Disney News Headlines
June 2009
Reuters: Disney to pump $452 million into HK theme park (OD) posted: 6/30/09
Hong Kong Disneyland's expansion is expected to feature 30 new attractions in three new "lands," two of which will be exclusive to Hong Kong Disneyland for five years after opening. The entire expansion is planned for a 2014 completion.
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NYTimes: Big Expansion, New Rides Planned for Hong Kong Disneyland (OD) posted: 6/30/09
A few specific additions are briefly mentioned in this item on the planned Hong Kong Disneyland expansion.
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LP: The Magical Music of Disney July 29th at Pacific Amphitheatre (General) posted: 6/30/09
Orange County's own world-class orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, conducted by Richard Kauffman; along with four Broadway-style vocalists, will present The Magical Music of Disney on Wednesday, July 29, at 8 p.m. as part of the OC Super Fair Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre.
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Variety: ABC's 'Bacherlorette' a ratings standard (Movies) posted: 6/30/09
ABC's "The Bacherlorette" brings strong numbers.
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Mediaweek: ESPN, HuffPo Chicago Sites Strike Deal (General) posted: 6/30/09
ESPNChicago.com will be the exclusive sports content provider to HuffPost Chicago and The Huffington Post Chicago will provide ESPNChicago with news headlines.
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DISChannel: Princess Protection Program Premieres Tonight (Movies) posted: 6/26/09
The Disney Channel Original Movie "Princess Protection Program" starring fellow Disney Channel stars and best friends Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato premieres tonight on the Disney Channel. The film will be presented throughout the weekend with Sunday's presentation featuring sneak peeks of "The Princess and the Frog"
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OrSen: Disney World a Second Home to Jackson in 80s (WDW) posted: 6/26/09
Personal accounts of Michael Jackson's frequent visits to Walt Disney World and their effects on the working cast.
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AP: Author Bob Thomas recalls Jackson and his mania for Disney (General) posted: 6/26/09
Bob Thomas, author of "Walt Disney an American Original" recounts his meeting with Michael Jackson. Jackson contacted the author to discuss Walt Disney.
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THR: ABC's Fawcett coverage leads Jackson news specials (General) posted: 6/26/09
ABC News' presentation "Farrah Fawcett: Her Life, Her Loves, Her Legacy" was the highest-rated and most-watched news show on broadcast last night
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Variety: ABC adopts 'Find My Family' show (Movies) posted: 6/26/09
ABC has picked up the reality series "Find My Family" that assists people desperate to find a long-lost relative or friend.
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Billboard: Michael Jackson Dies at 50 (Movies) posted: 6/25/09
Michael Jackson the "King of Pop" has died at the age of 50. Disney fans will remember Jackson as the star of Disney's "Captain EO" and remember his various high-profile visit to Disneyland including Liz Taylor's birthday party. Numerous videos showcasing Michael's Disney connection appear online including View "We are here to Change the World" from Captain EO andDisney / Wiz medley sung through Disneyland as Michael dances along with classic characters,
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NYTImes: W-A-LM-A-R-T M-O-U-S-E! (General) posted: 6/25/09
Wal-mart is teaming with Disney for an online promotion of its new line of home decor aimed at the teenage audience.
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WhitefishPilot: Disney brings Christmas to Whitefish (Movies) posted: 6/25/09
"A Christmas Carol" train tour arrives soon in Whitefish, MT. Four custom train cars Disney will bring to Whitefish on July 9-12 offer visitors a digital gallery of characters from "A Christmas Carol." Whitefish, MT is reportedly the smallest town to receive a tour stop.
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wotimes: Disney YMCA graduates 154 preschoolers (WDW) posted: 6/25/09
The Central Florida YMCA Family Centers at the Walt Disney World Resort graduated their first class of preschoolers who have been at the center from infancy through pre-k.
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NYTimes: A Resort Downriver From Washington (OD) posted: 6/24/09
The New York Times talks about the developing National Harbor and offers brief comments from Jay Rasulo about Disney's recent purchase in the area.
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DowJones: Hong Kong, Walt Disney Reach Deal On Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion (OD) posted: 6/24/09
According to sources familiar with the situation -- Disney and the Hong Kong government have reach a deal for Hong Kong Disneyland's expansion.
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E!Online: Academy Expands Best Picture to 10 (Movies) posted: 6/24/09
In what could be good news of Disney-Pixar's "Up" the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the Best Picture field will feature 10 contenders.
