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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: 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: Tron Sequel News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/1/2009   Most Recent Story: 12/9/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Jonas Brothers the 3D Concert Experience News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 1/2/2009   Most Recent Story: 12/4/2009

Ongoing Coverage: 2009 Obituaries - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 1/1/2009   Most Recent Story: 12/4/2009

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 creative process behind the planning, development and construction of Disney theme parks

Disneynature to Plant Tree for Every Person Who Sees the Film “EARTH” in the First Week - (DL) (3/19/2009)

isneynature, the first new film label to be introduced by Disney in 60 years, will celebrate its premiere film, “EARTH,” being released nationally on April 22, Earth Day, by planting a tree in honor of every moviegoer who sees the film in its opening week.

A Brief History of Disney World by Disney World - (DL) (3/18/2009)

Walt Disney World has put out a year-by-year summary of the resort that I thought was an interesting read. It's easy to forget what was happening in the early days. Click below to read it.

Hannah Montana the Movie Soundtrack to Premiere on Radio Disney March 21 - (DL) (3/18/2009)

Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids and families, will present the world†premiere of the entire music soundtrack from Walt Disney Pictures' "Hannah Montana The Movie" on SATURDAY, MARCH 21 (7:00 p.m., ET/4:00 p.m., PT) during its Planet Premiere feature. The soundtrack will be replayed on SUNDAY, MARCH 22 (1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT).

Alaska Airlines Vacations Extends 'Kids Fly Free to Disneyland Resort' Offer With Even Lower Prices - (DL) (3/18/2009)

Alaska Airlines Vacations today extended its popular "Kids Fly Free to Disneyland Resort" promotion with new lower prices on travel packages purchased by May 31, 2009. Travel must be completed by June 17, 2009. Initially the offer was valid for packages purchased by March 18.

Tren-D, New Downtown Disney Retail Offering, Blends Retro Style and Current Trends with a Touch of Disney - (DL) (3/17/2009)

A stylish boutique with designer flair and eclectic offerings becomes a premier shopping spot at Downtown Disney Marketplace with the March opening of Tren-D.  The urban-inspired Walt Disney World specialty store is a one-of-a-kind, hip destination for fashion-conscious shoppers seeking trendy apparel and novel accessories.
 

Celebrity Chef Cat Cora to Open New Walt Disney World Restaurant Replacing Spoodles - (DL) (3/17/2009)

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Chef Cat Cora and Disney are joining together to open an exciting new family dining restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.  Kouzzina by Cat Cora will feature a menu of Mediterranean-style cuisine that pays tribute to the chef’s Greek roots. The restaurant, to be owned and operated by Disney, is scheduled to open by fall 2009 in the space currently occupied by Spoodles.

Jason Dolley, Mitchel Musso and Tiffany Thonrton Headline "Hatching Pete", Premiering April 24 on the Disney Channel - (DL) (3/17/2009)

Three talented young actors, each a familiar face to Disney Channel viewers,  Jason Dolley ("Cory in the House"), Mitchel Musso ("Hannah Montana" and "Phineas and Ferb") and Tiffany Thornton ("Sonny With A Chance"), cross over to star in the comedy "Hatching Pete," a Disney Channel Original Movie premiering FRIDAY, APRIL 24 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT).  The movie will be showcased across SVOD and mobile platforms, and via exclusive games on DisneyChannel.com.

Disney Channel and State Farm Team Up to Drive Home Auto Safety Message to Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families - (DL) (3/17/2009)

Disney Media Advertising Sales and Marketing Group has signed State Farm as a sponsor of Disney Channel in an agreement that calls for 30-second messages designed to empower young viewers to influence safe driving and to make a difference in their families’ lives. The messages feature 16-year-old star Selena Gomez (of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”) and will rotate during Disney Channel’s primetime programming block, the market leader among Kids age 6-14.

Debut of "Let it Go" by Mitchel Musso and Tiffany Thornton to debut on Disney Channel and Disney.com - (DL) (3/17/2009)

Disney Channel stars Mitchel Musso ("Hannah Montana" and "Phineas and Ferb") and Tiffany Thornton ("Sonny With A Chance") perform the new high-energy pop dance song, "Let It Go," from the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, "Hatching Pete," in a music video to debut SATURDAY, MARCH 28 (7:20 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Leading up to the television debut, the handclapping, chanting song will be available exclusively online at www.Disney.com/MusicVideos and mark its debut on Radio Disney on March 20. 

