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Disney News Stories
February 2005

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: CARS News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 10/30/2009

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: The Chronicles of Narnia News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 3/2/2004   Most Recent Story: 1/29/2009

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: Sky High News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 9/29/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Acquires Muppets and Bear - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 2/17/2004   Most Recent Story: 9/22/2008

Ongoing Coverage: Gnomeo and Juliet - (Movies)
Original Story: 2/5/2004   Most Recent Story: 8/20/2008

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

Ongoing Coverage: Pixar's Negotiations With Disney - (Movies,General)
Original Story: 1/29/2004   Most Recent Story: 6/2/2008

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: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 3/3/2008

Ongoing Coverage: National Treasure - (Movies)
Original Story: 11/19/2004   Most Recent Story: 1/7/2008

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

Ongoing Coverage: Comcast Offers $66 million for Disney - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 2/11/2004   Most Recent Story: 11/1/2006

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: Disney Shareholders Sue Over Ovitz's Severance - (General)
Original Story: 9/9/2004   Most Recent Story: 6/9/2006

Ongoing Coverage: Shaggy Dog - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 3/16/2006

Ongoing Coverage: Chicken Little News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 10/28/2004   Most Recent Story: 1/6/2006

Ongoing Coverage: CEO Michael Eisner Announces Plans to Retire - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 9/10/2004   Most Recent Story: 10/6/2005

Ongoing Coverage: Herbie Fully Loaded - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 8/4/2005

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

Ongoing Coverage: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/20/2005   Most Recent Story: 4/27/2005

LPWire: Images of George Lucas' Recent Visit to Walt Disney World - (WDW) (2/28/2005)
Images of George Lucas with Jedi Mickey at the Disney-MGM Studios.

LPWire: Disney Records Release of Bambi Soundtrack Includes Special Additions - (Movies) (2/28/2005)
The "Bambi" Original Soundtrack contains the timeless original music from the animated film, plus bonus archival interviews with Walt Disney, Henry Mancini and animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.

LPWire: Schedule of Events for Saturday and Sunday Activities at ESPN The Weekend - (WDW) (2/25/2005)
ESPN and the Walt Disney World Resort will once again offer fans the opportunity to see and hear ESPN personalities and several legendary athletes during the second annual "ESPN The Weekend Presented by Speed Stick 24/7," a special event at Disney-MGM Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Feb. 25-27, 2005.

LPWire: El Capitan Hosts Princess Ice Skating Party as Part of Disney's Ice Princess Screenings - (DL,Movies) (2/25/2005)
From March 18th through April 10th, Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre will offer moviegoers the "coolest" event of the spring season with the back-to-back royal entertainment experience of Walt Disney Pictures' "Ice Princess," and a "Disney Princess Ice Skating Party."

LPWire: Chamilia Announces New Disney Bead Collection - (Coll) (2/24/2005)
Cast in sterling silver and 14 carat gold, Chamilia's Disney collection will begin with 18 separate beads, including some of the most popular and classic Disney characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Tinker Bell, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger and Piglet. Chamilia's Disney bead collection will range in price from $19 to $250 SRP and will be available at specialty retailers and participating Disney stores nationwide beginning late February.

LPWire: New Epcot DVD and More Added to the LP Store - (DL,WDW,Coll) (2/24/2005)
LPWire: New Epcot DVD and More Added to the LP Store

LPWire: Disney-MGM Studios Hosts 2nd Annual 'ESPN The Weekend Feb. 25-27, 2005 - (WDW) (2/23/2005)
ESPN and the Walt Disney World Resort will once again offer fans the opportunity to see and hear ESPN personalities and several legendary athletes during the second annual "ESPN The Weekend Presented by Speed Stick 24/7," a special event at Disney-MGM Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Feb. 25-27, 2005.

LPWire: Alamo Rent A Car Happiest Celebration Family Sweepstakes - (DL,WDW) (2/23/2005)
The Alamo.com Family Vacation Sweepstakes will run from February 7 through April 30, 2005. "We think giving away 300 trips is a great way to celebrate the 2005 family vacation season," said John MacDonald, Vice President of Marketing. "After all, Alamo is the official rental car of the American vacation."

