New Fantasyland By the Numbers and Other Fun Facts

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With just under a week before the official grand opening of the New Fantasyland expansion the Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Resort has shared some interesting facts and statistics about the expansion as well as Fantasyland at Disneyland theme parks around the globe.

  • Doubles the size of Fantasyland. Originally 10 acres; today’s Fantasyland with expansion: 21 acres.
  • Largest expansion in the 41-year history of the Magic Kingdom.
  • Between Walt Disney Imagineers and their partners, it took more than 140 disciplines to bring New Fantasyland to life.
  • Future additions to New Fantasyland include Princess Fairytale Hall (2013) and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (2014).
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will feature five-car trains that are designed to sway independently as they swing around the track.
  • There are over 12,000 “books” in the library at Enchanted Tales with Belle.
  • There are 115 windows in the Beast’s Castle.
  • The lion-like figures flanking the door at the entrance to Be Our Guest Restaurant were referred to as “golions” by the design team, a combination of goat and lion.
  • Figures above the entrance doors, eagles with snake tails, are called “sneagles.”
  • The six stone figures on the bridge leading to Be Our Guest Restaurant were all given the name “Frank” during the design phase simply as a way to identify them.
  • Centerpiece chandelier at Be Our Guest Restaurant measures more than 12 feet tall and 11 feet wide. It boasts more than 84 candles and more than 100 jewels that hang down to give it added shine.
  • At Be Our Guest Restaurant, the delicate Rose Gallery adorned with rose accents, paintings and tapestries, is centered by a music box nearly 7 feet tall with a twirling Belle and the Beast.
  • Storybook Circus has set up in Carolwood Park – this name references the steam train that was in Walt Disney’s backyard.
  • At the Magic Kingdom Park, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and at the Disneyland Resort, Timothy Mouse carries a magic feather atop the Dumbo attraction. At Tokyo Disneyland, he holds a circus whip.
  • A version of the popular attraction “Dumbo” has been included in every Disneyland-style park since the first one in 1955:
    • Magic Kingdom, WDW, October 1, 1971
    • Tokyo Disneyland, April 15, 1983
    • Disneyland Paris, April 12, 1992
    • Hong Kong Disneyland, September 12, 2005
  • The music heard from the old fashioned calliope in the front of Pete’s Silly Sideshow was recorded from a set of antique circus crank organs owned by a collector in Southern California.
  • Pete’s Silly Sideshow resembles a type of sideshow called a Ten-in-One, which traditionally offered a series of acts performing various tricks and daredevil stunts.
  • Pete, sometimes known as Peg-Leg Pete, is the longest running continuous Disney character, debuting in 1925 in the Disney short, Alice Solves a Puzzle.
  • There are 183 characters in Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid. More than 70 percent (128, to be exact) are featured in the “Under the Sea” scene.
  • The Audio-Animatronics figure of the sea witch Ursula is 7 1/2-feet tall and 12 feet wide.
    If the grand mural in the load-in area were turned on its side, it would reach a depth of more than 14 fathoms.
  • More than 20,000 live and artificial plants decorate the attraction, inside and out.

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‘Frankenweenie’ Blu-Ray Moved to January 8; Bonus Features Confirmed

Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie' on Disney Blu-ray 3DWe have yet to see any official announcement from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, but thanks to a new listing from DisneyStore.com, we have now learned that plans to release Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie on Blu-ray have moved up from the original reported date of January 15, 2013 to a fairly official date of January 8, 2013. Note, however, that Disney Store lists only the non 3D version of the release whereas other retailers, such as Amazon.com, are listing the Disney 3D Blu-ray version

The listing essentially also confirms much of what we previously reported regarding the bonus features. As a recap, the bonus features are recapped below, as per Disney Store:

UPDATE: We have been provided with official release details, which have been incorporated into the original post below:

  • Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life – Viewers get an in-depth tour of the London set that includes never-before-seen footage showcasing the hundreds of artists who worked on the film.
  • Frankenweenie touring exhibit – Allows audiences to explore the artistry of the film’s puppets, sets and props in a showcase that’s traveling the world.
  • Original live action Frankenweenie short
  • All new animated short, Captain Sparky vs the Flying Saucers
  • Plain White T’s ‘Pet Sematary’ music video
  • Easter eggs
  • 3 deleted scenes

 

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New Disney Store Arrivals and Sales for November 30, 2012 (16 Items)

