D23 Members Invited to Mickey’s of Glendale for “Friends and Family” Trading Day!

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August 5, 2010

On Saturday, August 21, D23 Members are invited to visit Walt Disney Imagineering’s employee store and meet Imagineering and Disney Legend Marty Sklar!

Date: Saturday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: D23 Members and their guests are invited to meet Marty Sklar and enjoy pin and Vinylmation trading, music and fun on a special Saturday shopping day at Walt Disney Imagineering’s exclusive employee store, Mickey’s of Glendale. (Due to the proprietary nature of our work, no photography or videotaping is allowed at Walt Disney Imagineering without prior approval.)
Who: D23 Members with valid D23 membership cards can bring up to one (1) guest each.
Where: Mickey’s of Glendale and the WDI Campus is located at 1401 Flower Street, Glendale, CA 91201. Entry available through the security gate off of the 1401 Flower visitor parking lot.

ACTIVITIES
Book Signing with Marty Sklar
Marty Sklar will sign the new book Walt Disney Imagineering — A Behind the Dreams Look at Making More Magic Real from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Patio Pin & Vinylmation Trading
D23 Members, invited Disney cast members and their respective guests are encouraged to bring their own pins and Vinylmation to trade with each other outside in the beautiful new WDI campus green space. Proper pin and Vinylmation trading etiquette and guidelines must be followed.

New Pin Release — Sorcerer Hats Mystery Pin Collection — Attractions #2
On Saturday, the second blind box pins in the Attractions series will be released. Previous releases in the Characters, Attractions, and Colors series will also be available for purchase. This exclusive ongoing pin series utilizes the sorcerer hat (a symbol for Walt Disney Imagineering) as a blank canvas for creative and unique designs based on the characters and attractions found in the Disney Parks.

Each blind box is $9.95 and contains one pin. Cast members and D23 Members may purchase up to 15 boxes each, and guests of cast members and D23 Members may purchase up to five boxes during the event. Will you get the mystery LE 150 chaser?

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Disney’s TTA renamed to the ‘Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover’

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August 5, 2010

This interesting news is coming to us from WDW Magic. Not sure why the sudden name change I guess they wanted to make the sign even longer. I am glad they don’t pay by the word.

Here is the article:

The ‘Tomorrowland Transit Authority’ has been renamed to the ‘Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover’. The original name for the attraction on opening day July 1 1975 was the ‘WEDway PeopleMover’. It was renamed ‘Tomorrowland Transit Authority’ in 1994.

From Disney regarding the name change:

‘The PeopleMover ride system plays an important role in Disney history and heritage and it is for this very reason we have decided to restore its name here in the Magic Kingdom. The name change from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority to the TTA PeopleMover is a way for us to link the past with the present, and in turn, guide us into the future. It is a way for all the promise and wonder that the word “PeopleMover” still holds, to carry on into new generations.’

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comment section below.

Miramax Films: THE SWITCH – “In The Market” Film Clip

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August 5, 2010

Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman star in “The Switch,” an offbeat comedy about Kassie, a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her slightly neurotic best friend Wally’s objections, decides it’s time to have a baby—even if it means doing it by herself… with a little help from a charming sperm donor (Patrick Wilson).

But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie’s plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn’t discovered until seven years later when Wally finally gets acquainted with Kassie’s precocious—though slightly neurotic—son. From the people behind “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Juno” comes “The Switch,” due in theaters this summer.

For more information visit the official website here.

Like THE SWITCH on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TheSwitchMovie.

THE SWITCH hits theaters on August 20th, 2010.

Here are some bonus screen captures from the movie I hope you enjoy them!

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THE SWITCH One Sheet

Disney Purchased Film Rights to Oblivion

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August 5, 2010

“Oblivion,” the upcoming Radical graphic novel from “Tron Legacy” director Joseph Kosinski (pictured), has found a home with Disney.

