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Disney Interactive Studios Announce Lego – Pirates of the Caribbean Video Game

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Disney Interactive Studios Announce Lego – Pirates of the Caribbean Video Game

Disney Interactive Studios and TT Games today announced that they are joining with The LEGO Group to bring Jack Sparrow and other familiar characters to life in virtual LEGO(R) adventures with LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game.

The video game is being developed by TT Games, the group behind a portfolio of critically acclaimed, best-selling LEGO video games, and will be published by Disney Interactive Studios for the Wii(TM) console, Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Games For Windows — LIVE and the Nintendo DS(TM) family of hand-held systems.

The video games will be released simultaneously with the highly anticipated new film “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” in May 2011.

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will be based in the world of the globally successful film franchise, incorporating storylines, locations and characters from the first three films (“pirates of the caribbean:The Curse of the Black Pearl)(” “pirates of the caribbean:Dead Man’s Chest” and “Pirates of the Caribbean) as well as the upcoming fourth film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will re-create the action, adventure and memorable moments of the Pirates of the Caribbean mythology in LEGO form, incorporating the humor of LEGO minifigures and fantastic worlds built from LEGO bricks and elements for players to explore. Players can take on the roles of more than 70 characters and experience the pirate adventure, irreverent humor and amazing creatures of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, through action-adventure gameplay and hilariously quirky LEGO cut scenes. Throughout the game, players will also have the freedom to explore environments from the highly acclaimed movie series in more than 20 levels. The game features two-player cooperative mode, in which players each control a character to experience the story together, and freeplay mode, which lets players return to levels to discover new items.

“Pirates of the Caribbean is a globally successful franchise based in action, adventure and humor perfectly suited for a LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game adaptation,” said Graham Hopper, executive vice president and general manager, Disney Interactive Studios. “Combining the excitement of playing as Jack Sparrow and other recognizable characters from the franchise will make the game fun for players of all ages throughout the world.”

“The action-packed world of Pirates of the Caribbean is a perfect fit for LEGO video games,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director of TT Games Publishing. “With so many wonderful characters, in such amazing environments, our teams are having great fun — and we’re sure that players will, too.”

To date, the Pirates of the Caribbean movies have generated more than $2.5 billion at the global box office while the multiple Pirates of the Caribbean video games have sold more than 6 million units globally.

In a companion release today, Disney Consumer Products and The LEGO Group announced an upcoming collection of LEGO brand Pirates of the Caribbean construction sets that will launch in conjunction with the video game and film release in Spring 2011

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Super Spud Sing A Long Contest and Instant Win Game for Free Disney Trip

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Super Spud Sing A Long Contest and Instant Win Game for Free Disney Trip

Submit a video of yourself singing the Super Spud Song and you could win a trip to Disney World or consolation prizes of Flip Mini HD video cameras. Plus, for visiting the site, you can also win instant prizes of free Bob Evans mashed potatoes.

Click the Picture above to enter.

Details:

Eligibility:

USA, 13+

Start Date:

October 25, 2010

End Date:

November 28, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Entry Frequency:

1 x daily per person.

Sweepstakes Prizes:

Contest Prizes:
Grand Prize: A trip for 4 to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL including airfare, a stay at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista, rental car, and Disney World 3-day Park Hopper passes. (ARV: $5,000)
Finalist Prizes (10): A Flip Mini HD video camera. (ARV: $229.99)Instant Win Prizes:
1st Prizes (10): A 1-year supply of Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes awarded as 52 coupons for packages of Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes. (ARV: $200)
2nd Prizes (340): A coupon for a package of Bob Evans Mashed potatoes. (ARV: $4)

Additional Comments:

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Happy 82nd Birthday to Mickey Mouse

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Happy 82nd Birthday to Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is arguably the most famous of the Disney cartoon characters. Making his debut in “Steamboat Willie” at the Colony Theatre in New York City on November 18, 1928, Mickey went on to star in over 120 different cartoons. He also starred in “The Mickey Mouse Club” television show of the 1950s.

