Disney’s Tarzan Showcased in Silicon Valley – CMT Produces West Coast Premiere

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November 8, 2011

Nationally renowned performing arts organization Children’s Musical Theater San Jose (CMT) announced today it has been granted the rights by Disney to produce the West Coast premiere of Tarzan. Disney is now one of the largest media conglomerates in the world and will be featured on the stage of San Jose’s Montgomery Theater Dec 2-11, 2011.

“I’m thrilled to produce one of the most exciting shows in CMT history,” says artistic director Kevin Hauge. “Disney granting us the rights to the West Coast premiere of Tarzan is a phenomenal vote of confidence, but it’s also incredibly humbling to know Disney appreciates and supports what we’re doing here in San Jose.” This production will also be the first time CMT will fly performers high above the seats of the Montgomery Theater.

Disney’s Tarzan is part of CMT’s 44th season and will be presented by its Marquee Productions which highlights CMT’s full artistic potential. Marquee Productions includes professional and community theater actors from across the Silicon Valley to perform these benefit shows for CMT’s youth programs. Past Marquee productions of Hairspray, Chicago, Singin’ In The Rain and Ragtime have set high standards for the annual benefit productions.

National Endowment For The Arts director of musical theater Bill O’Brien says, “CMT competes with the best of the best. They continue to stand out based on their dedication to training youth and providing young performers and their families an educational and professional environment in which to learn and appreciate the arts.” For more information about San Jose’s longest thriving performing arts organization, tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit www.CMTSJ.org .

About CMT: Founded in 1968 to create a community-based children’s theater in San Jose, Children’s Musical Theater San Jose (CMT) is now one of the nation’s largest youth musical theater and training programs of its kind, and the longest thriving performing arts organization in San Jose. The mission of CMT is to train and educate youth through musical theater, to develop self-confidence by setting high personal and ethical standards, and to inspire exemplary artists, patrons and citizens of tomorrow.

SOURCE Children’s Musical Theater San Jose

Disney's Tarzan Showcased in Silicon Valley - CMT Produces West Coast Premiere

Engage in Goofy’s Gift Exchange on Facebook

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November 8, 2011

Today Disney announced an early holiday treat for Facebook users – it’s Goofy’s Gift Exchange, a truly one-of-a-kind holiday game inspired by their parks and characters.

The game, accessible at www.GoofysGiftExchange.com, allows you to become a Disney character, add holiday decorations to your virtual door and exchange Disney Parks-themed gifts (such as Thunder Mountain train sets and Tinker Bell’s wands) with your fellow Facebook friends.

Users can also find special codes on the Disneyland Holidays Facebook Page that unlock additional decorations. Our Facebook team has been nice enough to give the Disney Parks Blog one of these codes that we can share exclusively with our readers. If you play, be sure to enter “DPBLOG11” to unlock something special to add to your virtual house!

Source Disney Parks Blog

Support United Way, Save Big at Downtown Disney Benefit Sale (chipandco.com)

Engage in Goofy’s Gift Exchange on Facebook

The Muppets Opening Dance Scene – I’ve Got Everything That I Need

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November 8, 2011

The opening dance-filled number “I’ve Got Everything That I Need” from the new movie The Muppets.

When Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater, they help Kermit reunite the Muppets to stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater.

Release Date: November 23, 2011
Choreographer: Michael Rooney http://la.blocagency.com/talent/choreography/michael-rooney

The Muppets: “Idea” (movie clip) (chipandco.com)
The Muppets: “Showdown” (movie clip) (chipandco.com)

The Muppets Opening Dance Scene - I've Got Everything That I Need

Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway

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November 8, 2011

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera Exotic Driving Experience — Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

ON TRACK JANUARY 2012! Exotic Driving Experience from Petty Holdings LLC at Walt Disney World Resort

Since 1997 Walt Disney World Guests have had the opportunity to take the wheel of a real NASCAR at the Richard Petty Driving Experience located at Walt Disney World® Speedway. This mile-long, slightly banked tri-oval track has hosted both Indy Racing League and NASCAR Truck series events. It has been operated year-round, exclusively, by Petty Holdings since 2000.

Now your choices are expanding. An exotic auto experience designed by Petty Holdings recently announced its Exotic Driving Experience. Opening in January 2012, the course will complement the speed and agility of some of the world’s fastest luxury supercars, including Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, Porsche 911 GT3 RS 997, and Audi R8.

