I have a few cool things for you this week. More Holidaze decorating, Regis in WDW, Disneyland Hong Kong Preview center, El Capitan film festival, and new releases from Walt Disney Records, so (in my best Peter Pan voice) c'mon everybody, here we goooooooo:
I would like to start off by thanking Burgirl for the help in creating the great new logo! Thanks Boo!
Holidaze decorating continues at the Disneyland resort. The latest addition is a ten-foot-tall, fourteen-foot-diameter Santa hat, complete with iconic Mickey Mouse ears, set onto the 65-foot Hollywood Pictures Backlot water tower in Disney's California Adventure.
The famous holiday Christmas tree at the end of Main Street in Disneyland Park.
In celebration of Walt Disney World's 100 Years of Magic Celebration, "Live with Regis and Kelly" will broadcast live from the Disney-MGM Studios on December 4th and 5th. Tickets to the taping of these shows are only available through the "Live with Regis and Kelly" Fan Club package. Trips must be booked to begin December 1st through December 5th. Call 1-800-959-0811 for more information.
The shoppers at The Disney Store in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong are getting a sneak peek at Disney magic--i.e., the new Hong Kong Disneyland. The displays feature large graphics that portray the magic of Disneyland in 1955 as well as a map of Lantau Island that has some of the resort's features flagged on a map. As the project progresses, so will the Preview Center at this Disney Store.
A shot of the classic El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, CA.
See a different Disney Classic movie every Saturday morning at 10:00am at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood starting January 5, 2002. Fun for the whole family - see a classic Disney film plus contests, prizes, Disney film shorts, sing-a-longs and live music played on the mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Tickets are on sale now; call 1-800-347-6396. Pricing is $6 for adults, kids 3 -11 and Seniors. Tickets are also available at www.elcapitantickets.com. Special offer - buy 10 or more Saturdays for only $5.00 per ticket. Here is the schedule:
- January 5 - The Jungle Book
- January 12 - Sleeping Beauty
- January 19 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
- January 26 - Pinocchio
- February 2 - The Great Mouse Detective
- February 9 - Lady and the Tramp
- February 16 - Pollyanna
- February 23 - The Rescuers
- March 2 - The Parent Trap (Haley Mills version)
- March 9 - Bedknobs and Broomsticks
- March 16 - The Rescuers Down Under
- March 23 - Babes in Toyland
- March 30 - The Love Bug
- April 6 - Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
- April 13 -The Sword in the Stone
- April 20 - The Fox and the Hound
- April 27 - Oliver & Company
- May 4 - Robin Hood
- May 11 - Pete's Dragon
- May 18 - Swiss Family Robinson
- May 25 - The Aristocats
- June 1 - James and the Giant Peach
Walt Disney Records has a TON of upcoming releases. A digitally remastered Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be released. The soundtrack was restored from seven different sources, including the original nitrate master, using the original mono format. The soundtrack features some of the best-known songs in movie musical history, as well as several rare recordings, including a demo track not used in the film and nearly 50 minutes of underscore. If the restoration is anything like the DVD, we are in for a treat! A new Michael Crawford album, Michael Crawford: The Disney Album is set for release. Winnie the Pooh and friends celebrate nearly 40 years of musical memories with the release of The Best of Pooh and Tigger, Too. This compilation includes classics such as "Winnie the Pooh" and "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers," as well as some contemporary tributes to everyone's favorite bear by Vonda Shepard and Kathie Lee Gifford. The Big Cheese himself takes control of the DJ booth with an energetic collection of dance music. Putting a Disney twist on contemporary favorites, Mickey's Dance Party, is a child's birthday party soundtrack dream come true! The Backstreet Boys, Aaron Carter, Myra, Krystal, Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson join forces on Radio Disney, Vol. 4 which is sure to deliver one powerful jam after another. And Songs from Disney's House of Mouse captures the musical energy of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck's ala an ultra-hip Toon "nightclub" , a fashionable gathering place for animated characters. Brian Setzer kicks off the album with the show's theme song, "Rockin' at the House of Mouse."
Have a Disney Week!
Bryant "MegaDisney" McVey
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