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Disney News Stories
May 2008

Ongoing Coverage: The Princess and the Frog News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 12/11/2009

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

Ongoing Coverage: Rapunzel News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 12/10/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Channel News - (Movies)
Original Story: 5/15/2008   Most Recent Story: 12/9/2009

Ongoing Coverage: A Christmas Carol News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 7/31/2007   Most Recent Story: 11/30/2009

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: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 11/12/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Pixar / Disney Up News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 11/11/2009

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: Pixar / Disney Toy Story 3 News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 10/29/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Song of the South News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 10/27/2009

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

Ongoing Coverage: Beverly Hills Chihuahua News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 8/31/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Little Mermaid the Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 8/14/2009

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: Bolt News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/13/2007   Most Recent Story: 3/30/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Race to Witch Mountain News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 4/28/2008   Most Recent Story: 3/25/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Pixar / Disney Film WALL-E News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 3/16/2009

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: Bedtime Stories News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 12/29/2008

Ongoing Coverage: 2008 Obituaries - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 1/6/2008   Most Recent Story: 12/29/2008

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: Disney Announces Earnings for FY 2008 - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 1/6/2008   Most Recent Story: 7/30/2008

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

Ongoing Coverage: Fight Breaks Out in Mad Tea Party Wait - (WDW)
Original Story: 5/31/2008   Most Recent Story: 5/31/2008

Ongoing Coverage: The Disney Company's Nielsen Weekly Performance - (Movies,General)
Original Story: 5/31/2008   Most Recent Story: 5/31/2008

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

Walt Disney Pictures Gives a Voice to One of the Worlds Most Beloved and Timeless Characters - Tinker Bell - (DL) (5/30/2008)
For the first time in history, Tinker Bell, one of the world’s most beloved animated characters, will speak in an all-new original film that reveals many of life’s wondrous mysteries of nature. From two-time Academy Award® winner John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, and the storytellers at Walt Disney Pictures, comes a spectacular, full-length CG animated movie filled with magic and adventure. Tinker Bell takes flight on October 28, 2008 with a treasure trove of captivating bonus features on Disney DVD and Blu-rayTM Disc.

The Science of Disney Imagineering World Science Festival - New York City Saturday, May 31, 2008 - (DL) (5/30/2008)
Guests get a glimpse of "make-believe" Disney-style as Imagineers pull back the curtain to reveal some of the chemistry, physics, biology and technology behind special effects, roller coasters, computer simulation, and Audio-Animatronics! Click below for more details on this Saturday's program.


May 30 Laughing Place Disney Podcast Now Available - (DL) (5/30/2008)
The LPP crew is back (they just went around in a little circle). This week's topics include Buzz Lightyear's shuttle mission, Star Tours 2 ideas, Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries at Disneyland, Kingdom Comics and some interesting corporate stuff plus the Captain's Challenge, Stump the Crew, Fan Boy's Disney's Myths and the rest.

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

NASA Launches New Education Initiative With Disney Parks and Buzz Lightyear - (DL) (5/29/2008)

 

 

 

As seven, well-trained astronauts begin an important mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, May 31, one toy astronaut, Buzz Lightyear, will begin a journey to help educate children across the country. The liftoff of space shuttle Discovery kicks off a new education initiative between NASA and Disney Parks. A 12-inch-tall Buzz Lightyear action figure will be carried aboard the shuttle as part of the partnership to encourage students to pursue studies in science, technology and mathematics, one of NASA's main educational goals.

Laughing Place Store Disney Merchandise Updates Features New Disney Fine Art - (DL) (5/28/2008)
What's New in the Laughing Place Store? More Disney Fine Art has been added to the store today from ACME Archives and Sanders CC Gallery. Still available are the amazing Disneyland Attraction Posters added last week.

TiVo to Offer Movie Rentals From the Walt Disney Studios on Demand - (DL) (5/28/2008)
TiVo Inc. the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced that TiVo subscribers will soon be able to download movies from The Walt Disney Studios to their broadband connected TiVo(R) DVRs directly from the TV.

