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Walt Disney World Resort Rocks Independence Day with Special Fireworks Shows at Three Parks

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Walt Disney World Resort Rocks Independence Day with Special Fireworks Shows at Three Parks

Walt Disney World Resort will pixie dust the night skies July 4 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a classic sky show at Epcot infused with an Independence Day finale. Here’s what’s in store:

Magic Kingdom will present “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” This patriotic fireworks spectacular, paying homage to the hopes and dreams of America’s forefathers, will light the skies at 9 p.m. July 4 – and for guests who would like to begin the Independence Day celebration early, the show also will be presented July 3 at 9 p.m.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, traditional Fourth of July fireworks take on a different spin when Mulch, Sweat, and Shears perform for the all-new “Rockin’ 4th of July Celebration”! These resident landscapers – with serious rock and roll ambitions – take Disney guests on a musical road trip across America that will highlight each region’s contribution to rock and roll. Fireworks, lighting and special effects – backed by the driving live rock and roll of Mulch, Sweat, and Shears – combine to bring a new twist to celebrating Independence Day. Showtime July 4 is 9:45 p.m. Before or after the show, Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests can thrill to Disney’s Fantasmic!, performing July 4 at 9 and 10:30 p.m.

At Epcot, sky-watchers can check out “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” bursting high above World Showcase Lagoon. IllumiNations is a 14-minute spectacular during which pyrotechnics, lasers, water and music are all used to tell a story about the past, present and future of our planet. On the Fourth of July, the show will be enhanced with “The Heartbeat of Freedom,” an overture of traditional Americana themes displayed in a pyrotechnic and laser light event. The show is at 10 p.m.

In addition, Epcot guests may lend their ears to “Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert” and participate in meet-and-greets with Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and Disney characters adorned in patriotic dress at American Adventure.

Theme park hours on July 4 (subject to change without notice): Magic Kingdom, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Epcot, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Additional information about Walt Disney World Resort is available at www.disneyworld.com.

Walt Disney World Resort Rocks Independence Day with Special Fireworks Shows at Three Parks

What I am listening to: Bloom the Disney Remix

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What I am listening to: Bloom the Disney Remix

I have stumbled across another very cool Disney Remix by Pogo on Youtube. This remix is titled Bloom.

‘Bloom’, is a patchwork of vocals and musical chords from various Disney films. The harp sample came from ‘Sleeping Beauty’, and a series of chords from ‘A.I: Artificial Intelligence’ to form the base of the chorus. The vocals are sampled from Disney films, each of which are illustrated in this video.

If you liked this video check out the remixes of  ‘Alice In Wonderland’, ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Up’ and many other films on his YouTube channel. You can download his tracks in high quality MP3 format at http://www.pogomix.net/, and you can follow him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/pogomix/

What I am listening to: Bloom the Disney Remix

Victoria & Albert’s Once Again Receives AAA Five-Diamond Award

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Victoria & Albert’s Once Again Receives AAA Five-Diamond Award

For the 12th consecutive year, Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’ Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been awarded the coveted AAA Five-Diamond Award. Victoria & Albert’s is the only restaurant in Orlando and one of only three in Florida to be honored with the highest accolade a restaurant can achieve.

Victoria & Albert’s Chef Scott Hunnel has drawn national and international applause for his preparation and delivery of American regional cuisine with classical influences at the elegant, 50-seat restaurant.

“Earning the AAA Five-Diamond Award is like winning an Oscar,” said Victoria & Albert’s Chef Scott Hunnel. “To be one of 55 restaurants in all of North America to receive this prestigious award is such an honor. It confirms our philosophy that it takes passion and a synchronized team to deliver consistent, top-quality cuisine night after night!”

All Five Diamond lodgings and restaurants are subject to unannounced annual evaluations based on extensive published guidelines while potential additions to the exclusive list undergo additional review.

A Disney cast member for more than 20 years, Chef Hunnel understands that the fundamentals of cooking don’t change, rather with time, palette’s change. He believes it’s the continuous evolution that goes into each dish that makes the cooking and the menu at Victoria & Albert’s different from other restaurants. To keep pace with the ever-changing food & beverage industry, Chef Hunnel takes gastronomic journeys to visit world-class restaurants, hotels, farms and markets for healthy and savory inspirations.

“Working for Disney has been very gratifying because the company understands that to be the best, we must never stop exploring and growing in constant pursuit of excellence.”

