What is it? Grilled Flank Steak, with spinach and mushroom pancake served with oven-dried chutney.
Where can you get it? Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Photo Credit: by Disney
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One of the most anticipated toys of the holiday season is hitting retail shelves today as Fisher-Price – a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. – and Disney Consumer Products launch the innovative Dance Star Mickey plush that walks, talks, and grooves to a beat all his own.
“This is a first for Mickey,” says Chris Byrne, content director for TimetoPlayMag.com, also known as The Toy Guy®. “Each year, Fisher-Price celebrates the holidays with an extraordinary plush toy that combines technical magic and classic play. This year, it’s Mickey’s turn, and he’ll be dancing his way into the hearts and imaginations of kids of all ages.”
With his exciting dance moves and fun interactive games, Dance Star Mickey is set to top holiday wish lists as he encourages children to get up, get active and dance! Featuring extraordinary dancing skills, Dance Star Mickey is packed with play that’s pure joy. At sneak previews this summer, Dance Star Mickey had kids – and their parents – up on their feet, grooving to Mickey’s moves in one big dance party.
“We are thrilled that Dance Star Mickey is now available to dance into the hearts of kids around the country,” said Gina Sirard, vice president, marketing, Fisher-Price. “It’s exciting to create a toy that can move like Dance Star Mickey – talking and interacting with kids, energetically waving and clapping his hands, and bouncing to each beat. It’s a truly engaging experience as this iconic character comes to life to create that special Disney magic that has resonated with children all over the world for generations.”
With one press of his foot, Dance Star Mickey is revved up and ready to go on a fun and magical experience as he grooves to six different songs with styles including Disco, Latin, Techno, and an “out of this world” Moonwalk grand finale. He is also packed with interactive games that will have children and parents laughing and dancing right along.
“Dance Star Mickey truly captures the humor and endearing personality of this beloved character,” said Chris Heatherly, vice president of Disney Toys. “This dancing Mickey is the next generation of feature plush from Disney and Fisher-Price featuring the most innovative mechanisms to foster exceptional play value through endless singing and dancing entertainment for kids.”
The dancing Mickey made his debut last February at the American International Toy Fair as Dancing with the Stars champion Donny Osmond joined in to help announce this magical toy. This holiday season, the Disney pair reunites for a special commercial spot airing tonight during Dancing with the Stars.
For even more dancing fun, Fisher-Price and Disney have also created a highly-interactive online game at www.fisher-price.com/DanceStarMickey and free iPhone application that gives kids the chance to make up their own unique dance for Mickey by mixing-and-matching his individual dance moves in specific sequences of their own creation. And what would a dance-off be without celebrity judges? Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy sit at the judges’ table to rate each dance on a scale of 1 – 10. Kids are encouraged to play again and again to find just the right combination of dance moves to earn that perfect 10!
Available at major retailers and The Disney Store, Dance Star Mickey is for ages 2 years and up and retails for $69.99. For more information please visit www.fisher-price.com/DanceStarMickey.
Let Disney Living trick and treat you to three scary movie spoofs and participate in our Halloween contest with your own video. More details below. Don’t get too scared…these videos are just frightfully funny e-greetings for you to send to your family and friends this Halloween season!
Disney Living invites YOU to create your own Ghoulish Greeting video and enter it in the “Happy Halloween from Disney Living Contest” for a chance to win one of five $100 Disney Store gift cards. All you have to do is videotape an original Halloween video greeting including this Disney Living Happy Halloween Graphic: http://bit.ly/dqRvbi and at least one Disney character costume (store bought or homemade). Then post your video as a “video response” to one of these three Halloween Video Greetings.
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Noteworthy guest stars, Halloween-themed episodes of hit series, an “I’m In The Band” and “The Suite Life on Deck” crossover event, the return of Mason the werewolf in a momentous one-hour “Wizards of Waverly Place,” a “What’s What?” edition of the #1 movie of 2010, “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” fresh new episodes of the animated comedy “Fish Hooks” and a preschooler-parent primetime special, “Handy Manny Big Construction Job,” are among the highlights for kids, tweens and families throughout October on Disney Channel and Disney XD.
