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OrSen: Hollywood Studios dancer keeps the beat without benefit of sound

The Orlando Sentinel's Daily Disney Blog writes about Allison Becker, a 22-year old dancer and performer at Disney's Hollywood Studios who is deaf.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 7:34p • permalink • Discuss It
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Forbes: Baseball's Most Expensive Spring Training Places

Forbes.com has a slideshow of baseball's most expensive Spring Training stadiums. Number 3 on the list is Walt Disney World's Champion Stadium which is the spring home of the Atlanta Braves.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 7:03p • permalink • Discuss It
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Screamscape: Disneyland to expand Halloween?

Screamscape has rumors on Disneyland Halloween 2010 including the return of Ghost Galaxy, a possible new parade, Toy Story Mania changes and more.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:59p • permalink • Discuss It
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BSD: Was Alice in Wonderland originally Mo-Cap?

Blue Sky Disney discusses the history of Alice in Wonderland in which Disney wanted the film to be motion capture (a la A Christmas Carol) but Tim Burton and, especially, Johnny Depp, convinced them to do the mixture of live action and CGI the film ultimately became.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:57p • permalink • Discuss It
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Tron: Legacy Set Visit and Jeff Bridges Interview

SlashFilm.com and Cinematical.com were lucky enough to visit the set of Tron: Legacy and both discuss the experience. SlashFilm.com also has a few pictures from the set while Cinematical.com has an extensive interview with Jeff Bridges. (hat tip to The Disney Blog).

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:51p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: John Canemaker pays tribute to a guy named Joe

Jim Hill chats with this John Canemaker, Academy Award-winning filmmaker and animation historian, about why so many people in the industry still seem to miss Joe Ranft.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:46p • permalink • Discuss It
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Reuters: Mesa emerges as bidder for Disney's Miramax

Reuters is reporting investment firm Mesa Global is among the bidders for Disney's Miramax film unit. Among the other bidders are Weinstein and Platinum.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:44p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimes: Scott Rudin Negotiating To Leave Disney

According to the Los Angeles Times Company Town blog Producer Scott Rudin, the biggest name on Disney's Miramax label, is negotiating to leave Disney since Disney has begun to shop the film unit. Among Oscar winner Rudin's titles are The Queen and There Will Be Blood.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:42p • permalink • Discuss It
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Parade: Miley Cyrus will "rejoice" when her Hannah Montana run is over

Parade Magazine has an extensive issue with Miley Cyrus in their issue currently on newsstands. Several articles are reporting Cyrus will rejoice when her run on the shows ends after this season. Read more on that in the Us Magazine link below and read an excerpt of her interview in the Parade Magazine link below in which she also discusses her upcoming move The Last Song and much more of her personal feelings.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:37p • permalink • Discuss It
Tags: Disney TV Disney Channel Hannah Montana Headlines Miley Cyrus

ComingSoon: Don Hahn on His Disney Animation 3D Projects

In discussing "Beauty and the Beast" in 3D, animator Don Hahn tells ComingSoon that if the project is well received "I think we'll probably take some of the other premium titles and turn them into 3D as well."

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:45p • permalink • Discuss It
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TheDeadbolt: New Teen Territory for Miley Cyrus in Last Song

The Deadbolt discusses Miley Cyrus' ongoing transition from Hannah Montana to more mature roles and performances.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:39p • permalink • Discuss It
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StarLocalNws: Interview with Disney on Ice Skater

Disney on Ice skater Brent Holdburg talks about his current career travelling the US skating along with his wife.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:34p • permalink • Discuss It
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Marketwatch: ESPN-SI: National Magazine showdown

Columnist Jon Friedman states the case for this year's coveted magazine award - General Excellence award in the large-circulation category - to be granted to Sports Illustrated and not fellow nominee ESPN the Magazine. Winners will be announced April 22.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:30p • permalink • Discuss It
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OrSenBlog: Enter to win Disney Cruise Line vacations, 500 other DCL prizes

Orlando Sentinel blogger Kristin Ford highlights a current online contest offering numerous Disney Cruise related prizes including various cruises for four.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:20p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: iPhone app gives opportunity for treasure hunt at Disneyland

The Orange County Register gives a glowing review of the iphone app "Wishing Stars"  that takes users on a treasure hunt style adventure through Disneyland.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:13p • permalink • Discuss It
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CourthouseNws: Artist's Kids Fight Marvel & Disney For Rights to Hulk and Spider-Man

The children of comic book artist Jack Kirby are suing Marvel and Disney for the rights to Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and the X-Men claiming their father created the icons as a "freelance" artist.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 2:58p • permalink • Discuss It
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KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Opens the Door to an Untold World This Summer

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.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 7:37p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: 'FlashForward'A meditation on Americanness

Analysis of ABC's thought-provoking series "Flash Forward" that returns on Thursday.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 6:56p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: Refurbishment to close 2 Downtown Disney Stores

The Orange County Register offers further information on two Downtown Disney locations brief closures.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 6:52p • permalink • Discuss It
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Salon: The perfect double bill: "Princess and the Frog" and "Song of the South"

Erik Nelson -- the director of the Harlan Ellison documentary "Dreams With Sharp Teeth," and the producer of Werner Herzog's Oscar-nominated "Encounters at the End of the World" -- makes the case for the release of Disney's "Song of the South"

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 5:40p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: New Disneyland Resort Pres Gives Inside Look

The Orange County Register offers a brief overview of Disneyland Resort George Kalogridis' Disney career and his hands-on management style which includes frequent walks through the California parks. The article showcases his career highlights -- the creation of pin trading and character dining.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 5:31p • permalink • Discuss It
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D23 Interviews Princess and the Frog's Jennifer Cody

Jennifer Cody, the voice of Charlotte, tells D23 how her Southern belle actually sounds like a famous Looney Toons rooster! Disney's The Princess and the Frog is in stores today.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 3:48p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: Pixar Animation Receives Theater Award at ShoWest

Disney-owned Pixar Animation was honored for their track record of 10 films, 10 blockbusters with the ShoWest Big Ten Award.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 3:43p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: 'Alice' sparks debate over quick DVD releases

The Associated Press talks about the impact the strong box office performance of "Alice in Wonderland" could have on Studios' move toward shrinking the window between theatrical and dvd release.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 3:35p • permalink • Discuss It
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DisneyParksBlog: First Kid to Run Through Sleeping Beauty Castle Now Guards the Resort

Video interview with Robb Fischle from Disneyland Security who as a child was photographed running through Sleeping Beauty Castle into Fantasyland on opening day in 1955.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 3:27p • permalink • Discuss It
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Blooloop: An interview with Janel Pisorchik on Disney World ticketing

Blooloop.com interviews Janel Pisorchik. Interviewer Chad Emerson uncovers some fascinating theme park ticketing history, including the history of ticketing biometrics, in a chat with the director of business operations at accesso, a Florida-based company that specializes in electronic ticketing and eCommerce solutions for theme parks.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 2:47p • permalink • Discuss It
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People: Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus Offer Surprise to Military Families

People reports Billy Ray Cyrus and his daughter Miley invited dozens of military families to fill the audience at a recent Hannah Montana taping but further surprised them by inviting them to part of a concert scene for the show.

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 7:45p • permalink • Discuss It
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EW: ABC Bringing Back Star Search

ABC is reportedly in talks with Paula Abdul for their planned reboot of the popular talent show program, "Star Search"

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 7:36p • permalink • Discuss It
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MTVNews: Demi Lovato Confirms Relationship With Joe Jonas!

Demi Lovato during a new radio interview with Billy Bush confirms the rumors she is dating fellow "Camp Rock" alum Joe Jonas. Demi and Joe's duet "Make a Wave" was released today on iTunes, the song is part of Disney's ongoing "Friends for Change" campaign and will be featured in the Disneynature Earth Day release "Oceans." Demi and Joe co-star in the summertime Disney Channel film "Camp Rock: The Final Jam"

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 4:31p • permalink • Discuss It
Tags: Disney TV Disney Channel Headlines Demi Lovato

ComingSoon: Pixar's Day & Night

ComingSoon has a picture of the title still from the short Pixar has revealed will be attached to Toy Story 3

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 12:50p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: D23’s Steven Clark looks ahead to 2011 and beyond

Jim Hill talks with the Head of the Official Community for Disney Fans about the various events that are now in the works for that organization. Including September’s DESTINATION D and next year’s D23 EXPO

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 12:47p • permalink • Discuss It
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2719Hyperion: The Lake Buena Vista Story 1975-1982

Learn more about Walt Disney World's early history as 2719 Hyperion takes readers back to the development of the Lake Buena Vista region in a multi-part series.

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 12:45p • permalink • Discuss It
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DailyDisney: A 'spy-like' start to Walt Disney World

The Daily Disney offers the complete interview with Chad Emerson, the author of a new book, "Project Future", that documents the origins of Walt Disney World and the lengths to which Walt Disney Co. went to keep its development plans and land purchases secret.Today's Orlando Sentinel published a portion of the interview.

