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Disney News Stories
November 2003

Ongoing Coverage: Pirates of the Caribbean - the film - (Movies)
Original Story: 11/3/2001   Most Recent Story: 11/17/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Pooh Heirs Sue Disney Over Royaties - (General)
Original Story: 6/21/2000   Most Recent Story: 11/13/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disneyland Coming to Shanghai? - (OD)
Original Story: 6/3/2002   Most Recent Story: 11/6/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney and eBay sign auction deal - (Coll,General)
Original Story: 2/8/2000   Most Recent Story: 10/26/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Cruise Line Adds Seven Day Cruise - (OD)
Original Story: 12/8/1999   Most Recent Story: 8/11/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Hong Kong Disneyland - (OD)
Original Story: 8/17/2000   Most Recent Story: 7/10/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Lilo & Stitch - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/16/2002   Most Recent Story: 3/3/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Child Critically Injured on Cartoon Spin - (DL)
Original Story: 9/24/2000   Most Recent Story: 1/27/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Space Mountain Accident Injures Nine - (DL)
Original Story: 8/2/2000   Most Recent Story: 1/6/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Films Weekend Box Office Totals - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/24/2001   Most Recent Story: 12/10/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Finding Nemo - (Movies)
Original Story: 5/13/2003   Most Recent Story: 8/18/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Accidents at Disneyland - (DL)
Original Story: 12/21/2001   Most Recent Story: 5/29/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Big Thunder Mountain Kills 1, Injures 10 - (DL)
Original Story: 9/5/2003   Most Recent Story: 4/29/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Broadcast of the Very Merry Christmas Parade - (WDW,Movies)
Original Story: 12/13/1999   Most Recent Story: 6/12/2007

Ongoing Coverage: Expedition Everest - (WDW)
Original Story: 3/24/2003   Most Recent Story: 8/1/2006

Ongoing Coverage: Mission SPACE - (WDW)
Original Story: 1/20/2000   Most Recent Story: 6/14/2006

Ongoing Coverage: Roy E Disney Quits Board, Asks Eisner to Step Down - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 11/30/2003   Most Recent Story: 7/19/2005

LPWire: LeapFrog and Disney Publishing Offer Interactive Books - (General) (11/25/2003)
Several titles featuring Disney characters including Pooh and Friends, Lion King, Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo and the Princesses for LeapFrog's LeapPad system will debut in time for the holiday season.

LPWire: Buena Vista Box Office November 21-23 - (Movies) (11/25/2003)
Box office statistics for the Disney Company's releases.

LPWire: World Premiere of Disney Pictures' The Haunted Mansion - (Movies) (11/24/2003)
Images from the World Premiere of Disney Pictures' The Haunted Mansion

LPWire: DIS Pics The Haunted Mansion Brings Big Screen Fun To McDonald's(R) Happy Meals - (Movies,Coll) (11/24/2003)
Ranging from a surprised-filled singing ghost to a haunted mirror, each McDonald's The Haunted Mansion Happy Meal toy features a variety of optical illusions and funny pranks based on haunting events in the movie. The Happy Meal toys include: Ramsley's Trunk, Zombie Surprise, Madame Leota, Singing Bust, Gracey's Camera and Mortifying Mirror.

Ape Pen Publishing Silent Auction - (Coll) (11/20/2003)
Ape Pen Publishing, publisher of the 4 volume series of early Disneyland photography, is auctioning off a matching numbered set and Collector's Editions signed by legendary Disney personalities.

LPWire: Liven Up the Holidays with Disney's Toontown Online Game - (Movies) (11/20/2003)
This year, parents can stuff an entire virtual cartoon world into their kids' stockings with Disney's Toontown Online.

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Company Fiscal Report for Q4 and FYE 2003 - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 11/19/2003   Most Recent Story: 11/19/2003

LPWire: Disney Co. Kicks-off the Mickey Mouse 75th Celebration - (DL,WDW,Movies,Coll,General) (11/19/2003)
A glimpse of Mickey's schedule for the next 18 months.

LPWire: Haunted Mansion Haunted Hits Released Nov 25 - (Movies,Coll) (11/19/2003)
On November 25, 2003 Walt Disney Records releases a CD filled with instant hits right out of the coffin. "The Haunted Mansion Haunted Hits" soundtrack is a collection of music from and inspired by the Walt Disney Pictures' live-action film. Raven's music video featuring her version of Superstition will premiere during the Disney Channel's Full-Court Miracle, Friday Nov 21.

Ongoing Coverage: 75 Years of Mickey and Minnie - (Movies)
Original Story: 11/17/2003   Most Recent Story: 11/17/2003

LPWire: Disney celebrates Mickey with 75 InspEARations - (WDW) (11/17/2003)
The Walt Disney Company is honoring Mickey Mouse's 75th Anniversary by kicking off 18 months of celebration beginning at Walt Disney World © Resort with the unveiling of 75 uniquely designed, 700-pound, 6-foot-tall Mickey statues.

LPWire: Disneyland(R) 'Candlelight' Procession Returns to Main Street, U.S.A. - (DL) (11/17/2003)
The Disneyland "Candlelight" Procession and Ceremony, a holiday tradition for more than 40 years, will return to its historic setting on Main Street, U.S.A., Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7. Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman, Roots) will appear as "Candlelight" narrator this year. Performances will be 5:30 and 8 p.m. each day, December 6 and 7.

