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August 2008

Miley Cyrus Crashes Gay Days at Disneyland

When Miley Cyrus, aka Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel show of the same name, celebrates her “Sweet 16” with a gala special ticketed event at Disneyland on October 5th, she’ll be crashing an event that has had the first weekend in October to itself… Read More »Miley Cyrus Crashes Gay Days at Disneyland

The Huge Size of Harry Potter World at Universal IOA

The other day I had the opportunity to see exactly how big the show building Universal is building to house the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction. It’s huge! I’m trying to think of an equivilant so you get the idea. It’s about the… Read More »The Huge Size of Harry Potter World at Universal IOA

Animated Anatomy

This weekend you’ll want to make sure to head over to South Korean artist Hyungkoo Lee’s “Animatus” exhibit to see his wild creations that peel the skin off your favorite animated characters to reveal the skeleton’s inside. This Mickey Mouse is just a taste. If… Read More »Animated Anatomy

SeaWorld Orlando to test Front of Line Pass for Pay

Starting tomorrow and running through September 1st, SeaWorld Orlando will be introducing a new service called “Quick Queue.” Park visitors who pay an extra $29.95, plus tax, will receive a pass that will allow them to move to the front of the line for SeaWorld’s… Read More »SeaWorld Orlando to test Front of Line Pass for Pay

Mickey Mouse Copyright Mystery

For its vigorous pursuit of copyright extension and trademark protection the Walt Disney Company is often made to be the villain in the war for freedom of expression and artistic expression. I obviously have a dog, or two, in this fight (my content is stolen… Read More »Mickey Mouse Copyright Mystery

Disney’s Sleeping Beauty on Big Screen at El Capitan

“Sleeping Beauty,” one of the most spectacular, stylish, and unique films in the history of Disney animation, has undergone a total digital restoration of its picture and soundtrack in advance of the October 7th release of its 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition on Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD, and will have an exclusive digital wide-screen engagement at Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre from August 29th through September 18th.

Lucky audience members will experience a brand new state-of-the-art restoration that was created using high resolution digital scans of the original 50-year old Technirama 70 negative (over 7.5 miles long), and hear a new special 7.1 stereo mix made from the original multi-channel stereo music masters recorded in 1958.  This special engagement of “Sleeping Beauty” will play from August 29th through September 18th.

Daily showtimes are 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9:15 p.m.

To help celebrate the film’s new restoration and the 50th Anniversary Blu-ray DVD release, a special opening night gala event will take place on Thursday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. These are always a pleasure to attend, so if you’re in the LA area on the 28th, you should get your tickets asap.

See the full Press Release below the cut:

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Top 5 Tips for Visiting Disneyland in Big Crowds and Hot Weather

Cast members at the Disneyland Resort are always looking for ways to help a guest have the most enjoyable visit possible. Here are some tips, straight from Disneyland, on how to stay cool and have fun on a summer visit to the Disney parks. Drink plenty of water… Read More »Top 5 Tips for Visiting Disneyland in Big Crowds and Hot Weather

Party with Miley on her Sweet Sixteen and help encourage Youth Volunteerism

Parents get out your wallets. Yep it’s another chance to make the day of your youngster to idolizes Miley Cyrus. And you can feel good that it’s benefiting the great cause of Youth Volunteerism.

Miley Cyrus – star of Disney’s “Hannah Montana” – is turning “Sweet 16” and she’s planning to celebrate it with thousands of her closest friends and fans at the happiest place on earth – Disneyland. Tickets are limited to 5000 and priced at $250 a pop.

Special party zones will be set up and Miley promises to even sing a few songs. Plus Youth Service America will benefit from a significant contribution from the Walt Disney Company. Sounds like a great time!

For information on how to obtain tickets and the full press release go below the cut:
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