About: Mark Weaver
Website: http://www.illuminatingepcot.com/
Profile: A student at the University of Kentucky, Parent, Husband, Disney Fanatic, Gamer, Nerd/Geek, Lover of anything Tech! A fan of Disney for 25 years, have been to WDW in '93, '97, '99, '00 and '10.
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Buisnessweek is reporting the highest numbers for a season/series finale in the last 3 years. Over 13 million people tuned in for the “Lost” Finale, and 9 million tuned in for the catchup show that aired before the finale. Needless to say, the people at Disney and ABC are thrilled.
““Lost,” from producer J.J. Abrams, has been ABC’s fifth- highest-rated scripted show this season. ABC, third among networks in prime-time audience and the only major broadcaster whose total audience declined this season, is adding six dramas to its schedule starting in …
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The Disney Company has sold the popular kid’s franchise “Power Rangers” back to its original owner Saban Entertainment. The New York Times is reporting the sale and offers some speculation on why Disney made the decision:
“The franchise came to Disney in 2001 as part of the purchase from Saban and Fox of what is now the ABC Family cable channel. At first, Disney had high hopes for the characters, exploring additional licensing and even a feature film. But focus group research soured Disney on them. Mothers, the research showed, disliked …
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PhillyBurbs.com is reporting that the local newspaper, Philadelphia Courier Times, is having a fundraiser/contest to raise money for the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program in the local community with the prize being a trip for 4 to Walt Disney World, airfare included. Anthony Petsis, president of the Newtown-based financial planning firm Anthony Petsis and Associates, donated the trip, which includes five nights at the Beach Club Villas.
The goal is to raise $5,000 for the program that had its funding cut last year, and the contest is as follows:
“In today’s …
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Marketwatch.com is reporting that Bob Iger (CEO, The Disney Company) has announced that the Walt Disney Company will donate RMB 1 Million to the China Youth Development Foundation, to help rebuild schools that were devastated in the earthquakes in Chinese providence of Qinghai.
Iger was quoted saying, “”On behalf of The Walt Disney Company, I extend our deepest condolences to the people of China and hope our contribution can help the children and families affected by this terrible earthquake.”
If you’d like to read more, please check out the article on Marketwatch.com
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Disney Channel’s Emmy Award winning kids show “Imagination Movers”, has been renewed by Disney for a 3rd season, with production starting in New Orleans in Summer 2010. The new season will also feature a live concert episode that will be filmed as well during the season filming in New Orleans.
Currently the show airs in over 55 countries, and in 12 different languages, and has been in TV’s top 15 list for preschoolers since the show debuted in 2008.
For those unfamiliar with the group, TVbythenumbers.com offers this insight into the background …
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IGN.com is reporting that Tetsuya Nomura, creator of the video game series “Kingdom Hearts” has confirmed the development of 3 new games in the series, including the much anticipated “Kingdom Hearts 3”. There is however no set timetable on KH3, as Nomura is also on the creative development team for a new Final Fantasy title that is due out this year.
The other titles in the series that Nomura discussed include “Birth By Sleep” and another un-named title that are due out this year in the US as well as another …
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If you have ever been to Epcot and walked past Canada in World Showcase, then odds are you’ve at least heard Off Kilter. A blend of Canadian-Celtic Rock n Roll, good times and good music are what formed when this group began preforming back in 1997. Yes… they have been around for 13 years, and many people overlook these guys, but those who have seen them know that they are not to be missed.
Off Kilter is made up of five gentlemen who are from, literally, everywhere, and it is …
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If you, or someone in your home enjoy the Toy Story movies, and you want to get the new Blu-Ray versions of the movies, you may want to check out this deal. If you own any VHS or DVD version of the movies, you are eligible to get a $10 off coupon per movie and there’s really no catch. All you have to do is go to the Disney Movie Rewards website, make an account if you dont have one, and put in the UPC code on the back of …
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Businesswire has reviewed Undercover Tourist’s new application for the iPhone, and it gets a thumbs up. The app, which is called “Undercover Tourist Wait Times”, is much more than the basic wait time app, and is very interactive, featuring maps with integrated, up to date wait times and descriptions of attractions. The option is also available for users to purchase theme park tickets directly from Undercover Tourist. It also takes advantage of a new “Locate me”, “Find a friend” and “Where did I park” feature.
President and Co-Founder of Undercover Tourist …
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Top high speed train (or bullet train) makers from China and Japan are giving serious consideration to having Walt Disney World one of their stops, and Disney is behind it.
The New York Times is reporting that, “Central Japan Railway and China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock are competing for the $8 billion that President Barack Obama has granted for 13 high-speed corridors across the United States, including a line between Tampa and Orlando in Florida that may include a station at the Walt Disney resort near Orlando.”
Other companies from various …