New Disney Store arrivals and sales for November 30, 2012

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

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Frankenweenie Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack - Pre-Order Frankenweenie Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack – Pre-Order- $24.99From creative genius Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes Frankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog.
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Vinylmation Agent P Figure - 3 Vinylmation Agent P Figure – 3”- $12.95Agent P goes undercover disguised as part of the Christmas decorations in this festive 3” Vinylmation figure. The sleuthing star of Phineas and Ferb will be sure to light up your Vinylmation collection this holiday.
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Cars Tractor Tipping Set Cars Tractor Tipping Set – SALE $39.50 — SAVE 34%!With the help of Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen, your Cars fan can enjoy some tractor tipping fun with this set. Just be careful he doesn’t upset Frank. This 6-piece die-cast set includes characters from the memorable scene.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Pajama Set for Women Mickey and Minnie Mouse Pajama Set for Women – SALE $20.00 — SAVE 32%!Only the sweetest dreams await while wearing these super soft pajamas with comfy jersey top and flannel bottoms. You’ll simply adore the expressive Mickey and Minnie art with sparkling glitter accents on soft cotton sleepwear.
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Rapunzel Art Supply Set Rapunzel Art Supply Set – SALE $15.00 — SAVE 23%!Our brilliant Rapunzel Art Supply Set comes in a gleaming tin carry case with over 130 pieces and two storage trays to keep it all un-tangled and organized.
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Minnie and Mickey Mouse Snowglobe - Personalizable Minnie and Mickey Mouse Snowglobe – Personalizable – SALE $35.70 — SAVE 40%!Savor the warmth of our personalizable ”Home Sweet Home” Minnie and Mickey Mouse Snowglobe. The darling duo enjoy a hearth to hearth while Pluto dreams of a nice juicy bone for Christmas.
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Mickey Mouse Snowglobe and Figurine Set Mickey Mouse Snowglobe and Figurine Set – SALE $59.70 — SAVE 40%!Mickey’s house is decked out for a Christmas celebration. Peek inside the windows of our ”Home for the Holidays” snowglobe for a delightful diorama view of the festivities. Includes four figurines to complete the scene!
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Minnie Mouse Cappuccino Mug - Holiday Minnie Mouse Cappuccino Mug – Holiday – SALE $6.30 — SAVE 40%!Drink in the warmth of Minnie’s festive cappuccino mug with bright holiday graphics that truly share the magic! Match to Mickey’s mug, sold separately.
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Jessie Action Figure - 6 - With Build RC Part Jessie Action Figure – 6” – With Build RC Part – SALE $8.00 — SAVE 36%!

Add some giddy-up to play time with Roundup’s yodelling cowgirl. Get all the Toy Story action figures in this series and create RC. This Jessie Toy Story Action Figures comes with RC’s front end!

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Toy Story Bullseye Action Figure -- 6 H - With Build RC Part Toy Story Bullseye Action Figure — 6” H – With Build RC Part – SALE $8.00 — SAVE 36%!

Saddle up for fun with Woody’s devoted Roundup companion. Get all the Toy Story action figures in this series and create RC. This Bullseye Toy Story Action Figures comes with RC’s front tires!

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‘Monsters University’ Teaser Poster Released

'Monsters University' Teaser PosterFeaturing text books including Scareonomics and a spin on the classic self-help book, I’m OK, You’re OK (titled I’m Scary, You’re Scary), the new teaser poster for Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University was unveiled earlier today exclusively by Fandango.

The article also shares a few more details about the film but basically confirms an earlier report of ours that Mike Wazowski and Sulley do in fact join the Oozma Kappa (speaking of OK) fraternity.

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

Screaming with laughter and fun, Monsters University stars the vocal talents of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn and is directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae. The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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Funko Disney, Marvel POP! 3D Bookmarks Now Available for Pre-Order

Belle POP! 3D Bookmark by FunkoThey are the ultimate stocking stuffer but sadly they won’t be available to own until January 2013. Nevertheless, Entertainment Earth is now accepting pre-orders for the new lines of Funko POP! 3D Bookmarks featuring Disney and Marvel favorites. Building on the incredible success of the POP! vinyl figure lines, Funko is now expanding its selections to include several of the Disney favorites along with some of Marvel’s greatest heroes, combining the forces of the greatest worlds in entertainment with the wonderful world of reading.

Available now for pre-order are: Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Cinderella,  The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Snow White, Tinker Bell, Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and Spider-Man.

Each of the POP! 3D Bookmarks retail for $5.99

 

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‘The Avengers,’ ‘John Carter’ in Running for Visual Effects Academy Award

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that ten films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 85th Academy Awards, among which can be found Marvel’s The Avengers from Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios’John Carter. Also among the contenders is Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man, which is a technical notch for Marvel, speaking purely from the intellectual property perspective.

