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Disney News Headlines
July 2005

LPWire: New Evening Dinners Announced for the 10th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 7/29/05
Three new evening dining opportunities have been announced for the 2005 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. "The Spirited Ball" on Sunday, October 30, "A Taste of Turkey: A Mediterranean Feast" on Thursday, November 3 and a "Brewers' Dinner" featuring Jim Koch on Tuesday, November 8.
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Kevin Yee's Orlando Challenge at Epcot (WDW) posted: 7/29/05
From MiceAge.com

Seize this last opportunity to register for the (now free!) Ultimate Orlando Challenge, which takes place this Sunday, July 31, in Epcot. Details about the event, including rules and a sample of a previous event, can be found here. To register, just send an e-mail to orders@ultimateorlando.com and let me know the names of your two players. I will then email you with details.

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MSNBC: Why Not Raven? (Movies) posted: 7/29/05
Newsweek talks about celebrity Raven Symoney, who doesn't capture the paparazzi's attention as much as her teen star counterparts like Mary-Kate & Ashley and Lindsay Lohan.
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LPWire: The Muppets Get a Taste of the X Games (Movies) posted: 7/29/05
Muppet mayhem took over as Animal and Pepe the King Prawn tag-teamed with world-renowned skateboarder Bucky Lasek during his training for X Games 11 which will be held in Los Angeles, August 4-7. The X Games 11 Preview Show on All Access Will Air on ESPN2 on July 30 at 3:00 P.M. ET and August 2 at 3:00 P.M. ET.
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LPWire: Tickets for at Walt Disney World's Halloween & Christmas Parties at the Magic Kingdom On Sale Now (WDW) posted: 7/29/05
Mickey Mouse and his Disney character friends will be hosting 29 special-entertainment parties celebrating the fun of Halloween and the gaiety of Christmas in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort between Sept. 30 and Dec. 20. Tickets are now on sale for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (on Sept. 30, Oct. 2, 6, 7, 11, 13, 16, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30 and 31) and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (on Nov. 27 and 29, Dec. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 20).
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LPWire: Reservations Open for Special Dining Experiences During Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 7/29/05
Designed for guests who want to uncork the secrets of fine wines, a lineup of special mealtimes, tastings, schools and parties has been planned in conjunction with the 10th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival this Sept. 30 through Nov. 13. LaughingPlace.com has compiled a list of these events for your review.
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LPWire: Night of Joy to Debut Music from Narnia Soundtrack at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom (Movies) posted: 7/29/05
Some of the top Christian Music artists performing at the 23rd annual Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort Sept. 9-10 will debut live performances of music inspired by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media's upcoming release, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe."Additional information is available by calling 407/W-DISNEY or by going online to disneyworld.com/nightofjoy
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JAM!Movies: Kurt Russell's 'Sky High' soars (Movies) posted: 7/29/05
The Toronto Sun calls Sky High a blast-off into good fun for the kids.
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NYTimesReview: Being Picked Last in Gym Even if You're a Super Hero (Movies) posted: 7/29/05
The New York Times offers a positive review of Disney's Sky High.
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E!Online: Lost Finds New Mystery Man (Movies) posted: 7/29/05
E! Online reports Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje will join the cast of ABC's Lost.
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TheStandard: New tests ordered on Disney fireworks (OD) posted: 7/28/05
The Standard reports the EPS has ordered Disney to undergo a monitoring program for its fireworks display in August.
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WESH: Diver Nearly Drowns While Working At Disney Hotel (WDW) posted: 7/28/05
A teen working on underwater shore restoration by the Swan hotel became entangled in rope and nearly drown.
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LATimes: McDonald's Teams With DreamWorks (Movies) posted: 7/28/05
According to the Los Angeles Times, McDonald's announced it will end its exclusive promotional partnership with Disney and will team with DreamWorks Animation starting in May 2007.
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HeraldTrib: Bucs Arrive at Disney's Wide World of Sports for Training Camp (WDW) posted: 7/28/05
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are at Walt Disney's Wide World of Sports for training camp.
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CanWest: Russell's Disney life comes full circle (Movies) posted: 7/28/05
Kurt Russell talks about his career beginnings at Disney and his recent return to the studio in Sky High.
