Disney News by Stitch Kingdom

Viva Vision and Disney Interactive Launch ‘Walt Disney Presents’ Mobile Slideshow

Posted on April 9, 2009 Leave a comment

Viva Vision, a leading provider of mobile entertainment, and Disney Interactive Studios, today announced the launch of “Walt Disney Presents,” an innovative mobile slideshow featuring popular Disney characters, movies and trivia.

“Walt Disney Presents” is an interactive slideshow which dynamically displays static images creating an engaging, interactive experience. With its easy and intuitive interface, subscribers can pause, rewind and fast-forward throughout the slideshow and even save their favorite images.

Consumers are able to access the following categories as part the “Walt Disney Presents” slideshow:

* Character Spotlight – Images and fun facts on a characters such as Mickey Mouse, Tinkerbell and Winnie the Pooh

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Product Recall: CARS Fleece Clog Children’s Shoes Sold at Wal-mart

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“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: CARS Fleece Clog Children’s Shoes

Units: About 73,000 distributed in the United States and 18,000 distributed in Canada

Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Distributor: Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong

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Walt Disney World Resort Continues to Stand StormReady®

Posted on April 9, 2009 Leave a comment

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Apr. 9, 2009 – With picture-perfect skies outside his window most days, Walt Disney World Emergency Operations Coordinator Eric Alberts dedicates his time to preparing for inclement weather. “Safety for everybody that works or stays here is our top priority,” Alberts says as he checks the latest forecasts.

By expertly planning for severe weather in advance, Walt Disney World Resort made history in 2006 as the first theme park and resort area to be recognized by the National Weather Service as a StormReady® Community. Committed to maintaining its leadership in emergency management, Walt Disney World Resort just renewed its StormReady status through 2012 and remains the only recognized commercial site in Florida. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Ca. has also earned recognition as StormReady.

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Paradiso 37 to Open Early May at Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island

Posted on April 8, 2009 Leave a comment

Paradiso 37, a high-energy restaurant and bar featuring cuisine from North, South and Central America, welcomes guests to its table in May at Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort.

The lakeside eatery will offer a delectable variety of menu offerings representing the 37 countries of the Americas, plus an international wine bar, 37 varieties of tequila and 10 signature frozen margaritas.

The new concept was developed by Orlando-based E-Brands Restaurant Group, a multi-concept restaurant group which currently owns and operates Timpano Chophouse, Samba Room, Taqueria Canonita, Aquaknox, David Burke, Salsa Orlando and Canonita Express in a number of locations across the United States.

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Artist Wyland to Unveil 4,000-Square-Foot Painting at World Premiere for Earth

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The world premiere for Disneynature’s Earth will take place April 18 at 1:00 pm at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. At the event, Marine Life Artist Wyland will unveil a 4,000-square-foot painting inspired by the film.

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United Vacations to Give Away $7K+ Dream Trip to Walt Disney World

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MILWAUKEE, April 8 — For the first time ever, the team at United Vacations has custom-designed a vacation giveaway in celebration of the Disney fan base from around the world. Their phenomenal grand prize valued over $7,000 opens the door to a whole other world inside the Walt Disney World(R) Resort where one lucky family will have the opportunity to experience aspects of the destination that the average vacationer rarely, if ever, has access to in one visit.

From the 70-year old who sports a Mickey Mouse watch to the first grader whose bedroom is decorated in pixie dust and Dalmatian spots, Disney fans are truly one of a kind – and they are the focus of this very special vacation giveaway.
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Variety: Pirates of the Caribbean 4 Lacks Direction as Gore Jumps Ship

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According to a report in Variety, POTC director Gore Verbinksi has given notice that he will not be interested in directing the fabled fourth installment of the Jack Sparrow series. First Keira, now this. Article here.

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Buy Tickets Online to Disneynature’s Earth and Get a Free Re-useable Disney Shopping Bag!

Posted on April 8, 2009 Leave a comment

Starting today, moviegoers purchasing advance tickets on Fandango for Earth, Disneynature’s first movie opening April 22, will help restore the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and receive a coupon good for a free re-useable shopping bag with any purchase at any Disney Store retail location in the 50 United States or D.C.

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Miley Cyrus to Surprise ‘Hannah Montana the Movie’ Audiences During Opening Weekend

Posted on April 7, 2009 1 Comment

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Disney Star Wars (and Indiana Jones) Racers Series 3 Collectibles Announced

Posted on April 7, 2009 Leave a comment

Disney Indiana Jones Racer

Jango Fett Disney Star Wars Racer

Debuting at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland this June, the new series of Disney Star Wars racers features Jango Fett (pictured, left), Wattoo, AT AT, Jawa and Lando as Skiff Guard designs. In addition, there is an Indiana Jones design (pictured above) which includes bumper stickers of all of Indy’s treasures. The cars will retail for $4.95 each.

For more information and to see the other designs in the series, click here.

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