MFL News and Deals 7/24/10
WDW NEWS
• According to Wesh.com, several cases of Dengue Fever have shown up in Central Florida, but it is unsure if the virus is in the mosquito population.
• Touring Plans blog has some gorgeous photos of Big Thunder Mountain and Expedition Everest in their Photo Face-off.
• For golfing fans, the English Disney Blog gives some background on the golf courses of Walt Disney World Resort.
~Plus, Kids learn rules of golf at Disney.
• Richard Petty Driving experience is the fast track to fun and one of the most difficult tracks RPDE offers according to the Orlando Sentinel.
• Makin’ Memories blog shares a recent Victoria and Albert’s experience.
• Orlando Attractions Magazine has more info on the The Last Tour to Endor event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Celebration V.
• Amusement Park Inside continues it’s Downtown Disney tour, this time with wonderful photos of the West Side.
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AMAZON DEALS
Mystery Science Theater 3000, Vol. XV (The Robot vs. the Aztec Mummy / The
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Girl in Lovers Lane / Zombie Nightmare / Racket Girls) (1994)
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Mystery Science Theater 3000, Vol. XVII (The Crawling Eye / The Beatniks /
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Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts – Nintendo DS
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The First Years Jet Stroller – Princess Pink
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Aqua-Pedic Mesh Lounge
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Vanishing America: In Pursuit of Our Elusive Landscapes [Hardcover]
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A Very New York Christmas [Hardcover]
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus [Hardcover]
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College Girl [Hardcover]
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DISNEYLAND NEWS
• The Disney Parks Blog continues posting historical videos–this time a look back at the opening of New Orleans Square.
• DIS Unplugged takes its culinary quest to Disneyland’s Celebration Roundup and BBQ
• MiceChat has a little bit of everything in a new post: Downtown Disney’s New Restaurant; Fantasyland Sneak Peek; L.A. Zoo; Hong Kong Disneyland; and Disney’s resort in Hawaii.
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DCL NEWS & OTHER DISNEY DESTINATIONS
• Disneyland Paris is having a flash sale until noon UK time on July 27th that offers a 50% savings plus kids stay and play free. Includes a Disney hotel, tickets to both Disney parks each day and breakfast. Travel is for now until Sept 30, 2010. UK residents can book at the link below.
~US residents may be able to book through Expedia.co.uk.
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THOSE OTHER THEME PARKS
• Friday night 132 people were on the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Orlando when the ride got stuck upside down. This was a developing story at this writing on Friday night. Check the link below for updates.
~But wait! It’s Saturday morning and apparently the ruckus was caused by a trapped rider who called 911, resulting in WESH 2, another Orlando television station, even had a helicopter over Universal, according to the Examiner.
• Quick Shot: Are crowds at WWoHP causing a problem for employee parking? Photo courtesy of Theme Park Insider.
• Orange County Register has details on Knott’s Halloween Haunt for 2020.
• The Examiner talks about the clues that Universal Orlando gradually gives as it builds its Halloween Horror Nights website.
• Orlando Attractions Magazine takes a look at what’s new at SeaWorld
• Thousands of the world’s most-devoted Harry Potter fans flocked to Orlando for Infinitus 2010, a Harry Potter conference at Universal Orlando that took place July 15 – 18, 2010. Inside the Magic has photos and info about the party.
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RUMOR MILL
• Al Lutz over at MiceChat has pretty big news (still in the hearsay stage) about new hours for Disney California Adventure park. It seems Disney is getting close to announcing year-round 8 pm weekday closing times in the off-season with at least one World of Color show performance per evening and a 10 pm closing with multiple shows per night on weekends.
• Screamscape is reporting that Ghost Galaxy, the haunted version of Space Moutain at Disneyland, will likely see some new upgrades and effects added this year.
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DISNEY ODDS & ENDS
• The news just keeps coming out of Comic-Con, but perhaps the most entertaining is Captain Jack Sparrow’s message in a bottle…but I’ll let Blue Sky Disney blog tell you about that. Be sure to click the “message” link to see the video.
~Plus, Disney has released video from yesterday’s TRON: Legacy panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and stars from the December 2010 release. You can see it on LaughingPlace.com.
• Disney launches TRON for the iPhone and iPod Touch at Comic-Con serving as fans ‘Golden Ticket’ to Disney’s ComiTRON offsite event.
