Disney News Roll-Call for September 16, 2010

Daily Disney reports: Disney takes sides in Orange County mayoral race; renovations in Epcot's Mexico Pavilion will provide more shade, fewer seats for patrons of La Hacienda de San Angel; Disney executive promoted to head company's global development division; and another Disney executive says >demand is strong for the new Disney Dream cruise ship.

AJ of the Disney Food Blog challenges you to identify the food-studded wall from a Disneyland resort.

Disney Parks Blog: Thomas Smith announces the 2012 grand opening of Disney's Art of Animation resort; Jason Lasecki shares construction pictures of the atrium lobby aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship; John McClintock shares a video of Disney's upcoming Aulani resort in Hawaii; Heather Hust Rivera says a new cavalcade - Mickey's Costume Party - is coming to Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland; and Jean Volante suggests an In-Room Celebration for your princess (young or grown) with Disney Floral & Gifts.

Disney Shawn asks that you please stand clear of the doors while he shares some history of Disney's highway in the sky.

Cole Younger of Disneyology talks up the importance of color schemes at Disney.

Growing Up Disney has a guest post by one of its 'Minnie Moms' about the Grand Floridian.

Imaginerding wants kid to read their way to Disney World during the 2010 Read with Kids Challenge.

Ryan Wilson of Main Street Gazette has pictures of the pre-refurbishment One Man's Dream exhibit at Hollywood Studio.

Jamie Collins of Only WDW World explains the Disney Dining Plan (finally!).

Shane Lindsay of Parkeology dwells on death in Hollywood Studios' Great Movie Ride.

Sam Genawey of SamLand's Disney Adventures takes a close look at the rocks behind Big Thunder Railroad in Disneyland.

Todd Perlmutter of Touring Plans says buh-bye to Disney World's Star Tours.

Bruce of Unknown Magic Within Walt Disney World presents the third part of his detailed look at the unknown magic within the Animal Kingdom.

Suzannah DiMarzio of ZannaLand celebrates the grand opening of Epcot's La Hacienda de San Angel.