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Disney Conjures 2 New Clips for the The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Dave (Jay Baruchel) is just an average college student, or so it appears, until the sorcerer Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) recruits him as his reluctant protégé and gives him a crash course in the art and science of magic. As he prepares for a battle against the forces of darkness in modern-day Manhattan, Dave finds it is going to take all of the courage he can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE.
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Disney monorail probe now expected to extend into fall
This article comes to us from the Orlando Sentinel’s Daily Disney:
A year-long federal investigation into last summer’s fatal monorail crash at Walt Disney World is now expected to continue for at least several more months.
The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that it does not expect to conclude its probe in the July 5, 2009, accident, which killed 21-year-old monorail driver Austin Wuennenberg of Kissimmee, until the fall at earliest.
“We’re now in the final stages of the investigation,” NTSB spokesman Peter Knudson said. But he added, “I don’t think we’re going to see anything this summer.”
Knudson said it is possible that the investigation could take until the end of 2010.
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Themed Entertainment Association SATE conference 9/30-10/01 in Orlando Florida
The annual SATE Conference held Sept 30-Oct 1 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) will be a meaningful and energizing gathering as our industry continues into economic recovery,” says TEA president Steve Thorburn of Thorburn Associates. “We will gather at Universal Orlando resort to discuss and explore new high-profile guest experiences with top creators at theme parks and museums including Universal Studios (Harry Potter), the new Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans (Beyond All Boundaries) and Walt Disney Imagineering.”
SATE 2010 is:
- Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience
- This year’s theme – “Telling the Inherited Story”
- A two-day conference exploring the making of breakthrough guest experiences at theme parks and museums
- Convened annually by TEA, an international alliance for the makers of compelling places and guest experiences
- Sept 30 – Oct 1 at Universal Orlando resort
Registration for SATE 2010 is now open.
Topics & Speakers
Rocking the storytelling world this summer is the opening of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”™ at Universal Orlando® Resort. Members of the team that brought this literary phenomenon to life will take the audience through the process of keeping the integrity of the story intact as it entered the immersive dimension.
Presenters from The Hettema Group, a design and masterplanning company, will talk about the creation of the award-winning “Beyond All Boundaries” 4-D theatrical multimedia experience, which has been drawing record attendance to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has transformed itself for the 21st century with an expansion, new building, new exhibits and technology, praised by the public and the press and recognized by the industry. Van Romans, president of the museum and a former Disney executive, and Chick Russell of Chick Russell Communications will be two of the SATE presenters for this project.
A team of Walt Disney Imagineers will share philosophies and approaches in presenting “Keeping the Magic Fresh: Evolving the Legacy.”
Additional SATE presenters will be announced in coming weeks.
About SATE (Storytelling, Architecture, Technology, Experience)
SATE is a professional design conference presented by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) annually since 2007.The mission of SATE is to stimulate dialog among the makers of compelling places and guest experiences, reaching across a broad range of creative disciplines and market sectors within the attractions industry. SATE provides an environment to share diverse ideas and concepts, to challenge and inspire, and to discover collaborative opportunities.
A European counterpart, the first SATE Europe, is currently in planning stages by the TEA Europe & Middle East Division. It will take place in addition to the US conference.
SATE is organized by a volunteer committee of TEA leaders in conjunction with TEA staff. SATE 2010 committee chair is Kile Ozier, working with Larry Tuch of Narrative Concepts, Dan Christman of X-nth, Steve Birket of Birket Engineering, Penny Peavler of Weber Group and George A. Head. SATE 2010 sponsors include Universal Studios, VOA, Thorburn Associates and Birket Engineering.
About TEA
The TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) is an international nonprofit alliance founded in 1991 and based in Burbank, Calif. TEA represents some 7,000 creative specialists, from architects to designers, technical specialists to master planners, scenic fabricators to artists, and builders to feasibility analysts working in more than 650 firms in 30 US states and 40 different countries. TEA presents the annual Thea Awards and the TEA Summit and hosts the annual SATE conference (Story, Architecture, Technology, Experience). TEA also produces a variety of print and electronic publications, including the TEA/AECOM Theme Index, TEA Project Development Guidelines, and TEA Annual & Directory.
