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2+ hour, 52+ min ago (307+ words) Iconic actor Dick Van Dyke may be the last person alive who knew Walt Disney on a personal level. The two men worked together when Van Dyke was brought in to star in Mary Poppins, way back in the 1960s. "I got to know Walt, I'm probably the last person alive who did. I got to know Walt pretty well, and we just got along," Van Dyke said at a Vandy High Tea charity event at his California home weeks before his 100th birthday (via People). "We decided that emotionally we were both 13 years old and that's why we love to do children's entertainment." "He was a big kid, just so full of enthusiasm, and I just loved him," Van Dyke continued, adding, "He was a wonderful guy. He just smoked too much! Doggone." As for how Van Dyke landed his role as…...

7+ hour, 30+ min ago (286+ words) Disney Theatrical Group and Disney Music Group/Walt Disney Records has released the "Hercules' Original London Cast Recording. The cast recording features brand new recordings of the hits written by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel for the 1997 animated feature film such as "Go the Distance, "Zero To Hero and "I Wont Say (Im In Love) plus a host of new songs written specifically for the new musical. "One of my favorite aspects of adapting my own pre-existing material for a stage production is being able to give voice to characters who never sang before, like Hades. Including Hades new song, David and I have written seven new songs that bring even more heart and soul into the story." "Im thrilled to share our enthusiasm for this next chapter in our heros journey. So, here it is, please enjoy…...

9+ hour, 52+ min ago (240+ words) Fun Holidays for Dec. 6-12 National Christmas Tree Day: If you haven't put up or decorated your Christmas tree yet, Monday would be the perfect time as those renowned evergreens are celebrated. Enjoy a special holiday dessert, as it's also National Christmas Brownie Day. Dewey Decimal System: Library lovers can celebrate the numerical format of how those collections are organized in a way that we can all find our favorites. Other fun holidays this week Saturday: Bike Shop Day, Coats & Toys for Kids Day, Earmuffs Day, National Pawnbrokers Day, National Rhubarb Vodka Day, Put On Your Shoes Day, St. Nicholas Day Sunday: International Civil Aviation Day, Letter Writing Day, National Cotton Candy Day, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Monday: Green Monday, National Lard Day, Pretend To Be a Time Traveler Day Tuesday: Christmas Card Day, International Day of Veterinary Medicine, National Llama…...

9+ hour, 55+ min ago (350+ words) The Life Day event has returned to LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, bringing back Holiday Special content, snow-covered areas, and festive minifigure parts. Here's what's new this season. LEGO Star Wars: Castaways Brings Back Holiday Special Content for Life Day The Life Day event has returned to LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, bringing back Holiday Special content, snow-covered areas, and festive minifigure parts. Here's what's new this season. Lego Star Wars: Castaways is now available exclusively on Apple Arcade Lego Star Wars: Castaways, a new Apple Arcade-exclusive Lego game, is now available, according to Gameloft. Lego Star Wars: Castaways is the newest game to be released on Apple's famous game subscription service, which provides unlimited access to a growing selection of more than 200 games that can be played on Apple devices. LEGO Star Wars: Castaways is coming exclusively to Apple Arcade A…...

12+ hour, 4+ min ago (616+ words) Every point that goes through the basket counts whether or not you expected it. Or even liked it. When Fairmont head coach Eric Trent saw senior Nolan Stringer heave up a shot with three seconds left in the third quarter from the other side of the court, he knew there was more time for him to have driven to the basket for a better look. The unlikely 50-foot basket that went through without even touching the rim proved crucial as it allowed Fairmont to lead by 13 going into the fourth quarter and it held off Wayne for a 66-62 win Friday in Huber Heights. Stringer hit another three " shooting at a much closer distance this time from the line in the corner " to open the fourth and build the Firebirds lead to its largest of the game at 55-39. Wayne (1-1, 0-1) produced a…...