LP: Video with Narnia Director Andrew Adamson - (Movies) (2/22/2005)
Director Andrew Adamson (Shrek, Shrek 2) takes you behind the magic of Narnia.

LPWire: Tiesto's Space Mtn: Mission 2 Concert at Disneyland Paris - (OD) (2/22/2005)
On April 9th 2005, Disneyland Resort Paris launches Space Mountain: Mission 2. This new mission sends exploronauts to the farthest reaches of space, to go where no one has gone before and discover the mysteries at the edge of the universe. On April 16th, the Best DJ in the World, Tiesto, will celebrate the launch in a spectacular way, with a live concert right at the heart of Disneyland Park. During this unique musical event, Tiesto will perform a unique re-mix of the Space Mountain: Mission 2 soundtrack, as well as a host of his own well-known tunes.

LPWire: Disney's Toontown Online Expands with Second Advanced Gameplay Area - (General) (2/17/2005)
Disney Online, part of the Walt Disney Internet Group, today announced a highly-anticipated expansion in Disney's Toontown Online, the first massively multiplayer (MMP) game for kids and families. The new area, Cashbot Cog Headquarters (HQ), is designed for advanced players and delivers more challenging gameplay, platform style puzzles and a completely new eight-person boss battle.

LPWire: Imagination Confections to Produce and Market Disney Treats - (General) (2/17/2005)
Announced in 2003, the American Licorice Company, Ferrara Pan Candy Company, New England Confectionery Company (Necco), R. M. Palmer Company and Spangler Candy Company will operate Imagination Confections LLC as a sales and marketing company, marketing and selling Disney confectionery products. The seasonal offerings are expected to hit stores this year in time for Easter.

LPWire: Tales From the Laughing Place Magazine Announces Deadline for Charter Friend Program - (General) (2/17/2005)
All good things must come to an end. With that in mind, Lee J. MacDonald, Publisher of the Disney themed magazine, Tales from the Laughing Place announced on February 17 2005 that Charter Friend status will expire on Monday February 28 2005.

LPWire: Andy Bird, President, Walt Disney International, Remarks to the Smith Barney Conference - (General) (2/17/2005)
A replay of the presentation and general discussion with Andy Bird, President, Walt Disney International, The Walt Disney Company, hosted by Smith Barney Citigroup at its Leisure Day Conference on Thursday, February 17, 2005 is available on Disney.com

LPWire: Hong Kong Disneyland Opens Hotel Reservation Hotline - (OD) (2/16/2005)
A magical vacation at Hong Kong Disneyland is now just a phone call away as the theme park today announced the launch of its Hotel Reservation Hotline on (852) 1830 830.

LPWire: Michael Williams-Jones, President of Miramax Int'l, Electing to Step Down Effective Mar 1 - (General) (2/16/2005)
"We are truly grateful for Michael's considerable contributions to Miramax's International success this year," said Harvey Weinstein. "Michael joined the company to lead and further develop our international interests and he has more than achieved these goals. We will miss his always well-reasoned and candid opinions. He leaves us after 37 years as a true pioneer of the International motion picture industry. We wish Michael well in any and all future endeavors."

Ongoing Coverage: James B Stewart's Disney War - (General)
Original Story: 2/15/2005   Most Recent Story: 2/15/2005

LPWire: Latest LP Store Disney Update features Animal Kingdom items - (DL,WDW,Coll) (2/15/2005)
Our latest item features Animal Kingdom items and much more.

LPWire: Disneymania 3 In Stores Tomorrow - (DL,Coll) (2/14/2005)
View images from the recent concert at Disney's California Adventure highlighting the artists from the cd Disneymania 3.

