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Hi all,
Sorry it has been a while again, but we have been ever busy, and to be honest, there hasn't been too much character news out there!
But, nonetheless I thought I'd just mention a few things that have happened in recent days.
At Disneyland Paris, the new Meet Mickey opened in Fantasyland at the former Fantasy Festival Stage location.
We don't have any of our own pictures to share right now, but from what I have seen of the inside, it is really neat! I think that they did a much better job of it than Town Square Theatre in the Magic Kingdom, that's for sure!
Disneyland Paris also released the new Winter brochure for this year, and it provides some small (very small) details about what to expect this Halloween and Christmas seasons.
Characters in themed outfits seem to be returning to both celebrations, and at Halloween the Villains too.
As we already knew, but now confirmed, the MNSSHPs are not returning (sadly), but the Soiree will.
At Christmas, Mickey's Winter Wonderland will return, and the description uses a plural - shows - so we expect that the Tree Lighting will return, and a new, reworked Castle Lighting (seeing that Central Plaza Stage has now gone).
Find a out a few more details, including dates, on our forum here (Christmas) and here (Halloween).
Over in Walt Disney World, Star Wars weekend began last week, and have, as always, been featuring all the best loved characters from the movies. I haven't heard of anything exceptional this year, or anyone new, but if I do I'll of course post it here.
Staying with the US Parks, both WDW and Disneyland launched Princess Merida from PIXAR's Brave last week.
Merida now meets at the Fairytale Garden in the Magic Kingdom, and near "it's a small world" in Disneyland.
Finally, last week I had posted a Happy Birthday Goofy post... I had done this because, according to numerous sources - including the Disney Parks Blog itself! - that it was indeed Goofy's Birthday. Now, according to Disney, it is Goofy's Birthday today!
I have double checked against various different sources, and most places seem to agree it is today, but some places still record it as the 12th of May!
Well, anyway, what ever the actual date (and my suspicion it is indeed today), we'll wish Goofy Happy Birthday again! Check out last week's post for a photo filled tribute to our favourite goof in action at the Parks and Resorts!
Ok, that's all for now,
Dan. |
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 | Happy Birthday Carl, Russel and Dug! | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:05:20 PM |
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Today is the 3rd anniversary of the world premiere of Disney/PIXAR's feature, UP!
So, in true Character Central style, let's celebrate with a photo filled tribute of the characters - Carl, Russell and Dug - at the parks!
Happy Birthday Carl, Russell and Dug!
Dan. |
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 | Happy Belated Birthday Fantasmic! | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:00:17 PM |
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Hi all,
I have been a little behind this week, but May 15th was the 20th Anniversary of Fantasmic! at the Disneyland Resort.
A special event was held for selected AP holders. They had an exclusive showing, which featured some really neat characters on the Mark Twain t the finale - including Roger Rabbit! yes, Roger Rabbit!!
The characters then went to the Train Station on Main Street to wave goodnight to fans as they exited.
So, here's our photo filled tribute to the awesome character filled show that is Fantasmic!
Happy 20th birthday Fantasmic!
Dan. |
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 | Happy Belated Birthday Goofy! | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:41:21 AM |
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Hi all! I have been very busy this last week, and so have missed some key dates, including Goofy's Birthday!
Goofy first made his starring debut in the Mickey Mouse short, Mickey's Revue on the 12th May 1932.
So here is a belated photo tribute to that loveable but clumsy dog!
Happy Belated birthday Goofy!
Dan. |
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 | Happy Birthday J. M. Barrie! | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 11:26:39 AM |
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Hi all,
Today would have been James Barrie's 152nd Birthday. JM Barrie is best known for creating Never Never Land, and it's most famous inhabitant, the Boy Who Never Grew Up, Peter Pan!
It was nearly a hundred years after Barrie's birth that it was made into a motion picture by Walt Disney, but it was worth the wait.
Walt Disney's masterpiece, Peter Pan, is one of Disney's most treasured films and has given the world of Disney much to play with over the years, from attractions, shows, characters and more.
Of course, this is a character website, so let's take a look at some of the characters that have featured in the Parks, inspired by the original plays written over a hundred years ago by J. M. Barrie.
Happy 152nd Birthday James Barrie!
Dan. |
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Today is the 23rd anniversary of the grand opening of Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Originally named the Disney-MGM Studios, the park has seen many new additions over the years, including characters!
So let's take a character filled tour of the Studios as we wish it Happy 23rd Birthday! [ Read More... ] |
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| DisneyDan
Monday, April 23, 2012 1:12:49 PM |
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Hi all!
Wow what a crazy April it has been for us! For those of you who have been following us on Facebook I am sure you have seen our updates there, but sadly when we travel it is harder to update the website.
But, we are back now and we have some updates to share with you! [ Read More... ] |
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| DisneyDan
Monday, April 2, 2012 12:19:50 AM |
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Hi all,
Today is the 69th birthday of the most loveable, troublesome twosome, Chip and Dale!
First featuring in the animated short, Private Pluto on April 2nd 1943, they have continued to annoy poor Pluto and the perpetually harassed Donald Duck ever since!
With a long and varied career, they are among our most favourite characters, and we have had many fun experiences with them over the years.
So in true Character Central style, here is our photographic tribute! [ Read More... ] |
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| DisneyDan
Friday, March 30, 2012 9:08:06 AM |
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Hi all,
Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of Disney's Meet the Robinsons.
With memorable characters such as Wilbur, Lewis and Bowler Hat Guy (Michael Yagoobian), it is a movie about self discovery and friendship.
We were lucky enough to meet the Robinsons ourselves last year in Disneyland Paris, so here's some of my favourite pictures to celebrate their special day!
Happy Birthday Lewis, Wilbur and Michael!
Remember, Keep Moving Forward!
Dan. |
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| Happy 60th Birthday Clarice! | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 12:34:09 PM |
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Today is the 60th anniversary of the release of the Chip and Dale cartoon, Two Chips and a Miss (1952).
It was the only animated short to ever feature Clarice, and has earned her almost a cult status amongst character fans; which means it is also Clarice's 60th birthday!
It is one of the very rare occasions also where Chip and Dale work against each other - to win the sole affection of the beautiful singer, Clarice. Both madly in love with her, they try a variety of things to get her attention. In the end Clarice gives them both a kiss, and they sing the night away all together, at the club where she works, the Acorn Club.
Today, Clarice can be found in the Disney Parks worldwide, most notably in Paris and Tokyo.
So let's take a look at some of our favourite pictures of Clarice from our time at the Parks, and let's wish her a very happy 60th birthday!
Happy 60th birthday Clarice!
Dan. |
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