<![CDATA[Walt Disney Boards - Message Boards & Forum Discussing The Genius Of Walter Elias Disney!]]> http://www.waltdisneyboards.com This is a forum based message board information and discussion site dealing with all things Disney. en Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:45:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/images/styles/disneyboard/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Walt Disney Boards - Message Boards & Forum Discussing The Genius Of Walter Elias Disney!]]> http://www.waltdisneyboards.com July 5th - Daily Disney History http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2716&goto=newpost Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:08:58 GMT _*Fact for the Day*_ Parker Brothers released the Disneyland Monorail Game in 1960. The object of the board game was to be the first player to...
Fact for the Day
Parker Brothers released the Disneyland Monorail Game in 1960. The object of the board game was to be the first player to complete the Monorail Ride and finish ahead of Casey Jr.

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1912 - Lyricist and songwriter Mack David (older brother of lyricist & songwriter Hal David) is born in New York City. Mack is best known for his work with movies and television in the 1960s, particularly his work on the Disney films Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland. Along with Jerry Livingstone and Al Hoffman, Mack wrote "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo"!

1928 - Character actor Warren Oates is born in Depoy, Kentucky. Best known for his roles in such features as Blue Thunder, Stripes, and The Wild Bunch, Oates portrays John Blythe in Disney's 2-part 1968 TV story The Mystery of Edward Sims.

1928 - Actress Katherine Helmond, the voice of Lizzie in the animated feature Cars, is born in Galveston, Texas. TV fans know her from the hit series Soap, Who's the Boss?, and Everybody Loves Raymond.

1929 - The Mickey Mouse cartoon The Jazz Fool is released. The 9th Mickey short to be released in 1929, it is a salute to two recent Al Jolson films, The Jazz Singer and The Singing Fool.

1944 - The United Seamen's Service, Inc. of Los Angeles, California, asks Walt Disney Studios to produce a patch for the Merchant Marine. An exhibition of wartime art of merchant seamen of the United Nations is scheduled at the Los Angeles County Museum from July 16 to August 13. In connection with this exhibition, The United Seamen's Service, Inc. wants to display this new Merchant Marine patch art at a public ceremony on Sunday, July 23. (Disney will have his artists create a patch for the U.S. Merchant Marine, recognizing their efforts in the conduct of World War II. Using one of their colorful characters, Battlin' Pete, the patch will show Pete knocking out a humanized torpedo!)

1950 - Singer-songwriter and actor Huey Lewis is born in New York City. Lewis sang "Once Upon A Time In New York City" for Disney's 1988 animated feature Oliver & Company and appeared in Disney's 2000 movie Duets (a Hollywood Pictures release) with Gwyneth Paltrow. (Music fans will know him as the lead singer for the 1980s rockers Huey Lewis and The News - who have appeared in concert at Disney World's Pleasure Island.)

1972 - Disney's live-action feature Napoleon and Samantha, starring Michael Douglas, Will Geer, Johnny Whitaker and Jodie Foster (in her feature film debut), is released.

1975 - Actor Dale Godboldo, a member of Disney Channel's The All New Mickey Mouse Club (for seasons 4-7) is born in Dallas, Texas.

1978 - Disney's live-action feature Hot Lead and Cold Feet is released in theaters. The comedy - about a tough father who is out to take control of a small western town with the help of his twin sons: one a gunfighter, the other a mild-mannered coward - features Jim Dale, Karen Valentine, Don Knotts, Jack Elam, and Darren McGavin.

1988 - Epcot's Maelstrom at the Norway Pavilion opens to guests.

1989 - Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 70-millionth guest!

1994 - Hollywood Records releases Angels In The Outfield an original Walt Disney Pictures soundtrack album.

1996 - The 500th Disney Store opens - in the Metro Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

1998 - Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoon compilation The Spirit of Mickey is released.

2002 - The Lizzie McGuire episode "In Miranda Lizzie Does Not Trust" debuts on the Disney Channel.

2005 - Rob Richards, the organist at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, receives the 2005 "Organist of the Year" award from the
American Theatre Organ Society.

2006 - It is announced that actor Jacob Young (JR Chandler on ABC's All My Children) will extend his role as Lumiere in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Originally scheduled to perform in the musical for ten weeks through July 16th, Young will now play the role through August 20th.

