If you enjoy this video blog episode, please leave feedback here or e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Hear more about our trip on the Magic Never Ends Podcast Episode 72 “December WDW 2009 Live Trip Report Part 1”.

Check out Will on Twitter at Twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds.

View our WDW December 2009 Flickr Photoset.

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If you enjoy this video blog episode, please leave feedback here or e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Hear more about our trip on the Magic Never Ends Podcast Episode 72 “December WDW 2009 Live Trip Report Part 1”.

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Princess Peanut makes an appearance!

Hear how Will and Shannon are Embracing the Christmas Spirit at the Most Magical Place on Earth!

If you enjoy this video blog episode, please leave feedback here or e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Hear more about our trip on the Magic Never Ends Podcast Episode 72 “December WDW 2009 Live Trip Report Part 1”.

Check out Will on Twitter at Twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds.

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On this episode, we bring you along on our December Walt Disney World 2009 trip.

First, we start on the plane ride to Orlando with Will briefly sharing his pre-trip thoughts while Shannon and Princess Preanut nap.

Next we catch up with Will, Shannon and Princess Peanut on their Disney’s Magical Express bus to share more pre-trip thoughts.

This episode boasts some Holiday Musical interlude from the parks.  First from MK with Main Street Philharmonic and finally at Animal Kingdom with the Village Beatnicks.  Some great music that maybe you haven’t heard.  And if you’ve heard them, they are great to hear again!

Finally catch a sleepy Will and Shannon during late night Magic Kingdom park hours as they detail their trip during the first few days.

Follow along with us on Twitter at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com .

If you enjoyed this episode, please review us in iTunes!

Stop by theDPN.com to discuss this episode and find other like-minded Disney fans.

Episode Length: 1 hours 05 minutes 58 seconds

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The bulk of this episode was recorded back in September.  Eric and Cathy, from the Mouse Guest Weekly Podcast, join to swap stories and share tips about traveling to Walt Disney World with an infant.  We enjoyed sharing experiences with other parents and even learning a few things.

Eric and Cathy want to earn their Tween Card, so we test them by asking their thoughts on “Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie”.

Follow along with us on Twitter at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com.

If you enjoyed this episode, please review us in iTunes!

Check out the Mouse Guest Weekly Podcast at www.mouseguest.com and in the iTunes Music Store.

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Episode Length: 1 hours 56 minutes 6 seconds

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Watch the video below and then let us know YOUR thoughts on this news!

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Guests who purchase or bring in a copy of her CD, “Kiss and Tell” can meet Gomez from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Carousel Court near The Disney Store.

Radio Disney will be there at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. playing music and giving away prizes.

Information: 714-751-8080.

If you go, we want to see pictures!!

And say “hi” to Selena for us too

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Emily Osment's "All the Right Wrongs" EP out October 27th!!!

Emily Osment describes her music as “definitely Pop but with an Alternative rock edge. On October 27, you’ll be hear it for yourself as the “All the Right Wrongs” EP is released by Wind-Up Records.

The track listing has been revealed by Osment on her official twitter:

1. “All the Way Up”
2. “You Are the Only One”
3. “I Hate the Homecoming Queen”
4. “Found Out About You”
5. “Average Girl”
6. “What About Me”
7. “Hero In Me” [Bonus Track]

I heard “All the Way Up” and watched the music video as well and I really dig it!! It’s an energetic and poppy with a bit of a rock edge. Can’t wait to hear the other tracks!

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Shannon reviews The Wave restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.  Hear Shannon’s “foodie” take on this new restaurant to Will and Shannon.

Embrace Your Inner Tween with a review of the newest Disney Channel Original Movie, Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie!  What did the Tweens think of the full length movie treatment of the popular Disney Channel series?

Wackiness abound as Will and Shannon catch up on YOUR e-mails.  Yes.  We’re quite behind on the e-mails.  Sorry!  But please still send in your e-mails and voice mails.  Will and Shannon have fun hearing from you and giving out advice from their trip experiences.

Can’t forget that we’ve got Carlos (The Northern Mouse Podcast) and daughter Chantal to review the Jonas Brother Toronto concert!  They go into excellent detail about the experience that is a JoBros Concert Experience.

Also we have a fun audio from two friends taking part of “What Will You Celebrate?” at Disneyland.

Follow along with us on Twitter at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com or call the Voice Mail number at 206-350-2422.

If you enjoyed this episode, please review us in iTunes!

Check out the Northern Mouse Podcast at www.northernmouse.com and in the iTunes Music Store.

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Episode Length: 1 hours 40 minutes 24 second

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I’ve listened to a few tracks and I’m impressed!  Selena has fun with the music and it’s a great “get up and move it” kinda sound!

Go get “Kiss and Tell” and support Selena!!!

Get “Kiss and Tell” in the iTunes Music Store

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The series that focuses on 3 siblings with magical powers, stars Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals-Barrera and David DeLuise.

Why is “Wizards” so great?  Disney Channel President Gary Marsh said it best:

“The appeal of ‘Wizards’ is simple: It’s our extraordinary cast.  This is undoubtedly one of the strongest comedic ensembles on television.”

Actually I think it’s Selena Gomez.   But truthfully the ENTIRE cast is great!

This is AWESOME news that we’re getting 8 more episodes of “Wizards” and hopefully we’ll get a FOURTH season as well!!!!

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But how did it all go down?  The LA Times tells you how.

In a new development that could sour slightly Disney’s acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, Jack Kirby’s heirs want to reclaim the rights to his creations.

These creations include Marvel powerhouse icons the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Hulk.

It doesn’t mean Disney can’t use the characters, but it does mean they may have to pay the family half of any royalties – and the family will also have the right to license out those franchises.

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“Breaking news! A sneak peek at the world premiere of Miley’s new music video for “Party In The U.S.A.” will be airing this week during the live 3-night Dancing with the Stars premiere that begins tonight at 8/7c on ABC! More details to come…”

Then a day later, she updated with the more details:

“Get an exclusive sneak peek at the world premiere of Miley’s new music video for “Party In The U.S.A.” tomorrow during the premiere of the Dancing with the Stars Results Show at 8/7c on ABC and watch tonight to see the ladies perform!”

MTV News confirmed that it will air on Wednesday’s show.

Set your DVRs!!!

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Disney stated that this restructuring was already in the works before the system encountered a turbulent summer, with much publicized incidents.

In July, two Disney monorail trains collided, claiming the life of monorail driver Austin Wuennenberg, 21.  The crash appears to have been due at least partly to human error, but is still being investigated by two federal agencies.

Two weeks later, two Disney buses crashed and about a dozen passengers suffered minor injuries.

Last Thursday, Disney brought 300 buses to a halt for several hours after a suspicious device was found mounted under one bus. It was eventually determined to be harmless.

The Orlando Sentinel has more information on the change.

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The news coming out of Lasseter’s presentations at both events include:

Timothy Dalton, Ned Beatty, Bonnie Hunt, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Garlin and John Morris joining the talented voice cast of Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 3 along with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Jodi Benson and Michael Keaton. Directed by Lee Unkrich and produced by Darla K. Anderson, this comedic and heartwarming adventure in Disney Digital 3D(TM), brings moviegoers back to the world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters as Andy prepares to leave for college. “Toy Story 3″ opens in theaters June 18, 2010.

Walt Disney Pictures’ Rapunzel has found its lead voice in singer/actress

Mandy Moore (”Saved,” “American Dreamz”) starring in the title role along with Zachary Levi (hit TV series “Chuck,” “Big Momma’s House 2″) as the dashing bandit. This action-packed, swashbuckling, animated musical comedy about the girl behind 70 feet of magical, golden hair who takes off on a hilarious, hair-raising escapade with the help of a dashing bandit directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno, produced by Roy Conli with music by Alan Menken. This Disney Digital 3D(TM) adventure opens in theaters Holiday2010.

Disney-Pixar’s Cars 2 combines thrills, intrigue and high octane comedy as
Lightning McQueen and his trusty-but-rusty friend Mater race across five
countries – England, France, Germany, Italy and Japan – where they face a host of new and worthy competitors. “Cars 2″ is being directed by the producer of the Oscar-winning animated feature “Ratatouille” Brad Lewis and produced by Denise Ream. This Disney Digital 3D(TM) race begins in theaters June 24, 2011.

The fifth film in Disney’s enormously popular fairy film franchise is Tinker
Bell and the Race through the Seasons. Veteran Disney writer/producer/director Bobs Gannaway (”Stitch! The Movie,” “House of Mouse”) is set to direct. The second entry in the popular direct-to-DVD and Blu-ray series, “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure,” is due for release on October 27th, 2009. In this latest adventure, all the fairy talents compete in a challenging and traditional leap year race through the four seasons of Pixie Hollow. With Tinker Bell’s help, Clank and Bobble enter the race and all the hopes of the Tinkers rest on their shoulders. But the pressures of competition and Bobble’s desire to impress a beautiful lightning fairy threaten Clank and Bobble’s longtime friendship. In the end, will Bobble place winning a race above losing a best friend?