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Reuters: Wonder Woman Carter's New Role Superhero Coach (Movies) posted: 7/28/05
Reuters reports Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter will play the tough principal in Disney's Sky High.
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SacBee: Disneyland - the cleanest place on Earth (DL) posted: 7/28/05
The Sacramento Bee discusses Disneyland's reputation as the "cleanest place on Earth"
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ENews: New Alias Mommy (Movies) posted: 7/28/05
Jennifer Garner's pregnancy will be written into the storyline for ABC's Alias.
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Zap2It: 'Inside' Star Gets New 'Alias' (Movies) posted: 7/28/05
Rachel Nichols from Fox's The Inside will join the cast of ABC's Alias.
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FNC: First 9/11 Miniseries Starts Filming (Movies) posted: 7/28/05
Fox News Channel reports filming has begun on ABC's miniseries about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Zap2It: 'Dancing with the Stars' Changes Voting (Movies) posted: 7/28/05
Following the controversy at the conclusion of ABC's summer hit Dancing with the Stars, the scoring process will change when the show returns midseason.
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HR: Goldston to exec produce ABC's 'Nightline' (Movies) posted: 7/28/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, former BBC producer James Goldston has been named executive producer of Nightline.
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LPWire: Tom Joyner Weekend Entertainment Announced (WDW) posted: 7/28/05
With the addition of pop icon Lionel Richie, urban soul songstress Jill Scott and R&B super-group New Edition, The Tom Joyner Family Reunion at Walt Disney World Resort has put together a dream lineup of hip-hop, R&B, pop and Gospel music entertainment for Labor Day weekend.
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OrlSen: Universal Said to Be Eyeing Dreamworks (General) posted: 7/28/05
Sources say Universal has been in serious talks to buy live-action film studio DreamWorks SKG.
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LPWire: The Children's Place to Broadcast Review of July Sales (General) posted: 7/28/05
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. today announced that in conjunction with its July sales release, you are invited to listen to the Company's pre-recorded monthly sales call on Thursday, August 4, 2005, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
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OCReg: Disney rewards creativity (DL,General) posted: 7/27/05
The Orange County Register reports 45 teachers will be honored during Disney's 2005 Teacher of the Year awards.
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RGJ: Skeptical Carson woman took chance on Disney (DL) posted: 7/27/05
Janice Ayers talks about being Disneyland's first marketing director. Janice Ayres is scheduled to talk about her experiences as Disneyland's first marketing director at 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St. This will be followed by a 9 p.m. outdoor screening of The Great Locomotive Chase. At 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Disney historian Michael Broggie of Southern California will talk about Walt Disney's special interest in trains.
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NYTimes: Richard Eastham, 89, Singer and Actor, Dies (Movies) posted: 7/27/05
Richard Eastham who is best known to Disney fans as Supervisor Newton in That Darn Cat has died at the age of 89.
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NYTimes: ABC Banks on Twists in Returning Hits for Ratings (Movies) posted: 7/27/05
The New York Times reports ABC is counting on plot twists in its successful programs Lost and Desperate Housewives to keep the ratings at the network strong.
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HR: ABC exec fires at attack of 'clones' (Movies) posted: 7/27/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson has declared ABC's hits Desperate Housewives and Lost "to unique to be duplicated"
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Maltin: Leonard's Newsletter (Movies) posted: 7/27/05
Leonard Maltin's Newsletter Issue 12 offers interviews with Betty Kimball and Marie Johnston, two of the Women of Ink and Paint. You can order or renew your subscription to this newsletter for "people who love movies!" at the website link posted.Link spotted on CartoonBrew.com
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MDTimes: Mooresville man dies after going on Disney ride (WDW) posted: 7/27/05
MD Times reports Ryan Norman died April 30th after riding Disney Animal Kingdom's Dinosaur. Norman had a history of heart problems and complained he wasn't feeling well following the ride. He later lost consciousness and died at an area hospital. Disney said the ride did not play a role in his death.
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DallasNews: Kids are all ears for Radio Disney (General) posted: 7/27/05
The Dallas Morning News reports the success of Radio Disney in the Dallas area.
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ChicagoSunTimes: Cell phones targeted at kids get angry reception (General) posted: 7/27/05
The Chicago Sun Times reports on a letter-writing campaign protesting the telecommunications industry's move to market to children 8-12 years old.