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 12:39p • permalink • Discuss It
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OrSen: Disney to start construction of princess sets in Fantasyland expansion

The Orlando Sentinel's Daily Disney blog is reporting Disney is beginning construction of princess sets as a part of the big Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 2:46p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: Disney to shut Zemeckis-run motion-capture studio

The Associated Press is reporting Disney will shut down the facility in San Francisco used to capture motion for A Christmas Carol.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 2:43p • permalink • Discuss It
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OrSen: Dale Earnhardt Jr. to guest star on ‘Handy Manny’ special on Disney Channel

The Orlando Sentinel's Daily Disney reports on NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and N'Sync's Lance Bass appearing on the Disney Channel's kid's show Handy Manny on March 20th in a prime-time special as a part of an online  desing-your-own car contest.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 2:35p • permalink
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Electronista: Sony rolls Disney-themed Walkman players

Electronista.com has news and pictures of Sony's new Disney themed Walkman players. Unfortunately, no plans for sales in other markets at this point.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 2:30p • permalink • Discuss It
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IndiaGlitz: Walt Disney signs Siddharth & Shruthi Hassan

IndiaGlitz.com reports on the signing of ‘Rang De Basanti’ famed Siddharth and ‘Luck’ actress Shruti Haasan to a deal with Disney and Imax for an epic fanasy film that will be Walt Disney India's first locally developed studio project.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 1:36p • permalink • Discuss It
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2719Hyperion: Song of the South: A Slightly Different Perspective

In light of the inevitable request for the release of Song of the South at this week's Disney Annual Meeting, 2719 Hyperion's Jeff Pepper offers a different perspective on the controversial film.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 1:19p • permalink • Discuss It
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OcReg: D23 Disneyland event report

The Orange County Register's Around Disney blog has a report on Wednesday's D23 after-hours member event at Disneyland including a photo slideshow and short video.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 1:13p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: Jim takes a ride at the Richard Petty Driving Experience

Jim Hill reports on Jim Hill Media what it's like to go for a drive at nearly 100 miles per hour at Walt Disney World's Richard Petty Driving Experience.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 1:11p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimes: Disney now in the Wizard of Oz game

According to the Los Angeles Times' 24 Frames blog, Disney has a Wizard of Oz project in the works produced by Joe Roth, the producers of Alice in Wonderland.

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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 1:02p • permalink • Discuss It
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THR: Alice to repeat atop weekend boxoffice

Given its tremendous opening figures even a 60% drop-off (a percentage The Hollywood Reporter describes as pessimistic), Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" is expected to top the box office in its second week.

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Posted: Thu 3/11/2010 8:48p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: Sherman brothers get window on Main Street

Beloved Disney Legends Richard and Robert Sherman were honored today with a Disneyland Main Street Window. The Sherman Brothers created the unforgettable tunes “It’s a Small World:, “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room"', "A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" along with many, many others for Disney feature films.

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Posted: Thu 3/11/2010 8:44p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: Disney, Starz sign extend film licensing deal

The Associated Press reports Starz will continue to have exclusive rights to various Disney films through 2015 thanks to a new licensing agreement.

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Posted: Thu 3/11/2010 8:40p • permalink • Discuss It
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CartoonBrew: Alice in Wonderland artists in Alhambra, Mar 13

Cartoon Brew reports Alhambra’s Gallery Nucleus will host Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" character designer Michael Kutsche and concept artists Dylan Cole, Scott Lukowski, Steven Messing, Daphne Yap, Christian Gossett and Jim McPherson beginning at 2p on Saturday, March 13th for a panel, Q&A and book signing

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Posted: Thu 3/11/2010 8:35p • permalink • Discuss It
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Fortune: World's Most Admired Entertainment Company

Disney continues to be Fortune Magazine's #1 Most Admired Entertainment Company.

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Posted: Wed 3/10/2010 6:47p • permalink • Discuss It
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CNBC: Disney Asked to Expand Non-Discrimination Policy

A group called Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays asked Disney shareholders to approve a proposal to expand the company's non-discrimination policy to specifically include people who are formerly gay.

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Posted: Wed 3/10/2010 4:27p • permalink
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AP: Robert De Niro set to play Vince Lombardi in movie

Academy award winning actor Robert De Niro has agreed to play legendary football coach Vince Lombardi in an upcoming film ESPN is developing with Andell Entertainment and the NFL.

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Posted: Wed 3/10/2010 4:17p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: Hotel workers get no promises from Disney top officials

The Orange County Register reports several Disneyland Hotel workers had the opportunity to speak to Disney's top officials during the Disney Company shareholder meeting question & answer session.

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Posted: Wed 3/10/2010 3:47p • permalink • Discuss It
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