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Toy Story 3 Commercials

Clare Swindlehurst — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:46:18 +0000

We’re counting down the days to the movie release of Toy Story 3 on June 18, 2010 and Disney-Pixar are using social networking sites to build the buzz.

In addition to creating a Facebook app that allows you to book your Toy Story 3 tickets from inside Facebook they are also using YouTube to share some great 1980’s inspired commercials starring the new Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear character; Lotso.

Check this out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dZtNYGlLM

The Toy Story movies have taken popular toys like Mr. Potato Head, Barbie and Speak-n-Spell and immortalized them as cartoon characters, but the on-screen characters like Woody, Buzz and Jessie are now popular children’s toys. I’ll place bets that Lotso the Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear is going to be on many a Christmas list this year so it’s really clever to build these 1980’s commercials around him!

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Catch Toy Story & Toy Story 2 in Glorious Disney 3D

Clare Swindlehurst — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:34:17 +0000

While we wait patiently for Toy Story 3 to debut in movie theatres on June 18, 2010 Disney Pixar are going to treat us to our old favourites Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in glorious Disney 3D!

I love these movies ad never got to see them at the cinema so I can’t wait to get the chance now -- and in 3D too

Check out this great trailer to get you in the Toy Story mood -- and then put October 2, 2009 in your diary so you don’t miss out on the big screen fun.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-euE6-D_A8

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New Toy Story Toys to be Released – Let’s Hear from John Lasseter

Clare Swindlehurst — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:18:06 +0000

I don’t know about you but I am a huge fan of the Disney Pixar Toy Story movies. This year Disney are releasing a new range of toys based on the characters from the movies -- which is kind of easy when the characters are already toys

Over on the Disney Living YouTube channel John Lasseter has been giving us a sneak peek of what’s coming. Check out the videos below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yy9eFBm_ug

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyofhW2jm2o

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV7-OGksmXc

Which toy will you buy? I already own a Buzz so I think Woody might be on my Christmas list

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Disney Blogs I Visit to Stay in the Disney Spirit

Clare Swindlehurst — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:48:56 +0000

Some people don’t understand why I love Disney World so much, why I visit the parks as often as possible on vacation, or run a website on all things Disney. But Disney is more than just a bunch of theme parks and a Mouse and sometimes it takes a Disney fan to know one… which is why when I’m not working on my own Disney blog I like to hang out at these ones:

The number of Disney fans running their own blogs is quite impressive – and it just goes to show that there is an awful lot of Disney news and gossip out there to keep us in teh Disney spirit until our next vacation!

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Remy is Now Entertaining Guests at Epcot

Clare Swindlehurst — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:11:12 +0000

As reported here at Operation Pixie Dust earlier this week, Remy from Ratatouille has now taken up residence at Les Chefs de France.

He may be small in stature, but Remy is a big hit with guests enjoying haute cuisine at Les Chefs de France in Epcot. With his flair for French fare, diners of all ages are eating up his whimsical tableside visits.

He’s the rat-turned-chef made famous in the Academy Award-winning Disney•Pixar film “Ratatouille.” A new Audio-Animatronics character created by Walt Disney Imagineering, Remy stars in a new guest experience at Les Chefs de France entitled “Bon Appétit from Chef Remy.” Les Chefs de France is one of the restaurants featured at the France pavilion in Epcot.

Four times a day, six days a week (subject to change), a Maître d’ greets diners with a rolling gourmet food cart. As he dramatically lifts the lid from a silver-domed cheese platter, the Maître d’ reveals the guest of honor – a six-inch-tall rat with silky-soft fur, pink paws and traditional toque! Chef Remy then comes to life, entertaining diners with sprightly movements and lively banter. Winding their way through the restaurant, Remy and his Maître d’ pal make stops at each table. In addition to his hijinks, Chef Remy might even bust a move to the beat of different tunes, from the soft sway of a French love song to the hot sounds of hip-hop.

The 40-minute experience provides guests an up-close encounter with the “Ratatouille” star as he laughs, sniffles and even flirts with his new friends.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3np-ToDshtw

Remy is part of the Living Character initiative created for Disney Parks by Walt Disney Imagineering.

“By combining technologies, our Living Character initiative creates new levels of guest interaction and brings characters to life like never before,” said Holger Irmler, who worked on the Remy project for Walt Disney Imagineering. “Things we do are so complex, yet our goal is to make them seem so magical to our guests.”

