A POTATO WITH A-PEEL: Eric Swapp, Principal Show Programmer for Walt Disney Imagineering, is “watched” closely by an Audio-Animatronics figure of Mr. Potato Head as he makes adjustments to the figure April 4, 2008 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The five-foot-tall figure of the famous Hasbro toy, which features the voice of Don Rickles, portrays a “carnival barker” in the soon-to-open “Toy Story Mania!” attraction at the Walt Disney World theme park. “Toy Story Mania!” is an interactive ride-through attraction that combines elements of a video game, “4-D” technology and interaction with stars from the Disney-Pixar film “Toy Story.” It is scheduled to open in summer 2008 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. The attraction is opening as part of Disney’s “Year of a Million Dreams” celebration. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

FRAGRANT FLOWERS More than 15 floral, herbal and spice ingredients of 10 popular perfumes fill the Fragrance Garden presented by Guerlain at the France pavilion during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Guests can sniff the enduring fragrance Shalimar to discover botanical notes that include lemon, Arabian jasmine and vanilla. Floral components of other featured perfumes include mimosa, magnolia, rose, nutmeg and vetivergrass

‘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.