Mickey Mouse’s original drawings used circles for his head, body and ears. 1939’s “The Pointer” saw a bold, new design for Mickey as his body became more pear-shaped and pupils were added to his eyes to increase his range of expression. Later on, animators of the 1940s would add a perspective aspect to his ears, giving them a three-dimensional effect. This change, however, was short-lived. The Mickey Mouse of today appears much as he did in the early days with the exception of a costume change here and there.

Originally, Mickey was voiced by Walt Disney himself. Later, those duties were assumed by Jim Macdonald and today Wayne Allwine provides Mickey’s distinctive voice.

Mickey Mouse has appeared on thousands of merchandise items, and currently holds the esteemed title of Chief Greeter at the Disney theme parks.

Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!!!

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Walt Disney World Menus Evolving With Healthful Choices

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Walt Disney World Menus Evolving With Healthful Choices

It’s all about healthful choices as Walt Disney World quick-service and fast-casual restaurants refine their menus.  French fries aren’t going away, but menus are being revised with well-balanced options – at least one low-fat and one vegetarian entrée at all table service restaurants, and side options to include salads and fresh fruit.

Revised menus require that no more than 35 percent of calories can come from fat – saturated fat and sugar must account for no more than 10 percent of the meal’s calories. And chefs keep tinkering with recipes, such as smoothies, now made with non-fat yogurt and fresh fruit purees (now 120 calories and the former recipe was 420 calories).

Disney’s Parks & Resorts standard kid’s meals feature healthy side dishes and beverages, and the overwhelming majority of guests opt for healthy options, said Ed Wronski, director of Food and Beverage Concept Development for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Kids’ menus at Disney are evolving, and changes make healthier choices the standard instead of the “alternate.”  Grapes, apples, carrot sticks and unsweetened applesauce in place of french fries and 1 percent milk, or bottled water instead of soda, for instance.  Guests must request fries and sodas (at no additional cost). Surveys show that 60 percent of all quick-service kids’ snacks served healthy option choices.

The number of fresh fruit carts at the parks is steadily increasing while other nutritious snacks like nuts and trail mix are also more readily available.

“The new healthful menus expand the options for our guests,” said Wronski.  “The reaction, both from the chefs and the guests, has been very, very positive.”

Constantly looking for ways to improve the nutritional profiles and tastes of popular entrées, Disney changed to a guest-tested hamburger with fat content less than 20 percent and buns with 10 percent whole wheat.  Quick-service pizzas now have added whole grain to the crusts and lower-fat cheese.

Even desserts get a makeover: anywhere they are served, guests will find options such as reduced fat, low sugar and fresh fruit.

Disney is working with manufacturers to reformulate recipes for candy, packaged food and bakery items sold in the parks, or identifying replacement products as the company continues to phase out added trans-fats.  Portion-controlled snacks and treats and packaging to promote nutritious food are part of the changes.

Catering to Dietary Needs

For lifestyle dining options, or for requests from guests with food allergies or intolerances, there are a wide range of choices, from kosher to gluten and sugar free.  In 2009, Disney tracked nearly a quarter of a million requests for special dietary needs and allergies. Disney recently appointed Chef Gary Jones as a culinary dietary specialist to focus on vitality lifestyle ideas.

With a call three days in advance, Walt Disney World full-service restaurants can accommodate special dietary needs such as allergies to gluten or wheat, shellfish, soy, lactose or milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or eggs.

Lifestyle diets – sugar free, low fat, low sodium, vegetarian or vegan – are easily accommodated.  When guests call 407/WDW-DINE, they can make the request and then talk with their server or the manager when they arrive at the restaurants.

Kosher meals are available at most full-service restaurants and need to be ordered at least 24 hours in advance by calling 407/WDW-DINE.  Meals are Glatt Kosher, prepared in Miami and flown to Walt Disney World Resort.

