August 2012
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Disney's Pluto's Dream House
Pluto’s Dream Houseis a Mickey Mouse cartoon was released on August 30, 1940. Directed by Clyde Geronomi, Mickey Mouse finds a magic lamp that builds Pluto a doghouse.
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New Post has been published on EpicMouse
New Post has been published on http://epicmouse.com/?p=544 A Look Back at Epcot’s CommuniCore
CommuniCore (short for Community Core) was a pavilion dedicated to technological advance located at Epcot in Walt Disney World, Florida.[1] It occupied two semi-circular buildings behind Spaceship Earth at the center of Future World. The two buildings were known as CommuniCore East and West and...
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A Look Back at Epcot's CommuniCore
CommuniCore (short for Community Core) was a pavilion dedicated to technological advance located at Epcot in Walt Disney World, Florida.[1] It occupied two semi-circular buildings behind Spaceship Earth at the center of Future World. The two buildings were known as CommuniCore East and West and housed rotating exhibits. Closed and redesigned in 1994, the former Communicore buildings are now the...
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The Haunted Mansion Tombstone Set
If you love the Haunted Mansion, then you’ll love these new figures released in the DisneyStore.com. Bury your troubles the new Haunted Mansion Tombstone Set. This set of three miniature headstones featuring amusing epitaphs will make a spooky centerpiece for your Halloween party before they move on to haunt the year ‘round Disney curio collection. The figures are up to 4.75”...
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Kingdom Keepers V Shell Game Review
The fifth book in the Kingdom Keepers series brings a whole new element, as the Keepers enter their mid-teen years and location, as the story takes place aboard the Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Dream.
The Overtakers, or OT’s, have a devised a new plan to take over everything Disney and it is up the Keepers to stop them. The book introduces new characters, possible future Keepers and new...
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Walt Disney's Mickey's Follies
Mickey’s Follies is a Mickey Mouse short. It debuted August 28, 1929 and was the source of the song Minnie’s Yoo-Hoo. Mickey and his barnyard pals put on a show that includes dancing ducks, opera singing by Patricia Pig, and Mickey’s own rendition of his theme song, “Minnie’s Yoo Hoo.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms7UAK4eB8s
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Disney's Mary Poppins
Disney’s live-action and animated film Mary Poppins has a lavish world
premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 27, 1964. The comedy-musical stars Julie Andrews (who will win an Academy Award for Best Actress) and Dick Van Dyke. The film will also go on to win Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Song, and Best Special Visual Effect.
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Goofy Tennis Racquet 1949
The Goofy cartoon Tennis Racquet is released on August 26, 1949. Directed by Jack Kinney, this short features a tennis match between Goofy and Goofy. Complete with Goofy spectators, a Goofy announcer, and a Goofy groundskeeper tending the court during the match.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSdHMdKq32U
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Disney World Attraction Updates
Check out our new section on our site with attraction updates and refurbishments.
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Disney film Saludos Amigos Premiers
Saludos Amigos, Walt Disney’s sixth animated feature film, premiered on August 24, 1942 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The film would later premier in the U.S. in February 1943, making the film the first Disney film to be released in South America before it is screened in the U.S. Set in Latin America, it is made up of four different segments; Donald Duck stars in two of them and Goofy stars...
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New Disney Halloween Merchandise
Here’s a look at new Disney Halloween merchandise.
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Disney App Review - Mouse Vault
The Disney App Review for the week Is Mouse Vault. Mouse Vault is a Vinylmation tracker app for your iPhone. The app is presented by Vinylmation Kingdom. VinylmationKingdom.com runs in depth site regarding everything Vinylmations. The app description is:
Mouse Vault is the only app for iPhone and iPod touch that lets you carry your 3” Vinylmation collection in your pocket.
Use Mouse...
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Disney App Review
Disney App Review will be a new segment on EpicMouse.com rating and reviewing the latest Disney related apps in the App Store.
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Disneystore.com Free Shipping
Today is the last day to get free shipping in the Disneystore.com
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No More Extra Magic Hours for Splash Mountain at...
Beginning August 26, 2012, Splash Mountain will no longer be part of the evening Extra Magic Hours at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. The Enchanted Tiki Room and Country Bear Jamboree will now be available during evening Extra Magic Hours. I’m pretty bummed about this, since riding Splash Mountain at night is one of the most fun experiences one can have.
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New Nighttime Show Coming to Magic Kingdom
Beginning this November, guests visiting Magic Kingdom Park will be able to enjoy a new nighttime projection show on Cinderella Castle. “Celebrate the Magic” will incorporate favorite elements from the current show, “The Magic, The Memories and You!,” with all-new music, storytelling and special effects.
“‘Celebrate the Magic’ takes us on a journey to the heart of the most beloved Disney...
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Epcot Segway Tours to Debut September 17
Beginning September 17, Epcot guests can enjoy a new Segway tour that explores Walt Disney’s vision for a better tomorrow – and the results of that vision: The Florida Project and Epcot. The “Keep Moving Forward: See the World, Share the Dream Segway Tour” lasts three hours and includes a Segway training lesson, breakfast at Sunshine Seasons, an in-depth tour of World Showcase, and an exclusive...
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New Japanese Halloween Vinylmation
Here is a look at Halloween Vinylmation figures that will be released in Japan. The figures will sell for 1200 Yen. No word yet if they will be released in the States.
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Inside look at Disney's Club 33
Disney has just released some rare pictures of the inside of Club 33. What’s Club 33 you ask? Here is an excerpt from the Disney Parks Blog.
