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| DisneyDan
Monday, June 9, 2014 10:23:24 AM |
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Today is Donald Duck's 80th birthday!
Starring in more roles than his best pal Mickey, Donald Fauntleroy Duck is hot tempered but ever loveable. 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 80th Birthday Donald Duck!
In our usual Character Central style, here's a cavalcade of photos from some of our favourite moments with Donald at the parks.
Dan. |
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 | Advent Calendar - 8th December | |
| DisneyDan
Sunday, December 8, 2013 1:21:27 PM |
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Today is the 8th December, which means it is time to open the next door of our Character Central advent calendar!
Click to find out who is behind today's door!
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| Happy 79th Birthday Donald Duck! | |
| DisneyDan
Sunday, June 9, 2013 8:19:28 AM |
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Hello everyone,
Today is June 9th, which is Donald Duck's 79th Birthday.
First appearing in the Silly Symphony 'The Wise Little Hen' in 1934, Donald Duck went on to become a super star in his own right.
Despite being ever infuriated with the trivial things in life, and perpetually harassed by the naughty duo Chip 'n' Dale, Donald is loveable and sweet. His heart belongs to the love of his life, the equally hot tempered Daisy Duck.
In our usual Character Central style, below is a photo cavalcade of some of our favourite moments with Donald at the Disney Parks and Resorts around the world.
Happy 79th Birthday Donald Duck!
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| Advent Calendar - 12th December! | |
| DisneyDan
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:29:10 PM |
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Today is the 12th of December (12/12/12!), so it is time to open the next magical door of our very special Character Central Advent Calendar!
Here we go!...
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| Advent Calendar - 8th December! | |
| DisneyDan
Saturday, December 8, 2012 1:06:46 PM |
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Today is the 8th of December, which means it is time to open door number eight of our Character Central Advent Calendar!
Behind today's door it is...
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| Happy 70th Birthday Saludos Amigos! | |
| DisneyDan
Friday, August 24, 2012 12:23:48 PM |
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Today is the 70th anniversary of the world premiere of Walt Disney's 6th animated classic, Saludos Amigos.
It was the first Walt Disney animated film to have it's premiere outside of the USA, instead debuting in Rio de Janeiro, on the 24th August 1942.
This of course means that it is also the birthday of one of Donald's oldest friends, Jose Carioca!
Happy Birthday Jose!
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Hi all,
I was going through some old emails and I noticed one I had sent to myself before the California trip regarding some news... But of course I had forgot to report it! LOL!
Anyway, there is some new news this evening, so I thought I would report this old news and new news altogether :)
The Disney Parks Blog finally announced when the New Fantasyland would fully open (minus the Fairytale Hall and Mine Coaster - they are both coming a lot later) on December 6th this year! This means that the new character features should be open by then too, including the new Enchanted Tales with Belle (replacement for Storytime with Belle), Pete's Silly Side Show (which I reported on earlier this week, and includes some cool new outfits for the VIPs!), Ariel's Grotto (which will see the return of Ariel in her true Mermaid form!) and also some new character appearances! We have heard that Gaston and Beast will start greeting guests in the New Fantasyland, as of course it will be heavily themed towards their home village.
We have also heard "someone" will move from EPCOT to Magic Kingdom. My theory is that this is Beast. He is a difficult character to cast, and thus having him two places would be awkward. So, although I could be wrong, the EPCOT character that is moving, in my opinion, will probably be Beast.
On top of that, because of the fact Donald and Goofy will now appear in the new Circus area in new outfits, they will no longer both meet in Frontierland. I have heard that Chip and Dale will be leaving Tomorrowland and will appear in Frontierland instead. This will leave Stitch and Buzz in Tomorrowland.
Overall this means we are gaining Gaston to the regualr character line-up at the Magic Kingdom.
For Mickey's Not So Scary in the Magic Kingdom, Panchito on our forum reported that Phineas and Ferb may appear in Town Square. Their addition could mean the loss of Rafiki and Timon in Adventureland.
At Disney's Hollywood Studios, Agent P is now strongly rumoured to start appearing in the Fall. If we hear more we'll report it!
Over at Disneyland Paris, you may recall that I had mentioned a while ago that Duffy had been sidelined in favour of more popular characters during quieter hours. Well, now it appears that he has been taken off the times guides altogether. The new one for this week completes omits his location on Main Street. We still hear he will be around for Halloween Season though in a special costume.
Also at DLP, a while ago I had heard that the Cowboy Cookout was returning to a regular restaurant from the start of November. User Frollo on our Forum now reports that he has heard this will be from the start of October. So, say goodbye to the the most peculiar tea party in the Wild West! (For those of you who aren't aware, Cowboy Cookout was an amazing counter service restaurant at DLP in Frontierland. About 3 years ago they stopped the regualr operation of the venue and added a "Tea Party with Disney Characters". A tea party with Woody, Jessie and the VIPs in their Western gear, in Frontierland. It was a n odd concept, but one which was very well received, reasonably priced, and offered good food).
I actually look forward to it returning as a counter service restaurant, despite being a huge character fan. It is more fitting that such a grand restaurant fulfil it's true potential.
That isn't all this week's news - check my post from two days ago, too, for some other relevant things!
Ok, I think that's all for now. Please remember that everything is rumour or speculation until confirmed by Disney. We try to be as accurate as possible, but s with everything, things can change!
Dan. |
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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!
Dan. |
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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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