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JoplinGlobe: Springfield airport to offer fares as low as $59 to Orlando (WDW) posted: 7/27/05
The Joplin Globe reports Allegiant Air announced nonstop jet service to Orlando from the Springfield-Branson Regional Airport, beginning Oct. 5. An introductory fare, involving a limited number of seats, will be as low as $59 one way. Regular fares on the route eventually will range from $89 to $199 each way.
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SMH: Disney gives hand-drawn animators the final flick (Movies) posted: 7/26/05
The Sydney Morning Herald reports DisneyToon Studios will close in the middle of 2006.
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NYTimes: ESPN Signs Michaels for Monday Night Football (Movies) posted: 7/26/05
The New York Times reports Al Michaels has signed an eight-year agreement for ESPN's Monday Night Football.
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JHM: Bippity Boppity Bombshell (Movies) posted: 7/26/05
Jim Hill talks about what really happened yesterday at DisneyToon Studios' Sydney production facility. No, Disney isn't actually getting out of the traditional animation business. But nearly 300 people will soon be losing their jobs at this Australia studio.
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TheAge: Magical Menagerie Tour (Movies) posted: 7/26/05
Australian newspaper The Age offers a brief behind-the-scenes look at Disney Theatricals' The Lion King.
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OrlSen: Lost, Housewives release season details (Movies) posted: 7/26/05
The Orlando Sentinel offers some of the anticipated season storylines for ABC's Lost and Desperate Housewives.
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JAM!TV: Burgi signs on as 'Housewives' regular (Movies) posted: 7/26/05
Desperate Housewives guest star Richard Burgi who portrayed Karl Mayer, the philandering ex-husband of Teri Hatcher's character will become a season regular this season.
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TheStandard: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort rail link to open August 1 (OD) posted: 7/25/05
The Standard reports the Disneyland Resort Line will open to the public August 1st.
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CNNi: Stray Dogs Killed at Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 7/25/05
CNN International reports dozens of stray dogs at Hong Kong Disneyland have been rounded up and put down.
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TimesOnline: Disney win rights for Gibson's next epic (General) posted: 7/25/05
Times Online reports Disney has won the rights to distribute Mel Gibson's next epic which will feature the Mayan civilization of central America.
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ElCapitan: Enjoy Cinderella on the El Capitan Big Screen in September (Movies) posted: 7/25/05
The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA will feature Cinderella from September 16 - 25, 2005.
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LP: Mickey Mouse To Visit NYC World of Disney on 5th Ave (General) posted: 7/25/05
Mickey Mouse will stop by the World of Disney store on Fifth Avenue on August 1 and 31 to greet store guests. In addition, nine of the 75 unique, 700-pound, 6-foot-tall Mickey statues, created in celebration of Mickey's 75th Anniversary, will be on display for guests to enjoy. August 1st will also feature a special pin release and the Pin Pursuit, where guests are invited to travel through the store answering trivia questions and receive a complimentary pin upon completion.
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Reuters: Disney names Battsek as new Miramax chief (General) posted: 7/25/05
The July 25th Reuters reports the Disney Company named Daniel Battsek, as president of Miramax Films. Battsek previously served as an executive with Buena Vista International Organization.
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DavisEnterprise: Disneyland veteran shares the Magic Kingdom with a first-timer (DL) posted: 7/25/05
A Disneyland veteran takes a friend to Disneyland for her first trip.
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KBCI: Caldwell Ice Cream Testing Mickey Mouse Sandwich (General) posted: 7/25/05
KBCI announces Caldwell Ice Cream is testing its Mickey Mouse ice-cream sandwich.
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JHM: Checks & Balances: Enough with the Iger hero worship (General) posted: 7/25/05
Andrew Crim advises Disneyana fans to stop romantizing Bob Iger's role in all the recent changes at the Mouse House. After all, we don't really know who this guy is yet.
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Zap2It: From Wonder Woman to Principal Powers (Movies) posted: 7/25/05
Zap2It talks with actress Lynda Carter, best-known for her role as Wonder Woman and stars in Disney's Sky High as the principal of a high school for superheroes' children.
