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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule July 2011

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

Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule July 2011

Review: Cars 2 the video game for the Nintendo Wii

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.

Review: Cars 2 the video game for the Nintendo Wii

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

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.
  • 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

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.

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

‘Fantasmic!’ Expands to Seven Nights a Week

‘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.

 

‘Fantasmic!’ Expands to Seven Nights a Week

‘Fantasmic!’ Expands to Seven Nights a Week

Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe App for iPad

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#.

Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe App for iPad

Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Unveiled

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

Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Unveiled

Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Unveiled

Video: Cars 2 Meet & Greet Construction Update at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Video: Cars 2 Meet & Greet Construction Update at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Great news The Cars 2 Meet & Greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting close to ready for guests! Check out the video from Jeff Lange for a sneak peak.

Visit Jeff’s websites: http://JeffLangeDVD.com & http://MouseSteps.com. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/JeffLangeDVD & http://twitter.com/Mousesteps or Subscribe to their channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JeffLangeDVD

Video shot and edited by Jeff Lange.

Video: Cars 2 Meet & Greet Construction Update at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Great American Family Vacation Sweepstakes

Disney's Great American Family Vacation Sweepstakes

Hit the road this summer!

You and your family could win a trip to Yellowston National Park and a Coleman Camping Prize Package!

Grand Prize:

  • $4,000 towards a family trip to Yellowstone National Park!
  • A Coleman Package consisting of: one Instant Tent 8, one Quad Latern, one RoadTrip Grill LXE, one 24-piece enamelware/cutlery set, one 50 qt. Wheeled Xtreme Cooler, four adjustable comfort sleeping bags, four XL Quad Chairs, four 32 oz aluminum bottles, one CPX 4D high tech lantern, and one 6V rechargeable batter pack.

For more details and to enter click here or the picture above.

 

Disney's Great American Family Vacation Sweepstakes

Disney Gospel Choir Fest is Coming September 10th to Epcot

Disney Gospel Choir Fest is Coming September 10th to Epcot

I am pleased to announce that Disney Youth Programs has the privilege of hosting Disney’s Gospel Choir Fest for the second year on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort. Participating choirs receive valuable feedback from EMI Gospel record-label representatives and the winning ensemble will have the opportunity to take center stage and perform during Saturday evening’s Night of Joy at the Magic Kingdom Park. Night of Joy is a contemporary Christian music festival featuring live performances by today’s top bands in contemporary Christian rock, pop and gospel. The video below highlights the University of Oregon’s Gospel Singers, last year’s winners of the event. Here’s what they had to say about this special festival.

 

To stay up-to-date with Disney’s Gospel Choir Fest and other Disney Youth Programs music festivals, please visit our Facebook page.

Source Disney Parks Blog

Disney Gospel Choir Fest is Coming September 10th to Epcot

Disney Gospel Choir Fest is Coming September 10th to Epcot

Save Up to 37% Off Your December Stay.

Save Up to 37% Off Your December Stay.

Pixie Vacations is proud to announce it’s latest exclusive offer for  travel to Walt Disney World in December.  Save up to 37% off your resort room plus get your theme park tickets for 10% off.  Buy a two-day ticket or longer and get a FREE water park or DisneyQuest admission!

This offer is available at the following resorts:

Disney’s All Star Music Resort (Value Resort)
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (Moderate Resort)
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort (Deluxe Resort)
Disney’s Polynesian Resort (Deluxe Resort)

Book by:

June 28  through  November 18, 2011

Travel Window:

12/15 – 12/21/11

Examples:

Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Room: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Sample Party: 2 adults, 2 children (age 8 & 12)
Park Tickets: 6 Day Base Tickets
Disney Dining Plan: Plus Dining
EXTRA: 1-Day Ticket into Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, or DisneyQuest for each person in the party.

Standard Price: $4128.99

Vacation Package Price: $3185.60 (Save $943.39)


Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Resort

Room: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Sample Party: 2 adults, 2 children (age 8 & 12)
Park Tickets: 6 Day Base Tickets
Disney Dining Plan: Plus Dining
EXTRA: 1-Day Ticket into Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, or DisneyQuest for each person in the party.

Standard Price: $3864.55

Vacation Package Price: $2999.98 (Save $864.57)

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Room: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Sample Party: 2 adults, 2 children (age 8 & 12)
Park Tickets: 6 Day Base Tickets
Disney Dining Plan: Plus Dining
EXTRA: 1-Day Ticket into Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, or DisneyQuest for each person in the party.

Standard Price:  $2733.95

Vacation Package Price:  $2381.23 (Save $352.72)
To Book:

Click here to get a detailed Disney World quote for your specific vacation dates.

Contact Pixie Vacations

Website: www.PixieVacations.com
Phone: 678-815-1584
Email: [email protected]

This Exclusive offer is ONLY available to guests that book with Pixie Vacations.
The number of rooms and dates are limited so contact Pixie Vacations ASAP.

Other Pixie Exclusive Disney Vacation Packages:
Disney Food and Wine October Vacation Package (October)
Disney World Late Summer Offer (July / August)

 

Save Up to 37% Off Your December Stay.

Win a Pretty Little Liars: Complete First Season DVD!

Win a Pretty Little Liars: Complete First Season DVD!

Great news! We are giving away a Complete First Season DVD of the hit ABC Family Show – Pretty Little Liars!

In case you haven’t see it here are the details:

Rosewood is a perfect little town. So quiet and pristine, you’d never guess it holds so many secrets.
Some of the ugliest ones belong to the prettiest girls in town — Aria, Spencer, Hanna and Emily, four
estranged friends whose darkest secrets are about to unravel.

One year ago, Alison, the Queen Bee of their group, disappeared and the girls swore they’d never tell
what really happened that night. They thought their secrets would bond them together, but just the
opposite is true. Then again, who’s to say what the truth is in Rosewood. It seems everyone in town is
lying about something.

Now, as the mystery surrounding Alison’s disappearance resurfaces, the girls begin getting messages
from “A,” saying – and threatening – things only Alison would know. But it couldn’t be Alison. Could it?
Whoever it is, they seem to know all the girls’ secrets, and seem to be watching their every move. The
girls are friends again, but will they be there for each other if their dark secrets come to light?

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I will be counting each share and stream as an entry to our Giveaway! I will pick 1 winner on Friday June 24th at 9am EST. The  winner will have 24 hours to contact me back and supply me with their address so we can get your DVD out to you ASAP!!!

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