We also show the Rapunzel tower newly added to Fantasyland…

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New look coming for Disney Princesses in Princess Fairytale Hall early next year

According to new concept art, when Princess Fairytale Hall opens early next year, the Disney Princesses will be getting a new look. Cinderella recently debuted a new dress and hair style at the Limited Time Magic announcement in New York City and it looks like the other princesses will follow.

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Merida from ‘Brave’ coming to Magic Kingdom – Plus other character changes

Starting mid-May, guests at the Magic Kingdom will have the opportunity to meet and greet, Merida, the heroine from the upcoming Disney-Pixar movie Brave, which hits theaters on June 22, 2012. Merida will appear in Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland which will be transformed into a setting inspired by her Scottish Highlands home.

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Rapunzel named 10th Disney Princess in ceremony at Kensington Palace in London

Disney officially welcomed Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess character at a star-studded celebration on Oct. 2, 2011. The ceremony took place at Kensington Palace in London with a royal court including by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana.

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D23 Expo: Disney/Pixar's John Lasseter talks Fantasyland expansion

At the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. on Sept. 13, 2009, Disney/Pixar’s John Lasseter gave a presentation in which he revealed new clips and information from upcoming films including “Toy Story 3”, “Rapunzel”, and the now-announced new hand-drawn “Winnie the Pooh” movie. Following his presentation, Lasseter met with the media in a press conference…