The sci-fi project will act as a Kosinski directing vehicle and will be produced by Radical principal Barry Levine and Kosinski. Radical’s Jesse Berger will act as executive producer.

Kosinski partnered with Radical on the project in July 2009, although it was not set up at a studio. He spent the last year honing the story while putting the finishing touches on “Tron,” which is shaping up to be one of the most important movies for Disney in quite a while.

The story is set on a future Earth, where civilization lives above the clouds and scavengers collect ancient
artifacts from the polluted surface below. When one young scavenger finds a crashed spacecraft planetside, it lead him on a journey filled with romance and adventure.

It was Kosinski’s relationship with Disney production topper Sean Bailey, who was a producer on ”Tron” before becoming president of production at the studio, that helped cement the deal, which is in the seven figures and is said to be one the largest rights deals of the year.

Other studios were interested in the property and Bailey wanted to keep Kosinski in the Disney fold. The filmmaker, repped by Verve and Anonymous Content, is developing a remake of “Black Hole,” whose latest draft is getting high marks inside the studio.

Radical, repped by CAA and David Schiff, is due to release “Oblivion” this fall.

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Disney Food Confession – Fishermans Stew

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August 5, 2010

Where is it? Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney’s BoardWalk.

What is it? Scallops, seasonal fish, shellfish and fennel, grilled bread, and ouzo butter create a savory dinner in a bowl.

Why you want it? Fresh seasonal seafood need I say more?

Photo Credit: by Disney

If you have a Disney Food Confession email [email protected] or let us know on the Disney Food Confessions Facebook page.. He is accepting Food ideas or Photos if you have them!

Quick Service Options at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa

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August 5, 2010

One Paddle, Two Paddle

Located next to `AMA`AMA, this quick-service restaurant serves freshly made sandwiches and wraps, and house-made desserts. It also features a refillable mug station. A keiki (children’s) menu is available.

Lava Shack

Take a break from all of the Resort fun for a traditional Hawaiian cold plate lunch or snack. Choose from entrees like Cold Fried Chicken, Cured Meats and Cheese, and Chilled Miso-glazed Salmon, as well as grab-and-go snacks. This location also features a refillable mug station.

Hawaiian Shave Ice

Cool off on the pool deck with fruity and refreshing shave ice.

Yogurt Bar

Enjoy a healthy treat of tangy yogurt with fresh fruit and tasty toppings in our spa.

Disney World Lines by TouringPlans.com

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August 5, 2010

Want to know current and future wait times for every attraction in Walt Disney World? We’ve got you covered!

Plot Your Family’s Next Move

See the wait time for Space Mountain while you’re in line for Splash Mountain. See which Fantasyland attractions have the shortest waits right now. Find out if Expedition Everest is closed while you’re on Kilimanjaro Safari, without having to walk across the park.

See FASTPASS And Single Rider Times

View the current FASTPASS return time and our forecast of when FASTPASSes will be gone for the day. See the attractions with single rider lines and their current wait times.

See The Future

We show you current wait times at every attraction and our estimates of wait times for thew rest of the day and tomorrow. Want to know Dumbo’s wait time near park closing? How about Toy Story Mania’s wait time when you arrive at the park tomorrow? This is the app for you.

Pick The Best Parks – Avoid The Worst

We’ll give you the next ten days of our Crowd Calendar and tell you which parks will be the least and most crowded. We also list park hours, Extra Magic Hour schedules, and parade and fireworks times.

Trust Our Data

We’ve been researching Disney crowds for over ten years. Our estimates use real-time data sent in by users and statistical models prepared by a professional statistician to estimate how long you’ll actually wait in line.

Submit Times And Earn Badges

You can help other park guests by submitting wait times. We’ll update our models in real time and give you credit. Earn badges, level-up, and vie for “top submitter” for each attraction!

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We currently support iPhone, Android, Palm Pre & Pixi, and BlackBerry phone types. And it works (but results may vary) on many others!

