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The Weekly Mickey: November 1, 2009

November 1, 2009

As always, there were lots of great Disney blog posts this week, so let’s jump right in!
Shawn Slater at DisneyShawn spent the week leading up to Halloween writing a great series about the Haunted Mansion, beginning with an article about oft-overlooked exterior details.
Etckt has a write-up about how Adventures by Disney is teaming up with [...]

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Disney Announces New Give a Day, Get a Day Promotion for 2010

October 2, 2009

On Tuesday, Disney Parks announced their promotion for 2010 called Give a Day, Get a Day. Replacing the 2009 Celebrate Today promotion, Give a Day, Get a Day begins on January 1, 2010 and rewards guests with a free ticket in exchange for a day of volunteering with a day of service at a participating [...]

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More Leadership Changes Made at Walt Disney World

September 25, 2009

Earlier this week, the Orlando Sentinel reported that the folks at Walt Disney World have made some changes in the leadership of their transportation division. Jim Vendur, a VP previously in charge of transportation maintenance, was appointed to oversee both the operations and maintenance of the resort’s boats, buses and monorails. Additionally, Vendur was put [...]

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BREAKING: Disney To Aquire Marvel Entertainment

August 31, 2009

Burbank, CA and New York, NY, August 31, 2009 —Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today.

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Adventures by Disney Announces Nineteen Itineraries for 2010

August 17, 2009

This past Friday, Disney announced its 2010 lineup of Adventures by Disney destinations, featuring 19 itineraries on six continents. Following are the list of itineraries (for more detailed information on the itineraries, check out Disney’s official press release).

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Quick Service, Standard Disney Dining Plan Prices to Increase in 2010

August 10, 2009

Just eight days after raising ticket prices, Walt Disney World released the prices of the 2010 Disney Dining Plans and, surprise, surprise, prices are increasing.
Currently, there are three dining plan options:

Quick Service Dining Plan ($29.99/night for adults, $8.99/night for children 3-9): two quick service meals and two snacks per night, plus one resort refillable mug [...]

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Disney Announces Special Renewal Promotion for Annual Passholders

August 6, 2009

Just days after raising ticket prices, the folks at Walt Disney World have quietly announced a new promotion offering annual passholders the ability to renew for 15 months for the price of 12. According to an Orlando Sentinel article, a Disney spokeswoman said that this is the first time such an offer has been made [...]

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Downtown Disney VP Kevin Lansberry to Become Animal Kingdom VP

July 20, 2009

Last week it was announced that Val Bunting, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, was stepping down from her position to become General Manager of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. At the time, a replacement for the VP position at Animal Kingdom had not been announced. Today, however, the Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the folks [...]

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Thank You, Mr. McKennon and Mr. Cronkite

July 19, 2009

This past week, two men with ties to Walt Disney World passed away: Dallas McKennon and Walter Cronkite.
Dallas McKennon (July 19, 1919 – July 14, 2009) was a voice actor best known by the general public for his roles as Gumby and Archie Andrews in the Archies series. Disney fans, however, will remember him as [...]

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom VP to Become GM of Port Orleans

July 15, 2009

Earlier this week, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Val Bunting will soon step down from her position as Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom to become General Manager of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort.  The move is Bunting’s choice, as she wants to move into the resort side of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts; the [...]

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