• Read Stitch Kingdom’s account of the Tron Scavenger Hunt for Flynn’s Arcade at Comic-Con and what the reward was for those who completed it. Leave it to Disney to build a theme park attraction on the fly.
• Plus, Disney has an official TRON: Legacy web site.
• Following it’s recent purchase of the iPhone game company Tapulous for $35 million, and a number of other game companies over the years, rumors are that Disney is about to buy Playdom for around $600 million. Playdom is the hottest property in town and the No. 1 social game company on MySpace and also makes games for Facebook. So, could Disney be gearing up to give Farmville a run for it’s money?
• Veteran Disney producer/writer JYMN MAGON has begun a series of live web events aimed at Disney fans, animation aficionados, and aspiring writers & artists. The webinars will take place on August 7 and 8 at 3 different times. Cost is $10, but a discount of 50% is offered for registrations received by August 3rd. Get more info and register at the site below.
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• Mouse Planet staff writer Chris Barry talks about Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in his article about collecting “Disney Stuff”.
• Jim Hill Media tells about special talks last Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Walt Disney Family Museum in honor of Disneyland’s 55th anniversary.
• See a slideshow of Phineas and Ferb at Dodger Stadium.
• Every Day Disney blog has another of those ever so cute Pook-a-Looz Pook-a-Sode installments.
• If you have a little free time for Disney trivia, check out this list of 50 things you didn’t know about Disney (but I’ll bet you do).
• OMG: Justin Bieber will do ‘C.S.I.’!
~Plus, Joe Jonas wants to go from Disney to the dark side.
• Discover 10 “beyond the basics” things to pack for a family road trip over at Traveling Mamas blog.
• Hear’s the Buzz: Did you know the Disneystore.com has a blog? Neither did I.
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MONEY SAVERS
(Please be aware that we have not verified these deals and it’s best to call ahead before going out of your way for any deals.)
• Don’t forget that Walt Disney World Tickets may be going up on the first Sunday in August. Disney has typically raised prices at this time for the past 3 years. Good discounts for Disney tickets can be had through Undercover Tourist. You can also get select Universal tickets at a discount through this vendor as well. All prices shown include tax and delivery fees. Ticket sales help to support giveaways on the MFL List.
• Looks like there’s an airfare war going on. Fares from $49 each way. Here’s how sales compare:
AirTran: Travel 8/2 – 11/17; Book by 7/27 10 days in advance; Blackout dates July 24, 25, 31 and August 1, 7, 8
American: Travel 8/17 – 11/17; Book by 7/29 21 days in advance; Saturday night may be required
JetBlue: Travel 9/7 – 11/10; Book by 7/27 up to 21 days in advance
• To kick-off new service from Orlando, Virgin America is offering a fare sale on nonstop flights from Los Angeles, starting at $149 each way, and San Francisco, starting at $199 each way. Travel must occur between October 6, 2010 and November 17, 2010. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 PDT on Aug. 2.
• Farecompare has advice for the best time to buy airline tickets to Orlando.
• Look for a coupon in specially marked packages of Wholly Gaucamole for one adult admission to Sixflags for the price of a kids ticket. The coupon says “limit 4 per customer”.
• On August 14th, at local Disney stores, kids can make a Perry the Platypus inaction figure at 11 am and 1 pm. Minimum age for participation is 3 years.
• Until 7/25 at 11 pm PST, Shutterfly members can get 75 free prints with code FACEBOOK75
• Get a 4 free KidzBop music downloads at Macy’s web site.
~Plus, download free Swing Set plans from BYO Swing Set web site.
• Print this coupon for $4 off 2 entrees at Chili’s until 8/4.
• Print this coupon for 50% off Star Wars items until 7/26 or use BUJ8050C to get 40% online purchases.
~Plus, through July 29, get a $10 bonus card when you purchase a $50 Border gift card
• Print these coupons for $25 off a $75 purchase and $50 off a $150 purchase at Lane Bryant until 8/1
• There are only a few days left to get any 2 editions of the 2010 Entertainment for Just $10 plus $1 shipping! The 2010 Entertainment Book is good through Nov 1, 2010. Discounted theme park tickets are now available online for those who purchase an Entertainment Book. Attractions are nationwide and include Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Cirque Du Soleil, Blue Man Group, Six Flags, Medieval Times and other Orlando Dinner shows, Broadway shows and more. Purchases can be made as soon as you buy your book and are good for any edition of the Entertainment Book.
