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August 2003 / All Parks

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ODPT: Disneyland Pin Trading Night Tonight (DL) posted: 8/29/03
Visit the Pacific Ballroom at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel on Friday, August 29, 2003 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for Disneyland Resort pin trading night.
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OCReg: Disney unveils new high-tech dinosaur (DL) posted: 8/29/03
The August 29th Orange County Register offers video of Lucky, the dinosaur who make a public appearance at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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BBCRadio: Aug 31st Interview with Robert Tieman, Disney Treasures author, will be available online (DL,WDW,Movies,Coll) posted: 8/29/03
Beginning Sunday, August 31st BBC Radio 2 will offer Russell Davies' interview with Robert Tieman, Manager of the Disney Archives and author of Disney Treasures. Anyone can listen to the program via the website's BBC Radioplayer by clicking Listen Live and then Russell Davies. The one hour special will be available for one week beginning at 1500 GMT on August 31st.
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OrSen: Tourism makes strides after 2 sluggish years (WDW) posted: 8/29/03
The August 29th Orlando Sentinel reports tourism has picked up to Central Florida.
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Screamscape: Mickey's Philharmagic AP Preview (WDW) posted: 8/29/03
Screamscape offers possible dates for AP previews of Mickey's Philharmagic.
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Disneyland Resort Fantasia Summertime Sundaes with Pin Offer Scheduled to End Aug 30 (DL,Coll) posted: 8/29/03
Fantasia Summertime Sundaes and the corresponding "gift with purchase" pin will be available at these locations: Chernabog at Storyteller's Cafe and Rancho del Zocalo; Hyacinth Hippo at Disney's PCH Grill and Carnation Cafe; Baby Pegasus at the Main Street Cone Shop and Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor; and Sorcerer Mickey at Hook's Pointe and Bur-r-rbank Cones. Offer ends Saturday, August 30, 2003, or until supplies last.

NYPost: Daffy Don's Son Takes Disney Detour To Prison (WDW) posted: 8/29/03
The August 28th New York Post reports Andrew Gigante has been granted permission to take his family to Disney World before heading to prison for a two-year term for extortion.
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LPWire: ESPNZone Joins the Pin Craze (DL) posted: 8/29/03
ESPN Zone will offer new and exciting tradable pins celebrating all things ESPN Zone, ESPN, and sports. The first series of pins will be released on Wednesday, October 15 at the ESPN Zone's SportsCenter Studio Store.
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LPWire: Young Students to Attend Animation Workshop at DCA (DL) posted: 8/29/03
One hundred children from Southern California art programs -- two programs from Anaheim and one from Los Angeles -- will take part in an exclusive animation workshop hosted by Michael Eisner at DCA. Six creators of modern animation motion pictures will join Eisner for the event, during which the children will be treated to lunch, a hands-on animation demonstration, view images from Disney animated features and create their own animated drawings.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 8/29/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include American Wedding ( R ), Bad Boys II ( R ), Dirty Pretty Things ( R ), Finding Nemo (G), Freaky Friday (PG), Freddy Vs Jason ( R ), Grind (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), Jeepers Creeper 2 ( R ), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13), Le Divorce (PG-13), Marci X ( R ), The Medallion (PG-13), My Boss's Daughter (PG-13), Open Range ( R ), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), S.W.A.T. (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG), Uptown Girls (PG-13 and Whale Rider (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 8/29/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include American Wedding ( R ), Freaky Friday (PG), Freddy Vs Jason ( R ), The Italian Job (PG-13), Jeepers Creepers ( R ), Marci X ( R ), The Medallion (PG-13), My Boss's Daughter (PG-13), Open Range ( R ), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), S.W.A.T. (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG) and Uptown Girls (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Weekend Showings at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 8/29/03
Among the movies showing this weekend at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are 2 Fast 2 Furious, Femme Fatale, Hero, The Pirates of Caribbean, Terminator 3/Rise of the Machine, Confession of a Dangerous Mind, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Hulk, The Matrix Reloaded and 2003 Pocket Monsters.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 8/29/03
Movies showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Phone Game, Espion Amateur, Sinbad La Legende Des Sept Mers, Bronx a Bel Air, Pere Et Fils, Dark Blue, Terminator 3: Le Soulevement Des Machines, Le Cout De La Vie, Charlies Angels 2 - Les Anges Se Dechainent, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Le Berceau De La Vie, Pirates Des Caraibes, La Malediction du Black Pearl, Bruce Tout-Puissant, The Eye, Amours Suspectes and La Petite Lili.
