Sylvania Sponsors Disney’s ‘Small World’

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December 15, 2009

Sylvania is sponsoring the “It’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. The deal, which includes the attraction’s first-ever illuminated marquee, is part of a 12-year agreement between The Walt Disney Company and Siemens.

The agreement includes marketing and promotional rights, attraction sponsorships and a promotional presence that features Siemens products and services at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. Siemens also is the sponsor of the Epcot icon, SpaceShip Earth.

“The deal between Disney and Sylvania’s parent company, Siemens, brings together the world’s leading family entertainment company with a premiere global technology and infrastructure company,” Mike Colotti, vice president of brand management and marketing communications for Sylvania, tells Marketing Daily. “In addition to marketing and promotional campaigns, our companies work together to develop and integrate Sylvania lighting technologies into Disney attractions and throughout its resorts.”

The illuminated marquee — the only change to the attraction — will brighten the overall experience for guests, and is slated for installation in early 2010. The design is a visual celebration of what the attraction represents — the happy spirit of children everywhere, according to Sylvania.

Disney’s “It’s a small world” originally was created for the 1964 New York World’s Fair as an exhibit that would benefit UNICEF, which is dedicated to the welfare of children all over the world. The attraction moved to its Anaheim home in 1966. It contains more than 300 Audio-Animatronics figures, representing children around the globe. It also features more than 250 toys and 80 animated props.

Sylvania also sponsors “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” and the “Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights” holiday show at Walt Disney World. Recent collaborations include promotions for the Sylvania Micro Mini CFL with “Wall-E” and “Tinkerbell” retail displays.

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“Wedding Banned” pulled from Disney slate

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December 15, 2009

Less than a month after beaching “Captain Nemo: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” Disney’s new studio chief has put the kibosh on “Wedding Banned,” a romantic comedy to have starred Robin Williams and Diane Keaton.

“Banned” revolves around a long-divorced couple (Williams and Keaton) who kidnap their daughter (Anna Faris) on her wedding day to prevent her from making the same mistakes they did. The parents rekindle their relationship as they elude cops and the angry groom. The film’s production company, Mandevile Films, is now free to shop it around town.

The decision by Walt Disney Studios chairman Rich Ross to drop the project surprised some observers since “Banned” seemed to be in the mold of such other studio hit comedies as “The Proposal” and “Wild Hogs.” But one factor in the decision was the poor showing of another Disney comedy starring Williams, “Old Dogs,” which has grossed $35 million since its November 25 opening.

So far Ross, who stepped into the top job in September, has put into development a remake of “The Black Hole,” with “Tron Legacy” director Joseph Kosinksi at the helm, and has picked up the rights to the book series “Fallen.”

300 stuck temporarily on Disney World monorail

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December 14, 2009

Emergency crews rescued passengers aboard a Walt Disney World monorail train early this morning after they were stranded for nearly three hours because of a power failure, authorities said.

The monorail system went down at about 1 a.m., affecting seven trains and stranding about 300 passengers on the red train near the Magic Kingdom, the Associated Press reported.

Three of the seven trains were carrying passengers, two of which were towed into a station where riders could exit. Three other trains were at a station when the incident occurred, and another train was empty.

Passengers aboard the red train described the condition inside the train as “stuffy, muggy and hot,” Local 6 News reported

“The monorail just shut down and came to a stop,” said a woman aboard the train who had a 3-month-old with her. “The lights turned off, the air conditioner turned off, and then the pilot said we’re experiencing technical difficulties.”

Other children were also aboard the red monorail, and Reedy Creek Fire Department emergency personnel used a ladder truck to remove several people, according to witnesses. Passengers also helped each other exit the monorail through the roof of the train, witnesses said.

Bo Jones of the Reedy Creek Fire Department said no one was injured, the Associated Press reported.

The cause of the malfunction is not known.

The red train was later moved to the Ticket and Transportation Center.

In a statement released this morning, Disney said, “Our commitment to safety guides all we do and this is the type of situation we train for with Reedy Creek. We extend our apologies to guests who were affected and are working directly with them.”

Disney said the monorail system was restored to full operation at 7:30 a.m.

The incident comes about five months after a monorail pilot was killed in a crash, the first fatal accident in the 38-year history of Walt Disney World’s monorail.

Austin Wuennenberg, the operator of one of the monorail trains, was pronounced dead at the scene after two monorails collided at about 2 a.m. on July 5 at the Ticket and Transportation Center near the Magic Kingdom.