If you don’t order in advance, kosher meals are always available at the following quick-service locations: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom, World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Everything Pop Shopping and Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Pizzafari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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Black Friday Deals Forever 21 And Disney To Offer “Minnie Muse” Collection This Holiday Season

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Black Friday Deals Forever 21 And Disney To Offer “Minnie Muse” Collection This Holiday Season

Forever 21 and Disney Consumer Products announce their collaboration on a new fashion line of apparel and accessories for young, fashionable women called “Minnie Muse” for Forever 21. Inspired by modernized sketches of style icon Minnie Mouse, the new collection will be available at all Forever 21 stores nationwide and online at Forever21.com starting this week—just in time for the Holidays. The Minnie Muse collection will be comprised of 41 pieces and will also include stationery, accessories and gift items.

To launch the line, Disney and Forever 21 held an exclusive party at the Forever 21 store at Hollywood & Highland with 300 of their top Los Angeles-area customers. Celebrity guests included Bella Thorne and Zendaya Coleman from Disney Channel’s new series Shake It Up, Debby Ryan from Disney Channel’s Suite Life on Deck, reality star Vanessa Simmons (Run’s House, Daddy’s Girls), Kyle Richards and daughters (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), Stephanie Pratt (The Hills) J. Alexander also known as Miss J (America’s Next Top Model) and Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars). The event featured treats from the popular Sweets Truck, “girl power” tunes from guest DJ TeeMaree and live drawings from Disney artist John Quinn, who conceived the new Minnie Muse art style and character poses.

The upcoming collection follows Minnie Mouse shopping in fashion capitals London, Paris and Tokyo in preparation for her line. Disney Consumer Products designed the special Minnie Mouse character art and style guide especially for modern fashionistas, just like Forever 21’s customers. The style is fresh and portrays Minnie Mouse in a whole new way—leggy, modern and glamorous. Priced under $30.00, this is the first iconic “celebrity” muse for the fast fashion retailer’s Twist Collection of clothing and accessories.

“From sequined statement pieces, amazing accessories and must-have tees, Los Angeles fashion icons Disney and Forever 21 have collaborated on a hip new collection inspired by Minnie Mouse,” said Forever 21 Senior Vice President Betsy Zanjani. “Some limited edition pieces feature newly created leggy Minnie Mouse poses designed exclusively for Forever 21 as well as the designer’s take on her iconic ears and other Minnie-esque creations.”

“Around the globe, Minnie Mouse is hotter than ever! We consistently see the fashion world pay tribute to her signature ears, darling bows and polka dots and are thrilled that Forever 21 has found a muse in her too,” said Stephen Teglas, vice president and general manager of Fashion & Home North America at Disney Consumer Products. “Minnie Mouse’s adventurous and girly spirit will especially appeal to the young fashionable Forever 21 customer.”

For more information please go to: www.forever21.com/minniemuse/

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Disney Dream Begins Journey to Completion During ‘Conveyance’ on River Ems

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Disney Dream Begins Journey to Completion During 'Conveyance' on River Ems

The Disney Dream cruise ship departed the Meyer Werft shipyard today on its conveyance down the River Ems, traveling from the ship’s inland birthplace in Papenburg, Germany to the North Sea at the port of Eemshaven, The Netherlands.  The journey began with a firework display as the ship passed through the first sea lock exiting the harbor, completing yet another milestone as the ship moves closer to its maiden voyage on Jan. 26, 2011, from Port Canaveral, Florida.

The conveyance process is a unique maneuver for ships built by the Meyer Werft shipyard, the only place in the world where this process occurs. The journey involves moving the ship some 26 miles down the winding River Ems.  In some areas, railroad bridges have been dismantled with sections lifted out to allow the ship’s passage.

“With the conveyance of the Disney Dream, we have reached yet another milestone for the third ship in our fleet,” said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. “It won’t be long before our guests finally experience the inspired innovation and extraordinary creative content that makes this ship so magnificent and so unique. From an exhilarating ride on the AquaDuck to dazzling stage shows and exquisite French cuisine at Remy, the incredible offerings on the Disney Dream will delight everyone who steps aboard.”

