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If you head over to JimmHillmedia.com you can see some interesting artwork of EPCOT and a land that could have been, but never was. Equatorial Africa: The World Showcase pavilion that we almost got.

You’ll see some early maps of Epcot and drawings of the African pavilion, including attraction description (the Tree House sounds really like it could have been fun) and the reason why this land was not included.

As for the pavilion itself … Well, the Imagineers wanted Equatorial Africa to really stand out from the crowd. And what better way was there for this proposed pavilion to literally rise above all of its World Showcase neighbors than to have the centerpiece of this Epcot addition be a massive treehouse?

PIXAR did it again, another successful opening weekend. Surprised? Didn’t think you would be. CARS raced to the first place taking a whooping $62.8 million. This is 7th time in a row that PIXAR came up with a winner and looking at the next project, Ratatouille, it will not be to last one.

For those fans who like the numbers and want to compare them with the other animation studios check out; Cars - Box Office Analysis. You’ll find PIXAR 6 times in the top 10 of the Digitally Animated Movies list, now it is up to CARS to make it 7…

You don’t need to be too excited about the sleep over in the Cinderella Castle room in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

At least not yet as Disney is hashing out details of castle stay. (Orlando Sentinel)

Like the article says, the chance to win this opportunity will not be possible before January next year, even if the “Year of a Million Dreams” promotion begins on the 1st October.

…the apartment is only a shell right now, with planners discussing how to turn it into a royal chamber.

Some say Walt Disney ordered it as a family suite, but he died in 1966 and castle construction didn’t begin until 1969. Some say Walt’s brother, Roy Disney, planned it, but he died in 1971, weeks after the Magic Kingdom opened. The room was never finished.

Here comes your next installment of my trip to Southern California

Friday 26th May 2006

This morning I got up at 8am and made it into the parks at 9. My first stop was with my Mickey Mouse Ears Mortarboard I bought the previous night. I took it into the Embroidery store in Main Street to get my name put onto it, they only charge $7 for this so its not too bad Thought its better value if you have a longer name than mine he he.

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Hi All!

I’m back and i’ve started writing up my trip reports. I’m going to try and post 2 days at a time, that way most entries will have something relevant to Disney in, though I didn’t do Disney every day. There will be some none Disney Stuff in here too, but its all in California so it counts The only exception may be the last 2 days when I was in San Francisco, that’ll be a non-disney blog, but I said i’d put my whole trip up here so you can hold me to that

Anyway, here we go… I hope you enjoy!

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The Next Disney/Pixar movie to appear on the big screen will be Ratatouille. Apple.com has the High Definition trailer online. There are also regular trailers (in case of slow connection) and an Ipod version online.

The story of a rat that likes the good life and good food, putting his life on the line to find the food he wants. The story is set in the romantic city of Paris (I wonder if he will visit Disneyland Resort Paris while he is on his quest).

This early trailer looks like fun. With Cars just premiering we already get a “taste” of their next project. Get it “taste”… oh well, enjoy the trailer

With the press event in New York behind us related to the new Campaign “Year of a Million Dreams” we can find some extra information on the web. Including some more info on the “dreams” Disney fans and visitors could get. Sleeping in the Cinderella Castle might be the top price for many Disney fans but other prices like traveling to each Disney resort around the world to serve as grand marshal in a Disney parade, a variety of unique Disney vacation experiences, admission to special parties and other extraordinary experiences in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks or private meetings with favorite Disney characters, are all great too.

You can read more about the press event on Mousesavers.com

Other articles can be found on Orlando Sentinel; Disney set for ‘Year of Million Dreams’ and Florida Today; Disney unveils Dreams effort

This is your chance to go on a real treasure hunt. However, you’re not going for the gold but for a brand new Volvo XC90 carrying the Pirates of the Caribbean colors.

Yes, that is right, the car will be painted and themed after the pirates movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”, including graphics from the film and custom painted 20 inch wheels.

The hunt starts on the 12th June with the final question send to the players on 11th July. To be able to participate you will have to visit a Volvo Dealer to get a treasure hunt map and register online at the Volvo Hunt website.

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The Year of a Million Dreams will be the new campaign Disney will launch so people will keep on visiting the Disney Parks after the 50th celebration has ended. So what to do to convince the Disney fans around the globe? Sweepstakes!… Do you like the sound of that? Just wait to see what you could win. What about a golden fastpass ticket or a night in the Cinderella Castle. Sounds like magic doesn’t it?

Excited? I sure am! But I get excited about any Disney news …

Tonight more might get revealed in New York when Disney will present the new campaign to the public.

Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney’s parks-and-resorts segment, is to announce the new promotional campaign tonight in New York City. Disney staff were mum on the announcement, but speculation is centering on the prospect that Rasulo will roll out details of the company’s new promotional campaign. (Orlando Sentinel)

I don’t know what it did to you, but it sure got my attention. Or maybe I am the Disney Geek everybody says I am

You can read more about it on JimHill.com and on Orlando Sentinel or visit the new The Year of a Million Dreams website where you can register to win one of the dream prices or just to keep informed about the campaign.

(Ribbons & Bows, Disneyland Resort Paris)

Tell no Tales has put up some artwork of the new Pirates of the Caribbean enhancement for the rides at Disneyland and Disneyworld. You will see the ghostly Davy Jones from the second movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest appear in a waterfall, while Jack Sparrow will show himself in several scenes.

Including in this artwork collection are two drawings of Jack Sparrow in the Treasure scene; one time at the Disneyland version and the second one in the Walt Disney World attraction. The artwork looks very promising and gives us fans yet another reason to visit the parks.

(As if we need another reason :-))

Now you can own a “Walt Disney Effigy Life Size Museum Wax Figure LE of 1”. Just visit Ebay and place a bid.

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Although I do try to get to the parks when they open, I am not a morning person. Just like this photographer of this website; Night Windows TOKYO Night View, I like the nights. Browse around the site to see some amazing night view shots of the Tokyo Disneyland park, DisneySea, the Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights and the Halloween celebration at the Disneyland Park.

First of all I wanted to let everyone know I finally have internet access so i’ve uploaded all my photos so far (when I say all I pretty much mean all, i’ve had next to no time to sort them….) they’re at http://photos.tpruk.com/California06

Also wanted to apologise, because I am missing my own laptop, and also due to sheer lack of time i’ve not had time to type up any trip reports, what i’m going to do (or am already doing) is taking notes of what I do every day, so that when I can return I can write up plenty of trip reports for your reading pleasure!!!

I have also received my copy of the Disney Yearbook, again i’ve not had time to do anything but flick through the book, but once I do i’ll put up a blog about it’s contents and my thoughts on it! You should be seeing more from me soon!

If you’re a Haunted Mansion fan and a collector this might be something for you; a blueprint of the beloved ghostly ride from Disneyland. The Blue print pieces are officially hand stamped by building officials from the city way back in 1969 and come framed. All you need is $4500 or give the seller a fair offer.

Looks nice, something that would fit on my wall, in case you’re looking for an early Christmas gift for me

DISNEY Disneyland Haunted Mansion Museum BLUE PRINT ‘69