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October 2002 / All Parks

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OrSen: Ride-safety rules up for vote (WDW) posted: 10/30/02
The October 30th Orlando Sentinel talks about the new safety guidelines that are being presented to a trade group that includes large theme park corporations like Disney, attraction manufacturers and owners of traveling carnivals for a vote.
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LATimes: Disney Settles Suit Over Splash Mountain Ride (DL) posted: 10/30/02
The October 30th Los Angeles Times reports Disney has settled a lawsuit with a woman who suffered back injuries on Splash Mountain.
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Reuters: New Euro Disney Park Fails to Meet Hopes on Visitors (OD) posted: 10/30/02
The October 29th Reuters reports Euro Disney's addition hasn't brought in more guests as was hoped and discusses possible reasons for these figures and its impact on Euro Disney's financial outlook.
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NYPost: Angels Celebrate in Three Locations (DL,General) posted: 10/30/02
The October 29th New York Post talks about yesterday's celebrations for the Anaheim Angels at Edison Field, Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure.
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LPWire: 'Extra Magic Hour' Offers Disney Resort Guests Exclusive Time in a WDW Theme Park Every Day (WDW) posted: 10/30/02
Each day, one of the four Walt Disney World theme parks opens for Disney resort guests one hour early, providing exclusive time in the parks to experience select attractions and meet and greet Disney characters. There is no additional charge.
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NYTimes: A Disney Resort Remodels for Business Travelers (WDW) posted: 10/30/02
The October 30th New York Times talks about the balance the Swan and Dolphin hotels at Walt Disney World must maintain between serving the needs of businessmen and families enjoying a Disney vacation.
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Screamscape: Epcot's Project Gemini (WDW) posted: 10/30/02
Screamscape's October 30th update offers the rumors circulating about plans for updating Epcot.
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LPWire: Disneyland Resort and Edison Field To Host Anaheim Angels Celebrations (DL) posted: 10/28/02
The 2002 World Champion Anaheim Angels will be honored Tuesday, October 29 with numerous events including a 10a parade down Disneyland's Main Street USA, followed by a parade along the streets linking the Pond and Edison Field where a fan appreciation celebration will be held. Then the Angels head to Disney's California Adventure for various events throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
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OrSen: Disney restricts access to hotel's observation area (WDW) posted: 10/28/02
The October 28th Orlando Sentinel announces the 15th floor observation deck of the Contemporary Resort will be only be accessible to guests of the California Grill.
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OrSen: Disney defends right to sell toy guns (WDW) posted: 10/28/02
The October 28th Orlando Sentinel offers comments by Walt Disney World spokeswoman Jacquee Polak about their decision to sell toy guns at the resort.
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Screamscape: WDW Rumors and News (WDW) posted: 10/28/02
Screamscape in their October 27th update Maelstrom has reopened at Epcot and surveyors were spotting taking measurements between the Land and Imagination pavilions stirring interest in the placement of the Soarin' attraction at Walt Disney World.
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Today Final Deadline to Sign Up for Terri Hardin Pumpkin Carving Lesson (DL,Coll) posted: 10/25/02
Want to be the envy of your neighborhood this Halloween Season? Unlike the simple store bought kits which merely cut entirely through the pumpkin's skin, Terri will demonstrate techniques for carving the pumpkin's exterior flesh to create masterful images. Fun for all levels and ages.
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OrSen: Wining through Epcot (WDW) posted: 10/25/02
The October 25th Orlando Sentinel offers a review of Epcot's Food and Wine Festival.
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DLP-IG: An Enchanted Fairytale Christmas (OD) posted: 10/25/02
The Disneyland Paris Internet Guidebook announces the Enchtanted Christmas Ball on the night of the 22nd December.
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OCReg: Nightmare Before Christmas Phenomenon (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 10/25/02
The October 25th Orange County Register explores how the film The Nightmare Before Christmas became a cult hit and now graces Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and midnight showings in Orange County.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim October 25th Weekend Movies (DL) posted: 10/25/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include Abandon (PG-13), Formula (R), Ghost Ship (R), jackass: the movie (R), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Red Dragon (R), The Ring (PG-13), Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13), The Transporter (PG-13), Tuck Everlasting (PG), The Tuxedo (PG-13) and Waking Up in Reno (R) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 October 25th Weekend Movies (WDW) posted: 10/25/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include one evening showing of Halloween R) and Halloween: Resurrection (R), plus regular scheduled screenings of Abandon (PG-13), Barbershop (PG-13), Brown Sugar (PG-13), Formula 51 (R), Ghost Ship (R), jackass: the movie (R), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (G), Knockaround Guys (R), Lilo & Stitch (PG), The Lost Boys (R), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Paid in Full (R), Punch-Drunk Love (R), Red Dragon (R), The Ring (PG-13), Spirited Away (PG), Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13), The Transporter (PG-13), The Truth About Charlie (PG-13), Tuck Everlasting (PG), The Tuxedo (PG-13) and White Oleander (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488.