Winnie the Pooh marks the first time in more than 35 years that a feature film
staring Disney’s beloved characters is being produced at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Under the supervision of John Lasseter and producer, Clark Spencer (”Lilo & Stitch,” “Bolt”) the movie is due out in theaters spring 2011. Steve Anderson (”Meet the Robinsons”) and Don Hall (head of story on “The Princess and The Frog”) will co-direct this heart-warming motion picture that reunites five stories from the original books by A.A Milne with Disney’s classic, hand-drawn art style. Tidbit: Burny Mattinson, who worked as an animator on the original “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree” featurette in 1964, will serve as the lead story artist on the project.

“Unidentified Flying Mater,” the latest in a series of Disney-Pixar animated
shorts called Cars Toons, is set to debut on Friday, November 20th on Disney
Channel, Disney XD, and ABC Family. Directed by Academy Award(R)-winner John Lasseter with Rob Gibbs co-directing, the film stars Lightning McQueen’s loyal pal, Mater. Additional shorts – “Monster Truck Mater,” “Heavy Metal Mater,” and “Tokyo Mater” will debut in 2010.

SOURCE Walt Disney Studios

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The development will nearly double the size of Fantasyland and include a new, lavish ride based on the Little Mermaid. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo made the announcement Saturday.

Analysts predict it will re-ignite travel to Orlando, which has lagged in the global recession.

Disney also plans to update Star Tours, the Star Wars-themed ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It will debut in 2011. The Fantasyland overhaul will be complete by 2013. Disney declined to say how much it will spend on the projects.

Check out the Official Announcement and Recap from the D23 Expo of this EXCITEDLY AWESOME  news at the D23 web site.

Gaze in wonderment of the rendering of the new Fantasyland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom that was released to the Orlando Sentinel!

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Fear not!  You can keep up-to-date on all the exciting happenings from your home or work!

Twitter is all ablaze with updates and pictures from the event.  Bloggers and podcasters are reporting first-hand reports from the Anaheim Convention Center.

Here’s who I suggest following for D23 Updates.  Actually I recommend following these cool Tweeps besides just for D23 information!  I enjoy having them as Twitter friends.  They are listed in alphabetical order, with some additional notes, where necessary.

1. AllEarsDeb
2. AllEarsNet
3. beci_mousefan
4. D23Expo_Al
5. DarthGoofyIsD23
6. DisneyD23 – Official Twitter Account of D23; you can also find Official Expo updates on the D23 web site.
7. disneyfan2008
8. DisneyORama
9. disneyshawn
10. DonaldDuckDad
11. findingmickey
12. gsorvig
13. HeavenisDisney
14. loumongello – Host of the WDW Radio Show podcast who’s streamling LIVE at Expo! Check it out!
15. macmantoo
16. medarcie
17. michaelkreagan
18. nancybroadway
19. NDM_1
20. NextJenn_1701
21. NWOL – posted some GREAT TwitPics of Disney Channel stars!
22. otisney
23. stitchkingdom – Blogger providing AWESOME on-the-scene updates. Go read them!
24. themouseforless
25. TouringPlans

Although Jessica (lady_aurora on Twitter) isn’t attending, she is one of the most eager follow-alongers of the D23 happenings online.  I must credit her for giving me the idea for this blog entry.  I had already amassed my D23 Expo Twitter resources in a group in TweetDeck so once I saw that Jessica had written a blog entry with her resources, I figured I should follow suit!  So DAP to you, Jessica!!!

Definitely check out Jessica’s blog, The True Disney Fan Blog and read her blog post on D23 Expo Away From the Expo as she has some resources I might’ve missed.

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Byron Howard and Nathan Greno will direct. Oscar winner Alan Menken will compose the film’s music so the score should be amazing!

Disney is re-imagining the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, by showing the princess years after her famous stuck-in-the-castle tale.  Now a rebellious teenager, Rapunzel escapes and goes on the run with a dashing bandit, voiced by “Chuck” star Zachary Levi.

The Reuters article ponders if Disney will try to “franchise” Rapunzel as part of the mega-popular Disney Princess line.  That is definitely a possibly and Disney is ever on the look out for the next merchandise revenue.

Mandy Moore has a very sweet voice and while not an Oscar-winning actress, I think she’ll perform greatly as a voice-over actress.  She should bring forth a headstrong yet regal performance.

The film is scheduled for a holiday 2010 release.

What do you think of Mandy Moore’s casting as the voice of Rapunzel?

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Regular theme park admission is required for the Disney’s Hollywood Studios appearance.

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Tinker Bell, Iridessa, Fawn, Silvermist, and Rosetta already are available to guests for a meet and greet.  Which is a very fun and immersive experience!  If you haven’t visited Pixie Hollow, you must try it on your next visit to the Walt Disney World Resort!  Be advised that Pixie Hollow is VERY popular and wait times can exceed 75 minutes during busy times.  I recommend going right when Pixie Hollow opens (generally at 10am) or right before it closes.

Terrance addition to Pixie Hollow coincides with the release of Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, due out on Disney DVD and Blu-Ray on October 27, 2009.

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These events will be held in Alaska, Texas, Washington, at the Walt Disney Studios in California, and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida!

I’m most excited for the following:

On December 12 and 13, D23 will bring Magic & Merriment to Walt Disney World with out-of-this-world holiday magic.

Why?

Because we just happen to have a Walt Disney World trip planned during those dates!!!!!!!  UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

I wonder what Disney has planned?  What do you think?

Check out the full details here.

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Fans can also see authentic show props, costumes and real set pieces at two interactive booths on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center at the Disney D23 Expo.

DocArzt and Friends’ LOST Blog also reports:

Also, right next door, view a sneak peek of campus life and see what it’s like to be at LOST U!  There will be a booth displaying LOST U life and how you can be a part of this live experience on Bluray!  And, last but not least, Saturday from noon-2pm, there will be Lost Trading Cards and autograph signings from two special cast members – and don’t forget to pick up your Lost exclusive pin! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for any true fan.

I’m a huge LOST fan!  I’d would love to check out all this LOST goodness.  Anyone want to send me an extra LOST pin?

We’re asking those that are going to the D23, to send us in reports from the Expo.

Call the voice mail line at 206-350-2422!!!

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.

Send us a Twitter update at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds!!

Be our on-the-scene correspondent!

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Forty years ago, 999 happy haunts took up residence in Disneyland at the
personal invitation of Walt Disney himself, who built an elegant mansion and
promised his ghostly guests creaking doors and creaking floors, replete with hot and cold running chills. One of the most beloved attractions at Disney Theme Parks, The Haunted Mansion gates and crypts creaked open in New Orleans Square at Disneyland on August 9, 1969. The Story and Song From The Haunted Mansion was a Disneyland Records Storyteller released the same year to commemorate the opening of the attraction. Although intended as a promotional album, the recording has become a cherished childhood memory for many Disneyland guests.

The release includes original scenes and effects that never made it into the
final attraction as it follows the story of two teenagers (voiced by Robie
Lester and a young Ron Howard) who take refuge inside the eerie mansion during a mysterious rainstorm. The CD includes a bonus track, “Grim Grinning Ghosts,” the theme song to the attraction written by X. Atencio, with music by Buddy Baker.

The enhanced CD also includes a Digital Image Gallery (which can be accessed by inserting the CD into a computer) of high quality images from Collin Campbell`s original paintings for the album.

The Haunted Mansion CD, exclusively available at Disney Theme Parks, guides the listener through the attraction as it appears in its current…incarnation on Track 1. Randy Thornton recreated the full audio experience of The Haunted Mansion for the track. This meant layering ambient sounds and sound effects with the score, character voices and songs found in the attraction. The result is an immersive audio experience, as if you were actually riding through the attraction in your doom buggy. Tracks 2 through 6 are highlights from the attraction and/or from original recording sessions: Ghostly Music Box – “Grim Ginning Ghosts” played from an authentic Porter Baroque music box; Otherworldly Concerto – Assembled from recording sessions for the Haunted Mansion`s famous pipe organ, which included many variations of the famous theme; A Swinging Wake – The unearthly score from the rollicking graveyard scene; The Graveyard Band -
The philharmonic phantoms perform their own version of “Grim Grinning Ghosts”; 999 Happy Haunts – The graveyard inhabitants come out of their creepy old crypts for a rousing reprise of their favorite song. The CD concludes with Track 7, Phantom Manor Suite from renowned composer John Debney. His sweeping orchestral interpretation of Buddy Baker and X. Atencio`s classic score is from the Disneyland Paris attraction.

The Story and Song From The Haunted Mansion will be at Disney Theme Parks on 9/9/09 and available nationwide on 9/22/09; The Haunted Mansion will be available exclusively at all Disney Theme Parks on 9/9/09.

Walt Disney Records Media Relations
Maria Kleinman
818-238-1089
maria.kleinman@disney.com

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This will be the 49th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics and the first 2D-animated film by Disney since 2004’s Home on the Range.

I am VERY MUCH excited for this movie.  I love the 3-D CGI films, but something about this 2D film looks very beautiful and enticing!  I’m by no means an animation historian.  I like what I like.  But maybe this film is stirring some nostalgia for classic Walt Disney animated movies?