2007 - Epcot Vice President Jim MacPhee announces that the 257-foot-tall Mickey Mouse arm, glove and wand logo structure at Epcot is coming down. The structure (up since Disney World's 2000 millennium celebration) leans on Epcot's previous and future iconic figure, the Spaceship Earth Pavilion. ]]> Daily Disney History PolynesianMedic http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2716 15 Years Paris Disneyland http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2711&goto=newpost Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:28:04 GMT Julie Seibt, Calgary Herald Published: Friday, July 04, 2008 Perhaps a turbulent past has given Disneyland Paris double the reasons to celebrate... Julie Seibt, Calgary Herald
Published: Friday, July 04, 2008

Perhaps a turbulent past has given Disneyland Paris double the reasons to celebrate survival, or maybe it's the French 'Joie de vivre' - either way, the theme park has extended its 15th Year Anniversary Party for another year.

Euro Disney opened its doors in 1992 with expectations of a half million visitors on opening day - barely 50,000 showed up. Two years later, rumours of bankruptcy flew. The magic of refinancing and a new name, Disneyland Paris, brought a pixie dusting of hope. A vicious storm in December 1999 damaged the park and caused a shutdown for several hours in peak season. This followed a storm of labour disputes which resulted in strike action.

With a dose of French tenacity and lessons learned from Disneyland California, Florida's Magic Kingdom and Tokyo Disneyland, this fourth and largest "original" style theme park grew up as part of Disneyland Resort Paris, which welcomed 185 million visitors last year.

A 35-minute train ride east of Paris, the park encompasses land a fifth the size of the 'City of Light' and is now touted as the most visited tourist destination in Europe. Those statistics cause a serious stomach drop in Canadians who go to Europe for its history and culture.
But, if you can swallow the idea of a little Mickey in your European vacation, and if Cinderella's is the only castle your kids never tire of seeing, then here's what you'll need to know:
Disneyland Resort Paris includes 54 attractions at two Disney theme parks - Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios, as well as the entertainment and retail area of Disney Village.

What's different in Disneyland Paris? The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is a little better, the Indiana Jones ride is a roller-coaster with a loop rather than an "adventure ride," the carousel has more charm and hours of operation are shorter in the off-peak seasons.

In 2007, Disney Studios Paris launched a new attraction you won't find anywhere else. Crush's Coaster is a spinning, swirling roller-coaster where riders sit in a turtle shell and cruise the East Australian Current, made believable by an elaborate 'underwater' film set.

Another 15th anniversary 'gift' is the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a freefall thrill ride that can also be found at other Disney theme parks around the world.
Also new to Disney Studios is the Cars Race Rally where thrill-seekers hop behind the wheel of a convertible for the lure of the fast lane.

The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith, new to Disney Studios, launches riders from zero to 100 km/hour in less than three seconds - faster than it's Florida counterpart and California's retro coaster, California Screamin' coaster.

People watching is an attraction in itself, with European sophistication penetrating the American-style park. However, despite a smoking ban put into effect this April, we still saw plenty of guests lighting up outside the designated smoking areas this month.

Apart from new rides, festivities include a celebratory Once Upon a Dream Parade, spectacular fireworks and promotions like "kids under seven stay and play free."
The party, which began in April 2007, continues through March 2009. ]]> Disney International Bigbearsg http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2711 no spectromagic?? http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2710&goto=newpost Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:48:23 GMT my friend just told me they will not be doing spectromagic in august due to construction???? did anyone hear this yet??:confused my friend just told me they will not be doing spectromagic in august due to construction????

did anyone hear this yet??:confused ]]> Walt Disney General Discussion disneymom http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2710 <![CDATA[Disney's Wide World of Sports]]> http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2706&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:32:57 GMT Pics, reviews & more to come!

]]> Walt Disney World Activities WDBArnyVee http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2706 WDB Quizzes ! :D http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2705&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:13:00 GMT The 3rd quiz is now active :woot This quiz was put together by our own Practically Perfect Pygmy! :D Have fun answering the questions that the... The 3rd quiz is now active :woot

This quiz was put together by our own Practically Perfect Pygmy! :D

Have fun answering the questions that the skipper put together! ;)

Here's the link for everyone's convenience! Remember, the link is in the blue navigation bar and labeled WDB Quizzes :happy:

http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/quiz.php ]]> WDBArnyVee http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2705 WDW for Free? http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2698&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:46:32 GMT Now that I have your attention, here's an article I found about the best FREE things to do at WDW. Most of these things you should already know about, if not, then you'll learn something new today :)

