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Disney Dream’s Spectacles Take Cruise Ship Family Entertainment to New Heights

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Chip
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Disney Dream’s Spectacles Take Cruise Ship Family Entertainment to New Heights

Talk about elevating cruise ship entertainment to new heights: A little mermaid soars over the stage in a stunning aerial ballet … Pirates rappel from atop the ship’s funnel during a swashbuckling adventure … The evening sky lights up with a dazzling spectacle of sound and color.

When the Disney Dream sets sail in January 2011, Disney Cruise Line is more than just raising the bar with entertainment designed to charm and bedazzle the entire family. Guests will delight to some of the most elaborate original musicals presented at sea, over-the-top deck parties and, bursting above it all, the largest fireworks spectacular aboard a cruise ship.

It’s Show Time!
Every night is show time at Walt Disney Theatre, an elegant, 1,340-seat entertainment palace that is at once classic and ultra-modern. Spanning three decks with orchestra and balcony seating, the theater is resplendent with art deco styling recalling luxurious show places of a bygone time. At the same time, it is equipped with theatrical technology that makes it one of the most advanced venues on land or sea, allowing producers to bring original productions and Disney stories to life in a whole new way.

The lineup of musicals presented at Walt Disney Theatre includes:

“Disney’s Believe”
Headlining the musical repertoire is “Disney’s Believe,” an original stage spectacular premiering aboard the Disney Dream. Combining a heartfelt story with a captivating musical score, the lavish production tells the story of a workaholic father who, through the power of Disney magic, reconnects with his daughter and learns a valuable lesson about what is important in life.

“Disney’s Believe” takes guests to the garden of Dr. Cornelius Greenaway, a brilliant botanist obsessed with cultivating his precious plants. Dr. Greenaway is so preoccupied with his garden that he overlooks the birthday of his daughter, Sophia. Saddened, Sophia makes a special birthday wish and the impossible happens: Genie from Disney’s “Aladdin” appears to make her wish come true.

Joined by a host of other characters, Genie takes Dr. Greenaway on an enchanting journey into the world of Disney stories. Through spirited production numbers, Dr. Greenaway learns that magic is real and is embodied in his beloved daughter.

More than 20 of Disney’s most beloved characters take the stage during “Disney’s Believe,” including Cinderella, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Belle (“Beauty and The Beast”), Rafiki (“The Lion King”) and Princess Tiana (“The Princess and The Frog”).

‘The Golden Mickeys’: A Timeless Tribute
“The Golden Mickeys,” an award-style show celebrating the musical heritage of Disney animated films, is a Disney Cruise Line guest favorite. On the Disney Dream, the show gets an extra sprinkle of glitz and glamour with new musical numbers, enhanced technology and dazzling special effects.

New production numbers include an aerial ballet featuring Ariel from “The Little Mermaid,” an elegant ballroom waltz inspired by “Beauty and the Beast” featuring the Beast’s transformation into a prince, and a romantic duet performed by Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, lead characters of Disney’s newest animated feature, “Tangled.”

‘Villains Tonight!’
The malevolent world of the Disney villains takes a comical spin in “Villains Tonight!,” the first full-scale musical production dedicated to the Disney villains. The show is a fun-filled musical comedy starring Hades (“Hercules”), who embarks on a quest filled with wacky antics and amusing musical numbers to bring evil back into the Underworld.

“Villains Tonight!” features a “Who’s Who” of Disney “baddies,” including Jafar (“Aladdin”), Ursula (“The Little Mermaid”), the Evil Queen (“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”), Captain Hook (“Peter Pan”) and Scar (“The Lion King”).

Party on Deck
In addition to nightly stage productions, Disney Cruise Line brings the upper decks of the Disney Dream to life with incredible live entertainment.

The fun begins with “Sailing Away,” a “welcome aboard” show starring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the Disney gang. The show is a celebration of the fun aboard a Disney cruise, building to the exciting sounding of the ship’s horn.

On a special night each cruise, the entire Disney Dream transforms into a pirate ship with two new events brimming with buccaneer fun and a new fireworks spectacular.

The evening kicks off on the Donald Pool stage with “Mickey’s Pirates IN the Caribbean,” a family-friendly interactive show featuring the famous Disney characters. Guests become members of Mickey’s Pirate Crew as they participate on a series of pirate-themed musical numbers.

