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Disney News Stories
March 2010

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Two new restaurants and two new shops to open at Epcot - (DL) (3/31/2010)

Just in time for the 15th Annual Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Walt Disney World guests will be able to experience the newest enhancements to the World Showcase at Epcot – a new lagoon-side, 12,000 sq. ft. taqueria at the Mexico pavilion, an authentic 14,000 sq. ft. pizzeria at the Italy pavilion, a new merchandise kiosk at the China pavilion, and a new exclusive Givenchy shop at the France pavilion.

Disney Family.com and Award-Winning Actress Teri Hatcher Announce the Launch of GetHatched.com - (DL) (3/29/2010)

DisneyFamily.com will team award-winning actress Teri Hatcher to create GetHatched.com "A Chick's Guide to Life"

Alan Bradley to Headline Major Encom Product Announcement - (DL) (3/26/2010)

Newly-minted Executive Consultant Alan Bradley will introduce the latest addition to the Encom International product library on April 2 in San Francisco. Software giant Encom ushered in the digital age with an unrivaled library of gaming titles, including "Space Paranoids" and "Tron". Now, Encom International circles the globe with advanced software systems that include communications, sports, entertainment, navigation, agricultural, health care, construction, weather, military and governmental applications on every continent.

Grand Opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort Set for June 18 - (DL) (3/25/2010)

One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever created – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort – is set for a public grand opening on June 18. Today, Universal Orlando Resort also revealed details about what is expected to be one the most exciting theme park experiences ever created: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. It will be one of three themed attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge.

Definition And HD, Expands Free HD Line-Up With Addition Of Disney Channel HD And Other Popular Networks - (DL) (3/24/2010)

Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced the launch of ESPNU in standard-definition and HD, and the addition of several popular channels to its free HD line-up, including Disney Channel HD, ABC Family HD, Disney XD HD, and ESPNEWS HD. The channels will begin to appear in some locations today and will be available across Cablevision’s entire service area by Thursday.

Scrapblog and D23 Bring Disney Memories to Life - (DL) (3/24/2010)

Scrapblog, the leading online service for social storytelling through photos, announced today that it has been named by Disney as “The Official Memory-Maker for Disney’s D23.” For the first time, Disney fans can get creative with one-of-a-kind Disney content for their scrapbooks, calendars, family trees, travelogues, yearbooks, fan tributes, greeting cards, and any other creations they make on Scrapblog.

Reggae Stars Put Stamp of Island Magic on Disney Classics with The Disney Reggae Club - (DL) (3/24/2010)

The magic of Disney meets the magical isle of Jamaica, as Walt Disney Records readies an album of classic Disney songs newly recorded by a cross-section of top reggae musicians. The Disney Reggae Club features songs from immortal Disney animated films – from "The Little Mermaid" to "Jungle Book" – recorded by such esteemed artists as Grammy winning reggae legend Toots (of Toots & the Maytals fame), five time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley, reggae's most prolific and long lasting production team Sly & Robbie, multiple Grammy winner Cedella Marley, Grammy winner Burning Spear, legendary British band UB40 and Hasidic rapper Matisyahu. The album is set to arrive in stores and at online retailers June 8.

Florida Residents Find Two Ways to Win with New Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Web Site - (DL) (3/24/2010)

The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival continues through May 16, 2010. And now Florida residents have two ways to win with a new Web site dedicated to this year’s festival. At http://www.EpcotGardenContest.com, Florida residents (18 years of age and older) can play the “Grow Your Garden” game for a chance to instantly win a pair of Florida Resident “4-Day Dream Passes” to enjoy the festival – and other favorite experiences and attractions in the Walt Disney World theme parks. Available only to Florida residents, this special ticket provides admission for 4 days to any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks most dates from now until May 25, 2010. (The 4 days do not need to be consecutive, admission is for one park per day and blockout dates apply.*)

Disneyland Resort Expansion Continues with New Parking Lot Opening - (DL) (3/19/2010)

As part of its current expansion, Disneyland Resort celebrated both the opening of its new Toy Story Parking Lot today as well as a unique public-private partnership that will utilize idle Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) buses and provide employment opportunities for OCTA bus drivers.