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LPPoll: Are you a fan of classic Disney TV? (WDW) posted: 8/29/03
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, "Are you a fan of classic Disney television like the Mickey Mouse Club and Walt Disney Presents?" The top responses are: A huge fan (40%), somewhat of a fan (29%) and a bit of a fan (19%) This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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LATimes: Disney Hopes Dinosaur Gains Main St. Toehold (DL) posted: 8/28/03
The August 28th Los Angeles Times talks about Disney Imagineering's latest creation, Lucky the dinosaur and discusses the developing stable of "living characters" Imagineering has unveiled during the past few years.
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OCReg: Lucky the dinosaur begins its adventure in California (DL) posted: 8/28/03
The August 28th Orange County Register talks about Disney Imagineering's Lucky the Dinosaur, a 8 foot tall audio-animatronic that walks, purrs, and signs a four-leaf clover autograph.
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BBCRadio: Interview with Robert Tieman, author of Disney Treasures (DL,WDW,Movies,Coll) posted: 8/28/03
Beginning Sunday, August 31st BBC Radio 2 will offer Russell Davies' interview with Robert Tieman, Manager of the Disney Archives and author of Disney Treasures. Anyone can listen to the program via the website's BBC Radioplayer by clicking Listen Live and then Russell Davies. The one hour special will be available for one week beginning at 1500 GMT on August 31st.
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NatlGeo: Plant-Lover's Guide to Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) posted: 8/28/03
National Geographic offers a brief look at the horticulture of Walt Disney World.
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SunNews: Planning my trip to Disney a nightmare (WDW) posted: 8/28/03
Sun News columnist shares her difficulties in planning a Walt Disney World vacation.
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LPWire: Walt Disney Imagineering's Lucky the Dinosaur Making Appearance at LA Natural History Museum (DL,General) posted: 8/27/03
On Thursday, August 28th Lucky, the first free walking Audio-Animatronics figure from Walt Disney Imagineering will make an appearance at Los Angeles' Natural History Musuem.
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LPWire: Private Disneyana Sale To Be Held on August 30th (DL,WDW,OD,Coll) posted: 8/27/03
Debe Graham & Morehouse Collectibles announce a Disneyana collectibles sale on August 30th from 10a - 7p (or later) at Graham Construction in Los Alamitos. Anticipated items include Disney pins, buttons, framed art work, framed pin sets, Radko ornaments and other holiday decorations.
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CapeGazette: Friends of Rose send Rose Tharp to Disney World (WDW) posted: 8/27/03
The August 27th Cape Gazette shares the story of Rose Tharp who thanks to friends, charity groups and the Disney Company will see her dream of visiting Walt Disney World come true despite her battle with terminal cancer.
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Screamscape: Disney Theme Park News & Rumors (DL,WDW) posted: 8/27/03
Screamscape offers news and rumors from the Disney Theme Parks including Disneyland's Snow White show, Epcot's Project Gemini, Epcot's park hours and more.
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Sneak Peek at Disneyland ® Resort Paris' Halloween Festivities (OD) posted: 8/27/03
Visit the official website for Disneyland Paris for a sneak peek at Halloween
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CBSMW: Walt Disney's exposure to Euro Disney (OD) posted: 8/27/03
The August 27th CBS MarketWatch talks about Disney's economic condition with a special focus on EuroDisney.
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OrlSen: Citrico's Mediterranean Seafood Lime Salad (WDW) posted: 8/27/03
Recipe for Chef Gray Byrum's Mediterranean Seafood Lime Salad, Citrico's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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OrlSen: Grand Floridian Cafe's Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie (WDW) posted: 8/27/03
Recipe for the Grand Floridian Cafe's Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pie
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LPWire: The Disneyland Resort will host the 13th Annual CHOC Walk on October 5 (DL) posted: 8/26/03
Experience an early morning walk through the Disneyland Resort and help raise money to support Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and CHOC at Mission.