Best FREE Things to do at Walt Disney World - Instructables - DIY, How To, offbeat, life - Lonely Planet Travel Tips Contest Entry ]]> WDW General Travel Discussion albino_pygmy http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2698 <![CDATA[Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Website '08 Updates]]> http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2697&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:44:05 GMT For many of you unfamiliar with Universal Studios, they have an awsome Halloween event called Halloween Horror Nights, and this year will be their... For many of you unfamiliar with Universal Studios, they have an awsome Halloween event called Halloween Horror Nights, and this year will be their 18th. On select nights in October, Universal Studios gets transformed into a completely terrifying experience with multiple well themed haunted houses, shows, and scarezones to walk through with scaracters popping out from all over just to scare the living daylights out of you. This year has just begun with the official website being updated from the previous year's to a small teaser site that will soon slowly grow larger and more impressive for the weeks to come. This thread will be used to discuss the ever changing website with it's updates and cool features, as well as the event itself.

For those of you who have gone to HHN before, you'll be pleased to know that this year is completely brand new, and Jack will not be returning again like he has been several years in the past. In 06 was their Sweet 16 where they celebrated the past 16 years of the event, Jack the Clown was there, and last year he was the 'ringleader' in the Carnival of Carnage, so it's great news to hear that he won't be returning for the 18th year of HHN. It's about time for someone new!

Website: Florida haunted houses and other behind the scenes information

Discuss. ]]> General Non-Disney Topics albino_pygmy http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2697 Magic Kingdom SpectroMagic and Liberty Square bridge refurb--Late August http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2693&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:36:34 GMT In case you're planning a visit to the Magic Kingdom in mid- to late- August, you should be aware that the Liberty Square bridge is going to be closed to all traffic from August 15-29. This means that there will not be a SpectroMagic parade on any of those days. However, to make up for the temporarily missing nighttime parade there will be a second Disney Dreams Come True parade each day at 7:00 p.m. ]]> Walt Disney World Theme Parks go2WDW http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2693 A History Lesson: Audio Animatronics http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2692&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:30:21 GMT Here is a short time line explaining the history and many developments in audio-animatronics technology over the years: *Early 1950s* Walt Disney... Here is a short time line explaining the history and many developments in audio-animatronics technology over the years:

Early 1950s
Walt Disney purchases a mechanical bird while vacationing in Europe. The souvenir becomes the inspiration for Audio-Animatronics technology.

1951
Work begins on “Project Little Man.” Roger Broggie and Wathel Rogers, pioneers in Audio-Animatronicstechnology, create a miniature figure that is programmed with cams, cables and tubes to mimic tap-dancing routines performed by the late Buddy Ebsen.

1963
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room opens at Disneyland. It’s the first show to feature Audio-Animatronics technology.

1964
The world’s first fully animated human figure, Abraham Lincoln, debuts at the New York World’s Fair in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. The figure causes a sensation, not just with the audience, but with Disney Imagineers, who were able to complete the figure in half the time they anticipated.

Audio-Animatronics figures are also in three other World’s Fair shows designed and produced by Disney: Carousel of Progress (featuring figures animated using a programming harness, a precursor of today’s motion capture systems), Magic Skyway and it’s a small world.

1964
Two Audio-Animatronics birds, Robin and Umbrella, appear in “Mary Poppins.” Walt Disney reinvests profits from the film to create MAPO, an organization within Walt Disney Imagineering dedicated to creating and innovating Audio-Animatronics figures.

1965
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – featuring the Audio-Animatronics figure of Abraham Lincoln (actually, a duplicate since the original was still performing at the World’s Fair) – opens at Disneyland.

1970
Audio-Animatronics technology enters the computer age with the use of DACS (Digital Animation Control System), a computer-controlled playback system for Disney shows and attractions. Imagineers also begin using the Anicon-Animation Console – for animating and programming figures.

1989
The first A-100 Audio-Animatronics figure, the Wicked Witch of the West, debuts as part of The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then known as Disney-MGM Studios) in Walt Disney World Resort. A-100 figures incorporate compliance technology that gives the characters more fluid and realistic movements.

