Hawai'i will be the filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the 4th installment of the successful Walt Disney Pictures' film series from Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Production will begin this summer and is slated to be released in summer 2011.
DR LEE
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Let Childern Customize Their Cruise:
Through a new approach to youth activities, kids can let their imaginations set sail by customizing their cruise vacation on Disney Cruise Line (DCL).
Childern now can personalize their cruise vacation by selecting activities and events, regardless of age. With more than 100 activities, events and programs, and with all youth activities open to all ages, kids vacationing on the Disney Magic and Disnet Wonder have more onboard choices than ever for having fun.
Activities range from Cinderella's Royal Ball, where young Guests can feel like royalty as Cinderella shows them how to be a prince or princess, to Ratatouille Cooking School, where childern work together to bake tasty chocolate chip cookies. The Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab are open to childern ages 3 to 12 on the Disney Wonder and ages 3 to 10 on the Disney Magic.
The majority of childern's events and free-time activities occur within dedicated youth spaces on ships and on Castaway Cay. DCL youth activities are supervised by specially trained, experienced counselors. And with the cruise industry's longest operating hours for childern's activities, there is greater flexibility for parents and even more fun for kids.
DR LEE
Childern now can personalize their cruise vacation by selecting activities and events, regardless of age. With more than 100 activities, events and programs, and with all youth activities open to all ages, kids vacationing on the Disney Magic and Disnet Wonder have more onboard choices than ever for having fun.
Activities range from Cinderella's Royal Ball, where young Guests can feel like royalty as Cinderella shows them how to be a prince or princess, to Ratatouille Cooking School, where childern work together to bake tasty chocolate chip cookies. The Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab are open to childern ages 3 to 12 on the Disney Wonder and ages 3 to 10 on the Disney Magic.
The majority of childern's events and free-time activities occur within dedicated youth spaces on ships and on Castaway Cay. DCL youth activities are supervised by specially trained, experienced counselors. And with the cruise industry's longest operating hours for childern's activities, there is greater flexibility for parents and even more fun for kids.
DR LEE
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Walt Disney Fun Fact:
During the fall of 1918, Walt Disney attempted to en-list for military service. Rejected because he was under age, only sixteen at the time. Instead, Walt Disney joined the Red Cross and was sent overseas to France, where he spent a year driving an ambulance and chauffeuring Red Cross officials. His ambulance was covered from stem to stern, not with stock camouflage, but with Disney cartoons.
Walt Disney Quote: I do not like to repeat successes, I like to go on to other things.
Walt Disney
DR LEE
Walt Disney Quote: I do not like to repeat successes, I like to go on to other things.
Walt Disney
DR LEE
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Sylvania to sponsor "it's a small world":
The future of "it's a small world" just got brighter.
The iconic attraction "it's a small world" will now be sponsored by Siemens lighting brand Sylvania, and slated for installation in early 2010 is a new, illuminted marquee.
The sponsorship is part of a 12-year agreement between The Walt Disney Company and Siemens which includes marketing and promotional rights, attraction sponsorships and a promotional presence at the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort, where Siemens is the sponsor of Epcot's SpaceShip Earth.
DR LEE
The iconic attraction "it's a small world" will now be sponsored by Siemens lighting brand Sylvania, and slated for installation in early 2010 is a new, illuminted marquee.
The sponsorship is part of a 12-year agreement between The Walt Disney Company and Siemens which includes marketing and promotional rights, attraction sponsorships and a promotional presence at the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort, where Siemens is the sponsor of Epcot's SpaceShip Earth.
DR LEE
Monday, February 8, 2010
Hey! They actually remembered Dr. Lee! Yippee!
I was so honored and pleased when the staff presented this lovely celebration button to me during my luncheon. Several actual members of Club 33 were enjoying lunch there and they approached me saying they miss me! Wow! Almost brought tears to my eyes (actually it did). Who would have thought that the Ol' Doc with his crooked bow tie was missed.
I wish to thank my special friend Laurel and her lovely family for treating me to lunch at the club.
THANK YOU!
