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“Dinner Impossible” at Disney EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival

September 25th to November 8th

Just when you thought something was great just as it was, you get pleasantly surprised when a good thing gets better! Chef Robert Irvine from Food Network's "Dinner Impossible," will get tips from Chef Mickey for his appearance at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Chef Robert Irvine will be making his appearance on Sunday, October 25th for culinary demonstrations and wine presentations as well as a book signing starting at 1pm.

Epcot's kitchen turns up the heat for a global tasting experience worthy of every palate. From September 25 to November 8 at the 14th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort you can indulge your senses at every turn in the World Showcase section of the park. During the six-week, entertainment-packed event, park guests can taste fine cuisine and wines from different cities of the world. Disney has recently released their official 2009 Food and Wine Festival Guide.

Some 250 chefs including Disney chefs and guest chefs from across the country conducting culinary demonstrations and hosting elegant dinners and tasting events. Just one more reason to make this event the best one of the year at Epcot!

Tickets for the festival will be available for reservation on August 11th.

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"President Obama to be added to "Hall of Presidents" Show

July 2009

The Hall of Presidents is reopening its doors at Magic Kingdom Orlando with the addition of an audio-animatronic version of President Barack Obama, who will be joining representations of his 43 predecessors on stage at what has become a celebration of American Presidential History since the park opened its doors in 1971. This along with an updating of show elements will render the show more enjoyable for future audiences.

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“Diana-The People's Princess” Exhibit to Hit Downtown Disney

 "Diana-The People's Princess" Exhibit to Hit Downtown Disney

July 2009

The closing of the Virgin Mega Store at Downtown Disney was a sad bit of news for us here in the industry, but when one door closes, another invariably opens. In this particular case, the event couldn't be more fitting. The People's Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc. (PPCF) is bringing "DIANA-The People's Princess" - a major new exhibit of royal artifacts - to Walt Disney World Th. eme Park. Opening in early July 2009, this limited-time experience will showcase the life and story of Princess Diana, one of the most iconic and inspirational figures in recent history, including a sampling of the royal dresses that the Princess herself chose to auction for charity, as well as hundreds of authentic artifacts relating to her life.

The exhibit will be held at the 17,500-square-foot building formerly occupied by Virgin at Downtown Disney West Side adjacent to Disney Quest. Needless to say, the exhibition is one of the largest collections of royal dresses and rare artifacts ever assembled for an American audience, which provides an in-depth historical perspective of her life. The exhibit includes five rarely seen royal dresses worn by Princess Diana.

As part of this unique experience, guests will be treated to:

• The stories of Diana's own childhood and ancestry and how that lineage was influential in her selection as the future bride of HRH Charles, The Prince of Wales, the future King of England.

• Her magical royal wedding which was viewed by over 750 million people from around the globe; her favorite role as "mum" to princes William and Harry.

• Kensington Palace, the royal residence where Diana lived from the moment she became the Princess of Wales until her death and which today plays an active role in preserving her charitable legacy.

• The historical significance of her role as Princess of Wales and the impact she had through that role on the fashion industry and charitable landscape.

• How at the Christie's "Sale of The Century," 79 of Diana's royal dresses were sold to benefit charities which helped position her as an astute philanthropist.

• Her untimely passing and the massive media and public interest in the tragedy.

• The charitable impact still being recognized through her gowns and personal effects.

• Royal Doulton figurine of Diana in her wedding dress made in 1981 at the time of the royal wedding, the doll is wearing an exact replica of the famous wedding dress.

• Three-foot doll of Diana as a young girl -Released by the Great American Doll Company in 1998 as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.

• The Black Velvet "V" Neck - Designed by Bruce Oldfield and worn by Diana for her official royal portrait in 1985.

• Wedding Breakfast booklet - Contains guest names and two tickets to observe the bride and bridegroom before and following the wedding ceremony in the quadrangle at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House.

Tickets may be purchased at the exhibit for $14.50 (ages 10 and above), and $5 (ages 3-9). The exhibition will be through Nov. 30, 2009. Hours are 11 am.-11 pm. Daily.

 

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