Category: Disney
Disney’s Meet The Robinsons Game Launch.
From joystiq.com:
Disney was kind enough to invite us out for a tour of their studios and to attend the launch of the Meet the Robinsons video game recently, and we’ve got the proof. They also screened the movie for us, in Disney Digital 3D and while we might be hardkor fanboys sometimes, we really loved the flick.
One of the best things was getting to visit the Disney Archives and sift through things dating back as far as Snow White and the early days of Mickey Mouse, but the best thing we saw? Oh nothing, just the original sign for Flynn’s, the arcade run by Jeff Bridges in Tron. Our inner fanboy exploded when we saw that (see above — for the sign, not exploding fanboys). Check out the rest of our tour in the gallery, and get the skinny on the game after the jump.
I did end up buying the game (Wii Version). So I’ll try to get a quick mini-review up before the end of the week, maybe Friday. So far however, I am enjoying it and find the control of the camera to be one of the best parts (Despite what other reviews are saying).
TweetCheerleaders Caught Shoplifting at Disneyland
From whidbeynewstimes.com:
This past weekend the Coupeville High School cheerleaders made their first-ever trip to the national championships held in Anaheim, Calif.
Unfortunately, two members of the squad marred that accomplishment when they were arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Disneyland after the competition took place.
Coupeville School District Superintendent Bill Myhr said police haven’t determined if charges will be filed against the two girls. He would not give the ages or the grade level of the pair.
School officials are conducting their own investigation.
Because the girls were participating in a school-sponsored event, they fall under the school district’s conduct policy. The Coupeville High School principal will conduct the investigation over spring break.
Myhr said the two cheerleaders could be suspended between five and 20 days. In addition, they might have to return to California to answer to any charges that may be filed.
Every year, thousands of cheerleaders representing schools across the country flock to the Disney parks in the US to compete in various competitions and have a good time together. Inevitably, every year many of these cheerleaders cause an enormous headache for other guests who have to endure their constant cheering, running, yelling, and inappropriateness. It comes as no surprise to me that some of them were caught shoplifting at Disneyland. I will always recommend that folks steer clear of the Disney parks while these cheerleading competitions are going on, especially if you want a good night’s sleep at the value hotels.
TweetMouseSurplus special sale
From mousesurplus.com:
MouseSurplus finally has a new Warehouse. Now before you go rushing to see what’s for sale, we’re not quite ready to open to the public… but a select few can get a sneak peek and an early shopping spree.We are offering a One Day Admission Ticket to Mousesurplus Showroom Sale.
The special sale event will be March 31, 2007 from 11 AM to 4:00 PM.
This is a limited shopping opportunity. Only 150 people will be admitted.There will be special sales on Animal Kingdom Lodge Furniture, Accessories, Disney Collectibles, Snowglobes, Signs, and just about anything in our showroom! The only way to get a ticket is in our eBay Sales. It’s a $.99 ticket. A winning bid will get you directions to the new showroom and a confirmation number that will be checked at the door on the day of the sale. Cash and Credit Cards will be accepted at the sale.
For those who don’t get in on this sale, the New MouseSurplus Location will hopefully be ready for everyone in May.
I’ve never been to MouseSurplus and I won’t be in town for this special sale. But I look forward to visiting when it reopens.
TweetInjured girl receives Disney World voucher
WILLMAR, Minn. — Allison Jeffords, the 10-year-old girl Willmar girl who was injured by a slab falling ice on Christmas Day, is going to Disney World.She will receive a $5,000 travel voucher on Saturday to send her and her family to the theme park in Orlando, Fla.
Allison was playing among the ice heaves along the shore of Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood when her head was pinned underneath a slab of ice weighing hundreds of pounds.
The slabs, which were jutting up to 3 feet in the air, were formed when the ice broke up, then were pushed onto the shoreline by wind and waves.
The Disney trip was the idea of Jim Palmer of Glenwood. He heard about Allison’s accident and started raising money for the trip.
Palmer said he’ll give the voucher to the family at the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood on Saturday. Allison’s family also will honor the people who helped rescue her at the event.
Palmer said the Jeffords family told him they aren’t sure when they’ll be able to make the trip. But the Disney World vouchers don’t have an expiration date. AP
TweetFamily with no plans to visit theme park, wins night in castle
The Columbus Dispatch – Local/State
>>Although the children and Mrs. Winget are big Disney fans (“Eeyore was always my favorite,” Mrs. Winget said), the family hadn’t planned to visit Walt Disney World until the children were a bit older. But those plans changed when Brent went for a drink at the water fountain at the Downtown Disney Marketplace mall near Orlando. His drink “the right place at the right time” marked him and his family as the winner of the day’s Disney Dream Giveaway. Before you could say “Bippity boppity boo,” the family was whisked away for an all-expenses paid overnight stay in Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World.<<
I think every time I’m at Downtown Disney, I’m going to stop at every water fountain for a drink.
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