At this time, it does not appear that the Blu-ray releases will have any additional bonus materials than what had already appeared on the original DVD releases. We will update as more information becomes available to us.

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We have obtained what is essentially concept art for the next generation (NextGen) interactive queue for “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. Taking advantage of the NextGen infrastructure in which guests will be able to personalize their experiences at Walt Disney World, the “it’s a small world” interactivity begins at home. Using their computer or smart phone, guests will design their own “it’s a small world doll.” When they visit the attraction at the Magic Kingdom, monitors placed throughout the attraction will virtually ride along with the guest (or the monitors may be installed in the vehicles, this is an unknown at this time). Guests will also be able to send e-cards spotlighting their virtual trip aboard the happiest cruise to have ever sailed the seven seas.

Below is our gallery of art we have obtained for the NextGen queue which highlights some of the options available when creating the virtual doll (in the Mary Blair style, naturally) as well as some sample virtual postcards.

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For the interactive band, the resort is seeking: a string bass and tuba player; a guitar and banjo player (stressing the guitar side); a drummer; a woodwind and tenor sax player with a stress on the sax; and a trumpet player.

Performances are scheduled to begin in June, presumably in the Buena Vista Street area, although it’s an assumption that it’s even for the Disney California Adventure park.

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I saw Disney's new short "Paperman" yesterday. I have never seen anything like it before. Absolutely incredible. Hard to describe.

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Hicks then followed up with ‘John Kahrs made a fantastic short. I don’t know if I can say too much more except for that Disney is doing amazing things.’

So just what is Paperman and when can we expect to see it? Nobody seems to be talking, but ideas from the outside are running rampant. Our friends at animatie.blog.nl offered up what they’ve dug up surrounding the mystery short. Sources have told them that, ‘this Paperman thing uses a software and an approach to 3d animation that is truly a gamechanger. When people see this, anyone who uses Mo-Cap will look RIDICULOUS.’

animatie.blog.nl has linked Paperman to a new feature-length film being worked on by Ron Clements and John Musker. They believe that Paperman may simply be more of a practical test for something even more ambitious. According to another of their sources who claimed to have spoken to Musker at the recent Annie Awards, ‘They’re doing something very technical, new and secretive. Something with an interface that translates hand drawn animation into CG.’

Whether that applies to Paperman remains to be seen, but the vibe is that Disney is so enthused with the short that it will waste no time in promoting it through film festivals this year.

UPDATE #1: 2/11/12 – After a long and virtually exhausting Google search, this article from Variety on October 25, 2011 was located. The article focuses on film composer Cristophe Beck who has scored Disney’s The Muppets along with many other films. As it turns out, Beck also wrote the score for Paperman which he refers to as ‘a composer’s dream.’ The article also notes that ‘the animators are [then] illustrating to his music.’

UPDATE #1: 2/11/12 – Disney animator Eric Daniels has linked to the article on his

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Just ahead of Toy Fair which begins this weekend, Mattel has unveiled its new collection of Disney Sparkling Princess collection. Featuring Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Show White and Tiana, the beloved princesses characters sparkle in updated versions of their signature gowns. Each Disney Princess is outfitted in a beautiful, jewel-toned dress featuring glittery details, ruffle accents, and a matching tiara.

The Disney Sparkling Princess dolls will be available in stores in March and will retail for $10.99 each.

Below is a gallery of hi-res images of the dolls. Click on any of the thumbnails to expand to its larger size. When the resize icon appears, click it to view the image in its full, original size (or press the F key).

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Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at DisneyStore.com. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on DisneyStore.com in another window.

Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability.

	Burnout Raglan ”Have a Magical Day Mickey Mouse” Tee for Women — Blue – $34.95 Everyone will smile from ear to ear when they see you wearing this ”Have A Magical Day!” tee! You can’t help but beam thanks to this happy sentiment straight from the Disney Parks. Bring cheer to your day with this delightful rhinestud burnout tee.   share this item
	Burnout Raglan ”Have a Magical Day Mickey Mouse” Tee for Women — Red – $34.95 Smile from ear to ear Mickey Mouse style when you wear this ”Have A Magical Day!” tee. You can’t help but beam thanks to this happy sentiment straight from the Disney Parks. Bring cheer to each day with this delightful rhinestud burnout tee.

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Master Moves Mickey (or M3 as he’s known by his homies) is dialed up in his freshest dance gear and ready to get down with a whole new set of 15 break dancing moves.  With a signature handstand, Mickey’s moves are hotter and hipper than ever!  It’s time to throw down a few of your own dance moves with Mickey or learn from the pro.  Master Moves Mickey has 15 dance moves, 8 original songs, interactive dances, and plenty of awesome humor to get the whole family up and dancing.

