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Disney News Stories
March 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

Worlds Best Disney Jungle Cruise Skippers 'Spiel' Their Way to Tokyo Disney Resort - (DL) (3/31/2009)

 

Earning distinction as two of the worlds best Jungle Cruise skippers, Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Beth Schafer and Alex Williams were recently chosen to represent the resort at Tokyo Disney Resorts 25th Anniversary Celebration. Emerging from their helm in the darkest wilds of the Magic Kingdom, Schafer and Williams earned their overseas excursion thanks to their knack for spinning humorous spiels and stories. They competed against 35 skippers to win their spots, auditioning in front of a panel of judges from Walt Disney World and Walt Disney Imagineering who scored them on performance and punch lines. In Anaheim, Jungle Cruise skippers Kevin Lively and Mickey Wright were chosen as representatives of the Disneyland Resort.

 

Billy Ray Cyrus to Release New Album, Back to Tennessee on April 7 Featuring Hit Title Track and Duet with Daughter, Miley Cyrus - (DL) (3/31/2009)

Pushing deeper into his rock and country music roots, Billy Ray Cyrus is set to release Back to Tennessee, his newest CD for Walt Disney Records. The album features 12 new tracks, including "Butterfly, Fly Away" a moving duet between Billy Ray and his daughter, Miley Cyrus, from the upcoming film "Hannah Montana The Movie," which opens April 10. Back to Tennessee arrives in stores April 7. Cyrus will perform the hit debut single, "Back to Tennessee" on "Good Morning America" on April 8; on "Regis and Kelly" also on April 8 and on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on April 13.

Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge May 1st - (DL) (3/31/2009)

Fans of Jiko-The Cooking Place and Boma-Flavors of Africa have a new reason to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge as Sanaa debuts May 1 in the resort’s new Kidani Village expansion. The new Walt Disney World restaurant’s unusual name, pronounced “Sah-NAH,” is the Swahili word for “artwork.” With interiors inspired by African art and remarkable views of the resort’s Sunset Savannah through 9-foot windows, diners experience “the art of African cooking with Indian flavors” in the 150-seat, family-oriented restaurant located on the ground floor just below the lobby.

Disneynature's Earth at Go Green Expo - (DL) (3/31/2009)

Go Green Expo, the largest environmentally-focused business and consumer show in New York's history, announces today its exciting return to New York City for the second year in a row April 17-19, 2009 at the New York Hilton in Midtown Manhattan. The nation's premiere eco-friendly business and consumer show promises the strongest show yet with big name exhibitors including Disney's Earth movie, The Sundance Channel's The GREEN, DELL, Home Depot, Food Network's Good Food Garden, and Honda's all-new advanced hybrid vehicle, The Honda Insight.

Disney's Alice in Wonderland to be Released to 3D March 5, 2010 - (DL) (3/31/2009)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and IMAX Corporation today announced that Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, will be released to IMAX(R) theatres simultaneously with the film's wide release on March 5, 2010. The special IMAX(R) 3D release will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-Mastering) technology. This is the third film confirmed out of the five-film agreement between IMAX and Disney, which was announced on November 19, 2008.

Toy Story and Toy Story 2 to debut together in 3D October 2nd - (DL) (3/31/2009)

Moviegoers are in for twice the fun and triple the thrills as The Walt Disney Studios prepares to debut the Disney Digital 3D(TM) versions of Disney-Pixar's beloved animated features - "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2" - during a special limited engagement starting on October 2, 2009, it was announced today by Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group.

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

Free Dining at Walt Disney World Aug 16 - Oct 3 - (DL) (3/30/2009)

 

Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will have extra reason to celebrate with a great vacation offer that features the popular Disney Dining Plan for free. Guests buying a five-night/six-day room and theme park ticket package for stays most nights from Aug. 16 to Oct. 3, 2009, can enjoy the Disney Dining Plan for free. The plan includes one quick-service meal, one snack and one table-service meal at up to 100 restaurants for each night of the package stay.

 

Disney Interactive Studios Reveals Top Secret Details for G-Force Video Game - (DL) (3/30/2009)

The government will look to a new type of secret agent to help protect the planet this summer – an elite force of guinea pigs. Disney Interactive Studios today announced it will publish the G-Force video game, inspired by the upcoming feature film “G-Force” from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. G-Force is scheduled to deploy to North American retail outlets in July 2009.

Disney Cruise Line to Homeport Disney Wonder at the Port of Los Angeles - (DL) (3/30/2009)

 

(March 30, 2009) Disney Cruise Line announced today that it plans to reposition the Disney Wonder from its Florida base in Port Canaveral to the West Coast in 2011.  The company is working with the Port of Los Angeles to finalize a two-year agreement with a three-year extension option.  The contract will be considered by the Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners on April 2, 2009.

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

Get Two More Nights Free at the Disneyland Resort - (DL) (3/25/2009)

New Travel Packages Deliver Great Value and Complement ‘Free on Your Birthday’ Offer with free admission to a theme park on your birthday throughout 2009, new adventures and entertainment at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks, and a special travel offer that will add two free nights to your three-night stay, a visit to the Disneyland Resort this summer offers value-minded vacationers plenty to celebrate.