I love that it’s set in New Orleans so we can get some swinging awesome jazz music on the soundtrack!

I’m looking forward to the December 11, 2009 premiere date!!

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Although, Debby Ryan isn’t listed on the official Expo schedule.

Dang, as the days tick by more and more exciting news is being revealed about the D23 Expo!

On the official D23, Disney is asking that if you’re coming to the D23 Expo, to help those in need and bring canned food items to help The OC Food Bank.

And we’re asking those that are going to the D23, to send us in reports from the Expo.

Call the voice mail line at 206-350-2422!!!

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.

Send us a Twitter update at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds!!

Be our on-the-scene correspondent!

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BREAKING EXPO NEWS! Tim Burton & Robert Zemeckis to appear at Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios Dick Cook’s presentation Friday.

Definitely amazing news!  But heart-breaking as well, since we are unable to attend the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA.

Check out the official Expo schedule.

On the official D23, Disney is asking that if you’re coming to the D23 Expo, to help those in need and bring canned food items to help The OC Food Bank.

And we’re asking those that are going to the D23, to send us in reports from the Expo.

Call the voice mail line at 206-350-2422!!!

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.

Send us a Twitter update at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds!!

Be our on-the-scene correspondent!

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Not too long ago – and those that travel to WDW regularly remember that the booking window was 180-days out.  Then earlier this year, Disney decided to switch it t0 90 days.  Well, now it’s back to the old way: 180-days!

I think I’m fine with the 180-day booking window.  We don’t always know that we’ll going 6 months in advance but we’ve generally made what ever ADRs we want.

Phone lines open 7 a.m. eastern time daily.

To make your dining reservations call 407.WDW.DINE. To make your recreation reservations call 407.WDW.PLAY, 407.WDW.BASS (fishing) or 407.WDW.GOLF. To make your Walt Disney World tour reservations call 407.WDW.TOUR. For additional information about Walt Disney World visit www.disneyworld.com.

Is this good?  Is this bad? Tell us your reaction to this booking window!

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Now the Disney Cruise Line has provided more in-depth information in the following video.  Best of all is that all this new magic will be ready for Summer 2010!

We need to book a cruise for next year now!!!  Castaway Cay is already awesome.  Now it will be even more fun!!

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Selena wants to work together with you to promote her new album “Kiss & Tell,” which is in stores September 29th.

So the Disney Channel star and her band decided to create a contest!  Go out and promote the album the best you can be sure to include:

1. Selena and The Scene
2. Kiss & Tell
3. September 29th.

Make all your entries at www.facebook.com/selena and click the promo tab to officially enter.

Top ten winners will receive a signed cd from Selena and the Scene, the top three of those 10 will receive a phone call from them and the grand prize winner will receive 4 VIP tickets to one of their shows in 2010!!!!

Enjoy their attempt to tell you the above.  The video is silly and fun.  I loved seeing their wacky energy!!

And if you win the grand prize, can I be one of your friends to go to show????

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This is a not-to-be-missed episode, as Shannon takes you on an “in your mind” exploration of the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, which is a one of the newest Disney Vacation Club offerings.  These Villas are so beautiful and amazing!!

We also recount our adventures (and mis-adventures) with Disney’s Grand Gathering Safari Experience.

Ever the proud papa, Will updates you on the Princess Peanut’s latest developments.  He appreciates you indulging him time to gush about his beautiful daughter’s achievements!

Lots of DAP, shout-outs and the usual Will and Shannon audio shenanigans as we finish off the remaining days of our trip and reflect upon the trip as a whole.  We have lots to cover so we super-sized this episode!  Don’t be scared.  Just grab your favorite snack and beverage…or better yet, take us along on your walk, bike ride or run!

Did you listen to Part 1?  Head over to MagicNeverEnds.com and look for Magic Never Ends Podcast Episode 67!

Did you listen to Part 2?  Head over to MagicNeverEnds.com and look for Magic Never Ends Podcast Episode 68!

Follow along with us on Twitter at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com or call the Voice Mail number at 206-350-2422.

If you enjoyed this episode, please review us in iTunes!

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Episode Length: 2 hours 11 minutes 22 seconds

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Some neat scenes in the video below!

Are you excited for Season 3 of Wizards of Waverly Place?!

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The newest guest room wing of Kidani Village is a Disney Vacation Club property with a stunning view. The new Pembe Savanna, adjacent to the expansion, treats Kidani guests to a rare look at okapis, a typically shy animal closely related to the giraffe. The distinctly marked okapis, along with red river hogs, impala, waterbuck, blue cranes and spur-winged geese, claim Pembe Savanna as their new home. The new six-acre savannah anchors the Kidani Village expansion featuring 160 two-bedroom equivalent vacation villas. The additional rooms complete the build-out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas for a total of 449 two-bedroom equivalent vacation villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

(Gene Duncan, photographer)

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Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, is getting an extra dose of pixie dust. Enhancements will provide guests with more water-based family-fun, additional conveniences and a slice of beachside luxury all designed to complement the idyllic island setting.

The additional island amenities are scheduled to be complete by summer 2010, in time for special five-night cruises aboard the Disney Wonder with two stops at Castaway Cay, and the Disney Dream cruise ship which starts sailing in early 2011.

Castaway Cay is consistently rated by Disney Cruise Line guests as their favorite port of call – the ultimate private island escape for adventure, relaxation and quality time with the family.

“The numerous enhancements and additions planned for Castaway Cay will take the already extraordinary guest experiences on our private island to the next level,” said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz. “Whether our guests are seeking recreation or leisure – or a combination of both – they will find it at Castaway Cay, all complemented by unparalleled Disney service.”

Walt Disney Imagineers designed Castaway Cay with one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family, while celebrating the natural beauty of the 1,000-acre island. Among the crystal-clear turquoise waters, powdery white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and lush landscapes, guests soon will find the following transformations.

Expanded Family Beach
The Castaway Family Beach will be extended by more than 700 feet for families to enjoy the pristine white sand, build sand castles, relax in the shade under an umbrella and take a dip in the warm azure waters of the lagoon.

As an added convenience for guests, enhancements to this area of the island will include:
• New Cookies Too family lunch buffet location serving mouth-watering, all-you-care-to-eat barbeque, island spiced rotisserie chicken, burgers, grilled fish, fresh salads, flatbreads, ice cream, complimentary soda and more, in a covered pavilion just steps away from the expanded family beach.

• New Sand Bar beach bar mixing up drinks like Castaway Cay’s signature Konk Kooler, other tropical concoctions, cold beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

• New Flippers & Floats beach rentals providing inner tubes, snorkels, masks and fins.

• New Buy the Sea Shore merchandise location selling a variety of Castaway Cay-exclusive items along with towels, sunscreen and other beach essentials – a complement to the island’s other merchandise location, She Sells Sea Shells & everything else.

New Water Feature and Water Play Areas
Guests can slide and splash at a new water feature called Pelican Plunge. The 2,400-square-foot floating platform, located within swimming distance from shore, celebrates the island’s native pelicans. Various flotsam and jetsam – such as nautical rope, cargo nets, buoys, signaling flags and starfish-like ornamentation – adorn the platform. Two exciting water slides – an enclosed corkscrew slide and a 140-foot-long open slide – take guests on a twisting ride, ending with a splash into the lagoon. A giant “bucket dump” delivers hundreds of gallons of water, soaking eagerly awaiting guests. Four water cannons provide sharp-shooting fun with floating nautical targets approximately 20 feet away.

On the island, a brand-new, 2,400-square-foot water play area called Spring-a-Leak helps guests cool off while immersing them in what appears to be the remnants of a washed-away beach dwelling leaning in the direction of the prevailing winds. The watery fun begins as guests enter the storm-ravaged structure, greeted by dripping pipes, broken plumbing and hissing misters, exposed and twisted by the tropical tempest that wiped out the original structure.

A “splash pad” is the focal point and gives the impression of water pooled on the ground. Water jets squirt, spray and saturate guests. Shade is provided by leftover pieces of the corrugated steel roof, aged and distressed fabric and the occasional palm tree growing up through the floor foundation. Parents can relax and have a seat – or, better yet, join in the fun – as kids frolic in the wet and whimsical setting.

The “hub” of youth activities on the island, Scuttle’s Cove, will feature a new water play area for the youngest Disney Cruise Line guests to splash and enjoy as part of supervised youth activities on Castaway Cay. A 1,200-square-foot soft wet deck area provides fresh-water fun with an array of pop jets, geysers and bubblers. Overhead, shade sails circle the area like a compass and marine props – a captain’s wheel, boat oars, life preservers and nautical rope – complete the castaway theme.

New Beach Cabanas
Guests can have a little piece of paradise all to themselves at one of 20 new private cabanas. The premium rental cabanas provide the privacy and luxury of a deluxe beach retreat with an option to add the personalized service of a cabana host.

The majority of the exclusive 325-square-foot beach cabanas will dot the far side of Castaway Family Beach, giving guests more privacy along with a spectacular view of their Disney cruise ship from the cabana’s large front patio deck. A handful of private cabanas will be located on Serenity Bay Beach, exclusively for adults, providing the ultimate in upscale seclusion.