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OrBusJrn: Disney World's Halloween Festivities (WDW) posted: 10/23/02
According to the October 21st Orlando Sentinel, Walt Disney World's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has proven so popular it was expanded to seven nights and even the bats at Animal Kingdom are getting a holiday treat, sweet pumpkin to munch.
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OrSen: Celebration home sales surpass $500 million (WDW) posted: 10/23/02
The October 23rd Orlando Sentinel reports Celebration Florida home sales number remained even while the sales volume rose 7%.
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LPWire: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Fun Facts (WDW) posted: 10/23/02
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will serve 5,000 barbecued chicken sandwiches, 22,000 bottles of wine and champagne, and will use over 500,000 beer cups. More fun facts are listed in the release.
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OrSen: 7th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival (WDW) posted: 10/23/02
The October 17th Orlando Sentinel explores the 7th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
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LPWire: Special World Series Offers Available Throughout Anaheim (DL) posted: 10/23/02
In honor of the Anaheim Angels' first-ever entry into the World Series, Anaheim/Orange County hotels, restaurants and attractions are rewarding fans and visitors with heavenly deals.
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LPWire: 27th Annual Festival of the Masters Nov. 8-10 at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 10/23/02
Now in its 27th year at the Downtown Disney area, the free three-day festival will feature displays from celebrated visual artists, interactive activities for children and families, a diverse lineup of live performers, and tempting tastes of eclectic cuisine from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
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CalgarySun: X-Men star not X-rated at Disney (DL) posted: 10/22/02
According to the October 22nd Calgary Sun Rebecca Romijn-Stamos is distraught over the misrepresentation of her comments regarding sex at Disneyland. She states that she and husband John Stamos enjoy Disneyland attractions they sit beside each other not on top of each other and the comments about sex were in reference to the Disneyland hotel.
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Reuters: Accountant to Review Disney Pooh Royalty Case (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 10/21/02
The October 19th Reuters reports Judge Hiroshige has appointed a new accountant to review the financial records surrounding the Winnie the Pooh case. Each side has expressed their belief the accountant's findings will support their claims.
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AmericanReporter: Judge In Pooh Case Orders New Accounting (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 10/21/02
The American Reporter talks about the latest rulings in the continuing suit over Winnie the Pooh royalties.
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Reuters: Disney Parks Chief Says Focus on Familiar Formula (DL,WDW,OD,General) posted: 10/21/02
The October 18th Reuters offers comments from the new Disney Parks chief Jay Rasulo.
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LATimes: Salmon Homer Lifts Angels To Victory (DL,General) posted: 10/21/02
The October 21st Los Angeles Times highlights the Anaheim Angels 11 - 10 win over the San Francisco Giants to even the Series with one win a piece. The article offers a brief comment by Michael Eisner.
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Arrowhead Pond To Show World Series Pac Bell Games (DL,General) posted: 10/21/02
Southern California baseball fans are invited to Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim to watch the World Series games at Pac Bell Stadium. Admission for this special event is a $5 donation, all net proceeds will benefit Angels Care, Anaheim Boys and Club and Anaheim After School Foundation. Parking for this special event is free of charge. Doors open at 4 PM.
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OCReg: Lobster Martini Shakes and Stirs the Palate (DL) posted: 10/21/02
The October 17th Orange County Register talks with Napa Rose chef Andrew Sutton.
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WDWMagic: Polynesian Luau Refurbishment (WDW) posted: 10/21/02
WDW Magic announces the Polynesian Luau will close temporarily from January 7 through February 18 as they change the show along with the stage area.
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Foot Rally and Trivia Contest at DCA Nov 9 at 1p (DL) posted: 10/21/02
The Los Angeles chapter of the NFFC will host their annual foot rally and trivia day at Disney's California Adventure on Saturday, Nov 9. You do not have to be a member of the NFFC to participate, all are welcome to attend. Event start time has been changed to 1p.
