MFL News & Deals – March 4, 2010
WDW NEWS
• Orlando Attraction Magazine is reporting that a Rock N’ Glow Dance Party, with DJ, will be held in the courtyard of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of Summer Nightastic!. The Magic Kingdom will have its own high-energy music with a toe-tapping street party with DJ.
<http://tinyurl.com/yezuhrz>
• Several new names have been added to Disney’s Sounds like Summer Concert series playing at the Epcot’s open-air American Gardens Theater from June 12 to July 31. The most recent additions are “Hotel California,” an Eagles tribute band, and “Beginnings,” a Chicago tribute band. For the complete list of performers and dates, visit our annual events page:
<http://tinyurl.com/y9vg9tu>
• The March Ft. Wilderness Campfire movie schedule has been updated.
<http://tinyurl.com/5st2r6>
• Great news for Florida Residents. Epcot has launched a contest just for you. “Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Grow Your Garden Instant Win Game & Community Garden Essay Contest” starts 3/8/10 at 12:00 AM, ET and ends 4/30/10 at 11:59:59 PM, ET. The promotion consists of an on-line “Grow Your Garden” Instant Win Game, and an on-line Community Garden Essay Contest. Individuals may play the Game once per day without submitting an entry into the Contest; however, individuals must play the Game at least once before being eligible to submit an entry into the Contest. 54 Instant Game Prizes will be given away consisting of a pair of 4-Day Dream Passes to Walt Disney World Resort. For the Contest portion, eligible Florida residents may nominate a non-profit community organization by submitting an essay and photograph. The contest grand prize will be a custom garden designed by Disney horticultural experts using some plants from the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. For more info info or to enter:
<http://wwww.epcotgardencontest.com/>
• The LEGO Store at Downtown Disney will be holding the following club meetings for March and April.
March Club Meetings: LEGO Games, March 13, 20 or 27
April Club Meetings: Prince of Persia, April 17 or 24
Club meetings are available for one hour prior to the Store opening on select Saturdays during the month. Cost per meeting is just $25 per child and includes a free, exclusive LEGO Club t-shirt, a $14.99 value, and bag of LEGO bricks and elements! Availability varies by store and pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 children per meeting. You must be a LEGO Club member to participate. Membership is free and you can join at the link below.
<http://www.LEGOclub.com>
• The PlayStation Blog says the new PlayStation Pavilion at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex provides the ultimate gaming experience. The evolving line-up of PlayStation titles and exclusives will play on 40″ HD TVs. The PlayStation Pavilion will also host on-site tournaments and “gamer nights” with high scores posted to leader boards throughout the Complex. The new pavilion is also outfitted with it’s own stage “where you can grab the mic and jam to your favorite tunes.”
<http://tinyurl.com/yhondtz>
• The Disney Parks Blog has made it official, Disney has broken ground on Fantasyland expansion project. There is really nothing new in the announcement, but if you haven’t seen the gorgeous 3-D table table images of the expansion it’s worth a visit to the blog just for those. Be sure to click on the images to enlarge them.
<http://tinyurl.com/yhpnhhp>
• According to The Pixar Blog, visitors to The Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park can now take in a new exhibit showing off some of the beautiful art created during production on Toy Story 3, as well as the first two Toy Story films.
<http://tinyurl.com/ydwjm7v>
• Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close in October 2010 to get a makeover with a new 3D film. The updated attraction will reopen sometime in 2011. Disneyland News put out sneak peek of the new Star Tours a while ago. You can see it on YouTube.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jQaHgsKhQ4>
• Effective Sunday March 7, 2010, the price for points at Disney’s Beach Club Villas and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas will increase from $106 per point to $115 per point. Additionally points at the Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will increase from $101 to $102 per point. For more info:
<http://tinyurl.com/yhdrj6a>
- Disney Vacation Club members might also be interested in the the DVC Points iphone app that was just updated on 3/2/10. The app will calculate the points needed to plan your next vacation and costs only 99¢ from the iTunes store.