The Worlds of Fairies and Humans Converge for the First Time in an All-New Magical Adventure - (DL) (3/19/2010)

Tinker Bell, the world's favorite fairy, will be spreading her mirth and magic for audiences of all ages, as the worlds of fairies and humans meet for the first time in Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue. An all-new, original full-length CG animated film featuring breathtaking animation, spectacular music and an all-star cast of voice talents debuts September 21st, 2010 on Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes Blu-ray and bonus DVD of the film & movie download).

Disneyland Resort Offers Spring/Summer Value With ‘Two More Days & Nights Free’ When You Buy a 3-Day/Night Vacation Package - (DL) (3/18/2010)

Disneyland Resort in Southern California has the perfect solution for shaking off the winter blues: irresistible vacation savings and a lineup of exciting family entertainment at the place “Where Dreams Come True.” This May through September, vacationers can receive two extra nights of hotel accommodations and two more days of theme park adventures for free when they purchase a three-night, three-dayDisneyland Resort vacation package. This special vacation package provides guests five days and nights of Disneyland Resort experiences, for the price of three.

ArtofTellingTales: Jasmine Flying Carpets coming to Tokyo DisneySea - (DL) (3/18/2010)

The Art of Telling Tales, the blog for Talesf rom the Laughing Place Magazine, is reporting Jasmine's Flying Carpets has been announced for Tokyo DisneySea and will be opening in summer 2001.

NAB Show Brings Attendees Down the 3D Rabbit Hole with an Eye-Popping “Alice in Wonderland” Afternoon - (DL) (3/17/2010)

The NAB Show, the annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms, has confirmed panelists for the Content Theater Session, "'Alice in Wonderland': Turning Fantasy into Motion Picture Reality.” Joining the line-up of industry leaders will be Art Repola, executive vice president of visual effects and production, The Walt Disney Studios; Ken Ralston, multi Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor for the film; Corey Turner, stereographer for the film; and Tom Peitzman, co-producer/visual effects producer for the film. The 2010 NAB Show will take place April 10-15, in Las Vegas.

ESPN to Show Footage, Share New Details about Upcoming S3D Network at 2010 NAB Show Content Theater Session - (DL) (3/17/2010)

The NAB Show, the annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms, has announced the participants in a Content Theater session titled "ESPN: Scoring a Field Goal in S3D Sports.” The panelists will be Anthony Bailey, vice president emerging technologies, ESPN; Phil Orlins, coordinating producer, ESPN X Games; Vince Pace, CEO and Cinematographer, PACE; and Bob Toms, vice president, production enhancements & interactive TV, ESPN. The 2010 NAB Show takes place April 10-15 in Las Vegas.

On Demand Group and The Walt Disney Company Agree Deal to Offer Disney Content Over 3 UK’s First Ever Mobile TV Subscription Video-on-Demand Offering - (DL) (3/17/2010)

On Demand Group and The Walt Disney Company UK have agreed a deal to provide subscribers with on-demand access to entire episodes of hit television shows via 3 UK’s first ever mobile TV subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service. Under the terms of the deal Disney will offer hundreds of episodes to subscribers on the 3 network in the U.K., including ABC Studios’ award winning live action series ‘Lost’, ‘Desperate Housewives’, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and more.

Join the Cast of “So Random!” in the First Video Game Based on the Hit Disney Channel Series Sonny With A Chance - (DL) (3/16/2010)

Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Sonny With A Chance is now available for the Nintendo DS. Inspired by sets from the hit Disney Channel series, Sonny With A Chance allows fans to play more than 40 mini-games that capture the random, sketch comedy feel of the show, while immersing the player in the world of their favorite characters including Sonny, Tawni, Nico, Grady, and Zora.

KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Opens the Door to an Untold World This Summer - (DL) (3/16/2010)

Coming exclusively to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system,KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep is a prequel that reveals the untold origins of the popular KINGDOM HEARTS franchise.

ComingSoon: Pixar's Day & Night - (DL) (3/15/2010)

An interview with John Lasseter on The Princess and the Frog - (DL) (3/15/2010)

Disney has released an extensive interview with John Lasster in which he discusses The Princess and the Frog which comes to DVD and Blu-Ray on March 16th. Here's the introduction ... John Lasseter—co-founder of Pixar, the history-making computer animation studio, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; and the principal creative advisor to Walt Disney Imagineering— is one busy guy. Always at the forefront of what can be accomplished within animation, Lasseter is so excited for Walt Disney Animation Studio’s upcoming release, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, which marks the return of the musical fairytale with a Princess at the center.

