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Disney Give a Day Get a Day Free Has Officially Ended

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Via: Disney Parks Blog

 

We're celebrating at Disney Parks today...the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program has officially reached its goal. That's right, one million of you have been inspired to give back to your communities through volunteer service in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada since Disney Parks launched this first-of-its-kind program on January 1.

During the last 10 weeks, a million people have volunteered or committed to volunteer in their communities. And to celebrate these efforts, Disney Parks has offered each volunteer who completed an eligible project a free one-day admission to one theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort.

Although the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program has ended and guests may no longer register and sign up for projects to earn a free Disney theme park ticket, the need for volunteers is ongoing. You can still continue the good work by volunteering through HandsOn Network at http://HandsOnNetwork.org.


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Special Preview: Hogwarts Express at Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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A facsimile of the Hogwarts Express train will stand near the entrance of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter land at Islands of Adventure. While the life-size locomotive will billow steam, it will remain a stationary prop (although a ride aboard the train to Hogsmeade would be a cool feature).

 

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More Concept Art from Disney World Fantasyland Expansion

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More concept art has come to light for the Disney World Fantasyland expansion that will be completed in 2013!

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Beauty and the Beast Cafe at Disney World Fantasyland expansion

 

See more concept art here.

Get more info on the Disney World Fantasyland expansion here.

 


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Disney Sounds Like Summer concert Lineup

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Sounds Like Summer is an annual live concert series at Epcot theme park that brings together a talented collection of tribute bands to authentically recreate the classic hits of legendary musical icons.

Follow the blissful sounds of long, carefree sunny days to the lagoonside America Gardens Theatre-adjacent to the American Adventure Pavilion. Listen to the tunes that inspired everyone's favorite youthful memories as you celebrate the spirit of summer vacation, day trips to the beach, backyard cookouts and relaxing in a snug hammock under a shady tree!

2010 Performers

  • June 12 - June 19: Stayin' Alive - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
  • June 20 - June 26: Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles
  • June 27 - July 3: TBD
  • July 4 - July 10: Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones Tribute Band
  • July 11 - July 17: Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
  • July 18 - July 24: 2U - A Tribute to U2
  • July 25 - July 31: Beginnings - CHICAGO TRIBUTE BAND

Showtimes

Showtimes are schedule for 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:15 p.m.-except on July 4. On July 4, showtimes are scheduled for 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.


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Final Toy Story 3 Poster Released All Characters Accounted For

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Disney and Pixar have released the final poster for Toy Story 3 coming to theaters June 18th 2010. I spy all of the new original characters, can you?

 

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Disney Give a Day Get a Day Free Promotion Ending Early

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Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said that 600,000 of the slated 1 million free Disney park tickets were already spoken for.

And the HandsOn Network, which has partnered with Disney to match volunteers with volunteer opportunities, has sent an email to organization coordinators saying that it expects the program to end "very soon."

Disney has stated that "Only volunteers who have completed the registration and signed up for a specific date and time to volunteer before the program ends will get their vouchers for a Disney theme park ticket once their service has been verified."

via: DisZine


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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ride Height Requirements

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Dragon Challenge: You'll feel like a Triwizard Tournament competitor as you climb aboard one of two ferocious dragons that twist, loop and nearly collide in an intertwining roller coaster chase across the sky. Eat "dragon is a completely different ride! Hungarian Horntail and Chinese Fireball

Must be at least 54 inches tall

Flight of the Hippogriff: Hagrid will teach you the proper way to approach the Hippogriff before you take off on a family-friendly coaster tha spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch and past Hagrid's hut.

Must be at least 36 inches tall

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey: Make your way through the classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts, then coar above the castel on this groundbreaking ride that lets you join Harry Potter and his friends on a thrilling adventue.

Must be at least 48 inches tall


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New Additions to Downtown Disney World Florida This Year

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Downtown Disney will be welcoming several new additions to its storefronts, including a restaurant, retail and merchandise stores, and upgrades to the AMC Pleasure Island 24 theater.

The new additions include:

• Enhanced theater experience technology at the AMC theater, which includes a floor-to-ceiling screen, 3-D technology and upgrades to sound and visual technology that can deliver HD experiences. The theater expects to debut the new technology in one of its auditoriums by March 5, coinciding with the premier of Walt Disney Pictures' Alice in Wonderland.

• Ridemakerz, a new retail entertainment experience that allows guests to custom design radio-controlled cars. Ridemakerz is expected to be open from March through this fall. The retail attraction already has a location at Downtown Disney in California.

• D Street, an apparel store melding urban-inspired clothing and accessories with the Disney brand. The store will open in April.

• Pollo Campero, an international Latin chicken quick-service restaurant, which will open in the fall.

 

Via: Bizjournals.com


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Dates Set for Summer Nightastic at Disney World Orlando, Florida

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Expect the parade and the new fireworks at the Magic Kingdom beginning June 6th 2010. The current end date is set for Aug. 14th 2010 but is subject to change.

See more info about this event here.

 

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Blue Oyster Cult to Perform Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock in Universal

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Event Info

Hard Rock Velvet Sessions

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Featured Artist: Blue Oyster Cult

Event Date: Thursday March 25, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets: $25.00 online
Location: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios Orlando


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Ticket Price includes FREE specialty drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes. Cash Bars and Band from 8:30pm and onwards.



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