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AMPAS: Miyazaki in Person with John Lasseter (Movies) posted: 6/24/09
On July 28, the Samuel Goldwyn Theater will become the showplace for an evening featuring clips from Hayao Miyazaki hosted by John Lasseter and featuring the legendary filmmaker himself. Tickets are available now and seating is limited.
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CruiseCritic: Will New Disney Cruise Ships Call U.K. Home? (OD) posted: 6/24/09
Cruise Critic talks about the Disney Cruise Lines future including sailings from Dover next summer.
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JamMusic: Jonas Brothers: Jonas Bros Tops in Canadian Sales (General) posted: 6/24/09
The Jonas Brothers' album "Lines Vines & Trying Times" tops the charts in Canada. The album is a Disney-owned Hollywood Records release.
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AWN: Princess & Frog Featurette (Movies) posted: 6/23/09
John Lasseter, Andreas Deja, Ron Clements and John Musker discuss Disney's return to hand drawn animation in AWNtv's exclusive "The Princess and the Frog" featurette.
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OrSen: Details emerge from Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom (WDW) posted: 6/23/09
Changes to Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents highlighted during mini sneak-peek with Eric Jacobson, senior vice president at Walt Disney Imagineering.
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ABCVideo: Skateboarding Duo Zeke and Luther (Movies) posted: 6/23/09
ABC News interviews the stars of Disney XD's "Zeke and Luther"
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Variety: Disney's 'Oso' sets return (Movies) posted: 6/23/09
Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the problem solving "Secret Agent Oso"
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OrSen: Could Disney bring back its 7-for-4 hotel deal later this year? (WDW) posted: 6/23/09
Richard Greenfield, an analyst who follows the Walt Disney Co. for Pali Capital posted his "sense" that Disney World's free dining promotion has not been as successful as their 7 for 4 promo.
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USAToday: Wander around 'Wonderland' (Movies) posted: 6/23/09
A scrollable image from Tim Burton's upcoming "Alice in Wonderland"
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Examiner: Off the Beaten Path at Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/23/09
The Examiner in a multi-article series highlights the lesser known entertainment options at Walt Disney World.
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SciFiWire: Walt Disney World isn't planning a Lost Attraction (WDW) posted: 6/23/09
Sci Fi Wire knocks down the rumor that Walt Disney World is creating an attraction based on ABC's "Lost". The rumor began as a result of a spoof press release posted on the Disney's Folly web site.
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USAToday: Life is sweet for Disney star Selena Gomez (Movies) posted: 6/23/09
Brief look at Disney Channel star Selena Gomez -- her future hopes, her past, recent and upcoming projects.
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JAM!Movies: Cyrus in new photo controversy (Movies) posted: 6/23/09
Photos posted of Miley Cyrus by "The Last Song" producer Adam Shankman have generated some criticism.
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OrSen: Former Disney Cruise chief Tops at ResidenSea (WDW) posted: 6/23/09
Former Disney Cruise Line President Tom McAlpin will be the top executive at ResidenSea Ltd beginning July 20.
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AP: Museum Celebrates Remarkable Life of Walt Disney (General) posted: 6/23/09
Disney descendants plan museum to tell story of a 20th-century innovator.
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LATimes: Rich Ross had a mouse ear for 'tween' talent (General) posted: 6/22/09
As Disney Channel president , Rich Ross led TV's pursuit of the 'tween' audience, creating wildly popular personalities as well as programs that have muscled their way into mainstream culture.
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OrSen: Sponsorship of Epcot's Test Track stuck in neutral (WDW) posted: 6/22/09
The Epcot attraction remains uncertain as GM and Disney executives negotiate a possible contract extension.
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TheStreet: Disney Rebounds with 2 Hits (Movies,General) posted: 6/22/09
A look at Disney's recent success at the box office.
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Bloomberg: Disney Gets Second No 1 Box Office in Month (Movies) posted: 6/22/09
Disney's romantic comedy "The Proposal" topped the box office with $34.1 million.
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People: Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez Crash a Prom (Movies) posted: 6/22/09
Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez crashed the Etobicoke Collegiate Institute prom.
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USAToday: What a weird 'Wonderland' Burton's made (Movies) posted: 6/22/09
Still image and article highlighting Tim Burton's upcoming "Alice in Wonderland" film.