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Zap2It: TV Critics Salute 'Housewives,' 'Lost' (Movies) posted: 7/25/05
Zap2It reports ABC's Desperate Housewives and Lost dominated the TV Critics Association Awards which were announced Saturday evening.
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HR: Mario Lopez to co-anchor 'ESPN Hollywood' (Movies) posted: 7/25/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Mario Lopez will co-anchor ESPN Hollywood for ESPN 2.
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NewsMessenger: Disney Institute brings program to area (General) posted: 7/25/05
The Disney Institute is bringing its "The Disney Keys to Excellence" program to the Huron - Ohio area on September 28th. The article features registration information.
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NYTimes: Watch the Fishes (Movies,General) posted: 7/25/05
The New York Times discusses ESPN's marketing for its upcoming coverage of the 35th annual Citgo Bassmaster Classic tournament.
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GamesIndustry: Disney Searches for UK Toontown Champion (General) posted: 7/25/05
Disney announces the UK Toontown Championships. Now through August 18th, kids and their families from all over teh UK can enter the Toontown Championships to win various prizes.
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NYTimes: John Baldry, 64, Who Shaped British Rock, Dies (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/25/05
The New York Times reports British blues-rock singer John Baldry has died at the age of 64. Disney fans may know Baldry as the Grammy Award nominated voice of the Disney record The Original of Winnie-the-Pooh.
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NYTimes: DreamWorks Struggles as a Public Company (General) posted: 7/25/05
The New York Times discusses DreamWorks SKG's performance.
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TheStreet: Disney Gets Radio Bids (General) posted: 7/22/05
Disney is reportedly fielding bids for their radio division from three companies.
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HR: Euro Disney Q3 up, but full year gloomy (OD) posted: 7/22/05
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Euro Disney reported a slight rise in revenue for its third quarter but anticipates lower than expected revenue for the full-year.
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OrlSen: Limo drivers get to keep circling (WDW) posted: 7/22/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports area limo drivers are continuing to fight recent changes at Orlando International Airport which they claim gives Disney's Magical Express buses greater access to airport passengers.
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Zap2It: 'Species' Star Reports to ABC's 'Commander' (Movies) posted: 7/22/05
Zap2It announces Natasha Henstridge has signed on for a recurring role on ABC's Commander-in-Chief.
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WESH: Resort At Disney Caters To Troops (WDW) posted: 7/22/05
WESH discusses Walt Disney World's Shades of Green resort.
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Zap2It: Disney Banks on 'Invincible' CoStar (Movies) posted: 7/22/05
Zap2It reports Disney has signed Elizabeth Banks for their upcoming film Invincible.
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OrlSen: Can SeaWorld be 2-day destination? (WDW) posted: 7/22/05
The Orlando Sentinel talks about Sea World Florida's plans for expansion.
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AP: Hong Kong Disneyland Rolls Out Fashions (Coll) posted: 7/21/05
The Associated Press reports Disney has launched a clothing line with the Hong Kong based clothier Giordano.
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Zap2It: ABC Still Has 'Dancing' Fever (Movies) posted: 7/21/05
Dancing with the Stars will return to ABC will retun later this year.
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AWN: Disney Strike of 1941, How It Changed Animation & Comics (Movies,General) posted: 7/21/05
Tom Sito revisits the Civil War of Animation and tells how the Great Walt Disney Cartoonists Strike of 1941 changed the course of animation and comics.
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NYPost: Wives Return for a Burial (Movies) posted: 7/21/05
Reports from the set of the ABC hit Desperate Housewives.
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Jim Hill Media.com : Disneyland's Forgotten Founding Fathers (DL) posted: 7/21/05
Wade Sampson wants us to remember that while it was Walt who actually dreamed up "The Happiest Place on Earth," it took a lot of talented artists to make Disney's dream a reality.
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OrlSen: Not the same old theme park (WDW) posted: 7/21/05
The Orlando Sentinel highlights the diving experiences available at Epcot and Sea World Orlando.
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OrlSen: No tribute window for the outsourced (WDW) posted: 7/20/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the odd timing of a recent window dedication at Walt Disney World.
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OrlSen: Sports agent saves boy's life at Disney pool (WDW) posted: 7/20/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports sports agent Drew Rosenhaus rescued a Chicago child at the Grand Floridian hotel pool by performing CPR.
