Disney’s Taylor Morrison Dream Home Giveaway

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January 7, 2010

Taylor Morrison, builder of the Innoventions Dream Home at the Disneyland Resort, is awarding one lucky winner a dream home of their own plus a Disneyland vacation for four.

The contest is open to US residents regardless of home state, but the prize homeâ€™s (ARV approximately $200,000) location will be chosen by the winner from a limited number of applicable communities (see sweepstakes rules for full details). The Disneyland vacation includes air transportation, hotel and four 2 day park hopper tickets.

The sweepstakes also offers an instant win component offering various prizes detailed at the link below.

You may enter once per day up until May 31, 2010. Additional entries can be awarded through various tasks with a maximum of 148 entries per entrant.

For full details and to enter, visit Taylor Morrisonâ€™s Dream Home Giveaway

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Disney World Marathon Breaks Records Before Races Even Start

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January 7, 2010

It seems more and more people are attending Disney Marathons. I know I would love to go someday. Being able to run around the place I love visiting would be so awesome. I will add that to my list and put it right next to the Boston Marathon.

I found this article over at Stitch Kingdom talking about the record attendance, and the race hasn’t even started yet.

ore than 55,500 expected runners â€“ Disneyâ€™s largest marathon weekend field ever â€“ are registered for the 17th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA Jan. 7-10, 2010. This yearâ€™s capacity field tops last yearâ€™s record by 10,500 registered participants and aims to place the marathon weekend as the top combination race weekend in the country.A record 55,500 athletes have registered for the variety of events that make up the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. In 2009 the Walt Disney World Marathon was the eighth largest in the nation and the second largest combination race weekend. The main event â€“ Sundayâ€™s 26.2-mile journey through Disneyâ€™s four major theme parks â€“ starts at 5:40 a.m. near Epcot.

Runners can look forward to VIP treatment as new â€œMore Magicâ€ options have been added. A pre-race pasta party and a post-race private celebration are new ticketed events available to those in attendance. On Thursday, Jan. 7, the Pasta in the Park Party at Epcot will give runners and their friends and family a chance to â€œcarb loadâ€ before the race and see a special viewing of â€œIllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,â€ a nighttime fireworks display. After the marathon on Sunday, the chance to ride select attractions and unwind with a live DJ and Disney characters is available when Disneyâ€™s Hollywood Studios hosts a private Victory Lap Celebration.

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Rock out with IRON WEASEL! On Disney XD’s Newest Show

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January 6, 2010

‘I’m in the band’ is a music-filled, live-action comedy series for kids and families about a teenager who realizes his wildest dream when he joins his favorite “vintage” rock band, Iron Weasel, and sets out to help the band he idolizes make an epic comeback.

I’m in the Band Premieres Monday, January 18 on Disney XD!

Michael Jackson as Captain EO

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January 6, 2010

A tribute to Michael Jackson, here are the clips of him from Captain EO.

Captain EO formerly shown at Disney theme parks. The film stars Michael Jackson. It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, executive-produced by George Lucas, choreographed by Jeffrey Hornaday, photographed by Peter Anderson, produced by Rusty Lemorande, and written by Lemorande, Lucas and Coppola. The score was written by James Horner, and featured two songs (“We Are Here to Change the World” and “Another Part of Me“) by Michael Jackson.

Walt Disney World – Hall of Presidents finale w/ Barack Obama

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January 6, 2010

Here is the *NEW* video from the Hall of Presidents with Barack Obama. He delivers a great speech. Looks like the update to this exhibit is going to be good. I am not sure but the animatonic of him isn’t the greatest..it may look better up close and not on video. Here is review from Theme Park Mom for the attraction on the whole.

Just the Finale with Barack Obama

Found some more videos of the whole exhibit. There are 3 parts.

UP Exhibit & Characters at Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios

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January 6, 2010

I am looking forward to getting my picture taken with these guys…God bless Photo Pass!

There are some pictures and some more information located here at Mousesteps. Thanks to Jeff Lang DVD he has some great videos of Disneyworld. Be sure to check out his other videos at his You Tube Page.

Disney hikes Annual Pass prices by up to $50

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January 6, 2010

For the second time in less than a year, Disneyland Resort has hiked prices for annual park passes.

Starting today, theme park-goers will pay between $30 and $50 more than they paid in early 2009 for the same annual passes that can be used at Disneyland and Disneyâ€™s California Adventure. The hikes range from 11 percent to 26 percent.

The prices for annual passes depend on the number of â€œblackoutâ€ dates. With the cheapest passes, Southern California residents can go to the parks on 170 specific days. The most-expensive passes can be used every day by any buyer. Those Premium pass prices have gone up $90 in the past five years.

