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Disney News Stories
August 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: Monorail Pilot Dies in Tragic Accident - (WDW)
Original Story: 7/6/2009   Most Recent Story: 10/15/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Rapunzel News Stories - (Movies)
Original Story: 6/12/2007   Most Recent Story: 9/30/2009

Ongoing Coverage: Disney buys Marvel for $4 billion - (DL,WDW,OD,Movies,Coll,General)
Original Story: 8/31/2009   Most Recent Story: 9/21/2009

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

Disney Cruise Line Creating More Magic at Castaway Cay - (DL) (8/31/2009)

Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, is getting an extra dose of pixie dust.  Enhancements will provide guests with more water-based family-fun, additional conveniences and a slice of beachside luxury all designed to complement the idyllic island setting.  The additional island amenities are scheduled to be complete by summer 2010, in time for special five-night cruises aboard the Disney Wonder with two stops at Castaway Cay, and the Disney Dream cruise ship which starts sailing in early 2011.

Disney Daytime Emmy Winners - (DL) (8/31/2009)

The Disney Company's Disney/ABC Television Group Receives 19 Daytime Emmy Awards at the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards (Aug 29 - 30, 2009). Among the highlights ABC's "The View" received four Daytime Emmy Awards and made history when the honor of Outstanding Talk Show Host was bestowed on Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It was the first time in the 36 year history of NATAS that multiple talk show hosts were bestowed this honor. The women of "The View" have been nominated for 12 consecutive years in this category; this was their first win.

Dancing with the Stars' Donny Osmond to Appear at the D23 Expo, September 10 - (DL) (8/28/2009)

Donny Osmond -- singer, entertainer, longtime Disney collaborator, and season nine cast member of the ABC hit show, “Dancing with the Stars” -- will join the all-star lineup at “The ABCs of Disney,” a special presentation at the D23 EXPO, September 10, 3:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center arena.

Celebrate Crab Fest at Fulton's Crab House September 25th - (DL) (8/28/2009)

Fulton’s Crab House at Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney is toasting the crab with a Crab Fest on the 3^rd Deck Bow! On Friday, September 25th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests can sample a wide array of Fulton’s juicy crab dishes and signature menu items.

Swan and Dolphin Resort Launches New Innovative Techniques to Give Value to Resort Guests - (DL) (8/28/2009)

As consumers continue to look for the best values when they travel, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has launched a new program which extends the values to them even after they check in.  The hotel’s exciting new text messaging program allows the savings to follow them throughout their stay.

New La Cava del Tequila Serves Up Tastes of Mexican Tequila Heritage - (DL) (8/28/2009)

Tasty tequilas and mouthwatering margaritas are on tap at La Cava del Tequila, a new offering for Epcot guests to explore the heritage and tradition of tequila-making in Mexico.

Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine to Feature at the D23 Expo - (DL) (8/28/2009)

Today Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine, the only magazine dedicated to the creativity of the Walt Disney Company announced that they will be participating in the upcoming D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 10 through 13, 2009 inclusive.

Eleonora Duvivier Chronicles Intersection of Technology, Psychology, Mysticism in New Nonfiction - (DL) (8/24/2009)

In her highly insightful, inspirational new nonfiction, "From Mars to Marceline: In Search of Disney", Eleonora Duvivier reveals what she believes to be the seed of our collective personal identity, founded upon the influence of Disney's creativity and enterprise in regards to technological, psychological and mystical innovation.

Don Hahn's Waking Sleeping Beauty to Show at the Toronto Film Festival - (DL) (8/24/2009)

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times.  The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control.  The conditions produced a series of box office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didnt care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending.  Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale.  Its the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and more  over a ten-year period.