The other films being considered for nomination in the category are: Cloud Atlas, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Life of Pi, Prometheus, Skyfall and Snow White and the Huntsman.

All members of the Visual Effects Branch will be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each of the 10 shortlisted films on Thursday, January 3. Following the screenings, the members will vote to nominate five films for final Oscar consideration.

The 85th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

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Disney’s ‘Frozen’ to be Directed by Co-Writer Jennifer Lee

Jennifer Lee, courtesy Walt Disney StudiosWalt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) taps Jennifer Lee to join Chris Buck at the helm of its 53rd full-length animated feature Frozen, which is slated for the big screen on November 27, 2013. Lee, who has contributed to the film’s screenplay, is one of the screenplay writers of this year’s hit arcade-hopping adventure Wreck-It Ralph.

Featuring the voices of Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, Frozen is the coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna’s sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named Olaf, Everest-like extremes and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.

Lee’s screen adaptation of John Steinbeck’s The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights is being produced by Troika Pictures. She has an original screenplay in development with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way, and her original script “Lucid Dreams” was optioned by Wolfgang Peterson’s Radiant Productions. Lee holds an MFA in Film from Columbia University and a BA in English from the University of New Hampshire.

Buck directed (with Kevin Lima) Disney’s 1999 high-swinging feature Tarzan, which won an Oscar® and a Golden Globe® for Best Music/Original Song (Phil Collins’ ‘You’ll Be in My Heart’). He directed (with Ash Brannon) 2007’s Oscar-nominated Surf’s Up for Sony Pictures Animation. His credits within animation also include 1989’s The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under (1990) and Pocahontas (1995).

With original songs by Tony®-award winner Robert Lopez (‘The Book of Mormon,’ ‘Avenue Q’) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (‘In Transit’), Frozen journeys into theaters November 27, 2013, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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Disney Cruise Line Recognized by Industry for Conservation Efforts

Seatrade Insider Presents Disney Cruise Line with the 2012 Environmental Initiative AwardIn recognition for making notable contributions to advance the environmental aspects of cruising, Disney Cruise Line was presented with the Environmental Initiative Award at the Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards 2012. Disney Cruise Line is dedicated to minimizing its impact on the environment through efforts focused on utilizing new technologies, increasing fuel efficiency, minimizing waste and supporting conservation worldwide.

“Our persistent focus on innovative environmental initiatives starts with developing leading-edge fuel and energy efficiencies on our ships, but it doesn’t stop there,” said Bert Swets, vice president, marine and technical operations at Disney Cruise Line. “Our approach on shore extends to conservation and animal research efforts on our private island, Castaway Cay, inspiring and educating children and families to care about the environment, and engaging the communities in our ports of call.”

The Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards judging panel was comprised of industry and subject-matter experts from around the world.

Innovative Fuel and Energy Efficiencies
Disney Cruise Line made history as the first cruise line to use an innovative, non-toxic hull coating that increases fuel efficiency by reducing surface resistance in open water and continues to maximize fuel and energy efficiencies by automating onboard air conditioning systems for optimum use; repurposing air conditioning condensation for both laundry and deck cleaning, saving tons of fresh water each day, and installing energy-efficient lighting.

Recycling
Across the four ships in the Disney fleet, more than 650 tons of metals, glass, plastic and paper are eliminated from traditional waste streams each year through recycling, more than 5,000 tons to date.

Onshore Activities
No other cruise line incorporates conservation and animal research quite like Disney does. On Castaway Cay, Disney researchers are conducting a multi-year project studying how transplanted long-spined sea urchins can rebuild coral reefs. Guests may participate in a hands-on training experience with live stingrays during a 60-minute, instructor-led educational program.

Creative Storytelling Inspires and Educates
Disney Cruise Line shares environmental programs and educates others as an integral part of the company’s goal to inspire children and adults to take environmental action in their everyday lives. Guests can take an exclusive backstage look at environmental efforts through the “Behind the Waves” video and see characters from “The Lion King” inspire environmental action by showcasing small steps everyone can take in “Safety Smart Goes Green.”

Disney strives to engage the communities in our ports of call in unique and memorable ways. By tapping into the company’s legendary storytelling, Disney created an activity booklet in cooperation with Friends of the Environment to inspire youth to learn more about protecting native species and ecology in The Bahamas. Disney Cruise Line sponsors and provides guidance for summer eco-camps in ports of call across The Bahamas and U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition, Disney invites U.S. Forest Rangers to sail onboard each of our Alaskan voyages in order to offer lectures, host special children’s activities and engage guests in ways  that ultimately create a deeper appreciation and understanding of the local environment and wildlife.

