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Congratulations Joanne and D23fan for Winning MouseInfo's Camp Rock 2 Sweepstakes!

dlfreak — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:02:25 GMT

We're happy to congratulate MI reader Joanne from Los Angeles and MI Member d23fan, CA for winning MouseInfo's Camp Rock 2 Sweepstakes! Both will be receiving the Blu-ray Combo Pack of the film!

And for the Bonus Question...Mitchie's mom in the film is also the on-screen mother of Selena Gomez in which Disney Channel sitcom? The answer was Wizards of Waverly Place!

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Video of Maleficent Dragon Malfunctioning

dlfreak — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:50:22 GMT

Video has finally surfaced showing the Maleficent dragon's breakdown in Fantasmic! on August 28. In the video she briefly appears on stage and quickly shoots forward into an awkward position facing the river.

The following day, Disney made a public announcement that the dragon did in fact have "technical difficulties" and would be missing from the show for an indefinite amount of time.

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Happy Birthday edcub

kh_design — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:40:02 GMT

Happy Birthday edcub

We are practically twins, except you are 10 years older.

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Caribbean Cruise

kh_design — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:57:27 GMT

Sadly we will not be at Disneyland this year for our anniversary 16 Sep. We will be on a Caribbean Cruise in two weeks including; Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Haiti, our trip begins with BYU Cougars vs. Florida St. Seminoles at Tallahassee FL.

Last years anniversary trip report
http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/disn...erry-farm.html

Parking during Halloween Time?

JerrodDragon — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:38:12 GMT

Just reread Al Lutz last article and he was talking about how this summer the amount of parking has been getting close to full and we all remember last year how it got at Halloween time (super crowded)
He also said that Double the amount of "Special" event tickets are being sold this year for the event held at Disneyland plus Woc will bring people in.
soooo my question is how/where do people park when it gets too crowded at the two Parking Lots?

Do you think the amount of AP's will go down this year?

Disneymomof4 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:41:22 GMT

I was just thinking...almost everyone I know is not renewing their AP's this year. The reason they got their AP last year was because of the cost with their Birthday ticket. And now it is too expensive to get an AP. Do you think the number of AP's will go down this year?

Is This the End of Fantasmic?

TsWade2 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:10:54 GMT

Hi everybody,

I was so disappointed that Murphy the Dragon was collapsed and they don't know when will it returned. Does this mean it's the end of Fantasmic?:(

1 free ticket to WOC private party up for grabs 9/10/10

disneylandkitty — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:44:07 GMT

I have one free WOC party ticket to give away to one lucky Mouse Info member. MUST beable to meet me at the ticket boths at Disneyland at 4pm on Friday Sept 10th. The party is 4pm to 1am. I will be with my familly so once I give the ticket to you, unfortunately you are on your own. The person with the best poem why they want to go will be picked. Poems can be short and sweet or as long as they want. I will pick a winner at 7pm on Thursday.... Let the poem writing begin!!!!

Top 5 Summer Nightastics Events!

JerrodDragon — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:20:23 GMT

What were your Top 5 Summer Nightastics Events!?

Disney Celebration Button Update!

drseang — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:17:46 GMT

Hey everyone! I just renewed my AP for DLR last week and wanted to share what I have - so far - collected as far as celebration buttons! Please feel free to share yours! Here's to another year of upcoming buttons!

Paul Ngeny, 31, of Auburn, Calif., Wins Fifth Annual Disneyland Half Marathon

dlfreak — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:45:31 GMT

Paul Ngeny, 31, of Auburn, Calif., Wins Fifth Annual Disneyland Half Marathon

Records Set As Thousands Run Through Disneyland Resort, City of Anaheim and Angel Stadium of Anaheim for "The Happiest Race on Earth"

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2010) — Paul Ngeny, 31, of Auburn, Calif., led a record field of more than 14,000 registered runners Sunday at the fifth annual Disneyland Half Marathon, crossing the finish line first with a time of 1:07:24, beating the fastest Disneyland Half Marathon time by 41 seconds.

“The course was very nice and comfortable,” Ngeny said. “I liked running through the parks and all the music. I could keep on going for a hundred miles.”

Finishing just behind Ngeny was Eric Marenburg, 27, of San Diego, Calif., with a time of 1:12:10. Kevin Broady, 48, of Brea, Calif., finished third with a time of 1:12:43.

Rachel Booth, 29, of Mountain View, Calif., claimed the title of 2010 women’s champion with a time of 1:15:19, beating the fastest women’s finisher time in the history of the Disneyland Half Marathon by 00:04:04. Booth, who performed better than she expected, finished just 18 seconds off of an Olympic trial qualifier time.

"It was great. Magical," Booth said. "It's in Disneyland and it's just a happy day. Always enjoyable. Everyone was so loud and cheering."

The women’s second-place finisher was Theresa Lowry, 36, of San Diego, Calif., with a time of 1:19:05. Susan Loken, 47, of Phoenix, AZ, took third place with a time of 1:19:13.