Tens of thousands of local residents lined the shore to see the Disney Dream and some of its new and innovative features, like the AquaDuck water coaster, which winds around the ship’s iconic funnels.

“All of us at Meyer Werft and throughout the community of Papenburg are very proud to see this ‘Dream’ ship through its historic conveyance,” said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft.  “As the largest ship this yard has built, our entire community feels a tremendous sense of achievement and a deep connection to this exceptional vessel.”

Prior to the conveyance, the Disney Dream underwent its float out on Oct. 30.  For the last two weeks, testing on the ship’s functional features has taken place in the Meyer Werft harbor, while work on the interior areas continued.  As the ship concludes the conveyance, it will move into what is known as the test-and-adjust period, departing Eemshaven for sea trials.  After sea trials, the ship will travel to Hamburg, Germany for a short final dry docking.  The ship then returns to Bremerhaven, Germany, for the delivery ceremony in which Meyer Werft will officially deliver the Disney Dream to Disney Cruise Line.  Here the ship will welcome its remaining crew members before departing for its home in Port Canaveral in Florida.

The Disney Dream is the first of two new Disney ships being built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany.  The Disney Fantasy is also currently in production and is scheduled to set sail on its maiden voyage on April 7, 2012.

Disney Dream Begins Journey to Completion During 'Conveyance' on River Ems

Disney Dream Innovations
Known for establishing the family cruise market when the Disney Magic debuted in 1998, Disney Cruise Line continues to build upon this success with a focus on the legacy and heritage of The Walt Disney Company’s most known assets – master storytelling, world-class entertainment and legendary guest service. In addition to all of the features Disney Cruise Line is known for, the Disney Dream will have several new notable innovations for guests to enjoy.

  • AquaDuck, a first-of-its-kind water coaster, is an exhilarating, high-speed thrill ride that combines all the ups and downs of a roller coaster with all the twists and turns of a water slide.
  • Magical Portholes offer a “virtual window” to the world for inside staterooms, with a real-time view outside the ship where high-definition cameras feed live video to each stateroom.
  • Enchanted Art immerses guests in Disney storytelling and looks like other hanging art pieces around the ship, but is actually a framed LCD screen with technology that recognizes a guest is present.
  • Remy, an exquisite top-deck restaurant, only for adults, with incredible ocean views and French-inspired, gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs.

New Itineraries

With the addition of two new ships, Disney Cruise Line is able to more formally expand its itineraries to new destinations, including Alaska, while continuing to offer cruises to some of the line’s most popular itineraries.

The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Fla., while sister ship Disney Fantasy, is set to sail seven-night alternating eastern and western Caribbean itineraries, also from Port Canaveral, beginning in 2012.  The Disney Magic will continue sailing seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises, before returning to the Mediterranean for another summer of cruising in this region in 2011.  The Disney Wonder will begin 2011 by repositioning to the West Coast of the U.S., sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles, while spending the summer sailing first-ever Alaskan itineraries from Vancouver.

Based in Celebration, Fla., the Disney Cruise Line experience is focused on providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create.  Most recently, the company was recognized as the top cruise experience by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.  Disney Cruise Line was voted the No. 1 cruise experience in the magazine’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards in the mega-ship category.

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888-DCL-2500.  Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.

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Disney Store Tangled Craft Event This Weekend!

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Disney Store Tangled Craft Event This Weekend!

oin Disney Store for a hair-raising craft experience!

Kids will participate in a Tangled storytime introducing characters from the film as well as the concept of the paper lanterns in the story. Next, kids ages 6 and up will create a personalized lantern to celebrate Rapunzel’s birthday.