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LPWire: Euro Disney to Celebrate 10th with Charity Auction on Nov 30 (OD) posted: 10/21/02
On this occasion a charity auction in aid of "La Voix de l'Enfant" will take place on Saturday 30th November at 3 p.m. at the head office of AXA, 25 avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris. Attend the viewing and discover the objects included in this exceptional sale, on the same day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sales catalogue can immediately be obtained for only 15 euros (10 euros for Shareholders' Club members) by calling 01 64 74 44 30 or 01 64 74 48 88.
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IOACentral: Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (WDW) posted: 10/21/02
IOACentral.com's October 21, 2002 Universal Orlando Resort Update features over 70 photos of Universal Studios Florida and takes a look at The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera's last weekend of operation among other things.
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LPWire: Disneyland Announces Prizes for Nightmare Before Christmas Costume Contest (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 10/18/02
On Wednesday, October 30, 2002 the Disneyland Resort will host a costume party and screening of Nightmare Before Christmas. Prizes include tickets to the Haunted Mansion Holiday Exclusive Dinner, Dinner at Club 33 and Print on Demand Canvas Print from the current Disney Gallery Grim Grinning Ghosts exhibit. Tickets are $50 and registration is online only beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2002 on www.OfficialDisneyPinTrading.com
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OCReg: Anaheim Angels as Disney darlings (DL,General) posted: 10/18/02
The October 18th Orange County Register talks about the Disneyland Resort's role in the Anaheim Angels first World Series appearance.
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WPVI: Rebecca Romijn and John Stamos Enjoy Different Disney Thrill (DL) posted: 10/18/02
WPVI reports Rebecca Romijn-Stamos in an interview with Jane magazine stated that Disneyland is the first place she and John Stamos had sex.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 October 18th Weekend Movies (WDW) posted: 10/18/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include one evening showing of Jurassic Park (PG-13) and Terminator II (R), plus regular scheduled screenings of Abandon (PG-13), Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), The Banger Sisters (R), Barbershop (PG-13), Below (R), Brown Sugar (PG-13), Formula 51 (R), The Four Feathers (PG-13), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (G), Knockaround Guys (R), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Moonlight Mile (PG-13), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Pokemon 4Ever (G), Red Dragon (R), The Ring (PG-13), The Rules of Attraction (R), Signs (PG-13), Spirited Away (PG), Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13), The Transporter (PG-13), Tuck Everlasting (PG), The Tuxedo (PG-13) and White Oleander (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim October 18th Weekend Movies (DL) posted: 10/18/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include Abandon (PG-13), Formula (R), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (G), Knockaround Guys (R), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Red Dragon (R), The Ring (PG-13), Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13), The Transporter (PG-13), Tuck Everlasting (PG), The Tuxedo (PG-13) and White Oleander (PG-13) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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LPWire: Anaheim Angels World Series Celebration Kicks Off With Disneyland Resort Pep Rally (DL,General) posted: 10/17/02
The fanfare kicks off on Friday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. through 9 p.m. with the Official Anaheim Angels World Series Pep Rally at Downtown Disney(R). Fans are invited to this free event to cheer the Angels on to victory before the first game of the series.
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LPWire: Disneyland Release Picture of Nightmare Screening Event Pin (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 10/17/02
On Wednesday, October 30, 2002 the Disneyland Resort will host a costume party and screening of Nightmare Before Christmas. A ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday, special "trick or treat" experience and a commemorative pin are also part of the evening. Tickets are $50 and registration is online only beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2002 on www.OfficialDisneyPinTrading.com
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LPWire: Disney Offers Tokyo Disneyland Vacation Package (OD) posted: 10/17/02
The tour will depart from the Los Angeles airport (LAX) airport on Sunday April 13 2003 for an exciting trip to Tokyo Disneyland Resort. Guests will be returning to the Los Angeles airport (LAX) on Sunday April 20, 2003.
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Photo of a Disney Imagineer presentation of Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 10/17/02
Photo of a Disney Imagineer presentation of Hong Kong Disneyland
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WKMG: Tons Of Fertilizer Missing From Disney (WDW) posted: 10/16/02
An October 16th WKMG news report talks about the mysterious disappearance of over 6 tons of fertilizer from Walt Disney World.
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OCWeekly: Ratting Out the Mouse (DL) posted: 10/16/02
The OC Weekly shares Disneyland Resort employees stories of rat problems at the Disneyland Resort especially in the New Orleans Square area.