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HDMag: Revamped Holiday Inn Slated for Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/22/09
Holiday Inn is spending $35 million to relaunch its Downtown Disney Florida location.
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JMH: Rapunzel revealed; a G-Force sequel? (Movies) posted: 6/22/09
Jim Hill wonders why more people aren’t talking about Carmen Esquer’s article for Disney twenty-three magazine. Which features an in-depth interview with Nathan Greno & Byran Howard, "Rapunzel" ‘s new directors. PLUS Does Jerry Bruckheimer has another franchise in the works?
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SciFiWire: What Johnny Depp thinks was wrong with earlier Pirates movies (Movies) posted: 6/22/09
Johnny Depp spoke briefly about his anticipated return to the role of Cpt Jack Sparrow.
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Times: Disney-owned ESPN wins Premier League rights (General) posted: 6/22/09
The Walt Disney-owned sports broadcaster has snapped up two packages of Premier League rights, formerly owned by Setanta
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Forbes: 'The Proposal' Should Bring Disney Box Office Magic (Movies) posted: 6/19/09
Disney's "The Proposal" is expected to earn $26 million at the box office.
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OCReg: Pixar grants girl's dying wish to see 'Up' (Movies) posted: 6/19/09
Pixar sends "Up" dvd so 10 year Colby Curtin of Huntington Beach could see it. Colby had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and was unable to travel to theaters to see the film.
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OCReg: Interview with Eden Espinosa - the voice of 'Magical' (DL) posted: 6/19/09
An interview with singer and actress Eden Espinosa whose voice is featured in Disney’s Summer Nightastic.
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OrSen: Celebrate a Dream Come True nearly washed away (WDW) posted: 6/19/09
The Orlando Sentinel Theme Park Rangers document an extremely rainy day Magic Kingdom parade.
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JAMTV: Disney teen princesses turn heads (Movies) posted: 6/19/09
Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez talks about the pros and cons of a young fan base.
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RNT: GA Importer lands Disney Food and Wine Contract (WDW) posted: 6/19/09
Georgia's Emilia Imports will supply wine and food to Walt Disney World.
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B&C: ‘Zeke and Luther’ Get Air in Disney XD Debut (Movies,General) posted: 6/18/09
The June 15th premiere of "Zeke and Luther" on DisneyXD was the channel's top rated premiere in primetime.
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FLToday: Contractor hired for Disney port terminal (General) posted: 6/18/09
Florida Today reports Boran Craig Barger Engel Construction Inc. of Naples, FL was awarded the $9.8 million contract for the Disney Cruise Line terminal expansion.
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OrSen: Disney World loses the bet, while Kobe and Mickey celebrate in LA (DL) posted: 6/18/09
Kobe Bryant was part of Disneyland's Main Street Celebratory Parade
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SFExaminer: Disney train won’t make Redwood City stop after all (General) posted: 6/18/09
Due to area construcion the Port of Redwood City stop for "A Christmas Carol" train tour has been moved to the Port of Oakland.
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Reuters: Walt Disney Museum to Focus on Man Behind Brand (General) posted: 6/18/09
Walt Disney's family hopes the museum they will open later this year will remind people of the man who preceded the brand.
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OCReg: Disneyland’s Matterhorn still packed at 50 (DL) posted: 6/18/09
Brief look at the history of Disneyland's Matterhorn.
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THR: Kim Rozenfeld in pod deal at ABC Studios (General) posted: 6/18/09
ABC's head of programming Ken Rozenfeld will now develop and produce series as nonwriting producer as part of the recent reorganization of ABC and ABC Studios.
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THR: ABC reveals new executive structure (General) posted: 6/18/09
ABC's new executive structure following the move to combine ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios has been revealed.
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AZCentral: Shia LaBeouf bullied for being a Disney star (Movies) posted: 6/18/09
Disney Channel superstar Shia LaBeouf talks about the grief his friends gave him about his stardom.
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OrBusJrnl: Curtain closing on Magic Kingdom Attraction (WDW) posted: 6/16/09
Reports Stitch's Supersonic Adventure will close June 27 only six weeks after it opened at the Magic Kingdom.
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Variety: Up figures to see Incredibles sights (Movies) posted: 6/16/09
Disney-Pixar's 3-D toon "Up" is anticipated to become the second-highest-grossing Pixar film.