Disneyland Resort last increased pass prices on Aug. 1. Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman, said annual pass prices are usually adjusted once or twice annually. Read about the 2009 price hikes HERE.

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Photo from JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Epcot’s Illuminations Reflections of Earth HD

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January 6, 2010

Martin has some of the best videos I have ever seen on the internet! The camera angles and the editing are phenomenal! Be sure to check out more of his videos by following the link here or in the Favorite Sites Area.

ROE POEReflections of Earth HD + POE tag from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Okayâ€¦ the big one. I set out to create what I hoped would be the definitive edit of this show and feel I have achieved it. Shot from almost 2 dozen angles in full HD see every detail of the show, from the barges being set in the afternoon, to sunset on the lagoon, to evening on the Promonade. See the full show in every detail, from lasers and fireworks to fountain details and earth globe closeups; using multiple composites and keys I`ve captured all at once all the show details the human eye sees that a camera normally can`t. Audio wise is a new stereo clean live pyro mix with source score. And there`s more! After the main show is the 2009 Peace on Earth tag, again in HD and again shot from over a dozen angles with a clean live pyro and source score audio mix.

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Disney’s California Adventure Park- Expansion Video

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January 6, 2010

With the expansion of Disney’s California Adventure Park well underway, Eddie, our host, takes us behind the construction walls to reveal the new and exciting changes planned for the park. This is episode one, in a series of videos, so stay tuned for more details in the months to come.

Children Can Customize Vacations On Disney Cruise Line

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January 6, 2010

Today, Disney Cruise Line is announcing some exciting news thatâ€™s especially important to our youngest guestsâ€¦ kids can customize their cruise vacation!

We are offering more youth activities than ever before and children choose experiences based on interest, regardless of age. Now, siblings and friends of different ages can play together â€“ whether their interests are pirates, princesses, cooking, computers, puzzles, adventure games, animals, even wacky science experiments. Check out this video to see some of the onboard fun for children:

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Southern California Residents Disneyland 2fer is back!

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January 6, 2010

If you live in Southern California and are looking for value and the best way to spend your entertainment dollars, youâ€™ll find a great offer is back at the Disneyland Resort. With the â€œSouthern California Resident 2fer Ticket,â€ you can buy a ticket to take advantage of the attractions and entertainment at Disneyland or Disneyâ€™s California Adventure Park on one day, and then come back on another day to play in the other park â€“ for free. Valid for residents within Zip Codes 90000-93599 with valid ID. Check here for more details.

Here are some tips on how you can make the most of a deal that gives you two days of magic for only $36 a day per person:*

Plan ahead: This is a limited-time offer. You must purchase and use a â€œSouthern California Resident 2fer Ticketâ€ in one theme park by April 12, 2010. Then you can bring the ticket back within 30 days to play all day in the other park â€“ for free.
Double the fun: Go wild in both Disney parks, making this a special time for residents of Southern California to enjoy the fun, entertainment, restaurants, shows and attractions that are found in Disneyland and Disneyâ€™s California Adventure parks. The two parks feature a mix of classic attractions and immersive experiences that will entertain guests of all ages.
Celebrate special occasions at the Disneyland Resort: With a 2fer ticket, you can visit one park in honor of a special day â€“ perhaps a birthday or anniversary â€“ and come back to play in the other park for a second celebration. It could be a championship season, an engagement or a childâ€™s first visit to see Mickey Mouse.
Canâ€™t choose? The 2fer ticket allows you to enjoy some of your favorite attractions in both theme parks on separate days. Ride Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and Peter Panâ€™s Flight on one day, and then come back on another day to try Soarinâ€™ over California, California Screaminâ€™ and Disney*Pixarâ€™s Toy Story Mania!
Visit the two parks on consecutive days: Southern California residents can turn the 2fer ticket into a mini-vacation and itâ€™s easier than ever to make that happen this year with special offers at the Disneyland Resort hotels. Guests can save up to 30 percent** when they book a two-night hotel stay by April 1, 2010, for stays during select dates through April 29, 2010. Click here for all the details.

The 2fer ticket can be purchased now at Disneyland.com, The Disney Stores, Vons, Pavilions, Albertsons, Ralphs, Stater Bros, Gelsonâ€™s, Food 4 Less, Toys R Us, Deardenâ€™s, Korea Daily, Irvine Spectrum and other locations. Guests who purchase online can print their tickets at home and avoid waiting in ticket lines.

For more information on the 2fer ticket, visit www.disneyland.com/2fer or call (714) 781-7290.

Buy and print your 2fer Tickets online now!

The Muppets stop by Chip and Co to Pass it on!

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January 6, 2010

The Muppets stop by our website to spread some love!