Saturday, November 20
Session 1 – 10:00 am
Session 2 – 11:30 am

*Minimum age for participation is 6 years. Event limited to a maximum of 50 children per session. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Pollo Campero and Fresh A-Peel Open in Downtown Disney Marketplace

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Pollo Campero and Fresh A-Peel Open in Downtown Disney Marketplace

Visitors to Downtown Disney® Marketplace will experience the amazing flavors of Pollo Campero, an international Latin chicken quick service restaurant, and the first-of-its-kind Fresh A-Peel, featuring made-to-order fresh selections.

At Pollo Campero, Walt Disney World® guests can savor combinations of freshly prepared Latin chicken, unique flavorful side dishes such as yuca fries and sweet plantains, and Latin drinks including horchata and tamarindo. Pollo Campero’s fried and grilled chicken is marinated, sending the distinctive Pollo Campero flavor all the way to the bone. Fried chicken is hand-breaded in seasoned flour and slowly pressure-cooked without trans-fats, resulting in a flavorful and juicy meal. Grilled chicken features the taste of lime and orange juices, red bell peppers, and a special blend of Latin herbs and spices.

“Today is a landmark day for Pollo Campero,” said Roberto Denegri, president and chief operating officer of Campero USA. “We’re thrilled to open our newest restaurant at Disney, the No. 1 family vacation destination in the world. Most importantly, we’re excited to introduce guests to the fantastic flavors of our legendary Latin chicken.”

Inspired by Disney’s commitment to offer its guests great-tasting more healthful options, award-winning restaurateur Larry Levy and Pollo Campero teamed up to create Fresh A-Peel. Operating in the same location as Pollo Campero, Fresh A-Peel features a nutritious and delicious array of hot-off-the-grill items and chef-prepared salads and wraps, as well as gluten-free cupcakes and bakery treats.

“Our menu relies on the freshest, most flavorful ingredients,” said Mr. Levy. “I wanted to create nutritious foods even my grandchildren would love. All of them have favorites on the Fresh A-Peel menu, whether they are picky eaters or adventurous tasters.”

The restaurant has a back-to-basics approach to serving family favorites that are prepared in a better-for-you way. Chef-prepared entrees including salads are made with locally grown produce and available in a bowl or as a wrap, and all-natural burgers are prepared to order and packed with flavor. Balanced kids meals are served with fresh fruit and healthy sides, while other delicious menu offerings are gluten-free, low-sodium and vegetarian.

“This single restaurant offers guests an incredible range of dining choices, all in one location,” said Adam Cummis, president of the joint venture. “Not only can guests order Pollo Campero’s legendary fried or grilled chicken and signature side dishes, but they can also indulge in Fresh A-Peel’s nutritious and delicious meals. By pairing these two concepts together, we’ve created a destination that offers something for every diner, and we’re changing the way people think about quick dining.”

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Kids Sail Free on Spring 2011 Cruises

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Kids Sail Free on Spring 2011 Cruises

Travel Dates: January 3 – March 5, 2011

Kids Sail Free on select Caribbean Disney Cruises during the travel dates listed above. Book a verandah stateroom and kids ages 17 and under, traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom, sail FREE on most 7-night Caribbean cruises.

Please note the 5-night Bahamian Disney Cruise on January 3, 2011 is included in this special also.

Not all cruises may be available, and the 7 night cruise starting February 19, 2011 is not available. This special is only available on the 7 night cruises sailing out of Port Canaveral.


Get a Quote

Contact your travel agent to book today:
Pixie Vacations
www.PixieVacations.com
email: [email protected]
phone: 678-815-1584

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The Walt Disney World Moms Panel and Celebrity Guests Star in New Vacation Planning Videos

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The Walt Disney World Moms Panel and Celebrity Guests Star in New Vacation Planning Videos

Need suggestions on how to plan an unforgettable family getaway? Look no further than the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Disney’s 43 park-savvy parents have released a new set of online videos featuring their favorite one-of-a-kind experiences available to Walt Disney World guests. A special additional to the Moms Panel video collection, found at www.disneyworldmoms.com, celebrity “Disney Moms” Whoopi Goldberg and Teri Hatcher share their own special family travel tips. Visitors also can tag along with panelists for a pirate-themed journey across the “seas” of Walt Disney World Resort or learn what spectacular celebrations Disney has in store this holiday season.

