Walt Disney World® Resort: Plugged In

Direct from the Beijing Games where he won a record eight Gold Medals, world champion swimmer Michael Phelps celebrated his unprecedented achievement with an all-American homecoming parade in his honor at Walt Disney World Resort.

The experts from The Walt Disney World Moms Panel (disneyworldmoms.com) reveal their top tips for a successful visit to the resort.

Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz photographs stars playing out their fantasies, living out their Disney dreams in a new series of photos: • Whoopi Goldberg poses as The Genie from "Aladdin" • Supermodel Gisele Bündchen, dance legend Mikhail Baryshnikov and actress Tina Fey portray a scene from Disney's "Peter Pan" • Actress Jessica Biel portrays the brave Native American "Pocahontas," from Disney's 1995 animated film • International superstars Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony as the royal heiress Princess Jasmine and the streetwise "diamond in the rough," Aladdin

Twelve lucky moms (including one dad!) who have mastered the art of planning a Walt Disney World® vacation now host a new online forum where guests can get insider tips and insights.

Continuing a 60-year tradition, President George W. Bush pardoned the 2007 National Thanksgiving Turkey, which then celebrated by flying first-class to Florida and the Magic Kingdom® at Walt Disney World® Resort. Park guests welcomed the turkey as grand marshal of "Disney's Thanksgiving Day Parade" before visiting him at Mickey's Country House in Mickey's Toontown® Fair.

On September 10, 2007 Barbara Morgan and the entire crew of NASA space shuttle mission STS-118 visited Epcot and Magic Kingdom following their return to Earth.

To streaking jets and daytime fireworks, more than 1,000 immigrants from dozens of countries realized their dream of becoming United States citizens during a gala Fourth of July swearing-in at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Two fan favorites come to Walt Disney World for the final 2007 Star Wars™ Weekends at Disney - MGM Studios; Anthony Daniels ("C-3PO") and Warwick Davis ("Wicket"). We'll also meet two members of the 501st Legion, Star Wars fans who step into the boots of stormtroopers and visit sick children around the world.

Two legends of the Star Wars Saga join fans at the third week of Star Wars™ Weekends at Disney - MGM Studios; Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca") and Jeremy Bulloch ("Boba Fett,", Episode V and VI).

Young guests to Disney - MGM Studios become Padawans during Star Wars™ Weekends and battle the dark side at Jedi Training Academy. In this week's episode, meet Ray Park ("Darth Maul") and Daniel Logan ("Boba Fett," Episode II).

Heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far, away fill the streets of Disney - MGM Studios during Star Wars™ Weekends. In this week's episode, meet Star Wars ™ Weekends host Jay Laga'aia, Captain Typho in Episode II & III.

Dive into the magical undersea world that charmed audiences around the world in the Disney-Pixar smash-hit film "Finding Nemo." The beloved story now comes to life in an all-new musical stage show at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. Be among the first to catch a glimpse of this spectacular event!

The Magic Kingdom's most famous landmark is now home to the Cinderella Castle Suite, where lucky Walt Disney World Guests can spend a dream-come-true night during The Year of a Million Dreams! Only a handful of Guests will see the spectacular hideaway, so now is your chance to get a look at this Suite that's fit for a princess!

Meet some acrobatic hopefuls with big-top dreams as they fly through the air auditioning for La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil® - and discover why anything is possible in this dazzling spectacular.

Ride along on the adventures of Yeti Man - a guest who has ridden Expedition Everest over 1000 times since its opening in April 2006!