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OCReg: Disney downgrade (DL,Movies,Coll,General) posted: 8/26/03
The August 26th Orange County Register highlights the economic struggles of the Disney Company.
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OrBusJrn: Palio at the Walt Disney World Swan (WDW) posted: 8/26/03
The Orlando Business Journal reviews the dining experience at Palio, an Italian restaurant in the Walt Disney World Swan since a new chef had been added to the staff.
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collectSPACE: "Mission: SPACE - Choose to go!" (WDW) posted: 8/26/03
collectSPACE offers a look at Epcot's Mission:SPACE.
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LATimes: Getting in Touch With Their Dark Sides -- in a Happy Way (DL) posted: 8/25/03
The August 25th Los Angeles Times takes a look at Bats Day when nearly 1,000 Goth devotees visit Disneyland, mixing their subculture and family life.
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OCWeekly: When You Wish Upon a Scar (DL) posted: 8/25/03
OCWeekly talks about the growing popularity of Bats Day, a day when Goths gather at the happiest place on earth.
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DetFreeP: Elders get a break at WDW (WDW) posted: 8/25/03
The Detroit Free Press announces the Holiday Inn Family Suites Resort Lake Buena Vista is offering Senior Save rates offering older visitor lower rates, with travelers older than 90 staying for free.
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Telegraph: Disney fini? Don't take the Mickey (OD) posted: 8/25/03
The August 25th Telegraph offers an editorial on the economic and cultural woes of Disneyland Paris.
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Official Site for ABC Primetime Preview Weekend at DCA (DL) posted: 8/25/03
The official website features the television spot for the upcoming events, an event map, photo gallery from last year's fun and more.
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SoCal NFFC Chapters Hosting Open House this Weekend (DL) posted: 8/22/03
On Saturday, August 23rd the Orange County chapter of the NFFC will host Disneyland Senior Vice president of Resort Operations Randy Baumberger. On Sunday, August 24th the Los Angeles chapter of the NFFC will host a presentation on legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki. The chapters invite everyone to visit and get a taste of what the NFFC has to offer. The link provides further information including directions to the events.
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 8/22/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include American Wedding ( R ), Freaky Friday (PG), Freddy Vs Jason ( R ), Grind (PG-13), Marci X ( R ), The Medallion (PG-13), My Boss's Daughter (PG-13), Open Range ( R ), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), S.W.A.T. (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG) and Uptown Girls (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 8/22/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include American Wedding ( R ), Bad Boys II ( R ), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), Freaky Friday (PG), Freddy Vs Jason ( R ), Grind (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (PG-13), Marci X ( R ), The Medallion (PG-13), My Boss's Daughter (PG-13), Open Range ( R ), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl -DLP (PG-13), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), S.W.A.T. (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines ( R ) and Uptown Girls (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 8/22/03
Among the movies showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are 2 Fast 2 Furious, Femme Fatale, Hero, The Pirates of Caribbean, Terminator 3/Rise of the Machine, Confession of a Dangerous Mind, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Hulk, The Matrix Reloaded and 2003 Pocket Monsters.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 8/22/03
Movies showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Le Berceau De La Vie, Pere Et Fils, Dark Blue, Les Egares, Phone Game, Espion Amateur, Pirates Des Caraibes, La Malediction du Black Pearl, Terminator 3: Le Soulevement Des Machines, Le Cout De La Vie, Sinbad La Legende Des Sept Mers, Le Gardien Du Manuscrit Sacre, Bronx a Bel Air, Charlies Angels 2 - Les Anges Se Dechainent, Dumber and Dumberer, Quand Harry Rencontra Lloyd, 7 Ans De Mariage, and Le Talisman.
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LPPoll: What type of impact do you feel Mission:Space will have on Epcot? (WDW) posted: 8/22/03
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, "What type of impact to you feel Mission:Space will have on Epcot overall?" The top responses are: Very Positive (50%), Somewhat positive (44%) and other (4%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
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WDWMagic: HM Sets Heading to WDW, Sleeping Beauty pre-parade and more (WDW) posted: 8/21/03
WDWMagic offers various news and rumors from Walt Disney World.