Other notable finishers of the 2010 Disneyland Half Marathon are Jon Megeff, 47, of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., who won the men’s Master’s Division (age 40+) with a time of 1:16:57, Merryt Jackman, 41, of San Diego, Calif., who topped the women’s Master’s Division (1:28:16) and Scott Parson, 51 of San Jose, Calif.,(00:56:45), and Sandi Rush, 49, of Oceanside, Calif., (1:17:06), winners of the men’s and women’s wheelchair divisions.

The fifth anniversary of “The Happiest Race on Earth” welcomed its largest registration field as more than 14,000 runners from every U.S. state and 16 countries made the magical 13.1 mile journey. The course traveled through the two Disneyland Resort theme parks – Disneyland and Disney California Adventure - and along Anaheim streets, passing landmarks such as the Honda Center and running on the field of Angel Stadium of Anaheim, while Disney characters and festive entertainment inspired runners along the way.

Participants who completed the half marathon received a special edition medal featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle circled by a vibrant number “5” and running Mickey Mouse. Nearly 570 Legacy runners – those who completed all five Disneyland Half Marathons – received a special medal lanyard.

The third annual Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal was presented to approximately 2,350 runners who completed the Walt Disney World Marathon or Half Marathon or Disney’s Princess Half Marathon this year at Walt Disney World Resort and then also completed Sunday’s Disneyland Half Marathon. The Coast to Coast medal showcases the iconic “Partners Statue” of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse.

The 2011 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 2-4, 2011. Registration for next year’s Disneyland Half Marathon is scheduled to open Jan. 3, 2011.

During the 2010 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, Disney announced that Jeff Galloway, one of America’s foremost marathon trainers, will be the official training consultant to Disney’s series of endurance events, which has been rebranded runDisney. The new runDisney brand also includes a new website, rundisney.com, which will provide runners with a wealth of running-related content, from Galloway training videos to endurance tips to complete runDisney event information. Additionally, newly-launched facebook.com/rundisney will provide opportunities for the endurance community to connect and interact with runDisney.

About runDisney
The runDisney series is a program of half marathon and marathon events that provide runners unique opportunities to run through Disney theme parks. Race participants also get to earn Disney-themed medals, experience legendary Disney entertainment and guest service, and ultimately celebrate their accomplishments with a Disney vacation. The original event in the series, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA, takes place each January and features both marathon and half marathon distances. Other races at Walt Disney World in Florida include the Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Lady Foot Locker in February and the new Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon in October. The Disneyland Half Marathon takes place each September in California. More than 75,000 people participate in runDisney events each year. For more information visit rundisney.com.

September 5, 2010 - Complete Look at 2010 Disneyland Half Marathon

dlfreak — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:02:43 GMT

Before the sun rose this morning, the 5th Annual Disneyland Half Marathon had commenced. By the time many guests visiting Disneyland today were rolling out of bed, more than 12,000 people had completed the 13.1 mile journey that lead runners through both Disneyland Resort parks, Angel's Stadium, and the surrounding Anaheim area!

Top Honors went to Paul Ngeny of Auburn, CA for Men's and Rachel Booth of Mountain View, CA for Women's. Scott Parson and Sandi Rush came in first for Wheelchair. More than 14,000 people registered and an impressive 12,358 finished the race!

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September 5, 2010 - Complete Look at 2010 Disneyland Half Marathon

dlfreak — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:58:05 GMT

Before the sun rose this morning, the 5th Annual Disneyland Half Marathon had commenced. By the time many guests visiting Disneyland today were rolling out of bed, more than 12,000 people had completed the 13.1 mile journey that lead runners through both Disneyland Resort parks, Angel's Stadium, and the surrounding Anaheim area!

Top Honors went to Paul Ngeny of Auburn, CA for Men's and Rachel Booth of Mountain View, CA for Women's. Scott Parson and Sandi Rush came in first for Wheelchair. More than 14,000 people registered and an impressive 12,358 finished the race!

Jeff Galloway, the recently announced Official Consult for runDisney, was the master of ceremonies giving encouragement to the racers at the starting line. He was accompanied by the race ambassadors, Mickey and Minnie.

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A look at the Legacy medal and lanyard.

A closer look at the medal.

Coast to Coast medals.

Closer look.

Chip and Dale at the starting line.

Custom jackets.

Scott Parson from San Jose, CA is the winner of the male wheelchair division at the Disneyland Half Marathon. He finished in 00:56:46!

Parson gets his medal.

Paul Ngeny of Auburn, CA is the 1st runner to cross the finish line of the 2010 Disneyland Half Marathon. He finished with a time of 1:07:24!

Camera auto-focused on Mickey and Minnie, d'oh!

Ngeny gets his medal.

Ngeny not only took first place this year but he also set the record for the Disneyland Half Marathon with his finishing time of 1:07:24!

That beats previous record holder John Lucas—who won the race in 2008—by 41 seconds.

Eric Marenburg of San Diego, CA came in second place with a time of 1:12:11.

Kevin Broady finished in third for the men's with a time of 1:12:44.

Rachel Booth earned first place in the women's division with a time of 1:15:20.

Theresa Lowry finished second for the women's division with a time of 1:19:06.

Susan Loken finished in third for the women's division with a time of 1:19:15.

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Mickey and Race Director Mike Boone presented the awards to the race champions.