Cast of Upcoming Walt Disney Pictures “Prom” Chosen
As reported earlier this year the Walt Disney Pictures upcoming new project Prom is in the works. It seems they have finally locked in a cast and is production is soon to be under way.
Starring:
- Danielle Campbell (Disney Channel’s StarStruck)
- Aimee Teegarden
- Nicholas Braun
- Thomas McDonell
- Nolan Sotillo
- Jared Kusnitz
- Yin Chang
- Ben Esler
- DeVaughn Nixon (Disney Channel’s Sonny With A Chance)
- Kylie Bunbury
From reading up on the storyline it seems to be similar to High School Musical but have more of a comedy element to it. What do you think? Something you will watch or pass? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Disney-Sponsored Chef’s Gala Raises $170,000 for United Way
More than 20 top chefs from Central Florida’s finest restaurants recently joined forces at Walt Disney World Resort for the 18th Annual Chef’s Gala, the premier fundraiser for the Heart of Central Florida United Way (HFUW). Event organizers say the tasteful event raised nearly $170,000 for Central Floridians in need.
Nearly 1,000 guests enjoyed Chef’s Gala 2010, an evening at Epcot World Showplace featuring live music, fine wines and extraordinary cuisine served up by world-renowned chefs. Proceeds from the event benefit local non-profit programs supported by United Way that provide food, shelter and many other critical social services.
“Chef’s Gala 2010 was a success by every measure,” said Robert H. (Bob) Brown, President/CEO of Heart of Florida United Way. “During a year of continued economic downturn, businesses and individuals turned out in great numbers, not only because they believe in United Way, but also to help address our community’s great and growing need. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support.”
Walt Disney World Resort has served as host and sponsor of Chef’s Gala since its inception. Through Disney’s support of the event, more than $1 million has been raised for programs that serve the most vulnerable Central Floridians. Additionally, Walt Disney World Resort is the largest contributor to HFUW with Cast Members annually donating approximately $3 million to the organization.
To learn more about Heart of Central Florida United Way, visit www.hfuw.org.
Something’s Cookin’ in the Disney Kitchen
Check out this yummy article from the Disney Parks Blog:
I don’t know about all of you…but when I’m in the mood for something sweet, a good cookie is all it takes to satisfy the craving. One of my favorites and hopefully one of yours too, is our giant Chocolate Chip cookies. Created in the shape of everyone’s favorite character, Mickey Mouse, these delectable treats practically melt in your mouth. Just the smell and taste of them makes me think back to when I was little, and watching my mom pull a warm tray of cookies out of the oven, and setting it on the windowsill to cool with the smell of the cookies wafting through the house.
Being so busy, I hardly have time to make cookies myself, so when I decide to bring a special treat home for the family, the giant Chocolate Chip cookie is my first choice. And my favorite part…the ears are actually dipped in chocolate. It’s sinfully delicious and at a price anyone can afford. They’re only $4.95.
My favorite place to find them, you ask? Goofy’s Candy Kitchen at Downtown Disney, Sweet Spells and Candy Cauldron at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom park, of course.
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Top Casual Dining options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Area
Looking over the list of restaurants around Disney Animal Kingdom is kinda slim especially when you want a good sit down meal. I was left with 3 options to choose from which doesn’t make for a good list for our weekly series Top Eats.
So I decided to include those resorts around the Animal Kingdom Area to help expand my choices even further. That opened it up a little more but nowhere near as many choices as Epcot or the Magic Kingdom area holds.
Here are the list of restaurants that are available for a good sit down meal in the Animal Kingdom Area.
5. Yak & Yeti – Really good Asian Food, I would say even better than Nine Dragons in Epcot. For me it is more authentic and don’t get me started on the Dim Sum for two..The only downfall is the atmosphere isn’t as great as some Disney Restaurants it feels like a quick service restaurant for the most part.