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MercuryNews: Forget fiscal prudence (DL) posted: 8/21/03
The August 17th Mercury News columnist Mike Cassidy shares his experiences taking the family to Disneyland.
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LPWire: Reservations Getting 'Gobbled Up' For Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Events (WDW) posted: 8/20/03
How popular are the special events at the 2003 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Oct. 18-Nov. 16? Tickets are selling fast for the Party for the Senses while other popular food and wine ticketed events are already sold out.
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Disney Magazine Fall 2003 Issue Hitting Newsstands and Mailboxes Now (DL,WDW,Movies,General) posted: 8/20/03
The Fall 2003 edition of Disney Magazine features various tributes to Mickey Mouse, a report on Epcot's Mission:SPACE, a look at the career of Mary Blair, a tribute to David Mumford by Michelle Smith a.k.a. The Fabulous Disney Babe and more.
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IndyChannel: Walt Disney Fax Offer Not What It Seems (WDW) posted: 8/20/03
The August 20th Call 6 report discusses a faxed advertisement for a low priced Walt Disney World vacation that is actually a front for a timeshare offer.
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OCReg: Knott's stagecoach crash all too real (DL) posted: 8/20/03
The August 20th Orange County Register reports the Knott's Berry Farm stagecoach braking system failed and the coach careened out of control injuring several passengers and killing one of the four horses.
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OCReg: Disney to sell tickets off-site (DL) posted: 8/19/03
The August 19th Orange County Register reports Disneyland is debuting an off-site ticket location in the Hilton Lobby.
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LPWire: Disney's Third Annual Fiesta Latina at DCA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (DL) posted: 8/19/03
The event is presented by Mission ® Foods during the last three weekends of September; September 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28, and the first weekend of October; October 4-5 and features world famous Latino musical acts, dancers, food and arts & crafts In addition to the great entertainment offered in past years, this year's celebration will include a family ticket and free parking offer.
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DLR: Tinkerbell Sculpture and Peter Pan Giclee Signing Sept 6 (DL,Coll) posted: 8/19/03
Artist James Coleman creator of the limited edition giclee "Peter Pan on Board" featuring Peter Pan as he stands high above Captain Hook's ship and artist Teresa Miller the artist / sculptor for "Tinker Bell on Toy Block" will be onhand to sign their art from 10a - 1p at on Saturday, September 6, at Off the Page in DCA.
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OrlandoSentinel.com: Universal to bring back Macy's parade, Grinchmas (WDW) posted: 8/18/03
The August 18th Orlando Sentinel announces Universal Studios Orlando holiday plans.
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LPWire: Tom Joyner Family Reunion Saturday Night Party (WDW) posted: 8/18/03
Syndicated radio host Tom Joyner is offering Florida residents an exclusive opportunity to experience an entertainment-filled Saturday Night Party during the first Tom Joyner Family Reunion at Walt Disney World Resort Labor Day weekend.
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Screamscape: Hong Kong Disneyland Aerial Construction Photos (OD) posted: 8/15/03
Screamscape offers aerial construction images of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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FloridaToday: Exhibit takes riders out of this world (WDW) posted: 8/15/03
Firsthand account of Mission: SPACE experience
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OrlSen: Great Space Coaster (WDW) posted: 8/15/03
Review of Epcot's Mission: SPACE
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MiceAge: Dinosaur to Walk DCA, Stitch's New Assignment and More (DL) posted: 8/15/03
MiceAge columnist Al Lutz talks about the continuing patches to DCA and offers rumors about further changes planned for the theme park.
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OrlSen: Hopes ride on Mission: Space (WDW) posted: 8/15/03
The August 15th Orlando Sentinel reports Epcot's Mission:SPACE officially opens today.