Exotic Driving Experiences start at 6 laps around the 1-mile course. A professional driving instructor rides shot-gun and provides coaching and feedback. Additional lap packages can also be purchased. View the full lineup of exotic cars.

Are you ready to discover the adrenaline rush you can only get behind the wheel of a world-class supercar? Visit PojectExotic.com or ExoticDriving.com for more information or call 1-800-BE-PETTY (800-237-3889) to book your reservation today.

Disney Interactive & Youtube Sign Video Partnership

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November 8, 2011

Disney and YouTube announce a content partnership worth $10 million to $15 million according to the The New York Times.

Under the terms of the agreement, YouTube will invest millions of dollars on an original video series produced by Disney and distributed exclusively through a new co-branded channel on both YouTube and Disney.com.

A video series based on Disney’s mobile game Where’s My Water? and its main character Swampy will be the first project to launch in February on the Tube.

“With online video consumption exploding and YouTube at the center of that trend, we see an opportunity for Disney Interactive and YouTube to bring Disney’s legacy of storytelling to a new generation of families and Disney enthusiasts on the platforms they prefer,” said Jimmy Pitaro, co-president of Disney Interactive, in a statement.

Disney Interactive & Youtube Sign Video Partnership

Disney Food Confession – Out on the Boardwalk Dessert Trio

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November 8, 2011

Disney Food Confession - Out on the Boardwalk Dessert Trio

What is it? Popcorn Mousse and Caramel Corn, Cherry-Limeade Popsicle, and a Peanut Putter and Chocolate “Whoopie Pie” with Pound Cake “Fries”

Where to find it: Flying Fish Cafe on Disney’s Boardwalk

Why you want it: Its a yummy trio of desserts with a fun presentation and has a little something for everyone. The popcorn mousse has a buttery flavor with a yummy caramel sauce, the popsicle packs a nice sour punch, and the peanut butter and chocolate whoopie pie should satisfy any chocolate lover.

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Disney Food Confession - Out on the Boardwalk Dessert Trio

Nick Cannon, Christina Aguilera, OneRepublic and More at the 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade on ABC

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November 8, 2011

This weekend, we completed some segments at the Disneyland Resort for the 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, and here is a preview of what to expect this year on the ABC broadcast that has become a family tradition.

First, it was great to have proud new papa, Nick Cannon, back hosting at Disneyland park this year. Nick posed for this Ferb-tastic photo following Phineas and Ferb’s big “Gitchee Gitchee Goo” number on Main Street, U.S.A.,

During that performance Nick was also joined on stage by a certain secret agent and … I think I’ve said too much. You’ll just have to see it for yourself.

Next, the star of Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm,” China Anne McClain, was joined by her sisters Lauryn and Sierra for The McClain Sisters’ version of “Jingle Bell Rock.” These talented young ladies really brought the holiday cheer.

Later, OneRepublic sang their smash hit “Good Life” on an incredible multimedia stage in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Then, Nick Cannon was joined by Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin to introduce singer-songwriter Nathan Pacheco and vocalist Katherine Jenkins who performed a stirring version of “O Holy Night.”

Nathan Pacheco and Katherine Jenkins Perform 'O Holy Night' at Disneyland Park

Nathan Pacheco, Katherine Jenkins, Katie Leclerc and Sean Berdy Perform 'O Holy Night' at Disneyland Park

Nathan and Katherine were joined by Katie Leclerc and Sean Berdy from the ABC Family hit, “Switched at Birth.” Sean and Katie interpreted this performance beautifully in American Sign Language.

Finally, Christina Aguilera sang the holiday classic, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Her performance was simply fantastic and one I know you will not want to miss when the show airs December 25.

At the conclusion of this year’s taping at the Disneyland Resort, Minnie Mouse stopped by to wish Christina and her family a very merry Christmas.

Check back for updates on the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade in the coming weeks. For those of you making your plans now, here’s when you can catch the show on ABC all around the country on Christmas Day:

Eastern Time Zone: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Central Time Zone: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mountain Time Zone: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Pacific Time Zone: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Fresno and Raleigh: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Source Disney Parks Blog

2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Taping (chipandco.com)
Christmas Magic at Disneyland in 2011 (chipandco.com)

Nick Cannon, Christina Aguilera, OneRepublic and More at the 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade on ABC

Marvel Digital Comics to Go On Sale Same Day As In Store

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November 7, 2011

Marvel Digital Comics to Go On Sale Same Day As In Store 1

Marvel has announced that starting in March of 2012, it’s entire line of comics will begin to be published digitally the same day as print copies hit stores. This is a big step for the comic industry, whose digital comic lines usually fall behind with new story arcs.