4. Rainforest Cafe – I can see why this is a national chain. Great food and even better atmosphere. This is one of the places we try to visit every time we are at Disney World. I like the Animal Kingdom stop better than the Downtown Disney. It seems it’s not as busy as it’s counterpart.
3. Tusker House – One of the must eat places for my family and I to get breakfast. There are plenty of unique food choices here and seeing Mickey & the Gang dressed in Safari gear is very cool.
2. Sanaa – The most unique Dining locations in the Animal Kingdom area. The food is a fusion of India and African. Some dishes are really good while others fall kind of flat. Still a very good restaurant but no where near as good as my top choice…
1. Boma – My favorite Dinner Buffet in all of Walt Disney World. I could eat here every day and not get sick of it. There are so many choices and the food is so delicious if you have never been you NEED to go! A perfect fusion of Indian, African and a touch of Asian.
What are your Top Eats from around the Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comment section below.
Disney Food Confession – Warm Chocolate Banana Torte
Where is it? Citricos – Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World.
What is it? Warm Chocolate Banana Tart – vanilla ice cream and caramelized bananas.
Why you want it? Almost to pretty to eat, and yes that is an edible chocolate crown.
Photo Credit: by downbeat via Flickr
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Disney Seeks to Take Its ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Cartoon Hit to Next Level
Picture the early days of “SpongeBob SquarePants” — before the theme park tie-ins, the movies and the merchandising blitz. Back when it was just a goofy animated show that somehow developed a loyal audience.
By that measure, “Phineas and Ferb” is the new “SpongeBob.” A witty Disney Channel series about two stepbrothers and their pet platypus, “Phineas and Ferb” has blossomed into a ratings hit among children. Can the Walt Disney Company now whip the show into a “SpongeBob”-size franchise?
It is certainly trying.
Disney has shifted gears from a soft to a hard sell for “Phineas and Ferb.” Costumed characters have been introduced at Disneyland, where posters advertising the show also adorn ticket kiosks. By mid-July, the program’s first major merchandising line will be introduced by mass retailers — Wal-Mart, Kmart, Kohl’s, J. C. Penney, Target — and a monthly magazine will arrive soon. In addition, Kraft has licensed Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher to adorn its Macaroni and Cheese line (arriving in grocery aisles in 2011).
“We have the ability to identify properties and emerging trends that are capturing the attention of kids — what’s the hottest license, what’s coming up — and ‘Phineas and Ferb’ is definitely one,” said Lisa Harnisch, a Toys “R” Us vice president.
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Disney Unveils Cutting Edge TRON-Inspired Toys & Electronics Line
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today unveiled a first look at its unprecedented fall line-up of TRON: Legacy inspired electronics and toys (#TronMerch), including the first-ever action figures to feature impulse light projection technology.
Also unveiled were high-end lifestyle headphones and advanced computer peripherals for gaming enthusiasts, illuminated iPod® docks, high-quality ear buds and iPhone® cases; and break-through zero-gravity vehicles that travel up and down walls. Walt Disney Picture’s TRON: Legacy, starring Academy® Award winning actor Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde, will take audiences on a thrilling action-packed adventure in a unique virtual world when it hits theaters Dec. 17, 2010 in Disney Digital 3D(TM) and IMAX® 3D.
Featuring dark finishes, neon lighting and a cyber aesthetic, DCP’s new TRON: Legacy line will immerse kids and adults alike into the amazing, illuminated cyber world of TRON. Developed in collaboration with leading industry innovators including Spinmaster, Monster, Performance Designed Products (PDP) and Razer, TRON products will be available at retail beginning this October and will be showcased at the San Diego Comic Con International Convention next month giving fans an exclusive first look.
“TRON: Legacy is a cutting-edge film with a unique futuristic feel, and we wanted to create products with new technology and high-end design that live up to what you will see on screen,” said Chris Heatherly, VP of toys and electronics, Disney Consumer Products. “This is not a typical movie line. We’re working exclusively with trailblazers who normally do not do movie merchandise, but they believed so passionately in TRON that they jumped at the chance to help us make great products.”