D23 Expo Complete Schedule of Events Released - (DL) (8/24/2009)

For four incredible days beginning September 10, fans of Disney entertainment will revel in new discoveries, special panels and presentations, movie screenings, celebrity appearances and autograph signings, plus new insights into movies, TV shows, theme parks, animation, Disney history and more. It’s all part of the first-ever D23 EXPO from Sept. 10-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Disney Consumer Products To Offer A Series Of First Looks And Magical Activities At D23 Expo - (DL) (8/20/2009)

Disney's spectacular product lines will come to life like never before in over 20,000 square feet of fun-filled interactive experiences and activities at the inaugural D23 EXPO, where the entire world of Disney will come together under one roof at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from Sept. 10-13. Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will treat fans to a sneak peek of the latest and most innovative Disney products as well as the chance to meet and hear from the artists and designers that bring them to life.

The Walt Disney Studios Line-Up for the D23 Expo - (DL) (8/19/2009)

The Walt Disney Studios is jumping on the D23 Expo bandwagon with four days (September 10-13) of exciting programming that includes major overviews of upcoming films by Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook and Disney-Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, plus a full schedule of events spotlighting new releases and newly restored digital versions of classic favorites. 

Disney Interactive Studios Announces Spectrobes: Origins Has Arrived - (DL) (8/18/2009)

Disney Interactive Studios announced today that Spectrobes: Origins, the third installment of Disney’s popular monster battle video game franchise, is now available across North America exclusively for the Wii™ system from Nintendo.

All-New Disney Family Movies Offers Its First Free Preview - (DL) (8/18/2009)

The subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, Disney Family Movies, has partnered with content providers Comcast, Charter, Cox, AT&T U-verse, Suddenlink and Verizon FiOS to offer a special preview nationwide from Thursday, September 3 through Monday, September 7.

Virginia Davis McGhee Obituary - (DL) (8/18/2009)

Virginia Davis McGhee, Walt Disney’s first star and the lead child actress in his landmark silent “Alice Comedies,” passed away at her home in Corona, California from natural age-related causes on Saturday (8/15).  She was 90-years-old.  McGhee made a total of 13 “Alice” films for Disney (with such intriguing titles as “Alice Hunting in Africa,” “Alice’s Spooky Adventure,” “Alice’s Wild West Show,” “Alice Cans the Cannibals,” and “Alice Gets Stung”), and went on to appear in other roles as a child and supporting actress (including “Three on a Match,” and “The Harvey Girls”).  She frequently participated in a variety of Disney fan celebrations, including a recent Disney historical gathering in Kansas City, Missouri, in May, 2009, and an event in Anaheim in July, 2009, hosted by the National Fantasy Fan Club.  In 1998, The Walt Disney Company honored McGhee for her contributions to the Studio by naming her a “Disney Legend.”

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach add Beachcomber Shacks and Polar Patios - (DL) (8/18/2009)

Guests at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach always have had a way to beat the heat: by taking the plunge into cooling waters.  Now they also have a means to get out of the sun and just “chill” during a day at the two popular Walt Disney World water parks: Beachcomber Shacks and Polar Patios.

Search Underway in September 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel - (DL) (8/18/2009)

Disney is looking for new “park-savvy parents” for the 2010 Walt Disney World Moms Panel. In September, there will be a 10-day period when candidates can submit applications to be a panelist for the online forum – disneyworldmoms.com – where “moms” answer questions and offer advice about family vacations to Walt Disney World Resort.

Enter for a chance to win a free trip to the D23 Expo from Disney.com - (DL) (8/18/2009)

Disney.com is offering Disney fans a chance to attend the inaugural D23 EXPO, where the world of Disney will come together under one roof at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from September 10-13, 2009.  Fans can enter exclusively through Disney.com’s popular mobile Web site by texting D23 to DISNEY (347639)* now through August 21, 2009. The winner will receive the ultimate Disney fan experience including travel accommodations, tickets the to the D23 Expo and Disneyland Resort tickets for a group of four.**

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

ABC Presents the Stars of TV's Most Anticipated Series, Live on Stage, at the D23 Expo September 10-13 - (DL) (8/17/2009)

Want to be among the first to watch ABC’s new series? Would you like the chance to see some of television’s biggest stars in person? Fans will have those opportunities and many more at the inaugural D23 EXPO, where the entire world of Disney comes together under one roof, Sept. 10-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

New Vacation Package Offers Fall Savings at Disneyland Resort, With Halloween Time Entertainment - (DL) (8/17/2009)

