Disney takes another pass at Vegas with filming of ‘Witch Mountain’
May 12, 2008   Las Vegas Sun
The Disney-fication of Las Vegas was a short-lived ’90s phenomenon meant to ensnare Baby Boomer parents by giving their children things to do at video arcades, theme parks and rides.The trend ended, but that doesn&rsquo...

Walt Disney World grounds are a magical spot for birders
May 12, 2008   Boston Herald
WALT DISNEY WORLD, Fla. - In this kingdom of fantasy, there’s magic in reality, too.Birds, some of them thrillingly rare or unusual, come here to spend the summer or take a break in their travels. And silvery bass swirl...

'MERMAID' ACTOR HAS OPERATION
May 12, 2008   New York Post
May 12, 2008 -- The "Little Mermaid" actor who broke both wrists in a 20-foot fall onto a Broadway stage underwent surgery yesterday, as a friend revealed the veteran performer also suffered compressed vertebrae in ...

Orlando theme-park goers preview Toy Story Mania
May 12, 2008   Orlando Sentinel
Mr. Potato Head nailed it."It's a ride; it's game. It's a game; it's a ride," the 5-foot animatronic tater barked at guests waiting to board Toy Story Mania, a coming attraction at Disney's Holly...

Pops capture 'Disney' magic
May 11, 2008   The Cincinnati Enquirer
A Disney night at the Cincinnati Pops is always “Bella Notte” (as they sang in “Lady and the Tramp”) and Friday night’s “Magical Music of Disney” was no exception. Like Tigger, Pops c...

Big wheel Schussler rolls out the welcome mat for Disney execs
May 11, 2008   Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
Twin Cities-based Schussler Creative has a deal, in principle, to call its "America's RoadHouse" restaurant concept "Orange County Choppers: Bikes, Blues & BBQ." Ten are planned throughout the coun...

Indian kids want to live life the Disney way?
May 11, 2008   The Times of India
It’s six in the evening and the neighbourhood playground is almost empty. A bunch of kids can be seen on bicycles and a few seem to be trying their hand at cricket. But the swings and the park benches are empty and ther...

Fans protest end of virtual Disney site in front of Disneyland
May 11, 2008   Orange County Register
About a dozen people upset about the scheduled ending of Disney’s VirtualMagicKingdom.com protested Saturday morning in front of the Disneyland entrance. The social gaming site, launched in 2005 to promote Disneyland&rs...

'Teacups' beating victim sues Disney
May 10, 2008   Orlando Sentinel
A Clermont woman who was beaten by another park visitor at Walt Disney World has sued the theme park, saying that its negligence caused her to suffer permanent injuries.Eben Self, an attorney for Aimee Kra...

Disney selects Dreamers, Doers
May 10, 2008   Orlando Sentinel
After spending thousands of hours helping others, 100 Central Florida students were honored Thursday as Disney Dreamers & Doers during its 25th anniversary ceremony at Epcot. The finalists selected from 400 students nomin...

Don't Be Goofy, Send Mom Some Disney Love
May 10, 2008   The Motley Fool
We've compiled a special series that puts Mom first! Discover more stocks you can bring home to Mom.Moms know -- and love -- Disney (NYSE: DIS).Even when Disney wasn't cool, mothers knew that they ...

Middling 'Montana’ Post 'Fair’ Fallout
May 10, 2008   MultiChannel News
ew York — Hannah Montana ’s latest wasn’t the greatest.The first new episode of the Disney Channel show to debut since news of 15-year-old series star Miley Cyrus’ controversial pictoria...

Children's Place April same-store sales up on Disney exit
May 09, 2008   AP via Yahoo! Finance
Children's Place April same-store sales climb on decision to return stores to Disney SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- Kids clothing retailer Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. said Thursday its April same-store sales grew...

Disney takes over DisneyStore.com
May 09, 2008   InternetRetailer.com
The Walt Disney Co. has acquired the remaining assets of The Disney Store chain, including DisneyStore.com, from a business unit of The Children’s Place Retail Stores Inc.On May 1, Disney, No. 67 in the Internet Re...

New York Times
May 09, 2008   http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/business/media/09disney.html
LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Company signed the president of ABC, Stephen McPherson, to a new contract, signaling confidence in the maverick executive’s ability to deliver new hits to succeed workhorses...

Is the "Next Miley" Already Going Hollywood?
May 09, 2008   E! Online
It sounds like Selena Gomez is movin’ in onMiley Cyrus’ musical territory.As I first told you, Disney execs are looking to make Gomez their next breakout, especially in response to the Hanna Mo...

Jonas Brothers in 3-D Disney feature
May 09, 2008   The Hollywood Reporter
Jonas Brothers are returning to the 3-D arena, this time headlining a digital feature for Disney that will include footage from their upcoming Burning Up concert tour.The three siblings, who are signed to Hollywood Records an...

Get saucy with Disney's chefs
May 09, 2008   Orlando Sentinel
Chermoula from Jiko at Disney's Animal Kingdom LodgeYield: 3/4 cup.1 bunch fresh cilantro4 cloves garlic, smashed or pressed1 teaspoon coarse sea salt2-3 teaspoons ground cumin1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne peppe...

'High School Musical' contestants at Disney hope for a shot at reality show
May 08, 2008   Orlando Sentinel
Hundreds of High School Musical fans got their heads in the reality-show game Wednesday morning.They descended on Disney's Wide World of Sports to gain a spot in High School Musical: Get in the Pi...

Disney Earns Its Ears
May 08, 2008   The Motley Fool
Short Disney (NYSE: DIS) at your own risk.The family entertainment giant barreled past Wall Street's profit targets, just as it has done in every single quarter since CEO Bob Iger took over.Last night&...

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