Later in the evening, a special appearance by Captain Jack Sparrow, from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, kicks off “Club Pirate,” a high-tech, open-air dance party on the upper decks of the ship. Guests unleash their inner pirate and dance their boots off during this family-friendly and electrifying bash featuring stunning visuals and special effects.

Fireworks at Sea
The only cruise line to feature fireworks at sea, Disney Cruise Line ups the entertainment ante and lights up the sky with the largest fireworks extravaganza presented aboard a cruise ship.

As an addition to the “Pirates IN the Caribbean” celebration, the skies above the Disney Dream explode with brilliant colors during “Buccaneer Blast!” With more “bang” than ever before, the pyrotechnic spectacular is choreographed to a dramatic score featuring songs from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, Peter Pan and the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at the Disney theme parks.

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Disney Stars “Rock Out This Planet” at Wyland Living Green Fair

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Chip
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Disney Stars "Rock Out This Planet" at Wyland Living Green Fair

Helping to “recycle some fun” while sharing the “living green” message with their fans… Sound Tree Entertainment brings Disney Channel stars Anna Margaret, Jasmine Sagginario, and Ryan Newman to “Rock Out This Planet” with performances at the upcoming 2010 Wyland Living Green Fair set to take root in Downtown Boca on Saturday afternoon, November 6th.

Free and open-to-the-public fan fun begins at 1 p.m. with an “up close and personal” autograph-signing session with all three Disney stars, followed by 2010 Young Artist Award recipient Ryan Newman for her role in Disney Channel’s Zeke and Luther taking the stage at 2:30 p.m. to host an eco-friendly fashion show. Newman will open the show with her debut song “If You Wanna Go” that encouraging kids to have confidence to follow their dreams.

At 4:30 p.m. Radio Disney’s “Next Best Thing” winner Jasmine Sagginario — whose hit songs include “Make a Movie”, “The Next Me”, and “Boy Crazy” — will be the opening act for the Anna Margaret concert at Mizner Park Amphitheater; tickets are $12 for general admission with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Wyland Foundation (www.wylandfoundation.org).  Anna Margaret will be performing pop songs to her inspirational ballads “I Can” and “Heal Us All” which she co-wrote with her mother; the latter, “Heal Us All” was chosen by the Governor of Louisiana as the theme song for the Gulf Oil Relief program with a portion of funds being donated to the cause. She will also be performing her latest single “I Want 2 Go” that was recently chosen as the new theme song for Disney Parks and Resort Summer Nighttastic Campaign.

“The concert and fashion show will be key experiences at the Wyland Living Green Fair, an interactive community experience that is all about each individual: their health, prosperity, and their planet,” noted David Etzler, founder of the Wyland Living Green Fair. “We are delighted that Sound Tree Entertainment chose to partner with our event by bringing great eco-committed talent and role models for our youth to spread the green message.”

The 2010 Wyland Living Green Fair (WLGF)– set for Saturday and Sunday, November 6-7, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Downtown Boca — is a free and open-to-the-public regional interactive community experience that brings together art, community involvement, and awareness to teach individuals, families and businesses how easily they can go green in just a few simple steps, do better for the Earth and live a higher quality of lifestyle.

Done in an entertaining way, activities will engage fairgoers of all ages through an array of interactive experiences that include Wyland painting 50-foot murals with South Florida children (a new one each day); product showcases; unique exhibitions; stage performances; organic cooking demos by South Florida chefs and food tastings; displays of eco-friendly hybrid cars; previews of organic fashions; a Kids Eco-zone; the Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center complete with a 40-person theater, a running river, video microscopes, a watershed exhibit with actual rainfall; Wyland’s Extreme Water Journey Maze; movies; live entertainment; concert performances by Disney Channel and Radio Disney teen stars, and a host of other activities. A portion of proceeds benefit the Wyland Foundation (www.wylandfoundation.org).