LPWire: Disneyland Merch Featured in Latest LaughingPlace Store Update - (DL,WDW,Coll) (2/11/2005)
Disneyland Merch Featured in Latest LaughingPlace Store Update

LPWire: Disney Shareholders Return 12 Directors to Office, Approve 2005 Stock Incentive Plan - (General) (2/11/2005)
Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company today displayed strong support for the Company's Board of Directors at the Company's 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, voting at least 92 percent in favor of each member of Disney's Board of Directors.

LPWire: Tokyo Disneyland Announces Wedding Photo Package with Cinderella Castle Location - (OD) (2/10/2005)
The Disney Ambassador Hotel, which in July 2005 will celebrate five years of operation at the Tokyo Disney Resort, announces the "Castle Photo in Fantasyland", an option exclusive to Disney Fairytale Weddings, allowing couples to take wedding photos at Tokyo Disneyland prior to their wedding day.

LPWire: 3rd Annual Pin Trading by the Pond Event in June - (Coll) (2/10/2005)
Tom Tumbusch, President of Tomart Corporation, the publisher of Disneyana Update Magazine and the Pin Trading Guides, is pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Pin Trading by the Pond event will be held in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2005. This year's activities will be hosted by the (Dayton) Plane Crazy Chapter of the NFFC, the club for Disneyana enthusiasts.

LPWire: An Easter Celebration in Disneyland Paris - (OD) (2/4/2005)
Disneyland Resort Paris is getting ready to celebrate Easter from 19 March to 8 April 2005! Disneyland Park will invite children of all ages to enjoy this most enchanting Easter season, along with a host of favourite characters from Disney's Classic animated feature, Alice in Wonderland. News item features concept sketches.

LPWire: Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Third Hotel - (OD) (2/4/2005)
Oriental Land Co, Ltd. has announced the signing of an agreement with The Walt Disney Company to open a third Disney hotel within Tokyo Disney Resort in 2008 (tentative). The nine-story high hotel will have about 700 guestrooms and will be featured at the entrance to Tokyo Disneyland.

LPWire: Museum of Broadcast Communications Receives $500,000 Donation From Disney - (General) (2/4/2005)
Disney's worldwide outreach program DisneyHand has committed $500,000 in cash and public service air time to the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC).

LPWire: LeAnn Rimes Records Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Anthem - (DL) (2/3/2005)
LeAnn Rimes will record Disneyland's 50th anniversary anthem, "Remember When". The song written by Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Richard Marx publically premiered at the 2004 Summer Convention of the NFFC - the Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts with a video montage of Disneyland's history. LeAnn's recording will be part of the new CD "The Official Album of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary," premiering nationwide on May 3 from Walt Disney Records.

LPWire: Disneyland Resort Alumni Club Announces Their 50th Reunion / Dinner - (DL) (2/3/2005)
The Disneyland Resort Alumni Club has announced that their 50th Reunion/Dinner will be held on Sat. July 30th at the Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom. Former Disneylanders are invited to join the club and attend this gala event.

LPwire: Radio Disney AM 1110 Presents Easter Eggs-plosion 2005 - (General) (2/2/2005)
Radio Disney AM 1110 and the City of Burbank Park, Recreation and Community Services Department are teaming up for the 7th Annual Easter Eggs-plosion 2005 event on Saturday, March 26th at Johnny Carson Park in Burbank. The festival is from 10AM - 1PM and is free to the public.

LPWire: Disney Records Announces Disney Princess Tea Party Album - (Movies,Coll) (2/1/2005)
Walt Disney Records introduces the newest installment in the hugely successful Disney Princess CD franchise on February 8, 2005. "Disney Princess: The Princess Tea Party Album" features 12 all-new charming, witty and easy-to-sing-along-with-songs that show little girls the way of Disney Princesses.

LPWire: Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Ships 1 Million Units in North America and Japan - (Movies,Coll) (2/1/2005)
"Reaching this milestone for KINGDOM HEARTS CHAIN OF MEMORIES is a powerful demonstration of the strength of the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager, Buena Vista Games, Inc. "Gamers can look forward to more amazing gameplay featuring Sora, Donald, Goofy and other great Disney characters in the upcoming PS2 sequel to KINGDOM HEARTS."