App from iTunes Store: <http://tinyurl.com/yhj6stp>
• The Daily Disney has a nice pictorial spread of the Flower and Garden Festival. Also of interest are the “twist and sniff” stations in the France Pavilion’s Perfume Garden.
<http://tinyurl.com/ycr32a6>
WDW Magic has a great Flower and Garden Festival pictorial tour too.
<http://tinyurl.com/y95buy4>
• Treats from Tiana’s Cookbook: Recipes for Kids. You have to see thee adorable frog cupcakes. The Daily Disney has the recipe.
Recipe: <http://tinyurl.com/yjkcrxe>
Buy the Book: <http://tinyurl.com/yayahk2>
• Chip and Co. has some news of special ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at WDW with special entertainment at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Irish dishes at Fulton’s Crab House and Wolfgang Puck Cafe in DTD.
<http://www.chipandco.com/?p=7065>
-You can always get the latest dining news on our Dining Tips page:
<http://tinyurl.com/yctwcob>
• The Disney Food Blog has more info on the Garden Town Breakfast at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.
<http://tinyurl.com/y8aq4yb>
And the recipe for Grapefruite Cake from the Hollywood Brown Derby. I have to admit, I just love this cake!
<http://tinyurl.com/yener77>
• Mike Scopa visits Kouzzina on Disney’s Boardwalk.
<http://cot.ag/bK4LoG>
• Follow little Timmy from his point of view as he experiences his first trip to Walt Disney World Resort. Get park tips for parents along the way. This is really such a cute video. You’ll new to long into the Disney web site with your login and password info to view it at the link below.
<http://tinyurl.com/yf6v7o9>
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DISNEYLAND NEWS
• Sanuk shoe store located in Downtown Disney is set to shut down as early as March 14 when a temporary agreement with Disney ends. While Disney and Sanuk are in talks to find a new location within DTD, nothing has been found yet. The existing Sanuk location was a temporary agreement until Ridemakerz, next store, could begin its expansion into the space. Ridemakerz is also set to close on March 14 to begin construction. The Sanuk store has become popular with tourists with tired feet who want to keep walking around the parks.
• Disneyland News has uploaded a new video to promote the 2010 Food & Wine Festival at Disney’s California Adventure. The Festival runs from April 16 to May 31, 2010.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKgViI18taM>
• The Disney Parks Blog has news of “Disneyland 1955 – Pin-vited Press Event” on Saturday, July 10, at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This hard-ticket event will be an opportunity for Guests to pretend like it is the opening day “press event” for the Happiest Place on Earth. There are 55 unique items created for especially for this event ranging from individual pins to boxed sets to framed sets. Guests who attend the event will have the first opportunity to purchase these items, enjoy a continental breakfast and participate in games and trading activities. Registration for this event started yesterday via DisneyPins.com. Cost is $65 per person and includes commemorative gifts (including an event exclusive tee-shirt). Guests who register between March 3, 2010 and April 3, 2010 will receive one (1) Early Bird pin. To see photos of some of the items offered click below:
<http://tinyurl.com/ykrshxx>
• The Indiana Jones Adventure celebrates 15 years and Disney Parks Blog has some tips for things to look for while waiting in line.
<Indiana Jones Adventure celebrates 15 years>
• The DIS Unplugged blog pays a visit to the RIDEMAKERZ store at Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort.
<http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/03/03/ridemakerz/>
• Get tips for pin trading from the Orange County Register.
<http://tinyurl.com/yb3ygwt>
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THOSE OTHER THEME PARKS
• Guess what! The Universal online brochure has height restrictions listed for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. To ride Dragon Challenge kids will need to be 54″, 36″ is the requirement for Flight of the Hippogriff, and children must be at least 48″ for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. You can browse the brochure online.
<http://tinyurl.com/yzlx7b3>
• The April 1st and 2nd Ellen DeGeneres Show will be filmed at Universal Orlando and will give a sneak peek at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The taping will be on March 28th at the Lagoon Stage out in CityWalk. For tickets, click the link below.