Wyland — who was hailed a “Marine Michelangelo” by USA Today and is a leading international advocate for marine resource conservation — is lending his name and commitment to this year’s fair as the City of Boca Raton that serves as host to the fair, lends the green space in Downtown Boca.    WLGF Eco-friendly sponsors include PNC Bank, the official WLGF Banking Sponsor; JM Family Enterprises, the official WLGF Education Outreach Sponsor; Boca Raton Resort & Club, the official WLGF Hotel; Kohler; Office Depot; Whole Foods; Toyota: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC; JM Lexus; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida; GGP; Royal Palm Place;  Kaye Communications, Inc., and  Boca Raton Symphonia.  Partners include the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Florida Atlantic University, and Sound Tree Entertainment. To purchase concert tickets on line visit www.livinggreenfair.com.  For continuous news updates on the Wyland Living Green Fair, visit www.livinggreenfair.com, follow the fair on twitter/green_fair, friend the fair on Facebook, email inquiries to [email protected] or call 561-241-7309.

Disney Stars "Rock Out This Planet" at Wyland Living Green Fair

Don’t overlook the Plaza Restaurant at Walt Disney World

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Don't overlook the Plaza Restaurant at Walt Disney World

The most over-looked table service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom has got to be The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street. Most people do not even know it is there! The Plaza sits on the corner of Main Street facing the castle and right next to the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. It is quaint and old-fashioned with Victorian accents throughout the restaurant. The menu consists of the standard fare, burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, but the desserts are what stand out the most here. On a recent visit, our group had one of everything! The brownie sundae was AMAZING and one of my favorite desserts of the week. No one in our party of 6 had any problems finding something enticing on the menu and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. At The Plaza, the portions are huge and the prices are low. This is a great option for anyone not on the dining plan. For just a few dollars more than counter service, you can have a great meal and a break from the heat as The Plaza is well air-conditioned.

Celebrations are plentiful at The Plaza. During our visit, there were several birthdays and anniversaries that were given much fan-fare, including decorated tables with pixie dust. The cast members were wonderful and treated each celebration as if it were the most important event that day.

One never knows what will happen when at Disney World and we experienced this first hand. Unbeknownst to us, a cast member had been talking to our son Jacob, 8, during our meal and we thought she was just being friendly but apparently she was on a mission! Jacob was surprised when he heard his name being called out by a man decorated with a sash and an old fashioned hat. He was given the honorary distinction of Junior Mayor of the Magic Kingdom for the day by none other than the Mayor himself. He received a ribbon, a certificate and a fast pass for 6 to be used anywhere in the Magic Kingdom that day! The look on his face when he realized what was happening is a memory that we will remember forever!

Sample Menu items include:

Angus Chuck Cheeseburger – Served on a flour-dusted Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Choose from the following toppings: Cheddar, American cheese, bacon, grilled mushrooms, or grilled onions. Served with your choice of broccoli slaw, homemade chips, or French fries. Veggie Burger available upon request. – $11.99

Grilled Reuben – Thinly sliced corned beef on grilled marble rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. Served with your choice of broccoli slaw, homemade chips, or French fries. – $10.49

Chicken Strawberry Salad – Fresh garden greens, grilled chicken breast, fresh strawberries, and Gorgonzola tossed in a White Zinfandel Vinaigrette dressing. – $12.99

Vegetarian Sandwich – Fresh mozzarella, hummus, basil pesto, cucumber, roasted red pepper, tomato, and lettuce on freshly baked focaccia. Served with your choice of broccoli slaw, homemade chips, or French fries. – $10.49

Brownie Sundae – Vanilla ice cream and a fudge brownie toped with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry. – $5.99

Original Banana Split – Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream topped with hot fudge, strawberry sauce, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and a cherry – $6.49

Creamy Hand-Dipped Milk Shakes – Ice cream flavors: Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, no sugar added raspberry sherbet, no sugar added butter pecan, or nonfat chocolate-vanilla swirl. – $4.69
Ice Cream Float – Vanilla ice cream served with choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Root beer. – $4.49

Debbie Matullo

Pixie Vacations – Disney Vacations

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Don't overlook the Plaza Restaurant at Walt Disney World

Step Up 3 is dancing to 3D, Bluray, DVD and Digital Download on Dec 21st.

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Chip
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Step Up 3 is dancing to 3D, Bluray, DVD and Digital Download on Dec 21st.

