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New Magic Kingdom castle effect
Following the Celebrate America fireworks on July 3rd the castle had the projection shown below It appears to be a different technology than what is normally used for castle projections at the Magic Kingdom.
Posted: Fri 7/4/2008 7:42a • link • Discuss It
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Monorail Red to open tonight at Disneyland
The Orange County Register is reporting Monorail Red will finally be opening to the public tonite at Disneyland. Click here for their full report.
Posted: Thu 7/3/2008 7:58p • link • Discuss It
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Disneyland Resort Esplanade rumor Disneyland has approached Rick Caruso of Caruso Affiliated - the developers of the Grove at Farmer's Market and Americana at Brand in Glendale about developing a new esplanade between Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Park that will also bring the WET Design-conceived fountains from Americana to the Disneyland Resort.
We've heard the following rumor about the Disneyland Resort esplande:
Posted: Wed 7/2/2008 6:30a • link • Discuss It
Disneyland Pixie Hollow Meet n Greet rumor Rumors persist that a new Pixie Hollow Meet n Greet will be taking over the Fantasyland Theater in the fall. At present Disneyland management is looking to move the Princess Fantasy Faire to Plaza Inn in due course as the Faire is more commercially successful than the Character and Birthday Parties currently held at the location.
We've heard the following two rumors about Disneyland:
Posted: Wed 7/2/2008 6:29a • link • Discuss It
New coffee kiosk now open at the TTC
There is a new coffee kiosk now operating at the Transportation and Ticket Center between the Resort Monorail beam and the Ferry Boat landing. The location is similar to other kiosks in and outside of the parks serving coffee, tea, espresso, other beverages and baked goods.
Posted: Tue 7/1/2008 2:41p • link • Discuss It
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Country Sings Disney Collection to Release July 8
Country music’s biggest stars have assembled for the upcoming Country Sings Disney project, in stores Tuesday, July 8. The fifteen song collection features classic and contemporary Disney tracks performed by today’s favorite country stars, including Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Bucky Covington, Little Big Town, Josh Gracin, Phil Stacey, SHeDAISY and many more.
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Posted: Tue 7/1/2008 1:32p • link • Discuss It
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ABC Brings Sizzling Hot High School Musical: Get in the Picture
ABC is bringing the sizzling hot new alternative series “High School Musical: Get in the Picture” to beaches on both coasts with branded ice cream trucks offering games and prizes. Beach goers will be able to cool off with free ice cream at East and West Coast locations over the 4th of July weekend and on additional dates leading up to the premiere of the show.
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Posted: Mon 6/30/2008 11:34a • link • Discuss It
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Wall*E won't be going to DCA
Contrary to what was reported in the Disneyland Annual Passholder newsletter, Wall*E will not be coming to Disney's California Adventure any time sooner according to Disney as reported in the OC Register Disney blog. Click here for more.
Posted: Mon 6/30/2008 11:27a • link • Discuss It
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Innoventions Dream Home to open today
According to the OC Register theme park blog, Disney has confirmed the Innoventions Dream Home will be open regularly starting today. Click here for the blog posting.
Posted: Mon 6/30/2008 11:25a • link • Discuss It
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Bolt trailer now available
The new trailer for Bolt was unveiled in front of Wall*E this weekend. Click here to see it at Disney.com.
Posted: Mon 6/30/2008 11:22a • link • Discuss It
Sleeping Beauty Castle to go hi-tech
ScreamScape is reporting the new Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through rumored to be returning soon at Disneyland will feature modern technology including special effects and projections. Click here for more.
Posted: Mon 6/30/2008 11:17a • link • Discuss It
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Jim Hill: Disney Store Future
Jim Hill looks at what Disney Consumer Products reportedly has in store for the future of the recently reaquired Disney Stores. Click here for more.
Posted: Mon 6/30/2008 11:05a • link • Discuss It
Jim Hill on Pleasure Island and Night Kingdom
Jim Hill's latest includes his analysis of why Pleasure Island has to closed and the latest rumors on the future of Night Kingdom - Walt Disney World's rumored niche park currently in development. Click here for more.
Posted: Mon 6/30/2008 11:03a • link • Discuss It
Press Release: Walt Disney World Resort Unveils Bold New Vision for Downtown Disney
Walt Disney World Resort today unveiled a new vision for Downtown Disney, with extraordinary new shopping, dining and other experiences including a completely re-imagined Pleasure Island. Also planned are numerous enhancements to popular Downtown Disney locations, as well as additional theming and storytelling brought to life by Walt Disney Imagineers.
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Posted: Mon 6/30/2008 3:35a • link • Discuss It
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Laughing Place Podcast
On a mostly American LPP the crew take apart Wall*E and give their opinions, talk about the changes at Downtown Disney and Pleasure Island, discuss Disney and Americana and the new Celebrate America fireworks show plus Reader Mail, the Captain's Challenge, FanBoy's Disney Myths and all the other usual silliness.