<http://ellen.warnerbros.com/tickets/>
• I just learned this bit of news today from USA Today: At the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, guests can choose a wake-up call recorded by Alice Cooper, Brian Johnson of AC/DC, Vince Neal of Motley Crue, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sugar Ray and Nickelback. Guests at Universal Orlando’s two other on-site hotels – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort – can get woken up by calls from the Cat in the Hat, Spiderman, Olive Oyl or Betty Boop.
• The March edition of Velvet Sessions will feature Blue Oyster Cult, know for songs like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Shooting Star,” “In Thee” and more. The March 25 concert is part of the monthly Hard Rock Hotel happening that features specialty drinks, finger foods and a lobby concert for $25 (Admission is $30 at the door). Visit the link below for details.
<http://www.velvetsessions.com>
• SeaWorld has a Penguin Encounter Cam. Thanks to Theme Park Insider for pointing it out.
<http://www.seaworld.com/sitepage.aspx?PageID=618>
• A new musical show based on the Rock Band video games will make a tour stop at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer. The “concert-like” show features live singers performing karaoke-style to songs from Rock Band video games. Prior to each 30-minute performance, theme park visitors will compete on Rock Band drums, guitar or bass game devices — with the top scorer climbing on stage to jam with the singers for the final song of each set. Look for it in the Boardwalk Ballroom from Aug to 15.
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RUMOR MILL
(where everything is pure speculation)
• According to Studios Central forum, Prince Dastan (Prince of Persia) will be appearing for meet ‘n greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios sometime starting in May and Lotso, the lovable bear from Toy Story 3. will come out to meet ‘n greet this summer.
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DISNEY ODDS & ENDS
• “Pinocchio Wishes Upon A Star” by Thomas Kinkade will be released March 2009. The Disney Edition is similar to that of the Standard Numbered Edition, but will only be available at Disney Parks and Resorts.
Image: http://bit.ly/9spGIw
Details: http://bit.ly/dtVbmF
• The new, state-of-the-art ETX auditorium at AMC Pleasure Island 24 at Downtown Disney will feature “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” in 3D when the movie opens on March 5. Typically, films shown in the ETX auditorium will cost $2 more than other screens, but word is that “Alice” will cost $4 more to view there.
• The Disney Store has just released new T-shirts that picture many of our favorite Disney Characters along with the saying “I’m Going to the Disneyland Resort” or I’m Going to the “Walt Disney World Resort”. These T-shirts come just in time for many of you who are planning trips to the parks this Spring and Summer – so pick up your shirt and get ready for your fantastic, fun and memorable journey to Disneyland!
<http://tinyurl.com/y8aw7gj>
• According to Collider.com, park-goers can expect to see a computer animated Tron TV show sometime in fall 2011 on either ABC or new “boy channel” Disney XD. Also expect some Tron-themed changes to be implemented at the Disney theme parks. According to BSD, in addition to being flooded with Tron merchandise, Tomorrowland could see some attraction tweaks such as the arcade next to Space Mountain being converted into “Flynn’s Arcade” for example. Additionally, Walt Disney Imagineering is working on a “Tron experience” that would debut in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland sometime around 2012.
<http://tinyurl.com/ydc5bor>
• Silive.com has a five part interview with Disney’s new CFO, Jay Rasulo. It’s all great reading peppered with some gems. You can access all five parts from the link below (look to right index for other links). Of particular interest in part five is this info: Disney last year purchased 15 acres of prime land in National Harbor, located about 8 miles south of Washington, D.C., with initial plans calling for a Disney-themed hotel. This isn’t new news, but some readers may not have heard it.
<http://tinyurl.com/y9lx8tp>
• The Disney Channel and Disney XD have announced their programing plans for 2010-11. To see a list of what’s coming, click the link below.
<http://tinyurl.com/yec534m>
• Further aligning the strength of Marvel’s hugely popular characters and stories with the burgeoning Disney XD brand and global reach, an all-new animated series, “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” will debut in fall 2010 on Disney XD and DisneyXD.com. Disney has big plans for the Marvel characters. To discover some keep reading at the link below.