Bringing the best in 3D entertainment to consumers at home, on December 21 the dance film sensation Step Up 3 will jump off screens and into living rooms across the country on Blu-ray 3D day-and-date with Blu-ray and DVD from Touchstone Home Entertainment. Pulsating with dazzling choreography, made even more incredible when viewed in 3D, and high-energy chart topping music by some of today’s hottest artists that make you want to move, Step Up 3 is the first dance film shot entirely in 3D making it an innovative third installment in the popular Step Up franchise.

Filmed on location in New York City, Step Up 3 makes everyone in the house want to get up and groove, and is the perfect holiday gift for the whole family. Step Up 3 will be available in several physical and digital download product configurations including a special 3-Disc Combo Pack featuring the film on Blu- ray 3D, Blu-ray, and DVD with Digital Copy; a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray and DVD) and single disc DVD. Download configurations include High Definition and Standard Definition versions of the movie only and the movie with bonus features.

“Step Up 3 on Blu-ray is a dazzling, high-energy, high-definition experience and when I saw these talented performers on the TV screen it took me right back to the energy of the production process,” noted director John M. Chu. “And even more thrilling is that with its availability on Blu-ray 3D, all the vibrance and spectacle of this film will give consumers an incredible in-home 3D experience.”

Chu, who made his directorial debut with Step Up 2: The Streets, again captures the energy and athletic feats of street dancing in eye-popping action with a talented cast of actors who defy gravity with their hip- hop moves in Step Up 3. Featuring multiple dance styles in addition to hip hop, including ballet, tap and tango, there’s a wild, animalistic joy to the dancing that’s irresistible and the talented cast makes it look easy.

The story centers on a pair of gritty street dance squads facing off in the World Jam, a high-stakes showdown that is the hip-hop Olympics and revolves around two couples – Moose and Camille (Adam G. Sevani and Alyson Stoner, from Step Up 2 and Step Up respectively), and new characters Luke and Natalie (Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson).

New York’s intense street dancing underground comes alive in Digital 3D when this tight knit group of street dancers (Malambri, Vinson) team up with Moose (Sevani) and find themselves pitted against the world’s best hip hop dancers in a gravity defying dance exhibition battle that will change their lives forever.

The soundtrack for Step Up 3 features chart-topping music by today’s hottest artists including Flo Rida featuring David Guetta, Trey Songz, Roscoe Dash & T-Pain, Laza Morgan and Wisin y Yandel.

The Step Up 3 special 3-Disc Combo Pack, featuring the film on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, and DVD with Digital Copy carries a suggested retail price of $49.99 (US) or $56.99 (Canada). The film is additionally available as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (BD+DVD) with a suggested retail price of $39.99 (US) or $44.99 (Canada) and also as single disc DVD with a suggested retail price of $29.99 (US) or $35.99 Canada). Movie Download in High Definition has a suggested retail price of $39.99 (US) and in Standard Definition has a suggested retail price of $29.99 (US) or $35.99 (Canada).

Step Up 3 is dancing to 3D, Bluray, DVD and Digital Download on Dec 21st.

BONUS FEATURES

DVD Bonus Features:

• Extra Moves – a music montage featuring the dancers with alternate angles and extra footage
• Making of the Music Videos
• Music Videos:

o “Club Can’t Handle Me” – Flo Rida Featuring David Guetta
o “My Own Step (Theme from Step Up 3)” Roscoe Dash and T-Pain Featuring Fabo
o “Already Taken” – Trey Songz
o “This Girl” – Laza Morgan
o “This Instant” – Sophia Fresh Featuring T-Pain
o “No Te Quiero (Remix)” – Sophia Del Carmen Featuring Pitbull
o “Irresistible” – Wisin y Yandel
o “Spirit of the Radio” – Jrandall

Movie Download Bonus Features include all of the DVD bonus features plus a Digital Premiere:
• Luke’s Movie

Blu-ray Bonus Features includes all DVD bonus features plus:

• Born From A Boom Box: A Luke Katcher Film – Never-before seen documentary that Luke made
to get into film school.

• Deleted Scenes with intros by Director Jon M. Chu:

o Club Battle
o Sneaker Montage
o Carlos Explains Redhook
o Jacob Tribal Story
o Capoeira
o Moose Gets “Sick”
o Sad Montage
o Opening World Jam

Step Up 3 is dancing to 3D, Bluray, DVD and Digital Download on Dec 21st.