Following are the highlights:
“WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE”
Alex, Justin and Max (Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin) discover that Mason is being held by rogue wizards who’ve turned him into a dog, in a special one-hour episode, guest starring Gregg Sulkin, premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“FISH HOOKS”
Tiffany Thornton (“Sonny With a Chance”) guest stars as Doris Flores Gorgeous, Oscar’s imaginary girlfriend, in an episode of “Fish Hooks” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER”
Popular recording artist Iyaz guest stars and records a duet with Hannah. After suffering from a bad case of writer’s block, Miley finally comes up with a song for the new Hannah Montana album, a tune that gets mixed reactions from her record label. She starts to doubt herself until Iyaz overhears it and wants to record it with her. Meanwhile, Jackson and Rico compete over who can grow a better moustache. “Hannah’s Gonna Get This” premieres SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“SPECIAL AGENT OSO”
Special Agent Oso helps Kevin make a mask for his Halloween costume in “A View to a Mask,” and helps Navaeh learn how to make a Jack O’ Lantern in time for the
Halloween contest in “PumpkinEyes.” This Halloween themed episode of Playhouse Disney’s “Special Agent Oso” airs FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 (10:00–10:30 a.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“PHINEAS AND FERB”
Phineas and Ferb are building an ATV powerful enough to handle extreme terrains and even buildings in “The Secret of Success.” Meanwhile, Candace and Stacy go to a leadership retreat where Candace learns the steps needed to achieve her ultimate goal of busting her brothers.
Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”) and Diedrich Bader (“Napoleon Dynamite”) return as Irving and Albert in “Doof Side of the Moon.” Phineas and Ferb, along with super-fan Irving, plan to put Danville on the map by building the world’s tallest building. However, Candace teams up with Albert and utilizes his expertise to bust her brothers. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz wants to be responsible for all the evil in the Tri-state area, and since he believes that evil levels rise during a full moon, he plans to rotate it so that only the infamous “dark side of the moon” faces Earth. “The Secret of Success” and “Doof Side of the Moon” premiere FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“FISH HOOKS”
It’s school bully Jocktopus’s birthday, and Bea and Milo accidentally give Oscar to him as a birthday present in a new episode of “Fish Hooks” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM” WHAT’S WHAT?
A special “What’s What?” edition of “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” reveals behind-the-scenes secrets, facts and trivia about the stars and movie. “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” is the #1 movie of 2010, which has thus far reached over 22 million total viewers worldwide. Starring Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas, the sequel finds Mitchie, Shane and all the Camp Rockers returning for another summer of music and fun. However, a new state-of-the-art camp, Camp Star, has opened across the lake – putting the future of Camp Rock in jeopardy. “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” What’s What? airs SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“HANDY MANNY”
In “Handy Manny Big Construction Job,” Manny and the tools – Felipe, Pat, Turner, Stretch, Squeeze, Dusty, Rusty and Flicker – head to Concrete Falls to take on the exciting challenge of working on a big city construction job where they meet new power tool friends, Jack the jackhammer and Spinner the power drill. In Manny’s absence, Mr. Lopart is busy handling repairs in Sheet Rock Hills, causing the town to slowly fall apart. The special features three new original songs – “Hey Manny,” “Power Tools” and “It’s Good to be Back Home” – performed by Manny (Wilmer Valderrama) and the cast. This special primetime episode airs MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 (7:00-7:50 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“I’M IN THE BAND”
In a special cross-over episode, Iron Weasel sneaks aboard the SS Tipton (“The Suite Life on Deck”) to perform for Mr. Tipton, in hopes of booking a gig at one of his many concert arenas. “Weasels on Deck” premieres MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.
“FISH HOOKS”
Bea decides it’s time to grow up and gets a job working for Fish Flakes, Inc., and Oscar and Milo find themselves in daycare with a bunch of baby fish in a new episode of “Fish Hooks” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“PHINEAS AND FERB”
Cloris Leachman (“Raising Hope”) guest stars as Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s mom in “Split Personality,” an episode in which Candace accidentally gets hit by a “splitter” ray which causes her to have two different personalities – Romantic Candace and Busting Candace, so the boys have to figure out a way to put her back together again. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz tries to get over his irrational fear of high diving, but he figures that if he can’t, he will just use his “Look-away-inator” to zap everyone so that they do not witness his shame.