Take for example one of his signature dishes —  the prosciutto-wrapped lamb served with cipollini onions and sherry vinaigrette – which tastefully demonstrates classical European influences combined with the culinary expertise behind the Victoria & Albert’s team of award-winning chefs.

“What makes Victoria & Albert’s exceptional is not only the incredible cuisine, but the entire dining experience,” said Kevin Myers, vice president of Walt Disney World Resort Operations. “From reservations, the very personal table-side service, sommeliers, chefs and pastry chefs…..the whole team is dedicated to delivering a memorable evening for each of our guests. We couldn’t be prouder of the entire team.”

Those memorable experiences have led to other accolades including the Orlando Sentinel’s 2011 Culinary Hall of Fame, the Forbes Four Diamond Award, Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence and Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Award. Chef Hunnel was also a 2011 semi-finalist in the annual list of top chefs in the country by the James Beard Foundation. He has also been recognized annually since 2007 by the Foundation for his refreshingly contemporary approach in the kitchen and straightforward cooking philosophy.

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LEGO Store Reopens at Downtown Disney with Record-Breaking Sales

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LEGO Store Reopens at Downtown Disney with Record-Breaking Sales

Just in time for summer, the LEGO® Imagination Center has reopened at Downtown Disney Marketplace after undergoing extensive renovations that began earlier this year. With nearly 3,500 additional square-feet, the flagship store now has a larger sales floor, stockroom and play area.

“This LEGO location is one of our highest grossing stores. Still, we were pleasantly surprised when only days after reopening at Downtown Disney, we had set a new sales record,” said Skip Kodak, senior vice president at LEGO Group. “LEGO Group and Walt Disney World Resort have enjoyed a long history together and this expansion reinforces our shared interest in inspiring and developing children to think creatively.”

Already a favorite among Disney guests is the addition of new exterior LEGO models featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Disney-Pixar characters, Buzz Lightyear and Woody greeting guests near each entrance. Guests can still also find the classic LEGO dragon and Disney guest family in the mix.

The renovation of the LEGO Imagination Center not only extended the space for guests to play, discover and build, but for the first quarter of the year, it created dozens of jobs in architecture, engineering, design, electrical, plumbing and construction in Central Florida. To meet the increased traffic in the store, the LEGO Group also hired an additional 30 to 40 sales people and clerks.

As the world’s fourth-largest manufacturer of toys, the LEGO Group maintains a long-time presence at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.  Vice President of Downtown Disney Keith Bradford recognizes its brand strength among Disney guests.

“The expansion of the LEGO Imagination Center at Downtown Disney reflects our commitment to continuously raise the bar on the experiences we provide our guests and exceed an increasing demand for interactive shopping experiences,” added Bradford.

Along with a separate playroom inside the store and additional touches such as modern lighting give the store an open feel and the 3,000-square-foot outside play area filled with LEGO bricks remains a favorite spot to stop and play.

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Subscriptions to Disney FamilyFun Magazine Now Available on iPad

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Subscriptions to Disney FamilyFun Magazine Now Available on iPad

Beginning with the June/July issue, readers can now experience the great content and features of Disney FamilyFun magazine on iPad by purchasing an annual subscription through In-App Purchase on the App Store. Using the new subscription service, a 12-month subscription of FamilyFun costs just $7.99. Single issues will continue to be available for $2.99 through In-App Purchase, and current print subscribers will have access to the iPad edition for free.

“We wanted to make our Disney FamilyFun content available to our readers in the most convenient ways,” said Aparna Pande, vice president and general manager, Disney FamilyFun. “With the Disney FamilyFun App, we are able to offer a high quality experience to moms who want to make one of our crafts or create a FamilyFun meal whenever they want and wherever they are.”

The Disney FamilyFun App brings content to life on iPad through interactive features, including videos showing projects in action, slide shows offering an in-depth look at how crafts and recipes come together, and features allowing the user to search for, save, and share pages with friends through Facebook and Twitter.  Several brands, including launch sponsor Nissan, have signed on to support FamilyFun through digital sponsorships.

“We conducted research among users who downloaded the Disney FamilyFun App and engaged with it during the launch issue. The initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Pande. “Nearly all of those surveyed said they’d recommend the app to a friend, and more than two-thirds planned to use the app more than once a week. Most importantly, over half said they would be interested in subscribing to the Disney FamilyFun iPad app, and now we are able to bring this option to our readers.”

