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Heading over to Star Wars Weekends today at Disney's Hollywood Studios? Be sure to head over to Wicket's Warehouse for the Star Wars Blueprints: The Ultimate Collection book signing event! Event Details Event: Star Wars Blueprints: The Ultimate Collection Illustrator...
kris allen ai winner
Dreams keep coming true for new "American Idol" Kris Allen. Details Last week, the 23-year-old singer from Conway, Ark., became the newest "American Idol" by garnering the most fan votes in the television series' thrilling Season Eight finale. Moments after his...
handy manny
Join Wilmer Valderrama, star of Disney Channel's hit multicultural animated preschool series, "Handy Manny" along with the Handy Manny character and Disney executives Andy Mooney, Chairman of Disney Consumer Products, and Rich Ross, President, Disney Channels...
jonas for nintendo ds
From sold out shows to the big and small screens, the Jonas Brothers will take over the video game world as well this holiday. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of JONAS for Nintendo DS. Details The game allows players to take on the role of...
x games 15
In an anniversary year for X Games, ESPN will celebrate with 200 athletes - some who have been with X Games since the beginning - and welcome the biggest names in action sports as well as debut two new disciplines at X Games 15 - Skateboard Big Air Rail Jam and...
june brides
Brides on a budget can still have a Cinderella-like wedding at Walt Disney World Resort if they know where to save and when to splurge. Press Release "Every bride wants to feel like a princess for the day, and at Disney's Fairytale Weddings we can make that dream a...
up video game
Disney•Pixar’s Up video game from THQ lands in retail outlets nationwide across all major gaming platforms. Gamers set off on an exciting adventure into the wild jungles of South America to encounter exotic animals, battle dangerous creatures and villains Press...
grand california
Stay right in the middle of the magic at one of Disneyland Resort's newest hotel: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa. Enjoy the special Disney touch, from great service to distinct décor to breakfast with a favorite Character. With the scheduled...
pirates rpg
Live to tell the tale of becoming a notorious pirate captain or suffer a fate of eternal damnation. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned, an epic, action role-playing game (RPG) from Propaganda...
summer travel
Most families are still planning summer vacations despite tough economic conditions, according to a recent survey from Disney Family.com. While 82 percent of surveyed families plan to take vacations, 33 percent of those families are scaling back by spending less time...
summer of stars
Disney Channel's special summertime lineup, Summer of Stars, kicks off FRIDAY MAY 29, with a cavalcade of special event episodes, new double-feature movies and marathons of kids favorite series. Details Highlighting Disney Channel superstars Miley Cyrus, Jonas...
contest 1
Okay! Here it is. The first contest for us here at etckt.com to raise awareness of our site, the Walt Disney World Resort and generally have a bit of fun. Details I have a case of the Vinylmation Park Series 1 ready for the giveaway. All but two of the boxes are...
espn club
This past weekend was the start of Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We ventured over Saturday morning only to get rained out, so we headed over to the ESPN Club for some lunch. It is a convenient place to have a bite to eat and watch some of the games...
sports
When Disney's Wide World of Sports opened, a lot of people wondered why Disney would venture into the sports arena. Fact of the matter is that Disney had been involved in the sporting business for years, most notably its partnership with the Amateur Athletic Union...
memorial day
Today we celebrate the memory and honor those who have given the last full measure in defense of this nation. Thanks most of all to all who have served and the families of those who have paid the ultimate price for our defense of our great nation. Let us remember the...
sww merchandise
Just back from the first weekend in Star Wars Weekends. Man it was wet this morning and then it got hot! Didn't stay too long, since the weather and small children did not mix particularly well today, but here are some quick shots of some of the merchandise from...
hall of presidents
One of the most popular attractions has been getting an update recently. The Hall of Presidents has been out of commission since the election of President Barack Obama. Well, now we get a first look at the new audio-animatronic set to debut this July 4, 2009. Details...
star wars map
Today is the day! It is here, Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios begins today. In preparation for the day, here is a map that has been released to plan your attack. Make sure to check for any updates when you enter the park. Good luck and may the force...