A great mash up video between the movie Mean Girls and Disney characters. Hilarious!
Disney’s Toy Story 3 Movie Poster – Group Shot
Group shot of the gang with all their new friends for the upcoming Toy Story 3 Disney Pixar Movie.
Never Shout Never – Sea What We Seas – Video from “Almost Alice”
The official music video from the “Almost Alice” Hot Topic exclusive soundtrack! Never Shout Never official music video for “Sea What We Seas”.
Go to www.nevershoutnever.com and www.almostalicemusic.com and don’t forget to pick up “What Is Love” and “Almost Alice” in stores and online now!
Marvel’s “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” coming soon to Disney XD
Disney confirmed yesterday that they would be picking up The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for Disney XD’s Fall 2010 line-up. This is no doubt a way for Disney & Marvel to introduce kids to The Avengers in preparation to the movie coming out next year.
This isn’t the first appearance The Avengers have made on TV. In 1999 The Avengers: United They Stand aired on FOX Kids. This show featured Hawkeye, Ant-Man, and the Wasp donning totally rad 1990s power armor, it was canceled after one season.
Photo from Marvel Entertainment
Disney Quick Hits – Mini News Feed for March 5th
Here is a list of items from the Disney Park Blog that didn’t quite make it for a full news article.
Moms Panel: Best Theme Park for Young Children — The Walt Disney World Moms Panel answers the question, “What are the best parks for youngsters below the age of two aside from MK?”
Desktop wallpaper — Download the “Orange Bird” Disney pin desktop wallpaper here.
New Disney pin: “Butterfly” — This limited release commemorates the annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival and features a magnificent butterfly in a unique stained glass inspired design.
Robert Olszewski Product Release & Signing — Renowned miniaturist Bob Olszewski will make a special appearance for the launch of some new pieces at Disneyland. Catch him on March 13th from 9 to 11 AM at Disneyana Shop, Main Street U.S.A., Disneyland Resort.
Flower & Garden Festival Guided Tours — Don’t miss guided tours designed for garden enthusiasts at this year’s Flower & Garden Festival.
Cinderella’s Royal Table — The Walt Disney World Moms Panel’s very own Diane L. gives tips on holding a reservation for Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Extra Magic Hours — Guests of select WDW hotels have the opportunity to enjoy additional time in the parks. Click the link for more details.
Disney Trading Nights — The next one is scheduled for March 19 from 6 – 9 pm at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Ballroom of the Americas
Happiest Memories on Earth Merchandise now available — This new retro-style program will feature a variety of items, including ladies and men’s apparel, limited-edition Mickey Mouse ear hats, souvenir items such as a photo album and autograph book, as well as plush, mugs, pins and stationery.
Source and Photo from disneyparkblog.com
Siemens Water Technologies agreement with Walt Disney World
Siemens Water Technologies has signed a 10-year water technology and operations agreement with Walt Disney World® Resort. While Disney already has an existing agreement with Siemens AG to use a wide range of Siemens technologies, this agreement further expands the relationship and paves the way for the two companies to broaden their technological collaboration across platforms.
Siemens Water Technologies will now provide disinfection and onsite service to resort pools, fountains and theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The sanitizing technology, monitoring, and onsite service will ensure the continued pool and fountain water quality at 165 recreation sites on the Walt Disney World property are maintained at a safe and clean level.
The agreement, which was signed in January, incorporates more than 50 OSEC electro-chlorination systems. This Siemens technology uses salt and electricity to generate hypochlorite on site by eliminating the need to handle or transport chemicals such as chlorine–increasing safety and efficiency of the operations.
The Strantrol Impact controllers and automation units for the disinfection process allows Siemens to remotely monitor the recreation areas to ensure high quality water at all times. Siemens technicians will service and manage the water on the Walt Disney World property, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Recreation water from these systems will be used at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels and at the Epcot®, Magic Kingdom® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® theme parks.
OSEC and Strantrol are trademarks of Siemens Water Technologies and its affiliates in some countries.
The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is the worldwide leading supplier of environmentally friendly production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. With integrated automation technologies and comprehensive industry-specific solutions, Siemens increases the productivity, efficiency and flexibility of its customers in the fields of industry and infrastructure. The Sector consists of six divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility und Osram. With around 207,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry achieved in fiscal year 2009 total sales of approximately €35 billion. http://www.siemens.com/industry
The Siemens Industry Solutions Division (Erlangen, Germany) is one of the world’s leading solution and service providers for industrial and infrastructure facilities comprising the business activities of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies, Water Technologies and Industrial Technologies. Activities include engineering and installation, operation and service for the entire life cycle. A wide-ranging portfolio of environmental solutions helps industrial companies to use energy, water and equipment efficiently, reduce emissions and comply with environmental guidelines. With around 31,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Solutions posted sales of €6.8 billion in fiscal year 2009.
Further information and downloads at: http://www.siemens.com/industry-solutions
Sonny With A Chance New Season Preview!
Get a glimpse of Sonny With A Chance Season 2 premiering Sunday, March 14 at 8/7c on the Disney Channel.
Bonus Video So Random Sketch – The Real Princesses of New Jersey
Closing the Door on Tram Incident
If you’ve ever visited the Disneyland Resort within the last several years, you’ll remember those red and white trams we all get to take a little ride on. (If you’re lucky, you’ll get a silly tram attendant in the back who will entertain everyone while returning to the Mickey and Friends parking structure.) Now, some of those trams — which, I admit, make me lazy — have doors installed.
These doors block the ends of the bench seats, hoping to prevent any riders (and their possessions, I’m assuming) from falling out. The doors are, unfortunately, not automatic, but are opened/closed by a metal lever.
So, why were these doors put in place? Back in 2007, two female passengers ended up falling off the tram. According to an article printed by the OC Register (the article can be read here), the tram had been traveling at five miles per hour and both women suffered head injuries.
Later in May, the OC Register published a story on their Around Disney blog about Disney settling the suit filed by Qi Zhao, one of the passengers who fell. Zhao had suffered severe head trauma which left her in a coma for three weeks following the incident. (This story can be read here.)
These “enclosed” trams have yet to debut. They sit all by their lonesome in the former Lion King tram loading area, while the “open” trams are still operating at the loading and unloading zones at Downtown Disney.
Some concerns about the doors: Will they disrupt loading/unloading times? Will they actually be effective? Will they be more of a burden than helpful?
I want to know your thoughts. Do you think this was the right way to handle the situation?
Alyson Stoner Talks Dancing and DisneyMania 7
Alyson Stoner, star of Camp Rock, Talks Dancing and DisneyMania 7 at the recent Project Haiti event benefiting orphans in Haiti from the recent earthquake.
New EPCOT 2010 International Flower & Garden Festival Video
A journey through Epcot looking at all the various Disney displays for the 2010 International Flower & Garden Festival.
Disneyworld Sounds like Summer Concert Series Schedule
Sounds Like Summer is an annual live concert series at Epcot theme park that brings together a talented collection of tribute bands to authentically recreate the classic hits of legendary musical icons.
Follow the blissful sounds of long, carefree sunny days to the lagoonside America Gardens Theatre—adjacent to the American Adventure Pavilion. Listen to the tunes that inspired everyone’s favorite youthful memories as you celebrate the spirit of summer vacation, day trips to the beach, backyard cookouts and relaxing in a snug hammock under a shady tree!
2010 Performers
- June 12 – June 19: Stayin’ Alive – A Tribute to The Bee Gees
- June 20 – June 26: Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles
- June 27 – July 3: TBD
- July 4 – July 10: Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones Tribute Band
- July 11 – July 17: Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
- July 18 – July 24: 2U – A Tribute to U2
- July 25 – July 31: Beginnings – Chicago Tribute Band
Showtimes
Showtimes are schedule for 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:15 p.m.—except on July 4. On July 4, showtimes are scheduled for 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
For the latest information and updated showtimes, please check the Entertainment Guide you receive when you enter Epcot theme park.
Very Interesting Disneyland Video about nothing
The quality of this video is great. There is not really much going on but it is still entertaining to watch. That would explain the name “A short video about nothing.” The music is kinda catchy too. I hope you enjoy it. Don’t ask how I found out about it..lol
Disneyland from Michael Ring on Vimeo.
Reminds me of the days I worked in television and video.