Each well-appointed cabana is furnished with comfortable cushioned chairs, luxurious chaise lounge chairs, stylish side tables and a dining table. Other convenient features include a refrigerator, lockable storage unit, outside fresh water shower and sail cloth for shade on the deck.

Amenities included with a beach cabana rental include non-alcoholic beverages, suntan lotion and fluffy towels. A variety of a la carte services and packages will be offered, including special food and beverage options.

Other Enhancements and Additions
The popular Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure will be moved to a different location in the lagoon, adjacent to the existing Gil’s Fins & Boats beach rental. Once complete, guests will be able to swim and interact with stingrays in an even larger area within the private lagoon.

Teens will enjoy Hide Out, an all-new secluded area on the island just for them. Off the beaten path, but near everything, this teen retreat is a great place to hang out and soak up the sun, just steps away from the beach, activities, food, ice cream and refreshments. Multi-colored deck chairs and sail cloth shades create the ideal getaway to gather, kick back, listen to music and watch the action at the nearby beach volleyball and soccer areas.

In Da Shade Game Pavilion provides guests wanting to take a break out of the sun a place to play games such as table tennis, foosball, billiards and basketball. The new shaded structure is centrally located, near Castaway Family Beach.

To provide additional adult pampering, three new massage cabanas will be added to the adults-only Serenity Bay Beach. For unparalleled relaxation, adults will be able to enjoy a therapeutic massage, or couples massage, at one of eight private cabanas overlooking the ocean.

Guest transportation is provided to and from various points on the island via tram. For greater convenience, additional tram paths will be created and a new Pelican Point Tram Stop will be located farther down Castaway Family Beach, near most of the new additions to the island.

Marge’s Barges & Sea Charters Dock will be expanded to accommodate additional excursion boats for parasailing, fishing tours and more.

The cruise ship dock at Castaway Cay eliminates the need to tender, making the ship easily accessible throughout the day. To accommodate Disney Cruise Line’s new ships, additional mooring dolphins will be installed to lengthen the dock.

Disney Cruise Line sails to Castaway Cay on all itineraries originating from Port Canaveral, Fla.

A leader in the family cruise segment, Disney Cruise Line delivers a vacation experience that every member of the family feels was created especially for them. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888/325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.

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I caught it already in progress.  Selena, as always, was fun and engaging!  She gave some great info on her music, with some behind-the-scenes tidbits and again mentioned her going on tour soon!!!  She was chatting the afternoon after the Disney Channel premiere of Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie so that was a bit topic too.  She talked about her favorite scene and how David Henrie got her to cry during an emotional scene of the movie.

Video chat rooms at Ustream

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The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday the acquisition of  Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing characters like Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E.

You know I love Disney.  But maybe you didn’t know that I’ve grown up reading X-Men comics and loving those mutant super-heroes.  The Iron Man movie RAWKED and the Iron Man: Armored Adventures cartoon is beautiful and neat.  The Spider-Man comics, in my strong opinion, are finding a resurgence with strong storytelling.

Disney said the boards of both companies have approved the transaction, but it will require an antitrust review and the approval of Marvel shareholders.

I got all geeky giddy when reading current Head Mouse, Robert Iger said:

“This transaction combines Marvel’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney’s creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories.  Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant value. We are pleased to bring this talent and these great assets to Disney.  We believe that adding Marvel to Disney’s unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation.”

Ike Perlmutter, Marvel’s Chief Executive Officer is positive on the acquisition:

“Disney is the perfect home for Marvel’s fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses.  This is an unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney’s tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world.”

Oh my!!  My geeky mind is racing with the “significant opportunities” of “value creation” of Marvel characters in the Disney mega-media machine!!  Will we see Spider-Man and the X-Men walking around Disney’s Hollywood Studios?  Will there be an Iron Man adventure ride?  How about an Marvel Superheroes / Disney team-up computer game like Disney did with the Final Fantasy characters in Kingdom Hearts?

Paramount and Sony, I believe, still hold the rights on Marvel movie distribution for the next few years, so we’ll need to wait for Disney’s influence on Marvel movies.

I just can’t fully fathom the creative future possibilities that now exist with these two giants of media in one house!

The social networks, especially Twitter, are exploding with this news!  Most are shocked by this news.  The reaction seem positive, with everyone voicing how they think Disney should handle the Marvel franchise.

What is your reaction to this news?  How would you like Disney to integrate the Marvel characters into the Disney Universe?  What do you think are some possibilities from this acquisition?

As Stan Lee would say, “Hold on True Believers!”

Click over the Travelears web site to read the full details of the deal.

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“If I’m going to go from 2,700 guests to 4,000 guests, transportation is a critical piece,” says Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz

Additionally, Disney will expand the family beach area, add more water based recreation and open 20 private cabanas where guests literally raise a flag to signal their bartender!

The cabanas will hold six people and will have covered areas, decks, refrigerators, dining tables and chairs, lounge chairs, lockable storage and outdoor fresh-water showers.  They will mostly be on the family beach, but Disney plans to have some at the adults-only beach, Serenity Bay.

While Disney has yet to set the cabana rental rates.  Disney officials did say there will be at least three tiers of service available, including one with a personal host.

I doubt I’ll ever rent a private cabana as we like to be outside and tend to be ever moving.  But I do like this added option.  It sounds very posh, and I’m tempted to try it one day if we were splitting the cost with another family.  Renting a cabana would definitely be a one-time splurge.  But I’m sure it would be oh so much fun!

I am glad for the expansion of the gift shops, eatery, bathrooms and tram stop farther down the coastline from the current hub.  You can find yourself getting to points on the island where you are a bit too far from a bathroom, bar, or eatery.  Which some might think ok, until you need one them.  And while it’s nice to be away from it all on this island paradise, it’s also nice to have the what you need when you need it!

Here’s several new island elements sport water features, which all sound very exciting!

• Pelican Plunge will be two corkscrew slides floating on a deck in the lagoon, just a short swim away. “The beauty of Pelican Plunge is that it’s for all ages: 6, 16 or 60,” says Ozer Balli, vice president of hotel operations for the cruise line.

• Disney storytelling will be evident with the Spring-a-Leak area, an all-ages play area designed to look like an island structure blown away by a “strong island breeze.” Amid all the fountains and water jets will be the leaning remains.

• A 200-square-foot wet deck with geysers — shaped like a captain’s wheel — will be added to Scuttle’s Cove, the area for children’s activities.

I love all these reported expansion details.  I’m even more excited to spend time on Castaway Cay, which is always my favorite port of call on any Disney Cruise vacation.

What do you think?  Are you excited for these changes?  Do you think they will help?

The Orlando Sentinel has even more information. Head over there and read more

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Click here to watch and rate now and check out a cameo from label mates Push Play.  Don’t forget to leave your comments and share with your friends.

If you’re following Emily Osment on Twitter, send her your video review!  Reply to @EmilyOsment with your review using hashtag #AllTheWayUpVideo.

“All The Way Up” is available for download now on Verizon V Cast Music.  Grab your phone to download your copy now or listen online at Rhapsody.com/Emily-Osment.  If you don’t have Verizon, check back soon for updates from your carrier.

“All The Way Up” will be available at all digital retailers on August 25th (tomorrow).

Check out Emily Osment Online at OfficialEmilyOsment.com

I love this video!!  Emily has a cute, bubbly and viciously fun sound.  Can’t wait to hear more from her!

Let us know what you think of Emily’s music video here in the feedback section.

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Selena Gomez and the Scene is the name of  the Wizards of Waverly Place star’s musical group.

Selena Gomez has been excitedly revealing details about her music, including lots of awesome pictures through her Twitter.

She revealed the cover art for her debut album, Kiss & Tell (see below).

Gomez tweeted:  “Here it is!!! I can’t wait for you guys to hear it!”

“It’s fun pop, and it has a dance beat to it.  I’ve been working on it for two years, so let’s hope that it’s good.”

Kiss & Tell will be available in stores and iTunes September 29th.  A date Selena is VERY excited for:  “September 29th cannot come soon enough!!!!!”

The Kiss & Tell tracklist:

1. Kiss And Tell
2. I Won’t Apologize
3. Falling Down
4. I Promise You
5. Naturally
6. Crush
7. The Way I Loved You
8. … More
9. As A Blonde
10. I Don’t Miss You At All
11. Stop And Erase
12. I Got U
13. Tell Me Something I Don’t Know

The music video “Falling Down” will air after the Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie, which airs on the Disney Channel Friday, August 28, 2009 at 8 pm EST.  Selena thinks that the debut of her music video “is all so crazy!!!”

Gomez even hinted at future concert dates!!!

“I cannot wait for you guys to come out and see a show, coming soon!!!!”

I cannot wait either!!!  I’ll be sure to purchase tickets as soon as they become available!

After “Falling Down” premiered on the radio, she quickly updated her fans on Twitter.  Fellow Disney star and BFF, Demi Lovato congratulated and supported Selena.  Here’s their Twitter exchange:

Selena: Yes, I just sat in my car alone crying because I heard my song on the radio for the first time ever!!! I hope you guys liked it!!

