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Disney Executive Joins Board of Clean the World Foundation

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Disney Executive Joins Board of Clean the World Foundation

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Vice President of Lodging Mark Rucker has been named to the board of directors at Clean the World Foundation, an Orlando-based organization that recycles soap and shampoo and distributes them around the world to those living in poverty.

Each year, millions of children die from hygiene-related illnesses because essential items for proper hand washing are unobtainable. Clean the World aims to stop those needless deaths from occurring by distributing soap products and educational materials to impoverished countries worldwide and here domestically to local homeless shelters.

“At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we are proud to partner with Clean the World and support their mission of helping save lives here in Central Florida and around the globe,” said Rucker. “I’m pleased to join the board of directors at Clean the World and support their mission to help prevent the spread of diseases that impact so many children.”

So far this year, resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort have donated more than 19,000 pounds of soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion.

Assisted by donations from Disney, Clean the World played an important role in aiding efforts to contain the cholera outbreak after last year’s devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Rucker says Disney’s support of Clean the World’s recycling efforts goes beyond the 24 resort hotels on Walt Disney World property. Resort hotels at Disneyland Resort in California are now hotel partners for the organization. Upon opening later this summer Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai’i, will also recycle hygiene products with Clean the World.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates White Rhino Birth in Uganda

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates White Rhino Birth in Uganda

Nande, a 12-year-old female white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, gave birth June 4 to a healthy female calf at the Ziwa Sanctuary in Uganda. The baby, named Malaika (“angel” in Swahili), is the first female white rhino born in Uganda in more than 30 years.

Animal care experts from the Rhino Fund Uganda team have been closely monitoring Nande and Malaika as they bond. Nande is a second-time mother. She gave birth to her first baby, a male calf, in 2009.

Nande is one of two white rhinos born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that traveled to Africa in 2006 as part of the first-ever reintroduction of white rhinos from the United States to Uganda. She was accompanied by Hasani, a male, also born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and joined four other white rhinos at the Ziwa Sanctuary to help re-establish a white rhino population that has been extinct in Uganda since 1982 as a casualty of civil unrest in the region. Nande was born in 1999, and Hasani was born in 2001. Guests can see both white and black rhinos on the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction.

Disney’s commitment to conservation and rhinos goes beyond this first-ever rhino transfer. The Walt Disney Company Foundation and the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund have supported more than $940,000 in rhino protection and research projects in partnership with non-profit organizations throughout the world.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and a link to helping animals in their native habitats.

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Disney Cast Members Nominated for National Awards in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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Disney Cast Members Nominated for National Awards in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Five cast members from Walt Disney World Resort are nominees for honors at this fall’s Great Minds in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) conference. The event aims to promote STEM careers in underserved communities.

Committees made up of representatives from industry, government, military and academic institutions recently held a summit at Walt Disney World to select this year’s award nominees, who represent the best and brightest Hispanic professionals and promising students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

“October will mark our 23rd year honoring the achievements of engineers and scientists who are stellar role models and who happen to be Latinos,” said Anna Park, executive director of Great Minds in STEM. “We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate these accomplishments at Walt Disney World for the second year in a row.

” Park said the nomination and selection process is a very competitive and rigorous one, with a pool of more than 200 applicants vying for a handful of awards ranging from “Outstanding Technical Achievement” to “Most Promising Engineer or Scientist.”

Cast members from Walt Disney World Resort nominated for honors include: Ivan Diaz, director of parks development and integration; Marissa Suarez, senior mechanical engineer; Manny Dumas, manager of engineering services; Ricardo Lopez, technical specialist; and Sandro Freitas, information technology specialist. Winners will be announced at the Great Minds in STEM conference October at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Disney has sponsored the conference since 2004.

To learn more about Great Minds in STEM, visit www.greatmindsinstem.org

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Dine with an Disney Imagineer

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Dine with an Disney Imagineer

Here’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to dine with a real-life Disney Imagineer and enjoy engaging behind-the-scenes conversation over a delectable lunch at the chic Bamboo Room of the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park.