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CBSNews: Risky Rides Said To Be Safe (WDW) posted: 10/16/02
CBS News shares University of Pennsylvania researchers findings that the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Fla.; Speed - The Ride at the NASCAR Cafe in Las Vegas; and Face/Off at Paramount's Kings Island near Cincinnati do not produce enough "head rotational acceleration" to cause either bleeding or swelling of the brain.
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Bloomberg: Disney to Start on Hong Kong Theme Park in January (OD) posted: 10/16/02
The October 16th Bloomberg reports construction on Hong Kong Disneyland will begin in January.
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Moviehole: Haunted Mansion film News (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 10/16/02
Moviehole.net reports Don Knotts will portray the Mansion groundskeeper and announces famed special effects artist Rick Baker has signed onto the project.
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LPWire: New Concert Series, Diverse Performances Add Pizzazz To 7th Epcot Int'l Food & Wine Festival (WDW) posted: 10/16/02
Name entertainers booked for the "Eat to the Beat!â€? Concert Series will perform three half-hour concerts daily at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. on the America Gardens stage including The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Little Anthony and the Imperials and more.
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LPWire: Spotlight is on 'Discover Andalucia, Spain' Exhibit At Epcot Int'l Food & Wine Festival (WDW) posted: 10/16/02
The 3,500-square-foot "Discover Andalucia, Spainâ€? experience, located in World Showcase near the Germany pavilion, brings the region of Andalucia to life with a small, terraced olive-tree exhibit, weathered stucco buildings and courtyard, flamenco dancers and an olive oil tour. The free-flowing tour concludes with a complimentary sherry tasting.
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LPWire: Disneyland Announces Nightmare Before Christmas Screening with Audience Partipation (DL,Movies,Coll) posted: 10/15/02
On Wednesday, October 30, 2002 the Disneyland Resort will host a costume party and screening of Nightmare Before Christmas. A ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday, special "trick or treat" experience and a commemorative pin are also part of the evening. Tickets are $50 and registration is online only beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2002 on www.OfficialDisneyPinTrading.com
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Foot Rally and Trivia Contest at DCA Nov 9 (DL) posted: 10/15/02
The Los Angeles chapter of the NFFC will host their annual foot rally and trivia day at Disney's California Adventure on Saturday, Nov 9. You do not have to be a member of the NFFC to participate, all are welcome to attend.
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LATimes: Disney's 'Blockbuster' Angels Are Still for Sale (DL,General) posted: 10/15/02
The October 15th Los Angeles Times talks about the economics of Angels baseball.
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Variety: Eisner Euphoric as Angels Reach World Series (DL,General) posted: 10/15/02
Variety's Army Archerd offers Eisner's comments on the Angels American League Championship win as well as talks about Disney's Aladdin Live on Stage.
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LPWire: WDW Will Feature New World Brands' Wine (WDW) posted: 10/15/02
New World Brands Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary International Importers Inc., today announced that the Award Winning Double Gold Medal, 1999 Petite Shirah Estate Bottled Wines of L.A. Cetto has been chosen as one of the wines to be featured at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival held from October 18th to November 19, 2002.
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OrSen: Vivendi Universal's fallen media king 'looking forward' (WDW) posted: 10/15/02
The October 15th Orlando Sentinel offers comments from former Vivendi Universal chief Jean-Marie Messier.
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Screamscape: Buzz coming to TDL (OD) posted: 10/14/02
Screamscape offers news and rumors from Tokyo Disneyland.
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OrSen: Epcot keeps pace with space (WDW) posted: 10/14/02
The October 14th Orlando Sentinel showcases Walt Disney World's efforts to jump into the higher rankings of convention locations.
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FloridaToday: First Disney park opening 'horrible' (DL) posted: 10/14/02
The October 13th Florida Today offers Marty Sklar's recollections of Disneyland's opening day.
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Toonfinder: Robin Hood Villains, Fantasia Mini Golf and More (DL,WDW,Movies) posted: 10/14/02
Toonfinder.com's recent update includes an article about the villains of Robin Hood, a photo tour of the Fantasia Gardens at Walt Disney World and new guides to Character locations in Disneyland and Walt Disney World that can be synched with your pda.
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OrSen: Disney World's Halloween Festivities (WDW) posted: 10/11/02
The Orlando Sentinel takes a look at Walt Disney World's Halloween festivities including a photo of the Headless Horseman galloping down Main Street.
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OCWkly: Disneyland Primeval, A pre-Eisner photo history of Walt's unreal world : (DL,Coll) posted: 10/11/02
The OC Weekly talks with Carlene Thie who has published her grandfather's photos of Disneyland under construction.