<http://tinyurl.com/yggjyua>
• Read a review on Disney on Ice’s “Finding Nemo.”
<http://tinyurl.com/y8shx43>
• Slash Film has been busy searching Disney animated films for Easter Eggs. We’ve already showed you the ones for Toy Story 3 but here’s a few more films.
Up: <http://tinyurl.com/ngdkqz>
Wall-E <http://tinyurl.com/6bsc2y>
Ratatouille: <http://tinyurl.com/mlmpog>
• Stitch Kingdom is giving away two copies of The Princess and the Frog on Disney blu-ray and DVD combo pack including a DisneyFile digital copy (valued at $49.99 each) in a random drawing contest. Just visit the link below and sign up in the form box to enter. Ends March 19.
<http://tinyurl.com/yed3lpg>
For Alice in Wonderland fans, Stitch Kingdom is giving away an awesome Alice in Wonderland gift pack valued at approximately $110 and consisting of: an Eat Me/Drink cap from New Era, a Mad Hatter Kubrick and Chesire Cat Be@rbrick collectible set and a Mad Hatter tee (men’s large). Just visit the link below and sign up in the form box to enter the random drawing contest. Ends March 13.
<http://tinyurl.com/ya8vrwg>
• Today’s “Wayback Tour” delves into the history of the the Liberty Belle Riverboat. Join Jack Spence as he begins Part 1 of what looks to be a fascinating bit of Disney park history.
<http://tinyurl.com/y888qll>
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MONEY SAVERS
• If you use any of our Amazon, New Egg, Walmart or iTunes links in this issue to make a purchase be sure to email Joanie at contest@themouseforless.com and let her know to give your 3 contest credits. You could win a $25 Disney Gift card in a random drawing on April 1. You do not have to make a purchase of any type to be entered in the drawing, there are lots of ways to earn contests credits on The Mouse For Less list and more ways coming during our birthday celebration on March 15th. Watch for details.
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themouseforless/>
• Southwest is back with their usual Click ‘n Save Sale, valid through June 24, for travel Monday through Thursday. Fares require a 14-day advance purchase and must be booked by March 4, TODAY.
<http://tinyurl.com/ya5kokd>
• Touring Plans has released “Lines”, a free members-only iphone and ipod touch app for TouringPLans.com subscribers on iTunes.
Download from iTune: <http://tinyurl.com/y9jyqpc>
Read a review of the online version: <http://tinyurl.com/yk7pb8l>
• Buy Curious George 2 and get a $5 rebate on Groceries. The movies contain a reward code that must be entered at CuriousGeorgeGroceryCash.com. Once the code is entered, a $5 Grocery Cash Discover rewards card will be sent within several weeks. Valid until 6/30/10.
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0028RY4LE/disneydollarle07>
• Buy any Pedialyte product and a copy of Disney’s My Friends Tigger and Pooh DVD and get a $5 rebate. Eligible titles: Super Duper Super Sleuths– on DVD April 6, 2010; Tigger, Pooh and a Musical Too; Friendly Tails; Super Sleuth Christmas Movie; Hundred Acre Wood Haunt.
Super Duper Super Sleuths: <http://tinyurl.com/yg7gvca>
Tigger, Pooh and a Musical Too: <http://tinyurl.com/yz35m66>
Friendly Tails: <http://tinyurl.com/ybjc6jp>
Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: <http://tinyurl.com/yzxxnul>
Hundred Acre Wood Haunt: <http://tinyurl.com/yjpq5b6>
Rebate Form: <http://tinyurl.com/yz2t38x>
-To make this deal sweeter print these coupons for Pedailyte 33.8 oz Fruit Flavor:
Buy one, get one free: <http://pedialyte.com/BOGOcoupon>
$1.50 off at Target: <http://tinyurl.com/ygoytc9> (choose “Health Care” in the left menu)
• Get two select Wii Games at Walmart for just $30
<http://tinyurl.com/y9lwcxz>
• Amazon has the Wii game Animal Crossing: City Folk on sale for just $19.99 (regularly $49.99)
<http://tinyurl.com/yl7olul>
• Hollywood Tans is offering a Tan for Free Day on Saturday, March 6. Offer includes the Mystic Spray Tan. Call to see if your local store is participating.