Up to 10 guests join in stimulating discussion with one of the incredible creative artists who bring the magic to Walt Disney World attractions and resort hotels. Learn from these talented men or women what it’s like working in the most magical place in the world.

Guests feast on a four-course meal and will receive a souvenir plate designed exclusively for this experience that can be personalized by the Imagineer.

Price is $64.96 per guest ages 10 and older, $37.27 ages 3-9, tax included. Guests can also ask about dinner with an Imagineer at Flying Fish Café at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, which offers the same fascinating peek “under the curtain” at Disney’s creative process while being treated to a tantalizing four-course meal.

Cost is $105.83 per guest ages 10 and older, $74.70 ages 3-9, including tax. Call 407/WDW-DINE for more information and reservations.

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The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Volume 3 – Iron Man Unleashed

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The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Volume 3 - Iron Man Unleashed

The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is a television series on Disney DXD that is inspired by the Marvel Comics Super Hero team of the same name. In each episode, the Avengers defend Earth from unimaginable threats – dangerous Super Villains, time-travelling conquerors, alien invaders and mythical beasts bent on the total destruction of humanity. When the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero has the power to save the world, when no hope is left… the Avengers Assemble! Join Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Hulk, and many more of your favorite Avengers, as they discover the value of teamwork and friendship in the fight against evil!

The pulse-pounding action continues on October 25th with six unforgettable episodes in the Volume 3 release of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Enjoy all the thrills as Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk and the rest of the Avengers face off against Baron Zemo’s Masters of Evil and defend earth from a full-scale alien invasion led by the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror!

This release follows the April 26th release of Volume 1 & 2 (episodes 1-13) which consumers can still find for purchase at local retail stores.

Staring:
Eric Loomis (TV’s “Shin Chan”) as Iron Man
Rick D. Wasserman (voice in TV’s “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated”) as Thor
Fred Tatasciore (voice in Kung Fu Panda 2) as The Hulk

Brian Blossom (voice in TV’s “G.I. Joe: Renegades”) as Captain America
Wally Wingert (voice in TV’s “Family Guy”) as Ant Man
Colleen O’Shaugnessey (voice in CARS 2 Toy Story 3) as The Wasp
Alex Desert (Swingers, High Fidelity) as Nick Fury

Directors:
Ciro Nieli (TV’s “Transformers”)
Vinton Heuck (TV’s “The Batman”)
Sebastian Montes (TV’s “Ben 10”)

Producer: Joshua Fine (Planet Hulk)

Episodes:
14 – Masters of Evil
15 – 459
16 – The Man Who Stole Tomorrow
17 – Come the Conqueror
18 – The Kang Dynasty
19 – Widow’s Sting

Bonus Feature: The Avengers Unmasked: Masters of Evil – An animated in-episode comic book experience loaded with fun facts on Marvel’s Avengers and the Villains that challenge them

Street Date: October 25, 2011 (Direct Prebook: Aug.30 / Distributor Prebook: Sept. 13)

Release Format: Single Disc DVD

Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 (US only)

Feature Run Time: Approx. run time 132 minutes

Rated: TV-Y7-FV

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16X9 televisions)

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound

Languages: English and Spanish

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Disney Food Confession – Grapefruit Cake with Recipe

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Disney Food Confession - Grapefruit Cake with Recipe

What is it? Grapefruit Cake – Light layers of yellow cake with fresh grapefruit cream cheese icing.

Where to find it: Brown Derby – Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World

Why you want it: Light, slightly tart, with a subtle sweetness to the cake that is well balanced by the stronger flavor of the cream-cheese icing.

Photo credit: Disney

Recipe:

1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs (separated)
3 tbsp. grapefruit juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add water, oil, egg yolks, grapefruit juice and lemon rind. Beat until smooth. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar separately until whites are stiff but not dry. Gradually fold the whites into the cake batter, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just blended. Do not stir the mixture. Pour into an ungreased 10-inch cake pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back in the center when touched lightly. Place the pan on cake rack until cool. Run spatula around edge of cake. Carefully remove from pan. With a serrated knife, gently cut into two layers. After cutting the cake in two, slide a flat cookie sheet between the layers to lift the top one off; after frosting the bottom layer, simply slide the top back on.

