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Mount Mousemore??! I LOVE IT!

:)

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10408566.jpgThis pin will be released on the day that I fly off to Disneyland. I wonder how many I can grab without weighing down my backpack too much? :)

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Fortune Magazine interviewed Disney's CEO Bob Iger and asked him when he knew that Disney had to acquire Pixar.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/15/news/companies/disney_pixar_futureof_fortune_052906/index.htm

That is what happened when your previous CEO destroyed your animation unit that is the foundation of your company's identity.

Zz.

Fortune Magazine next interviwed John Lasseter, who played a major role in Bob Iger's interview, and his reason for acquiring Pixar.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/15/magazines/fortune/pixar_futureof_fortune_052906/index.htm

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bambi 2! what's everyones verdict?

xxxx Gareth

It was OK... but the story was weak, especially when you already know the ending.

I wish Disney would stop doing this direct-to-video sequels of their classics. The quality of these releases have not been very good (ref: Cinderella II).

What do you think of Bambi 2?

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Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia is the top selling DVD so far this year at 11 million in sales.

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=filmNews&storyID=2006-05-17T002403Z_01_N1687127_RTRIDST_0_FILM-NARNIA-DC.XML

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On the heel of the Narnia DVD selling out of its mind comes the report that the sequel to the movie, Prince Caspian, is being delayed. The release date, originally scheduled for the holiday season of 2007, will now be pushed to Summer 2008.

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=2006-05-18T000610Z_01_N17198978_RTRUKOC_0_US-MEDIA-DISNEY-CASPIAN.xml&archived=False

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Even the Happiest Place on Earth is not immune to the tragedy of drunk driving.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-bk-crash051806,0,6236350.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

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This is the super jumbo pin that will be released at Soundstage 1 at Disney-MGM Studios for the Star Wars weekend.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904949.jpg

It measures - get this - 6" by 5". It's HUGE by pin standards, even for a jumbo pin. However, it looks rather ... er ... busy.

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Mission Space Lite debuts today at Epcot.

http://www.local6.com/news/9243351/detail.html

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Disney-Pixar's cars from Cars came to Downtown Disney (I know... sounds a bit confusing).

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2006/05/cars_based_on_c.html

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The union is asking Disney to raise the wages of the workers/cast members at Walt Disney World.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-disney2006may20,0,6187916.story

This is a no-brainer in my opinion. Considering that they're having a serious worker shortage at both Disneyland and WDW, and the problem of retaining such works, one would think this would be the most effective means of solving this problem.

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Not only is this weekend marks the beginning of the Star Wars Weekend, it is also the Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend event. This event is being held at Epcot, and this pin will be available for purchase (if there's any left) to the public late morning tomorrow.

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904880.jpg

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This jumbo pin is being released today at Disneyland. It's one of the better ones that I've seen. 5 more days and I'll be able to grab it!

Zz.

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The union is asking Disney to raise the wages of the workers/cast members at Walt Disney World.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-disney2006may20,0,6187916.story

This is a no-brainer in my opinion. Considering that they're having a serious worker shortage at both Disneyland and WDW, and the problem of retaining such works, one would think this would be the most effective means of solving this problem.

Zz.

Hong Kong Disneyland is increasing the pay for their character cast members.

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?feed=AP&Date=20060521&ID=5712243

Now c'mon, Disney World. It's your turn!

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Oh hey! Now this is a FUN pin. It's a spinner, and features Tiggers as a pin-on-pin. Very colorful.

It is being released today at WDW.

Zz.

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Tomorow at WDW, 5 more pins will be released as part of the Hidden Mickey Collection (formerly known as the Cast Lanyard series). These are pins that are released only on cast members lanyards and can only be obtained via pin trading with cast members. They have been renamed as the Hidden Mickey Collection because starting in 2004, all cast lanyard pins have a small "Mickey head" stamped on the pin. This indicates that they are cast lanyard pins.

These pins are highly sought-after by serious collectors, especially since each one is part of a larger set of pins (such as the Disney villans, the coffee mugs, Tink, etc...)

I'm crossing all fingers and hope that I find all 5 of them on this trip.

Zz.

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The first 4 of the official podcast of the Star Wars Weekend at Disney/MGM Studios are now available.

http://www.starwars.com/community/event/disney/news20060519.html

There are more to come.

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It is of no surprise that Disney is rated as the favorite entertainment stock.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-g5fill2106may21,0,7535373.story

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Disney high-chair rant!

http://thedisneyblog.typepad.com/tdb/2006/05/high_chair_rant.html

It's hysterical! :)

Luckily, I very, very, very seldom have to deal with such issues (though people in my party did threaten to put me in a high chair during one of my temper tantrums). :)

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OK, tuesday appears to be the release-tons-of-new-pins day. There are literally a couple of dozen (at least) new pins being released today both at Disneyland and WDW. Besides the Hidden Mickey (Cast Lanyard) collection that I've mentioned earlier, there's a "retro" WDW logo collection (7 of them), a number of Pirates of the Caribbean pins, and other misc. stuff.

It's as if they know that I'm coming in a few days!

:)

Zz.

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Disney in the rain is not all that bad!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20060522/ap_tr_ge/travel_are_we_there_yet_rainy_days_1

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Another Featured Artist pin is being released today at WDW. This time, it's a very clever jumbo pin featuring the Haunted Mansion theme.

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http://eventservices.disney.go.com/files/10904954.jpg
 
This is so unfair!

It seems that there's a limited edition Mickey Mouse iPod Nano, complete with carrying case and other accessories. The catch? It is only available in Japan!

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-11778-The+iPod+Nano+Mickey+kit.html

<sobbing>

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Picture of Mickey Mouse hot air balloon over Salt Lake City.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/060523/482/d0728d60d8804f03b23314789708ec30

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