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Disney Pays You $8 to Upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray

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December 14, 2009

Disney wants to turn your regular DVDs into Blu-ray discs. There’s no fairy godmothers or pixie dust involved. Instead, they are offering upgrade coupons via the new Disney Blu-ray Upgrade Program.

According to the program’s website, all you need to do is choose which discs you want to upgrade, print out and send in the upgrade form along with proof of purchase information, and Disney will email you a rebate of $8 for each of your titles.

Of course, it’s hard to change formats after you’ve just amassed all of the Disney flicks on DVD (and possibly VHS!). However, it’s worth the upgrade — especially when it comes to some of these classics. The animation is really stunning in the HD format. For more on that, check out some of the reviews listed below.

Also, Disney isn’t even asking for your DVDs. All you need to do is supply the proofs of purchase from each one. That means you can’t cheat, either! However, you can save the DVD copy for use on your computer, in the car, in another room — or it can just be the designated copy that the kids can scratch up.

Disney is only extending this offer to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Currently, you can’t redeem the coupons online, although the site has a list of participating retailers, which includes Best Buy, Target, Walmart and others. There’s no word on when Disney will pull the plug on the program. However, once you print the coupons, you’ll only have 30 days to redeem them.

Disneyland California Monorail Back Seat Ride Video from the 90’s

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December 12, 2009

For some reason I really love old, classic Disney videos from the parks. I am just fascinated by looking at things way back when. I was able to find this fun Monorail video from the 90’s. I hope you enjoy it!

Save up to $15 on G-Force starting 12/15

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December 11, 2009

From Couponing to Disney

Walt Disney’s G-Force is releasing on Blu-Ray combo pack (includes a Blu-Ray and DVD copy) and DVD on December 15th.

You can print this coupon to save $10 on the Blu-Ray combo pack.
You can pair it with this $5 Blu Ray Target coupon for $15 savings.

Target has announced their price yet, but the past few Disney movies have been $19.99-$24.99 ea.

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Tron Legacy Movie Poster, Concept Art and Test Video..

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December 11, 2009

The long-hoped for sequel to 1982’s groundbreaking “Tron,” the new film finds Jeff Bridges returning as Kevin Flynn and a new generation entering the virtual world he created.

Check out below for the Concept Video

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2009 Osborne Spectacle of Lights Video at Hollywood Studios

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December 11, 2009

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights started modestly in Arkansas as a single home’s annual display. Every year, Jennings Osborne and his family set up an elaborate collection of holiday lights and over the years, the collection of lights grew, and grew… and grew! In 1995, the Osborne family decided to share their magic with the world, and Walt Disney World Resort happily offered to become the new permanent home for this exceptional exhibition of holiday cheer.

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Disneyland California Home Movie Films

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December 11, 2009

Some more home video footage from 1975-1976 at Disneyland in California.

Farmington Man Pleads Guilty to Groping Girls at Disney World

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December 11, 2009

Follow up to the story from earlier this year.

Robert Double Jr., 51, of Farmington, pleaded guilty last week in Orange County (Florida) Court to lewd and lascivious molestation and lewd and lascivious conduct against a minor.

Double was caught on Disney surveillance cameras trying to take off girls’ bikini tops while they were in the wave pool.

A 15-year-old girl reported to Disney security that Double crashed into her in the wave pool, pulled down her bathing suit, and then touched her. After reviewing surveillance video, detectives said he may have touched at least five different girls.

He was sentenced to five years ofÂ probation.

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LAPD arrests Disney grandson for alleged illegal gun possession

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December 10, 2009

Patrick Disney Miller, grandson of the late Walt Disney, was arrested early today on suspicion of illegal gun possession, police said.

Miller, 42, was taken into custody about 5:30 a.m. at his home in Woodland Hills, said Officer Karen Rayner of the Los Angeles Police Department.

â€œAn LAPD gun unit was there to serve a search-and-arrest warrant,â€ Rayner said.

Miller was booked at the LAPDâ€™s Valley jail in Van Nuys for investigation of possession of a firearm by a felon and selling ammunition or reloaded ammunition for a handgun. Miller is being held in lieu of $70,000 bail, Rayner said.

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Classic Disneyland Railroad Film Clip

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December 10, 2009

Wow a classic Disneyland Railroad film video. Not much info on this, looks like someone told some old film footage and added the Disney Railroad audio..Great video I hope you enjoy it!