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 | Happy 16th Birthday Hunchback! | |
| DisneyDan
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 2:49:26 PM |
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Today is the 16th anniversary of the premiere of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
So let's celebrate the characters from the movie that have appeared in the Parks, and wish Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Phoebus, Clopin and Frollo a happy 16th anniversary!
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 | Happy 10th Birthday Lilo and Stitch! | |
| DisneyDan
Saturday, June 16, 2012 7:41:03 AM |
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Ten years ago today Lilo and Stitch premièred in the US.
Stitch was immensely popular right from the beginning, and continues to be very popular with fans today - especially in the Asian parks!
Stitch has spawned several sequel, a TV series, numerous attractions, endless merchandise and more, and I for one hope that this continues for many more years to come!
Happy 10th Anniversary Stitch, from you BIGGEST fan!!
(I should also point out that of course Lilo, Dr Jumba, Pleakley and Captain Gantu who also starred in the first movie share the birthday with Stitch, and have all been characters in the Parks. The other experiments and Dr Hamsterville came in the later movies and series).
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Hi all,
This week various sources are reporting that Tinker Bell's newest Fairy friend from Pixie Hollow, Perrywinkle, will start appearing this autumn at the US Parks.
When we hear more we'll of course post here on the blog.
Over in Hong Kong, they are just about 4 weeks away from the second of the three new lands to open there, Grizzly Gulch. The official HK Disneyland Facebook page and the website both confirm that Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale will appear in the new land in Western themed outfits, as well as Koda and Kenai from Brother Bear (the link being here that Grizzly Gulch is named after the famed bear shaped mountain that casts a shadow over the small mining town).
We are going to be in HKDL on two trips this year, so we REALLY look forward to seeing that when we go!
Over in California Loren reports that Donald is replacing Mickey at Paradise Pier. The reason, apparently is because Mickey will now be appearing down in Buena Vista Street in his new 1920s outfit.
The flaw in that logic is that Donald also will be meeting down there in a new 1920s outfit too. But either way, it means Donald is getting a new outfit for Paradise Pier, as well as the 1920s one!
Finally, and also in DCA, Loren also reports that an inside source has told him that the new Dance Party over in the Backlot will feature random and possibly rare characters this summer!
As always, we'll keep you up to date with any changes!
One last thing to mention - Happy 18th Birthday The Lion King! Check out my special tribute here on the blog!
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 | Happy 18th Birthday The Lion King! | |
| DisneyDan
Friday, June 15, 2012 12:22:42 PM |
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On this day in 1994, Disney's beloved masterpiece, The Lion King premiered in the US.
Eighteen years later and it is as popular as ever, roaring to life recently on Blu-Ray!
So let's celebrate the magic of the Pride Lands with Timon and Rafiki in a photographic tribute!
Happy 18th Anniversary The Lion King!
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 | Happy 15th Birthday Hercules! | |
| DisneyDan
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:56:09 AM |
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Today is the 15th anniversary of the world premiere of Disney's Hercules!
Let's celebrate, as we always do here at Character Central, with a photo tribute to the characters from the movie!
Happy 15th Birthday Hercules, Megara, Hades, Pain, Panic and Philoctetes! |
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 | Happy 13th Birthday Tarzan! | |
| DisneyDan
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:00:07 AM |
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On this day in 1999, the Disney's 37th Animated Classic, Tarzan had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
Tarzan, Jane and Terk have all made it into the Disney Parks as characters, so let's celebrate now as we share some of our own memories of Tarzan!
Happy Birthday Tarzan, Jane and Terk!
Dan.
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Hi all,
Overall not too much going on in the character world this week, but there were a few interesting points to note.
Over in California, Buena Vista Street got it's previews, and some of the brand new Citizens of Buena Vista Street were out greeting for the first time, as well as Mickey and Friends in their brand new 1920's style Hollywood outfits!
I don't have any pictures to post here (all from my contacts, sadly), but if you find any, hit the Discuss button below and reply on our Forum! We'll also be there at the end of July for ourselves, and will meet them all, of course! We're really excited to be able to go to DCA so soon after the new things open!
Along with the Buena Vista Street preview, Cars Land also had a preview, and Mater, McQueen and the brand new Red character were there. Mater and McQueen have been park regulars for a long time now, and will continue to meet once DCA re-opens. Red will star in his own new show in Cars Land once the land opens this week! [ Read More... ] |
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 | Happy 78th Birthday Donald Duck! | |
| DisneyDan
Saturday, June 9, 2012 1:58:48 AM |
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Today is the 78th Birthday of the adorable, if flustered, Donald Duck!
Starring in more roles than his best pal Mickey, Donald Duck is hot tempered but ever lovable. His very human, and often hilarious, frustration with the more irritating side of life has provided entertainment to his fans since his debut in the Silly Symphonies in 1934. Donald Duck’s ever suffering love interest is Daisy Duck, who along with her short temper, make the perfect match.
A very keen traveller, Donald is also friends with Jose and Panchito whom he met on his exploits to South America.
While something very small can make him flip, Donald's down to earth approach to life means he is adored by generations of fans world over.
Happy 78th Birthday Donald Duck! |
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 | Happy 10th Birthday Kim and Ron! | |
| DisneyDan
Thursday, June 7, 2012 1:12:54 PM |
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Today is the 10th anniversary of the Disney Channel premier of Disney's Kim Possible!
Kim and Ron (along with Rufus) saved the world from evil for 5 years before - much to many peoples sadness - leaving our screens in 2007.
Happy Birthday Kim and Ron!
Dan. |
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