1992
Pirates of the Caribbean opens at Disneyland Paris. Attraction features sword-fighting pirates figures.

1998
Hopper, the grasshopper from the Disney•Pixar film “A Bug’s Life,” is the most sophisticated Audio-Animatronics figure produced to date. Featuring 74 functions, the character appears in “It’s Tough to be a Bug!”

2002
The first portable, all-electric Audio-Animatronics figure, Meeko, the raccoon from the Disney animated film “Pocahontas,” appears. He’s in a basket carried by Pocahontas.

2003
The first totally autonomous Audio-Animatronics figure, Lucky the Dinosaur, makes his debut, at Disney’s California Adventure.

2006
The yeti, a major element of Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is the largest and most powerful Audio-Animatronics figure ever created by Walt Disney Imagineering. Standing more than 18 feet tall, the thrust of the yeti’s arm has the equivalent amount of force as a 747 jumbo jet.

2007
The Muppet Mobile Lab, featuring Muppets Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant Beaker, marks the first time that free-roaming Audio-Animatronics characters can interact and converse with each other, as well as with guests they encounter along their way.

2008
Mr. Potato Head in Toy Story Mania! at both Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios marks the first time that anAudio-Animatronics figure features lips with such a wide range of lifelike movements, can remove and re-attach a body part (his ear) and has digitally animated eyes that can look directly at the particular guest with whom he is conversing. Also, since Mr. Potato Head has more lines of dialogue than any Audio-Animatronics figure ever created by Walt Disney Imagineering, it has required more programming hours than any other figure.

Source: http://www.wdwnewstoday.com/2008/07/...istory-lesson/ ]]> Walt Disney General Discussion WDB News http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2692 Disneyland Did you know? Pirates of the Carribean http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2690&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:13:04 GMT Here’s a cheat sheet the Register’s Chantal Lamers wrote in 2006 when the Disneyland Pirates of the Carribbean was refurbished to reflect the Pirates... Here’s a cheat sheet the Register’s Chantal Lamers wrote in 2006 when the Disneyland Pirates of the Carribbean was refurbished to reflect the Pirates movies.
Here are some subtle and striking additions to the 14-minute revamped Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Look for a new pair of skeletons playing a “deadlocked” game of chess at crew’s quarters. Chess pieces were intentionally arranged so that neither crew member can win the game.

Imagineers added more bling, about 400,000 new gold coins, to the treasure room as well as an Aztec treasure chest prop from the movie.
As passengers drift through the Ghostly Grotto, a hologram of Bill Nighy’s character, Davy Jones, with his squirmy serpent beard, appears over a misty waterfall.

In the bombardment scene, Blackbeard, the former captain of the Wicked Wench, was replaced by Sparrow’s nemesis, Capt. Barbossa, who is played by Geoffrey Rush in the movie. Effects were added so that passengers can feel the explosions of cannon balls pounding the water’s surface.
Passengers get their first glimpse of Johnny Depp’s character, Captain Jack Sparrow (taking cover between two women’s clothing mannequins) at the well where pirates are dunking the mayor for information on Sparrow’s whereabouts. Look up from there for more enhanced silhouettes of two men sword fighting.

Sparrow pops up again in the chase scene, where he peaks out of a barrel over the shoulder of the “Poopy Pirate” holding the map and the key to the booty.

Fans might remember that a scene was altered in 1997, from the pirate admiring a pair of women’s panties to a chicken leg.

Look past Sparrow at a pair of pirates, who’ve looted gold and jewels, each being chased by a woman. Before the revamp, the pirates chased the women for platters of food.

Passengers get the ending to the tale and their third glimpse of Sparrow at the ramp out of the cavern. Sparrow, who replaced two pirates making an ill-fated attempt to hoist the treasure away, lounges in the town’s golden fortune and sings “Yo ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me).”
Sources: Disneyland; Disneyland Imagineers Jason Surrell and Kathy Rogers; “Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies” by Jason Sorrel.
The photo shows a hologram waterfall of Davy Jones, played by actor Bill Nighy, in the updated Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland in Anaheim. Photo by the Register’s Ana Venegas


SOURCE: http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...the-carribean/
]]> Disneyland Resort Theme Parks WDB News http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2690 Grand Opening of Celebration, FL http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2691&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:03:58 GMT Today, July 4th, marks the anniversary of the grand opening of the town of Celebration, Florida! :D Even though it was established in 1994, the... Today, July 4th, marks the anniversary of the grand opening of the town of Celebration, Florida! :D

Even though it was established in 1994, the official grand opening was not until two years later.

