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Disney in Search of 2009 Mom’s Panel

Matt — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:29:41 +0000

Newswire is reporting that the search is on for 16 “know-it-all” parents to join the 2009 WDW Mom’s Panel! In 2008, the Mom’s Panel answered over 9,000 questions from planners. If you’re a Disney fan and think you have what it takes to be on this panel of needed experts, click here to apply. To find out more about the Mom’s Panel, click here. The deadline for applications is September 19, 2008.

Kim Possible Attraction Coming to Epcot

Matt — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:43:15 +0000

Market Watch is reporting that a new, interactive attraction is coming to Epcot. This new attraction, based on Disney Channel’s award winning series “Kim Possible”, will take guests on an adventure through Epcot’s World Showcase.

In this high tech adventure, guests will receive a “Kimmunicator” which will help them through the mission. This device not only connects guests to Kim Possible characters giving them clues, but it also allows them to control top-secret equipment hidden in the World Showcase pavilions. This new attraction is scheduled to open in late 2008.

Taylor Morrison Giving Away Home Inspired by Innoventions Dream Home

Matt — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:13:44 +0000

Taylor Morrison Inc. is giving away a home inspired by Disneyland’s Innoventions Dream Home that was recently unveiled. The home builder has launched a online contest ending on August 20. The home is to include a custom technology package and furnishings. The winner (also getting a vacation for four to the Disneyland Resort) will be able to choose a home in one of Taylor Morrison Inc.’s communities in Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, Florida, or Texas. To visit the entry website, go to tmdreamhomegiveaway.com.

(More Info: BizJournals)

Disney.com Getting Another Makeover

Matt — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:09:45 +0000

The Walt Disney Company is concerned that their main website, Disney.com, is not entertaining enough. This is why they have decided to give the website another makeover. The changes include more free videos, full-length movies, games, and things for users to do with their cell phones. The makeover is expected to take place over the next few months.

(Additional Info: Yahoo! News)

Experience Walt Disney World in 3D

Matt — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:06:46 +0000

(News | Source: Official Site)

You can now view the entire Walt Disney World Resort in 3D, thanks to Google Earth! This includes the four theme parks and over 20 WDW Resort hotels. The tour makes it easier to plan a Walt Disney World vacation, with attraction descriptions, photos, and videos, along with links to menus, reservations, tickets, and special event calendars. Just go to the official site and download Google Earth. When Google Earth opens, click the gold mickey ears icon to get the official WDW information.

Disney and Chase Renew Multi-Year Credit Card Agreement

Matt — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:39:55 +0000

(News | Source: Business Wire)

Disney Credit Card Services, Inc. and Chase Card Services are renewing their multi-year agreement for the Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase. The Disney Rewards Visa Card has been one of the fastest growing reward cards for families. Over 2 million cardmembers have joined since its launch in 2003. “With rewards redeemable for most everything Disney, magical card designs and benefits like a Cardmember–exclusive Character Meet ‘N’ Greet at Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort, the Disney Rewards Visa Card from Chase is a great way for cardmembers to take advantage of experiences that only Disney can deliver,” Disney’s Senior Vice President Jenny Cohen said. “Disney is thrilled to continue the tradition of rewards magic with Chase.”

This year is the fifth year that Disney and Chase have offered the Disney Rewards Visa Card.

Disney Recalls Toys Due to Lead Concern

Matt — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:10:39 +0000

(News | Source: Orlando Sentinel)

The Walt Disney Company recalled thousands of sleeping bags and wands that contained excessive lead paint. This recall includes 4,100 Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags and 8,000 Tinker Bell wands sold at Disney Stores nationwide. These items were sold between April and October of 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The sleeping bags have lead paint on the zipper, and the wands have lead paint on pearl beads in flowers on the top of the toy.

Consumers can return them to Disney Stores for a full refund. No injuries have been reported.

Chief Magic Official Finalists Announced

Matt — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:14:57 +0000

(News | Source: Dream CMO)

Disney has announced the three Chief Magic Official finalists. The three lucky finalists are David Hawley (Roseville, California), Justin Vance Muchoney (Seven Fields, Pennsylvania), and Tripp West (Powder Springs, Georgia). These men were the top three picked by over 500,000 online voters. There next stop is the Walt Disney World Resort, with a head-to-head competition, followed by more voting. The winner will be announced on April 22, in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom.