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December 2008

Disneyland Cast Members go extra mile to lend a hand this Holiday Season

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The Cast Members of Disneyland Resort are really going the extra mile this holiday season. More than 10,000 individuals will benefit from the contributions of food, toys, clothing and care packages will help numerous nonprofit organizations throughout Orange County.

“The Disneyland Resort is focused on giving back to the community throughout the year. The holiday season makes it a particularly special time to extend our resources to those in need. Thanks to the generosity of our Cast Members, the Disneyland Resort is helping to fulfill numerous wishes in our community and for the brave men and women serving our country overseas,” said Ed Grier, president of Disneyland Resort.

As part of an annual tradition, Cast Members donated nearly 10,000 toys for the Toys for Tots Foundation. Most of the toys collected were brought to the annual Disney Family Holiday Party, a celebration hosted by the Resort exclusively for Cast Members and their families at Disneyland Park.

(photo courtesy Disney -:- Disneyland Resort Ambassador David Gill and a local firefighter help in collecting toys for Toys for Tots at the annual Disney Family Holiday Party.)

More examples of good below the cut:

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John Lasseter, Steve Jobs make Newsweek 50 Most Powerful

When you look at the list of Newsweek’s 50 Most Powerful People it includes the names you would expect. The Obamas, The Clintons, Putin, Buffet, etc. But also on the list are two names you might expect to see elsewhere this awards season. Both Steve… Read More »John Lasseter, Steve Jobs make Newsweek 50 Most Powerful

Disney Marathon and ESPN The Weekend Details released

Disney Marathon Weekend is coming up on January 8-10. This year the event is bigger than ever this year. With 550 Brazilians, free seminars with fitness & nutrition experts, running coaches, and former Olympians there’s going to be a lot going on. In all, more than 45,000 people from all 50 U.S. states and more than 60 countries are registered for everything from the famous Diaper Dash for crawlers (12 months and under) to the new Mickey’s Mile (ages 13-under) to the distance road-running events.

Check below the cut for details on the race weekend.

Sports fans who want to leap into planning for the sixth edition of ESPN The Weekend presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods Feb. 27-March 1, 2009, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can visit ESPNTheWeekend.com for the latest information about the upcoming event as well as sign up for email updates.

The weekend will feature a lineup of athletes and top ESPN personalities such as Mike & Mike as Disney’s Hollywood Studios hosts a full slate of live telecasts including “NFL Live” and “Baseball Tonight.” There also will be unique sports experiences such as the Interactive Zone. All the fun is included with regular theme park admission.

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Pluto’s Christmas Tree (1952)

I hope everyone is having a great weekend leading up to the holiday week. For some the holidays start tonight, for others family will shortly be arriving. Or maybe both. We’ve been frantically getting ready around here, and I’ve been working on a small side-project… Read More »Pluto’s Christmas Tree (1952)

Ode to a Silly Reindeer

Disneyana collector and artist Kevin Kidney pines for the fun, furry, and, most importantly, silly reindeer of the 1960-90s era Disneyland Christmas Parade. These lovable animals survived until 2003, but sadly they’ve been replaced by a more straight-laced species. Kevin’s latest post is a nice… Read More »Ode to a Silly Reindeer

Music of Disney Concert in Tales from the LaughingPlace Magazine

Just got word from Lindsay Cave at Tales from the LaughingPlace Magazine that issue 14 will have feature on the “Music of Disney Concert” that was recently held in London and will be broadcast on December 26th on BBC Radio. You can find in in… Read More »Music of Disney Concert in Tales from the LaughingPlace Magazine

Disney Extends Kids Go Free on Broadway Deal

From Broadway World: Disney Theatrical Productions today announced that it is extending its Kids Go Free! ticket offer until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. The offer, which has generated over $2 million in ticket sales, gives buyers one free ticket for kids under… Read More »Disney Extends Kids Go Free on Broadway Deal

Knievel Cartoon Coming to Disney XD

An animated television series inspired by Robbie Knievel, son of the late Evel Knievel, is being developed by Disney. “Kid Knievel” will debut on Disney XD in fall of 2009. Disney XD is the former Toon Disney cable channel which is being re-branded to be… Read More »Knievel Cartoon Coming to Disney XD