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Disney News Stories
April 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

The Magical Moments of Disney Are Now Even Sweeter With MY M&M'S - (DL) (4/30/2009)

Looking to add a little character to your celebration and gifts? Mars Direct Inc., a division of Mars Snackfood US, and Disney Consumer Products announced today a collaboration to create MY M&M'S(R) Brand Chocolate Candies MEMORABLE MOMENTS(TM) blends featuring Disney and Disney-Pixar characters and movies.

Disney to Join NBC Universal, News Corporation and Providence Equity Partners as an Equity Owner of Hulu - (DL) (4/30/2009)

Hulu and The Walt Disney Company today announced that Disney, through a subsidiary of ABC Enterprises Inc., has agreed to join NBC Universal, News Corporation and Providence Equity Partners as a joint venture partner and equity owner of Hulu, a leading online aggregator of video content. Upon closing, the agreement will enhance Hulu’s programming line-up through the expanded online distribution of Disney’s most popular current and library primetime series and library feature films. In particular, full-length episodes of hit current and library programs like Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Private Practice, Ugly Betty, Scrubs, Greek, Hope and Faith, Less Than Perfect, Wizards of Waverly Place, Phineas and Ferb, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, General Hospital, The View and The Secret Life of the American Teenager will soon be streamed on Hulu on an ad-supported basis.

Epcot's StormStuck adds a Flood exhibit - (DL) (4/30/2009)

The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH), unveiled a new addition to their StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes experience located in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot. A new "flood wall" exhibit discusses important facts about flooding including ways for homeowners to prepare for flood and protect themselves from costly flood damage.

Runners Face ‘Challenge’ For Exclusive New Disney Medal - (DL) (4/29/2009)

Disney Sports is creating a one-of-a-kind bonus medal for runners who complete the Fall Race Challenge, competing in two of Disney’s three fall endurance events at Walt Disney World Resort.  Runners that record an official time for Disney’s Race for the Taste 10K and either the Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion or The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K will receive the bonus medal in addition to individual race medals – a total of three race medals for running two races.  Registration for all three fall events is now open.

Snapfish Brings the Magic of The Walt Disney Company to Your Photos - (DL) (4/29/2009)

If your little one loves honey, speeds around the house in top gear, dreams of being a princess or swoons at the sight of Zac Effron, Snapfish (http://www.snapfish.co.uk/) by HP has the perfect treat. From today, they can star alongside their favourite Disney characters on a selection of great photo-gifts. Place their sticky honeyed face on a mug with Winnie the Poohs, have them racing alongside Lightning McQueen on the cover of a personalised Cars notebook or pull together a collage of frolics with their friends in a High School Musical pin-up poster.

AdventuresbyDisney.com Named 2009 'Best Travel Website' in Internet Advertising Competition Awards - (DL) (4/29/2009)

Adventures by Disney (AdventuresbyDisney.com), provider of high-end family travel experiences, was awarded Best Travel Website by the Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards, produced by the Web Marketing Association, recognize excellence in online advertising and those responsible for the best in Internet marketing. The Best Travel Website award is given to travel industry sites that exemplify creativity, innovation, design, memorability and impact. The new website was created by a dedicated Adventures by Disney web team at WDPRO ( Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Online).

The Winner of Radio Disney's Next Big Thing (N.B.T.) Announced - (DL) (4/29/2009)

A teen pop duo, "Jonnie and Brookie" of Phoenix, Arizona, have been named Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing" (N.B.T.) via a poll that tabulated nearly nine million votes on RadioDisney.com and via texts to Radio Disney from listener's mobile devices, it was announced on air by Radio Disney's Ernie D.

Disney Joins Forces With the Nature Conservancy to Plant 2.7 Million Trees in Conjunction With First Week Ticket Sales for Disneynature's Debut Feature, 'EARTH' - (DL) (4/29/2009)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has arranged with The Nature Conservancy to plant 2.7 million trees in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the planet's most endangered rainforests, it was announced by Dick Cook, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. In keeping with the Disneynature EARTH's themes of protecting the planet and its wildlife, Walt Disney Studios volunteered to plant a tree in honor of every moviegoer who saw the film during its first week of release. The motion picture grossed an impressive $16.1 million at the box office during week one and broke an opening day record as well as an opening weekend record for a nature documentary. The film also garnered the highest praise from critics and moviegoers alike.

Hannah Montana and David Archuleta Duet to Debut on Radio Disney Saturday, May 2 - (DL) (4/29/2009)

Radio Disney will present the world premiere of a new song from Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" on SATURDAY, MAY 2 (6:00 p.m., ET/3:00 p.m., PT) during its Planet Premiere feature. "I Wanna Know You," a duet by Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana and American Idol's David Archuleta, will be featured in a new episode of the hit series on Sunday, May 3 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Comfort Inn Vacation Ovation: Win Summer Family Getaway to Meet-and-Greet with Demi Lovato and See Her Live in Concert - (DL) (4/29/2009)

This summer, make Comfort Inn your headquarters for family fun. With free hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet and inviting accommodations -- you'll find everything you need for a great stay and you'll find it all at the right price. To ensure some all-star summer fun, Comfort Inn hotels has joined forces with Radio Disney, Disney Online, Family Fun magazine and Disney Music Group to present the Groovin' Family Getaway with Comfort Inn Featuring Demi Lovato sweepstakes.

Selena Gomez among PEOPLE en Espanol's 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities - (DL) (4/29/2009)

This year, PEOPLE en Espanol's "50 Most Beautiful" special issue features nine of today's most popular Hispanic women on the cover. Desperate Housewive's Eva Longoria, Nacho Libre's Ana de la Reguera, Univision's top rated soap actress Maite Perroni, and current Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza, posed together for the cover in the heart of Miami Beach.

Euro Disney S.C.A. Reports 2009 First Half Results - (DL) (4/28/2009)

Euro Disney S.C.A. (the "Company"), parent company of Euro Disney Associes S.C.A. ("EDA"), operator of Disneyland(R) Resort Paris, reported today the results for its consolidated group (the "Group") for the first six months of fiscal year 2009 which ended March 31, 2009 (the "First Half").

Summer 2009 at Walt Disney World Press Release - (DL) (4/28/2009)

From May through August 2009, summer simmers with exciting new attractions and experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. The smash TV hit “American Idol” inspires a new attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios while, at Magic Kingdom, a Liberty Square icon reopens its doors and street parties turn up the spirit as Disney’s “What Will You Celebrate?” hits full-stride.  Treehouse lodging is back, Stars Wars Weekends let guests release their inner Jedi, Downtown Disney unwraps new fun – on the ground and in the air – and there’s music, music, music filling the air at Epcot …

Lighting Up The Night With New Shows And A New Glow! Disneyland Resort Celebrates Summer Nightastic! - (DL) (4/27/2009)

 

Disneyland Resort will glow like never before this summer as it debuts an all-new fireworks show, Magical, along with sensational new characters and effects that will brighten the Summer Nightastic! lineup of after-dark entertainment.