The Disney FamilyFun App is available for free from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore.  A 12-month subscription is available for $7.99, and single issues are available for $2.99 each, through In-App Purchase.

To learn more about FamilyFun, visit FamilyFun.com and Facebook.com/DisneyFamilyFun, or follow @FamilyFun on Twitter.

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule July 2011

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule July 2011

Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disneyland Website.

Current

  • Matterhorn Bobsleds (Disneyland) under partial refurbishment through 6/17/11, 6/20/11-6/24/11 and 7/11/11-9/1/11.
  • Magic Tower/Fantasy Tower (Disneyland Hotel) under refurbishment until late 2011.
  • Never Land Pool (Disneyland Hotel) closed for refurbishment until summer 2012.

Upcoming

  • No upcoming closures scheduled at this time.

Source MouseSavers Newsletter

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Review: Cars 2 the video game for the Nintendo Wii

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Review: Cars 2 the video game for the Nintendo Wii

I had the pleasure of playing Cars 2 the Video Game this past week on the Nintendo Wii. I have only 2 words that will sum up this video game. Very Cool!

Having played other Disney titles over the years Cars 2 is a great all around fun game. It reminds me of Mario Cart but with our beloved Pixar’s Cars Characters.

When you first start the game your pick your character and are brought in as an agent of CHROME. You complete missions to learn how to play the game. Which I though was a very nice touch for both young and old. My little one was able to grasp how to play the game through the Mission/Tutorial.

Overall the whole game just has that racing type feel to it. I don’t want to keep comparing it to Mario Cart as it shares some similarities with it but instead of banana peels and turtle shells you are using machine guns and rocket launchers.

While it does have a quest line you can complete, there is also capture the flag, arena blaster, and some sweet multi-player racing fun.

My five year old was able to play the game pretty straight forward. She did have some issues with drifting and using her turbo boost meter. I would say if your kids are over 7 they should be fine.

The game is totally geared towards boys so keep that in mind when purchasing. While my little girl loves Cars and really enjoyed the Mater Game so not every girl will be like that.

Overall since Pixar helped in creating this game it doesnt steer far from the movie. All the characters from the movie make an appearance in the game and if you jumped on the Cars bandwagon this will be one you want to add to your video game collection. My only complaint is a missing minimap while your racing. While it is no deal breaker it would have been nice.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks to Disney for allowing me to check it out and review it!

Cars 2 the video game is out now on all platforms so race into your nearest store and pick up a copy today.

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Disney’s PROM coming to Blu-ray, DVD, Movie Download & On-Demand – August 30, 2011

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Disney's PROM coming to Blu-ray, DVD, Movie Download & On-Demand - August 30, 2011

Follow the delightfully-fun—and often hilarious—journey of a group of young teenagers as they navigate through the most memorable and also difficult times of their lives in the original film PROM, arriving on Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Movie Download and On-Demand, August 30, 2011.  This enchanting coming-of-age story is the perfect family-friendly film that captures all the anticipation, excitement, drama, and humor that accompany every young person’s journey through high school.

Consumers will not want to miss the chance to own the ultimate 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack that is exclusively packaged with bonus features including a hilarious, laugh out loud short “Last Chance Lloyd,” deleted scenes, music videos and more. PROM will be available for purchase at retail as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) or a High Definition Movie Download for the suggested price of $39.99 in the U.S. and $46.99 in Canada; as well as a 1-Disc DVD or a Standard Definition Movie Download for the suggested price of $29.99 in the U.S. and $35.99 in Canada. For more information on this release, please visit www.Disney.com/Prom.

PROM stars Aimee Teegarden (“Friday Night Lights”), Thomas McDonell (“The Forbidden Kingdom”), Danielle Campbell (“Prison Break”), Yin Chang (“Gossip Girl”), Nicholas Braun (“10 Things I Hate About You”), Jared Kusnitz (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), Jonathan Keltz (“Entourage”), De’Vaughn Nixon (“Sonny with a Chance”), Nolan Sotillo (“Corey and Lucas for the Win”), Cameron Monaghan  (“Corey and Lucas for the Win”) and
Raini Rodriguez (“I’m in the Band”).

