The Princess & the Frog – “Leaping Love Story” Featurette

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October 2, 2009

Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (ANIKA NONI ROSE), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana in theaters December 11 2009 nationwide

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A Day at the Magic Kingdom – A Stop Motion Video

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October 2, 2009

A stop-motion video, from sunrise to sunset, day at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World in Florida. It looks like the footage is being taken from a miniature model of the park, but actually it is fast slides of photos taken live.

Disney World monorail returns to service following electrical shortage

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October 2, 2009

The Walt Disney World Monorail System resumed service this morning (Oct. 1) after an electrical shortage at the Magic Kingdom platform shut the system down on Sept. 30.

According to Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Garcia, who broke the news on his Twitter at about 10 a.m., all monorail lines serving Disney World’s parks are back in service.

The short in the control tower at the Magic Kingdom, which resulted in smoke, halted a train while it pulled into a station. Guests were able to make it off safely as a tractor towed the train to their stop.

The Magic Kingdom and resort lines went out of service following the short, but the Epcot line remained open.

Taking this safety measure was vital to Disney in order to decrease the chances of another tragedy like the July 5 monorail collision that killed 21-year-old monorail driver Austin Wuennenberg from occurring. Wuennenberg’s death was the first fatality in the monorail system’s 38 years of service.

In the event the monorail is out of service during your visit to Disney World, consider these tips on getting around Disney World without using the monorail.

Decorating the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween

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October 1, 2009

Brought to you by http://www.stitchkingdom.com This time-lapse video shows a crew of 40 working over five nights to install autumn and Halloween decor just in time for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Footage courtesy of Disney.

Show me the money – Disney World employees to get raise

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October 1, 2009

About 25,000 unionized hourly employees at Walt Disney World represented by the Service Trades Council Union will be receiving a wage increase effective Oct. 4.

According to a release from the STCU, the increases were negotiated in April 2007 and are the third pay increase under the current union contract which expires in October 2010.

The increases will range from 4 to 5 percent for most employees. Long-term employees will receive a 45-cents-per-hour increase, the largest of the annual increases during the three-year agreement.

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Disneys A Christmas Carol – Behind the scenes

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October 1, 2009

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In Disneys A Christmas Carol The Event, the first behind-the-scenes featurette from Disneys A Christmas Carol, actors Jim Carrey and Colin Firth, along with director Robert Zemeckis and producers Steve Starkey and Jack Rapke give you their perspective on bringing Charles Dickens tale A Christmas Carol to the big screen in theatres November 6, 2009.

Space Mountain Disneyland – original 1977 TV commercial

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October 1, 2009

Rare find from 1977!!

Teen with health problems dies at Disney

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October 1, 2009

At approximately 9:30 a.m. this morning, the Orange County Sheriff’s office was notified about the death of a 16-year old Canadian boy on vacation with his parents and one sibling. The family, staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort on Disney property, discovered that he was unresponsive this morning and contacted the Sheriff immediately. The Reedy Creek Rescue Center pronounced the boy dead at the scene.

Right now, the Sheriff’s office is conducting an investigation and believes the boy died as a result of an extensive medical history and related issues however, specific causes are not known at this time. He passed away in his sleep.

Our hearts and prayers are with him and his family.

Disney Pic of the day – Wall-e

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September 30, 2009

Could somebody make Eve out of Wonder Bread poor Wall-e needs someone to hold hands with.

Searching our site just got easier.

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September 30, 2009

Check it out..type something in the search box and watch the magic. Should make finding things on the site a whole lot easier.

Kids can see Disney’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’ for free

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September 30, 2009

Visit one of Disney World’s four parks starting Monday, Oct. 5, through Nov. 22 and you can get a free child’s movie voucher for “The Princess and the Frog,” which opens Dec. 11.
Guests must be 10 or older to collect the card with instructions to receive the voucher, which is good at participating theaters with one paid adult movie ticket. The voucher is worth up to $8 and must be used between Dec. 11 and 31.

Show your WDW ticket at any of these shops to get your ‘The Princess and the Frog’ card:

Magic Kingdom: The Emporium, Main Street Confectionery, Main Street Cinema, Town Square Exposition Hall, Uptown Jewelers, Cornelius Coot’s County Bounty

Epcot: Mouse Gear, Gateway Gifts, Epcot Camera Center, World Traveler, Port of Entry, Disney Traders

Disneyâ€™s Animal Kingdom Park: Island Mercantile, Outpost, Garden Gate Gifts

Disneyâ€™s Hollywood Studios: Mickey’s of Hollywood, Keystone Clothiers, The Darkroom, Celebrity 5&10, LA Prop Warehouse, In Character, Disney Studio Store, Animation Gallery

Celebration Showdown at the Walt Disney World Resort!

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September 30, 2009

Just what you have been waiting for a Disney Game Show!

Take two families with something special to Celebrate, and two motivated individuals who want those families to have an experience of a lifetime…put them head-to-head as they compete to win special Walt Disney World moments theyll remember for the rest of their lives. See the full episodes, hosted by Disney Channel’s Phill Lewis at www.DisneyParks.com/videos.