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FloridaToday: All Systems go for new Epcot ride (WDW) posted: 8/15/03
A brief look at the buzz circulating around Epcot's Mission:SPACE
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LPWire: ABC TV Turns to Digital Bucket to Create Unique DVD Promoting Fall Season (DL,Movies) posted: 8/15/03
Digital Bucket has created a DVD to excite and educate viewers about the new programs airing on ABC this year. 150,000 DVDs will be given away during the next month at the X Games and the Primetime Preview Weekends at DCA.
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PakNews: UK To Cooperate With Pak For Establishing Disneyla (OD) posted: 8/15/03
The Pakistani News Service reports the UK goverment and Pakistan are teaming together to promote tourism to the country and that primary steps toward bringing Disneyland to the area have begun.
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AZCentral: Scottsdale student lands internship with Disney (WDW) posted: 8/15/03
Scottsdale student Alicia Draper prepares for her five-month internship at Walt Disney World.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 8/15/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include American Wedding ( R ), Bad Boys II ( R ), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), Freaky Friday (PG), Freddy Vs Jason ( R ), Gigli ( R ), The Italian Job (PG-13), Johnny English (PG), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (PG-13), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (PG-13), Open Range ( R ), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl -DLP (PG-13), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), S.W.A.T. (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines ( R ) and Uptown Girls (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 8/15/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include American Wedding ( R ), Bad Boys II ( R ), Freaky Friday (PG), Freddy Vs Jason ( R ), Grind (PG-13), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13), Open Range ( R ), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), S.W.A.T. (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG) and Uptown Girls (PG-13). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 8/15/03
Among the movies showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are Confession of a Dangerous Mind, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hulk, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Charlie's Angels 2: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, 2003 Pocket Monsters, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Hero.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 8/15/03
Movies showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Terminator 3: Le Soulevement Des Machines, Pirates Des Caraibes, La Malediction du Black Pearl, Abimes, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Le Berceau De La Vie, Le Talisman, Le Gardien Du Manuscrit Sacre, Dumber and Dumberer, Quand Harry Rencontra Lloyd, Lhomme De La Riviera, Les Larmes Du Soleil, Le Cout De La Vie, Sinbad La Legende Des Sept Mers, Recontre Avec Le Dragon, Bronx a Bel Air, Charlies Angels 2 - Les Anges Se Dechainent, Johnny English, 7 Ans De Mariage and Le Royaume Des Chats.
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LPWire: Top Disney Animation Filmmakers Will Meet With 100 Young Artists At DCA (DL,Movies) posted: 8/14/03
Only The Walt Disney Company could do it! Six of the top creators of modern animated motion pictures will join Michael Eisner, in his role as "Head Mouseketeer" of The Walt Disney Company, in hosting 100 children for lunch and a hands-on demonstration of how films like Lilo & Stitch,The Lion King and Tarzan are made.
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IOCentral: A Look Inside Mission: Space (WDW) posted: 8/14/03
IOACentral offers a brief review and various images from Epcot's Mission:SPACE.
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LPWire: Lunch with Disney Artists at Disney-MGM Studios (WDW) posted: 8/14/03
Disney-MGM Studios offers a four course luncheon at the Brown Derby with a Disney animation artist. The luncheon lasts for a 90 minutes for groups of 2 - 10 and features one or two Disney artists.
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Lumi Awards: Make A Wish Raffle Features Disneyland Dream Package (DL) posted: 8/14/03
Purchase a Make a Wish OC raffle ticket for a Disneyland Dream Package and you could win a two-night weekend stay at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, spend two magical days at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks, plus pack up your 2003 GMC Yukon 4-day rental car to begin your dream adventure! With VIP status, you'll all be treated to A Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour, enjoy exclusive balcony seating and dessert for Fantasmic!, private seating in the Golden Vine Winery for Disney's Electrical Parade, and a Sunday send-off at the fabulous House of Blues Gospel Brunch in the Downtown Disney District. (Reservations subject to availability/four weeks advance notice required)
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LPWire: Dazzling New Fireworks Spectacular Delights Magic Kingdom Guests with Story in the Sky (WDW) posted: 8/13/03
Premiering in October, "Wishes" blends classic Disney songs and character voices with pyrotechnic effects never seen before in a Disney theme park, including several new sites for launching fireworks that create moments both breathtaking and intimate.