Buena Vista Concerts and AEG Live Announce the Launch of the Disney Music Block Party Tour, a Dynamic Concert Festival Experience for Kids and Parents - (DL) (5/28/2008)
Buena Vista Concerts and AEG Live announce the Disney Music Block Party tour, an engaging concert festival experience for kids and their families featuring favorite recording artists performing live on stage. Families can spend the afternoon exploring the festival grounds with fun-filled activity zones where kids can try out the latest toys at PLAYSKOOL’S Play Experience area, make their own music at NAMM’s Wanna Play? Musical Instrument area, move and shake on the dance floor, plus play games and watch Playhouse Disney programming in the Playhouse Disney tent and much more.

Jonas Brothers Sign First Ever Book Deal with Disney Book Group - (DL) (5/28/2008)
Disney Book Group will publish an exclusive behind-the-scenes book from the chart-topping Jonas Brothers—one of the hottest bands in the world today—on tour. The Platinum-certified recording artists and stars of the upcoming “Camp Rock” Disney Channel Original Movie will share never-before-seen photos along with exclusive commentary. The announcement was made today by Jeanne Mosure, senior vice president, global publisher, Disney Publishing Worldwide.

Disney, Chase Renew Multi-Year Credit Card Agreement, to Continue Tradition of Rewards Magic - (DL) (5/28/2008)
Disney Credit Card Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., will continue their successful card alliance, renewing their co-brand card agreement for the Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase.

The Walt Disney Studios Forms Kingdom Comics to Create Graphic Novels & Film Projects - (DL) (5/28/2008)
The Walt Disney Studios has signed a multi-year deal with Ahmet Zappa, Harris Katleman and Christian Beranek to oversee the newly christened Kingdom Comics, an innovative new venture of developing graphic novels to create new film projects for the Studio as well as re-imagining and rejuvenating motion pictures from the Disney live-action Vault, it was announced today by Oren Aviv, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production.

Back By Popular Demand! Disney Cruise Line Returns to West Coast for Summer 2008 - (DL) (5/27/2008)
The Disney Magic cruise ship returned to the Port of Los Angeles this morning, making it easier than ever for guests residing in Southern California to experience Disney Cruise Line’s highly popular seven-night cruises to the Mexican Riviera. The ship is on the West Coast for a limited engagement, sailing just 12 cruises this summer, but staterooms are available for select voyages throughout the season. The ship is scheduled to sail back to Port Canaveral, Fla. on Aug. 17. Disney Cruise Line developed the special itinerary in response to overwhelmingly positive feedback about its original West Coast sailings in 2005 and requests from guests who wanted to see the ship once again depart from the Port of Los Angeles.

May 23rd Laughing Place Disney Podcast now available - (DL) (5/24/2008)
The Laughing Place Podcast is a weekly, in-depth look of all things Disney done in a fun, spontaneous and humorous way by the four podcasters - Doobie, Rebekah, Captain Jon and FanBoy. Being a 100% Disney podcast the LPP crew felt appropriate to focus this week's podcast on American Idol and Indiana Jones. But they also found time to review The Chronicles of Narnia; Prince Caspian, look ahead to Beverly Hills Chihuahua, time travel to their favorite year in Disneyland history, debate Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World's Fantasmic and all the regular stuff like the Captain's Challenge (including the new "Stump the Crew segment") and Fan Boy's Disney Myths. There's also a special song contribution from one the listeners.

Disney Interactive Studios Announces the Whimsical Arrival of Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS This Holiday - (DL) (5/23/2008)
Disney Interactive Studios today announced Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS™ will be available nationwide this 2008 holiday season. For the first time on the handheld platform, fans of Disney Fairies and beloved Tinker Bell can explore the delightful world of Pixie Hollow and play as the popular Fairy herself. Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell allows girls to interact with dozens of enchanting Disney Fairies, including Silvermist, Iridessa and Fawn, and explore Pixie Hollow through time-based activities and mini-quests.