“We are privileged to have such a knowledgeable group of moms and dads who are so eager to document their Disney fun and share it with others,” said Leanne Jakubowski, director, Social Media, Walt Disney World Resort. “The Moms Panel videos provide families with an engaging, visual way to discover how they can experience the magic, helping them to plan a truly memorable and personalized vacation.”

New Celebrity Videos
Grandma Whoopi’s Wisdom — The highly accomplished funny woman makes it clear that she enjoys being a grandmother, and reveals that one of her favorite places to spoil her grandkids is at Disney parks!

Teri Hatches a Plan! — “Desperate Housewives” star and key contributor to website GetHatched.com, Teri Hatcher gives advice on how to calmly chase your kids around a theme park and have fun in the process!

New Walt Disney World Mom s Panel Videos
Twas The Night Before. . . — Panelist Amanda reads from her new “classic” storybook about the joys of visiting Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays.

Doug the Wedding Whisperer — Moms Panelist Doug Ingersoll helps a lucky couple plan their special day at Disney. This Disney dad makes sure every matrimonial moment is filled with magic.

Rustic Fun the Disney Way — Disney mom Dorothy Drakos says “yee haw!” and shows visitors how to have a rootin’ tootin’ good time at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.

Join a Pirate Voyage! — Panelists Marc Lorenzo, Allison Valdes and Suzannah DiMarzio experience the “Wishes” fireworks spectacular and Electrical Water Pageant on the Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage, a pirate-themed nighttime voyage across Seven Seas Lagoon.

Bernie’s Best Budget Tips — Disney dad Bernie gives guests the scoop on stretching those Disney dollars to have a magical vacation without breaking the bank.

Concierge Stays With Chris — Chris Gildea takes a stroll on the luxury side of Walt Disney World Resort and shows the VIP options available when staying at a Disney resort with concierge level accommodations.

These new videos and more are available through the Walt Disney World Moms Panel website, www.disneyworldmoms.com. Visitors to the panel will find additional “How-to” videos on a variety of topics from pre-trip packing to in-park pin trading, as well as an extensive library of celebrity travel tips from actress Angela Bassett, Joey Fatone of “Dancing with the Stars,” television personality Joan Lunden, Lisa Whelchel from “The Facts of Life,” Alfonso Ribeiro of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and many others!

Guests can also access a wealth of planning advice from the Walt Disney World Moms Panel in the “Tips & Advice — Walt Disney World” section of The Weather Channel online at www.weather.com.

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Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: Cooking the Old-Fashioned Way

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Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Cooking the Old-Fashioned Way

Down-home cooking reflecting the spirit of the American pioneer tempts modern-day appetites at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

Mealtime traditions of the grand lodges of the late 1800s are captured, from the types of food and cooking methods to the dining-room ambiance of the lodge’s restaurants: chefs slow-smoking meats and serving up fresh fruit cobbler for dessert; high, wood-beamed ceilings, and dormers framing views of waterfalls, tall pines and Bay Lake.

Dining options at the 728-room lodge include: Whispering Canyon, a family-style cafe; Artist Point, the resort’s signature restaurant featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine; cafeteria-style Roaring Fork; Cub’s Den, a retreat for kids; and Territory Lounge.

Whispering Canyon Cafe

Overlooking the expansive, log-structured lobby, Whispering Canyon Cafe offers a family-style, all-you-can-eat feast in an American West motif.

“We hope to achieve a homelike feeling with old-fashioned cooking served family-style,” said Chef Lorene Vanetti.  “We are using natural cooking techniques — smoking, grilling and barbecuing — which are consistent with the time period the lodge reflects.”

