Do you want to know about what is currently happening at the Disney Company? In this feed you will find current Disney News about everything dealing with Walt Disney World and The Disney Company. http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNews.asp en-us info@magicalmountain.net (Magical Mountain Editor) info@magicalmountain.net (Magical Mountain Webmaster) © 2008 Magical Mountain, LLC Wed, 14 May 2008 13:56 EST 320 http://www.magicalmountain.net/images/MMNewsLogo.jpg http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNews.asp http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1900 During a recent interview at the Step Up Women's Network's Inspiration Awards luncheon, Kelly Preston told Marc Malkin of E! that there may very well be a collaboration between her hubby John Travolta and Disney's teen queen, Miley Cyrus (Hannah Mont... Tue, 13 May 2008 12:11 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1900 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1899 Theme park owners are preparing themselves for a possible hit to their revenue this summer, due to a struggling economy and rising fuel prices. While things seem to be o.k. at the moment, industry professionals say that it is just a matter of time un... Tue, 13 May 2008 11:14 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1899 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1898 The Wave, a new restaurant that will be opening in Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort, will be boasting and unusual wine cellar, according to Orlando Sentinel. The new full service restaurant, which will be opening next month, will serve vin... Tue, 13 May 2008 10:33 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1898 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1897 "I don't remember any ruins in Narnia...I wonder who lived here...I think we did." On this week's show the Magical Definition Podcast crew discuss Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, its journey from pre-production to the mo... Tue, 13 May 2008 08:52 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1897 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1896 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Will Screen to an Audience of 10,000 at the O2 Arena, London's Premier Entertainment Venue, on June 19th in Support of Great Ormond Street Hospital An impressive line-up of stars from the predominately Brit... Thu, 8 May 2008 17:02 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1896 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1895 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- It's a Pixar palooza at Disney Parks! In family-friendly attractions and immersive experiences on both coasts of the United States, guests can do it all -- find Nemo, zap Zurg and meddle with Monsters. But the fun doesn't s... Thu, 8 May 2008 12:15 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1895 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1894 ANAHEIM, CA. (May 8, 2008) - From the Super Bowl "field of dreams" to the place "where dreams come true," Eli Manning of the New York Giants, MVP of the 2008 Super Bowl game, paid a visit to Disneyland yesterday, three... Thu, 8 May 2008 11:14 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1894 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1893 Despite recent controversy over her Vanity Fair shoot, Miley Cyrus performed in concert , at WDW this weekend for the Disney Channel Games series. Even though 15 year old Cyrus performed at the show, she skipped the red carpet event, no doubt to a... Mon, 5 May 2008 09:06 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1893 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1892 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 3, 2008) - Heather King (Orlando, Fla.) won the Disney's Women Run the World 15K on Sunday during the Third Annual Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Running in her fi... Mon, 5 May 2008 08:49 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1892 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1891 The last week of April 2008 has been a busy news week for Disney. The Magical Definition Disney Podcast is right on the front lines covering it. On this week's show Nathan and Jim discuss Disney Security and the latest incident in the parks. Next, ta... Mon, 5 May 2008 08:19 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1891 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1890 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 2, 2008) - Disney's Wide World of Sports is creating Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend, a new fantasy-filled event in 2009 designed to bring to life the "princess" in women runners of all ages and abilities... Fri, 2 May 2008 15:29 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1890 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1889 The shutting down of Disney's website, Disney's Virtual Kingdom, has caused a big uproar with parents around the country. The news is so distressing to them, that a group of parents are planning a boycott of the company. The website will be ... Fri, 2 May 2008 14:45 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1889 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1888 The Walt Disney Company announced this week that has acquired its North American Disney Store chain from Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. They bought back 220 locations in the united States and Canada. They also obtained the right to close 100 sto... Fri, 2 May 2008 12:41 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1888 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1887 The fallout continues for Miley Cyrus after her much maligned Vanity fair photo shoot. The tween star has canceled her first scheduled appearance at a red carpet event in Florida sources indicate. Disney announced the cancellation of the Orlando,... Fri, 2 May 2008 09:03 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1887 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1886 Amidst her latest controversy, Miley Cyrus may be getting replaced at Disney reigning teen queen. There have been reports that Disney is going to try to push 15 year old Selena Gomez into the limelight and phase Cyrus out. Her recent Vanity Fair pict... Thu, 1 May 2008 14:45 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1886 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1885 Early Tuesday morning (April 29th, 2008), an armored car belonging to Garda Security Company was robbed while on property at the Walt Disney World Resort. The company was making a stop at Disney's Grand Floridian Hotel when the three occupants of the... Thu, 1 May 2008 12:18 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1885 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1884 National Fantasy Fan Club is holding its Third Annual Florida Convention at the Regal Sun Resort (formerly the Grosvenor Resort) to coincide with Walt Disney World's 37th anniversary. The National Fantasy Fan Club (NFFC) will be holding the... Thu, 1 May 2008 10:52 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1884 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1883 ESPN Regional Television, Inc. (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN, announced today the field for the 2008 Old Spice Classic, to be held on Thanksgiving weekend at the Milk House at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex near Orlando, Fla. The field for... Thu, 1 May 2008 10:34 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1883 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1882 Crocs, Inc. has announced that they will be releasing a few new lines of the famously comfy footwear. They will be teaming up with Disney Consumer Products and will be releasing new Hannah Montana, High School Musical and Wall-E products. Th... Thu, 1 May 2008 10:09 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1882 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1881 For the first time, the two Academy Award nominated south of the border animated adventures are available together when Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents The Classic Caballeros Collection: Saludos Amigos/Three Caballeros on DVD April 29... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:15 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1881 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1880 Due to continually rising fuel prices, Disney Cruise Line® is implementing a fuel surcharge. The surcharge* is $8 per person, per day for the first two Guests in a stateroom and $3 per day for all other Guests. It is effective for new bookings on... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:21 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1880 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1879 Miley Cyrus, whose photos in the recent issue of Vanity Fair have caused quite a stir, has issued a statement about how she feels about the layout. Miley says, "I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, s... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:43 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1879 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1878 BURBANK, Calif. - For the latest in her portrait series of celebrities living out their Disney dreams, photographer Annie Leibovitz followed a simple recipe: Just add water. Continuing her "Disney Dream Portrait Series" that has put star... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:53 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1878 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1877 The Walt Disney Studios will celebrate Earth Day 2009 (April 22nd) with the debut of "Earth," the first feature-length nature documentary from its new production banner, Disneynature. This amazing new film is from award-winning British prod... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:38 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1877 http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1876 Beverly Hills, CA - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present the 12th Marc Davis Celebration of Animation, "Drawing on the Future: Mentorship in Animation," on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. ... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:03 EST http://www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1876