GRAPEFRUIT CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING

2 6-oz. pkgs. cream cheese
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
3/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
6 to 8 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1 1-lb. can grapefruit sections, well-drained, reserving 2 tbsp. of juice; or 3 fresh grapefruits, peeled, sectioned, and drained, reserving 2 tbsp. of fresh juice.

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature, then beat until fluffy. Add lemon juice and rind. Gradually blend in sugar and beat until well-blended. Add food coloring, if desired. Add reserved 2 tablespoons of grapefruit juice and blend. Divide the frosting evenly into two bowls. Roughly chop 2/3 of the grapefruit sections and add them to half the frosting. Spread this mixture on the bottom layer of the cake. Top with the second layer of cake, and frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting. Garnish each portion with a grapefruit slice. Serves six.

Sneak Peek at the Deleted Scenes From the Star Wars Blu-ray Collection

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Sneak Peek at the Deleted Scenes From the Star Wars Blu-ray Collection

Star Wars: The Complete Saga is a nine-disc set that will offer full 1080p video presentations of the movie, DTS-HD Master Audio 6.1 surround tracks and more than 40 hours of special features, including never-before-seen content, like these deleted scenes.

The Blu-ray Disc will be available Sept. 16.

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Woman arrested at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, accused of hitting 1-year-old

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Woman arrested at Disney's Magic Kingdom, accused of hitting 1-year-old

A woman was arrested at Disney’s Magic Kingdom park on Thursday after authorities say she punched and kicked her toddler in front of witnesses, jail records show.

Orange County sheriff’s deputies were called to the park after witnesses said they saw 26-year-old Jessica M. Lewis repeatedly strike the 1-year-old.

Lewis, of New Orleans, La., struck the child “in the abdomen/stomach area with a closed fist, causing the child to bend over, clutch his stomach, and cry from the strike,” an arresting deputy wrote.

“In addition,” an arrest report states, “the child Victim was also kicked by [Lewis] when the child did not walk properly to [Lewis’] demands.”

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Afternoon Game Drive Paired with Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Afternoon Game Drive Paired with Dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Savannas surrounding Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge offer up a panorama of wildlife as creatures large and small roam the grasses, forage for food and play in harmony. The grounds are home to approximately 200 mammals and exotic birds representing a cross-section of the African palette – bongo, greater kudu, zebra, wildebeest, impala, African spoonbills and Eastern white pelicans, to name a few.

Just before sunset, eager adventurers gather outside the lodge with a guide for a thrilling game-viewing safari. Up to 12 persons can board a specially designed vehicle for a bird’s-eye view of a typical North African safari.

Safari-goers are wide-eyed as many animals move within feet of the vehicle.  Cameras and videos are poised to capture the Africa-like wonders.

The second part of the journey leads to the resort’s signature restaurant, Jiko-The Cooking Place, where a savory South African feast awaits safari-goers. Flavors of Africa fill the air in a memorable multi-course meal served family-style and blending regional spices and grains. Popular South African wines are paired with each course, which includes a sweet display of desserts.

The Wanyama Safari is offered to guests (age 8 and up) staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas, seven days a week at 4 p.m. For reservations, guests can call 407/938-4755, or visit the concierge desk at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge upon check-in.

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Disneyland Rollercoaster Closed After Object Blocks Track

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Disneyland Rollercoaster Closed After Object Blocks Track

According to the OC Register two dozen passengers had to be removed from California Screamin Rollercoaster Friday afternoon due backpack that fell onto the track.

Here are the full details:

Firefighters removed two-dozen people from a rollercoaster at California Adventure after a backpack fell onto the track and stopped the ride Friday afternoon, Disney officials said. A backpack fell out of a “ride vehicle” on the California Screamin’ rollercoaster about 6:30 p.m., landing on the track and causing the other vehicles to automatically stop, Disney spokeswoman Suzi Brown said.

No injuries or collisions were reported.

About 24 people in one of the vehicles were stuck on the track. It took about an hour for firefighters to remove them one at a time by ladder, Brown said.

About 20 fire officials responded, including members of the Anaheim Fire Department’s urban search and rescue team and paramedics stationed at California Adventure.