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Disney World as your classroom? Disney Youth Education Series opens

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August 5, 2010

This article comes to us from Kristin Ford at The Daily Disney.

Students participating in Disney’s Animation Magic use a phenakistascope, an early animation tool, in the Disney Youth Education Series program at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

What child (or teacher) wouldn’t want to say they were going to school at a theme park? Many students would consider Walt Disney World the ultimate classroom.

Until this year, Disney Youth Education Series programs were only open to qualified school, scout, community or social organizations. Now, individual students can participate in the same courses that use Disney World’s unique campus to make learning fun.

YES programs are geared toward students ages 5 to 22 and fall into the categories of arts and humanities; leadership and careers; natural sciences; and physical sciences. You can read the 20 course descriptions and download brochures here.

Programs are available every day at Walt Disney World for qualified groups of 10 or more students. Individual-enrollment programs have a specific schedule, and each course has a 10-student minimum.

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AAA Travel Offers Chance to Win Spectacular Disney Dream Vacation

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August 5, 2010

During the height of the summer travel season, AAA is offering visitors to AAA.com and other web sites an opportunity to win a fabulous five-day AAA Vacations^® package at Walt Disney World in Florida or the Disneyland Resort in California. The grand prize includes accommodations, four 5-Day Disney Theme Park tickets, a $1,000 Gift Card from AAA and roundtrip airfare for four.

The sweepstakes, sponsored by AAA Travel, running now through August 31, features other prizes including weekly drawings for prizes such as a new or renewal one year AAA membership or two 2-Day Walt Disney World® Resort Magic Your Way Theme Park tickets with Park Hopper option.

To enter, go to www.AAA.com/AAAGetaway and complete the on-line entry form. Participants will also have a chance to submit a bonus entry by answering a question that changes each week. Official sweepstakes rules and restrictions apply and are available online*. AAA Travel offers exclusive benefits to AAA Travel clients and AAA members who book their Disney vacation through AAA Travel.

“AAA members love Disney vacations with millions of AAA members visiting Disney theme parks and resorts annually,” said Glen MacDonell, director, AAA Travel Services. “This sweepstakes is our way of letting members and others know that there is no better time to take a Disney vacation.”

Travelers who book a AAA Vacations® package to Walt Disney World Resort or to Disneyland Resort through AAA Travel receive special and exclusive benefits including:

Exclusive AAA Vacations® Diamond Card A special card offering savings and values of 10% – 20% off at many participating dining, recreation, merchandise, tour and spa locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort. (one card per package; nontransferable and void if sold)
Exclusive AAA Diamond Parking – Convenient Preferred Parking spaces at all four Walt Disney World® Resort Theme parks (voucher required, subject to availability, Blackout dates apply).

For a complete description of other benefits and special offers available to AAA members and other travelers, phone or visit a AAA Travel Agency.

As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides nearly 52 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.

*No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be 18 or older and a legal U.S. resident of the 50 U.S. (includes DC) at time of entry to participate. Void where prohibited. To enter, visit www.AAA.com/AAAGetaway between 12:01 a.m. ET on July 15, 2010 and 11:59 p.m. ET on August 31, 2010. Each eligible entry qualifies for the Grand Prize drawing and for the Weekly Prize Period drawing (if after July 21, 2010) during which the entry was submitted. See rules for Weekly Prize Period dates and entry deadlines. Bonus entries also available. Limit one regular entry per week per individual/email account; limit one Bonus Entry per week per individual/email account. Entries will not roll-over to subsequent Weekly Prize drawings. All entries must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on August 31, 2010 to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing. Promotion ends August 31, 2010. For Official Rules see www.AAA.com/AAAGetaway. Sponsored 2010 by AAA, 1000 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL 32746-5063

Disney Sing It: Family Hits Gameplay Video

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August 4, 2010

Sing along with your family. DISNEY SING IT: FAMILY HITS creates a whole new world of karaoke family fun with 30 beloved Disney songs for PlayStation®3 & Wii™ console.