Master Moves Mickey from Fisher-Price will take it to the streets in August at a list price of $69.99.

We’ll be checking out Master Moves Mickey when we visit Toy Fair in New York City this weekend, so be sure to check back in a few days as well as follow @StitchKingdom on Twitter for live updates from the western hemisphere’s largest industry toy show.

Images courtesy Mattel/Fisher-Price

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The painting marks the 9th (of potentially 12) entry into Kinkade’s ‘Disney Dreams’ series which includes previous releases Snow White Discovers the Cottage, Pinocchio Wishes Upon A Star, Tinker Bell and Peter Pan Fly to Neverland, Cinderella Wishes Upon A Dream, Bambi’s First Year, Beauty and the Beast Falling in Love, The Lion King and Sleeping Beauty.

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Disney Cruise Line took possession of its newest ship, the Disney Fantasy, earlier today from the Meyer Werft shipyard in a traditional maritime ceremony aboard the ship. The Meyer Werft flag was lowered, while the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised, transferring ownership from the shipbuilder to Disney.

This final milestone closes the book on the ship’s construction journey and signals her readiness to welcome guests on her maiden voyage, set for March 31, 2012, from Port Canaveral, Florida. The Disney Fantasy is the second of two newly designed Disney ships that take the family cruise experience to new heights and features many of the innovations found on her sister ship, Disney Dream.

“Today we celebrate the culmination of a wonderful partnership, as we take possession of the Disney Fantasy and prepare for the journey home to Florida. This ship is the result of the superb craftsmanship from the master shipbuilders at Meyer Werft and the innovation, imagination and ingenuity of the Disney team, who have partnered together so beautifully to bring this ship to life,” said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line.  “We are eagerly anticipating our guests, who will experience storytelling in enchanting new ways onboard the Disney Fantasy while making magical memories that will last a lifetime.”

Known for establishing the family cruise market when the business launched in 1998, Disney Cruise Line continues to build upon this success with a focus on the legacy and heritage of The Walt Disney Company’s most known assets – master storytelling, world-class entertainment and legendary guest service.

“The Disney Fantasy, along with her sister ship, the Disney Dream, are the largest ships that Meyer Werft has ever built,” said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft.  “Over the last five years we have developed an outstanding partnership working with Disney, and together, we have seen two magnificent ships become reality. The collaboration among Disney Cruise Line, Meyer Werft and its suppliers has been exemplary.”

Meyer Werft and Disney first signed a contract to build two new ships in April of 2007. Shortly thereafter, planning for the design of the ships began and construction started on the Disney Dream, the first of the two new ships, with the first steel cutting on March 2, 2009.  Since the recent completion of the ship’s float out and conveyance on the River Ems, the test-and-adjust period has been in full swing. The ship will remain in Bremerhaven for another week while additional crew members board, and supplies and provisions are loaded. The Disney Fantasy is scheduled to depart on Feb. 16 for its transatlantic voyage to the U.S., with an expected arrival to its homeport in Port Canaveral, Florida on March 6. Prior to that, however, the ship will be moored at Pier 88 in New York City where it will receive its christening ceremony

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Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at DisneyStore.com. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on DisneyStore.com in another window.

Note that this list is generated and posted automatically. Stitch Kingdom should not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, misinformation or item availability.

	Crocs™ Melbourne Mickey Mouse Shoes for Women – $49.95 Faded Mickey Mouse artwork and raw edge detailing give these Crocs™ Melbourne Mickey Mouse Shoes a distinctive vintage look. The canvas slip-on design means that these Crocs™ are as comfortable as they are fashionable.   share this item
	World of Color Tinker Bell Tee for Women – $28.95 Tinker Bell sprinkles shimmering pixie dust on this World of Color Tinker Bell Tee that’s as vibrant as the nighttime water spectacular at Disney California Adventure. Relive the magic every time with this sparkling tee.

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While all of the trademark applications describe the terms as nothing more than ‘Education and entertainment services,’ their names lend themselves to the looming XPass experience in which certain guests will be able to micromanage their Disney vacations months in advance and the fabled ‘NextGen’ project integrating RFID, customizable wristbands that will help customize and cater to individual guests.

The terms applied for include: MyMagic+, My Dream Maker, My Memory Maker, Personal Magic, My Story Maker and My Disney Experience.

