Saturday, October 11, 2008

Bonsu-Animal Kingdom's newest baby!

Baby giraffe Bonsu was born early on Sept. 28, 2008. He's the fourth giraffe born at the park this year -- the fourth male and the 11th overall since Animal Kingdom opened in 1998. Bonsu weighed in at 155 pounds at birth and measured 6 feet tall. He's the second calf for his mother Nikki.

T-Rex Restaurant Opens Oct 14 at DownTown Disney

The T-Rex Restaurant currently under construction at Downtown Disney is set to open on October 14. The restaurant will operate 11am - 11pm on Sunday thru Thursday and 11am - Midnight on Friday - Saturday . T-Rex will have a Build-A-Dino Workshop by Build-A-Bear. Starting January 5, 2009, Disney Vacation Club and Annual Passholders will have discounts. T-Rex will be honored as part of the Premium, Platinum and Wine and Dine Packages
As of now, reservations are not being accepted.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Hallowishes Fireworks-"Welcome"

To help celebrate Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, heres the intro to the Hallowishes fireworks. Featuring 'Grim Griming Ghosts' and 'This Is Halloween' ......N-Joy!


Thursday, October 9, 2008

Pal Mickey-Discontinued

Pal Mickey, the interactive plush that was introduced in 2003, will be discontinued. Although Pal Mickey will no longer be available for purchase, the interactive plush will continue to operate in the four theme parks as they do today. The interactive 'toy' just never took off as Disney had hoped it would.Pal Mickey will continue to be sold until current stocks are depleted.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The toys are coming! The toys are coming1

'Toy Story 3' will be a computer-animated 3-D film being produced by Pixar Animation Studios, slated for release on June 18, 2010. It is a sequel to the films 'Toy Story' and 'Toy Story 2'. Lee Unkrich, who edited the previous films, and co-directed the second, took over from the original director, John Lasseter. However, Lasseter remains as producer. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen have been confirmed to return to the cast.The premise features Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of their toy-box friends being dumped into a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Depp to do 3 Disney Films

Johnny Depp confirmed he has at least three films for Disney in the works. First he’ll be doing voice and motion capture work for Tim Burton’s 'Alice in Wonderland 3-D'. Depp will play the Mad Hatter for release in 2010. Secondly it was announced that Depp would play Tonto in Disney’s 'The Lone Ranger'. BUT the biggest news is that Depp will indeed be back for a 4th Pirates Of The Caribbean. No further news is available at this time.

Hans Zimmer-Pirates of the Caribbean 'Jack's Suite' (Paul Oakfield Radio Edit) (from Pirates of the Caribbean:At World's End)

From Paul Oakfield here is a great remix of the Track 'Jack's Suite' composed by Hans Zimmer for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean:At World's End', 2007.




Ashley Tisdale-Be Good To Me (from the album Headstrong)

Singer/Actress Ashley Tisdale was born on July 2,1985. She is Best known for her roles in the 3 High School Musical films. The third installment opens in theaters October 24,2008. She also starred in the Disney Channel Original Series 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'. Ashley has had several musical hits and heres one of my favorites from her 2007 debut solo album 'Headstrong'.

Buzz Light year Premieres-FLASHBACK

'Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin', housed in the space formerly occupied by 'Take Flight', has a soft opening at Walt Disney World back on this date October 7,1998. Presented by Mattel, it is the first interactive dark ride at the Magic Kingdom.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Deevy See-Promotional video of DVC 2008


Here is a great promotional ad for Disnye's new DVC Bay Lake Towers featuring the funny Deevy See.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Ashley Brown & Gavin Lee-Chim Chim Cher-ee (from Mary Poppins on Broadway)

One more final 'bow' on this blog for Ashley and Gavin. I hope you enjoy this music as much as I do. I love sharing this wonderful music with you. N-Joy!



Ashley Brown-Practially Perfect (from Mary Poppins on Broadway)

Gavin Lee, who originated the role of Bert in the hit Broadway and London productions of 'Mary Poppins', and Ashley Brown, who originated the title role on Broadway, both play their final performances today, Sunday October 5th. They will then ready to essay the leading roles on the show's National Tour. 'The Mary Poppins' North American Tour begins performances in Chicago at The Cadillac Palace Theatre on March 11, 2009. After Chicago, the tour is scheduled to play The State Theatre in Cleveland, The Fox Theatre in St. Louis, and The Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, Music Hall at Fair Park Dallas Texas.with additional cities, venues and dates to be announced.