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TRON: Legacy Toy Line
Every product in Disney’s TRON: Legacy toy line lights up and is designed to bring the film’s characters and themes to life by boasting sleek design, eye-popping technology and endless opportunities for active play.
TRON Action Figures: The new TRON: Legacy action figures are the first to feature impulse projection technology, which brings the characters to life by projecting digitized, illuminated and moving faces onto the helmet just as in the film. The line features 7.5” figures and a special 12” Ultimate Sam Flynn figure. The characters also speak phrases from the TRON: Legacy film. With prices ranging from $15 to $40, TRON Action Figures are expected to immediately attract avid collectors and to shake up the toy aisle this holiday season. (Ages 4 & up).
TRON Core and Deluxe Vehicles: TRON Core and Deluxe vehicles are detailed replicas from TRON: Legacy that come to life when a character is inserted and they both light up. The Deluxe model features launching projectiles, tri-color light changes, pop-up air brakes (pop-up blasters on the Light Runner) and gravity tilt sounds, just like in the movie ($14.99 and $19.99, ages 4 & up).
TRON Zero Gravity Light Cycle: The TRON Zero Gravity Light Cycle features six-foot light-emitting trails and legendary Air Hogs technology allowing the vehicle to be driven on a wall or even upside down. Includes controller (SRP $34.99, ages 8 & up).
TRON: Legacy Electronics
Disney’s TRON: Legacy electronics line is designed to appeal to discerning gamers and audiophiles who seek out products that offer high quality and innovative design. Key licensees include Monster, PDP and Razer.
TRON Headphones, iPod® Dock from Monster: DCP and Monster, a leading manufacturer of high-performance headphones and A/V accessories, have collaborated to bring the ultimate set of headphones designed for the TRON fan, music enthusiasts and serious gamers. The new TRON Headphones capture the design aesthetic of the world of TRON. The Monster Tron T1 over-ear headphones feature Advanced Noise Suppression Technology and ControlTalk(TM), which enables easy and clear hands-free calling (SRP $349.99). The Monster/Disney Tron line will also feature an iPod dock inspired by the iconic data disk from TRON: Legacy ($249.99) and high quality in-ear headphones that will feature ControlTalk(TM) Universal and crystal-clear Monster Headphone signature sound technology ($99.99).
TRON PC Peripherals from Razer: Razer is a leader in high-end PC gaming and lifestyle peripherals and has an established reputation for creating the world’s most precise and advanced tools for gaming. The new TRON: Legacy inspired gaming peripherals from Razer include: an ergonomic gaming mouse incorporating Razer’s 5600dpi 3.5g gaming grade sensor, a gaming keyboard with programmable keys and macro capabilities as well as a detachable keypad, and a high precision mouse mat – all designed to create the ultimate gaming experience featuring highly detailed finishes and lighting effects. The product line will range in price from SRP $79-139.
TRON Game Controllers and Apple Accessories from PDP: Unique multiplatform TRON game controllers from PDP bring the look and feel of TRON: Legacy directly into the hands of gamers with light-up accents, perforated details and performance-enhancing contours and design. Playstation 3® and Xbox 360® controllers are corded with precision parts and vibration support; the Wii(TM) controller is wireless. Available in tandem with the TRON: Evolution video game release, the SRP for each is $49.99. PDP will also offer a line of iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® cases inspired by the world of TRON.
TRON: Legacy Products at Comic Con
Fans will get a first look at the all new TRON: Legacy-inspired toys and electronics at San Diego Comic Con next month. Disney will showcase an interactive TRON booth that will engage fans with an array of new TRON-inspired merchandise launching this fall. Capturing the action, light, and cool aesthetic style of the film, the line on display will also include collectibles, apparel and accessories for men and women, publishing and the new TRON: Evolution video game from Disney Interactive Studios. Comic Con exclusive TRON product will also be on sale. Disney will also reveal exciting new mobile content at the event. San Diego Comic Con will be held at the San Diego Convention Center July 22-25, 2010. Visit booth #3712 to see the TRON showcase.
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