U.S. Military Can ‘Let the Memories Begin’ in 2011 with Special Offers at DisneyWorld & Disneyland

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Chip
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U.S. Military Can ‘Let the Memories Begin’ in 2011 with Special Offers at DisneyWorld & Disneyland

As guests of Disney Parks share Disney vacation memories through the “Let the Memories Begin” program in 2011, America’s military personnel will have opportunities to make memories through special offers on theme park tickets and accommodations.

At Walt Disney World Resort – now through Sept. 28, 2011, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

  • Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper Option for $138 each, plus tax
  • Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Water Parks Fun and More Option for $138 each, plus tax AND
  • Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper and Water Parks Fun and More Options for $165 each, plus tax

At Disneyland Resort – now through Sept. 28, 2011, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

  • Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $99 each

Disney Military Promotional Tickets can be purchased by active and retired U.S. military personnel for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer.

All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by Oct. 1, 2011 (certain blockout dates apply). Active and retired U.S. military personnel can also save up to 40% on rooms at select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort hotels! This offer is valid for stays most nights now through Oct. 1, 2011, but is not valid at all Nov. 24-Nov. 26, 2010, and Dec. 26-Dec. 31, 2010, at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort hotels or April 17-April 30, 2011, at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels. (The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Savings based on non-discounted price for the same room. Valid Military ID will be required upon check-in. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Additional per-adult charges apply at the Walt Disney World Resort if there are more than two adults per room.)

‘Let the Memories Begin’

Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are the perfect place to make family vacation memories that last a lifetime. “Let the Memories Begin” is about real guests making real Disney vacation memories. From now through 2011, Disney Parks will be inviting guests to share their favorite Disney vacation stories, videos and photos, thus collecting an amazing treasure trove of experiences that only Disney can provide. Guests can even categorize their Disney memory by theme, emotion and location. The website disneyparks.com/memories will become a hub of vacation memories as we invite guests to share memories of their favorite Disney vacations.

For information regarding Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort, or to make room reservations at the Walt Disney World Resort, military personnel may call 407/939-7830 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. For information regarding Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort, or to make room reservations at the Disneyland Resort, military personnel may call 714/956-6424 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices.

Offer Details:

  • Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased Oct. 24, 2010 to Sept. 28, 2011 at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.
  • “Eligible Service Members” are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • The actual prices charged at U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.
  • Participating military sales outlets must require that Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) present valid military identification to purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
  • Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) who purchase Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort for themselves and their family members and friends will be required to activate those Tickets at Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows, no later than Oct. 1, 2011, in order for those Tickets to be used. Valid military identification will be required.
  • Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) who purchase Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort for themselves and their family members and friends will be required to show valid military identification, no later than Oct. 1, 2011, in order for those Tickets to be used.
  • No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse), and all six (6) must be purchased at the same time. Accordingly, no Eligible Service Member (or spouse) may purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets at any military sales outlet if that person (or that person’s spouse) previously purchased Disney Military Promotional Tickets (whether at that same military sales outlet or at any other military sales outlet or at any other place). In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be for use by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
  • Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort will not be valid unless and until activated (no later than Oct. 1, 2011).
  • Each Disney Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days. Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be used ONLY by the Eligible Service Members, spouses, other family members or friends for whom they are purchased. In addition, a valid military ID may be required for admission.
  • Disney Military Promotional Tickets (including any options) expire and may not be used after Oct. 1, 2011. In addition, Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets (including any options) for the Walt Disney World Resort may not be used on the following blockout dates: Dec. 27, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2010 and April 17, 2011 through April 23, 2011, at all Walt Disney World Theme Parks and other gated attractions; and July 4, 2011 at Magic Kingdom Park; and Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for the Disneyland Resort may not be used on the following blockout dates: Dec. 24, 2010 through Jan. 1, 2011, Feb. 18, 2011 through Feb. 21, 2011, April 17, 2011 through April 23, 2011, and July 1, 2011 through July 4, 2011 at the Disneyland Theme Parks.
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Building the Disney Dream: Nemo’s Reef

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Chip
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Building the Disney Dream: Nemo's Reef

Travel to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany for a sneak peak at Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Dream. Discover the magic awaiting young guests at Nemo’s Reef when the ship sets sail in January 2011.

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There is still time to enter the Muppets Kitchen Giveaway!

