To commemorate the opening of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disney Vacation Club's new Castle to Castle promotion offers DVC members who purchase 100 vacation points at Disneyland's newest hotel four complimentary annual passes to the Disney Parks.

The Castle to Castle promotion gives DVC members the chance to enjoy the best of both... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mztressofallevil) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9533 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:25:58 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9532/t/Mickey-gets-mischievous-in-Disney-makeover.html JUST an outline of his ears is enough. He is one of the most recognisable characters in the world, but Mickey Mouse is about to get a makeover.

More precisely, he is being "re-imaged" to enhance his appeal to youngsters of the video game generation who have been nurtured on the slick computer-generated graphics of the likes of Pixar and Dreamworks.

For decades, the Walt Disney Company has kept Mickey Mouse's look and character largely unaltered,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mztressofallevil) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9532 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:24:31 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9531/t/Last-call-at-Epcot-s-Food-Wine-fest.html Saturday and Sunday mark the closing weekend of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Here are my random thoughts on this year's eat-and-drink-around-the-world extravaganza:

• I'm not big on ceviche, but the Rock Shrimp Ceviche (Chile) was incredible. Tasty shrimp with a nice, spicy tomato base around it. I loved eat even though they forgot to top it with crunchy popcorn.
• Don't let the $5.50 price tag on the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MOdisneyfan) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9531 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:50:16 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9502/t/Eight-injuries-reported-at-Disney-World-during-third-quarter.html http://thedailydisney.com/ method=get>Eight injuries reported at Disney World during third quarter
  Jason Garcia, feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9502 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:42:11 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9501/t/Disney-begins-selling-convention-space-in-Hawaiian-resort.html Disney begins selling convention space in Hawaiian resortJason Garcia, News - By Jason Garcia on November... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9501 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:40:10 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9500/t/Mickey-Mouse-makes-maiden-voyage--Macy-s-Thanksgiving-Day-pa.html Mickey Mouse makes maiden voyage in Macy's Thanksgiving Day paradeA Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford - By feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9500 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:36:49 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9498/t/Disney-TV-Animation-Snags-Fish-Hooks-.html Disney TV Animation Snags 'Fish Hooks'

  November 6th, 2009 1:01 PM by Aaron H. Bynum

  
  New Jones-based Animation on the Way
  
  

  Illustrator Noah Z. Jones is back in the news. Closely following the announcement of 9 Story Entertainment and YTV (Canada) proceeding with the full... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9498 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:28:44 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9489/t/Disney-World-rebranding-sports-complex-to-ESPN.html
  "Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the pairing is that it didn't happen sooner. ESPN is among the most profitable businesses in the Disney Co., which has a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9489 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:52 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9487/t/Magic-is-Back-on-Main-Street-U-S-A-.html

  Magic is Back on Main Street, U.S.A.

  11.04.09 - The Main Street Magic Shop has "reappeared" in Disneyland Park with the help of Houdini's Magic Shop, currently... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9487 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:35:26 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9486/t/D23-s-Candlelight-Spectacular-at-Disneyland.html D23's Candlelight Spectacular at DisneylandSunday, December 6, 2009
  
  

  feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9486 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:34:33 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9482/t/Bruckheimer-4th-Pirates---Caribbean--set-sail--ex-Disney-chi.html Jim Dixon Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow Photo: Disney (c) 2007 Despite rumors to the contrary, Jerry Bruckheimer says "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" is a go. Bruckheimer told the website that... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BAMBI) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9482 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:26:18 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9481/t/Mickey-Mouse-gets--makeover--Epic-new-video-game---time-Disn.html By Sara Nelson He's best known as the cheerful and friendly cartoon icon of the Walt Disney Company. But Mickey Mouse is set for a makeover - and it looks like the loveable character is headed for the dark side. Epic Mickey is set for launch on Nintendo's Wii console next year and will feature the mouse as you've never seen him before. feeds@yuku.com (BAMBI) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9481 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:09:39 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9480/t/Disney-Buys-7M-in-Reforestation-Offsets-a-Corporate-Record.html Walt Disney... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BAMBI) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9480 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:18:09 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9479/t/Flower-and-Garden-Festival-Blooms-Early-at-Epcot-in-2010.html Flower and Garden Festival Blooms Early at Epcot in 2010 November 3, 2009 7:01 pm LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off March 3 - earlier than ever - and continues for 75 days... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9479 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:36:00 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9478/t/More-Details-on-A-Totally-Tomorrowland-Christmas-.html More Details on "A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!" November 3, 2009 7:34 pm Disney has released the following information on the upcoming Magic Kingdom stage show: http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9478 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:34:46 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9477/t/WDW-Annual-Passholder-Appreciation-Days-Free-Vinylmation-Gif.html WDW Annual Passholder Appreciation Days: Free Vinylmation Gifts, Makeover Discounts and More from Stitchkingdom.com On December 5, the World of Disney store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace will be open exclusively to Walt Disney World annual passholders from 6:30 am - 9:30 am. In addition to great discounts of up to 50% off, the first 1,000 shoppers will receive a free Vinylmation gift. Annual... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9477 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:24:38 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9476/t/Disneyland-Annual-Passholder-Appreciation-Days-December-5-12.html Disneyland Annual Passholder Appreciation Days, December 5-12 The following Downtown Disney merchants are offering these exclusive offers to Disneyland Annual Passholders from December 5 -12: Anne Geddes - 20% off entire purchase (excluding Limited Edition products and Sale items) Basin® - 15% off any Basin® purchase Build-A-Bear Workshop® -... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9476 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:22:25 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9474/t/Disney-keeps-mum-about-Christmas-TV-taping.html Disney keeps mum about Christmas TV taping November 4th, 2009, 3:00 am ·posted by Sarah Tully feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9474 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:50:59 GMT http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9472/t/Theme-Parks-Confront-Flu-Jitters.html Practical Traveler Theme Parks Confront Flu Jitters Matt Stroshane/Bloomberg Some visitors worry about the potential spread of the flu at parks like the Magic Kingdom. feeds@yuku.com (LaLaRoo78) http://waltsbasement.yuku.com/topic/9472 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:40:54 GMT