Stars of The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars visit the Magic Kingdom - (DL) (3/15/2010)

Disney has released a few pictures of Jake Pavelka of The Bachelor, his finacee Vienna Girardi and Dancing with the Star's Chelsie Hightower visiting the Magic Kingdom.

D-BOX Signs Theatrical Agreement with Walt Disney Pictures For Movie Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - (DL) (3/15/2010)

D-BOX Technologies Inc. (DBO.A on the TSX Venture Exchange), a leader in innovative motion technology for the entertainment industry, has announced its first agreement with Walt Disney Pictures to feature its groundbreaking motion technology with the studio's new film from producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, opening in theatres May 28.

NAUMD Announces the Best Uniforms of the Year at 2010 Including Two from Disney - (DL) (3/15/2010)

The North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) announced the winners of the Image of the Year Awards and Best Dressed Public Safety Awards during the 2010 NAUMD Convention & Expo in Las Vegas. These award programs recognize high achievement in the design, creation and manufacture of imagewear apparel. The Disney winners were Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Wide World of Sports.

Six Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney Matchups Announced - (DL) (3/15/2010)

The 2010 MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney will pit the Delaware State Hornets from the MEAC against the Southern University Jaguars from the SWAC on Sunday, Sept. 5. The yearly event, which features teams from two prominent Historically Black College/University leagues, will return to Orlando’s Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. The matchup will be aired on an ESPN network, which will be announced, along with kickoff time, at a later date.

Disney Cast Members Donate $47,000 to Haiti Relief Efforts - (DL) (3/15/2010)
Amid sunny skies at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, nearly a hundred Disney Cast Members gathered early this morning to show their support of the American Red Cross and give a ray of hope to the people of Haiti.

U.S. Army Salutes Walt Disney World Resort - (DL) (3/15/2010)

Walt Disney World Resort received the Army Freedom Team Salute Commendation for Disney Parks’ “Armed Forces Salute Program” for military families and for Walt Disney World’s ongoing collaboration with Shades of Green, the Armed Forces Recreation Center resort that is on-site at Walt Disney World.

ALMOST ALICE Debuts at #5 on The Billboard 200 - (DL) (3/12/2010)

ALMOST ALICE debuts today at #5 on The Billboard 200 album chart, selling over 58,000 units in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album topped Billboard’s Digital Album and Soundtrack charts, the iTunes album chart, and also had Top 10 debuts in Mexico, Canada and Australia.

Showtime and Disney Enter Into Exclusive Output Agreement for DreamWorks Studios' Feature Films - (DL) (3/12/2010)

Disney-ABC Domestic Television, a division of The Walt Disney Company, and Showtime Networks Inc. have entered into an exclusive output agreement under which up to 35 of DreamWorks Studios' films, to be theatrically released between 2010 and 2015, will air on the network. The announcement was made today by Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. and Janice Marinelli, President, Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

Disney and Starz Entertainment Extend Pay TV Output Agreement - (DL) (3/12/2010)

Starz Entertainment, LLC, and Disney-ABC Domestic Television, a division of The Walt Disney Company, announced today the signing of a new, exclusive long-term licensing agreement for theatrical releases from The Walt Disney Studios through 2015. The previous output agreement was set to run through 2012. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

ESPN Mobile TV Launches on Sprint TV - (DL) (3/12/2010)

ESPN and Sprint are teaming up to give Sprint customers the ultimate sports experience – in the palm of their hands – with ESPN Mobile TV available on Sprint TV. Beginning today, ESPN Mobile TV will offer Sprint consumers unparalleled live sports programming and entertainment from ESPN via Sprint handheld devices.

