‘BIG’ FUN AT EPCOT — Horticulturist Julia Clark tends to the Germany pavilion’s miniature train garden at Epcot during the annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Horticulture displays are found all around the park, including this mini-train garden that includes floral decorations on pint-sized buildings, a tiny festival sign and even a dollhouse-size Snow White topiary (left) being cultivated by two gardeners. Epcot is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Best of Both Worlds — Six-year-old Lily Boldman, of Orlando, transforms into a Hannah Montana-style rock star at Disney’s Secret Star Makeover exclusively at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. Starting Feb. 24, the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique package includes everything a rock star wannabe would need — blonde wig, microphone set, makeup, guitar purse and photo session for $109.95. Reservations are available by calling 407/WDW-STYLE (939-7895). (Garth Vaughan, photographer)

LIGHTS, CAMERA…PAINT!: An artist paints the new logo for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Feb. 15, 2008, high atop the famous “mouse-eared” water tower on the backlot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Last month, Walt Disney World officially changed the name of the showbiz-themed park in Florida from “Disney-MGM Studios” to “Disney’s Hollywood Studios.” Painters began work on the water tower this week, painting over the “Disney-MGM Studios” logo that had been there since the theme park opened in 1989. The giant Mickey Mouse ears on top of the water tower have made the structure — nicknamed the “Earffel Tower” — a theme park icon. (Garth Vaughan, photographer)

LOVE IS IN THE AIR FOR DISNEY VALENTINES — Beloved Disney character couples are “feelin’ the love” at Walt Disney World Resort during Valentine’s month. Against the fairytale backdrop of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom are Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Aladdin and Jasmine, Belle and Beast, Price Eric and Ariel, Cinderella and Prince Charming and Donald and Daisy Duck. (Photo: Gene Duncan/Disney)

THEIR OWN PRIVATE ISLAND FOR THE DAY: Jeff (left) and Sarah Acoba (right) smile as they arrive via a Disney character-lined red carpet on Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay island in the Bahamas Feb. 12, 2008. The Acobas, from Port Orchard, Wash., are followed by Disney Cruise Line island guide Clayton Lyndsey (back left) and Zach Schafer (back right), Sarah Acoba’s brother. The Acobas were selected by “Good Morning America” viewers to win their own private island for the day as part of Disney Parks’ “Year of a Million Dreams” celebration. Today, the party of four (family friend Mike Rauch joined them as well) have the island all to themselves with all of the Disney amenities, recreation, dining and shore excursions included. Tonight, they will spend the night on an 88-foot yacht. The Acobas’ private island stay will be featured Feb. 13, 2008 on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” (Diana Zalucky, photographer)

POP PRINCESS: Singer/actress Miley Cyrus poses in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Jan. 27, 2008. Cyrus invited family and friends to Walt Disney World for a celebration she hosted to mark the end of her record-breaking U.S. concert tour. (Mark Ashman, photographer)

THE BEST IS YETI TO COME: Riders aboard Expedition Everest, the runaway train adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, have a close encounter of the hairy kind. Feared guardian of the mountains, the yeti roars his displeasure at trekkers invading his lofty lair. The mammoth yeti is the largest Audio-Animatronics figure ever created by Walt Disney Imagineering. Expedition Everest combines coaster-like thrills with the excitement of an encounter with the yeti. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)

IDOL “GOING TO DISNEY WORLD” — Walt Disney World Resort has announced plans to create a high-energy “American Idol” attraction bringing the pop culture phenomenon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Each eligible “Grand Finale” park guest who wins the daily competition will qualify for a guaranteed slot for regional auditions for the “American Idol” TV show. The attraction is scheduled to open in late 2008.

PLAYHOUSE DISNEY – LIVE ON STAGE! — Some of the world’s most popular children’s TV characters come to life as never before in the new Playhouse Disney—Live on Stage! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Children are invited to sing, dance and play along as their beloved friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Little Einsteins and others appear in a new live adventure. Mickey’s colorful clubhouse opens up with delightful characters and marvelous special effects to make kids a part of the interactive magic—helping their pals create the best birthday party ever for Minnie Mouse. In addition to the bubbly, breezy effects, music also fills the air as youngsters join the gang in singing along with catchy tunes that make Playhouse Disney such a fun place every morning — only this time, they’re a part of the new fun. Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! performs several times daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Duncan Bishop (center), age 8, of Tampa, Fla., celebrates with his family in front of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Feb. 4, 2008, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. As part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway, Bishop had just been randomly awarded a package of four Disney vacations, including trips to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, a Bahamian voyage aboard the Disney Cruise Line and an exotic getaway with Adventures by Disney. Bishop was surprised by a Disney Dream Squad member after he exited row 12 of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster car at 10:55 a.m. – the randomly selected location and time determined by the Disney Dreams Giveaway computer to award the special “Year of a Million Dreams” prize. Pictured (L-R): Mother Melissa Bishop, age 47, sister Sabrina Bishop, age 10, Duncan Bishop, age 8, sister Savannah Bishop, age 12, and father David Bishop, age 46. (Diana Zalucky, photographer)