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Archive for August, 2007
Category: Disney, Personal, Travel, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Theme Parks
http://www.attractionsmagazine.com
The big announcement is here…
Orlando Attractions Magazine is a brand new publication covering all your favorite Orlando-area theme parks and attractions.
This is a real, physical magazine to which you can subscribe and have it delivered to your door.
Orlando Attractions Magazine will be very much in the style of the old Disney Magazine, giving you a fun look at news, information, and events from all Orlando-area attractions, including the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, and more.
I am the Creative Director of this new magazine and am working with Editor-in-Chief Matt Roseboom to bring you regular exciting new issues.
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Posted by Ricky on August 19, 2007 at 10:55 pm · Permalink
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Category: Collectibles
From michaels.com:
This eerie talking head appears to be floating inside the ball. Activated by sound, the head will move and speak many phrases. 14” globe.
This is actually a pretty neat effect — the gypsy fortune-teller’s head appears to be floating in the large crystal ball — her eyes light up and move and mouth moves with really clear vocal phrases. Certainly not Disney, but for $50.00 its pretty impressive. - Dr. Disney
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Posted by Dr. Disney on August 19, 2007 at 2:35 pm · Permalink
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Category: Misc
From cbs2.com:
Fridays premiere of the Disney Channel movie “High School Musical 2″ brought in 17.2 million viewers, making it the most-watched program in cable television history, according to preliminary figures released today by Nielsen Media Research.
An ESPN “Monday Night Football” game between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints on Sept. 25, 2006 brought in 16 million viewers, the previous top record.
“High School Musical 2″ was the most-watched television program on broadcast or cable among children ages 6-11 with 6.1 million viewers, and the second most among children ages 9-14 with 5.9 million, trailing only Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.
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Posted by Dr. Disney on August 19, 2007 at 7:28 am · Permalink
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Category: Music
From marketwire.com:
“Getting Strong,” the First New Release Featuring New Wiggle Sam, to Be Released on October 9th, 2007
KOCH Records is pleased to announce the renewal of its deal with immensely popular childrens property, The Wiggles. The 4-year deal will cover the U.S. and Canada, and will feature new Wiggles albums as well as the Wiggles catalog.
Veronica Villarreal, Director, Marketing & Business Development, says, “Were extremely happy to be continuing our relationship with The Wiggles. Theyre fantastic Today almost every pre-schooler knows and loves The Wiggles and their music, making them one of biggest selling childrens groups of all time. So, to continue to be a part of that is a real thrill for us.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on August 17, 2007 at 2:05 pm · Permalink
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Category: Disney, Collectibles
The Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion update is going on right now, with a little less than a month until it reopens. This week, 4 pins came out at Mickey’s of Glendale at WDI depicting concept art for each of the new scenes:
New Staircase Scene
New portrait hallway, complete with lightning windows
New extra-scary bride
New floating Madame Leota
It’s interesting to note that the portrait hallway features the April-December portrait which was recently replaced in Disneyland’s hallway by the Master Gracey portrait from WDW’s foyer.
It looks like WDW’s Haunted Mansion is going to be the best version around soon!
Posted by Ricky on August 17, 2007 at 1:41 pm · Permalink
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Category: Misc
From go.com:
John Deere introduced a $4,649 riding lawnmower with cupholders. Actually, two cupholders — so you can have cold and hot beverages simultaneously?
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Posted by Dr. Disney on August 16, 2007 at 10:13 pm · Permalink
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Category: Disney, Collectibles, Movies
From necaonline.com:
In this summer’s biggest blockbuster, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, fans got to see Johnny Depp, onscreen with his inspiration for Captain Jack Sparrow: Keith Richards As Captain Teague, Richards’ role in the At World’s End was one of the most debated by fans leading up to the release of the film: was he Jack’s father, a mere cameo, or something else altogether? You’ll have to see the movie to find out, but NECA has created an action figure of this man of mystery and we’re proud to present him in all his glory at NECAonline. In a few weeks you can get a Captain Teague of your own, so keep checking at NECAonline for updates on Series 2 of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Action Figures
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Posted by Ricky on August 16, 2007 at 2:31 pm · Permalink
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Category: Misc
From ocregister.com:
Mickey Mouse handed over the keys to his kingdom to the cast of “High School Musical” on Tuesday, and if the adoring fans of the Disney Channel juggernaut had their way, well, Mickey might never get them back.’
On a witheringly hot day at Disneyland, the sequel that debuts Friday, “High School Musical 2,” was celebrated with a parade down Main Street, a new street show at California Adventure, a news conference that drew media from around the world and a blue-carpet premiere at the AMC Theatres in Downtown Disney.
You’re probably tired just hearing all that. Imagine if you were one of the thousands of fans who descended on the Magic Kingdom in search of a little “High School Musical” magic of their own.
“With the heat, oh, my gosh, we’re dying,” said Katey Gama, 15, of La Mirada, who hosted a slumber party for eight friends, stayed up until 3 a.m., then got up in time to leave the house at 6 a.m. to stake out a spot on the carpet to see the stars.
“Hopefully, it’s worth it – seeing our boyfriend, Zac,” Katey said of the hunky teen idol Zac Efron.
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Posted by Dr. Disney on August 16, 2007 at 11:06 am · Permalink
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Category: Disney
From cnn.com:
US Airways is pleased to award Joseph Helms of Avondale, AZ one million Dividend Miles as the grand prize winner in the US Airways Vacations Million Miles, Million Dreams Sweepstakes. US Airways Vacations teamed up with Walt Disney WorldR Resort in celebration of the Year of a Million Dreams by giving away one million miles. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on August 16, 2007 at 11:04 am · Permalink
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Category: Theme Parks
From ajc.com:
Are mermaids an endangered species?
Almost four years after Weeki Wachee Springs teetered on the verge of insolvency and wound up in court, the 60-year-old, famously kitschy Florida attraction that boasts performing mermaids heads this week toward what could be a final legal showdown over its future.
“Were fighting for our lives,” said Robyn Anderson, former mermaid and mayor of Weeki Wachee, the town of nine people that owns the attraction located about 50 miles north of Tampa — and seemingly a million miles from the states more corporate tourist destinations, such as Disney World. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dr. Disney on August 15, 2007 at 6:50 pm · Permalink
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