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ODPT-WDW: Summer Vacation 2003 Pin Trading Game (WDW) posted: 8/13/03
Official Disney Pin Trading announces the Summer Vacation 2003 Pin Trading Game. Guests travel around the WDW Resort answering trivia questions in order to qualify for a free pin, available at Disney's Pin Traders while supplies last.
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OrlBusJrn: Disney Wilderness Preserve names new director (WDW) posted: 8/13/03
The August 12th Orlando Business Journal offers statements from the Disney Wilderness Preserve's new director, Carlos de la Rosa.
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NYTimes: On the Road to Morocco, by Way of Disney World (WDW,General) posted: 8/13/03
The August 13th New York Times talks about Zerza, a newly opened Moroccan restaurant owned by Radouane Eljaouhari, who previously worked at Epcot's Moroccan pavilion.
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Guardian: Tourist drought hits Disneyland Paris (OD) posted: 8/11/03
The August 9th Guardian discusses the impact reduced American travel to France has caused.
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WDWMagic: WDW Update (WDW) posted: 8/11/03
WDWMagic offers various images of construction and announces other changes occurring around Walt Disney World.
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LPWire: DLR "it's a small world after all" Collection Signing, Saturday Aug 9 (DL,Movies) posted: 8/8/03
Three new releases in the Walt Disney Classics Collection's popular "Disney's it's a small world after allâ€? collection will premiere on Saturday, August 9 at The Disneyana Shop on Main Street, USA at Disneyland(R) Park. David Pacheco (creative director for Walt Disney Art Classics and the artistic force behind the new series) along with famed Disney Imagineer Alice Davis (original costume designer for the attraction) will be on-hand (10:00am - 1:00pm) to meet collectors and sign sculptures in the collection.
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LPWire: Oogie Boogie Joins the Haunted Mansion Holiday Cast (DL) posted: 8/8/03
The Disneyland Resort announced new this year to the Haunted Mansion Holiday is Oogie Boogie, who shares his tricks and twisted fun. Like a bizarre game show, Oogie has set up a whirl wheel of holiday tricks and treats in the attraction's final scene. Other new elements for this year are also discussed.
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Nature: The Disney Wilderness Preserve Welcomes New Director (WDW) posted: 8/8/03
The August 7 Nature announces the Disney Wilderness Preserve in Central Florida has a new direct, Dr Carlos de la Rosa.
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Toonfinder.com: Minnie's Moonlit Madness, Animal Kingdom Lodge and more (WDW) posted: 8/8/03
Toonfinder.com offers a report from Minnie's Moonlit Madness and a review of Animal Kingdom Lodge.
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BusWk: Disney's Hunt for a Happy Ending (DL,WDW,OD,Movies) posted: 8/8/03
Business Week offers analysts' views on the Disney Company's economic outlook.
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OrlBusJrn: Disney tops for most popular amusement park destination (DL,WDW) posted: 8/8/03
The Orlando Business Journal offers MapInfo Predictive Analytics team of demographers' data about amusement parks and their visitors.
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MLive: Girls on the Run coordinator shipping out for Disney (WDW) posted: 8/8/03
The Muskegon Chronicle reports Amber Reiss who launched the Ottawa County's popular Girls on the Run program has joined the Disney Cruise Lines where she will be working on their youth programming.
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KNBC: Bryant Works On Public Image (DL) posted: 8/8/03
Laker star Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa visited Disneyland Thursday evening. Videotape of their Splash Mountain ride is surfacing on LA area television stations.