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Chip
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There is still time to enter the Muppets Kitchen Giveaway!

We are giving away to one lucky fan a one of a kind Muppets Kitchen Apron from WilliamsSonoma. A very cool bamboo recipe box with the Muppets Kitchen Logo on the side and loaded with MK recipes. Finally a very cool Cat Cora‘s Classics with a Twist Cookbook!

Just click this link to check our latest episode of 2 Lonely Deeks with instructions on how to enter.

No purchase necessary to enter. Contest ends October 31st. We will annouce the winner on You Tube in a special video broadcast.

Good Luck!

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Newly Designed Disney Store Opens in San Francisco

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Chip
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Newly Designed Disney Store Opens in San Francisco

Disney Store unlocks the imagination of the Bay Area last week with the opening of its newly-designed store in San Francisco, CA. Taking center stage is a celebration of the store’s creative technology, including innovative projection of Disney animation, lights, and colors onto towering polypropylene “magical trees” springing up throughout the store. Now a signature icon for the new stores, the larger-than-life trees create a new and unique way to bring to life Disney’s most beloved stories. Guests will be delighted to see that in tribute to San Francisco’s nearby forests, the new Disney Store is uniquely built around a two-story Lucite tree that transforms and coordinates color changes and lighting with trees throughout the store.

“Disney Store returns to San Francisco with a new design that complements the creativity and innovation that the city is known for,” said Molly Adams, vice president and general manger of Disney Store North America. “The Disney Store design team took inspiration from the City’s architecture and surrounding environments to once again re-imagine the Disney Store experience, and deliver a destination that is both authentically Disney yet tailored for local San Francisco families.”

Disney Store’s new design concept aims to deliver the best 30 minutes of a child’s day through interactive experiences that only Disney can offer such as a Magic Disney Princess Mirror, Lucite Magical Trees and the Disney Store Theater featuring the latest Disney entertainment. San Francisco is the first Northern California location to have a newly-designed Disney Store. The two-level 6,400-square-foot store integrates environmentally-friendly features such as 100% recycled materials in the flooring and perimeter fixtures. Care was taken to use eco-friendly, zero-VOC paint for all surfaces in the store, low energy consumption LED lighting and high-efficiency plumbing fixtures to conserve water.

Throughout the week, San Francisco families will see Disney Store branded-cable cars traveling the Powell Street route, celebrating the opening of the enchanting new store. Disney Store encourages fans to post photos taken in front of the Disney Store cable car and upload a picture to www.facebook.com/disneystore San Francisco’s iconic cable car is one of the featured design elements in Disney Store’s skyline that pays tribute to famous landmarks in the city. Guests will also notice the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, Coit Tower, the Transamerica Building, and the gateway entrance to Chinatown alongside Disney icons from Mickey Mouse and Buzz Lightyear to Cinderella’s castle and Snow White’s cottage.

Adding to the fun, Disney Store will spotlight the exclusive Disney·Pixar CARS-branded RIDEMAKERZ experience, which offers the unique opportunity to custom build a 1:18 scale toy vehicle. Launching with three favorite characters – Lighting McQueen, Mater and Sally – fans use tools to assemble their cars from a wide array of fun accessories. CARS and CARS Toon clips will play in the Disney Store Theatre to celebrate Disney Store’s exclusive CARS die-cast cars and other toys and apparel inspired by the beloved characters and their fun-filled adventures.

The next major Disney Store opening in the United States is the grand premiere unveiling of the Times Square location on November 9. A star-studded celebration and exciting reveals will commemorate the 20th and final worldwide opening of Disney’s newly-designed store concept this year.

To find a Disney Store, guests can visit www.DisneyStore.com/storelocator or call (866) 902-2798. Guests can also sign up for email alerts at www.DisneyStore.com/Updates, become a fan on www.facebook.com/DisneyStore or follow us on Twitter.

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Halloween Inspired App from Disney Publishing

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Chip
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Halloween Inspired App from Disney Publishing

Just in time for Halloween, Mickey’s Spooky Night Puzzle Book app is now live on the iTunes App Store, a perfect Halloween treat designed specifically for little fingers! Mickey’s Spooky Night Puzzle Book app offers an immersive and interactive reading experience for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Mickey is having a Halloween party, and all of his friends are invited.  But when Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy get to Mickey’s house, they are spooked by strange noises and a creepy ghost.  Children can read along as their favorite Disney friends get to the bottom of this haunted house mystery, and be on the lookout for ghostly surprises!  Real character voices and thrilling sound effects add to the fun in this spooktacular adventure.