Since its inception, the initiative has been providing guests with a dash of never-before-seen technology and a heaping helping of legendary Disney magic. The first Living Character debuted in 2004 in the form of a large and lovable dinosaur named Lucky.

Not only is Remy one of the newest Audio-Animatronic characters created by Walt Disney Imagineering, he also holds the distinction of being the smallest one ever created. Having already wowed guests at Disneyland Resort Paris, Imagineers chose Epcot as the next park for Remy to visit – with Les Chefs de France serving as the perfect Parisian setting for his Walt Disney World debut.

Guests dining at Les Chefs de France are encouraged to make advance reservations by calling 407/WDW-DINE (407/939-3463) up to 90 days prior to their visit. “Bon Appétit from Chef Remy” is scheduled to take place at Les Chefs de France Monday through Saturday until Sept. 5, 2009 (subject to change).

Video courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine

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Catch Remy at Les Chefs de France

Clare Swindlehurst — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:13:32 +0000

Fans of the Disney-Pixar movie Ratatouille will be able to meet little Remy the Rodent Master Chef at Epcot’s Les Chefs de France restaurant.

From April 3, 2009 through September 5, 2009 this new Audio-Animatronics figure will be welcoming guests to the French restaurant in a new guest experience.

Remy will be appearing in the dining room during specific times so be sure to ask a Cast Member when you are likely to see him.

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Remy is Now Entertaining Guests at Epcot

Be the star of the show at Walt Disney World

Clare Swindlehurst — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:37:35 +0000

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If you’ve always dreamed of being the star of the show then you may just have the chance to shine on your next Walt Disney World vacation. Throughout the parks and the resorts guests are treated to world class performances where they are not only dazzled, but entertained — and a lucky few get a chance to be part of the show.

The debut of “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2009 will mark a continuation of what Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo describes as “transformational experiences (that) put our guests right in the heart of their dreams. These experiences transport our guests deep into the magical realms of what Disney parks are all about.”

“I can’t believe I was hula dancing in front of 200 people,” said Stacey Miller of Arlington, Va., following a show-stopping performance at Disney’s Polynesian Luau. “It’s something my kids are never going to let me forget! It was a blast!”

If you want to be a star of the show on your next trip to Walt Disney World here’s a rundown of the shows and attractions you’ll want to look your best for:

Magic Kingdom

Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial (Adventureland) Train to become a pirate as Captain Jack and his mate Mack lead guests through a series of pirate skill tests to prove their mettle. Who is craftiest at wooden swordplay? Who can flash their most menacing pirate grimace? Faster than you can say ”Yo, Ho, Yo, Ho, the Pirate’s Life for Me,” the big moment arrives: getting officially sworn in with the Pirate’s Oath to become honorary buccaneers of Captain Jack’s famous Pirate Crew.

“Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor” (Tomorrowland) You can laugh, joke, sing songs and match wits with the beloved animated characters from Disney-Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” in an engaging and interactive attraction created by Disney Imagineers. “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor” features one-eyed hero Mike Wazowski, who has opened a comedy club to collect laughs that will generate power for the future. As Monster-of-Ceremonies, Mike recruits two comedian wannabes whose slapstick humor delights and engages audiences. Guests even get to text-message jokes on their cell phones for possible use in the show.

Epcot

“Turtle Talk With Crush” Crush, from Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo,” has made a different kind of screen debut in The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion at Epcot – as a chatting, joking quipster who engages younger guests in conversation from his movie-screen undersea environment. “Turtle Talk With Crush” showcases real-time animation using digital projection and sophisticated, voice-activated animation.

Biergarten Restaurant This indoor German “courtyard” in Epcot World Showcase features a German Oktoberfest buffet and fun for the whole family. Throughout the night, guests are invited onstage to join yodelers, dancers and other traditional Bavarian musicians – all clad in lederhosen or dirndl – to play accordions, cowbells and other instruments.

Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure (coming to Epcot in 2009) Inspired by the Disney Channel’s Emmy-Award-winning “Kim Possible” animated series, guests of all ages will become secret agents to save the world from various comical villains and their mad inventions in this ultra-interactive adventure packed with mystery and excitement. You’ll team up with members of Team Possible in this high-tech experience played in seven of the World Showcase pavilions.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Toy Story Mania! An innovative ride-game experience combines memorable film characters from Disney-Pixar classics “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” with games that match their motion picture personas. Donning 3-D glasses, guests seemingly shrink to the size of a toy and hop fanciful ride vehicles that follow a midway-themed route. At each game booth, you’ll aim for animated targets using a special spring-action shooter. The challenges are designed to be fun for everyone from beginners to serious gamers.

“Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show” This fast-paced show spotlights the high-octane best of the movie industry’s stunt masters. The action extravaganza sends cars, motorcycles and watercraft careening and jumping across an enormous Mediterranean village set. If you’re lucky you might find yourself onstage to drive one of the stunt cars.

“Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!” If getting in the middle of the action is your style, you could be chosen as an extra to brave earth-shattering crashes and fiery explosions in a backstage view of movie-making.

“Block Party Bash” A new fantastic traveling show featuring favorite Disney-Pixar characters from smash-hit animated films like “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles,” “Monster’s, Inc.” and “A Bug’s Life” is rocking and rolling throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios, putting you right in the middle of an unbelievable impromptu party during one of the wildest, most interactive street spectaculars ever.

Jedi Training Academy Taking a cue from the popular Star Wars Saga, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine for an original and intergalactic entertainment experience. Young Jedi hopefuls – known in ‘Star Wars-speak’ as “Padawans” – learn lightsaber moves from a Jedi Master before facing off in a final test against the evil Darth Vader. Created with Lucasfilm Ltd., Jedi Training Academy is presented multiple times daily, adjacent to the popular Star Tours attraction.

“Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!” Some of the most beloved characters from the Disney Channel lineup are featured in a singing, clapping and be-bopping show designed for preschoolers. The show stars favorites from popular Disney Channel programs including “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Little Einsteins,” “Handy Manny” and more.

“The American Idol Experience” (coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2009) Budding pop stars will get a taste of TV’s pop culture phenomenon – up close and personal – by experiencing the challenge of auditioning, the rush of performing on stage in competition or the thrill of judging the performances in a live interactive setting modeled after the “American Idol” set. Guestsadvancing through the screening process have the chance, in the nightly final competition, to win a guaranteed reservation for a regional audition for the “American Idol” TV show.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

“Festival of the Lion King” Animal heroes and villains of Disney’s “The Lion King” movie star in this spectacle that combines the pageantry of a parade with the excitement of an African tribal celebration. Young guests are invited to entertain the audience with a variety of African musical instruments as they join the performers in a parade around the theater, followed by audience participation in competing groups singing a rousing rendition of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

Rafiki’s Planet Watch Inspiring a love of animals and concern for their welfare is the underlying theme, both subtle and obvious, throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Affection Section is the destination for those who want to meet animals face to face and hand to fur. This is not just a petting zoo, but a place where young and old can find out all about the animals they see and touch, where they’re from, how they live and what dangers they face in the world. Attendants are on hand to explain each of these domestic animals who welcome this kind of attention.

Resorts

“Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show” (Disney’s Polynesian Resort) You’ll experience paradise in the Pacific at this interactive Polynesian luau set in the beachfront backyard cabana of a Hawaiian house. The luau features authentic Polynesian music and dancing, and a three-course family-style feast. You’re encouraged to join in the hula-dancing fun.

“Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground) If you’ve ever wanted to be a country-music star, here’s your chance! Join the whooping and hollering troupe of singers and dancers at Pioneer Hall. As guests enjoy barbecued ribs, fried chicken and strawberry shortcake for dinner, the enthusiastic performers sing, dance and joke up a storm. If you’re caught misbehavin’, you may find yourself onstage with them!

Jellyrolls (Disney’s BoardWalk) If you’re in a singing mood, then Jellyrolls is the place to be! The main attraction within this rustic, saloon-like club is the crowd itself. Here, people of all ages gather in song as quick-witted pianists bang out old-time favorite sing-alongs. Jellyrolls is a foot-stomping, hootin’ and hollerin’ kind of place with lots of uproarious laughter and fun.

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Disney-Pixar releases official UP trailer

Clare Swindlehurst — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:52:11 +0000

Coming to a theatre near you in May 2009: UP. A coming of age story featuring a seventy-something hero, and his clueless wilderness ranger sidekick who travel the world fighting beasts and villains, and eat dinner at 3:30 in the afternoon.

This latest Disney-Pixar animated movie is brought to us courtesy of the Producer of Monsters Inc. The trailer starts out with some footage from our favourite movies including Cars, Finding Nemo and Toy Story before introducing Mr Frederickson, the unlikely looking hero in this newest release. If the trailer is anything to go by this is going to be a great film – and if you’re lucky you might even be able to watch it in Disney 3D.

Here’s the official trailer with footage from the movie:

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Be the star of the show at Walt Disney World

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Resorts

Disney-Pixar releases official UP trailer

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