Florida Hospital for Children Unveils 1st Milestone of the Walt Disney Pavilion - (DL) (3/12/2010)

With help from a world-famous mouse, dozens of eager children and a shower of confetti, officials opened the doors to the welcoming, new lobby of the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children and unveiled the first physical milestone of the hospital's innovative model of pediatric health. The entrance serves as a gateway to the remainder of the children's hospital where the smallest patients from around the world will receive superior treatment and care from renowned physicians.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Announces WonderCon 2010 Lineup - (DL) (3/12/2010)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has tapped key cast members and filmmakers from three upcoming films to take part in WonderCon 2010, one of the industry’s most popular comics and pop culture conventions, April 2-4, 2010, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Disney's D23 Celebrates Disneyland's 55th Anniversary with All-New, Two-Day Destination D Event - (DL) (3/10/2010)

It’s a milestone year for the Disneyland® Resort, and D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans is celebrating with the premiere of DESTINATION D, a brand-new, two-day event exclusively for D23 Members that illuminates Disney’s fascinating history. D23 announced its latest members-only event on its first anniversary – capping a year in which Disney’s first-ever fan community grew to encompass tens of thousands of members from all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries worldwide. The inaugural DESTINATION D, whose theme is “Disneyland ’55,” will be held this Sept. 24-25. DESTINATION D: Disneyland ’55 will take D23 Members on a journey through the design, creation, debut and magical history of the world’s first Disney theme park. The first DESTINATION D will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel.

Disney Parks Announces 1M Inspired to Volunteer, Ends Program - (DL) (3/9/2010)

In the past 10 weeks since Disney Parks 'Give a Day, Get a Disney Day' program began 1 M have been inspired to volunteer. Having reached its goal, the program has now ended and guests may no longer register and sign up for projects to earn a free Disney theme park ticket, the need for volunteers is ongoing.

Disney Parks Announces 1M Inspired to Volunteer, Ends Program - (DL) (3/9/2010)

Update: Disney press release added

Gina Aalgaard Kelly Takes the Crown at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon - (DL) (3/7/2010)

In a tight race, Gina Aalgaard Kelly bested over 13,000 runners from around the world at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon on Sunday. Kelly (Lisbon, ND), 33, and second place finisher Heather Schulz of Orlando, Fla. overtook Nicole Falvo, of Grand Blanc, MI, who led most of the race, as the women entered Disney’s Epcot theme park. Kelly crossed the finish line in 1:23:58 and Schulz, 35, came in with a time of 1:24:21. Falvo, 35, crossed only 4 seconds later (1:24:25) to finish third.

Epcot Sounds Like Summer Line-Up Announced - (DL) (3/5/2010)

Walt Disney World has released the schedule for this year's Sounds Like Summer concert series featuring rock tribute bands performing at Epcot.

“Alice in Wonderland” Cover-Wrap is Los Angeles Times Opening Day Exclusive - (DL) (3/5/2010)

The Los Angeles Times breaks new ground today, translating the “homepage” take-over concept from the Web to print and deliver Disney’s Mad Hatter to readers’s doorsteps, driveways and city street corners.

Dooney & Bourke Bags – Now Available at the Disneyland Resort! - (DL) (3/5/2010)

Disney Vault 28 located in the Downtown Disney® District is among the first to debut the new Dooney & Bourke co-branded products, which showcase Disney's most iconic characters, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, on some of Dooney & Bourke's most popular silhouettes.

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Field Nearly Doubles in Second Year - (DL) (3/5/2010)

Nearly twice as many runners as last year are rushing to bring out their inner princess this weekend at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker at Walt Disney World Resort.

Ape Pen Publishing and The 1313 Club Disneyland Special Event - September 18th - (DL) (3/3/2010)

On September 18th, Ape Pen Publishing and The 1313 Club will present a special event at the Disneyland Hotel celebrating 55 years of Walt Disney's Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom.

St. Patrick's Day at Disney World's Downtown Disney - (DL) (3/3/2010)

A listing of some of the special St. Patrick's Day dining opportunities at Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney.

Gospel Music Shines at Disneyland® Resort's First "Celebrate Gospel!" Event - (DL) (3/3/2010)

In celebration of Black History Month, 14 gospel choirs from throughout Southern California performed on February 20 at the Disneyland Resort's first "Celebrate Gospel!" event. Choirs from Riverside to San Diego joined together at Stage 17 in Disney's California Adventure® to celebrate music and culture.

Disneyland Resort Appoints Philippe Tosques General Manager of Award-Winning Napa Rose - (DL) (3/2/2010)

Philippe Tosques, a French restaurateur with more than 25 years of restaurant management experience, joins the Disneyland Resort today as general manager of the award-winning Napa Rose restaurant. Tosques, who most recently oversaw operations for Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Prime Steakhouse at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, is well-known for his high standards of fine dining and wine expertise. He has also been able to successfully lead and motivate teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Disney News StoriesMarch 2010

Disney News Stories
March 2010