Product Features

Sing along to 30 songs and music videos from classic and contemporary Disney favorites
Easy to follow karaoke gameplay with full screen videos from original Disney movies
Play with up to 8 players in family fun mode where everyone can sing along together or pass the microphone
Sing It Encore mode enables players to play back their performances and add fun voice effects
Learn vocal tips and exercises from The Princess and the Frog?s Anika Noni Rose.

The game is out now for the Nintendo Wii, and PS3

Top 10 Things To Do at Disney World Without Kids

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August 4, 2010

A very funny, and entertaining list By Corrina Lawson at Wired talking about Top 10 Things To Do at Disney World Without Kids. I loved #6 the best..Ohh Shiny..lol

Here are just a few:

1. Wait

If there’s a ride that you must have right.this.second, you can get a bottle of water, a snack and settle into line, which is exactly what I did for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, my first stop on the kid-less tour. It was supposed to be an eighty minute wait without FastPass.

However, the wait was closer to thirty minutes which was plenty of time to finish my snack. (Though if you have a weak stomach, the snack may not be advisable. )

2. Appreciate the Scenery.

When I’m in line for a Disney ride with my kids, I’m not paying much attention to the ride. I’m counting heads. I have four children and I have to make sure they’re not scared or teasing each other or becoming dehydrated.

Alone, it was possible to look around and appreciate the care and skill Disney puts into maintaining the illusion of unreality inside the theme parks.

For instance, I finally noticed the show tunes piped into the central meeting area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I’m sure the music is nothing new but I never heard it before. This time, I recognized a few songs, such as “On the Street Where You Live” from My Fair Lady.

3. Be Terrified

When I rode the Tower of Terror with the kids, I kept an eagle eye on the younger two to make sure they weren’t afraid and that they were strapped in securely. All the spooky trappings went over my head.

When I rode it by myself, I could pay attention to the theatrics. I realized “hey, this is kinda, well, terrifying.”

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ABC Family’s Chatterbox iPad App Now Available on iTunes

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August 4, 2010

ABC Family today announced the ABC Family Chatterbox iPad app is available on the App Store. The app connects iPad users to the network’s popular original series by allowing fans to interact with one another about their favorite ABC Family shows, characters and storylines.

“The ABC Family Chatterbox app reflects the network’s mission to connect with our Millennial viewers through emerging social media platforms that enhance their viewing experience,” says Beth Johnson, Vice President, Digital Media, ABC Family. “We know our audience puts a high value on community and engagement, and this app allows them to use iPad to interact with each other about the network’s programming in an innovative way.”

With the Chatterbox app on iPad, viewers can talk about their favorite ABC Family shows with friends and fellow fans — as the action happens on television. Additionally, they can read or join in on the hot topics related to ABC Family’s hit series including “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” “Pretty Little Liars” “Huge,” “Make It or Break It” and “Melissa & Joey.”

The ABC Family Chatterbox app is the latest example of innovation from the Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG), and follows ABC Family’s recently released The Secret Diary of Ashley Juergens enhanced eBook on the iBookstore. DATG was the first to bring full episode video to the iTunes store and just this past April, DATG delivered ad-supported video to iPad via the acclaimed ABC Player App. The app has proven to be a tremendous success with over 950,000 downloads and 6 million episodes started. Additionally, DATG has created an ABC News App that has to date been downloaded more than 200,000 times.

The ABC Family Chatterbox App is available from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

One Paddle, Two Paddle

Lava Shack

Hawaiian Shave Ice

Yogurt Bar

Plot Your Family’s Next Move

See FASTPASS And Single Rider Times

See The Future

Pick The Best Parks – Avoid The Worst

Trust Our Data

Submit Times And Earn Badges

Get Lines Now

Product Features