Toy Story 1 & 2 Double Feature – Get your tickets now

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September 19, 2009

Disney is now offering a double feature of its hit animated films Toy Story and Toy story 2.Â That’s not all! The re-released films will provide you with an all new movie experience in 3D!Â They are set to run for only two weeks, kicking off on October 2.

Toy Story, which was orginally released in 1995, was Disney/Pixar’s first computer generated feature-lengthÂ venture.Â The film was a box office success and won three Academy Awards in 1996.Â Â It also began a box office streak for Pixar whose studios haveÂ yet to produce a dud.Â It was followed up by Toy Story 2 in 1999.

In celebration of it’sÂ forthcoming third installment, Toy Story 3,Â the double feature will offer a sneak peek at the new film.Â For tickets and showtimes visit theÂ Fandango website and find your nearest theater.

Buzz Lightyear Back From 468 Days In Space

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September 18, 2009

The Toy Story action figure returned on the space shuttle Discovery last Friday, after first launching aboard STS-124 on May 31st 2008. Here’s a video of his time on the International Space Station:

Buzz was up there as part of a program by NASA and Disney to encourage students to study science, technology and math. He’ll be honored in a parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom-along with his space station crewmates and veteran Buzz Aldrin-on October 2nd.

To commemorate the opening of Toy Story Mania!, a new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California, Disney Parks sent Buzz Lightyear on Space Shuttle Discovery. The action figure will reside on the International Space Station through Fall 2008.

Kouzzina by Cat Cora officially opens at Disney’s Boardwalk

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September 18, 2009

With a celebratory shot of ouzo and surrounded by family, friends Disney executives and invited media, Kouzzina by Cat Cora opened officially at Disney’s Boardwalk in Lake Buena Vista. Call it my Big Fat Greek Restaurant opening. The event had all the elements: Cheers, toasts, traditional food, dancing and lively music.

Family was key to the development of Kouzzina, says Cora. And she wanted the restaurant to celebrate her Greek roots from the decor to the menu.

When guests enter Kouzzina, which is in the space formerly occupied by Spoodles, they will notice the walls lined with Cora’s family photographs. Dark woods and a less eclectic approach give the restaurant a softer ambiance than Spoodles. Along the back wall of the entry way, guests will find displays of Cora’s cookbooks (Cat Cora’s Kitchen and Cooking From the Hip) and her new signature wine collection. Coranation Wines, which are the result of a collaboration with Rudd Vineyards, are made with grapes from California’s Russian River and Alexander Valleys and other classic locations.

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Disney Bus Bomb Scare – Device ruled not explosive

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September 18, 2009

Bomb squad members have determined that a suspicious device found under a bus at Walt Disney World is not explosive.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jim Solomons reports that a maintenance worker found the device during a routine inspection Thursday afternoon. His supervisors agreed that the device should not have been there, and called law enforcement. It’s still not clear what exactly the device was.

Disney spokeswoman Andrea Finger says all bus service at the park had been temporarily suspended as a precaution. The resort’s 300 buses were returned to operation as they were checked. Checking the buses wasn’t expected to take more than a couple hours. With the buses out of service, several parks were kept open an extra hour, and taxi service was expanded.

Disney Cruise Line needs to clean up its act

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September 17, 2009

Today Friends of the Earth issued the first-ever Cruise Ship Environmental Report Card, an assessment of the environmental and human health footprint of cruise lines and ships operating in the United States.

Millions of Americans take cruise vacations every year. Travelers may not realize that taking a cruise is more harmful to the environment and human health than many other forms of travel.

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Tron Legacy is coming December 17th to IMAX

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September 17, 2009

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and IMAX Corporation today announced that Tron: Legacy, the intense, high-tech 3D adventure starring Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde, will be released to IMAX(R) theatres in IMAX(R) 3D simultaneously with the film’s wide release on December 17, 2010. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Tron: Legacy will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-Mastering) technology. Tron: Legacy is the third film of the previously announced five-picture agreement between IMAX and Walt Disney StudiosMotion Pictures.