WHAT IS CELEBRATION?
It is the first planned community developed by The Walt Disney Company. While EPCOT Center was originally planned as an "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow", we all know that financial as well as other considerations dictated that the dream of Walt Disney be changed from a city to a new gated attraction. Celebration will be a true planned community including a downtown, health center, school, post office, town hall, golf course, single family homes, townhouses and apartments. Disney used the services of top-name architects in developing the plans for Celebration. The master plan architects were Cooper, Robertson & Partners and Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

LOCATION


Celebration is located on the south side of Route 192, five miles south of Walt Disney World at the intersection of I-4 and U.S. Highway 192 East

FACTS ABOUT CELEBRATION


Opening of Phase One:
  • July 4th, 1996
Size:
  • 4,900 acres, surrounded by a protected greenbelt of 4,700 acres
Population:
  • 20,000 people in 8,000 housing units
Government:
  • Unincorporated town within Osceola County
  • Two Community Development Districts will provide funding for the infrastructure of Celebration
  • Two community associations will manage the neighborhoods
  • The Walt Disney Company will own the downtown, golf course and office park
  • Home buyers will own their homes and land
Zip Code:
  • 34747
Amenities:
  • 18 hole public golf course
  • Public school
  • Offices
  • Health facility
  • Theatres
  • Walking paths
  • Nature trails
  • Village parks
  • Downtown lake
Total Investment:
  • $2.5 Billion
HOUSING
Unlike most planned communities, where different uses and housing types a developed in separate "zones", Celebration will blend townhouses, apartments and Estate Homes in the same neighborhoods. Plans call for a pre-40's type of town...classical architecture, garages behind the houses and everything within walking distance.


Restrictive convenants will dictate what homeowners can and cannot do in Celebration. The convenants will not be released until homes go on sale on November 18, 1995. Included in the convenants are six approved design styles for homes in Celebration....
  • Classical
  • Victorian
  • Colonial Revival
  • Coastal
  • Mediterranean
  • French
THE ESTATE HOUSE
Price range: $350,000 - $750,000
Bedrooms: 4 - 6
Baths: 4 - 5
Garage: 3 car
Square footage: 3,400 to 6,000 square feet

THE VILLAGE HOUSE
Price range: $200,000 - $315,000
Bedrooms: 3 - 4
Baths: 3 - 4
Garage: 2 - 3 car
Square footage: 2,200 to 3,200 square feet

THE COTTAGE HOUSE
Price range: $150,000 - $230,000
Bedrooms: 3 - 4
Baths: 2 - 3
Square footage: 1,700 to 2,450 square feet

TOWN HOMES
Price range:
$125,000 - $190,000 (Basic)
$190,000 - $300,000 (Luxury)
Bedrooms:
2 - 3 (Basic)
3 (Luxury)
Baths:
2.5 (Basic)
2.5 - 3.5 (Luxury)
Square footage:
1,300 to 2,350 square feet (Basic)
2,000 to 3,000 square feet (Luxury)

APARTMENTS
Rent range: $575 - $1,125
Locations: Many in buildings skirting the downtown area with some over stores


Apartment Sizes and Descriptions
  • 1 Bedroom/1 Bath
DOWNTOWN


Location: One mile back from Route 192


Town will include:
  • The Celebration Hotel designed by Graham Gund in association with Lindsay, Pope, Brayfield & Associates
  • Town Hall designed by Philip Johnson
  • Post Office designed by Michael Graves
  • Bank designed by Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates
  • Theater
    • AMC Cinema
  • Specialty Shops
    • Wyland Galleries
    • Celebration Store
    • Village Mercantile
    • Soft As A Grape
  • Bookstore
  • Restaurants
    • Max's Grille
    • Max's Coffee Shop & Bakery
    • Wm. J. Sweet
    • Columbia Restaurant
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.celebrationtowncenter.com/ee/
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]]> WDBArnyVee http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2691 Grand Opening of Celebration, FL http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2688&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:03:58 GMT Today, July 4th, marks the anniversary of the grand opening of the town of Celebration, Florida! :D Even though it was established in 1994, the... Today, July 4th, marks the anniversary of the grand opening of the town of Celebration, Florida! :D

Even though it was established in 1994, the official grand opening was not until two years later.