A look at the award statues.

Kevin Broady, Men's Third. (1:12:44)

Eric Marenburg, Men's Second. (1:12:11)

Paul Ngeny, Men's First. (1:07:25)

Susan Loken, Women's Third. (1:19:06)

Theresa Lowry, Women's Second. (1:19:05)

Rachel Booth, Women's First. (1:15:20)

Mickey in his tracksuit.

Jon Megeff (son accepting), Men's Masters (1:16:57)

Stacy Schafer, Women's Masters. (1:26:25)

Ralph Pieplenbos, Men's Wheelchair Third. (1:11:57)

Edwin Figueyoa, Men's Wheelchair Second. (1:07:12)

Scott Parson, Men's Wheelchair First. (56:45)

Kristen Messer, Wheelchair Women's Second. (1:33:03)

Sandi Rush, Wheelchair Women's First. (1:17:08)

Rachel Booth and Paul Ngeny first place champions.

A group shot of the race champions.

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September 4, 2010 - DLH Refurb Continues, Health Expo, Halloween Prep and More!

dlfreak — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:19:17 GMT

Halloween prep quietly continues throughout Disneyland with the Haunted Mansion closing. Plus, Disneyland Hotel refurbishment continues, Half Marathon weekend is in full effect, and more!

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September 4, 2010 - DLH Refurb Continues, Health Expo, Halloween Prep and More!

dlfreak — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:07:26 GMT

Summer Nightastic banners were swapped out for World Color promotional.

Umm... the show doesn't actually look like that.

Dude, I just can't wait to be part of your world!

As usual, the Start Line for the Half Marathon is setup at Mickey and Friends.

A trams-eye view until tomorrow.

Halloween decor coming very soon.

And some ghosts!

Tram was in the way but the Mickey Pumpkin is still backstage waiting to be assembled and placed in Town Square.

Indiana show-building exterior is in the middle of a much needed refurbishment.

Looks like the more riser platforms.

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Halloween Party adverts in the Esplanade.

Pushing APs at the Ticket Booths again.

Clothier's is still closed.

Still blocked off inside the shop, too.

Apple Pie Apple, yum.

Fresh brittle.

Flying off candy shelves near you. The pumpkin and rainbow apples both go for $9.95. A bit much, no?

Waitboard at about 11am.

A fun shot of the patriotic lamp-post banners before they make way for pumpkins.

The popcorn and churro ODV locations are getting refurbed with new sinks and hookups.

Sandy Claws is working his magic.

A better look at the sign.

A fun panorama at the New Orleans Square Train station, click to view the full image!

We finally tried the Tomorrowland Terrace new menu. All orders are now cooked to order meaning your food is not being prepared until you order.

This would be great if it didn't take us literally 15 minutes (I timed it) to get our food after we ordered it. Isn't counter service supposed to be FAST?

The food IS really tasty though. The grilled chicken sandwich above is a worthy successor to the crispy chicken sandwich (thanks in part to the guacamole) that it replaced. The Mahi Mahi wrap shown here is also quite delicious.

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The Downtown Disney stage is back to basics with no movie to promote. I imagine TRON will be taking over soon to promote ElectTRONica.

There is a fun setup near the ESPN Zone where you can get a free photo print-out, this is to promote the upcoming No Ordinary Family show which debuts later this month on ABC.

We went to the pilot screening at the Disneyland Hotel, the show was ok. It was pretty much The Incredibles meets ABC Family Drama.

The photo was fun, though!

Finish line for the marathon is at the beginning of Downtown Disney.

No access at the Disneyland Hotel past the Coffee Shop.

The Health and Fitness Expo is a fun free event.

Better look at the sign.

A stage area where various presentations were held.

US Olympian and marathon runner Jeff Galloway has recently become the Official Training Consultant for the recently launched runDisney.

Galloway and his wife run an average of seven marathons each year, including the Walt Disney World Marathon which Jeff has run in every year since it started in 1994.

Tried to make a hidden Mickey with the chairs.

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A look at all the runDisney medals.

Half Marathon.

Walt Disney World Marathon.

Disney Princess Half Marathon.

Glass sneaker.

With lift!

A look around the Expo.

The EXPO is also where runners pick up their packets. Check out our Look Inside update of the Expo with tons more photos!

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Goofy at his Kitchen. Flash didn't fire so the shot is muddy. :(

Just a dress rehearsal this afternoon.

It's almost like a before and after, haha.

Scaffolding up near the old dining complex. Demolition imminent?

A closer look at the work being done.

The pools were busy, you can see more scaffolding at the back.

Temporary bathrooms have been placed since the ones that were located across the way are inaccessible.

Euro Gifts sign is gone.

Hook's Point sign is also gone. No Crocs Bits and Bites either. Is there a DLR sign graveyard?

Wonder Tower is only accessible from the front.

A look up at the front.

A look up at the side.

Yet unconverted.

Liked this concept art of the Hungry Bear restaurant.

Our tram pooped out on us so we did a U-turn back to the station and did the unthinkable, crossed the tram route by foot!

On the way out we get another advert for Mickey's Halloween Party.

THE END!

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