Value-minded vacationers have plenty to celebrate this fall with a special travel offer: savings of $400* at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. From Aug. 12 through Dec. 19, 2009, guests will save $400 when they book a 4-Day/4-Night Disneyland Resort vacation package, featuring Disneyland Resort hotel accommodations – Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier – and park hopper tickets.  The offer is valid for arrivals Aug. 23 through Dec. 20, 2009.  Pricing starts as low as $87 per person, per day, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.*
Each package includes four-day park hopper tickets and many extras, such as one Magic Morning admission per person.  Magic Morning admission allows families to enjoy select Disneyland attractions – including

More Flexibility When Booking Disney World Resort Stay with Disney Cruise Line Vacation - (DL) (8/17/2009)

Guests have greater flexibility than ever when looking to combine a Disney cruise with a stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. For travel beginning in 2010, Disney Cruise Line guests will enjoy a wide selection of add-on options to complement their cruise experience, including resort stays and theme park tickets, all conveniently booked under one reservation.

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

Disney Online Breaks All-Time Traffic Records in July with 34 Million Unique Visitors - (DL) (8/13/2009)

According to just released data from comScore Media Metrix, Disney Online, which produces the No. 1 ranked community-family and parenting destination on the Web, broke all-time traffic records in July 2009, reaching nearly 34 million unique visitors and beating the previous all-time record of 32.3 million uniques set in August 2008. Disney Online traffic was up month-over-month across all key measurements in July, including unique visitors (+8%), page views (+17%), time spent (+29%) and average daily visits (21%).

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Extends Blu-ray Combo Pack Efforts through December 2010 - (DL) (8/13/2009)

In a time when price, quality and value are top of mind with consumers, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) today announces the extension of it's Blu-ray Combo Pack initiatives worldwide, providing extended utility of DVD and exceptional quality of a Blu-ray Disc in a single value-pack. The Combo Packs will now be available across all Disney-branded Blu-ray titles releasing through December of 2010.

Ongoing Coverage: Disney Cruise Line Adds Seven Day Cruise - (OD)
Original Story: 12/8/1999   Most Recent Story: 8/11/2009

Adventures by Disney Invites Families to Experience the World in 2010 - (DL) (8/11/2009)

Whether floating down the Colorado River or climbing the Great Wall of China, families participating in Adventures by Disney vacations will connect with the world - and with each other - during a variety of guided group travel experiences spanning six continents in 2010. Created specifically for families, Adventures by Disney itineraries lead guests through the history and culture of each destination while providing unique experiences and exclusive access along the way.

Monsters, Inc. on Blu-Ray for the first time November 10 - (DL) (8/10/2009)

Disney/Pixar’s Animated Classic will be available for the first time in Blu-ray High Definition on a 2-Disc Disney Blu-ray Hi Def + DisneyFile Digital Copy on November 10, 2009,

 

Up to be released on Blu-Ray and DVD November 10 - (DL) (8/10/2009)

An exhilarating, hilarious and heartfelt animated adventure comes home when Disney•Pixar’s Up arrives on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD on November 10, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.  Blending inspired whimsy with powerful emotion, the hugely successful feature film is an artistic and entertaining tour de force for the entire family. Up is available in a four-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack, and a two-disc DVD, which both include DisneyFile, a digital copy of the movie that can be viewed on an array of electronic devices, as well as enough bonus features that keep the fun coming. 

Cast of Wizards of Waverly Place to Appear at D23 Expo - (DL) (8/5/2009)

Disney Channel will present a fun-filled, must-see event for kids, tweens and families, "A Magical Afternoon with the cast of 'Wizards of Waverly Place’" -- Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals-Barrera and David DeLuise, and executive producer Peter Murietta -- at the largest Disney fan gathering ever, D23 EXPO on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 (2:00-5:00 p.m.) at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Summer to date, "Wizards of Waverly Place" is TV's #1 program among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. This D23 EXPO exclusive Q&A session provides a chance for fans to ask their favorite stars about the Emmy-nominated series and the Disney Channel Original Movie it has inspired.