Production Underway for Walt Disney Pictures’ ''Hannah Montana: The Movie'' - (DL) (5/23/2008)
Production is underway for Walt Disney Pictures’ “Hannah Montana: The Movie,” starring actress-singer Miley Cyrus in her first full-length feature film. Filming in and around Nashville, Tenn., and Los Angeles, “Hannah Montana: The Movie” is slated for a Spring 2009 release.

'David Cook, you've just been named the new American Idol, what are you going to do next?' - 'I'm going to Disney World!' - (DL) (5/22/2008)
To celebrate "The American Idol Experience" attraction coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, David Cook shouted the famous words "I'm Going to Disney World!" Wednesday night, May 21, after being crowned the newest "American Idol" in the popular show's star-studded season finale in Los Angeles. Camera crews captured Cook's pronouncement on the Nokia Theatre stage just moments after "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced his name to millions of viewers watching worldwide.

Disneyland Resort awards $55,000 in scholarships to Orange County high school students - (DL) (5/22/2008)
In celebration of the “Year of a Million Dreams,” the Disneyland Resort presented scholarships totaling $55,000 to 11 Orange County high school students participating in the third annual Disneyland Resort Scholarship Program. Scholarship winners were announced today in a ceremony at Disney’s California Adventure park.  

 “These are remarkable students that are generous with their time and dedicate themselves to serving their communities,” said Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier. “We hope that these scholarships will contribute to their continued education and volunteer service.”

Indiana Jones Ventures to Disneyland Park for a Summer of Hidden Mysteries - (DL) (5/22/2008)
After rescuing the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail from the forces of evil, returning the Sankara Stones to their rightful place, and battling sinister foreign agents to find a mysterious Crystal Skull, what’s INDIANA JONES going to do next?  He’s going to Disneyland!  Beginning May 22, deep in the heart of Adventureland — not far from the treacherous Temple of the Forbidden Eye, home to the heart-pounding Indiana Jones Adventure attraction — the daring Dr. Jones will take Disneyland Park guests on a thrilling series of exploits in the season-long INDIANA JONES SUMMER OF HIDDEN MYSTERIES.

Mary Poppins North American Tour Announces Casting for Roles of Mary Poppins and Bert - (DL) (5/22/2008)
Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce that Gavin Lee, who originated the role of Bert in the hit Broadway and London productions of MARY POPPINS, will be joining Ashley Brown, who originated the title role on Broadway, for the show’s eagerly anticipated North American National Tour.

The Wave Brings a Splash of Fun, Healthful Dining to Disney’s Contemporary Resort - (DL) (5/22/2008)
With drinks like the Antioxidant Cocktail, entrées such as whole-wheat linguine with clams, rock shrimp and fresh thyme in chunky tomato broth, and crispy almond-raisin "baklava" for dessert, The Wave brings a surge of new dining ideas to Walt Disney World Resort. Located in Disney's Contemporary Resort, the new restaurant is "bold cooking inspired by fresh markets," said Dieter Hannig, vice president of new concepts for Walt Disney World Food & Beverage. "America is more and more a melting pot, and The Wave features American cooking with world flavors."

 

Annual Passholder Rates at Walt Disney World Resort - (DL) (5/21/2008)
Below are the recent Annual Passholder rates released in the Annual Passholder section of DisneyWorld.com. All these packages can be booked online from there or by calling 407-WDISNEY or your travel agent.

Disneys High School Musical On Tour Announces additional On-Sale Events - (DL) (5/16/2008)
Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that tickets for the Denver and Kansas City engagements of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL On Tour will be put on sale this Sunday, May 18 for the general public.  Once these two markets are on sale, tickets to all remaining cities on the tour will be available for purchase.

Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian Opening Soon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios - (DL) (5/15/2008)
This summer, some of the characters from C.S. Lewis's timeless fantasy The Chronicles of Narnia come to life at Walt Disney World in Florida. Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian, an all-new soundstage attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios, offers an in-depth and unique look into the making of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" (released in theaters May 16 by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media Films).

Star Wars Weekends Throughout June at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Celebrate Upcoming Release of The Clone Wars - (DL) (5/15/2008)
The Star Wars adventures continue on Aug. 15 with the theatrical release of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS from Lucasfilm Animation, and this year's Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort will offer fans an exciting, in-depth look at the making of this big-screen animated epic.