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OrlSen: Hong Kong Disneyland Gives Reporters Peek (OD) posted: 7/20/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports journalists were given a sneak peek at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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OCReg: Disney area to add time share (DL) posted: 7/20/05
The Orange County Register reports a 14-story, 253-unit time-share resort will be built in Anaheim.
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LPWire: Disney Presents $2 Million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation (General) posted: 7/19/05
Disney's once-in-a-lifetime fundraising event held aboard the Disney Magic cruise ship last night generated more than $1 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Variety: Ship-shape wishes (General) posted: 7/19/05
Variety reports Disney presented a $2 million check to Make-a-Wish Foundation during a celebrity fundraiser aboard the Disney Magic on Saturday evening.
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IOL: Hong Kong Disneyland hotel bugged by beetles (OD) posted: 7/19/05
Wood-eating beetles have infested the Hong Kong Disneyland hotel.
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OrlSen: Lobster soup to debut at Hong Kong Disney (OD) posted: 7/19/05
The Orlando Sentinel announces lobster soup and seafood bouillon will be offered at wedding banquets in place of the shark fin soup.
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MainichiDailyNws: Fired worker at Hong Kong Disneyland threatens suicide (OD) posted: 7/19/05
The July 16th Mainichi Daily News reports a fired constructions worker who was fired from Hong Kong Disneyland climbed to the top of Space Mountain and threatened to commit suicide. After several hours the 45-year-old climbed down.
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OrlSen: iPodders dial up Disney (DL,WDW) posted: 7/19/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Ricky Brigante of Winter Garden hosts a weekly podcast featuring Disney news and rumors.
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MiceAge: One Man's Account of Disneyland's 50th Celebration (DL) posted: 7/19/05
Al Lutz shares his experiences at Disneyland on July 17th.
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OCReg: Section Dedicated Disneyland's 50th (DL) posted: 7/19/05
The Orange County Register features numerous articles, special interactive features, and images including exclusive wallpaper in celebration of Disneyland's 50th anniversary.
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LATimes: Disneyland all ears on golden anniversary (DL) posted: 7/19/05
The Los Angeles Times shares guests' memories of "the happiest place on earth"
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OrlSen: Man Recalls Being First Disneyland Guest (DL) posted: 7/19/05
Dave MacPherson remembers his experience as Disneyland's first paying guest.
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AWN: Neeson Confirmed as Voice of Narnia's Lion King (Movies) posted: 7/19/05
Animation World News announces Liam Neeson will provide the voice for Aslan the Lion in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
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IGN: IGN Interviews Richard Taylor (Movies) posted: 7/19/05
IGN talks with special effects artist Richard Taylor about his upcoming work on Narnia.
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IGN: Impressions from the ComicCon 2005 Narnia Panel (Movies) posted: 7/19/05
Impressions on new footage and interviews for Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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MTV: Rock To Follow In Vin's Footsteps With Disney Film (Movies) posted: 7/19/05
MTV reports ex-wrestler the Rock will star in a Disney family film currently titled Daddy's Girl.
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Zap2It: ESPN May Resurrect 'Contender' (Movies) posted: 7/19/05
ESPN is close to acquiring the rights to The Contender.
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HR: Jim Henson Co. Goes Manga with TokyoPop (Movies) posted: 7/19/05
TokyoPop has announced manga titles based on popular Henson films are on their way.
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LPWire: Radio Disney Comes to the iTunes Music Store (General) posted: 7/19/05
Radio Disney, America's leading music destination for kids, tweens and families, announced today that songs from its playlist will be featured on the iTunes Music Store, the world's number one online music store. Radio Disney listeners can now easily find the music they hear on Radio Disney on the iTunes Music Store, including special features and exclusives.
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Fool: The Day SaveDisney.com Died (General) posted: 7/19/05
The Motley Fool talks about the impending closure of SaveDisney.com.
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SFGate: Disney's Pyewacket and top contenders go straight (General) posted: 7/19/05
The San Francisco Gate reports Roy Disney's efforts to break his own world record in the Transpacific Yacht Race aboard his boat Pyewacket.
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OrlSen: Universal Studios chief re-signs for 5 years (WDW) posted: 7/19/05
Universal Studios President and COO Ron Meyer has signed a new five-year contract.
