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Disney News Stories
January 2009

Ongoing Coverage: The Princess and the Frog News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 11/18/2009

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

Ongoing Coverage: A Christmas Carol News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 7/31/2007   Most Recent Story: 11/17/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Burton's Alice in Wonderland News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/2/2009   Most Recent Story: 11/17/2009

Ongoing Coverage: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Remake News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/7/2009   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: Disney Channel News - (Movies)
Original Story: 5/15/2008   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: Hannah Montana Phenomenon - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/10/2007   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: Rapunzel News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 9/30/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Tron Sequel News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/1/2009   Most Recent Story: 9/17/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Hannah Montana The Movie News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/2/2009   Most Recent Story: 9/2/2009

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

Ongoing Coverage: High School Musical News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/15/2006   Most Recent Story: 8/17/2009

Ongoing Coverage: 2009 Obituaries - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 1/1/2009   Most Recent Story: 8/17/2009

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: Disney Financial News for FY 2009 - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 7/30/2008   Most Recent Story: 8/4/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disneyland Resort and City of Anaheim at Odds - (DL)
Original Story: 2/13/2007   Most Recent Story: 7/28/2009

Ongoing Coverage: G-Force News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/2/2009   Most Recent Story: 7/27/2009

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

Ongoing Coverage: Jonas Brothers the 3D Concert Experience News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/2/2009   Most Recent Story: 6/24/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disneynature Earth News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/2/2009   Most Recent Story: 5/18/2009

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

Euro Disney S.C.A. Reports Revenues for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009 - (DL) (1/29/2009)
Euro Disney S.C.A. (the "Company"), parent company of Euro Disney Associates S.C.A., operator of Disneyland(R) Resort Paris, reported today the following revenues for its consolidated group (the "Group") for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 which ended December 31, 2008 (the "First Quarter"):

Cruising with Little Ones is Child's Play Onboard Disney Cruise Line - (DL) (1/29/2009)
Traveling with infants and toddlers on Disney Cruise Line will soon be easier than ever thanks to a cruise industry-first service that delivers baby supplies directly to guest staterooms and a host of child-friendly offerings onboard the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.

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

World Chapter NFFC Meeting with Jim Korkis on February 21st - (DL) (1/27/2009)
Internationally recognized Disney Historian Jim Korkis is a published author with several books and hundreds of articles on Disney history to his credit, a former Disney Institute animation instructor, and a contributor to the popular “Walt’s People” book series.

Bolt to be released on Blu-Ray and DVD March 22nd and March 24th - (DL) (1/23/2009)
Fully awesome! For the first time ever Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release BOLT in high definition early as an exciting Blu-ray + DVD + Digital File combo on Sunday, March 22, 2009.  Two days following, the standard DVD versions will be available on Tuesday, March 24, 2009.   Plus, the DVD 2-disc Deluxe Edition and BD 3-Disc both include a special "DisneyFile" Digital Copy of the movie -- enabling DVD and Blu-ray owners to receive a digital version of Walt Disney Pictures’ BOLT in their choice of iTunes or Windows Media formats for the fan on the go!  BOLT is jam packed with fully awesome bonus features including “Super Rhino,” a new exclusive short film starring Bolt’s biggest fan!

Disney Cruise Line Ranked As No. 1 Cruise Experience - (DL) (1/22/2009)
Disney Cruise Line was recently named the top large cruise ship experience by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the 9th annual “Reader’s Cruise Poll.” The Cruise Poll recognizes the best cruise ships as voted on by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Winners were determined by a survey of more than 11,000 participants who rated 400 ships. Participants were asked to rate ships based on specific criteria including: staterooms, activities, service, design and layout, dining, itineraries and shore excursions.

Pinocchio at the El Capitan Theatre Jan 23 - Feb 12 - (DL) (1/22/2009)
Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre celebrates the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney’s “Pinocchio” with a special limited engagement of Walt Disney’s legendary masterpiece, digitally restored with enhanced picture and sound, from January 23rd through February 12th. There will also be a special Panel Discussion before the film on January 22nd at 7:00pm.