Disney Interactive Studios Launches DGamer Community With The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian on Nintendo DS - (DL) (5/15/2008)
Disney Interactive Studios today announced the availability of DGamer in North America for Nintendo DS™ users in conjunction with the launch of the Nintendo DS version of Disney/Walden Media’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. DGamer from Disney is the first-of-its-kind online community developed exclusively for Disney video gamers. Players can now use their Nintendo DS handhelds to interact with each other while on the go via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and online through the DGamer Web site (www.DGamer.com). The integrated service is scheduled to be included at no additional cost on subsequent Nintendo DS titles from Disney. DGamer is also scheduled to be available in other international regions by 2009.

Exclusive Disney-themed Jewelry Featured at Newly Launched JewelryLand.com - (DL) (5/13/2008)
Disney enthusiasts now have a site where they can find exclusive Disney-themed jewelry: www.JewelryLand.com. From classic Mickey Mouse and Tinkerbell earrings to trendy Hannah Montana and High School Musical pendants, the site features beautiful and unique pieces that Disney fans of all ages will love.

Disney Sports Complex to Become ESPN-Branded Immersive Sports Venue - (DL) (5/13/2008)
Aligning the world's No. 1 family vacation destination with the worldwide leader in sports, Walt Disney World Resort and ESPN are joining forces to re-brand Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex with the ESPN brand, creating an entertaining and immersive experience for the nearly 2 million athletes, coaches and spectators who come through the Disney sports complex each year.

Acting U.S. Surgeon General Promotes "Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future" at Disney - (DL) (5/12/2008)
Acting U.S. Surgeon General Rear Adm. Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., will make a stop on his nationwide tour to promote the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Initiative on May 6 at Walt Disney World in Orlando. The initiative targets prevention of overweight and obesity prevention, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, for young people.

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Financial Results for Q2 FY08 - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 5/6/2008   Most Recent Story: 5/8/2008

Lisa Haines Appointed Vice President, Communications for the Disneyland Resort - (DL) (5/8/2008)
Lisa J. Haines has been named vice president of communications for the Disneyland Resort, effective June 1, 2008. Haines will report to Kristin Nolt Wingard, senior vice president of public affairs.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Product Line Brings Action & Adventure to Life - (DL) (5/6/2008)
The timeless and fascinating Narnia series has been captivating fans and collectors for over 50 years, and on May 16th Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media are bringing the world of Narnia back to the big screen with the release of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. In conjunction with the film release, Disney Consumer Products announces an all new exciting product line which focuses on quality and authenticity. The toy range has impressive detail and industry leading points of articulation and features.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Product Line Brings Action & Adventure to Life - (DL) (5/6/2008)
The timeless and fascinating Narnia series has been captivating fans and collectors for over 50 years, and on May 16th Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media are bringing the world of Narnia back to the big screen with the release of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. In conjunction with the film release, Disney Consumer Products announces an all new exciting product line which focuses on quality and authenticity. The toy range has impressive detail and industry leading points of articulation and features.

One-of-a-kind "it's a small world" Debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland - (DL) (5/5/2008)
In a glittering ceremony featuring children from all over the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong Disneyland today unveiled its very own, unique version of the beloved, classic Disney attraction “it’s a small world,” marking yet another milestone in the Resort’s young history. In fact, this “small world” – for the first time at any Disney park globally – even comes with cherished Disney character dolls.

First Ever Disney Children’s Fund Awards Granted to Children’s Organizations in Hong Kong - (DL) (5/5/2008)
During the celebration to mark the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland’s newest attraction, “it’s a small world,” The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) today announced the recipients of the first grants from the Disney Children’s Fund. Created by TWDC’s Worldwide Outreach group, the HK$1 million Fund was established as part of a pilot program to address the needs of children in the Hong Kong community.