Demi: @selenagomez I LOVE your new single It’s on repeat!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

Selena: @ddlovato THANK YOU! I still remember playing you the song for the first time at lunch in your trailer!

I’m excited about hearing the songs from “Kiss & Tell.”   I already love “Falling Down” so I am sure Selena’s other songs will sound great!!

“Falling Down” is playable on Selena’s MySpace page now and will be available on iTunes August 25!

Selena is very proud of her music and would love to know what you guys think.  So let her know!

We’re also interested in your thoughts as well.  Leave us feedback here or e-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com to tell us if you’ll be grabbing her debut album.

Selena tweeted the link to the following fan-made YouTube video. It’s just the song with a static image, but the fact that Selena tweeted about it makes you take notice.

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Get all the details and enter here:
http://www.78violet.com

ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUG 30!!!

And if you win and get to meet them…BRING ME ALONG TOO!!! lol

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Fans will be able to watch and interact at the following link:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hollywoodrecords

Very exciting!!  Mark your calendars!!  Get your questions ready!!

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On this episode of the Magic Never Ends Podcast, hear our PART 2 WDW August 2009 trip report LIVE from our return flight on Southwest Airlines.  Not as exciting as Part 1, when Will and Shannon were in the Magic Kingdom right after Wishes and you heard the Kiss Goodnight…but Will and Shannon still bring the audio shenanigans!

Did you hear Part 1?  Head over to MagicNeverEnds.com and look for Magic Never Ends Podcast Episode 67!

We begin this Episode about to board our superfast limo ride, which is also our last ride for the trip.  We’re having a last bit of shenanigans with good friends Kyra and Jen from the ConnieJenKyra Family, Annie, Brady, d_dreamer and Katie.  It was Brady’s and Mrs. Buckethead’s FIRST time on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith!!!!  Hear quickly their post-ride thoughts!! (Which is mostly Mrs. Buckethead screaming excitedly!)  Tune into The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek Podcast for the full adventure of Mrs. Buckethead’s FIRST TIME on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster!!!

From Disney’s Hollywood Studios, grab a seat with Will and Shannon on their flight to BWI Airport as they pick up their trip report from Episode 67.  They skip around and ramble a bit.  It’s Will and Shannon being Will and Shannon!

Sorry for the lower audio quality for the Trip Report discussions.  I tweaked it as best as possible given that we had to deal with the background airplane noise.

Princess Peanut and the flight conspire to prevent the Tweens from completing their Trip Report, so look for Episode 69 as they Rewind and Remix all the details from the August WDW 2009 Trip!

You can follow along with our trip on Twitter at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com or call the Voice Mail number at 206-350-2422.

If you enjoy this episode, please review us in iTunes!

Stop by theDPN.com to discuss this episode and find other like-minded Disney fans.

Don’t forget to check out the all-new, all-exciting MagicNeverEnds.com!

Episode Length: 53 minutes 31 seconds

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Disney workers dialed 911 at 7:34 p.m. to report that a cast member sustained a head injury. Varbanov was rushed to Florida Hospital Celebration Health, where he was pronounced dead at 8:53 p.m., Orange County sheriff’s deputies said.

Varbanov is the the third cast member in seven weeks to die after sustaining injuries while working.

On July 5, monorail driver Austin Wuennenberg, 21, died when another train backed into his own.

On August 10, Mark Priest, 47, died from complications he experienced after a bad on-stage fall at the Magic Kingdom.

Out of respect for the deceased cast member, Disney spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez says the Indiana Jones show was not performed Tuesday.

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On this episode of the Magic Never Ends Podcast, hear our PART 1 WDW August 2009 trip report LIVE from the Magic Kingdom!!!

You’ll also hear the Kiss Goodnight.

You can follow along with our trip on Twitter at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com or call the Voice Mail number at 206-350-2422.

If you enjoy this episode, please review us in iTunes!

Stop by theDPN.com to discuss this episode and find other like-minded Disney fans.

Don’t forget to check out the all-new, all-exciting MagicNeverEnds.com!

Episode Length: 43 minutes 50 seconds

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On this episode of the Magic Never Ends Podcast, hear our pre-trip thoughts on what we think and hope we’ll accomplish and experience during our WDW August 2009 trip!!  The food.  The attractions.  All the fun with the much more aware Princess Peanut!!!

Will begins the episode updating Shannon on Disney news, (Tween, park and movie news).  We then update you on the Princess Peanut!  Finally, we share some recent listener feedback before getting into the Main Topic of the August WDW 2009 Pre-Trip Report.

You can follow along with our trip on Twitter at twitter.com/MagicNeverEnds

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com or call the Voice Mail number at 206-350-2422.

If you enjoy this episode, please review us in iTunes!

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Episode Length: 1 hour 36 minutes 41 seconds

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My Twitter friend wdwfan was lucky enough to be on board with Debby and even got to meet her!

She is so sweet! Met her @TheDebbyRyan this weekend on the Disney Wonder Disney Channel Summer at Sea!

Very neat.  Good to hear she’s as nice as she comes off in interviews.

And the Pirate Night on the Disney Cruise line is AWESOME!!  How doesn’t love dressing up like a pirate?  Plus they have pirate show, dance party and fireworks – with Disney being the only cruise line to have fireworks while out to sea!

If you’ve never been on a Disney cruise vacation, you are missing out!!!  The customer service and magic on the Disney cruise ships is unmatched!

Enjoy the video courtesy of KTLA.

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Now she has a platform for this cause as she’s joined forces with the Minneapolis-based PACER Center. Lovato will support the non-profit national center by appearing on PACER’s soon-to-be-launched (August 8th) TeensAgainstBullying.org Web site. TeensAgainstBullying.org is an innovative bullying prevention educational resource where teens themselves participate in the creative process of developing concepts, content, artwork and the voice for the site.

Paula F. Goldberg, executive director and co-founder of PACER, is eager to have Demi join the Teens Against Bullying movement.

“Our mission is to engage, educate and empower teens to care about the issue and Demi will certainly raise the level of awareness of the importance of bullying prevention. Her personal experiences with bullying have made her passionate about educating others about this cause.”

Demi is proving a mature and responsible young woman to use her celebrity status to combat a national problem.  She is taking a negative (experiencing bullying first hand) and making a positive change!

Lovato hopes that her involvement will help other teens.

“Working together we can make a difference. I hope that by sharing my story, it will encourage other teens to speak out.  No one deserves to be bullied.

She explains that her parents were key to helping her overcome her bullying problems.

“My mom and dad provided me with such a great support system and once I was away from the kids who were bullying me, I was able to get my confidence back and get back to acting.  But not everyone has the great support system and outlets that I did, so I would like to help end bullying to make it easier for kids and teens in all situations.”

According to a recent study by The National Association of School Psychologists and the U.S. Dept. of Justice, 160,000 kids of all ages stay home from school everyday to avoid the stress that comes from being confronted by a bully or bullies.

Make sure to join Demi Lovato and teens world-wide to prevent bullying in the Teens Against Bullying movement!

For more information, visit PACER.org, TeensAgainstBullying.org, KidsAgainstBullying.org or call 952-838-9000

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Let’s go back to Will and Shannon’s November 2008 Disney Cruise vacation aboard the Disney Magic. Before the Princess Peanut arrived.

It’s Day 6. Will and Shannon bring you their updates just outside the Buena Vista Theatre.

It was a fun day of:

• Breakfast at Lumiere’s
• Fun Character Pictures
• Castle Discussion with Imagineer, Alex Wright, who also worked on the “The Imagineering Field Guide” book series.
• Disney Dreams stage show

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Selena Gomez

“That’s right, I’m helping Sears search for a fifth member and it could be you,” says the Wizards of Waverly Place star.  “Think you have what it takes?”

Selena has teamed up with Sears to inspire teens and tweens to bring out their inner rock star and go back to school with style.

“Music and fashion are two of the ways I really get to express myself,” said Gomez. “I think a lot of kids my age feel the same way. How I am feeling on any given day really influences the type of music I listen to and how I dress and that’s one of the reasons I am working with Sears, because they have such a wide variety of different fashions, you can always find the styles that fit your own personal look.”

We love Selena’s style!  She gets an A+ in our grade books for back-to-school fashion.

Okay, corny joke aside…  We applaud Sel for expressing herself in fashion and most importantly in age-appropriate fashion ware!  Her style shows off her energetic and fun side.

Watch the video below to learn more about how to rock out with Selena Gomez!!!

And if you win…and get to rock out with Selena Gomez, tell her HI for us!  And we want to know ALL the details, including pictures!!!

Speaking of pictures, head over to Sears’ Selena Gomez Fashion set on Flickr.  Very cute and funny pictures of Miss Gomez!!

Here’s the Press Release for Selena’s involvment with Sears.

For more information, log onto ArriveLounge.com.

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Very exciting news for sure.

These “Moms” have been selected to be panelists because they have demonstrated an excellent knowledge of Walt Disney World® Resort. Being familiar with the Parks, Resort hotels, dining and entertainment, shopping, and recreational activities, they can offer the help and tips you need to make your vacation planning a snap.