Rescuers used a ground ladder to reach the riders, who were no more than 20 feet up at the bottom of a loop on the coaster, Anaheim Fire Marshal Jeff Lutz said. The backpack was removed from the track.

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Make your own Disney’s Kona Cafe Breakfast

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Make your own Disney's Kona Cafe Breakfast

Many times we get home from Disney World and wish we would have eaten at a specific restaurant just one more time. Or we find ourselves craving certain foods from our favorite WDW eateries.

As our Disney World vacation gets closer I have been craving Tonga Toast and POG Juice.  So having spent most of the morning looking around the internet I was able to locate a the best Tonga Toast and POG Juice recipes. I attempted to make Tonga Toast in the past without much success unlike POG juice that was quite easy and made up a large batch that lasts all week long.

Quick Tip – Did you know you can get Tonga Toast at Capt Cooks Quick Service Restaurant in the Polynesian Resort for a fraction of the cost of Kona Cafe?

If you have made Tonga Toast that has been close to the original please let me know what you did in the comment box below.

Here is the recipe:

Make your own Disney's Kona Cafe Breakfast

Tonga Toast

Ingredients:

2 slices sourdough bread, cut 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick (Softer the bread the better)
1 banana
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
oil or shortening for frying
whipped butter and/or syrup

Method:

Cut a 1-inch pocket in one side of each bread slice. Cut banana in half crosswise, then split each piece lengthwise. Remove peel and stuff two pieces of fruit in each pocket of bread; set aside. Mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Mix together well the egg, milk and vanilla.

Heat about 4 inches of oil in a pan to 350º F. Dip stuffed bread into egg/milk mixture and let it soak a few seconds to let penetrate bread. Fry bread on both sides in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or wire rack. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve.

Make your own Disney's Kona Cafe Breakfast

POG Juice

If you lived in Hawaii you could drive down to the corner store and pick up some POG juice, but here is the recipe I was able to find around the interwebs so you can make it at home.

Basically it is Passion Fruit Juice, Guava Pineapple, and Orange juice mixed together.

Ratios say 1/3 each but I am sure with some trial and error you could get to to your taste.

 

 

Let us know some of the foods you crave in the comment box below.

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Disney Confidential: Helena Bonham Carter on The Lone Raner and Disney pens Gargoyles Movie

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Disney Confidential: Helena Bonham Carter on The Lone Raner and Disney pens Gargoyles Movie

Hey there guys and gals. Anonymouse here.

I have some interesting Movie News/Gossip today.

First off my favorite witch from the Harry Potter – Helena Bonham Carter is striking a deal with Disney to be in the Johnny Depp Film The Lone Ranger.

Here is the scoop from Geeks of Doom:

It’s being reported that Helena Bonham Carter, Barry Pepper, and Dwight Yoakam are all in talks to join Walt Disney’s revival of The Lone Ranger.

The trio join stars Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer on the project, as well as director Gore Verbinski, who of course directed Depp in the first Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and the recently released Rango.

Depp is playing the role of Tonto, while The Social Network star, Hammer, will be playing the title character, who’s attacked and left for dead by a ruthless gang before putting on the mask and becoming the Ranger. Yoakam would be playing the leader of said gang, while Bonham Carter would be the Madame of a brothel and Pepper an officer in the military.

As if that wasnt news enough even more Nerdy Disney news came outta Hollywood yesterday. I can’t believe it has been a whole year since I reported on the Gargoyles Movie. I can hardly contain contain myself.

Well it seems the Gargoyle train hasnt picked up much speed as of yet. So far 2 writers are attached to the film. They brought you the Emmy Oscar Rotten Tomato film G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra. David Elliot and Paul Lovett  are working together to write the story to this Disney Film that will be nothing like the 90’s tv show.

Chip has asked for a moment of passing gas silence for the super awesome 90s cartoon Gargoyles. I am sure this film will probably be another Mars Needs Moms which is coming to Bluray August 9th.

Anywho that is all the Disney Gossip I have right now.

Got any good rumors?  Please email me at [email protected] or on my Facebook Page.

 

 

 

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