Orlando Runner Heather King Wins Disney's Women Run for the World 15K - (DL) (5/5/2008)
Heather King (Orlando, Fla.) won the Disney’s Women Run the World 15K on Sunday during the Third Annual Disney’s Minnie Marathon Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Running in her first 15K race, King was hardly challenged during the 9.3 mile course as she posted a time of 1:00:49 to win by nearly two minutes. Cheryl Edwards (Avon, Conn.) crossed the line in second with a time of 1:02:37 and Courtney Phillips (Jacksonville, Fla.) finished third at 1:02:46. In the Master’s division, Sue O’Malley (Port Orange, Fla.) won in a time of 1:04:20 followed by Maureen Powers (Kissimmee, Fla.) at 1:08:27.

Production Begins in Utah on Walt Disney Pictures’ Big Screen Feature "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" - (DL) (5/2/2008)
Principal photography kicks off May 3 on Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming theatrical production “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” The all-new feature film will be shot on location in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is set for release in theaters October 24, 2008. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributes.

Introducing Disney En Familia; Disney’s First U.S. Family Magazine in Spanish - (DL) (5/2/2008)
Disney En Familia, a new Spanish-language magazine for parents that celebrates the joys of Latino family life, will publish its premiere issue this coming July. Filled with great parenting tips, travel and party ideas, recipes and advice on preserving cultural traditions, the controlled-circulation quarterly will initially reach 350,000 Latino families that are key Disney consumers and have children between the ages of 4 and 12.

May 2nd Laughing Place Podcast Released - (DL) (5/2/2008)
The Laughing Place Podcast is a weekly, in-depth look of all things Disney done in a fun, spontaneous and humorous way by the four podcasters - Doobie, Rebekah, Captain Jon and FanBoy. This week the LPP crew look back on Animal Kingdom's 10th birthday (including listener thoughts) and talk about Wall-E and the Disney Channel Games. Plus listener mail on the right age to take your child to Disney World. And, of course, the Captain's Challenge, FanBoy's Disney Myths and the rest of the silliness.

The Magic of Disney Fine Art Exhibition -- Ogden, Utah -- May 1 to September 30, 2008 - (DL) (5/1/2008)
Sanders Art Studio.com in Ogden, Utah is pleased to announce "The Magic of Disney Fine Art Exhibition." This exciting new exhibit features artists Trevor Carlton, Tricia Buchanan-Bensen, James Coleman, Mike Kupka, Harrison Ellenshaw and Peter Ellenshaw, among others.

The Walt Disney Company Takes Control of Disney Stores in North America - (DL) (5/1/2008)

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) today announced that it has acquired the Disney Store chain in North America from subsidiaries of The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. As a result of the transaction, which consisted of an asset purchase by Disney’s subsidiaries through the bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings of Hoop Retail Stores, LLC in Delaware and Hoop Canada, Inc. in Canada, Disney acquired approximately 220 Disney Stores in the United States and Disney Stores in Canada, with actual number of acquired stores dependent upon the outcome of negotiations with landlords. Disney also obtained the right to conduct an orderly wind-down and closure of approximately 98 Disney Stores in the United States and two Disney Stores in Canada, but without assuming the leases for such stores.

Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend This Weekend at Walt Disney World - (DL) (5/1/2008)
Disney's Minnie Marathon weekend is this weekend. It includes an expo, 5k and 15k runs and Heelys Kids' Race & Roll events, taking place across the Walt Disney World Resort.

The Lion King Receives 3 Moliere Awards Including Best Musical in Paris, France - (DL) (5/1/2008)
The Lion King (‘Le Roi Lion’) received three Moliere Awards (France’s Tony Award) on Tuesday, April 29 for Best Musical, Best Costumes and Best Lighting for the French production, which is playing at the Théâtre Mogador in Paris. After opening the Moliere Award’s ceremony on the stage with “The Circle of Life,” the musical received the approval of the evening, not only with the voters of the Academy but also with the audience who was attending the ceremony at the Folies Bergere. With 350,000 spectators in seven months, the extension through August 3rd, and now the announcement of the new season beginning August 19th at Théâtre Mogador, THE LION KING is the theatrical event of the year.