Author: Chuck Mirarchi
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Golden Oak: A Community Grows at Disney
According to Disney’s Golden Oak website, the story of Golden Oak begins in true once-upon-a time fashion. As a youth in Missouri, Walt Disney would lie beneath the spreading branches of his “dreaming tree” and let his imagination run free. It was here that Walt’s talents for storytelling and fantasy began to take shape into…
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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo – The Disney Store Times Square is Brand New
On Friday, May 27, The Disney Store Times Square re-opened after a ten day makeover. It didn’t seem possible that they could take a beautiful store, which only opened last November, and make it any better. But they did. As reported earlier, the most dramatic changes occurred on the first floor. There were also some…
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The Disney Store Times Square – Recreating A Whole New World
On June 29, 2010, the first Disney Store, in Montebello, California, became the first to debut a newly designed store concept. This new innovative design featured many interactive experiences, a fresh new look, as well as new merchandise, much of which is exclusive to the Disney Store. In addition, on November 9 of the same…
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Start Your Engines – Cars 2 and D23 Buckle Up For Fun
On Valentine’s Day, The Walt Disney Company gave a sweet Valentine to not only D23 Members, but to every Disney Fan. To kick off the 2011 American International Toy Fair, Disney held a special Cars 2 event at New York City’s Chelsea Piers for D23 Members, the media, Cast Members, and members of the Toy…
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A New York Times evening with Sir Tim Rice and Disney Music
By: Chuck Mirarchi In January, The New York Times presented its 10th Anniversary of Arts and Leisure Weekend at The Times Center in New York City. These events feature in-depth discussions, and select live performances, with various legends from film, theatre, music, television, media, and others. One of those events was an evening with “Sir Tim…