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Hi all!
Sorry that it has been a few days since a proper update.
I have been very busy with getting ready to move house, preparing for our trip to Disneyland this week, and a whole lot of other things that basically get in the way!
We do actually try to keep up to date on our forums, and our members there often post news before I get chance to blog about it; so be sure to join our friendly forum to get the most out of Character Central!
Ok so to the news!
Tokyo Disneyland have finally added Rapunzel and Flynn as meet 'n' greet characters, which means that Rapunzel can now be met at all five resorts worldwide!
Disneyland celebrated it's 57th birthday last week, and there was a small ceremony in Town Square. Here's a link to a video of the occasion.
Hong Kong Disneyland's newest land opened last week. Grizzly Gulch features a new take on the Frontierland concept, with a new attraction that is a unique take on Big Thunder.
Of course characters now meet there, and guests can meet Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale in brand new Western outfits. Koda and Kenai also meet there.
Over in Disneyland Paris they released their press information for Halloween Season this year.
I had already said previously here on the blog that people should expect the Mickey's Trick or Treat in the Street to return, and I was right!
Goofy will have a new Halloween location in Town Square, and will be themed around the Goody Candy Co concept which they have in the US.
The Villains will of course be back, but in Fantasyland, and Jack and Sally will return as usual, this year near Phantom Manor.
The Soirée sadly will not be getting a replacement show because of the loss of Central Plaza Stage, but Disney Dreams! will be run instead (which can of course be seen any night of the year).
I haven't heard of any more changes to the Soirée, so hopefully all the other weird French entertainment, performers and characters will return as usual.
There is one last thing for Halloween, but it is linked with a recent event too.
We all know that Duffy the Disney Bear has never been popular at any park except Tokyo, despite the fact that he continues to be pushed everywhere. Well, despite the US pushing him ever forward, Paris actually decided last week (unofficially I guess) to drop him!
Now, instead of Duffy at the Boarding House in Town Square, any other main character (usually a Big 8 or Pooh pals) appears if they decide to do that, at any given point (Duffy might still appear, but it is less likely now).
What we have heard though is that Duffy will be back full time for the Halloween Season in a Halloween outfit. I wonder if it will be the same as the US Parks outfit?
I think that's everything for the news today!
A couple of things here at Character Central before I go.
First off, and I hate to write this sort of thing but needs must, I have seen on a number of occasions again recently people copying our work. Whether that be pictures and even my blog posts. Please do not do this. We work hard - and unpaid! - at this to bring you the best character website on the Internet, and it is so disappointing that people can't even be bothered to link back to us or credit us. Groan over!
Second, we have been working really hard to get some great new content up on the site ready for our relaunch, and we are really pleased with how it is all going! I know some of you have asked us on the forums when you can expect to see the new version of the site, and at the moment all I can say is, just be patient and it'll come soon enough!
Thirdly, we are off to Disneyland in California on Wednesday, and as always - where possible - we will be updating throughout our trip with pictures and more on our Facebook page and Twitter. So be sure to follow us there!
Finally, we are still trying to reach our goal of 2000 Likes on our Facebook page, and when we do, we'll be running another great prize giveaway! So get sharing our page with all your friends!
All the best,
Dan. |
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 | Happy 57th Birthday Disneyland! | |
| DisneyDan
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 9:22:16 AM |
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Hi all,
On this day in 1955, Walt Disney's original Magic Kingdom of Disneyland opened its doors to the world!
Let's celebrate with some pictures from our own trips to the park. Here's to another 57 years of Disney magic in California!
Happy 57th Birthday Disneyland!
Dan. |
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 | Happy 35th Birthday Bernard and Bianca! | |
| DisneyDan
Friday, June 22, 2012 3:53:19 PM |
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Today is the 35th Birthday of the two little mice from The Rescuers, Bernard and Bianca!
Since 1977 they have made appearances at the Disney Parks worldwide, but sadly recently have fallen into somewhat obscurity, though you can still meet them in Tokyo Disneyland regularly.
So, Happy 35th Birthday Bernard and Bianca!
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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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 | 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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 | 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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