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StartedByAMouse: Disney Cruise Lines Trip Report (WDW) posted: 8/8/03
Steve Burns, StartedByAMouse columnist writes about his recent experiences on the Disney Cruise Lines.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 8/8/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include 28 Days Later ( R ), American Wedding ( R ), Bad Boys II ( R ), Bend It Like Beckham (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), Freaky Friday (PG), Gigli ( R ), The Italian Job (PG-13), Johnny English (PG), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (PG-13), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (PG-13), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl -DLP (PG-13), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), S.W.A.T. (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG), and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines ( R ). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 8/8/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include American Wedding ( R ), Bad Boys II ( R ), Freaky Friday (PG), Gigli ( R ), Johnny English (PG), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), S.W.A.T. (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG), and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines ( R ). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 8/8/03
Among the movies showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hulk, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Treasure Planet,Charlie's Angels 2: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, 2003 Pocket Monsters, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Blue Crush.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 8/8/03
Movies showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Terminator 3: Le Soulevement Des Machines, Fast and Furious 2, Pirates Des Caraibes, La Malediction du Black Pearl, Abimes, Le Cout De La Vie, Les Larmes Du Soleil, Le Royaume Des Chats, Hulk, Detours Mortels, Johnny English, Bronx a Bel Air, American Party, Charlies Angels 2 - Les Anges Se Dechainent, Rencontre Avec Le Dragon, 7 Ans De Mariage, Nadia and Sinbad La Legende Des Sept Mers.
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OCReg: Rumors of takeover by Disney Co. hoist Six Flags stock 7% (DL,General) posted: 8/7/03
The August 7th Orange County Register reports Six Flags stock rose 7 percent Wednesday as speculation rose that Disney was interested in purchasing the chain of smaller, regional theme parks.
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LPWire: Haunted Mansion Holiday Returns to Disneyland in October 3 (DL) posted: 8/7/03
The attraction opens October 3, 2003, for the Halloween season and then continues daily through January 4, 2004, as part of the wondrous transformation of Disneyland into the Merriest Place On Earth.
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CNSNews: Christian Group Blasts Orgy of Depravity at Disney's Gay Days (WDW,General) posted: 8/7/03
CNSNews.com reports the Christian Action Network has released a videotape documenting the annual Gay Days at WDW which they have labelled "orgy of depravity."
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OrBusJrn: Philly firm launches lawsuit over Mission: SPACE (WDW) posted: 8/6/03
The August 5th Orlando Business Journal reports Entertainment Technology Corp is suing the Disney Company for breach of contract and is alleging that it was removed from the last stages of the project which has created unresolved safety issues.
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WDWMagic: Magical Gatherings (WDW) posted: 8/6/03
WDWMagic offers information on Walt Disney World's upcoming 15 month celebration.
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OrBusJrn: No fingerprints, no junk (WDW) posted: 8/6/03
The Orlando Business Journal prints a letter to the editor response to a July 21st article about Walt Disney World's information gathering procedures.
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OrBusJrn: i.d.e.a.s. completes first high-definition show (WDW) posted: 8/6/03
i.d.e.a.s. at Disney-MGM Studios announces it has completed post-production on its first high definition show, Undiscovered Walt Disney World.
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LPWire: Stars Attending the ABC Primetime Preview Weekend at DCA Announced (DL) posted: 8/5/03
A galaxy of stars from new and returning ABC Primetime programs will appear at Disney's California Adventure park in Anaheim, California, for the second annual "ABC Primetime Preview Weekend," Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7.
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Reuters: Saudi prince to discuss Euro Disney finance-paper (OD) posted: 8/5/03
The August 4th Reuters reports Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the second-largest shareholder in Euro Disney, is concerned over the weak performance of the company and is seeking reassurance from Disney that it will not abandon Euro Disney.
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AP: Emily Bavar Kelly, broke Disney World land buys, dies at 88 (WDW) posted: 8/5/03
The July 28th Associated Press reports Emily Bavar Kelly, the reporter who broke the story of Disney's purchase of thousands of acres of land in Central Florida, has died at the age of 88.
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OrlSen: Zip past Disney ticket lines (WDW) posted: 8/4/03
The August 4th Orlando Sentinel reports Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach now have automated ticket-vending machines allowing guests faster access to the water parks.
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Screamscape: Walt Disney World Rumors (WDW) posted: 8/4/03
Screamscape offers rumors circulating around the proposed Stitch Encounter at Walt Disney World.
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MSNBC: ETC sues Disney for breach of ride contract (WDW) posted: 8/4/03
ETC is suing Disney over various issues relating to the soon to open Mission: SPACE attraction.
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LATimes: The final frontier, Disney style (OD) posted: 8/4/03
A look at Walt Disney World's latest E-ticket attraction, Mission:SPACE.
