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Disney News Stories
April 2007

Ongoing Coverage: Hannah Montana Phenomenon - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/10/2007   Most Recent Story: 12/11/2009

Ongoing Coverage: High School Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   Most Recent Story: 11/25/2009

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: Mary Poppins the Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   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: Disneyland Resort and City of Anaheim at Odds - (DL)
Original Story: 2/13/2007   Most Recent Story: 7/28/2009

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

Ongoing Coverage: Tarzan the Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   Most Recent Story: 5/5/2009

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: Undateable News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/17/2007   Most Recent Story: 5/30/2008

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: Ratatouille News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   Most Recent Story: 3/25/2008

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: Neal Gabler's Disney Bio Released - (General)
Original Story: 10/30/2006   Most Recent Story: 8/20/2007

Ongoing Coverage: Old Dogs News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/25/2007   Most Recent Story: 8/14/2007

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

Disneyland Submarine Takes to the Road as Part of a Year of a Million Dreams - (DL) (4/30/2007)
The Disneyland Resort unveiled the Nemo Dream Mobile to promote the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and the Year of a Million Dreams.  The vehicle that looks like a submarine will travel to eleven western cities.

Disney's ''Pirates'' World Premiere Sells Out in 14 Days - (DL) (4/30/2007)
Disney announced that tickets to the World Premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End have sold out in just 14 days.  This means that $3 million will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

Zagat Releases Walt Disney World 'Insider's Guide' - (DL) (4/25/2007)
Yet another Walt Disney World guidebook was released today; Zagat's Walt Disney World Insider's Guide. The guide is the result of surveying 4,841 avid Disney fans.  For some of the survey results click for the full story.

The Magic and Mystery Continue as Production Begins on the Disney Channel Sequel "Twitches Too" Starring Tia and Tamera Mowry - (DL) (4/25/2007)
The Disney Channel announced the start of production on "Twitches Too", the sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie starring Tia and Tamera Mowry.  It is scheduled to air in the fall on Disney Channel

Betty Cohen Resigns as President & CEO, Lifetime Entertainment Services - (DL) (4/25/2007)
Betty Cohen resigned as President & CEO of Lifetime.  Lifetime is a 50/50 venture between The Walt Disney Company and The Hearst Corporation

Disney Channel Games Underway at WDW - (DL) (4/24/2007)
The Disney Channel Games are underway at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex. Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Corbin Bleu, Kyle Massey, Dylan and Cole Sprouse as well as the Cheetah Girls are among those competing this year.

Corbin Bleu Set to Show 'Another Side' With His Debut CD - to Be Released May 1 - (DL) (4/24/2007)
Corbin Bleu, star of Disney Channel's Jump In! and smash hit High School Musical is set to release his debut album, Another Side, on May 1 on Disney's Hollywood Records. A bonus DVD will be available on the initial shipment featuring the video for "Push It To The Limit," live performances from the sold out "High School Musical: The Concert" of "Push It To The Limit" and "Marchin'," and a personal interview with Corbin.

Disney Cruise Line Signs Contract with Meyer Werft To Build Two New Ships - (DL) (4/23/2007)
Press release announcing the signing of the contract for Meyer Werft to build Disney's two new ships.

Spectrobes Uncovers Global Sales Success - (DL) (4/21/2007)
Disney Interactive Studios announced the worldwise success of the first game based on new interactive property.  Spectrobes.  700,000 units have been sold and it is the number one third-party game for the Nintendo DS.

Twenty-five American Workers Escape the Daily Grind to Live Out Their Dream "Job� for a Day at Disneyland - (DL) (4/18/2007)

Disney Parks and Career Builder announced the finalists for the Disney Dream Job contest.  Nearly 1 million votes were cast for the contest.  The finalist that recieved the most votes was a Princess-in-waiting canidate that collected over 70,000 votes.  For a list of the finalist, click on the link for the full story.

Bethesda Softworks' Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow Achieves Greatest Hits Status for PlayStation 2 System - (DL) (4/16/2007)
Bethesda Softworks announced that their game, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow has been added to the PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits collection.  As part of this collection the game is available for $19.99.  The game is rated T for Teen

Disney Princess-Inspired Wedding Gowns to Be Unveiled During Bridal Week in New York City - (DL) (4/15/2007)

Disney Consumer Products announced that their line of wedding gowns will premiere at Bridal Week in New York City.  The gowns, designed by Kirstie Kelly for Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Collection, are inspired by the unique spirit and personality of each Disney princess. Bridal gowns priced between $1,100 and $3,500 US dollars and a "Maidens" for bridesmaids collection will be available at specialty boutiques in North America, Japan and Europe beginning in June. The collection will soon expand to include "Jewels" that accessorize even the fairest of them all. The line includes Ariel, Aurora/Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine and Snow White. Fabrics like organza, chantilly, chiffon, satins and tulle are accented with stunning embellishments, including lace, ribbons, crystals, pearls and gorgeous embroidered beading.

The Next World Chapter meeting for Disney Enthusiasts iS Saturday, April 14, 2007 - (DL) (4/13/2007)
Our Very Special Be Our Guest Speakers will be none other than our Resident Artists Extraordinaire ALEX MAHER & BRIAN BLACKMORE! Come join our fellow club members as well as artists laureates Alex Maher and Brian Blackmore as they discuss the life and times of their idol and hero Walt Disney.

Wing T. Chao receives the Best Themed Hotel in China on behalf of Disney's Hollywood Hotel in the ceremony - (DL) (4/12/2007)
Disney’s Hollywood Hotel won the Best Themed Hotel in China at the 2007 China Hotel Industry Summit Meeting and Award Ceremony today, became the highlight of the hotel industry.