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Virgin agrees three-screen Disney deal

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September 17, 2009

Virgin Media has signed what it is describing as its first three-screen deal through a new cross platform agreement with Disney.

The deal includes the recently launched Disney XD channel, TV on demand content including HD programming, as well as rights for a wide range of Disney shows to be made available for viewing via a computer and over the mobile phone.

Boel Ferguson, VP and general manager, Disney Channels UK & Ireland, said she wanted viewers to be able to experience the content in as many ways as possible. â€œWeâ€™re particularly excited about the potential for Disney XD, which was developed as a multi-platform entertainment brand with a multitude of content designed to be viewed at home or on the move.â€

At the moment the deal relates to the provision of content rather than its actual delivery. What this does not represent is the introduction of the ability to follow content from screen to screen.

Captain Jack appears at D23 video

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September 17, 2009

Dick Cook has his Steve Jobs moment introducing just one more thing: Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow

Classic DisneyWorld Video from 1974

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September 17, 2009

Tomorrowland under construction-20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and a parade. Little known trivia: much of Tomorrowland as we now know it did not actually open until 1975.

Disney to Collaborate with Guillermo del Toro on a New Label, Disney Double Dare You

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September 16, 2009

Will be cool to see this new side of Disney.

The Walt Disney Studios, in collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (â€œPanâ€™s Labyrinth,â€ â€œThe Hobbitâ€), is launching a new production label called Disney Double Dare You, to create new animated films full of chills and thrills for audiences of all ages, it was announced today at the D23 Expo by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. All films will be produced under the guidance of del Toro, who originated the concept and the design of DDY and who will also direct certain projects. The first project in development for the new label is called â€œTrollhunters,â€ an original del Toro story which he will produce.

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Disney Refurbishment/Closure Schedule as of Sept 15th

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September 15, 2009

Disneyland (see below for Disneyworld)

Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com

Current

Space Mountain closed through 9/24/09 to install the Halloween overlay.
Haunted Mansion closed through 9/24/09 to install Haunted Mansion Holiday.
Celebration Ranch closed through 9/24/09 to install the Halloween overlay.
Bank of Main Street closed through 10/2/09 for conversion to the Disney Gallery.
Gadget’s Go Coaster closed through 10/26/09 for refurbishment.
The Enchanted Cottage closed through 11/4/09 for refurbishment.
Casey Jr. Circus Trains closed through 11/19/09 for refurbishment.
Storybook Land Canal Boats closed through 11/19/09 for refurbishment.
Disneyland: The First 50 Magical YearsÂ closed through 12/16/09 to re-install Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln to the Opera House.
Orange Stinger (DCA) closed through 4/28/10 for refurbishment. It will re-open as Silly Symphonies Swings.

Upcoming

Pirates of the Caribbean closed 9/28/09 – 10/2/09 for refurbishment.
Blue Bayou Restaurant closed 9/28/09 – 10/2/09 for refurbishment.
Sailing Ship Columbia closed 10/5/09 – 10/7/09 for deck oiling.
Indiana Jones Adventure closed 10/5/09 – 10/8/09 for refurbishment.

DisneyWorld

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyworld.com

Current

Liberty Square Riverboat (Magic Kingdom) closed through 9/19/09 for refurbishment.
Flights of Wonder (Animal Kingdom) closed through10/23/09 for refurbishment.
Living with the Land (Epcot) closed through 11/1/09 for refurbishment.
Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom) closed through 11/21/09 for refurbishment.
Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Arcade (Magic Kingdom) closed through 11/21/09 for refurbishment.
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa lobby flooring is being replaced and some construction/refurbishment requiring the use of a crane is occuring. This is expected to continue through November.

Upcoming

Lake Buena Vista Golf Course will be closed 10/12/09 – 10/21/09 for refurbishment.
Osprey Ridge Golf Course will be closed 10/22/09 – 10/31/09 for refurbishment.
Typhoon Lagoon will be closed 11/1/09 – 12/31/09 for refurbishment.

Disney Pic of the Day – Disney Desperate Housewives

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September 14, 2009