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OrlSen: SeaWorld's plans raise ruckus (WDW) posted: 7/19/05
Residents of SeaWorld Orlando's nearby Williamsburg community oppose a water park planned near their homes.
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SJM: Disneyland has tradition of music (DL) posted: 7/14/05
The San Jose Mercury News discusses how Disneyland uses music to set the mood in their attractions and in general.
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SJM: Disneyland's opening 50 years ago (DL) posted: 7/14/05
The San Jose Mercury News discusses Disneyland's opening day 50 years ago - Black Sunday.
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SJM: After 50 years, Disneyland Still Bringing Magic to Millions (DL) posted: 7/14/05
The San Jose Mercury News discusses the impact Disneyland still has 50 years later.
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AP: Disneyland's Future (DL) posted: 7/14/05
The Associated Press discusses what Disney is looking at doing for Disneyland's future.
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Economist.com: Disney, Restoring magic (General) posted: 7/14/05
The Economoist has an article on the turnaround already seen with Bob Iger replaceing Michael Eisner as CEO of Disney.
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OCReg: 'Like any other daddy' (DL) posted: 7/14/05
The Orange County Register has an interview with the daugther of Walt Disney, Diane Disney Miller.
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OrSen: Girl Critical After Ride (WDW) posted: 7/14/05
The Orlando Sentinel has the latest on the British teen who suffered cardiac arrest after riding Tower of Terrror at Disney-MGM Studios earlier this week.
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Reuters: Disney selling ABC Radio (General) posted: 7/14/05
Reuters has an article on the possible spinoff of ABC Radio which could be worth $3 billion.
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LPWire: Harry Potter Release Party at Compass Books (DL) posted: 7/14/05
On July 15, at 11 p.m., Compass Books in Downtown Disney will host a release party for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." During the party guests can participate in games and contests. Guests will also be served refreshments including coffee, cookies and a special "Harry Potter" potion punch. The complimentary event is open to everyone.
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Time: Mouse in Chief (OD) posted: 7/11/05
Time Magazine interviews Disney CEO-elect Bob Iger about Disney's future plans in China.
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LPWire: Results of National Survey on What People Love About Disneyland and Walt Disney World (DL,WDW) posted: 7/11/05
On the eve of the actual 50th anniversary of Disneyland (July 17, 2005), Disney celebrates 50 years of theme park magic by announcing the results of a national consumer survey, conducted by independent research firm, Directive Analytics, that reveals what America loves most about Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
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Newhouse: Disneyland Celebrates Its 50th Birthday, Telling a Story Now America's Own (DL) posted: 7/11/05
Newshouse talks about the history of Disneyland and its opening day.
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OWH: Celebrating a Disney Milestone (WDW) posted: 7/11/05
The Omaha World-Herald discusses the details of planning a Walt Disney World trip.
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OCReg: Disneyland and its cultural impact (DL) posted: 7/11/05
The July 10th Orange County Register has letters from readers discussing Disneyland's cultural impact on America.
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SeattleTimes: Artist Was Drawn to Live with Disney (Movies) posted: 7/11/05
The Seattle Times interviews a longtime Disney artist, David Suding, about his life working at Disney.
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SaveDisney: Joint Statement from Disney Co, Roy E Disney and Stanley Gold (General) posted: 7/8/05
The Walt Disney Company, Roy E. Disney and Stanley P. Gold announced today that they have agreed to put aside the differences that have characterized their relationship over the past several years.
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TheStreet: Iger Settles Disney Feud (General) posted: 7/8/05
TheStreet discusses today's statement from the Disney company and the Save Disney campaign signalling a truce in the long-running battle.
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CNNMoney: Hong Kong park Disney's main focus (OD) posted: 7/8/05
Following reports in Chinese newspapers, Disney says they are unlikely to open a second theme park in China before 2010.
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OrlSen: Airport, drivers hash out issues (WDW) posted: 7/8/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports Orlando area limo drivers with airport officials to air concerns that Disney's Magical Express gets preferential treatment.
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Zap2It: PBS, ABC Lead News Emmy Nominees (Movies) posted: 7/8/05
ABC's World News Tonight receive seven of the network's 27 nominations for the News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
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Zap2It: 'Dancing' Finale Sambas to Ratings Gold (Movies) posted: 7/8/05
Zap2It announces the finale episode of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars won the ratings on Wednesday pulling in 22.6 million viewers.