LPWire: Finding Nemo Shatters DVD Records - (Movies,Coll) (11/17/2003)
Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film FINDING NEMO has sold 15 million DVDs making it the #1 DVD of all time; in addition "Nemo" has sold 20 million combined DVD/VHS units within its first 14 days in the United States and Canadian market, it was announced today by Steve Jobs.

LPWire: El Capitan Theatre Offers Behind the Scenes Look at Haunted Mansion Film - (Movies) (11/17/2003)
Moviegoers attending the special engagement of Disney's chilling, thrilling new motion picture, "The Haunted Mansion," from November 26th - January 4th at Hollywood's historic El Capitan Theatre will have a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to explore the real-life movie sets and receive hands-on demonstrations about how movies are made

LPWire: Celebrate 75 Years of Mickey and Minnie at My Disneyland Birthday Party - (DL) (11/14/2003)
Pat E Cake will be be handing out a special surprise gift along with a sprinkle of imagination and a dash of Disney magic in celebration of Mickey and Minnie's 75th during the Plaza Inn's My Disneyland Birthday Party. For more information call 714 781 DINE

LPWire: Santa's Beach Blast New Holiday Feature at DCA - (DL) (11/14/2003)
Every day now through January 4, Sunshine Plaza in Disney's California Adventure park is transformed into "Santa's Beach Blast," a continuous party where classic holiday images and Disney characters collide with contemporary California beach culture in a merry celebration of the season.

LPWire: House of Mouse Marathons on Toon Disney and Disney Channel Nov 16 - (Movies) (11/14/2003)
Toon Disney and the Disney Channel are celebrating the upcoming birthdays of Mickey and Minnie with a House of Mouse marathon on Sunday, November 16.

LPWire: Presentation Features Japan's Universal Studios and Nara Dreamland - (OD,General) (11/14/2003)
The Los Angeles Chapter of the NFFC invites you to free presentation featuring video footage of Universal Studios Japan and Nara Dreamland. Built in the 1960's Nara Dreamland is an intriguing theme park in its attempts to duplicate Disneyland.

LPWire: Disney Holiday Magical Faire 2003 at Burbank Studios - (General) (11/14/2003)
The Disney Studios in Burbank will host the 2003 Disney Holiday Magical Faire on November 22nd.

LPWire: ICCM-West to Discuss How Mickey Mouse Became a Customer Relations Icon - (General) (11/14/2003)
Doug Lipp, formerly head trainer for The Walt Disney University and author of "Even Monkeys Fall from Trees: The Balance of Art and Science for Outstanding Customer Service," will share the unique culture of customer service that sets Disney apart. Lipp's informative and humorous style has made him one of the nation's most sought-after speakers on customer relations. No one should miss his "Life as Tigger" story.

LPWire: Napa Rose Achieves Number One Overall Ranking Among OC Restaurants in 2004 Zagat - (DL) (11/13/2003)
The Napa Rose restaurant at the Disneyland ® Resort has achieved the top Orange County overall ranking in the 2004 edition of the Zagat Survey for Los Angeles/Southern California Restaurants, the first time it has earned the county's top overall spot. In addition, its exceptional Food score also gives it the top Food rating among all restaurants throughout the Los Angeles/Southern California region.

LPWire: Disneyland(R) Salutes Heroes of Wildfires With Free, Three-Day Admission to Theme Parks - (DL) (11/13/2003)
"All of us at the Disneyland Resort express our heartfelt appreciation for the tireless dedication and sacrifices our emergency personnel made during the recent fires, and we invite these hard-working men and women to enjoy some well-deserved fun with their families and friends," said Matt Ouimet, president, Disneyland Resort.

LPWire: Disney Channel Announces New Animated Comedy - (Movies) (11/12/2003)
Created by Doug Langdale, "Disney's Dave the Barbarian" follows the title character's comedic adventures with his offbeat family -- including his primping older sister Candy and his fierce younger sister Fang -- as they protect themselves and their kingdom from a world of hilariously odd foes. Complicating matters is brawny Dave's non-barbarian demeanor -- he prefers the finer things in life, like origami, bird watching and gourmet cooking.

LPWire: Phil Collins Headlines Pioneer of the Year Dinner Honoring Michael Eisner - (General) (11/12/2003)
The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation has announced that Phil Collins will perform at the Pioneer of the Year dinner honoring Michael D. Eisner, chairman-CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Eisner joined Disney in 1984 and has guided the Company through a period of unprecedented growth and success.

LPWire: Snow White - An Enchanting Musical Premieres Feb 22 at Disneyland - (DL) (11/10/2003)
The Disneyland Resort announces Snow White - An Enchanting Musical.

LPWire: The Salvation Army and Disney Team Up for the Holidays - (DL,WDW) (11/10/2003)
DisneyHand will serve as the title sponsor of The Salvation Army Southern California Division's Thanksgiving Eve Dinner, providing meals for 2,400 homeless and low-income men, women and children, an entertainment show for all in attendance, toys for every boy and girl and 250 volunteer servers.

LPWire: Images from Underwater Premiere of Finding Nemo - (Movies,Coll) (11/4/2003)
Images from the underwater premiere of Finding Nemo at the Aquarium of the Pacifics in Long Beach to celebrate the home release of the hit animated feature.

LPWire: Get Ready for Un-Bear-Ably Fun Adventures with Brother Bear PC and Game Boy Advance - (Movies,Coll) (11/4/2003)
Inspired by Walt Disney Pictures' animated feature film, Disney's Brother Bear, each game will take kids on an extraordinary journey through the wilds of the Great American Northwest with the film's charismatic bears, Kenai and Koda.