Disney U.S. Parks Cutting Jobs, Seeking Efficiencies

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Walt Disney Co has cut an undisclosed number of workers at its domestic parks this month in a previously announced plan to consolidate behind-the-scenes operations for Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California, a spokesman said.

Local media in Florida, tipped off by laid-off workers, have reported cuts as deep as 450 jobs at the two locations.

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Who’s Your Nanny? Mary Pops In on Google’s Street View

3 26 2009 10 48 01 am 300x177 Whos Your Nanny? Mary Pops In on Googles Street View

Ever since Google rolled out its Street View in Britain about a week ago, it’s been fraught with controversies and curiosities including this particular woman who bears a practically perfect resemblance to a well known caregiver. According to this article on WalesOnline, the guilty party is an internet terrorist group going only by the name google.

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Disney World Offers Free Dining to Disney Visa Cardholders

For 3 night minimum packages (includes park tickets) beginning August 16 through October 3, 2009. Upgrades to the Deluxe Dining Plan available for $32 per adult and $10 per child (under 10). Stays must be booked by June 21, 2009. The offer is expected to be extended to the public by the end of March. Use code RYI for basic Dining Plan or EEV for Deluxe Dining Plan options.

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UPDATE: Ellen’s Energy Adventure Refurb Extended Yet Again!

The attraction refurb that’s more than 65,000,000 milliseconds in the making. Ellen’s Energy Adventure refurb is extended once again, set to now re-open on April 5.

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Disneyland Offers Buy Three Nights, Get Two Free

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 25, 2009) – With free admission to a theme park on your birthday throughout 2009, new adventures and entertainment at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks, and a special travel offer that will add two free nights to your three-night stay, a visit to the Disneyland Resort this summer offers value-minded vacationers plenty to celebrate.

By purchasing a three-night Disneyland Resort vacation package this summer, guests can magically extend their visit with an offer worth celebrating: Get two more nights free!  This special Disneyland summer vacation offer provides a magical and affordable way for families to take in all the new fun and adventures at the Happiest Place on Earth this vacation season.

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EXCLUSIVE: John Stamos ‘I’m Going to Disney World’ Video

Walt Disney World has provided us with this video shot by John Stamos on the set of ER after completing filming the series, announcing he’s going to Walt Disney World to celebrate.

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BOOM! Studios Launches New Site for Pixar and Muppet Comics

BOOM! Kids previews and offers subscriptions to the first series of the Disney/Pixar Incredibles and Cars comics as well as the Muppet Show. In addition, sets of first covers and special limited edition covers are also available for sale.

Source: CBR

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Dave Prowse (Darth Vader) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) Confirm SWW Appearances

According to their official websites, David Prowse’s schedule confirms he’s set to appear at Star Wars Weekends June 5-7 and Peter Mayhew has listed his appearance but not offered dates, although he is booked elsewhere June 5-7.

Source: LizB/passporter

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Bolt’s Rhino Provides Fully Awesome ‘Live’ Interviews

Shades of Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor can be found in these video interviews that have begun springing up all over the web in response to a press junket the super sidekick recently held in honor of the Blu-Ray and DVD releases of the film:

Amazon.com’s is all-Rhino as the interviewer is cut out, but the rest of the videos after the jump show Rhino in his fully interactive-goodness.

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Disney Brings the Magic of Toy Story Midway Mania to Your Home

bus 20090324130350 5 Disney Brings the Magic of Toy Story Midway Mania to Your HomeBURBANK, Calif. – Disney Interactive Studios today announced Toy Story Mania!, inspired by the Disney/Pixar animated feature “Toy Story,” will be released exclusively for the Wii™ home video game console this fall. Toy Story Mania! showcases an array of entertaining games based on the new Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort attractions, while featuring the iconic characters and humor from the popular Disney/Pixar “Toy Story” franchise.

“The ‘Toy Story’ franchise is a fun, dynamic and heart-warming series containing characters and themes that connect with every age group,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Toy Story Mania! combines those popular elements with the unique antics of the new theme park attraction for the ultimate in family entertainment.”

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