Relaxation and Indulgences in Store Just for Adults on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream

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July 29, 2010

On the Disney Dream, while children are having the time of their lives in the elaborately themed youth areas, adults can look forward to incomparable indulgences and relaxation with exclusive areas and offerings designed exclusively for them. With a spectacular nighttime entertainment district, exquisite dining, a deluxe spa and a tranquil private pool, the Disney Dream provides adults with endless ways to unwind, rejuvenate and pamper themselves.

Escape…
The District is an extraordinary adult-exclusive nighttime entertainment area on the Disney Dream. Featuring sophisticated bars and lounges, this playground for grownups transports adult guests to a world all their own.

Guests visiting The District will encounter an array of experiences that stimulate all the senses – with each venue presenting its own unique design, look, feel, sounds and palate-pleasing delights. All venues in The District are interconnected and convey a sense of discovery as guests move throughout the areas.

The District is located on Deck 4 aft and is open exclusively to guests age 18 and older. Sensational venues include:

District Lounge – sophisticated, yet relaxed area featuring live piano music and entertainment
687 – warm, welcoming and casual – a modern interpretation of a traditional pub
Pink – an elegant and upscale cocktail lounge serving champagne and top-shelf libations
Skyline – a chic, metropolitan “sky bar” with ever-changing views of stunning city skylines
Evolution – inspired by the evolution of the butterfly, a dynamic, contemporary night club

Relax…
Senses Spa & Salon provides tranquility, pampering and relaxation in an ocean-view environment of more than 16,000 square feet. Located in the forward section of the ship and spanning two decks, the spa features a design that is soothing – using a color palate of natural green, blue and soft brown hues, organic tropical motifs and lush woods to impart a calming effect.

17 private treatment rooms – offering a menu of luxurious spa treatments and services such as massages, body wraps and facials.
Rainforest – offering the benefits of steam, heat and hydrotherapy combined with the power of aromatherapy to relax the mind and body. Specialized areas include a steam bath, steam room, tiled sauna and aromatic rain showers. Guests can relish the Rainforest’s calming ocean views while reclining in heated mosaic tile relaxation chairs, or lounge outside in one of two whirlpool hot tubs on the private teak deck.
Two lavish spa villas – for the ultimate indulgence, the villas feature an indoor spa treatment suite connected to a private outdoor verandah with personal whirlpool hot tub, shower and a plush, double lounge chair.
Ocean-view gym – a nearly 2,500-square-foot gym with state-of-the-art exercise equipment and complimentary group classes such as yoga, Pilates, aerobics, stretching and spinning.
Additional Senses Spa & Salon offerings include manicures, pedicures, hair salon services, a barber shop and teeth whitening at the Smile Spa.

Adults can soak up the sun and bask in warm tropical breezes at the Quiet Cove Pool, a multi-level pool with varying depths.

Also located in the adults-only area on Deck 11 is Cove Café. With a warm, comfortable design, Cove Café is a peaceful retreat where adults can sit back, sip a gourmet coffee, read a magazine or book, watch the national news or use the café’s WiFi-enabled laptop to surf the internet.

Indulge…
Sweeping ocean views, rich décor and epicurean excellence create the setting for a romantic escape aboard the Disney Dream in a redesigned version of Disney Cruise Line’s signature specialty restaurant, Palo. Named after the colorful poles that line the canals of Venice, Disney Cruise Line’s signature restaurant invites adults to indulge in a menu of delectable Northern Italian cuisine, an extensive wine list and superior service.

For an entirely new Palo experience on the Disney Dream, guests may dine al fresco on Palo’s private outdoor teak deck, with picturesque views and warm ocean breezes further tantalizing the senses.

In an exquisite, top-deck restaurant with incredible ocean views, Disney Cruise Line debuts Remy – its first-ever premier dining option. With French-inspired, gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs, Remy melds classic and contemporary styles in a sophisticated new dining concept exclusively for adults on the Disney Dream.

Chef Arnaud Lallement from l’Assiette Champenoise, a Michelin two-star restaurant just outside Reims, France, and Chef Scott Hunnel from award-winning Victoria & Albert’s at Walt Disney World Resort, collaborate to create a menu featuring superior products and seasonal ingredients.

Polished touches at Remy include a tableside trolley for serving international cheeses, decanting stations for wines, and post-prandial coffee service including French press and grand crème. A private Chef’s Table dining room provides a glimpse into the kitchen and offers a special multi-course menu.

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

Hakuna Matata – Lion King will be Coming To BluRay

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July 29, 2010

Great news for those Lion King Fans out there Disney’s Lion King is coming to Disney Diamond Edition BluRay in the Fall of 2011. Check out the video below for more.