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DisneyRecords: Two New Albums Celebrate Disneyland (OD) posted: 7/8/05
Walt Disney Records announces the release of a new karaoke cd featuring Disneyland theme park melodies and the cd release of the classic album "Walt Disney Takes You to Disneyland" featuring Walt Disney himself as your tour guide.
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OrlSen: Epcot is abuzz after close Olympic vote (WDW) posted: 7/8/05
The Orlando Sentinel shares the reactions of Epcot's British and French cast members to the IOC's announcement the 2012 Summer Olympics will be held in England.
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OrlSen: Ready to endure heat of Great Outdoor Games (WDW,Movies) posted: 7/8/05
A look at the ESPN Great Outdoor Games which are being held at Walt Disney World.
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Fool: Disney's Summertime Blues (General) posted: 7/8/05
The Motley Fool takes a look at Disney's disappointing summertime box office performances.
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Reuters: Disney falls for Howard Hughes Hoax (Movies) posted: 7/8/05
Reuters announces Disney has picked up the domestic distribution rights to Hoax, the story of Clifford Irving who sold his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to McGraw-Hill publishing in the early '70's.
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E!Online: Website Wants to Feed Lindsay (Movies) posted: 7/8/05
Herbie: Fully Loaded actress Lindsay Lohan is the subject of an online petition begging the tween star to "..pick up a sandwich and eat it..."
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OrlSen: Disney's free buses leave cabbies in lurch (WDW) posted: 7/6/05
The Orlando Sentinel discusses the negative impact Disney's new service Magical Express has had on the local transportation providers such as cabs, limos and even rental agencies.
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OrlSen: Disney Partners with Sprint to Offer Wireless Phone Service (General) posted: 7/6/05
The Orlando Sentinel announces the Disney - Sprint wireless service.
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Brandweek: Disney Store Spearheads Back-To-School Customer Donation Program (Coll) posted: 7/6/05
On July 23 and 24, Disney Store customers can purchase two backpacks for $20 (regularly $14.50 each) or two lunch totes for $15 (regularly $9.50 each), and one of the items will be donated to local Boys & Girls Clubs.
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GuardianUnlmtd: Snow White and the seven kung fu monks (Movies) posted: 7/6/05
Disney's retelling of the classic Grimm Brothers fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as a martial arts epic.
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AP: Media Honchos Converge on Idaho Resort (General) posted: 7/6/05
Disney's chief Michael Eisner is among the media honchos who have gathered in Idaho to discuss the entertainment industry concerns including the box office slump and the increase in dvd sales.
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Fool: There Goes Disney's Neighborhood (Movies) posted: 7/6/05
The Motley Fool reviews Disney's decision to abandon the ABC show Welcome to the Neighborhood as a sign of the network's strengthening.
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OrlSen: Shuttle Experience coming to KSC (WDW) posted: 7/6/05
The Orlando Sentinel announces the Kennedy Space Center's new $60 million attraction, the Shuttle Experience will simulate a shuttle launch.
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LPWire: Tales from the Laughing Place Issue #3 Announced (DL,WDW,OD,LP) posted: 7/6/05
The official announcement of the immanent arrival of Tales from the Laughing Place Issue #3.
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OrlSen: Finding Disney's milder side (WDW) posted: 7/5/05
The Orlando Sentinel reports the Magic Kingdom is testing a new map at Magic Kingdom that offers tips for families travelling with children younger than age 6.
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LATimes: Eisner Shows His Softer Side (General) posted: 7/5/05
The Los Angeles Times reviews Michael Eisner's memoir "Camp", a 182-page tale about his summers as a youth.
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OrlSen: Disney Internships Draw Students, Grumbles (WDW) posted: 7/5/05
The Associated Press discusses the benefits and struggles of participation in Disney's College Program at Walt Disney World.
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WJXX: Hong Kong Disneyland gives away 20,000 Free Tickets (OD) posted: 7/5/05
Hong Kong Disneyland has given out 20,000 free preview tickets to poor families and the disabled.