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THR: Miley Cyrus gets parents for 'Last Song' (Movies) posted: 6/16/09
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Greg Kinnear and Kelly Preston will play Miley Cyrus' parents in the upcoming Disney film "The Last Song" an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks novel.
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Reuters: Disney unveils kids' laptops amid shopper thrift (General) posted: 6/16/09
Disney announces $350 netbooks will start selling at Toys R Us and on Amazon.com in late July.
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OrSen: La Nouba stilt walkers images (WDW) posted: 6/16/09
Numerous images from Cirque du Soleil's Tuesday attempt to set a world record for stilt walking.
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THR: Femme firepower for Disney's 'Again' (Movies) posted: 6/16/09
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristin Chenoweth, Odette Yustman and Betty White have joined the cast of "You Again". The film will also star Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Victor Garber and will be directed by Andy Fickman.
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AP: Selena Gomez says Demi Lovato is a Bigger Princess (General) posted: 6/16/09
Selena Gomez talks about the fun working with her BFF Demi Lovato on the Disney Channel's "Princess Protection Program"
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THR: ABC News Health Care Special Draws Fire (General) posted: 6/16/09
Disney-owned ABC's News division is under fire for its announced plans for a special on President Barack Obama's health care initiative.
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JAMTV: Nielsen concedes error about ABC's World News having its smallest audience ever (General) posted: 6/16/09
Nielsen Media Research's recent report that ABC's "World News Tonight" had its smallest audience ever on Tuesday was in error and they will recount the numbers.
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OrSen: Cirque du Soleil out to set world stilts record Tuesday (WDW) posted: 6/15/09
According to the Theme Park Rangers, Tuesday, June 16th at 4p about 75 performers will participate in a global attempt by Cirque du Soleil to set a world record for stiltwalking at various locations.
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JamTV: Season Four to Be Final Season for Miley as Hannah (Movies) posted: 6/15/09
Reports Miley Cyrus' next season on Hannah Montana will be her last. The show is scheduled to tape 11 episodes and a special one-hour series finale starting in January.
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AMPAS: Milt Kahl: The Animation Michelangelo Event Video Highlights (Movies) posted: 6/15/09
The official site for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has posted video highlights from the Milt Kahl presentation held April 27th.Link spotted at Cartoon Brew
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Reuters: Up Second at U.S. weekend box office (Movies) posted: 6/15/09
"Up" stayed in Number 2 with $30.5 million for a three weekend total of $187.2 million which is larger than "Wall-E"s total for the same period.
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Variety: Review of Zeke and Luther - Disney XD's New Series (Movies) posted: 6/15/09
Variety analyzes Disney XD's new program "Zeke and Luther" the story two 15-year-old skateboard enthusiasts describing it as "a G-rated but still goofy, good-spirited affair -- a sort of cleaned-up, live-action "Beavis and Butt-head."
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Variety: NBA Finals score for ABC (General) posted: 6/15/09
The presentation of the NBA Finals on ABC topped the ratings on Sunday.
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Variety: ABC series score online audiences (Movies,General) posted: 6/15/09
ABC programming "Lost" and "Grey's Anatomy" had large online audiences in May.
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omg! Mitchell Musso Rocks Out (Movies) posted: 6/15/09
"Hannah Montana" star Mitchel Musso talks about his new album, his big brother's musical advice and the future of "Hannah Montana"
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Reuters: Studios-Backed Web Video Efforts Stalled For Now; Who's Left? (General) posted: 6/15/09
In this Reuters reports the adjustments major studios have made in their approach to online video including Disney's Stage 9 Digital shutdown in March.
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9NEWS: Christmas Carol Train Tour Stops in Denver This Weekend (Movies) posted: 6/12/09
Guests of "Disney's A Christmas Carol" train tour (a free attraction) will get a behind-the-scenes look at the magic behind the new 3-D movie which stars Jim Carrey and is directed by Robert Zemeckis.
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LATimes: Disney dragon's debut will be delayed (DL) posted: 6/12/09
Maleficent, the star of Disneyland's new and improved version of Fantasmic, will be a no-show when the new show premieres tonight. Disney will only say the dragon's problems are mechanical.
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OCReg: Disney stars, and the Electrical Parade, rock the parks (DL) posted: 6/12/09
The Orange County Register highlights last night's festivities as Disneyland launched its nighttime summer entertainment.