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New Disney Store Arrivals and Sales for November 29, 2012 (336 Items)

New Disney Store arrivals and sales for November 29, 2012

Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at Disney Store. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on Disney Store 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.

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Minnie Mouse Plush - New York - 13 Minnie Mouse Plush – New York – 13” – SALE $12.00 — SAVE 27%!Minnie Mouse is the symbol for freedom and democracy in her Statue of Liberty robe and crown. She sure looks cute and cuddly holding her torch and tablet dated with the year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
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Minnie Mouse Rolling Luggage Minnie Mouse Rolling Luggage – SALE $30.00 — SAVE 13%!Tiny tourists will adore Minnie’s rolling luggage with satin bow appliqué, sequins, and lots of space to pack all her travel needs for a sparkling vacation.
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Rapunzel Rolling Luggage Rapunzel Rolling Luggage – SALE $30.00 — SAVE 13%!Get out of the tower and tour the kingdom with our sparkling Rapunzel luggage. Lots of storage space for royal travel essentials will help make every trip a happy tale.
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Mickey Mouse PJ Pal for Boys - Holiday Mickey Mouse PJ Pal for Boys – Holiday – SALE $12.00 — SAVE 27%!He’ll drift off to sleep in the holiday spirit with this snowflake-covered Mickey Mouse PJ Pal. Wrap him up this christmas in this warm organic cotton sleepwear.
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Disney Princess Nightshirt for Girls Disney Princess Nightshirt for Girls – SALE $12.00 — SAVE 27%!Awaken happily ever after in our charming Disney Princess Nightshirt with a royal icon print ruffled trims, vivid color art, and three favorite fairytale heroines; including Snow White, Ariel, and Rapunzel.
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Cinderella Nightshirt for Girls Cinderella Nightshirt for Girls – SALE $12.00 — SAVE 27%!Wishes come true in the sweet dreams inspired by our lovely Cinderella nightshirt with a pumpkin coach and floral print, ruffled trims, and colorful art.
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Rapunzel Nightshirt for Girls Rapunzel Nightshirt for Girls – SALE $12.00 — SAVE 27%!She’ll enjoy dreams of enchantment in our Rapunzel nightshirt with a floral print, ruffled trims, vivid color character art, and contemporary styling.
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Minnie Mouse Nightshirt for Girls Minnie Mouse Nightshirt for Girls – SALE $12.00 — SAVE 27%!Keep cozy all through the season in our pretty Minnie Mouse nightshirt with a snowflake print, ruffled trims, bows and fancy embroidered detailing.
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Minnie Mouse PJ Pal for Girls - Holiday Minnie Mouse PJ Pal for Girls – Holiday – SALE $12.00 — SAVE 27%!Your young snowflake will drift off to sleep in the holiday spirit with this Minnie Mouse PJ Pal. The fun and festive design of this toasty sleepwear will wrap her up like a pretty present this Christmas.
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Ariel Plush Doll - 21 Ariel Plush Doll – 21” – SALE $12.00 — SAVE 38%!Our soft and huggable Little Mermaid doll shimmers with an iridescent tail and satin top. Your own little princess will adore Ariel’s pretty embroidered features and plush design.
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‘Terminales’ Begins Production in Boston for ABC Family

Production begins today on the ABC Family drama series pilot “Terminales,” starring Italia Ricci (Unnatural History), Mary Page Keller (‘NYPD Blue’), Vondie Curtis-Hall (‘ER’), Aisha Dee (‘I Hate My Teenage Daughter’), Richard Brancatisano (The Elephant Princess), Abhi Sinha (The Social Network), Haley Ramm (Red State) and guest stars Barry Watson (’7th Heaven’) and Rebecca Schull (‘Wings’).

Produced by Lionsgate and Televisa USA, the one-hour English language pilot follows twenty-something April (Ricci), a smart and quick witted aspiring journalist who is trying to work her way up the ladder at a Boston newspaper by impressing her hard-nosed editor, Lawrence (Curtis-Hall). When not pursuing the latest scoop, April tries to balance her ambitious career with her family – her widowed mom Sara (Keller), grandma Emma (Schull) and rebellious little sister Brenna (Ramm). Just as things start to look up at work, at home and on the romance front with co-worker Dominic (Brancatisano), April gets some devastating news from her estranged uncle George (Watson).

‘Terminales’ is based on Televisa’s successful Mexican drama of the same title and was written by Susanna Fogel and Joni Lefkowitz. Aaron Kaplan (‘GCB,’ ‘The Neighbors,’ ‘Terra Nova’), Fogel and Lefkowitz will serve as executive producers.

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(r) 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.

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