Smile of The Day: Mary Poppins

Some words from Mary Poppins: Stay awake, don't rest your head. Don't lie down upon your bed. While the moon drifts in the skies... Stay awake, don't close your eyes. Though the world is fast asleep, though your pillow's soft and deep, you're not sleepy as you seem; stay awake, don't nod and dream... Stay awake... don't nod... and... dream.

© Steven Liebman

Disney and shampoo supplier expand agreement

The soap and shampoo supplier for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Vacation Club properties will expand its multi-year agreement.

H2O Plus products will now also be available at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, according to a news release.

H2O Plus will sponsor five runDisney races, including health and fitness expos at Disneyland and Disney World.

"We've enjoyed a wonderful, long-standing relationship with Disney and we are pleased with the opportunity to further collaborate with one of the most beloved companies in the world" H2O Plus CEO Rick Ruffolo said in ate release.

Production begins on new Star Wars animated television series

Work has started on the a new Star Wars animated television series on the Disney Channel.

Star Wars Rebel is is set between the events of Episode III and IV, according to a news release. During this time period the Empire is hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape.

Star Wars Rebels will be produced by Lucasfilm Animation, featuring many of the key talents that made Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

"The entire team at Lucasfilm has provided extraordinary creativity and innovation for over three decades, and we're thrilled to be bringing the expansive and imaginative world of Star Wars to Disney XD's viewers," according to Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.

"I think Star Wars Rebels will capture the look, feel and fun that both kids and their parents love about Star Wars," Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm said in the release.

Casting will be announced at a later date.

Scotland food booth will be aded to 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

© Steven Liebman

Scotland will be one of the new food marketplaces debuting at the 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

According to the Disney Parks Blog, the menus are still in development, but the Scottish cocktail to be served will be a Rusty Nail.

In addition to the new booth, Brazil, Hawaii and the Terra Marketplace will be returning to the festival scheduled for Sept. 27 to Nov. 11.

Smile of The Day: Fairy Godmother

Wouldn't it be great to have a Fairy Godmother? It would be great to listen to the magical phrase: "Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo Put 'em together and what have you got bibbidi-bobbidi-boo."

© Steven Liebman

Doofenshmirtz appears on 'Shark Tank' seeking investors for an 'inator'

After trading barbs back and forth on Twitter with members of ABC's "Shark Tank," Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz from Disney's Phineas & Herb finally got the opportunity to appear on "Shark Tank" trying to get seed money for one of his "inators"

Appearing before multi-millionaire and billionaire panelists Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary Doofenshmirtz tries to get money for his Shrink-inator.

Will one of the six panelists invest into Doofenshmirtz scheme to help him take over the tri-state area? Take a look.

Dates for Festival of Masters announced in Disney World

A Disney publicity photo of artist Greg Trombo
at  last year's Festival of Masters event.

The Festival of Masters, a three-day event at Disney World, highlighting artists, will take place Nov. 8-10, 2013.

The festival includes one-of-a-kind and limited-edition painting, photography, sculpture and  jewelry. There will be hands-on activities and live musical performances.

The festival will be held in Downtown Disney.