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BWOnline: Praying For Plenty of Fairy Dust (OD) posted: 7/5/05
Hong Kong says its new Disney park will sharply hike tourism. Critics are skeptical
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Zap2It: ABC Thinks 'Bad Girl' Moore is 'Hot' (Movies) posted: 7/5/05
Zap2It reports ABC has added former Mad TV cast member Christina Moore to its new comedy Hot Properties.
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IGN: Narnia Calendar Revealed (Movies) posted: 7/5/05
Calendar based on the upcoming feature The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been released.
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LATimes: Magic Touch (General) posted: 7/5/05
The Los Angeles Times announces Roy Disney is retiring from competition after the Transpacific, in which he has raced for 30 years and holds the monohull record.
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Reuters: Disney hires digital media execs to strategy unit (General) posted: 7/5/05
According to Reuters, Disney has hired Kevin Mayer and Marty Yudkovitz to lead their corporate strategy group.
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PostGazette: Disney balances family image, need for wild rides (General) posted: 7/5/05
Wall Street Journal reprint discusses the Disney Company's delicate balance to create theme park attractions that thrill and audience expectations for family-friendly experiences.
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CBSMW: Clear Channel Would Consider Disney Radio Buy (General) posted: 7/5/05
Clear Channel Radio has expressed interest in the Disney Company's radio group if offered for sale.
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FAIR: Paul Harvey's Tribute to Slavery, Nukes, Genocide (General) posted: 7/5/05
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting takes Disney to task for the June 23rd editorial by Disney/ABC radio personality Paul Harvey, calling the broadcast "an endorsement of genocide and racism that would have been right at home on a white supremacist shortwave broadcast" while opposing subsidiary Miramax distribution of Michael Moore's film Fahrenheit 9/11.
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MiamiHerald: Save at Disney (WDW) posted: 7/5/05
The Miami Herald announces Walt Disney World's special vacation package for Florida residents.
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LP: Comic-Con International Offers Disney-Related Seminars (Movies) posted: 7/5/05
Comic-Con International celebrates comics and pop culture with a variety of presenations, seminars, trade booths and more. We've collected a sample of the presentations of particular interest to Disney fans.
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PeoplesDaily: Hong Kong Disneyland stars onine tickets selling (OD) posted: 7/1/05
Ticket sales for Hong Kong Disneyland's September 12th grand opening are available for purchase online.
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USPS: Art of Disney Celebration Items (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/1/05
The Postal Store offers The Art of Disney: Celebration stamps, stationery and other items.
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LATimes: Pixar Shares Fall on DVD Sales Warning (Movies,Coll) posted: 7/1/05
The studio cuts its target for 'The Incredibles' and sets aside a reserve for unsold copies. The stock price tumbles 10% after the announcement.
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AP: National roller coaster safety expert dead at 64 (General) posted: 7/1/05
National expert on amusement park safety, Richard "Doc" Brown has died after suffering a severe head injury in a fall at his home. Brown consulted on the design, construction and operation of dozens of rides.
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Fool: Not So Incredible? (Movies) posted: 7/1/05
The Motley Fool discusses Pixar's recent fiscal report and Wall Street investors reaction.
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IndiaNws: Disney names New Director, Mktg & Communication (General) posted: 7/1/05
Walt Disney Television International (India) (WDTVI-I) has appointed Tushar Shah as Director Marketing & Communications.
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LATimes: Disney execs Iger and Staggs to get big stock option awards (General) posted: 7/1/05
Grants to the incoming CEO and the CFO are part of compensation for 2005, a filing says.
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EOnline: ABC's Unwelcomed Neighborhood (Movies) posted: 7/1/05
E! Online discusses ABC's decision to cut Welcome to the Neighborhood from its upcoming TV schedule.
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LPWire: Club for Disney Fans Offers Opportunity To Meet Animation and Theme Park Legends (DL) posted: 7/1/05
As part of the National Fantasy Fan Club, Disney fans have the opportunity to meet animation and theme park creators and build friendships with other fans from around the world.
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LPWire: Disney Names Kevin Mayer Head of Corporate Strategy Group (General) posted: 7/1/05
Kevin Mayer has been appointed executive vice president of the new Corporate Strategy, Business Development and Technology Group, it was announced today by Tom Staggs, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Walt Disney Company.
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