• Download a free historical fiction “Booth’s Sister” ($10 value) by Jane Singer. Remember you can download free Kindle readers for iphone or ipod touch, PC or Blackberry.
<http://tinyurl.com/yhe64g3>
• Free printable coloring greeting cards for kids.
<http://tinyurl.com/ybay2j4>
• Today we have some great Wii game deals for you from New Egg.
Anubis II – $5.99
http://bit.ly/cJfu51
Alien Syndrome – $5.99
http://bit.ly/arJfoP
Story Hour Adventures – $7.99
http://bit.ly/aXiPU8
Nerf N Strike (Game Only) – $7.99
http://bit.ly/cU9Vce
Spyborgs – $7.99
http://bit.ly/bm2GS5
Movie Games – $7.99
http://bit.ly/9EfBdV
My Sims Party – $7.99
http://bit.ly/aL2fyD
Guiness Book of World Records – $8.99
http://bit.ly/a6PrTv
Ten Pin Alley 2 – $8.99
http://bit.ly/aihEL6
Ultimate Band – $8.99
http://bit.ly/ceVktv
Charm Girls Club: Pajama party – $9.99
http://bit.ly/cJMCPO
Cruise Ship Vacation Games – $9.99
http://bit.ly/dkeKRI
Game Party 2 – $12.99
http://bit.ly/ahgXAF
G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra – $12.99
http://bit.ly/cmdz2H
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AMAZON DEALS
Please be aware that Amazon.com adjusts prices frequently and often, the
prices listed below are subject to change at any time.
Come On In
by R.L. Burnside
Price: $2.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GXZB68/disneydollarle07>
CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB ( 2 X 2GB ) PC3-10666 1333MHz 240-pin DDR3 CL9 Dual
Channel Desktop Memory Kit – TW3X4G1333C9DHX
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Price: $84.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0014BOQ54/disneydollarle07>
Xbox 360 Power Base Inductive Charging Dock
List Price: $29.99
Price: $19.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00332F3QI/disneydollarle07>
Death Proof [Blu-ray] (2007)
List Price: $29.95
Price: $9.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001F0TM5I/disneydollarle07>
Sex and Death 101/Heathers [Blu-ray]
List Price: $29.97
Price: $12.49
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002PM8Q0W/disneydollarle07>
My Sister’s Keeper (2009)
List Price: $19.98
Price: $9.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001OQCV1K/disneydollarle07>
The Best of Whose Line is it Anyway? (2009)
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Price: $12.49
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001U3ZYX4/disneydollarle07>
The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season
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Price: $19.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001L1S1PI/disneydollarle07>
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
List Price: $99.99
Price: $62.99
Post-purchase rebate: $20.00
Price after rebate: $42.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002ID8R3Y/disneydollarle07>
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 [Mac]
List Price: $99.99
Price: $62.99
Post-purchase rebate: $20.00
Price after rebate: $42.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002ID8R34/disneydollarle07>
Adobe Premiere Elements 8
List Price: $99.99
Price: $80.54
Post-purchase rebate: $20.00
Price after rebate: $60.54
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002IJA1DM/disneydollarle07>
Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements 8
List Price: $149.99
Price: $124.73
Post-purchase rebate: $30.00
Price after rebate: $94.73
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002IJA1DC/disneydollarle07>
McAfee AntiVirus Plus 1User 2010
List Price: $39.99
Price: $9.99
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002GUUM3W/disneydollarle07>
Beth’s Job (Green Light Readers Level 1)
List Price: $3.99
Price: $1.57
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0152067167/disneydollarle07>
The Perfect Thanksgiving [Bargain Price]
List Price: $6.99
Price: $1.79
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002XULZNQ/disneydollarle07>
Step 2 WaterWheel Activity Play Table
List Price: $42.99
Price: $28.61
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000641DPQ/disneydollarle07>