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MiamiHerald: Disney star gets into character on and off the ice (WDW,Movies) posted: 10/11/02
The October 11th Miami Herald talks about 100 Years of Magic, the Disney on Ice show that is playing in Miami.
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OrBusJrn: SBA chief tours site of Orlando's National Entrepreneur Center (WDW,General) posted: 10/11/02
The October 7th Orlando Business Journal talks briefly about the Disney National Entrepreneur Center.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 October 11th Weekend Movies (WDW) posted: 10/11/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include one evening showing of Big (PG) and The Princess Bride (NR), plus regular scheduled screenings of The Banger Sisters (R), Barbershop (PG-13), Brown Sugar (PG-13), The Four Feathers (PG-13), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (G), Knockaround Guys (R), Lilo & Stitch (PG), The Master of Disguise (PG), Moonlight Mile (PG-13), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Pokemon 4Ever (G), Red Dragon (R), The Rules of Attraction (R), Signs (PG-13), Spirited Away (PG), Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13), The Transporter (PG-13), Tuck Everlasting (PG), The Tuxedo (PG-13) and White Oleander (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim October 11th Weekend Movies (DL) posted: 10/11/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include Barbershop (PG-13), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (G), Knockaround Guys (R), Moonlight Mile (PG-13), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Red Dragon (R), Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13), The Transporter (PG-13), Tuck Everlasting (PG), The Tuxedo (PG-13) and White Oleander (PG-13) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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Screamscape: Haunted Hayrides at Fort Wilderness (WDW) posted: 10/10/02
Screamscape announces Fort Wilderness will offer haunted hayrides during this Halloween season for $8 per person.
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OrBusJrn: Disney, Frito-Lay forge Cracker Jack deal (DL,WDW,General) posted: 10/10/02
The October 7th Orlando Business Journal announces Disney and Frito-Lay have reached a multi-year agreement that will bring Frito-Lay products to the Disney theme parks. Frito-Lay will also sponsor several attractions including Disney's California Screamin'
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OrlSen: Parks' sag puts Disney on roller coaster (DL,WDW,OD,General) posted: 10/9/02
The October 9th Orlando Sentinel reports that the new Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Jay Rasulo, got his position durring a rough time for the buisness unit because of the current economic slowing.
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OCReg: The theme is Halloween (DL) posted: 10/9/02
The October 9th Orange County Register reports on how local theme parks are celebrating Halloween including Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland Park.
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OCReg: Protest at Disney (OD,General) posted: 10/9/02
The Orange County Register is reporting that there was a protest at T%he Diusneyland Resort on Tuesday. Former Bangladesh factory workers were portesting about working conditions in a factory the company pulled out of earlier this year.
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OCReg: Disney Opens New Land, Announces Upcoming Attractions (DL) posted: 10/8/02
The October 8th Orange County Register announces a Winnie the Pooh attraction is coming to Disneyland while Disney's California Adventure will receive a Broadway caliber show and another child friendly attraction based on the characters of Playhouse Disney.
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LATimes: Economy May Give Disney's New Parks Chief a Wild Ride (DL,WDW,General) posted: 10/8/02
The October 6th Los Angeles Times explores the Disney Parks' current economic troubles and offers comments from the new head of Parks and Resort Jay Rasulo.
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LATimes: Disney Hopes Bug Adds Life to Park (DL) posted: 10/8/02
The October 8th Los Angeles Times shares comments from Michael Eisner during the opening ceremonies of A Bug's Land, the latest addition to Disney's California Adventure.
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OCReg: Disney a target in sweatshop fight (DL,Coll,General) posted: 10/8/02
The October 8th Orange County Register reports a demonstration will be held today outside the Disneyland Resort against Disney's lack of intervention in the poor working conditions in Bangladesh where many Disney products are produced.
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LATimes: Activists to Target Disneyland in Protest of Sweatshops (DL,Coll,General) posted: 10/8/02
According to the October 8th Los Angeles Times, the Slessinger family attorney is considering adding the stories of the sweatshops that create Pooh products to their lawsuit against Disney over royalties for Winnie the Pooh.
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OrBusJrn: Pressler Forced Out? (DL,WDW,OD,General) posted: 10/8/02
The October 7th Orlando Business Journal talks about the speculation that Paul Pressler may have been forced out of the Disney Company and offers comments from Pressler's recent letter sent to Disney employees.