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JHM: Don’t duck out on this opportunity to become Donald’s official portrait artist (General) posted: 6/12/09
Jim Hill reminds all D23 members that the deadline is rapidly approaching for submitting sketches for the Donald Duck Portrait Contest. He also reviews this once-in-a-lifetime competition's somewhat convoluted entry process.
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Bloomberg: Disney Criticized for Discounts as Swine Flu Shuts Hong Kong Schools (OD) posted: 6/12/09
Disney is being criticized for its current Hong Kong Disneyland promotion that offers discounted admission for children as area schools are closed due to swine flu concerns.
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PalmBeachPost: Tickets go paperless for Miley madness at Miami's AmericanAirlines Arena (General) posted: 6/12/09
Given the popularity of the first Hannah Montana concert tour, the Miami American Airlines Arena is trying a paperless ticket system in hopes of making more tickets available to the general public and less to ticket brokers.
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SLTrib: Utah will be stage for Mars in new Disney Pixar film (Movies) posted: 6/12/09
Disney is scheduled to shoot in Utah for 45 days for the Disney-Pixar film based on the sci-fi adventure "John Carter of Mars"
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Variety: Lakers win, Kimmel propel ABC (General) posted: 6/12/09
ABC topped the ratings on Thursday night with its primetime edition of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and Lakers comeback win over the Orlando Magic in the NBA Finals.
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OCReg: Matterhorn to celebrate golden anniversary on Sunday (DL) posted: 6/11/09
Disneyland's Matterhorn will celebrate 50 years on Sunday, June 14. Also celebrating golden anniversaries are the Submarine Voyage and the Monorail.
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WKMG: Disney's AllStar Resort Had Bed Bugs (WDW) posted: 6/11/09
A Chicago family reports their room in the All-Star Sports Resort was infested with bed bugs.
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MTV: And the Egg on Carl’s Face (Movies) posted: 6/11/09
The MTV Movies Blog shares a deleted scene from "Up" that was part of the film's subplot that was ultimately dropped.
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E! Online: Sasha Obama Celebrates Birthday with Visit to the Lion King (Movies) posted: 6/11/09
The First Lady and her daughters attended a performance of Disney's The Lion King at London's West End in celebration of Sasha Obama's birthday.
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BurbankLeader: Disney dumped illegally in CA, suit says (General) posted: 6/11/09
The Disney Studios is accused of dupmping contaminants from their cooling systems contaminating the area groundwater in a lawsuit filed by the watchdog group Environmental World Watch Inc. and Burbank homeowner Dennis Jackson
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Mediaweek: Disney to Rebrand FamilyFun (General) posted: 6/11/09
FamilyFun magazine will become Disney FamilyFun with its August issue. The company plans to also develop cookbooks and other special-interest publications, etc under the new name.
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THR: Peter Hedges to go 'Green' for Disney (Movies) posted: 6/11/09
Peter Hedges has signed on to write and direct "The Odd Life of Timothy Green," a modern-day fable for Disney. The film is based on an idea by Ahmet Zappa.
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SavannahNow: Disney, Drexel team up for furniture line (General) posted: 6/11/09
Brief description of the Disney Signature collection furnishings that are now available through Drexel
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Variety: Disney-ABC integrates Asian teams (General) posted: 6/11/09
Disney-ABC International Television has combined the distribution for its Disney Channel and other Disney branded content to increase growth in the Asia Pacific region.
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BusinessWk: Finding the 'Dream' Internship with Disney (General) posted: 6/11/09
Student journalist Fernando Montero shares what he has learned as he pursued an internship within the entertainment industry.
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Mississauga: Pixar blogger attains worldwide attention (Movies) posted: 6/11/09
A look at the author of the popular "The Pixar Blog"
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Reuters: Miley Cyrus to Tour UK, Not as "Hannah Montana" (Movies) posted: 6/11/09
Miley Cyrus will perform two nights at London's O2 Arena on December 13 and 14.
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Cinematical: Disney and Diane Lane Jump on 'Secretariat' (Movies) posted: 6/11/09
Diane Lane will star in Disney's upcoming film "Secretariat" about the prize-winning horse.
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THR: Sara Evans, Lionel Richie lather up for ABC (General) posted: 6/11/09
According to The Hollywood Reporter ABC Daytime and SOAPnet will sponsor a music tour featuring Sara Evans while Lionel Ritchie will appear in an upcoming episode of "One Life to Live" performing his new single, "Just Go" as the networks began a new campaign to market music through soaps.