With the XPass system being widely considered responsible for the Parks-wide mandate that late FASTPASSes will no longer be accepted beginning March 7, 2012, we may be finding out sooner than later what plans Disney Parks has for these project names.

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At the heart of the complaint is the employment of ‘Temporary Employee Referral Program’ (TERP) employees at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in which the IATSE claims Walt Disney World deliberately went outside the agreement to hire on their own from sources unknown to the union. According to the mediation awards, Walt Disney World must use a list of qualified TERPs supplied to them by the IATSE. The IATSE asserts that not only did Walt Disney World not adhere to the previous rulings, but to date have neither asked IATSE for such a list nor have been willing to provide a list of their sources and number of TERPs hired and the required qualifications for said hirings, which is in direct violation of additional rulings by the mediator.

The lawsuit seeks to have the mediation rulings enforced by the court.

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Executive-produced by Amy Sherman-Palladino (“Gilmore Girls”) and headlined by Tony Award®-winning actor Sutton Foster, “Bunheads” is the tale of a Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law’s dance school. “Bunheads” joins ABC Family’s recently announced new original series, “Baby Daddy” and “Beverly Hills Nannies.” All three series will begin production in Spring 2012.

Kate Juergens, executive vice president, Original Programming and Development, ABC Family added, “Amy and I had a great collaboration on ‘Gilmore Girls,’ which continues to find new fans here on ABC Family, and I look forward to this new partnership being just as successful. Her vision for ‘Bunheads’ aligns beautifully with our brand and is a wonderful addition to ABC Family’s original programming slate. I know our Millennial audience is going to fall in love with Sutton Foster the same way Broadway has.”

Part of the Disney/ABC Television Group, ABC Family is distributed in over 97 million homes. ABC Family features programming reflecting today’s families, entertaining and connecting with adults through relatable programming about today’s relationships – told with a mix of diversity, passion, humor and heart. ABC Family’s programming is a combination of network defining original series and original movies, quality acquired series and blockbuster theatricals. Emmy® Award-winning ABCFamily.com provides a variety of interactive entertainment and community features, from rich, fan-centric programming – including blogs, viewing parties, webisodes, full episodes of the network’s hit programming, along with sneak peek exclusive previews and behind-the-scenes clips. ABC Family is also the destination for annual Holiday events with “13 Nights of Halloween” and “25 Days of Christmas.” ABC Family. A New Kind of Family.

ABC Family Media Relations: Jori Petersen, (818) 973-2167, jori.petersen@disney.com

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The cel is hand-painted with an unknown edition size. As an extra bonus, the first 750 framed pieces sold will be accompanied by a matching limited edition pin created for the release.

The event will take place at the Studios Animation Gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm on March 17, 2012.

For those unable to attend the event, you may contact Walt Disney Event Services at 407-827-7600 to pre-order your cel. Artist signatures will only be available for orders placed before or on Friday, March 17 by 3:00 pm ET.

Prices are as follows:

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The fourth annual contest, which kicks off today and runs through April 13, 2012, asks students in grades 1 through 12 to nominate their favorite teacher by writing a brief essay of no more than 300 words and submitting it via www.downtowndisneyhotels.com. The essay should explain how the teacher has made a difference in the student’s life and will be judged on its relevance to theme, creativity, originality, and the merit of the teacher’s accomplishments as outlined in the essay.

Seven winners will be chosen, and those students and their favorite teacher nominees each will win a vacation prize package that consists of:

Five-day / four-night accommodations (for up to four family members) at one of the Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels

Four free Walt Disney World® one-day, one-park passes

Four free tickets to the DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive theme park

Complimentary breakfast at the hotel each day (for up to four family members)

One $100 gas card

“We’re excited to kick off our fourth annual contest to celebrate those teachers who truly make a difference in the lives of their students in spite of the many challenges their schools are facing,” said Kevin Renzi, chairperson of the organization’s marketing committee. “We’ve been amazed by the stories we’ve received in prior years, so we look forward to selecting even more gifted teachers for the recognition they deserve.”

Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels has awarded 60 vacation trips to deserving teachers and their students since starting the annual essay contest in 2009. Prior winners have been recognized for home schooling students struggling with challenging illnesses, persevering in their teaching careers despite life-threatening medical conditions, supporting the work of non-profit organizations, helping their students excel academically, inspiring learning in the classroom, and other professional and personal feats.

This year’s A+ For Teachers at Downtown Disney contest winners will be notified directly by May 1, 2012 and also announced on the hotels’ website and Facebook page.

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