Then, Allison Janney (“Juno”) reprises her role as Charlene Doofenshmirtz and Logan Miller (Disney XD’s “I’m In The Band”) guest stars as Johnny in “Brain Drain.” Phineas, Ferb and the gang are all sick with a cold, so they decide to make it the best “sick day” ever by creating a live television feed to their friends’ homes so that they can all enjoy a day of fun together. Meanwhile, Vanessa learns from her mom, Charlene, that her dad is picking her up from a party she is going to with her punk rock boyfriend Johnny and is worried that he will embarrass her yet again. However, Dr. Doofenshmirtz is busy trying to use his “Deevolution-ator” to drain Agent P’s will power so that he can control him, and things get out of hand when Dr. Doofenshmirtz picks up Vanessa at the party, and it’s up to Agent P to save the day. “Split Personality” and “Brain Drain” premiere FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“SONNY WITH A CHANCE”
Shaquille O’Neal guest stars as himself, in a fully-produced, ghoulish “So Random!” Halloween special, with special musical guests Allstar Weekend, and a brand new song performed by Sonny Munroe (Demi Lovato). “So Random Halloween” premieres SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“FISH HOOKS”
Milo gets a pet dog, Murphy, but things go awry when he asks Oscar to take care of him in “Doggonit,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE”
Nolan Gould (“Modern Family”) guest stars as Zander, who joins Gabe for his first sleepover, but things go awry after they watch a scary zombie movie. Meanwhile, Teddy (Bridgit Mendler) is preparing for the school play but things don’t go according to plan when she falls asleep and Charlie draws all over her face. Charlie also gets her first “big girl” bed but she refuses to sleep in it. “Sleepless In Denver” premieres SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 (8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
“ZEKE AND LUTHER”
Pro-skateboarder Tony Hawk guest stars as himself when Zeke and Luther (Hutch Dano and Adam Hicks) set out to accomplish everything on their “bro list” before Luther moves out of town. As they complete each item on the list, they come down to the final
task – to meet and skateboard with pro-skateboarder Tony Hawk. After searching high and low for the famous skateboarder, the guys finally have a chance to come face to face with their idol. “The Bro List” premieres MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 (8:30–9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.
“FISH HOOKS”
Bea is determined to be crowned Homecoming Queen, but is afraid her chances are ruined when her parents decide to be chaperones of the school dance in “Queen Bea,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
ABC Family and Starz Media will once again celebrate the holidays together this season, with the network buying the U.S. cable TV rights to the new live-action holiday movie, “The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation,” as part of its November “Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas” programming event.
A Starz Media presentation, the two-hour original movie, a sequel to last year’s “The Dog Who Saved Christmas,” makes its worldwide premiere on ABC Family on Sunday, November 28 at 8:00 PM ET/PT. Jeffrey Schenck and Barry Barnholtz are executive producers on the film, which was written by Michael Ciminera, Richard Gnolfo and Peter Sullivan, from a story by Schenck, Sullivan, Ciminera and Gnolfo. Michael Feifer directed the movie.
“Dog” features Paris Hilton (in her first voice-over role) as “Bella,” a French poodle who becomes the target of inept thieves during a holiday getaway. Returning as the voice of the misguided guard dog “Zeus,” in pursuit of Bella’s affections, is Mario Lopez. The movie also stars Gary Valentine (“The King of Queens”), Dean Cain (“Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Out of Time”), Elisa Donovan (“Clueless,” “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch”), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers”), Joey Diaz (“The Deported,” “The Longest Yard”), Kayley Stallings (“Monk”), Brennan Bailey (“My Sister’s Keeper”), Mindy Sterling (the “Austin Powers” trilogy), Catherine Oxenberg (“Watch Over Me,” “Dynasty”), with Adrienne Barbeau (“Maude,” “Carnivale”).
“We had great success last year with ‘The Dog Who Saved Christmas,’ so it was an easy decision to revisit our favorite dog, Zeus, the Bannister family,and their holiday misadventures,” Starz Media Executive Vice President of Worldwide Distribution Gene George said. “And we couldn’t be happier to once again help ABC Family kick off its ‘Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas’ event. ABC Family is the ideal place for this family film to debut.”
“We’re very excited to be partnering again with Starz Media on this sequel,” said Tom Zappala, Executive Vice President, Program Acquisitions & Scheduling, Disney ABC Television Group. “Last year’s ‘The Dog Who Saved Christmas’ stood as one of the network’s biggest hits during our enormously popular holiday programming event.”
In its November 2009 television premiere on ABC Family, “The Dog Who Saved Christmas” became one of the season’s most-watched cable movies in Total Viewers (4.1 million).
Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz Media’s market-leading home entertainment division, will release the movie on DVD just 10 days later, on December 7, 2010.
Just got back yesterday from Disney World and I wanted to share a couple of thoughts; I’ll blog more in-depth later. This is the first trip I’ve taken where I specifically did a few things for the blog, so I have lots to say! Here’s a brief run-down for now.
Acclaimed developer, Warren Spector, takes you through this insightful video with a behind-the-scenes look at DISNEY EPIC MICKEY, the video game (IGN’s nomination for “Best Wii Game” and “Best Platforming Game” of E3 2010).
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Tale as Old as Time: The Art and Making of Beauty and the Beast
Charles Solomon is a well-respected author and animation historian. The Disney That Never Was and Disney Lost and Found are two of his more recent Disney-related titles. Each one takes the reader on an amazing trip into the Animation Research Library (also known as The Morgue) to ferret out animation that never made it into production. Charles was approached by Don Hahn about writing a thoughtful and accurate portrayal of what it was like to produce Beauty and the Beast
Charles succeeded and produced a beautiful look at a film that changed both the animation and the animators that created it forever.
With a film as wildly successful as Beauty and the Beast, you would think that there wasn’t much left to write about. Charles does a fantastic job of interviewing the animators and digging up storyboards, sketches and artwork that relate the story of creating the film. Living in a post-Beauty world, it is hard to imagine the effect this film had. Tale as Old as Time does a fantastic job of bringing that story to life.
Charles looks at the beginnings of this particular fairy tale and follows it all the way to Disney’s production on Broadway. The most touching parts of the work deal with the artists and their struggle to capture a story that would resonate on film. You gain a unique insight as to how a group of animators and producers came together to actualize such a moving and resonating film. One of the most telling aspects is when Howard Ashman and Alan Mencken are brought in to revitalize the project. It really is true that Ashman and Mencken gave the film its soul.
This book is an amazing companion to the Blu-ray release of the film. The documentary Beyond Beauty, that is featured on the second disc, follows a similar path as the book. They complement each other and provide hours of cognizance for the Disney enthusiast and Beauty and the Beast fan. Where the documentary diverges is the ability to see early animated cartoons and to see the passion that the production crew had. The book offers magnificent reproductions of the artwork and Charles’ amazing research and writing skills.
The artwork does steal the show yet not to the chagrin of the author. Beauty and the Beast is as compelling today as it was in 1991 and Tale as Old as Time
Tale as Old as Time is perfect for the animation and Beast fan. And Belle fan. Heck, it’s a great read for everyone who has seen the film.
I love the snacks at Walt Disney World. Dole Whips, Butterfinger Cupcakes, there are to many to name. As I write this article I am munching on Sesame Honey Cashews from Trader Joes..Yum!
If you purchased the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan then you have more than enough food to last a lifetime. But with Disney Free Dining deals a plenty you might need a little snack to munch on between your meals.
Besides cashews and other varieties of nuts, my family and I love fruit,Welchs Fruit Snacks, and 100 Calories Packs of Cookies and Various Snacks. We have them in our backpacks, cars, diaper bags you name it..The 100 Calorie Snacks are perfect on the go and take up very little space.
I put out the word to our Facebook friends for some munchie ideas and here is what you guys said.
Let us know some of your snack ideas you like to bring with you to the parks in the comment section below. Every little bit helps..especially in your wallet.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is introducing new exclusive Star Wars products, including the Star Wars Bear, bear-sized character costumes and a Star Wars theme song sound chip to be inserted into furry friends.
“These new items are must haves for Star Wars fans and collectors and are designed to turn furry friends into the coolest characters to ever hit the galaxy,” said Maxine Clark, founder and chief executive bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop. “Build-A-Bear Workshop is excited to celebrate the out of this world product by hosting in store events and giveaways for kids of all ages.”
Build-A-Bear Workshop guests can start an out of this world friendship with the Beary Limited Star Wars Bear with navy fur and Star Wars logo on its paw. They can personalize it with teddy bear sized Star Wars clothing and accessories. Limited Edition Darth Vader and Jedi Knight costumes are currently available in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and Buildabear.com.
Original trilogy bear-sized character costumes to dress furry friends will be available starting Sept. 24 including:
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D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt: Walt Disney World. The race is on… again!
Following the first Great Disney Scavenger Hunt, which took place at Disneyland on September 26 and drawing 2,000 people and 575 teams, D23 is inviting guests to the Walt Disney World Resort for a fun-filled, two-day hunt around the World.
In spring 2011, for the first time in the 40-year history of Walt Disney World, guests will have the chance to scour all four theme parks to win incredible Disney prizes in this official Disney scavenger hunt.
The cost will be $50 per team for D23 Members and $75 per team of non-members. Each team will consist of between 2-4 participants, and additional rules and registration information will be announced here soon.
Event Information
DATE
TBD.
LOCATION
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, Florida
TICKETS
Ticket purchasing information will be published here later this year.
COST
$50 per team for D23 Members and $75 per team of non-members.
SCHEDULE
TBD.
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