Disney Resort Collection Expands With All New Bedding By Wamsutta - (DL) (3/17/2009)

Wamsutta and Disney Consumer Products, Inc., (Disney) are launching a distinctive line of bedding ensembles inspired by four of the world renowned deluxe hotels at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. Launching exclusively at JC Penney.com, the new line captures the essence and style of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Polynesian Resort and Yacht Club Resort.

Star Guest Program Officially Rocks Hong Kong Disneyland - (DL) (3/17/2009)

At exactly ten-thirty this morning, the entire Cast of Hong Kong Disneyland welcomed the Star Guest Program’s very first batch of Guests and their VIPs, marking the beginning of unlimited appreciation fun at the Resort. With the launch of the Resort’s newest campaign, everyone is encouraged to ask themselves the all important question – Who are the Very Important People, VIPs – in my life? Running from March 6 to May 31, 2009, Hong Kong Disneyland is set to help Guests appreciate those extraordinary people in their lives.

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

Raytheon to launch “The Sum of All Thrills” at Epcot in Fall 2009 - (DL) (3/16/2009)

This is a bit old but I missed it the first time around ... Raytheon Company plans to unveil an interactive, math-based experience called “The Sum of All Thrills” at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The exhibit, set to open fall 2009, will engage children through a fun and educational experience that helps instill a lifelong passion for math, science and technology.

Disney Bowl-A-Thon Strikes Again - (DL) (3/16/2009)

Showing power in numbers, approximately 5,800 Walt Disney World VoluntEARS teamed up this past weekend to extend their reach into local classrooms via the Disney Bowl-A-Thon. The two-day fundraising event, held March 14-15 at bowling centers across Central Florida, raised more than $ 237,000 for Junior Achievement; ultimately benefiting thousands of local children.

T. Rowe Price to Collaborate with Walt Disney World(R) Co. to Promote Financial Empowerment and Education for Families - (DL) (3/16/2009)

T. Rowe Price, the global investment management organization, today announced that it has signed a sponsorship agreement to create an innovative financial education and entertainment experience at Epcot(R). Designed in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering, The Great Piggy Bank Adventure(SM) is scheduled to open this spring at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot(R) at the Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Florida. This interactive exhibit will bring basic saving and investing concepts to life in a fun and captivating way. The experience will entertain and empower families, while encouraging them to engage in regular dialogue about the importance of saving and how to manage money responsibly.

Dwayne Johnson Surprises Audience with Personal Appearance at Theater in San Diego - (DL) (3/16/2009)

Dwayne Johnson, star of Walt Disney Pictures’ “Race to Witch Mountain,” this weekend’s No. 1 film at the box office, surprised audiences at a San Diego movie theater when he made a personal appearance on the first day of the film’s release, Friday, March 13. In addition to greeting the moviegoers at the AMC Mission Valley theater, Johnson gave every member of the audience two free passes to Disneyland! Appearing with Johnson were the film’s director, Andy Fickman, and producer, Andrew Gunn. In the coming weeks, Opening Weekend Surprise on Disney.com (www.Disney.com) will create a moviegoing community where fans will get sneak peek looks at upcoming movies and participate in a variety of activities offering clues to the next big opening weekend surprise.

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Announces Expansive ABC TV-on-DVD Release Slate - (DL) (3/13/2009)

Nine of the latest seasons of some of the most popular series in the ABC primetime lineup come to DVD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, beginning August 25, 2009. Each of the multi-disc DVD sets includes a complete season of the shows viewers love, giving fans a chance to catch up on missed episodes, relive favorite moments, and share their enthusiasm with friends and family.

Disneyland Resort Restaurants Win 15 Awards At Southern California Restaurant Writers Banquet - (DL) (3/13/2009)

Disneyland Resort celebrates 15 new awards for its restaurants and chefs as it prepares to launch the 2009 Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival, a six-week “World Celebration” that features delicious food and wine from Disneyland chefs and celebrity chefs and winemakers.

El Capitan Theatre celebrates Disney's Race to Witch Mountain March 13 - April 9 - (DL) (3/13/2009)

Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre amps up the fun and excitement of Walt Disney Pictures’ “Race To Witch Mountain”– with an exclusive exhibit featuring props, costumes, and the spaceship direct from the film, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.  This impressive exhibit, which will be on display for the entire engagement from March 13th through April 9th, adds a new dimension to experiencing the film.