First, a brief history. According to Disneyland Food and Beverage General Manager Matt Gray, Walt Disney was attempting to attract new sponsors for Disneyland park while he was at the New York World’s Fair in 1964. He noticed the fair had executive...
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Disney Ceramic Ladies' Watch - 1saleaday.com
For today only you can get an officially licensed Disney ceramic ladies’ watch at www.1saleaday.com. Your choice of Mickey/Black or Minnie/White. The watch is on sale for $49.99, it usually sells for $350.00.
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Donald Duck in Bootle Beetle
Walt Disney’s Bootle Beetle was first released on August 22, 1947. The short featured Donald Duck and a young beetle who is attempting to run away from home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTo7N4VGUg8
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Walt Disney's The Skeleton Dance
On August 22, 1929, Silly Symphonies released the animated short The Skeleton Dance. The short was produced and directed by Walt Disney and animated by Ub Iwerks. It was the first entry in the Silly Symphonies series.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBhpn6IPSJo
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ShopAtHome.com: Mickey Mouse & Friends Halloween...
Today only, ShopatHome.com is offering up a WILD deal on the 2012 Reusable Halloween Mickey Mouse & Friends Tote over at DisneyStore.com! Head on over here to snag this fun reusable tote for ONLY $0.99 shipped after the ShopatHome.com cash back (reg. $4.99+ shipping)!
* Head over to ShopAtHome.com and log in/register for an account
* Click on the “Buy Now” button to be directed to...
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Disney Villains Merchandise
Disney recently released a new line of women’s clothing with the Disney Villains theme. Some of the new items include these ultra cool shirts.
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Disney Halloween 2012 Merchandise
Disney just released pictures of the new merchandise for Halloween 2012.
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New Vinylmation Spooky 2 Release
Today Disney is releasing the new Vinylmation Spooky Series 2. Put the bite on rival collectors with our Vinylmation Spooky Series 2 Goofy and Pluto 3” Figures. Set of two vinyl villains features Goofy masquerading as a Vampire and Pluto howling-it-up as a Werewolf. This tricky, toothy twosome is a rare treat! The vinyls will be released at the Disneystore.com and in Disney stores for...
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Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers
Mickey · Donald · Goofy: The Three Musketeers (also known as simply The Three Musketeers) is a direct-to-video animated film adaptation of the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, père. As the title suggests, it features Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as the three musketeers. This film was directed by Donovan Cook, produced by DisneyToon Studios, and released directly to VHS and...
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A look at Pixar's first film Luxo Jr.
Luxo Jr. is the first film produced in 1986 by Pixar Animation Studios, following its establishment as an independent film studio. It is a computer-animated short film (two and a half minutes, including credits), demonstrating the kind of things the newly-established company was capable of producing. It is the source of the small hopping desk lamp included in Pixar’s corporate logo.
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Mickey Mouse Short Wild Waves
On August 15, 1929, Walt Disney released Wild Waves a Mickey Mouse short. In the film Mickey rescues Minnie from drowning, then plays music with various beach animals.
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Makeover Coming to the French Pavilion at Epcot
According to the new Disney Parks Blog, the French Pavilion at Epcot will be undergoing a major makeover. By early December, the Bistro de Paris will have a new look and name and by mid December a new bakery will open. The old pastry shop will now be a new ice cream parlor. The restaurants will feature new dining rooms, new menus along with new costumes for the servers.
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A closer look at the new Star Wars Vinylmation...
From the Disney Parks Blog
Since its release in January 2011, the first series of Vinylmation figures featuring Star Wars characters has become the most popular Vinylmation series of all time. Created by Disney Design Group artist Mike Sullivan, the first series celebrated the 30th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. For series two, the Vinylmation team turned their...
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Bambi released today 70 years ago
Disney’s 5th full length animated feature Bambi has its U.S. premiere at the
Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Directed by David Hand and distributed through
RKO Pictures, the voice cast includes Hardie Albright (as Adolescent Bambi), Donnie Dunagan (as Young Bambi), Sam Edwards (as Adult Thumper), and Sterling Holloway (as Adult Flower). Bambi would go on to receive three Academy...
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Mickey's Nightmare
On August 13, 1932, Disney’s 44th Mickey Mouse cartoon Mickey’s Nightmare is released. Mickey goes to sleep one night and dreams that he and Minnie get married. Soon several storks arrive at the house dropping off children, literally by the bucket load. The hoard of children overrun the house and create a nuisance for Mickey and Pluto. Mickey finally wakes up with a renewed...
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Today in Disney history...
On August 12, 1929, Walt Disney was granted a trademark for the use of the image of Mickey Mouse in motion pictures.
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New Fantasyland Grand Opening set for December 6
The Disney Parks Blog has just announced that the grand opening for the New Fantasyland will be December 6.
Today we’re thrilled to announce that the grand opening of New Fantasyland will take place on December 6, 2012. Attractions included in this opening are Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, Gaston’s...
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Disney 3rd-Quarter Profit Up 24%
Walt Disney Co.’s (DIS) fiscal third-quarter earnings rose a better-than-expected 24% as the company continued to see stronger profits from its media networks and theme parks divisions, and as the superhero action film “The Avengers” boosted studio-enertainment results.
Chairman and Chief Executive said the company delivered its largest quarterly earnings in its history in the...
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On this day...
On August 3, 1933 the Mickey Mouse watch was first introduced at a cost of $3.25.
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