Pixar’s robot love film has now passed $218 million at the US Box Office. Disney increased the theaters over the labor day weekend, the 10th week of it’s run, which resulted in a little bump. But if you want to help bump up the box… Read More »WALL-E Rolls On With Big Box Office Numbers
Over at The Pie Maker, a wonderful blog dedicated to one of my favorite shows on ABC “Pushing Daisies”, has a posted a reader’s report from the inagural stop of the Pushing Daisies Tour in Anaheim. The booth was held in the Family Reunion area,… Read More »Report from the Pushing Daisies Tour
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While the thoughts of everyone here at The Disney Blog are with those who are in the path of Hurricane Gustav, it’s also important for those in Florida or planning a trip to the area, to know that the whole state, including the attractions area… Read More »Gustav and Hanna, twin storms wreaking havoc
John Lucas, winner of this morning’s half-marathon at Disneyland, is a real fan of Walt’s magical kingdom. He proposed to his then girlfriend at Disneyland and later honeymooned there as well. Lucas was so excited to run the half-marathon, he even set a new course record. Congrats to the Eugene, Oregon resident. Eugene is still track and field headquarters.
I love this picture of Lucas crossing the finish line. It looks like Mickey Mouse is so excited he’s levitating right off the ground. And check out the size of Minnie Mouse’s sneakers, I doubt she could run 10 feet in those.
The full press release is below the cut:
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Direct from the Beijing Games Olympic Gold Medalist and world champion swimmer Michael Phelps celebrated his unprecedented achievement with an all-American homecoming parade in his honor at Walt Disney World Resort this morning. In a star-spangled salute amidst confetti and thousands of flag-waving fans in the Magic Kingdom, Phelps was honored for his record-setting wins and for the spirit in which he captivated the world in his quest for Gold.
The 23-year-old from Baltimore beamed as he rode through the park alongside Mickey Mouse, waving to fans who chanted his name. Magic Kingdom guests joined in “America’s Homecoming Parade” for the swimmer who broke records in each event he entered in Beijing. For Phelps, who also was honored in Disney parades at both Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Park in California following the 2004 Summer Games, it was a sweet homecoming to the United States and to see fans who supported him in his quest for Gold in Beijing.
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“I am so happy to celebrate here and see some of the fans who supported me,” said Phelps. “It’s great to feel so much excitement around the sport of swimming in the U.S. and around the world. To top it all off with a parade at Disney World is just incredible.”
During his celebration in the Magic Kingdom, Phelps also took time to meet a group of local swimmers from the central Florida area. The aspiring young swimmers had the chance to talk with Phelps, ask about his record-breaking experiences and see the Gold Medals he won in Beijing.
Phelps, who has announced he will train for the 2012 Games, now owns the record for most Gold Medals in a single event (8) and for a career (14).
All photos Copyright Disney. More photos below the cut:
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When last we heard of the Jostens Center it was just concept art. But now it’s nearing completion and ready to open for thousands of amateur and professional athletes to compete and train in. Looks pretty good. The state of the art multi-sport venue totals… Read More »New Jostens Center preparing to open at Disney’s Wide World of Sports
Update: Pictures are now up here. Later this morning those lucky enough to be at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will have a chance to see and celebrate Michael Phelps and his pool full of Olympic gold. Flag waving and confetti throwing begin… Read More »Michael Phelps to be feted at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom