Sneak Peek at Celebration V Merchandise from the Disney Parks
Here’s a look at just a few of the items Disney theme park merchandise has created especially for Star Wars Celebration V event in Orlando:
DLR Photo Report – 7/29/09-8/5/09
I have returned from a near record setting 8 days at the wonderful Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. This trip was mainly to spend time with members of the WDWNT staff, which for some was their first visit, and for others was their 100th visit! Let’s get into the first photo report of what will be many from this past week:
On our first day, we enjoyed a meal at the recently opened Celebration Roundup and Barbecue. Left to right here you can see Matt Paul, Tom Corless, Chris Lastrapes, and Jose Castillo
Space Mountain was a favorite among everyone
The White Rabbit statue outside the restrooms near Alice in Wonderland finally has its clock-face back
The freaky looking Mickey Monsters plush have started hitting store shelves through-out the Disneyland Resort
The “What Will You Celebrate?” Disneyland Resort Harbor Blvd. entrance
Myrna Litt’s 7/27/09 El Capitan Photo Report
Our very own Myrna Litt attended the D23 member-only preview of the upcoming Disney film “Ponyo” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. She shares some “Ponyo” related photos as well as general happenings at the El Capitan:
“Ponyo” is a Japanese film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film will be released with an English dub nation-wide on August 14th, 2009
D23 announced and made tickets available for this event on July 17th, 2009. Only 50 member spots were available
Celebrities at the event included John Lasseter, Hayao Miyazaki, the Jonas Brothers, and as seen above, Cloris Leachman
The Soda Fountain and Studio Store’s popular Mickey awards
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Myrna Litt’s 7/13/09 El Capitan Photo Report
Our very own Myrna Litt paid a quick visit to the El Captain Theatre in Hollywood on Monday and shares with us a few photos:
“G-Force” will be the next movie to be featured at the El Capitan Theatre beginning July 24th
Some new merchandise inside the Soda Fountain and Studio Store
A new Reyn Spooner “Ratatouille” shirt
A not-so-real Jack Sparrow outside the El Capitan
Just if you thought Jack looked bad…
Thanks for the short but sweet report Myrna!
A Reason To Watch High School Musical 3
Those of you who follow this site regularly know I have little love for the High School Musical film series, but it looks like Starz has given me a reason to perhaps watch High School Musical 3:
For more details on the contest and Starz, visit this link
Myrna Litt’s “Up All Night” Photo Report
Along with Chuck Canzoneri, the lovely Myrna Litt also attended Thursday “Up All Night” D23 member screening of Disney-Pixar’s “Up” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Let’s take a look at some of her photos:
Advertising card for the general showing of “Up” through July 23rd
Myrna’s ticket
The beautiful digital marque
Chuck Canzoneri’s “Up All Night” Photo Report
Our very own Chuck Canzoneri attended the first official D23 member event, “Up All Night”, last night at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. He brings us plenty of photos and a couple of videos from the event:
The digital marquee
Yesterday was also the premiere of a new stage show, “Lighten Up”
A video of the marque
The crowds were thick on both ends of the ticket booth
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Things Are Looking “UP” This Weekend
In keeping with tradition here at WDW News Today, I have collected a number of videos from across the web to promote Disney-Pixar’s tenth feature length animated film, “UP”, in theaters tomorrow, May 29th. The movie has already had stellar reviews, probably not a surprise to anyone who has seen the last nine Disney and Pixar co-branded films. Without any further delay, here are the videos (all of which are available in stunning High Definition by clicking the HD button at the bottom of each window):
The official trailer:
The teaser trailer (Carl Goes Up):
Upisode: First Aid
Upisode: Animal Calling
Upisode: Snipe Trap
Preview: Meet Kevin
Up at the Cannes Film Festival
Up at the El Capitan
After Disneynature’s Earth has finished it’s run at the El Capitan Theatre, the next movie to be featured will be Disney·Pixar’s Up. A couple of days ago I received an ad in the mail showing off what bonuses you can get if you see Up at the El Capitan (you can click both images for bigger versions):
Special D23 Members-Only Screening of Disney·Pixar’s Up
D23 members can be the first to see the new Disney·Pixar movie “Up” at a special screening at the El Capitan Theatre on Thursday May 28th, 2009 at 12:01am, a day before the domestic release of the movie.
I’m sure our very own Myrna Litt will be attending this showing, so stay tuned for coverage.