I keep saying I’ll apply and forget to do so.  UGH!  Don’t let your chance slip by.  Keep alert because details will be posted next month.

Check out the Mom’s Panel here.

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Gomez quickly went to Twitter and MySpace to give her loyal fans the update. And she’s quick to thank them for their support. She wrote:

All of my fans have been showing me an insane amount of support during this time for me, along with a couple of parents and so for that I thank you. Honestly during every session in the studio all I kept saying is “Oh, I hope they like this!” or “I hope they can relate to this” you all were in my mind during this time!

Selena is so awesome!!  And very genuine.  Every time I read something from her or hear here give interviews, I believe she’s honest with her fan appreciation.

How cute is she with her enthusiasm about when the album releases?

I think im going to be a little kid running home to his parents showing them my art project when this comes out saying “Do you like it, do you like it?!?!” so in advance I apologize haha

Selena commented that her album art work is complete as well but can’t reveal any photos except to hint “every time I walked out of my dressing room my mom would look at me and say ‘Wow. Selena you would never wear that anywhere else’ plus there were some pretty cool guys that joined me ”

Now we’re intrigued, Selena!!!  She always such neat fashion style so I’m curious to see these different style outfits.

Big news in the form of a Selena Gomez concert tour?  I’m buying my tickets now!!

Now I’m starting band rehearsals with some awesome guys. We will be working really, really hard together to try and make an awesome concert for you guys!

Unfortunately, she only wrote one song.  Hm.  Normally what impresses me about singing acts is their ability to write songs.  I feel that validates the artist a bit more as you’re putting more of yourself into the music.  She confesses that she wants her first album “to be fun, energetic, empowering but very good so with that said I did not write any of the songs but one on the record.”

Maybe she wanted to limit the chances taken on her first full musical venture?  Makes sense.  Since I’m big-time Selena Gomez fan, I’m willing to give her the benefit of the doubt.  She elaborated that music is still new to her and she’s learning about herself musically.  I’ve enjoyed “Fly to Your Heart” from the Tinker Bell soundtrack, “Magic” and “Everything Is Not What It Seems” from the Wizards soundtrack…and of course “One and the Same” which she sings with real-life BFF Demi Lovato!!

So I can understand that she might want to start out slow to figure out better where she wants to and what she wants to explore in her music.

I might be as eager to hear her music as she is to release it!

Now, for those of you who are even considering purchasing my record promise me this, once it is in your hands or illegally downloaded, you will go into your room, car, house, school or your best friends cousins aunts house turn the volume up really, really loud sit down and if you do not get a sudden urge to get up and dance, scream, yell or move whatsoever, I have failed.

Very funny about the “illegally downloaded” comment.  First we’d never think to download musical illegally.  Second, if we did (not that we’re admitting to it), why would we do so on your new album!!  We want to drive up record sales!!

I love the personal challenge from Selena.  I love that she’s again stating her goal to make “fun, energetic, empowering” music for us!

I’m certain that Selena’s first album will be a hit!!  And I can’t wait to blast her music in all the places I listen to music…and also get up and move and groove!!

Congrats, Selena, on completing your debut album and can’t wait to hear it!!!

Check out Selena Gomez’s blog on her album update here.

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MNE Year One was about discovery.

MNE Year Two was about change and expansion.

MNE Year Three is about…well, the three of us (Will, Shannon, and the Princess Peanut)…and Celebrating the Princess Peanut!!!  We’re back to the discovering phase:  Discovering what is means to be parents to the Princess Peanut and how to travel to the Disney Parks with a young child.  All the challenges but all the fun!

Thanks for making our two years of podcasting a success! We hope you continue to join us for all the fun, silliness and excitement! Plus you might just learn a few things while we entertain you.

On this episode:

• Princess Peanut Update
• Will catches Shannon up on DPN and Disney news, including reports on Tron and Alice In Wonderland from the 2009 San Diego Comic Con and updates on your favorite Disney Channel Stars
• Princess Protection Program and Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana Review and Commentary
• Steakhouse 55 Restaurant Review

We close out the episode with much shenanigans so make sure to keep listening!

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com or call the Voice Mail number at 206-350-2422.

Please review us in iTunes!

Make sure to check out:

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod at aaronwallaceonline.com
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The Disney Podcast Network Forums at TheDPN.com

Episode Length: 1 hour 31 minutes 34 seconds

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Concept picture of Rapunzel

The Walt Disney Animation Studio has released five new concept art photos for their 2010 animated film Rapunzel.

And they are truly gorgeous!!  Like beautiful pieces of painted art work!!

Five images on the Slash Film website.

Rapunzel is an upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios CGI film, starring Kristin Chenoweth as Rapunzel and Dan Fogler as Prince Flynn. It will be the 50th animated feature produced by the Studio, planned for release in 2010. The story is based on the classic German fairy tale Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm.

Alan Menken and lyrist Glenn Slater will provide the songs for this movie.

What do you think of these concept pictures?  Do you like this animation style?  Will Rapunzel be another hit for Disney?  Let us know!

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The National Transportation Safety Board said in an e-mail to the media that “the documents that will become part of the investigation are employee records showing training, work history and work hours; monorail standard operating procedures; and mechanical maintenance and inspection history of the trains and switch mechanism.”

The e-mail also said that interviews have been completed with “the switch control operator, the pilot of the striking monorail train, and the monorail coordinator that was on duty on the night of the accident.”

The next report, per an NTSB spokesman, won’t likely be released for about six months.

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Quite a change!

Don’t Forget came on the heels of her appearance on Camp Rock with the Jonas Brothers.  She was just starting to make a name for herself.

Now, Demi stars in the hit Disney Channel series Sonny With A Chance.  She co-starred with real-life BFF Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place) in the smash Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program, which ranks as the year’s # 1 TV movie among Kids 6 – 11 and Tweens and cable TV’s # 1 movie telecast in Total Viewers and Households.

She started small, playing concerts in South America, before headlining her own summer tour!

The review for both her sophomore album and her concert tour have been outstanding!  People are having fun with Demi’s new music.

In a recent New York Times Sunday Arts & Leisure cover feature, the paper praised Demi with:

“Ms. Lovato stands out artistically, with tastes and attitudes that appear unscripted.  Ms. Lovato is the most exciting of the company’s (reference to Disney) musical stars.”

On her album, Here We Go Again, the Los Angeles Times wrote:

“Lovato channels a witty, pouty ingenue in high heels who’s not afraid to call the shots, especially after a good cry.”

Hometown Dallas Morning News echoed the sentiment:

“She sings with rocking fire and angst. With each note she’s telling us there’s more than teen dream appeal at work. Lovato brews and broods.”

I’m thoroughly impresed with Here We Go Again!!!  It’s outstanding, amazing, and superb.  I can’t praise Demi enough for this new sound.  It surpasses just young tween pop.  I’m extremely impressed with any artist that writes their own music.  And on this album, Demi either wrote or co-wrote all the songs.

When Demi had started her summer tour, only Don’t Forget was available.  I wasn’t impressed enough to plunk down my hard-earned cash to see Demi in concert.  Now with Here We Go Again, I’m sad I didn’t take that chance on this young singer.  Unfortunately, I won’t be able to see Demi in concert on this summer tour.  Hopefully with all the sucesss and buzz she’s generating, she’ll go on tour again next summer.

I’ll be there, Demi, for sure!!!  You rock and I can’t wait to rock with you LIVE in concert!!

Congrats to Demi Lovato on the success of your new album!!  Good luck on the rest of your tour…on Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam…and Sonny With a Chance!!!

I encourage everyone to purchase Demi’s new CD.  You won’t be dissapointed!

SOURCE Hollywood Records

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Recently she tweeted this picture from the set of the British show Toonattik with hosts Jamie and Anna.  What a fun looking set…and Aly as always looks cute!

Aly on "Toonattik" with hosts Jamie and Anna

The big news from Aly is the following tweet:

Just got info for US screenings if you guys want to go see Bandslam early!! Details in the link. Xo Aly http://bit.ly/hydnr

Wow!!!!!  Too bad there’s no screenings in Maryland.   So I can’t go.

I’m asking for you out there to go to one of the screenings and give us a full report!  We want to know if there’s anything special going on.  And give us a (non-spoilery) review!

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com

Call us at 206-250-2422

Or leave us a comment here!

Thanks and have fun!!

Go to http://bandslam-movie.com/screenings.html for list of screenings available.

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So don’t miss your opportunity to chat live with Ashley Tisdale TONIGHT, Thursday, July 30th, starting at 5:00pm PST.  Go to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ashley-tisdale

I’m very exicted that Ashley will be chatting LIVE on Ustream tonight!!  In previous weeks, we’ve had Demi Lovato a couple of times and 78violet (formerly Aly&AJ)!  These stars are great for getting on Ustream and connecting with their fans.  I just wish my questions would make it to them.  I seem to get lost in the chat stream.

Oh well, it’s still fun to see them and answering fan-submitted questions.  Hopefully Ashley will read my question tonight!

Are you excited for this live chat?

