Author: mouse skywalker
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Video: A Kids’ Eye View Of Disney’s D23 Expo
If you’re a big Disney fan, or Disney Nerd like me, I’m sure you’ve already heard most of the news that came out of the D23 Expo August 19-21 in Anaheim, CA. However, may you have wondered just how kid/family friendly the event was? Well, I’ve got you covered. I gave a FlipCam to two…
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Disney Parks and Resorts Update Ongoing Projects At D23 Expo…
But don’t announce anything new. Of course, Disney Parks and Resorts had a significant presence at the 2011 D23 Expo. At the 2009 D23 Expo, Disney first announced the re-imagineering of Star Tours and an expansion of Walt Disney World’s Fantasyland. Therefore, expectations were high for the announcement of what’s to come for the Disney…
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Video: Creating Downtown Disney’s LEGO Buzz and Woody
Earlier this spring, Kathy Werling reported on the remodeling and expansion of the LEGO Imagination Center at the Downtown DisneyMarketplace. The store added many new sculptures and displays all made entirely from LEGOs. Did you ever wonder what it takes to build those elaborate displays? Continue after the break for Disney’s video with LEGO master model builder,…
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Disney Legends – The Emotional Heart Of The D23 Expo
The D23 Expo kicked off on Friday, August 19th, and the first large arena presentation was the Disney Legends induction. Thousands of Disney fans watched as 12 luminaries received the honor of Disney Legend status, and the ceremony did not disappoint. We were serenaded by contemporary princesses belting it out on stage, and touched by…
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Walt Disney World’s Champion Sugar Artist, Chef Laurent Branlard
Frequent Walt Disney World travellers may be familiar with the good deals found at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, the “Heavenly Beds”, and signature restaurants by Todd English and Don Shula. However, they may not realize the hotel complex is also home to one of the Top Pastry Chefs in America (named Top 10 Pastry Chefs…
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Reality Television Stars Raise $10,000 for Give Kids The World
Recently, more than 75 stars of reality television shows such as “Survivor”, “Amazing Race”, “The Bachelor”, “Big Brother”, and more, turned out at Give Kids The World Village to participate in the Hearts of Reality event. This was a 3-day “Survivor Weekend” that raised over $10,000 for GKTW Village. Russell Hantz of CBS’ “Survivor” is a…
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Star Wars Icon Billy Dee Williams Discusses Art, Mickey & Disney
“Hello, what have we here?” Actor Billy Dee Williams is best known for the iconic role of Lando Calrissian in the original Star Wars trilogy. Friday, August 19, he’s appearing at the Disney’s D23 Expo in conjunction with the debut of the newly re-imagined Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. However, before Williams portrayed the gambling scoundrel Lando…