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Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on January 20, Inauguration Day
By: Ricky on: Jan 19,2009 In: Event, FoodFrom krispykreme.com:
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is honoring American’s sense of pride and freedom of choice on Inauguration Day, by offering a free doughnut of choice to every customer on this historic day, Jan. 20. By doing so, participating Krispy Kreme stores nationwide are making an oath to tasty goodies — just another reminder of [...]
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WEEKEND WEB: The Keith Sweat McNuggets Lovers Club
By: Ricky on: Jan 17,2009 In: Food, Television, Weekend Web
If you’re a fan of McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets like I am, then you likely also think the relatively-new McDonald’s commercial featuring Keith Sweat singing about the little, crispy chicken morsels is absolutely hilarious.
Here’s the extended 60-second version:
For even more McNugget-lovin’, check out The Keith Sweat McNuggets Lovers Club where you can hear another song about those tasty [...]
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- Tags: Keith Sweat, McDonald's, McNuggets
Where Do You Get Your News? The Ronald McDonald Fun Times, of course!
By: Ricky on: Jan 3,2009 In: Food, NostalgiaFrom The Retroist:
Some like to read the New York Times, Newsweek or the Wall Street Journal. Me? I read the Ronald McDonald Fun Times. “The Times” is hard-hitting, entertaining and brimming with journalistic integrity. The RMFT will tackle the stories that other news organizations wouldn’t dare print.
Are Chicken McNuggets still delicious? [...]
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- Tags: McDonald's, Retroist
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- “New terrors are developing” with an update to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2010 web siteAn update to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights XX 2010 has opened a whole new section of the web site that promises “new terrors are developing,” showcasing Polaroid-style photos strewn about. The section is accessible by clicking the flaming lantern on the Halloween Horror Nights 20 home page. Out of the 14 pictures, only 3 [...]
- Tangled’s Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder to premiere at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in new “play and greet” in OctoberMove over Belle, there’s a new princess in the kingdom. Today Disney announced its upcoming Tangled film stars Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder will replace “Storytime with Belle” at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom with a “play and greet” experience. Beginning October 15, Magic Kingdom guests will have a chance to not only meet and greet [...]
- Amazon.com’s August $5 MP3 albums include Pixar soundtracks and Disney hitsAmazon.com has released its August lineup of $5 MP3 album downloads including a big selection of soundtracks to popular Pixar films as well as other Disney releases from Disney Channel shows and beyond. Here’s a list with links to buy and download each album on Amazon for just $5. Click any cover to preview and/or [...]
- New “Soundsational” daytime parade headed for Disneyland in 2011 to include Tangled’s Rapunzel, live musiciansDisney announced today that a new parade called “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” will be arriving at Disneyland in California in 2011. They revealed the artwork above, which offers a glimpse at the Disney films that will be featured in the parade including The Princess and the Frog, The Three Caballeros, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The [...]
- Female rocker “Sylvie” leads band My X as revealed icon for Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2010Details for the previously-hinted “rock and roll” theme of Howl-O-Scream 2010 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have been revealed. This year’s theme surrounds a band called My X, fronted by female singer Sylvie (@SylvieMyX on Twitter). The Howl-O-Scream web site has been updated to include a downloadable song by My X and plenty of band [...]
- Main Street Electrical Parade to continue at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom after Summer Nightastic endsCiting “overwhelming success,” Disney announced today that its popular Main Street Electrical Parade will remain at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park beyond the “Summer Nightastic” end date of August 14. Disney is now calling its run “open-ended,” meaning there is now plenty of time for future Orlando visitors to catch the classic [...]
- TRON: Legacy to feature a variety of 3D, cinematic and technological firstsThe latest trailer for Disney’s highly-anticipated upcoming sequel TRON: Legacy excited audiences at the San Diego Comic Con last week. Not only is it filled with plenty of geek goodness, but we’ve found out that the film is also packed with many cinematic firsts. Here’s a look at the full trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXhw9Y1SlpQ (Click through to YouTube to [...]
- Skip the lines, scream more with Universal Orlando’s new Halloween Horror Nights XX 2010 Frequent Fear Express PassUniversal Orlando is offering ways to experience more fear than ever at Halloween Horror Nights 2010. The annual Halloween event has increased in popularity over its now twenty-year run so much that trying to see all of its haunted houses and shows in one night is nearly impossible due to long lines. In recent years, Universal [...]
- “Survivor” heroes and villains brave the waters of SeaWorld’s Discovery CoveWinners and players of the hit TV show “Survivor” were recently in Orlando for an event to benefit Give Kids the World -- and they stopped by SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove for a day of outwitting, outplaying, outlasting and out-and-out relaxing. The players swam with dolphins and rays and got up-close to the parks exotic animals. Among [...]
- Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides teaser video from San Diego Comic Con 2010Although the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film, On Stranger Tides, doesn’t hit theaters until 2011, Captain Jack Sparrow has already made his return to the big screen for fans at the San Diego Comic Con. The following teaser video was shown in 3D to the audience during the Walt Disney Pictures presentation this past week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qh5LrQNZZg While [...]
Inside the Magic podcast.
- ITM: Show 277 - July 25th, 2010Following BIG Disney movie news from the San Diego Comic Con (The Haunted Mansion!), we're joined by special guest "Weird Al" Yankovic in an interview backstage at Hard Rock Live Orlando just hours before his concert to discuss his song "Skipper Dan," the Jungle Cruise, Disney, and a few other topics. Plus our own former Jungle Skipper, Skipper Ben, dives into the mailbag and has Princess Lisa answer a few questions about Fantasyland. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/277
- ITM: Video - Interview with "Weird Al" Yankovic about Skipper Dan, Disney, the Jungle Cruise, and theme parks - 07/24/10Three hours before his July 21, 2010 concert at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, we sat down with "Weird Al" Yankovic backstage mainly to discuss his song "Skipper Dan" and its related topics of Disney's Jungle Cruise attraction and theme parks in general. Hear more about this video in Show 277 of the Inside the Magic audio podcast at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/277
- ITM: Show 276 - July 18th, 2010Happy 55th birthday Disneyland! After the news, we take you to Disneyland on July 17, 2010 for a special dedication ceremony in Town Square followed by a park-wide Happy Birthday greeting to the park that started it all. Skipper Ben also weighs in with his own thoughts on what makes Disneyland such a special place. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/276
- ITM: Show 275 - July 11th, 2010Following the news, this week's show is filled with tributes to Disney music including a World of Color piano rendition from Tom Ameen, a fun compilation of the 50 Days of Disney Music giveaways, a review of the Sherman brothers documentary The Boys, and the Country Bear Jamboree from Skipper Ben's vinyl record collection. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/275
- ITM: Show 274 - July 4th, 2010Captain EO is back at Epcot and Ricky takes you to its return featuring interviews with vice president of Epcot Dan Cockerell and Walt Disney Imagineers Debbie Petersen and Joe Tankersley. The newly-redesigned and technology-filled mall Disney Store has opened and Amy Rocchio brings you to its grand opening to find out all about it from Disney Store vice president of operations Paul Gainer. Skipper Ben takes us on a Walt Disney World tram ride and Jeremiah Daws helps celebrate July 4th with a special fireworks show from Disneyland. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/274