BONUS FEATURES:

DVD:

  • Putting on PROM: Making of Featurette
  • Bloopers

BLU-RAY:

Everything on the DVD, plus…

  • “Last Chance Lloyd” Exclusive Short — Laugh out loud at all the creative and hilarious ways Lloyd (Nicholas Braun) asks girls to Prom in his heroic quest for the perfect date…actually, any date!
  • 4 Deleted Scenes—With introductions by producer Justin Springer and director Joe Nussbaum.
  • 7 Music Videos:
    • Allstar Weekend—“Not Your Birthday”
    • Neon Trees—“Your Surrender”
    • Moon—“Time Stand”
    • Nolan Sotillo—“We Could Be Anything” (English version)
    • Nolan Sotillo—“Juntos Lo Haremos Bien” (Spanish version)
    • Those Dancing Days—“I’ll Be Yours”
    • Girl In A Coma—“Come On, Let’s Go”

MOVIE DOWNLOADS:

Everything on the DVD, plus…

·       3 Music Videos:

  • Allstar Weekend—“Not Your Birthday”
  • Neon Trees—“Your Surrender”
  • Moon—“Time Stand”

Disc Specifications:

Street Date:  August 30, 2011

Release Formats: Blu-ray, DVD, Movie Download & On-Demand

Suggested Retail Price: 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada HD Movie Download = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada 1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada SD Movie Download = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada

On-Demand = For additional information and pricing, please check with your preferred digital retailer. Bonus features are not offered with On-Demand.

Feature Run Time: 104 minutes

Rated: USA: PG (mild language and a brief fight) / Canada: PG (mature theme) / Quebec: G

*bonus material is not rated

Aspect Ratios: 1.78:1 / 16×9 Widescreen

Audio: Blu-ray = English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

DVD= English 5.1 Dolby Digital, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish (applies to film content only)

Those who want to stay connected with what’s happening with the upcoming release of PROMare encouraged to:

·       “Like” the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DisneyProm

·       Follow on Twitter at  www.twitter.com/disneypictures

·       View exciting trailers, video clips and more at www.youtube.com/disneymovies

Video: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert fill the sky

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Video: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert fill the sky

Continuing a grand Disney tradition from past Fourths, Independence Day fireworks are set to paint the skies again above Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Kingdom treats guests to a gala sky show above Cinderella Castle. The dazzling nighttime spectacles are set for 9 p.m. on both July 3 and July 4, 2011.

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‘Fantasmic!’ Expands to Seven Nights a Week

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‘Fantasmic!’ Expands to Seven Nights a Week

We reported this a few weeks ago and here is the official word from Disney Parks Blog:

The show, which creatively combines moments from popular Disney films with water, lights, special effects and music, will be offered nightly July 3-Sept. 30. Because showtimes will vary, guests are encouraged to visit www.disneyworld.com for updated performance times, or pick up a Times Guide once inside the park. Entertainment is subject to change without notice.

 

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Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe App for iPad

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Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe App for iPad

Disney Publishing is “revved-up” to announce the launch of their new Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe App for iPad – just in time for the Cars 2 movie in theaters tomorrow!

Experience the action-packed story of Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2 in this supercharged children’s book app filled with vibrant art, professional narration, exciting music and sound effects, plus A-list celebrity voices from the film.

In the app, Cars star Lightning McQueen zooms back into action with his best friend Mater by his side as they head to the World Grand Prix races.  Readers of the Storybook Deluxe app will get to:

  • Choose between two reading modes that allow you to follow along as the story is read aloud, or to explore each page at your own pace.
  • Play exciting games inspired from the movie—test your memory in Tokyo Lights and try your hand at Mater’s Tire Toss.
  • Record your voice reading the story and hear it played back as narration.
  • Tap characters and objects for animated surprises.
  • Also includes 5 coloring pages and 5 interactive jigsaw puzzles for extra fun!
  • Jump to your favorite page with a Visual Page Index.

The Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe App, originally $8.99, is available for $5.99 (for a limited time) from the App Store on the iPad or at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cars-2-storybook-deluxe/id445409124?mt=8#.

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Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Unveiled

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First Look: Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Unveiled

Today, unveiled the first-ever Tinker Bell Half Marathon medal, which features a pair of fairy wings, Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland park and a spinning Tinker Bell figurine.

The inaugural race weekend at Disneyland Resort is January 27-29, 2012, and will be hosted by the city of Anaheim and Disneyland. The course takes runners on a 13.1-mile trek through the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks as well as past several city of Anaheim landmarks. It’s the second women-specific runDisney race weekend, joining the Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort.

Already the Tinker Bell Half Marathon is more than half full, so if you want one of the new medals, you better grab your sneakers, get signed up at runDisney.com and start running!

Source Disney Parks Blog

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