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Variety: ABC puts a twist on 'Dance' (Movies) posted: 6/11/09
ABC has picked up the comedic dance program "Let's Dance" where celebrities attempt to re-enact famous dance routines such as Gene Kelly's "Singin' in the Rain"
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Variety: 'Superstars' sets lineup (Movies) posted: 6/11/09
Variety announces the lineup for "The Superstars" featuring teams of entertainment personalities and sports stars competing in various physical challenges.
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Reuters: Disney's ESPN says no current plan to buy Setanta (General) posted: 6/11/09
ESPN announced they do not have plans to purchase struggling Irish broadcaster Setanta.
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OCReg: Man travels 2,000 miles to share birthday with Donald Duck (DL) posted: 6/9/09
Gary Keeler, 75, came up from Guadalajara, Mexico to celebrate his 75 birthday alongside Donald Duck, who turned 75 the same day.
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Reuters: Disney CFO sees stability, caution in park, ad sales (General) posted: 6/9/09
Disney CFO Tom Staggs told Credit Suisse's Global Media and Communications Convergence Conference that Disney sees "continued signs of stability in the marketplace" however he described consumers and ad buyers as "cautious"
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BWW: Images of Drew Seeley as Prince Eric (Movies) posted: 6/9/09
Drew Seeley has joined the cast of "The Little Mermaid" as Prince Eric.
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Variety: ABC reality, CBS repeats top ratings (Movies) posted: 6/9/09
ABC's "The Bachelorette" drew 10% larger audience over last week.
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THR: 2009 Fall Premiere Dates for ABC (Movies) posted: 6/9/09
Disney-owned ABC announces the dates of their 2009 fall season premieres.
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JamShowbiz: 'Lost' director promises 'real ending' (Movies) posted: 6/9/09
Lost director and executive producer Jack Bender talked about the upcoming final season without giving away any details.
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HowellTimes: Local brothers Showcase BMX talents on Disney's "Next X" (Movies) posted: 6/5/09
On June 8th Disney XD will premiere their new reality series "Next X" that will follw five of the world's top professional BMX and skateboarding athletes as they mentor young amateur athletes. The Howell Times focuses on the Cranmers, a local family featured in the program.
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MediaMemo: ESPN Tries Rebuilding the Pay Wall For Its Magazine (General) posted: 6/5/09
Media and technology columnist Peter Kafka evaluates the economics behind ESPN's move to charge for online content relating to its magazine.
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Fool: Marvel Stock V Disney Stock (General) posted: 6/5/09
The Motley Fool offer dueling views on the value of Marvel V Disney stock. The article linked here is Buy Marvel, Sell Disney with the additional link below to Sorry, Marvel Disney's the Superhero Stock.
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Celebuzz: Demi Lovato Album Cover (Movies,General) posted: 6/5/09
Image of Disney Channel star and Hollywood Records recording artist Demi Lovato's new album cover.
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MySpaceVid: Mitchel Musso Talks About His New Album on KISSFM (Movies) posted: 6/5/09
Mitchel Musso shares images from his new album. Musso stars in the Disney Channel hit "Hannah Montana" and released his first album on the Walt Disney Records label.
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DisChan: Jonas Brothers Music Video Premieres Sunday (Movies) posted: 6/5/09
The music video for the Jonas Brothers "Fly with Me" will make its Disney Channel premiere on Sunday, June 7th at 8/7c.
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Variety: ABC slates summer tweaks (Movies) posted: 6/5/09
ABC has pulled "Surviving Surburbia" and "Goode Family" from their Wednesday night slots and plan to bring them back on Friday beginning June 12th. The network also announced plans to move up the summer season premiere of "I Survived a Japanese Game Show" to June 17th. It had been previously scheduled for early July.
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Variety: NBA Finals deliver victory to ABC (Movies) posted: 6/5/09
The first game of the NBA finals between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers brought ABC a primetime ratings victory.
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Variety: ABC News Shuffles Correspondents (General) posted: 6/5/09
ABC News has announced the reassigment of several correspondents and the addition of one journalist who had previously worked at CNN.
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THR: Television Critics Association announced Nominees (General) posted: 6/5/09
Here's the nominees for the annual TCA Awards that appear on Disney networks: Program of the Year - Lost, Outstanding Achievement in Drama - Lost, Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Camp Rock,
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OCReg: Disney park presidents face off over Lakers (DL,WDW) posted: 6/4/09
Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort presidents have a friendly wager over the LA Lakers v Orlando Magic matchup.