WHAT IS CELEBRATION?
It is the first planned community developed by The Walt Disney Company. While EPCOT Center was originally planned as an "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow", we all know that financial as well as other considerations dictated that the dream of Walt Disney be changed from a city to a new gated attraction. Celebration will be a true planned community including a downtown, health center, school, post office, town hall, golf course, single family homes, townhouses and apartments. Disney used the services of top-name architects in developing the plans for Celebration. The master plan architects were Cooper, Robertson & Partners and Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

LOCATION


Celebration is located on the south side of Route 192, five miles south of Walt Disney World at the intersection of I-4 and U.S. Highway 192 East

FACTS ABOUT CELEBRATION


Opening of Phase One:
  • July 4th, 1996
Size:
  • 4,900 acres, surrounded by a protected greenbelt of 4,700 acres
Population:
  • 20,000 people in 8,000 housing units
Government:
  • Unincorporated town within Osceola County
  • Two Community Development Districts will provide funding for the infrastructure of Celebration
  • Two community associations will manage the neighborhoods
  • The Walt Disney Company will own the downtown, golf course and office park
  • Home buyers will own their homes and land
Zip Code:
  • 34747
Amenities:
  • 18 hole public golf course
  • Public school
  • Offices
  • Health facility
  • Theatres
  • Walking paths
  • Nature trails
  • Village parks
  • Downtown lake
Total Investment:
  • $2.5 Billion
HOUSING
Unlike most planned communities, where different uses and housing types a developed in separate "zones", Celebration will blend townhouses, apartments and Estate Homes in the same neighborhoods. Plans call for a pre-40's type of town...classical architecture, garages behind the houses and everything within walking distance.


Restrictive convenants will dictate what homeowners can and cannot do in Celebration. The convenants will not be released until homes go on sale on November 18, 1995. Included in the convenants are six approved design styles for homes in Celebration....
  • Classical
  • Victorian
  • Colonial Revival
  • Coastal
  • Mediterranean
  • French
THE ESTATE HOUSE
Price range: $350,000 - $750,000
Bedrooms: 4 - 6
Baths: 4 - 5
Garage: 3 car
Square footage: 3,400 to 6,000 square feet

THE VILLAGE HOUSE
Price range: $200,000 - $315,000
Bedrooms: 3 - 4
Baths: 3 - 4
Garage: 2 - 3 car
Square footage: 2,200 to 3,200 square feet

THE COTTAGE HOUSE
Price range: $150,000 - $230,000
Bedrooms: 3 - 4
Baths: 2 - 3
Square footage: 1,700 to 2,450 square feet

TOWN HOMES
Price range:
$125,000 - $190,000 (Basic)
$190,000 - $300,000 (Luxury)
Bedrooms:
2 - 3 (Basic)
3 (Luxury)
Baths:
2.5 (Basic)
2.5 - 3.5 (Luxury)
Square footage:
1,300 to 2,350 square feet (Basic)
2,000 to 3,000 square feet (Luxury)

APARTMENTS
Rent range: $575 - $1,125
Locations: Many in buildings skirting the downtown area with some over stores


Apartment Sizes and Descriptions
  • 1 Bedroom/1 Bath
DOWNTOWN


Location: One mile back from Route 192


Town will include:
  • The Celebration Hotel designed by Graham Gund in association with Lindsay, Pope, Brayfield & Associates
  • Town Hall designed by Philip Johnson
  • Post Office designed by Michael Graves
  • Bank designed by Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates
  • Theater
    • AMC Cinema
  • Specialty Shops
    • Wyland Galleries
    • Celebration Store
    • Village Mercantile
    • Soft As A Grape
  • Bookstore
  • Restaurants
    • Max's Grille
    • Max's Coffee Shop & Bakery
    • Wm. J. Sweet
    • Columbia Restaurant
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.celebrationtowncenter.com/ee/


DISCUSS IT HERE: http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2691
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]]> Disney News To Know WDBArnyVee http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2688 <![CDATA[Fort Wilderness & Campgrounds]]> http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2687&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:38:29 GMT Pics, reviews and more to come! Image: http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/fortwilderness.gif Pics, reviews and more to come!



]]> Walt Disney World Resorts WDBArnyVee http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2687 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique comes to Tokyo Disneyland http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2684&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:54:12 GMT URAYASU, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo Disney Resort on Wednesday offered girls the chance to become the princess of their choice as it unveiled a new... URAYASU, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo Disney Resort on Wednesday offered girls the chance to become the princess of their choice as it unveiled a new 415-million-dollar hotel.