Disney Parks "What Will You Celebration Tour" hits Sacramento January 27th - (DL) (1/22/2009)
Disney Parks "What Will You Celebration Tour" goes to Sacramento January 27th at the Arden Fair Mall on January 27th.

Disney Parks "What Will You Celebrate Tour" hits San Francisco January 29th - (DL) (1/22/2009)
Disney Parks "What Will You Celebration Tour" goes to San Francisco on January 29th at Pier 39

Disney Online Leads 2008 as No. 1 Ranked Kids Entertainment and Family Community Site in Average Monthly Unique Visitors and Video Streams - (DL) (1/16/2009)
Disney Online, which produces the No. 1 ranked kids’ entertainment and family community Web site (www.Disney.com), led 2008 as the No. 1 ranked kids entertainment and family community site in average monthly unique visitors and average monthly video streams after factoring in just-released December data from comScore Media Metrix. The site averaged 28.9 million monthly unique visitors in 2008, reaching an all-time record in August with 32.3 million unique visitors. For video streams Disney Online was also ranked No. 1, averaging 136 million video streams per month, which also puts the site among the top ten video properties among all Web destinations.

Radio Disney Jams 11 to be released January 27th - (DL) (1/13/2009)
On January 27, 2009, Walt Disney Records debuts Radio Disney Jams 11, the latest addition to the quadruple-platinum-selling franchise. The album showcases chart-topping hits from Radio Disney's Top 30 chart with artists such as Jonas Brothers (“Burnin’ Up”), Miley Cyrus (“Fly on the Wall”), Demi Lovato (”Get Back”), Taylor Swift (“Teardrops on My Guitar”) and American Idol finalist David Archuleta (“Crush”).

Oliver and Co. at the El Capitan Theatre Jan 9-22 - (DL) (1/13/2009)
Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre offers a magical adventure, filled with friendship, fun and “paws-itively” cool music with its special 20th Anniversary engagement of Walt Disney’s “OLIVER & COMPANY,” digitally restored with enhanced picture and sound, from January 9th through January 22nd.

Disneyland Resort Offers Incredible Value for Southern California Residents with Admission to Two Parks for the Price of One - (DL) (1/9/2009)
HTML clipboard Southern California families looking for value and the best way to spend their limited entertainment dollars will find an unbeatable offer at the Disneyland Resort in the new year. With the “Southern California 2fer Ticket,” guests will experience the magic of new attractions and high quality entertainment at Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure on one day, and then come back on another day to play in the other park – for free. 

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Announces Exciting New Blu-ray Options - (DL) (1/7/2009)
HTML clipboardAs more and more families transition to high definition, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) concentrates its efforts on offering consumers unprecedented quality, value and portability in the purchases of their favorite Disney Blu-ray movies with the announcement of its new Blu-ray + DVD Combo Packs.

NFFC All Disneyana Show and Sale to be held on January 18, 2009 - (DL) (1/7/2009)
The NFFC has released details on their 2009 All Disneyana Show and Sale to be held January 18th in Garden Grove, CA.

Single-Game Tickets for Expanded Braves Spring Training Slate At Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex on Sale Jan. 10 - (DL) (1/7/2009)
HTML clipboardIndividual-game tickets for the Atlanta Braves' expanded home spring training schedule at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex go on sale Jan. 10 for an 18-game slate that includes a number of marquee opponents and premier opportunities.

Participants and Spectators to Experience More Magic At Largest Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Ever - (DL) (1/7/2009)
Runners and guests at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA can experience “More Magic” at this year’s event through new interactive features designed to create a more immersive Disney-themed marathon experience. Through a variety of new options, runners and spectators can gain access to exclusive viewing areas that include Internet access for live results, flat screen televisions, private restrooms and stretching areas, plus brunch following Sunday’s marathon.

 

Original Mouseketeer Cheryl Holdridge passes away - (DL) (1/7/2009)

 Original member of the Mickey Mouse Club Cheryl Holdridge Reventlow Post passed away on January 5th in Santa Monica, CA. For more on her life and career, click here for her Wikipedia entry. Post was 64 years old.