Disney Interactive Studios Announces Toy Story Mania!, Inspired by the Disney/Pixar Feature Film “Toy Story,” Exclusively for Wio - (DL) (3/24/2009)

Disney Interactive Studios today announced Toy Story Mania!, inspired by the Disney/Pixar animated feature “Toy Story,” will be released exclusively for the Wii™ home video game console this fall. Toy Story Mania! showcases an array of entertaining games based on the new Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort attractions, while featuring the iconic characters and humor from the popular Disney/Pixar “Toy Story” franchise.

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Saves Travelers Up to $900 or More with ‘Stay 5 Get 2 Free’ Vacation Rental Special - (DL) (3/24/2009)

ALL STAR Vacation Homes is pleased to announce its ‘Stay 5, Get 2 Free’ Orlando vacation special. Vacationers reserving one of their featured Disney area vacation home rentals for 7 nights during select travel dates will only pay for 5, amounting to 2 free nights with a savings of up to $900 or more.

Club PenguinTM Ready to Slip and Slide into the Hearts of Francophone Kids - (DL) (3/23/2009)

Following its phenomenal success with millions of children and parents around the globe, the virtual world of Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) has opened its igloo doors to the francophone community.The new French language version of Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com/fr) is supported by francophone staff in Europe and Canada who understand the unique cultural references of the French audience and can provide timely and responsive moderation and customer support.

Disney Consumer Products and the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Debut the Nutritious Food for Kids Competition - (DL) (3/23/2009)

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) and The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) proudly announce the inaugural Nutritious Food for Kids Competition. Reinforcing Disney’s long term commitment to providing more nutritious food options for kids around the world and recognizing the need to foster food science talent, DCP and IFTSA are launching this Competition to give students the opportunity to apply food science skills through the creation of nutritious, fun, kid-friendly food products.

Miley Cyrus Bolt Q & A - (DL) (3/23/2009)

From Walt Disney Pictures publicity...

Miley Cyrus is the star of a long-running television show and films, a recording artist and an accomplished stage entertainer.  Now, the 16-year-old Cyrus is adding another credit to her resume.  She stars in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest project, BOLT, as Penny, a young girl with her own action-adventure show that she shares with her best friend—her dog named Bolt.  But off-screen, Penny isn’t allowed to enjoy time with the pup, because that would spoil the illusion painstaking created and maintained by the director and crew…Bolt believes he actually possesses the special effects-driven super powers that save Penny on a weekly basis.  Cyrus recently took a break from her dizzying schedule to speak to us about BOLT

John Lasseter talks about Bolt - (DL) (3/23/2009)

Walt Disney Pictures publicity has released an interview with Disney's John Lasseter about the development of Bolt including the evolution from its original incarnation as American Dog. Click below to read the interview.

QuestNet Treats Underprivileged Children to Disney on Ice in Malaysia - (DL) (3/20/2009)

This year, Disney on Ice will celebrate 10 magical years in Malaysia. In line with this celebration, the official sponsor of Disney on Ice, QuestNet Malaysia will treat 46 underprivileged children from Rumah Kasih (Petaling Jaya) and Rumah Bakti (Hulu Kelang), to some magical moments with Disney on Ice Princess Wishes.

Disneyland Resort Highlights Commitment to Community, Environment and Workplace in 2008 Report - (DL) (3/20/2009)

The Disneyland Resort has published its 2008 Community Report, which highlights the company’s approach to addressing crucial issues related to the environment, the workplace, and the community — with a special emphasis on children and families. The report details the combined outreach efforts and contributions of the Disneyland Resort and its Cast Members, including cash, in-kind donations and volunteer time that totaled more than $12.4 million and touched tens of thousands of lives.The Disneyland Resort has published its 2008 Community Report, which highlights the company’s approach to addressing crucial issues related to the environment, the workplace, and the community — with a special emphasis on children and families. The report details the combined outreach efforts and contributions of the Disneyland Resort and its Cast Members, including cash, in-kind donations and volunteer time that totaled more than $12.4 million and touched tens of thousands of lives.

Baby Einstein Brings Home the Rhythms of the Globe With Its First-Ever World Music DVD Title - (DL) (3/19/2009)

Introducing babies to sites and sounds of the world, the award-winning Baby Einstein Company reaches beyond classical music to explore global cultures with the launch of World Music. From banging a drum to shaking a maraca, little ones now have the opportunity to discover the different cultures of the world through the universal language of music. Featuring world music from all seven continents, World Music takes babies on a captivating journey and introduces them to the world's colorful sights and sounds with the fun-loving puppet host, Jane the Monkey, and her toy drum as she travels across the globe to play music with her puppet friends.

Baby Einstein Brings Home the Rhythms of the Globe With Its First-Ever World Music DVD Title - (DL) (3/19/2009)

Introducing babies to sites and sounds of the world, the award-winning Baby Einstein Company reaches beyond classical music to explore global cultures with the launch of World Music. From banging a drum to shaking a maraca, little ones now have the opportunity to discover the different cultures of the world through the universal language of music. Featuring world music from all seven continents, World Music takes babies on a captivating journey and introduces them to the world's colorful sights and sounds with the fun-loving puppet host, Jane the Monkey, and her toy drum as she travels across the globe to play music with her puppet friends.

Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine Issue #14 Announced - (DL) (3/19/2009)

 

Today Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine announced the contents for their fourteenth issue that is due for release in early April. Issue 14 will focus on the development of Tokyo Disneyland with an extensive interview with five key imagineers that were instrumental in the execution of the first international Magic Kingdom. “In previous issues of Tales we have highlighted the cr