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, to open on July 8, houses the "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique" which can turn girls aged three to nine into Cinderella, Snow White or other screen princess.

The full service, including costumes, shoes, make-up, hair-styling, manicure and professional photography costs 25,000 yen (235 dollars).

The hotel's cheapest room is 31,000 yen during the off-season in January and February, while the top-floor premiere suite is priced at 500,000 yen a night.

The nine-storey venture is the third official hotel in the sprawling compound in the suburbs of the Japanese capital.

Oriental Land Co., which operates the Disney resort in Japan, invested a total of 44 billion yen (415 million dollars) to open the hotel, according to a company spokeswoman.

Tokyo Disney Resort is going under a major expansion this year, the 25th anniversary of its opening as the first Disneyland outside the United States, with a permanent Cirque du Soleil opening in October.

Unlike some other Disney parks overseas, Tokyo Disney Resort has been consistently successful, with trips to the complex almost a rite of passage for Japanese children. ]]> Disney International Bigbearsg http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2684 Double Fun Tickets Hong Kong Disneyland http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2683&goto=newpost Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:48:26 GMT (HONG KONG, June 30, 2008) - Hong Kong Disneyland announced the launch of a "Double Fun" Ticket today, that will allow Guests to experience the Park TWICE with one ticket this summer.

Beginning tomorrow (July 1, 2008), Guests who purchase the "Double Fun" Ticket, by adding HK$100 to a peak day admission ticket1 will be able to visit the Park twice during the summer season. The "Double Fun" Ticket is priced at HK$450 (adult), HK$350 (children) and HK$300 (senior); and will be available for sale at the Park's Main Entrance and from the Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express at MTR Hong Kong Station. Guests can re-visit the Park on any day of their choice, on or before September 17, 2008.

With the Beijing 2008 Olympic excitement approaching and in support of TVB's broadcast of this momentous event, the Park is proud to introduce "Mickey Presents Dream Sports Moments". On August 8, Hong Kong Disneyland will broadcast the opening ceremony live in the Park; joining the celebration of this auspicious occasion will be Mickey Mouse and his Gang, the Cast of High School Musical: LIVE! and 500 Disneyland Cast Members. In addition, from August 9 to 24, the Park will broadcast the gold medal highlights from the Beijing Event once a day. "Mickey Presents Dream Sports Moments" will fill the Park with a festive sporting spirit that will further enhance the Guest experience.

Hong Kong Disneyland will also host an Asia-wide school dance competition "High School Musical" My School Rocks! Asia Final 2008, inspired by the popular Disney Channel Original movie "High School Musical". In Hong Kong, enrollment began in May and students have been submitting videos of their choreographed performances online, for the public to vote on; these were created with one of the selected music from High School Musical original soundtracks. On the day of the finale (August 30), the most popular local team will represent the territory in a live competition, against top teams from other Southeast Asian countries and Taiwan. The champions will have the opportunity to rock the Park and entertain Guests by performing with the professional Cast of High School Musical: LIVE! the next day.

"We are excited to launch the 2-day 'Double Fun' Ticket, enabling Guests to fully experience the immersive and interactive attractions and entertainment, that the Park will be offering this summer," said Maple Lee, Vice President, Marketing, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. "Hong Kong Disneyland, as part of the local community, is just as excited about the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, as the residents of Hong Kong. By supporting TVB's live broadcast of the Games and by hosting Disney-themed sports-related events, we are ready to share the true spirit of sportsmanship with our Guests and the Hong Kong community."

With 2-days of access through the "Double Fun" Ticket, Guests of all ages can take the time to experience the array of attractions and entertainment the Park has lined up. Recently launched offerings include Turtle Talk with Crush, "it's a small world", High School Musical: LIVE! and the Muppet Mobile Lab. In addition, back by popular demand, Guests will once again be immersed in the fun-filled and "splashtastic" fun of Mickey WaterWorks Parade.

For more information about Hong Kong Disneyland's summer entertainment offerings, special sporting events, as well as the "Double Fun" Ticket, please call 1-830-830 or visit our website.

1. For further details, as well as the Terms and Conditions of the "Double Fun" Ticket, please visit our website.

HK$450.00 is about $58.00 US ]]> Disney International Bigbearsg http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/showthread.php?t=2683