Photo Credit Disney

Disney Store Celebrates East Coast Grand Opening in Garden City NY

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July 29, 2010

Disney Store celebrated the first east coast opening of its newly-designed store today with a grand opening event at Roosevelt Field mall in Garden City, New York. Disney·Pixar’s Buzz Lightyear made a special appearance to welcome guests, and members of the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens were there to “unlock the imagination” and enjoy a special tour of the new high-tech, interactive store. As special guests, the Boys and Girls Club kids were treated to a private reading of a Disney Digital Book brought to life by the 12-foot wide curved screen in the 360-degree Disney Store Theatre. Disney Store provided each child with a Toy Story backpack to kick off the back-to-school season and Disney Publishing Worldwide provided a free subscription to Disney Digital Books.

“We have already experienced an overwhelmingly positive response from guests visiting our newly designed Montebello, CA location, and will build upon that success with the opening of our Roosevelt Field store,” said Molly Adams, vice president/general manger, Disney Store North America. “The magical experiences and interactive features of the new store design set the stage for us to truly showcase the storytelling details of our exclusive product assortment and we are so excited to share it for the first time with our east coasts guests.”

“Disney Store has had a presence in Roosevelt Field for more than 20 years,” said Dan Ojeda, store manager for Roosevelt Field Disney Store. “We are excited to share this moment with the community and hope they will visit us often to create special memories with their family and share many magical moments with us.”

With the successful worldwide launch of the new design in June at The Shops in Montebello in Montebello, CA, and the Disney Store in Madrid, Spain, Disney Store positioned itself as a premier immersive retail destination. Initial data has shown that guests are extending their visit in the newly-designed stores for up to 30 minutes as they enjoy the Disney Princess castle with magic mirror, Disney·Pixar CARS-branded RIDEMAKERZ custom car building experience, view content in the Disney Store Theatre, and engage with the many magical elements throughout the store.

[See below for more photos from the event]

This fall, Disney Store will open a newly-designed store at Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In 2010, Disney Store plans to reveal the new design at several locations throughout the United States including The Shops at Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, CA; North State Street in Chicago, IL, (Block 37 Complex; Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, NJ; NorthPark Center in Dallas, TX; Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, CA; International Plaza in Tampa, FL; Fashion Valley in San Diego, CA; Disney Store on Stockton Street in San Francisco, CA; and a two-story Disney Store in Times Square in November.

With each new store opening in 2010, Disney Store will donate 10 percent of the first day’s sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the United States.

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Epcot 2010 Food & Wine Festival – Serving Beer?

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July 29, 2010

BEERS ON TAP: Refreshing beers, lagers and ales will be poured during the 15th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

International samplings will dot World Showcase along with lively entertainment, seminars and celebrated culinary experts. Dates for the Festival: Oct. 1- Nov. 14, 2010.

Disney Food Confession – Maine Sea Scallops

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July 29, 2010

Where is it? Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort.

What is it? Huge Maine Sea Scallops Pan Fried and lightly drizzled with sauce.

Why you want it? These scallops are almost as big as your hand. Delicious!

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!

Marvel’s Thor First Look Video – Watch this quick before its deleted!

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July 29, 2010

i09 was able to get their hands on the Thor footage that was premiered at last weekend Comic Con. This is a very hard to find clip and I am not sure how long i09 will have it online.

Come see how Disney Created the Look for Tangled!

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July 29, 2010

Take a trip with Tangled as the filmmakers introduce you to the intricately animated world of Rapunzel and Flynn! Featuring production design by Doug Rogers, art direction by Dave Goetz, and visual development by Victoria Ying.

Don’t forget Tangled is in theaters November of 2010!

Become A Fan Of Tangled on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DisneyTangled

Disneyworld Character Changes for August 2010

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July 29, 2010

This monthly article comes to us from Character Hunt check them out on Facebook. Here are the most up to date Character Changes at the Walt Disney World Resort.

CONFIRMED CHARACTER CHANGES

Duffy the Disney Bear is going to start making appearances at Epcot, tentative start date is October 14.
DAK’s Good Times Gathering Spot is home to an interactive character experience this summer; June 13th-August 7th, 10:00a-3:00p daily.
Power Rangers are leaving DHS on August 8th.
Vidia is going to start making appearances at Pixie Hollow in August.

RUMORED CHARACTER CHANGES

MNSSHP 2010 preliminary character list is posted.
Storytime with Belle is expected to close mid-September.
Rapunzel, Mother Gothel and Flynn are expected to start making appearances in the Magic Kingdom in October.
Phineas and Ferb are sparking more talk to get these hot characters to WDW; a possible park/location is even being discussed. Still planned for sometime in FY2011, no set dates yet.
Perry the Platypus and Agent Oso have popped up as characters, but no sign at WDW.

FANTASYLAND EXPANSION

Mickey and Minnie are moving to Exposition Hall once Toontown closes (announced for spring 2011). No word on if this will become their permanent greeting location, but most indicators point to yes.
Princesses are moving to Exposition Hall as well. Once the Fantasyland Forest is complete, the princesses will move to their appropriate locations.
Ariel is appearing in the Adventureland Veranda with Prince Eric. Once the Fantasyland Forest is complete, Ariel will move to her new grotto.
Pooh and Tigger are meeting in the Town Square Tour Guide Gardens. A new location is being rumored (sooner rather then later) to hold them until the expansion is completed.
Fairies are moving to a different park once Toon Town closes; they will not fit in Expo hall as initially announced, more information to come.

SHOWS AND PARADES

CDCT is getting a slight make over, tentatively announced for August 8th. The princess unit will be reorganized and Tiana and Naveen are replacing King Louie and Baloo on the castle unit.
Disney’s Electrical Parade (DEP) has returned to the Magic Kingdom, the currect expected end date is August 14th.
The Hoedown has transformed into a Flash Mob in Frontierland! This change occurred on February 26th.
The Pirate Tutorial is performing on a new stage in Adventureland! The stage was tested in summer 2009, but has become permanent as of January 5th.
Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee was discontinued after January 3rd with little momentum to support a possible return.
Totally Tomorrowland Christmas was considered a success in 2009 so there is a strong indication it will be back in 2010!

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Disney’s Live Action Mulan Gets the Green Light

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July 29, 2010

Disney has agreed to invest $100 million into Zhang Ziyi’s live action, 3D adaptation of their 1998 cartoon Mulan. Ziyi plans to both produce and star in the film. The lead actor has been confirmed as Taiwan pop singer Lee-Hom Wang, who speaks fluent English.

The film will start shooting in October, as collaboration with Disney. It was originally set to be directed by Hong Kong director Johnny To, but the project was delayed for some time due to financial problems and he departed. Finally brought on board to direct was Chuck Russell, the man behind such bona fide classics as “The Mask”, “The Blob” and “The Scorpion King”.

Disney filmed “Mulan” as a cartoon in 1998, which subsequently took in 120 million US dollars at the box office.

Motherhood Maternity Unveils Disney Maternity Apparel Collection

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July 29, 2010

Motherhood Maternity®, the world’s largest maternity retailer, today announced its collaboration with Disney Consumer Products on a new collection of maternity apparel and accessories available this summer. The introductory line will feature three of Disney’s iconic characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh.

This exciting relationship brings together the maternity fashion expertise of Motherhood Maternity and the beloved whimsy and storytelling of Disney. Expectant women will enjoy expressing their love of Disney and sense of fun throughout the most fashionable nine months of their lives with this brand new line of high-quality, trend right apparel for expectant moms who have grown up with these Disney characters.

“Motherhood Maternity is excited about our collaboration with Disney,” enthuses Emilia Fabricant, President of Destination Maternity Corporation. “We are thrilled to offer our customers sleepwear, knit tops and accessories featuring these beloved Disney characters.”

“This collaboration gives Mom the opportunity to celebrate motherhood before her baby is born by wearing images of the nostalgic Disney characters that she fondly remembers from her own childhood,” said Stephen Teglas, vice president and general manager of Fashion & Home North America at Disney Consumer Products. “This is also the first time Disney is working with a maternity expert to bring quality products to expecting moms and Disney fans.”

Beginning August 12, 2010, Mom-To-Be can find the assortment of affordable knit tees, sleepwear, plush toys and infant onesies from $12.98 to $34.98 in all Motherhood Maternity and Destination Maternity® stores and online at www.motherhood.com and www.destinationmaternity.com.

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Marvel Announces Tron: The Betrayal

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July 28, 2010

Marvel is proud to announce TRON: THE BETRAYAL, a new two-issue limited series serializing the highly anticipated graphic novel from Disney Publishing Worldwide, tying into Walt Disney Pictures’ high-tech adventure.

The limited two-issue series arrives in October and serves as a prequel to the Disney film, “TRON: Legacy.” The movie hits U.S. theaters in Disney Digital 3D^TM and IMAX 3D® on December 17, 2010.

Each extra-sized issue of TRON: THE BETRAYAL features a new cover by superstar artist Salvador Larroca (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN). Featuring art and stories by some of the top names in comics today, this all-new story extends upon the mythology of the world of TRON.

The storytelling picks up in the aftermath of Walt Disney Pictures’ first film in its franchise TRON. Kevin Flynn is now in charge of Encom, the world’s largest video game company. Kevin, a break-through game developer, has built the Grid, a digital world filled with living programs. This new virtual world is about to develop a life of its own and, in order to control it, Flynn’s going to need to help of an old friend…named Tron.

“Marvel Publishing is excited to bring Disney Book Group’s first TRON graphic novel to comic book fans in this limited series,” said Ruwan Jayatilleke, Marvel Senior Vice President, Development & Planning, Print, Animation and Digital Media. “So whether you’re new to TRON or a longtime fan, TRON: THE BETRAYAL is an action-packed thrill-ride that will not disappoint!”

This October, experience this must-read story in TRON: THE BETRAYAL #1 before “TRON: Legacy” lights up the big screen!

TRON: THE BETRAYAL #1 (of 2)
Written by JAI NITZ
Plot courtesy STARLIGHT RUNNER ENTERTAINMENT
Pencils by ANDIE TONG
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A…$3.99
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Marvel’s Thor the Video Game Trailer

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July 28, 2010

Get your first look at the upcoming Thor video game from Marvel Studios! Stay tuned for more videos in the months to come. Thor is in theaters in 2011.