17+ hour, 27+ min ago (175+ words) ALBANY " The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the 2026 Empire Pass is now available for purchase. The $80 pass provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to New York State Parks, state boat launch sites, arboretums, park preserves and Department of Environmental Conservation Forest preserves. Current passholders who renew and keep their card will save $8 per card for the 2026 season. When renewing online, Empire Pass holders will keep their existing physical card or digital pass and not have to wait for one to be mailed or wait in line to purchase one. Three- and five-season passes are available to new customers for $205 and $320, respectively. The Lifetime Empire Passport, which has no expiration date, can be purchased for $750. If planning to buy the Empire Pass as a gift, order by Dec. 14 to be sure the pass arrives in time…...

20+ hour, 52+ min ago (253+ words) Families will be able to experience BLUEY in a new way starting next year as the Heeler family jumps off the screen through a variety of Disney Parks experiences. "Bluey and Bingo are coming to @Disneyland and @WaltDisneyWorld in 2026 "," Bluey's official Instagram page announced. Related: BLUEY's Next Adventure? Disney's Parks and Cruises! "For each episode, we looked closely at the storyline, characters and themes, identifying moments where a character faced a challenge and showed a resilient response," explained study co-author Dr. Bradley P. Smith. "We found BLUEY touches on almost all of the core elements of resilience: trusting relationships, emotional communication, problem-solving, self-regulation, empathy and more," he added later in the study. Meanwhile, while most BLUEY episodes are quite short, the IP is going big in 2027 with a full-length movie. With the success and popularity that BLUEY has enjoyed over the…...

22+ hour, 26+ min ago (704+ words) Diehard Disneyland fan Jon Hale will break his own record that he has held for more than a decade when he hops aboard Radiators Springs Racers for his 15,000th lap around Ornament Valley from the 2006 "Cars" animated film. "I don't know of anyone who has done more rides on Radiator Springs Racers than I have," Hale said via email. Hale will ride Radiator Springs Racers for the record-setting 15,000th time on Monday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. The $200 million DCA attraction themed to Pixar's Cars franchise features a dark ride introduction that travels through the fictional town of Radiator Springs followed by a slot car race finale based on Epcot's Test Track attraction in Florida. Hale started his epic road trip in 2012 during the annual passholder preview for the new attraction ahead of the grand opening of Cars…...

22+ hour, 57+ min ago (340+ words) Enjoy the Glamburgers, chicken Madeira and almost 40 varieties of cheesecake while you can: The Cheesecake Factory, one of the last holdouts of Baltimore's changing Inner Harbor, will soon serve its last dish after nearly three decades in operation. The 201 E. Pratt St. restaurant will close on Jan. 24, resulting in the loss of 115 jobs, according to a notice posted Thursday to the Maryland Department of Labor's website. A manager at the location referred questions to the company's corporate headquarters. The chain, synonymous with its expansive menu that features more than 250 items " complete with calorie counts " became a favorite hub for tourists and others stopping by the city's waterfront during its time in Baltimore. In its heyday, customers might wait hours for a table. But things have quieted down since. During a snowy lunchtime service Friday, only a few tables were occupied. The…...

1+ day, 51+ min ago (762+ words) Diehard Disneyland fan Jon Hale will break his own record that he has held for more than a decade when he hops aboard Radiators Springs Racers for his 15,000th lap around Ornament Valley from the 2006 "Cars" animated film. "I don't know of anyone who has done more rides on Radiator Springs Racers than I have," Hale said via email. Hale will ride Radiator Springs Racers for the record-setting 15,000th time on Monday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. ALSO SEE: Disneyland may soon move to dynamic pricing, Disney CFO says The $200 million DCA attraction themed to Pixar's Cars franchise features a dark ride introduction that travels through the fictional town of Radiator Springs followed by a slot car race finale based on Epcot's Test Track attraction in Florida. Hale started his epic road trip in 2012 during the annual passholder…...