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The Poop : Is this the "Up" house? (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
San Francisco Gate columnist searches Oakland for the house that inspired the look of Carl Fredricksen's. He offers images of his pick.
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LATimesBlogs: Interview with composer Michael Giacchino (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
In an interview about the various film scores he created Michael Giacchino speaks briefly about his work on "Up"
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Mom2Mom : Duck Races (WDW) posted: 6/4/09
A mom shares her kids highlight from their recent Walt Disney World vacation -- the duck races at the hotel pool.
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NewsBlaze:: VUDU First to Offer Buena Vista Home Entertainment Movies Download-to-Own in High Definition (Movies,Coll) posted: 6/4/09
Beginning today, VUDU users can select from a collection of over 60 titles from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. The selection of movies available to own in HD on VUDU will continue to expand as new titles are made available.
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TCPalm: Disney Music Exhibit Comes to West Palm Beach FL (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
The Music Behind the Magic: Disney, 1928 - Today opens Saturday, June 6 at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, FL. The exhibit will be open through September 6.
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JHM: It's Handy Manny to the rescue at the 2009 Licensing Show (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
Jim Hill checks in from the convention center at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Where the Disney Channel just announced its expansion plans for this hit preschool series.
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ABCNews: Free Jonas Brothers Summer Concert Tickets Gone in Minutes (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
Fans flock to GMAConcerts.com for chance to see Jonas Brothers perform live in Central Park on 'Good Morning America'. Tickets gone in nine minutes.
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AceShowbiz: Second Promo of Disney Channel's 'Summer of Stars' (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
New summer programming comes to the Disney Channel including new episodes of "Hannah Montana," "Sonny with a Chance" and "JONAS"
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CelebrityMania: Demi Lovato Filming Music Video for 'The Gift of a Friend' (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
Images and brief report from the recent shoot of a music video featuring Demi Lovato featuring 'The Gift of a Friend' from the upcoming Tinker Bell film.
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Billboard: Demi Lovato Focusing On Songs, Not Spectacle, For Summer Tour (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
"I'm not really one to have a lot of, like, crazy stuff on stage," says Demi Lovato, the 16-year-old Disney singer and actress, whose nine-week concert tour kicks off June 21 in Hartford, Conn.
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CartoonBrew: Tim Burton at MoMA (Movies) posted: 6/4/09
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in NY will host an exhibition of Tim Burton's art from November 22, 2009 through April 26, 2010.
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MOMania: Top strategies for a great family trip to Walt Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/4/09
Advice for your Walt Disney World vacation including ride order strategy to avoid long waits, fastpass usage, character meet and greets, stroller rental, etc.
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GamerLimit: Toy Story Mania Wii (Coll) posted: 6/4/09
Images of Toy Story Mania Wii game. The author offers brief comparison to the attraction game.
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OrSen: Lobby of new Children's Wing at Florida Hospital Will Feature Disney Character Mural (WDW) posted: 6/3/09
The new play lobby of at the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children is expected to be complete early next year and will feature Disney character art in its playground like setting.
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OrSen: Disney World ban on Segways faces another challenge (WDW) posted: 6/3/09
In an Orlando courtroom this morning, disability-rights advocates are seeking to have a Disney-negotiated settlement blocked.
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Mediaweek: ABC News Expanding Digital Reporter Corps (General) posted: 6/3/09
ABC News announced the addition of digital reporters in various regions of the US.
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OCReg: Downtown Disney lands 2 OC exclusive stores (DL) posted: 6/3/09
Kitson Kids and LittleMissMatched will open retail locations in Anaheim's Downtown Disney.
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WFTV: Get Paid $25,000 To Ride Orlando's Coasters (WDW) posted: 6/3/09
The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking an adventurous pair to document their adventures doing everything from riding a roller coaster to swimming with dolphins, golfing, shopping, gator wrestling, museum exploring, theatre-going and more and will pay you $25,000.
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IGN: Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Announced for Nintendo DS (Movies) posted: 6/3/09
Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure for Nintendo DS will launch in North America the same day as the all-new Blu-ray and DVD release.
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NMBusinessWkly: Disney train stops in Albuquerque, Santa Fe (Movies) posted: 6/3/09
Disney's "A Christmas Carol" train tour on its way to Alburquerque, NM.
