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LEGO models of Woody and Buzz Lightyear were unveiled by Disney Consumer Products as part of a dedicated Toy Story-themed family area at the 66th Venice Film Festival. Constructed from 13,600 LEGO bricks in 150 hours, this was the global unveiling of the Woody model....
tomorrowland skyway
I heard the news today, which I had always knew would come at some point but hoped it would not, that they had begun demolition of one of the original attractions at the Magic Kingdom - the Skyway to Fantasyland/Tomorrowland. There are a lot of reasons why this was a...
lucky fortune cookery
The colorful new Lucky Fortune Cookery, debuting Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, is the newest addition to the variety of dining options at Disney’s California Adventure park. Located in the Pacific Wharf section of the park, Lucky Fortune Cookery offers guests the opportunity...
alice fashions
Disney today unveiled a first glimpse of how it will influence fashion trends in 2010 with the announcement of a spectacular fashion-driven lifestyle program inspired by its upcoming feature Alice In Wonderland. As part of this phenomenal line, Disney Consumer...
tinker bell and the lost treasure
Take a Journey with Tinkerbell and her friends on her quest to save the most precious moonstone in all of Pixie Hollow. Preview an official sneak peek from the movie Tinker Bell and The Lost Treasure coming to Disney DVD and Blu-ray - October 27 2009....
5th annual meac/swac challenge
The Fifth Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney kicks off Thursday,Sept. 3 with a fun-filled weekend of activities leading up to game day. The events include a career panel for local high school students followed by three separate competitions including an...
disney parks 2010
Travel agents can now book 2010 Walt Disney Travel Company Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort vacation packages for their clients, featuring all the magical elements for a family celebration. Clients booking these vacation packages can be part of the new...
daytime emmys
The Disney/ABC Television Group received 19 Daytime Emmy Awards at the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards presented this weekend, August 29th and 30th. ABC's "The View" received four Daytime Emmy Awards and made history when the honor of Outstanding Talk...
club penguin
Spanish speaking fans of Club Penguin can now waddle around, interact and play games in the popular, snow-covered virtual world in their own language. The new Spanish version of the virtual world (www.clubpenguin.com/es) is supported by native Spanish-speaking staff...
foodies
Epcot kitchens turn up the heat for a global tasting experience worthy of every palate Sept. 25-Nov. 8 at the 14th annual Epcot International Food &Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. During the six-week, entertainment-packed event, park guests can taste...
espn the company
Published in time for ESPN's 30th anniversary on September 7, 2009, a new book, ESPN THE COMPANY: The Story and Lessons Behind the Most Fanatical Brand in Sports (John Wiley & Sons, hardcover, $24.95), tells for the first time the insider tale of ESPN's unlikely...
ksm
Coming off several months of glowing non-stop buzz, the all-female teen rock quintet KSM is set to release “Read Between the Lines,” the group’s Disney Sound debut CD. To prepare the world for the CD release, KSM recently launched a U.S. club tour opening for...
halloween details
Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney’s most beloved characters...
maleficent
A spectacular new dragon joins “Fantasmic!,” stretching as high as 45 feet tall and breathing great plumes of fire on the Rivers of America at Disneyland. httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcmJFxhfdYs Performances of the show have been extended nightly through Sept....
2009 legends
Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams, the extraordinary actresses of The Golden Girls, the voices of Donald Duck and Goofy, and other incomparable contributors to the Disney legacy will be honored on Sept. 10 at the 2009 Disney Legends Awards during the D23 EXPO at the...
thoughts about marvel
The news has broken that Disney is going to be acquiring Marvel Entertainment, so what does that mean? Obviously it means that in the short term, Disney will lose money on the deal. An acquisition of this size usually means a negative hit to the purchaser....
john lasseter talks toys
Just as the classic Toy Story film franchise returns with the re-release of the first two movies in 3D this October, John Lasseter is taking fans behind-the-scenes in a new, exclusive seven-part YouTube video series (www.YouTube.com/DisneyLiving), where he introduces...
castaway cay
Castaway Cay, Disney's private island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, is getting an extra dose of pixie dust. Enhancements will provide guests with more water-based family-fun, additional conveniences and a slice of beachside luxury all designed to...