The app is available from the App Store for just $0.99, or here.

Mickey’s Spooky Night Puzzle Book app Highlights:

  • Children can enjoy classic Mickey Mouse storytelling and illustrations, professional narration, character voices and delightful background music.
  • Parents can record their voice or their child’s voice reading the story and hear it played back as narration.
  • Interactive jigsaw puzzles combine a classic play pattern with a contemporary twist.
  • A ghostly game adds to the Halloween fun!
  • Three reading modes to suit the child’s mood: Read to Me, Use My Recording, or Auto Turn pages.
  • Handy Visual Index allows children to jump to their favorite page or puzzle.
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All New Disney’s Epic Gameplay Trailer

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Chip
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All New Disney’s Epic Gameplay Trailer

Disney Epic Mickey which launches on November 30th in North America – is an action-adventure platforming game being developed exclusively for the Wii console that sends Mickey Mouse on an epic journey of creativity and discovery. As Mickey, the player is propelled into Wasteland, an alternate world made up of Disney’s long forgotten characters and attractions, and is given the power to wield paint and paint thinner to dynamically change the world while determining Mickey’s path to becoming an epic hero.

Through the use of this unique paint and paint thinner, the key components of animation and Mickey’s tools for impacting his world, players will have the ability to shape how the story unfolds as they discover the concept of “Playstyle Matters”– an innovative style of gameplay created by Disney Interactive Studios’ Junction Point studio, led by industry luminary Warren Spector, where players creatively tackle different challenges in the world to explore all the possibilities and storylines – but with consequences for their chosen actions.

  • Use paint and paint thinner to change the world, interact with friends and enemies and solve challenges
  • Choose the best path to become an epic hero because ?Playstyle Matters? and choices will change the outcome of the game
  • Explore and solve challenges in an alternate Disney world ruled by Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walt Disney’s first cartoon star
  • Travel between lands in Wasteland through classic platforming levels inspired by animated films and shorts
  • Experience an innovative mix of platforming, action-adventure and light role playing game elements

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Catherine Bell and her daughter meet Minnie Mouse

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Catherine Bell and her daughter meet Minnie Mouse

London-born actress Catherine Bell, star of the Lifetime Network drama series “Army Wives,” poses Oct. 24, 2010 with her daughter Gemma, age 7, and Minnie Mouse at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Bell’s latest movie, “The Good Witch’s Gift,” will premiere on the Hallmark Channel on Nov. 13, 2010.

For nine seasons, Bell also starred on the long-running drama series “JAG.”

Matt Stroshane, photographer

Catherine Bell and her daughter meet Minnie Mouse

Top 5 Disneyworld Character Dining Restaurants

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Chip
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Top 5 Disneyworld Character Dining Restaurants

I am always interested in what other peoples top places to grab a meal at Walt Disney World and why. It is just interesting to see why people choose a certain restaurant and what has influenced them in their decisions.

Here are my Top 5 Disneyworld Character Dining Restaurants

5.  1900 Park Fare – Breakfast here was very good. The Omlet Bar was a highlight for me. Seeing Alice was very nice since you don’t see her often enough in the parks. The resort itself has an old turn of the century type feel.

4. Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Almost all the Disney Princesses in one location and the Picture is included in the cost of the meal. A Must for all Disney Princesses.

3. Chef Mickey’s – Good Food, Great Location. A must for us at least 2 times every visit.You will not walk away hungry here even if the food is more of a traditional American fare.

2. Donald’s Safari Breakfast at Tusker House – Unique food and the restaurant has an open air market feel to it. Donald Duck and Pals are dressed very different than how you would see them elsewhere. Not as popular as some character Dining Dining restaurants which is ok by me as you can get in and out again pretty fast.

1. Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo & Stitch – Beautiful resort and some of the best dining at Disney World. The food has a Polynesian flare while not overpowering. If you get a view near the windows you can see Cinderellas Castle off in the Distance.

What are your favorite Character Dining Restaurants?

Let us know in the comment section below.

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