Aromas of breakfast meats, home fries and scrambled eggs welcome hungry pioneers to breakfast. As high noon approaches, you can choose our family-style skillet lunch or pick from our full a la carte menu featuring hot and cold sandwiches, salads and a full-choice dessert board.

Suppertime features an all-you-can-eat sampling of oven-roasted chicken, pulled pork, smoked pork ribs and smoked brisket, served with salads, vegetables and home-made breads.

Artist Point
The beauty and the mystery of the American Northwest is recalled at Artist Point — a specialty restaurant decorated with dramatic landscape art from the era. The eatery offers an elegant yet casual dining experience with a light wood design, a high-beamed cathedral ceiling, and dormer windows allowing natural lighting to illuminate. The windowed restaurant allows a panoramic view of the courtyard, waterfalls and Bay Lake.
Traditional Northwestern dinner specialties include cedar-roasted Pacific king salmon, braised buffalo short rib and pan-seared duck breast. All wines are from the Pacific Northwest.

Territory Lounge, Roaring Fork, Cub’s Den
Between Whispering Canyon and Artist Point is Territory Lounge, themed with Teddy Roosevelt in mind for his contribution to the National Park system. Territory Lounge is open daily, serving cocktails, specialty drinks and Pacific Northwest wines. Appetizers and snacks are available from 5-10 p.m.
The Cub’s Den is a children’s dining and entertainment facility offering video games, movies and fun food for kids, such as hot dogs, pizza and ice cream.
Roaring Fork Snacks and Arcade serves up grilled sandwiches and snacks — cafeteria style — 24 hours a day. Trout Pass, the resort’s pool bar, offers hot dogs and cold sandwiches.
Nestled in the back lobby is the library — a cozy retreat for reading, writing letters or relaxing by the majestic three-sided stone fireplace.
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Hundreds of Disney VoluntEARS Team Up to Clean Up Brevard County Beaches

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Hundreds of Disney VoluntEARS Team Up to Clean Up Brevard County Beaches

A wave of nearly 500 Disney VoluntEARS scoured Brevard County beaches on Nov. 13, clearing more than 2,500 pounds of trash from the coastline as part of the International Coastal Cleanup, the world’s largest volunteer effort to improve the health of the ocean and waterways. Disney VoluntEARS, working with the Ocean Conservancy, Keep Brevard Beautiful, United States Coast Guard and the Canaveral Port Authority, represented the largest group of participants in the community-wide clean up event.

“More than 60 percent of trash found along our beaches and waterways originate on land, threatening marine wildlife and undermining tourism and other economic activities.” said Leonardo Viana, manager of Strategic Partnerships for the Ocean Conservancy. “We really appreciate Disney’s participation in such an important global movement to keep our waterways and beaches clean for everyone.”

Joined by friends and family, Disney VoluntEARS from Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering lent a hand to preserve Florida’s natural beauty and protect the environment by cleaning nearly four miles of beach near the Disney Cruise Line terminal in Port Canaveral. Their efforts will help keep trash and debris out of local waterways, protect sea life and make the beaches more enjoyable. The majority of items picked up were cigarette butts, plastic wrappers and fishing line.

“Stopping to pick up pieces of trash or debris on the beach and other waterways is a simple way people can make a difference for wildlife in their communities,” said Jackie Ogden, vice president of Animal Programs and Environmental Initiatives for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. “Each item collected today represents one less risk to marine animals and that is what the cleanup is all about.”

The cleanup is part of Disney’s ongoing commitment to the Central Florida community as it prepares to bring its newest ship, The Disney Dream, home to Port Canaveral on January 4. Disney’s involvement in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup spans seven years; since 2003, more than 2,300 VoluntEARS have picked up more than 28,500 pounds of garbage at Florida Coastal Cleanup events.

The Walt Disney Company, through the Disney VoluntEARS program, provides opportunities for Cast Members to contribute their time and expertise toward positively impacting their communities. Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS are active in Central Florida; in 2009 they gave a record 251,000 hours in service to our community ranging from serving meals to the homeless to coaching Little League.

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