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JHM: "Holiday" coming? "Food" on its way out? Clones curtailed? (DL,WDW) posted: 8/4/03
Tired of web sites that only tell you the bad news about what's going on with the Walt Disney Company? Then you'll sure to enjoy today's story at JHM ... which gives you the (somewhat) good news about what's in the works for WDW and the Disneyland Resort.
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HR: Euro Disney shares drop after warning on debt payments (OD) posted: 8/4/03
According to the August 2nd Hollywood Reporter, Euro Disney shares fell as much as 23%.following reports the company couldn't meet debt repayments as initially planned. The share price did bounce back to an 11.5% drop by the afternoon.
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ODPT: Stitch Sundays Begin This Weekend at DCA (DL,Coll) posted: 8/1/03
Every Sunday in August (beginning August 3rd), Stitch will release up to four open edition and/or limited edition pins of himself and his new family at Greetings From California located inside Disney's California Adventure park.
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Doombuggies 2003 Events During Halloween Week (WDW) posted: 8/1/03
Doombuggies.com will host a dinner featuring a variety of Haunted Mansion experts at Disney's Contemporary Resort Chef Mickey restaurant. Attendance is limited to 100 guests.
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OrlSen: Fewer visitors trek to Disney's local theme parks (WDW) posted: 8/1/03
The August 1st Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World experienced a 9 percent decline in attendance during the Spring.
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OCReg: Movies, TV big hits for Disney (DL) posted: 8/1/03
The Orange County Register's review of the recently released Disney fiscal report focuses on the Disneyland Resort reporting attendance increased by 7 percent during the Spring but average per day spending was less per day due to the variety of discount packages.
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Reuters: Debt, Tourism Woes Slam Euro Disney Shares (OD) posted: 8/1/03
The August 1st Reuters reports Euro Disney has posted a decline in quarterly sales and will be unable to meet debt agreements due to continuing weak attendance.
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WDWMagic: Walt Disney World Resort News (WDW) posted: 8/1/03
WDWMagic offers news about developing character meet and greets in Epcot, special guest at Mission: SPACE and Buzz construction updates.
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FT.com: Euro Disney in talks over new credit lines (OD) posted: 8/1/03
FT.com explores the continual economic struggles for Euro Disney as they renegotiate line of credit with its banks.
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Now Showing at AMC Pleasure Island 24 (WDW) posted: 8/1/03
Movies showing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 include 28 Days Later ( R ), American Wedding ( R ), Bad Boys II ( R ), Bend It Like Beckham (PG-13), Bruce Almighty (PG-13), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (PG-13), Finding Nemo (G), Gigli ( R ), How to Deal (PG-13), The Hulk (PG-13), The Italian Job (PG-13), Johnny English (PG), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (PG-13), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (PG-13), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl -DLP (PG-13), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG), and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines ( R ). Call theaters for showtimes (407) 298-4488
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Now Showing at AMC 12 Theatres Downtown Disney ® (DL) posted: 8/1/03
Movies showing at the AMC 12 Downtown Disney ® include American Wedding ( R ), Bad Boys II ( R ), Finding Nemo (G), Gigli ( R ), Johnny English (PG), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (PG-13), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (PG-13), Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13), Seabiscuit (PG-13), Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (PG), and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines ( R ). Call theaters for showtimes (714) 769 4AMC.
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Now Showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 (OD) posted: 8/1/03
Among the movies showing at the AMC Ikspiari 16 are Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hulk, Ultraman Cosmos, Odorudaisousansen 2, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Treasure Planet, Anpanman, Charlie's Angels 2: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, 2003 Pocket Monsters, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Blue Crush.
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Now Showing at the Gaumont 15 Disney Village (OD) posted: 8/1/03
Movies showing at the Gaumont 15 in the Disney Village are Johnny English, Les Larmes Du Soleil, Charlies Angels 2, Le Cout De La Vie, Cody Banks: Agent Secret, Hulk, Detours Mortels, Abimes, Fast and Furious 2, American Party, Nadia, Le Royaume Des Chats, Blue Crush, 7 Ans de Mariage, and Sinbad, La Legende Des Sept Mers
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