Dr. Lee Visits Club 33 February 7th, 2010! The Doc Returns!
I haven't enjoyed an actual meal at Club 33 in almost 15 years.
The club is so exclusive, that not even cast members may arrange reservations. Most park cast members have never eaten at Club 33 and some don't even know it exists!
Walt's magic has left an endearing aura which surrounds the club in a luxurious blanket of mystery and marvel.
It was so wonderful to be back at the club and for once, the staff was waiting on me! Wow! I should have ordered them around a bit more, but hey, they're my friends and we had a terrific and nostalgic time! I'll be more bossy next time and I'll test the skills of the new bartender.
Even after 25 years of working here, I still love the park with all my heart.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Disneyland Resort Stroller/Wheelchair Shop relocates:
On Jan.12 2010, the Store Operations team began renting strollers and wheelchairs to Guests at the windows outside the Disneyland Park Main Entrance, next to the Disneyland Kennel. The rental locations within each theme park have closed and now the operation is based out of this one location with convenient access to both parks.
DR LEE
DR LEE
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Lion King on Broadway Sets New Record:
Disney's landmark musical event "The Lion King" set a new box office record at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre by grossing $1,714,566 during the eight-performance Christmas holiday week of Dec.21-27, 2009. This breaks the previous Minskoff record of $1,692,957 set by "The Lion King" only one month earlier during Thanksgiving week.
Dr Lee
Dr Lee
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Be Thrilled by The Un-expected:
Until now, Guests could only experience the thrill of " what will I get" after purchasing a three-inch Vinylmation figure and opening the package. But now, the Mickey Mouse shaped vinyl figures will soon be traded at D Street, the Vinylmation flagship store in Downtown Disney. More trading locations will be added in phases.
Luckily,Cast Members need not wear lanyards with 3-inch figures around their necks. A box with numerous doors that debuted at the first-ever D23 Expo in 2009 is being used for the new trading program.
Steven Miller, project manager for Disney Trading, spoke about the un-expected Guests reactions to the new offering at the expo.
"We created a mystery box and we had an open box", he saided. "When a Guest came to trade, nine times out of ten they chose the mystery box. We found that people like the thrill of the un-expected".
Vinylmation......Dr Lee
Luckily,Cast Members need not wear lanyards with 3-inch figures around their necks. A box with numerous doors that debuted at the first-ever D23 Expo in 2009 is being used for the new trading program.
Steven Miller, project manager for Disney Trading, spoke about the un-expected Guests reactions to the new offering at the expo.
"We created a mystery box and we had an open box", he saided. "When a Guest came to trade, nine times out of ten they chose the mystery box. We found that people like the thrill of the un-expected".
Vinylmation......Dr Lee
Monday, February 1, 2010
Five fun facts about Disney Pin Trading:
1... Disney Pin Trading began at the Walt Disney World Resort on Oct. 1, 1999.
2... An estimated 25,000 Cast Members trade pins with Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line each day.
3... The total number of pins available for Guests to trade from Cast Members lanyards on any given day is approximately 273,000.
4... Since 2000, more than 350 million pins have been traded. Taking into account that each pin measures approximately 1.75 inches, if laid end to end, the pins would cover the distance of almost four round trips from the Walt Disney World Resort to the Disneyland Resort.
5... The most expensive pin made was a Dream Jeweled Mickey Mouse pin covered in 130 different semi-precious stones that retailed for $1,295 and was released in a limited edition of three pins.
DR LEE
2... An estimated 25,000 Cast Members trade pins with Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line each day.
3... The total number of pins available for Guests to trade from Cast Members lanyards on any given day is approximately 273,000.
4... Since 2000, more than 350 million pins have been traded. Taking into account that each pin measures approximately 1.75 inches, if laid end to end, the pins would cover the distance of almost four round trips from the Walt Disney World Resort to the Disneyland Resort.
5... The most expensive pin made was a Dream Jeweled Mickey Mouse pin covered in 130 different semi-precious stones that retailed for $1,295 and was released in a limited edition of three pins.
DR LEE
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