Hi all,

It has been a while since I updated properly here, but as you all know we have been away on a mega trip to DLP and DL CA!

As I stated earlier in the week, we have been working hard to get as much new content from the trip up as possible, but it takes time.

There hasn't been too much news since we went away, but here is a round-up of what I have heard.

There is a new Disney On Ice show called Treasure Trove, and will feature Rapunzel. Click the Disney On Ice website for more information.

Phineas and Ferb are due to launch in Paradise Park over at California Adventure on July 8th. I have heard that there will be some mini-show before the meet 'n' greet, but we'll see what happens when it opens.

Also in DCA Russell and Dug are due to start meeting in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, replacing Koda and Kenai.

Loren will be sure to keep us up to date with all the CA developments as always, over on the Forums.

We also hear that Huey, Dewey and Louie might make an appearance this year during Halloween and Christmas in their own special meeting area in Frontierland at DLP, though this is yet to be confirmed.

The ever-huge Central Plaza Stage in Disneyland Paris is going to be reduced in size, ending it's two year reign of terror on the Hub of the most beautiful park in the world!! Apparently Imagineers and management realised finally that it was indeed a mistake, and are having it reduced for the 20th.

Over in Florida, our friend Drew spoke to Meg Crofton, President of the Walt Disney World Resort about characters (!), and she later sent him a courtesy letter thanking him for his feedback about characters - and informed him that there were going to be three new villains this year for Halloween!

Also in Florida, rumour has been flying about that for the 40th anniversary in October there will be some very rare and special character appearances across the Resort.

Finally, WDW are said to be ditching Naveen and Flynn from the regular line up. You can find out how to petition against this here.

Ok, that's all for now. Be sure to check out this week's Character of the Week, and vote for the next one!

Dan.