This is great news for fans who find it easier to get digital copies of their comics instead of print copies, and it’ll be interesting to see how this plays out for Marvel.

I think this will be a great way for them to really expand the market, so I hope it works out in Marvel’s favor. More as we know it.

Marvel Releasing Digital Copies of ‘Avenging Spider-Man’ Issues 1-3 With Purchase of the Issues (chipandco.com)

Marvel Digital Comics to Go On Sale Same Day As In Store

Star Wars: The Old Republic – Finalize Your Guild

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November 7, 2011

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Finalize Your Guild

*From http://www.swtor.com

Last month we expanded our Pre-Launch Guild Program with the implementation of Phase 2: Alignment, where guilds could designate other guilds as allies or adversaries. Now, as Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ moves ever-closer to launch, we are excited to announce that we have initiated the first part of Phase 3: Deployment!

Phase 3: Deployment will see any guild that meets the pre-designated criteria be transferred into the game for launch. Before we begin this process, though, we want to give all of you who are in guilds the opportunity to make sure your guild meets the following requirement for transfer:

Four members of the guild must have pre-ordered the game and redeemed their Pre-Order Code at the Code Redemption Center.

(NOTE: We have removed the additional requirement for the guild leader to log in to the website and verify that their guild remains active and wants to be imported.)

PRE-ORDER STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC!

Amateur Sports Get National Broadcast Exposure in November at ESPN Wide World of Sports

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November 7, 2011

Several youth and amateur sports events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complexare being televised live nationally on ESPN3 and ESPN 3D throughout this month.

The ESPN networks will air more than 30 hours of live sports programming from the complex at Walt Disney World Resort during November, including events such as the Old Spice Classic, the MAAC Men’s Soccer Championship and youth soccer and softball tournaments.

The Old Spice Classic, a premiere pre-season Division I men’s basketball tournament during Thanksgiving Weekend, will be televised on ESPN 3D for the second straight year. All 12 games from the tournament, which features Arizona State, Dayton, DePaul, Fairfield, Indiana State, Minnesota, Texas Tech and Wake Forest, will air live Nov. 24 – 27 from HP Field House.

ESPN3 will televise more than 22 hours of programming from the sports complex at Disney covering collegiate and youth soccer, as well as high school softball. ESPN3 will show the MAAC Men’s Soccer Championship Friday, Sunday and Monday, including No. 2 Iona College against No. 10 Siena College (11:15 a.m. ET) and top-ranked Fairfield University versus Rider University (1:45 p.m. ET) on Friday. ESPN3′s coverage will continue with the conference championship semifinals Sunday and title game on Monday. The MAAC conference champion receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship.

ESPN3 will also air three games this Saturday from the Diamond9 Sun Classic, which features some of the top prep softball players in the nation. Coverage ranges from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

And ESPN3 will show the boys and girls finals of Disney’s Junior Soccer Showcase on Nov. 27 from 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET. The Thanksgiving weekend tournament involves highly-regarded 11 through 14 year-old youth soccer players from around the country.

The ESPN 3D telecasts are possible because ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is the official development hub for ESPN’s 3D technology. The sports complex is also home to the ESPN Innovation Lab and the ESPN Production Center.

ESPN3 Wide World of Sports Schedule

Date	Time (ET)	Game
Fri, Nov. 4	11:15 a.m.	MAAC Men’s Soccer
	1:45 p.m.	MAAC Men’s Soccer
Sat, Nov. 5	8:30 a.m.	Diamond9 Sun Classic
	11:00 a.m.	Diamond9 Sun Classic
	2:30 p.m.	Diamond9 Sun Classic
Sun, Nov. 6	11:00 a.m.	MAAC Men’s Soccer
	1:30 p.m.	MAAC Men’s Soccer
Mon, Nov. 7	12:00 p.m.	MAAC Men’s Soccer Championship
Sun, Nov. 27	12:30 p.m.	Disney’s Junior Soccer Showcase (boys)
	2:30 p.m.	Disney’s Junior Soccer Showcase (girls)

ESPN 3D Old Spice Schedule

Date	Time (ET)	Game
Thurs, Nov. 24	12 p.m.	Texas Tech vs. Indiana State
	2:30 p.m.	Minnesota vs. DePaul
	7 p.m.	Dayton vs. Wake Forest
	9: 30 p.m.	Arizona state vs. Fairfield
Fri, Nov. 25	Noon	Game 5
	2:30 p.m.	Game 6
	5 p.m.	Game 7
	7:30 p.m.	Game 8
Sun, Nov. 27	11:30 a.m.	Game 9
	2 p.m.	Game 10
	4:30 p.m.	Game 11
	7 p.m.	Game 12 (Championship)

News & Events coming to Disney World in November / December 2011 (chipandco.com)
Disney’s Cancels ESPN The Weekend (chipandco.com)

Amateur Sports Get National Broadcast Exposure in November at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Taking on the Beaches and Cream Kitchen Sink

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November 7, 2011

Taking on the Beaches and Cream Kitchen Sink

When we visited Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort for the first time last year we were instantly in awe of those that ordered the Kitchen Sink. To say that it is huge is an understatement. Drew and I knew that there was no way that we could ever tackle such a challenge on our own. Luckily when we visited again in September we had back up.

A friend and fellow blogger was vacationing at Disney the same week so we made plans to meet up and have a late lunch at Beaches and Cream. Since there would be four adults and an ice cream loving child, we felt confident that we could handle the challenge, we were wrong.

Taking on the Beaches and Cream Kitchen Sink

For those of you that don’t know, the Kitchen sink is comprised of 8 scoops of ice cream, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, coffee, and mint chocolate chip, every topping they have including peanut butter and chocolate chips, bananas, cherries, angel food cake, brownies, a milky way candy bar, oreos, hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, sprinkles, and half a can of whipped cream.

The menu says the Kitchen Sink feeds four people. They must mean four people who haven’t eaten anything else that day. We ordered our usual burgers and fries before tackling dessert. Rookie mistake. We needed at least four other people to even think about finishing it.

Taking on the Beaches and Cream Kitchen Sink — Me and Beth from A Disney Mom's Thoughts

It was a fun experience though. The lights in the restaurant flash and they make an announcement each time a kitchen sink comes out. Other guests look at you like you’ve lost your mind. And the look on the face of my friend’s little boy was priceless. His eyes said it all, you mean we get to eat all of that! My recommendation is to come hungry and with plenty of reinforcements. Because in this epic battle, the food won.

Disney Restaurant Review: Beaches & Cream (disneyonwheelsblog.com)
Top 10 Irresistible Ice Cream Treats at the Disney Parks (chipandco.com)

Innovative New Muppets Pack Lets Fans Create Videos with Favorite Muppet Characters

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November 7, 2011

In anticipation of the soon-to launch film Disney’s “The Muppets,” Disney and Viddy, the leading mobile social video app, today launch The Muppets Pack(TM). Featuring some of the beloved Muppets brought to life in 15-second video clips, the Muppet Pack offers fans a unique opportunity to create personalized interactive video clips with their favorite characters. Available via the iPhone Viddy app, the easy to use one-click effects and soundtrack give fans the opportunity to interact with the Muppets on film and get creative with producing their own video content.

Now available via Apple’s iTunes Store, the Viddy app features The Muppets Pack(TM), which was custom created in partnership with Disney. Featuring high-level motion production effects, the app brings high-resolution Muppets to an iPhone screen for use anywhere, anytime. These effects will feature Kermit, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Miss Piggy, and many more. Viddy users can capture & create 15-second video on their iPhones, apply the Muppets Pack(TM)of their choice and instantly share their artistic content via Viddy, as well as with share options for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr and email. Users can also embed the clips in their own websites or blogs.

Also launched today is Muppets.Viddy.com, a centralized place on the web to view the exceptional content others are creating from around the globe featuring all Muppets Viddy content. Watch a sample video featuring football great Warren Sapp with Fozzie Bear online here: http://viddy.com/muppets .

The development of The Muppets Pack(TM)on Viddy is a trendsetting move. It showcases how films like Disney’s “The Muppets” are leading the way with social network campaigns and interactive tools like Viddy to enhance audience engagement and promote films.

To use the app, download Viddy free and create a custom Muppets clip of your own!

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