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Disney News Stories
October 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

LPWire: Chicken Little Characters Arrive at McDonalds - (DL) (10/28/2005)
Eight Chicken Little character toys will be available in McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kid Meals October 28 - November 22.

LPWire: Disney Cruise Line Completes Disney Magic Dry Dock Unveils New Additions - (DL) (10/17/2005)
Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its onboard offerings for adults, children and families with several new enhancements on the Disney Magic. Adult guests sailing on the 2,700-passenger ship will find a renovated Vista Spa and Salon with lavish indoor/outdoor "spa villas" and an expanded fitness center. Young cruisers will enjoy a new dedicated space for youth activities on deck 2 and a jumbo LED screen on the forward funnel will entertain families with poolside movies. The Disney Magic returned to service on Saturday, Oct. 15 following a 10-day dry dock period.

LPWire: A Chance to Own a Bit of Real Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo - (DL) (10/17/2005)
A one-of-a-kind modern interpretation of Cinderella's gown by Monique Lhuillier and a one-of-a-kind modern interpretation of Cinderella's shoes by Jimmy Choo will be auctioned off to the general public on DisneyAuctions.com from October 17 - 27. The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, Kelly Monaco's charity of choice, will receive proceeds from the sale of the beautiful and unique designer creations.

LPWire: October 17th Additions to The LaughingPlace Store - (DL) (10/17/2005)
Today's additions including merchandise form the UK Disney Stores and the Henry Ford Museum 50 Years of Disneyland Exhibit

LPWire: Oct 14 Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store - (DL) (10/14/2005)
Nightmare Before Christmas items are featured in the latest LaughingPlace Store update plus an early Christmas shopping sale.

LPWire: Walt Disney Records' Playhouse Disney Imagine and Learn with Music On Shelves Now - (DL) (10/12/2005)
Walt Disney Records is pleased to announce the release of Playhouse Disney Imagine and Learn With Music. The CD features 30 songs from the top-rated shows seen everyday on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney preschool programming block.

LPWire: Add Some Jingle to Your Holidays with Radio Disney Jingle Jams - (DL) (10/12/2005)
Walt Disney Records releases the perfect CD for rocking around the Christmas tree with Radio Disney Jingle Jams, a collection of holiday songs from today's most popular Radio Disney artists including Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney. The disc complements the upcoming Radio Disney Jingle Jam concert tour headlined by listener favorites Everlife and B5. The tour will hit major city malls throughout the country during the holiday shopping season with additional special musical guests joining the fun to spread holiday cheer at every stop along the way.

LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to the LaughingPlace Store - (DL) (10/12/2005)
Featured in the latest update is a fan-created DVD for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

LPWire: Disney Electronics Lights Up the Holidays - (DL) (10/7/2005)
Parents can help develop a child's artistic talent with new Disney wearable digital cameras and karaoke machines; keep them entertained for hours with new Disney personal DVD players and MP3 players; and add a personal touch to their rooms with new Disney-themed TVs and DVD players.

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

LPWire: Radio Disney Launches - (DL) (10/6/2005)
Radio Disney has launched its own podcast, RADIO DISNEY NOW, available through RadioDisney.com.

LPWire: Latest Disney Additions to The LaughingPlace Store. - (DL) (10/6/2005)
Christmas decorations and new pin boxes are featured in the latest LaughingPlace Store update.

LPWire: Special Edition Cinderella Soundtrack and Read Along CD Released - (DL) (10/5/2005)
The Cinderella collection features original classics from the film plus 2 new artist tracks -- "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" performed by pop/R&B artist Kimberley Locke and the original song "Beautiful" (inspired by Disney's Cinderella) co-written and performed by platinum-selling pianist Jim Brickman and featuring TV star Wayne Brady on vocals. In addition to the soundtrack, Walt Disney Records also will release the Cinderella Read-Along on October 4th.

LPWire: Disney's Princess Christmas Album, in Stores October 11th - (DL) (10/5/2005)
Disney's Princess Christmas Album features all-new and classic holiday songs performed by beloved characters including Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine.

LPWire: Disney's The Haunted Mansion Ride to be Adapted to Comic Book Form - (DL) (10/5/2005)
Foolish mortals everywhere will have reason to host their own swinging wakes when SLG Publishing, in partnership with Disney Publishing Worldwide, releases the first issue of The Haunted Mansion, a comic book anthology based on the classic Disney E Ticket attraction.

LPWire: Finding Nemo Computer Game Makes Learning Fun for Kids - (DL) (10/5/2005)
Finding Nemo: Learning With Nemo is an engaging, educational software title for kids ages 2-5. In this game it is Nemo's first day of school, and players must help him and Dory collect pictures of sea creatures on an exciting scavenger hunt.

LPWire: Cinderella Tie-In To Booster Seat Safety Awareness - (DL) (10/3/2005)
An expansive Public Service Advertisement (PSA) campaign will roll out via television, radio, outdoor and online media, featuring facts about booster seat usage, themed to the "Cinderella" story and utilizing original footage and characters from Walt Disney's classic animated motion picture, to make the campaign more effective and appealing to both children and parents.

LPWire: Platform Publishing Lets the Toons Out With Disney's Toontown Online - (DL) (10/3/2005)
Sony Online Entertainment's Platform Publishing(TM), a cross-platform publishing, distribution and marketing label, and Disney Online in association with Buena Vista Games announced today that Disney's Toontown Online, the award-winning massively multiplayer online (MMO) game designed for kids and families, is now available at retail.

LPWire: Arielholics Invite Fellow Mermaid Fans to El Capitan Theater - (DL) (10/3/2005)
Join dozens of Ariel fans for a special screening of the Little Mermaid at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, CA.