Motion Picture Benefit Screening of Disney Film March 26th - (DL) (3/12/2009)

Walt Disney Pictures feature-length sailing documentary Morning Light, produced by Roy E. Disney, will be shown at a private screening, which will likely be the last opportunity to see the film on a large theater screen.  The event will be Thursday, March 26, and is being offered by the Westlake Nautical Foundation as a special fundraising event benefiting its Junior Sailing Program, which provides sailing opportunities for children.

Disney Interactive Studios Announces “Groundbreaking” Racing Game -- Split/Second - (DL) (3/11/2009)

Racing to the finish line takes on added excitement when competitors trigger destruction on the track to take out their opponents. Disney Interactive Studios today announced Split/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Developed by Black Rock Studio, Split/Second is scheduled to be released in early 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC.

KB Home and Disney Bring Imagination to Life with All New Disney Dream Rooms - (DL) (3/11/2009)

KB Home, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, and Disney Consumer Products have launched a new series of imaginative Disney-themed bedroom designs, exclusively available to KB Home homebuyers. The Disney Dream Rooms enable buyers to create a personalized bedroom inspired by renowned Disney franchises: Classic Pooh, Disney Princess, Disney*Pixar Cars, and Hannah Montana™.

Walt Disney World Resort Releases 2008 Community Report - (DL) (3/11/2009)

As part of The Walt Disney Company’s first consolidated corporate responsibility report, Walt Disney World Resort released the 2008 Community Report that highlights the many ways the company remains actively involved in Central Florida.

The community report focuses on accomplishments related to the environment, workplace and community, with a special emphasis on children and families. The detailed snapshot also represents the latest phase in Disney’s longstanding heritage of corporate social responsibility and reflects a company-wide effort to build an integrated, transparent strategy for serving the needs of primary stakeholders, including guests, Cast Members, shareholders, business partners and local communities.

Celebrate Disneylands 1959 attractions with the Bob Gurr Event, Saturday June 6th - (DL) (3/11/2009)

1313 Club is Celebrating the 1959 Attracitons 50th Anniversary With
Disneyland 1959 - The Bob Gurr Event
Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Celebrating the Three 1959 Attractions: The Monorails, Matterhorn & Submarines
Speakers: Bob Gurr, Rom Domniguez, More to Come...

This will be a night memories and fun! Dinner, limited merchandise will be available, attraction vehicles will be on hand to view, rare photos, film from the opening of the 3 attractions, Disney VIPs, door prizes, raffles, no host bar, music and so much more...

Price of the event ticket includes:
A night of fun, dinner, limited poster and one specially designed limited pin

Cost: $65
Time: 6:30p
Place: Anaheim, CA
Date: June 6th Saturday
No Video Cameras Allowed

Limited Tickets are Available
Contact The1313Club@att.net

THQ Announces Plans for Global Release of Disney•Pixar’s Up - (DL) (3/10/2009)

THQ Inc. today announced its plans to bring the Up video game, based on the highly anticipated Disney•Pixar film, to all major consoles worldwide beginning in spring 2009. Up is currently in development across seven game systems, including Wii™ home video game system, Nintendo DS™, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Games for Windows® and Mac.

WDW Downtown Disney resort area hotels celebrate the U.S. Military - (DL) (3/10/2009)

The Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels (www.downtowndisneyhotels.com), a consortium of seven hotels in the Walt Disney World Resort., are celebrating America’s military with a 20 percent room rate discount at all of its member hotels.

D23 Official Press Release and Details - (DL) (3/10/2009)

Disney today announced the launch of D23 (www.Disney.com/D23), the first official community for Disney fans in the Company's 85-year history. Through D23, fans will go backstage and behind closed doors to get the inside scoop from every part of Disney, while experiencing the nostalgia, adventure and fantasy of Disney as never before.

D23 media conference call notes - (DL) (3/10/2009)

Disney held a D23 media conference call at 4:00p.m. Eastern today. LaughingPlace.com took notes throughout the call including the Q and A period. We've done our best to identify everyone and paraphrase accurately what was said. The notes were taken while the call was going on so complete sentences are always used in an effort to keep up.