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Tron Legacy is the sequel to the 1982 sci-fi movie Tron.  So naturally, the interview’s first question is about the 30 year time gap between films.

Oren Aviv, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, says it’s not a goal of his to reinvent Disney classics, even though the studio is putting out Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol and Tron Legacy.  He says that “a great story and a great storyteller, that we can combine to come up with something that is fresh and unique” is what excites him.

Jeff Bridges wouldn’t talk much as to why his younger self appears in the sequel only to say that the technique used to pull off this trick was a challenge.

Steven Lisberger, director of the 1982 Tron and producer on the sequel, assures both old and new fans alike:

“This movie takes place in 2010 but accepts the history of what happened between 1982 and 2010 really happened.  I guess it heavily considers the original and accepts the events of the original as true fact and back-story, for our story, but our story is a stand alone story.”

I’m excited about this new movie, and from the cast and crew’s interview, it sounds like they are as well!  Most importantly, they seem to recognize that they need to pay homage to the loyal Tron fans but given the three decades gap, they need to make it assessable to new fans.

To read the entire interview, head on over to MoviesOnline.

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I love that celebs – even the Teen stars, take the time to share elements of their lives with their fans.  And Debby Ryan is one of the best!  She constantly tweets updates to her fans.

For example:

Good morning!! On our way! We’re going to Disneyworld tomorrow for Emma’s first time!! Ever been? What’s your FAVORITE attraction &why?! (:

Dang!  Why did you give us some heads up, Debby?  Or at least, wait a couple of weeks ’til we’re down there.  We can ride Expedition: Everest and grab a Dole Whip.

Of course, she made my night when she tweeted:

“Any wish is possible; all it takes is a little courage to set it free.” -quote from the fireworks show over Disneyworld tonight.

WIIIIIISHES!!!!!!

And then she posted a picture of the Wishes fireworks over the Cinderella Castle.  So Magical!!

Debby is participating in the Disney Summer at Sea promotion.  She’ll join Jennifer Stone from Wizards of Waverly Place on a 3-night Disney Cruise from July 30 to August 2.

This event, which has been going on all summer, sounds so much fun!  During the cruise, the Disney Channel stars will engage in an autograph session, Q & A session, and a dance party!

I wonder what the stars do on their “down time”?  On our last cruise, we had a Disney Imagineer on board, and I saw him walking around a few times.  But Disney Channel stars might get mobbed a bit more than an Imagineer.  Still would be neat to see Disney Channel stars roaming about the ship.

Debby even tweeted the Pop Stars Online article about how she got ready for the cruise:

You know it!!! ((: pics of me &Emma getting ready for the cruise! RT @popstarmagazine: Debby Ryan gets ready to cruise!: http://bit.ly/d7GXe

Really neat pictures and so much fun seeing her and friend getting ready!

And if you went on any of the Disney cruise ships with the Disney stars, let us know!

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Moviehole reports that per a reliable source Zac Efron and Brittney Snow have been approached to co-star with Disney pop star/actress Miley Cyrus in remake of the 1959 surfer movie, Gidget.  Cyrus would play the title role in the movie.

I’m not sure if most people even know about this movie.  So here’s some information:

Gidget is a Columbia Pictures feature film starring Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson, and James Darren in a story about a teenager’s initiation into the California surf culture and her affliated romance with a young surfer. Gidget was one of the first “beach movies” and was followed by two sequel films, various television series, several telemovies, and the spoof Psycho Beach Party. Gidget received one award nomination.

Neither Efron nor Snow have been officially signed to this project.

I think Cyrus would do well in a musical-comedy film.  Maybe she’d do a bit better on the musical than comedy side.  I’m very interested in a Cyrus/Efron team-up in a movie.  Especially if their movie is a musical comedy.  I’m just not sue about a Gidget remake.

Miley seems extremely eager to get her movie career going.  Having signed onto movie based on the young-adult novel, Wings (with the possibility of it turning into a Twilight-type franchise) and rumors that she’s enthusistically trying to land the role of Batgirl in the next Batman movie.

Do you think that Miley could hang-ten as a young surfer in a Gidget remake?  What do you think of Cyrus-Efron movie?

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The Globe’s Loosh Lips column broke the news stating:

“She was sort of hopping around the room and had even written some dialogue for herself. The problem is, some people aren’t really convinced Miley has the acting chops to pull it of.”

I think the the tabloid is just trying to generate buzz and sell papers.

Which I guess is what we’re trying to do as well by passing on this story.

But really I love Miley and enjoy reporting on what’s happening with the Hannah Montana star!  I doubt the validity of this report.  The previous Bat-movies were about getting “names” (e.g. Chris O’Donnell, George Clooney, Alicia Silverstone) into the franchise.  Current Bat-director Christopher Nolan understands that he must cast the appropriate actors for the roles as the actors in boh Batman Begins and The Dark Knight have been spot on in their performances!

Nevertheless, I am eager for Miley Cyrus to grew in her acting roles.  If Nolan thinks she can do a good job as Batgirl, then I’m onboard!  His Batman movies have been nothing short of OUTSTANDING!

Pretending that this story is true, what do you think of Miley Cyrus in the next Batman movie?  How do you think she’d be as Batgirl?  Is Miley ready to make the transition into a more grown-up role?

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Disney, as part of their viral marketing campaign at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, decided to open a real-life Flynn’s Arcade!  But participates didn’t exactly know what was going on.  They had to collect and decipher clues to learn where they should go…which was to Flynn’s Arcade.  Inside were 198o’s era video games.

Firsthowing.net has some very cool and very high-resolution pictures from inside Flynn’s Arcade!

Which made this next video make more sense, since this on the scene video is a little bit darker.  But nonetheless way cool!!  I’m digging this futuristic soundtrack, which is to be in Tron Legacy.  With the coolest reveal of the entire event being at the end!  The ultra-sleek and ultra-neat all-new lightcycle!!  As you can tell by those at the end, the fans love it.

Also read Katey’s Full Story, with pictures from this Tron SDCC event over at CinemaBlend.

So what do you think?  Do you wish you had been at this event?  Where you at this event?  What do you think of the next installment in the Tron universe?  Let us know!

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Selena Gomez and Ashley Tisdale recently attended “The Magic of Mentoring” Fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Selena and Ashley both look great!  Selena is very cute in her simple black dress.

Check out Celebuzz for more pictures from the fundraising event.

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The Walt Disney World Resort always strives to improve guest experience.  Disney spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez said the resort wants “to make it even easier for guests to utilize FastPass during their visits.”

What do YOU think of this proposed change?  Do you think it will improve guest experience?  Are you tired of walking all over the park to get your FastPasses?  Do you have suggestions on how to further improve this system?

What is Disney’s FASTPASS® Service?

Take advantage of Disney’s FASTPASS® service. You can enjoy the rest of the park while FASTPASS® saves your place in line.

To use Disney’s FASTPASS® service:

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E! news confirmed with Camilla’s rep that the couple are no more.

“Yes, it’s true, they have broken up,” says Brad Cafarelli. ”There is no third party involved, and they care deeply about each other and will remain friends.”

The Joe and Camilla story seems to go that Joe was dating Taylor Swift around the time of the filming for Love Bug.  Joe meets Camilla on the set and his heart swoons.  A nasty break-up ensues with Taylor (Editor’s note:  Will sides with Taylor on the break-up).

Monday morning, the rumor mill was working over-time on the middle Jonas’ love life.  Perez Hilton stated that at Sunday night’s show in Detroit, Joe cried a bit during the romantic songs Gotta Find You and Turn Right giving hints that Joe’s heart was aching.

The gossip blogger cites this video:

Maybe the first clue was the Boston show, Perez writes, where Joe removed on stage a necklace Camila gave him.

We know that Joe is heart-broken and wish him the best.  I’m sure there’s hordes of young girls around the world that are rushing to comfort him.

What do you think?

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“People perceive me as my character on High School Musical, as this blonde, bubbly, cute girl, but I’m 23 years old and my original hair color is brunette,” Tisdale explained. “So when I dyed my hair, I felt a little bit more edgier. I was just like, I need to share this with people. There’s a different side of me that people haven’t seen. The best part about doing an album is that you get to be yourself and talk through the music.”

“The whole message of this album is that I’m growing up…and I’m not just this Disney girl. I have another side of me.”

Spliced into the video interview is footage from the It’s Alright, It’s Ok music video. I think this video looks great!

What do you think?  Do you like Ashley’s new sound?  Do you prefer her as a brunette or blond?

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Remember these pictures that Selena Gomez posted to her Twitter page?

People reported that Taylor Swift had sent her good friend a birthday surprise in the form of a huge flower arrangement on the set of Wizards of Waverly Place.  We all assumed it was the yellow roses, Selena tweeted about to us.  Well, the Disney Channel star sets the record straight to Bop & Tiger Beat:

Even though, those weren’t Taylor’s flowers, that’s still VERY AWESOME that she sent Selena birthday flowers!

According to a Disney Channel spokesperson, Taylor contacted them to see if it was ok to send her friend the flowers, which obviously Disney authorized.  Very responsible of Taylor.  That’s probably why Selena never received our flowers!  Dang!  (just kidding)

We’re glad that Selena had a wonderful birthday full of happiness and surprises!  And so great that she has wonderful friends like Taylor.

Here’s a cute picture of the young celebs together last September.

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I’ve listened to Demi’s second album and it’s simply amazing!  Go get this  now!  It has a great blend of different genre songs.  This CD recently got me through a long commute home with lots of traffic.  So, thanks, Demi for de-stressing and energizing me!

Enjoy these videos from Demi’s visit to The View and let us know your thoughts on Demi’s new music.

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And boy does it look sweet!

Make sure you click on the HD button to watch it in stunning high quality!

What do think? After watching this trailer, are you MORE excited for Tron Legacy? How great was that chase sequence?

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So excited to see this on the Official Ashley Tisdale Facebook Page!!!

Ashley wants to chat with you! She will be holding a live webcast & chat on Thursday, July 30th at 8pm EST. You can RSVP now on her Facebook page. Stay tuned for more details.

Tisdale’s new album, Guilty Pleasure, is set to release on July 28!!!  You can pre-order over at the all-new AshleyTisdale.com.

I wasn’t so sure about the non-blond Ashley Tisdale.  I thought she looked great as a blond, playing Maddie Fitzpatrick on The Suite Life of Zack & CodyHigh School Musical and then as Sharpay in the movies.  But I’m digging this new look Ashley Tisdale!  It’s a good change for her – to show she’s growing up from the young Disney star.

Is Guilty Pleasure on your list to pick up this Tuesday?

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Thankfully that’s all about to change!

ComingSoon.net sat down with Disney’s Head of Production Oren Aviv at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con.  And Aviv gave all us Pirates of the Caribbean fans reasons to SHOUT!!

“We’re going to shoot ‘Pirates 4′ in April or May of next year.  We are going to release it hopefully in 2011 is the plan.”  He said that this time they would only be doing one movie this time that would “hopefully be the first of another trilogy.”

This is what I’ve been waiting to hear!

No word on whether previous Pirates director Gore Verbinski will be on board to direct the Pirates 4.  Though there’s rumors that uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney will hire a young up and coming director familiar with action movies.

Aviv did stress the main goal is to “get the story right.”  He mentioned that the new movie needs to be smaller in scale as the subsequent movies got bigger and more complicated.  He goes on to say “I want to kind of reboot the whole thing and bring it down to its core, its essence, just characters.”

The interview hinted that Captain Jack Sparrow’s back story could be the focus of the fourth movie.  Which would make sense if they wanted to “reboot” the franchise.

Disney, please don’t FULLY restart the Pirates series.  I do agree they should scale back a bit.  As much as I’ll miss the very lovely Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann, I think her’s and Will Turner’s story was successfully resolved.  Let’s focus more on the characters.  And especially the rivalry between Captains Sparrow and Barbossa!  Those were some memorable scenes from the trilogy.

Are you excited now that Pirates 4 has a shooting date?  What do you want to see in Pirates 4?  Let us know!

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Speaking of the Princess Peanut and figuring out how to be parents, Will and Shannon present to you their experience traveling to Disneyland and Walt Disney World with the Princess Peanut.

Back in May, the three Embracers of the Disney Magic, travelled cross-country from Maryland to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.  On the way home, however, they decided to take a slight detour to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.  This vacation marked the first time Will and Shannon took the then 2-month old, Princess Peanut on a plane and to a Disney park.

Hear their experience with:

• Getting through security check point & what to do with the car seat, infant carrier, base and stroller.
• Communicating with your significant other.
• How to  keep your baby happy during take off and landing.
• Tips for keeping you and your baby cool in the heat.
• Baby Care Centers at both the DLR and WDW.

So climb into the Mobile Studios with Will, Shannon, Princess Peanut and Ashley as we travel to the New Jersey and discuss How We Travelled to Disneyland and WDW with a Baby.

Are you ready to travel with your young child?  Have further questions on how to do it? Ask us!

Or have you traveled with young children?  We want to hear your stories and advice!

E-mail us at podcast@magicneverends.com or call the Voice Mail number at 206-350-2422.

Please review us in iTunes!

Don’t forget to check out the all-new, all-exciting MagicNeverEnds.com!

Episode Length: 1 hour 29 minutes 45 seconds

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Here’s a look at Alice’s costume from Alice in Wonderland

Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter costume:

The Red Queen’s costume:

And finally, the beloved White Queen’s gown worn by Anne Hathaway

Very neat that Disney Pictures posted these Twitpics!  Can’t wait to see more updates!

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Announced at the Comic Con panel is that the new movie is still about a year away from completion.  Concept art of the new lightcycles and car versions of the lightcycles were revealed.

I’m glad the earlier reports of the new movie just simply being called Tron were incorrect.  Tron Legacy sounds cool.  And since it’s been 27 years since the original movie, the “legacy” name could really work.

What do you think?  Are you excited for Tron Legacy?  Do you like this official name?  Tell us what you think!

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Simply stunning display of colors and maddness!

Walt Disney Pictures released new photos from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.  And they are both beautiful and distrubing (in a good way!).

I’m so far loving all the images coming from Disney on this film.  Tim Burton seems to have really captured the essence of Wonderland!  I’m digging all the vivid colors.

Check out the Alice in Wonderland photos on Walt Disney Pictures Backklot’s Facebook Photo Album.

While you’re over on Facebook, please become a fan of The Magic Never Ends Podcast page!

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Disney’s new fashion line features the preppy collegiate JONAS collection and the Wizards‘ boho-chic style.

See them displayed on Disney’s first ever Tween Back-To-School fashion show shot in Los Angeles and co-hosted by Jennifer Stone, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Chelsea Staub, JONAS.

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Good Morning America Performance on ABC at 8:30am.

The View Performance on ABC at 11am EST and 10am CST/PST.

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC at 12:30am.

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The Walt Disney World Resort has just released amazing Annual Passholder (AP) discounts for the stays most nights October 4 through December 24, 2009!!  This is occuring during some wonderful times at WDW, including Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, the eerie Halloween season and the most magical Christmas season!  Also during this time you have the hard-ticket events of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Are you an Annual Passholder?  If not, now might be a good time to purchase a WDW AP.  This is one of the reasons why, for the past several years, we’ve purchased an AP.

Here are the room rate deals:

Select Disney Value Resorts

• Standard Room $69 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 10/4 – 11/24/09.
  That’s 34% Off – A Savings of $36
• Standard Room $54 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 11/29 – 12/17/09.
  That’s 34% Off – A Savings of $28
• Standard Room $89 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 12/18 – 12/24/09.
  That’s 34% Off – A Savings of $46

Select Disney Moderate Resorts

• Standard Room $99 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 10/4 – 11/24/09.
  That’s 41% Off – A Savings of $71
• Standard Room $89 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 11/29 – 12/17/09.
  That’s 40% Off – A Savings of $60
• Standard Room $124 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 12/18 – 12/24/09.
  That’s 40% Off – A Savings of $85

Select Disney Deluxe Resorts:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Standard Room type

• Standard Room $169 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 10/4 – 11/24/09.
  That’s 41% Off – A Savings of $121
• Standard Room $139 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 11/29 – 12/17/09.
  That’s 42% Off – A Savings of $101
• Standard Room $229 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 12/18 – 12/24/09.
  That’s 40% Off – A Savings of $156

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts:
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney’s Old Key West Resort

• Studio Room $189 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 10/4 – 11/24/09.
• Studio Room $169 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 11/29 – 12/17/09.
  That’s 42% Off – A Savings of $126
• Studio Room $249 per night, plus tax*
  for stays most nights from 12/18 – 12/24/09.
  That’s 41% Off – A Savings of $176

* The number of rooms available at these rates is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price that a non-Passholder pays for the same room. Additional per adult charges apply if more than two adults per room.

Please see the Walt Disney World Resort web site for more details.

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At first read, I was upset.  Most networks provide free TV shows on their web site.  Why charge?  But it all depends on what content Iger means.  Is he talking about a Netflix-type site?  Or will it be Disney Channel and ABC programming that is currently offered for free?  Hopefully, he will provide further details.

What do you think?  Is Iger right?  Are you willing to pay for online streaming content?  Let us know!

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“@ddlovato Congratulations Demi! You sound unbelievable as usual …Jammin to it now!” Selena excitedly tweets to her best friend and Princess Protection Program co-star.

Demi’s Camp Rock co-star, Meaghan Jette Martin, tweets, “Congratulations @ddlovato!!!!!! You are such a rockstar. So talented. I love you!”

Have you picked up your copy of Demi’s new album? Let us know what you think about it!

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Decide from the following armies:

The Loyal Subjects of the Red Queen: www.facebook.com/RedQueenSubjects

The Loyal Subjects of the White Queen: www.facebook.com/WhiteQueenSubjects

The Disloyal Subjects of the Mad Hatter: www.facebook.com/MadHatterSubjects

I’m rooting for the White Queen as Anne Hathaway looks radiant and beautiful as the White Queen!  But I have a feeling that the Mad Hatter will win.

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