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E3: Disney Boss Says Warren Spector's Game On Track (General) posted: 6/3/09
An interview with Graham Hopper, general manager of Disney Interactive Studios featuring an update on Warren Spector's Junction Point studio, its project, and how Disney's creative process is allowing Spector's creativity to flourish.
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OrSen: Disney greeter keeps culture at Polynesian (WDW) posted: 6/2/09
The Orlando sentinel talks to Auntie Kau'I, the cultural ambassador at the Polynesian Resort.
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OrSen: Monorail Rescue Aid (WDW) posted: 6/2/09
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting the Reedy Creek Improvement District has purchased a new vehicle specifically designed to evacuate the Monorails in case of emergencies.
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EW: Miley Cyrus commits to more 'Hannah Montana' (Movies) posted: 6/2/09
Entertainment Weekly is reporting Miley Cyrus has commited to a fourth season of the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana to film in 2010.
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JHM: Wall-E to appear at the Tony Awards (Movies) posted: 6/2/09
Jim Hill reports the Living Character Initiative version of Wall-E will be taking part in this weekend's Tony Awards as a part of a tribute to composer Jerry Herman.
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D23: Tribute to Wayne Allwine (General) posted: 6/2/09
The D23 website has a very nice tribute to Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse who passed away recently at age 62.
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THR: Disney embraces Pooh (Movies) posted: 6/1/09
Disney is expected to announce the upcoming theatrical release of a new handdrawn "Winnie the Pooh" film and a couple of primetime specials for its Playhouse Disney property "Handy Manny" at the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas.
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Variety: 'Up' flies high at weekend box office (Movies) posted: 6/1/09
Disney/Pixar's "Up" topped the weekend box office with a strong $18,110 per-location average and $68.2 million weekend total.
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NYTimes: Does Tiana, Disney's First Black Princess Conquer Stereotypes? (Movies) posted: 6/1/09
Disney is coming out with its first major black heroine later this year in "The Frog and the Princess," but to the dismay of Disney executives, the film is attracting chatter of an uglier nature.
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TVGuide: Disney Channel Renews Hannah with a Change, Sonny with a Chance (Movies) posted: 6/1/09
The Disney Channel has renewed "Hannah Montana" although some changes to the show are expected and has renewed "Sonny with a Chance" featuring Demi Lovato.
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Reuters: Disney Channel sees higher profile at licensing show (Coll) posted: 6/1/09
Various merchandise based on Disney Channel properties will be showcased at the International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
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OrSen: Disney World, Southwest launch Magical Express test (WDW) posted: 6/1/09
Walt Disney World guests staying at the Pop Century Resort and flying Southwest can participate in Disney's Magical Express, as part of a trial to evaluate adding the budget airline to Disney's transportation program.
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OrSen: Luxo Jr. is coming to Disney World (WDW) posted: 6/1/09
The Orlando Sentinel reports Luxo, Jr Pixar's iconic desk lamp is coming to Walt Disney World and is expected to perform regularly at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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NCTimes: Longtime Pixar Vets Made 'Up' What It Is (Movies) posted: 6/1/09
The North County Times examines the unusual story told in Disney/Pixar's "Up"
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LATimes: 'Up,' up and away go cluster balloonists (Movies) posted: 6/1/09
Disney Pixar's "Up" brings renewed focus to the hobby of cluster ballooning.
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Reuters: Disney buys mom-oriented websites from Kaboose (General) posted: 6/1/09
Disney has completed the purchase of Kaboose Inc, that includes numerous websites including Babyzone.com and Kaboose.com.
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OrSen: Disney's Hollywood Studios marks its 20th anniversary (WDW) posted: 6/1/09
An interview with Disney's Hollywood Studios vice president Rilous Carter. He discusses the Studios, shares his favorite attractions and his favorite Epcot meals, having previously headed Epcot food and beverage.
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Fool: Is Disney Phoning It In? (WDW) posted: 6/1/09
The Motley Fool questions Disney's lack of large new additions at the theme parks as nearby Orlando theme parks unveil exciting new attractions.
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OrSen: Disney takes risk, adds time shares despite recession (WDW) posted: 6/1/09
Orlando Sentinel columnist examines the ecomonic challenges facing Disney's timeshare division as it opens several new venues at Walt Disney World.
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