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LATimes: Senator Feinstein's Letter to Editor Defending Disney (DL) posted: 10/8/02
The October 5th Los Angeles Times posts California Senator Dianne Feinstein's response to a September 29th editorial Failing Magic at Disney.
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Opens Today, Visit the Official Website for Info (DL) posted: 10/4/02
Disneyland.com offers Jack Skellington's "scarols", classic Christmas tunes Halloweentown style.
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LPWire: 13 Weeks of 13 Treats - Limited Edition Nightmare Before Christmas Pin Releases (DL,Coll) posted: 10/4/02
Each Sunday, from October 6 - December 29, a gift will open, revealing one of Jack's spooky surprises. During this period, Guests visiting Le Bat en Rouge in New Orleans Square and Premiere Shop in Tomorrowland will find a few more surprises waiting for them
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Sculptor Terri Hardin Offers Lesson in Pumpkin Carving 10/27 (DL,Coll) posted: 10/4/02
Want to be the envy of your neighborhood this Halloween Season? Unlike the simple store bought kits which merely cut entirely through the pumpkin's skin, Terri will demonstrate techniques for carving the pumpkin's exterior flesh to create masterful images. Fun for all levels and ages.
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AMC Downtown Disney Anaheim October 4th Weekend Movies (DL) posted: 10/4/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC 12 Theaters Downtown Disney include Barbershop (PG-13), The Four Feather (PG-13), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (G), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Moonlight Mile (PG-13), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), Red Dragon (R), Signs (PG-13), Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13), Swimfan (PG-13) and The Tuxedo (PG-13) Call theater for showtimes (714) 769-4262.
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AMC Pleasure Island 24 October 4th Weekend Movies (WDW) posted: 10/4/02
Movies currently showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include one evening showing of Goonies (PG) and The Princess Bride (NR), plus regular scheduled screenings of Austin Powers in Goldmember (PG-13), Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever (R), Barbershop (PG-13), City by the Sea (R), The Four Feathers (PG-13), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (G), Lilo & Stitch (PG), Moonlight Mile (PG-13), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG), One Hour Photo (R), Pretty in Pink (PG-13), Red Dragon (R), Signs (PG-13), Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (PG), Stealing Harvard (PG-13), Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13), swimfan (PG-13), Trapped (R), The Tuxedo (PG-13) and XXX (PG-13). Call theater for showtimes (407) 298-4488.
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CalendarLive: But Where's Disney's Sense of Adventure? (DL) posted: 10/3/02
The Los Angeles Times' Calendar Live offers a thorough look and review of Flik's Fun Fair. Article includes links to videos.
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OCReg: A Look at Flik's Fun Fair (DL) posted: 10/3/02
The Orange County Register takes a brief look at the new land opening in Disney's California Adventure.
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AmericanReporter: The Wrong Barrel of Wildcats (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 10/2/02
The October 1st American Reporter offers the latest in the continuing lawsuit between the Slesinger Family and the Disney Company over Winnie the Pooh properties.
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USAToday: The Mouse via mouse: A Disney online odyssey (WDW) posted: 10/2/02
The October 1st USA Today explores Disney vacation planning online mentioning LaughingPlace.com, WDWIG.com and MouseSavers.com.
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LPWire: CHOC / Disneyland ® Resort Community Walk In Disneyland Resort Theme Parks (DL) posted: 10/1/02
A sea of participants will line up for a rousing start on Main Street, U.S.A. in DISNEYLAND that will be signaled by the burst of fireworks from Sleeping Beauty Castle. Walkers will follow a route taking them through the famous park's lands, cross the esplanade between the two parks, and then continue through the Golden State setting of DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE. Along the way, participants will encounter a host of Disney surprises to encourage and cheer them on. The walkers will finally head for the home stretch through DOWNTOWN DISNEY, where a colorful balloon arch will mark the finish and post-walk festivities.
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OCReg: Jay Rasulo, a man of the world (DL,WDW,OD) posted: 10/1/02
The Orange County Register takes a look at the new Disney Parks and Resorts head, Jay Rasulo. The piece offers comments from Disneyland Resort president Cynthia Harriss and former chief of Disney International Jim Cora.
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LATimes: Fans Incensed Over Closure of Disney Club (DL,WDW,OD,Coll) posted: 10/1/02
The October 1st Los Angeles Times discusses Disney's decision to end the Disney Club program in favor of a co-branded Disney VISA which will offer points based upon spending.
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Disney News HeadlinesOctober 2002 / All Parks

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October 2002 / All Parks