Team Studios Central Profile – Rich Gairing

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Toughness and generosity; two qualities you don’t always find together in an individual.  On one hand if you’re tough you may not come across as very kind or generous.  If you’re generous you can be perceived as a big “softy”.  That’s not the case with Rich Gairing; a gentleman who runs for charity and shows his toughness by running several long distance events.

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Glow with the Show Ears Coming to Fantasmic!

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Walt Disney World announced it is bringing its very popular Glow with the Show Ears to Fantasmic! later this year.  

The technology incorporating Mickey Ears synchronized to the show originally debuted in Disneyland at World of Color.  Starting on October 15, the special Mickey ears will be sold at Disney's Hollywood Studios with the first show that very evening.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to host Friday the 13th villains dance party

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Disney's Hollywood Studios will host a special Disney Villain dance party on Friday, September 13th, 2013 from 8:00pm to 1:00am as part of Limited Time Magic.

The special one-time event will offer guests an opportunity to meet and dance with select Disney villains, which is being called "Hades Hangout".

In addition, a special fireworks show called "Villainy in the Sky", will be shown at the Studios during the event.

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Team Studios Central Profile – Shelley Benhoff

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Life is sometimes funny.  You never really know what direction it may take.  Some of us think life is driven by luck or coincidental circumstances.  Meet Team Studios Central runner Shelley Benhoff who knows for a fact life is driven by the choices we make.  Originally from Baltimore, MD and now living in Orlando Shelley moved closer to the theme parks in 2012 with her husband Jason. 

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Half of Sid Cahuenga’s will become a MyMagic+ service center

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In order to make room for a guest assistance center to deal with MyMagic+ issues, Disney will be converting over a portion of Sid Caheuenga's One-of-a-kind shop into a MyMagic+ service center.

The exact location of the service center will be the lobby and porch area, with the other space deeper in the store remaining a merchandise location.

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Sofia the First meet-n-greet to begin July 19

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There are new reports that Sofia the First, from Disney Junior's "Sofia the First" television show, will begin meeting guests near the Disney Junior – Live on Stage attraction on July 19, 2013.

Sofia will take the place of Handy Manny at the meet-n-greet spots outside of the Disney Junior attraction.  Guests will still be able to meet Handy Manny at the Hollywood & Vine character meals for breakfast and lunch.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios July 4 fireworks details

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Disney has announced details for the July 4th celebration events for Disney's Hollywood Studios to celebrate America's birthday.

First a DJ will start spinning music for guests on the Sorcerers Hat stage at 6pm.  Then Mulch, Sweat and Shears will perform live music on the Sorcerer's Hat stage at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00pm.

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Monsters University Bash announced as next Limited Time Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney Parks announced the next Limited Time Magic, which will be called "Monsters University Bash".

The event begins on June 14 and will continue throughout the summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios.  Each evening at 6pm, a DJ “Monster of Scaremonies” at the Sorcerers Hat will play music for guests to dance to.

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Team Studios Central Profile – Courtney Anne Maclaren

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It’s hard to believe the effect Walt Disney World can have on an individual.  It’s even harder to believe the effect one single attraction can have on someone.  Case in point, meet Courtney Anne Maclaren.  Originally from Wilmington, DE and currently living in the Orlando area as a Disney World Cast Member through the College Program she’s a huge Tower of Terror fan.  She recently graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Elementary Education. 

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