SLEEPING BEAUTY CASTLE - Virtual View
Once upon a time … and ever after … Sleeping Beauty Castle has been the central landmark of Disneyland since Opening Day in 1955. This 360-degree view, taken from the eastern shore of the Castle moat, captures the beauty and tranquility of this real-world fairy tale, a structure that virtually defines "Disney Park."

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This Day In Disney History...

1986	Basil the Great Mouse Detective released to US cinemas. It had already been released in the UK under the title Basil of Baker Street.
1993	Alassin's Oasis a dinner theater Aladdin-themed show started in the once Tahitian Terrace at Disneyland.
1999	Summer of Sam released

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   "Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation."

                                      Walt Disney

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'Little Mermaid' to close on Aug. 30

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7/2/2009

Broadway tuner "The Little Mermaid" will shutter Aug. 30, after a run of less than two years.

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Disney Interactive Studios debuts stereoscopic 3-D gaming on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii 3-D arrives to this generation of home console gaming. Disney Interactive Studios will be bringing two of its upcoming movie-based games to current generation game systems in stereoscopic 3-D. G-Force (on Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3) and Toy Story Mania! (Wii) will feature 3-D effects in their games with the use of the included anaglyphic 3-D glasses (red and cyan lenses). There will be 2 sets of the 3-D glasses included in each game package, for use during two-player games. That's a first for this generation of gaming.

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Most viewers for US soccer on ESPN outside WCup The United States' 3-2 loss to Brazil in the Confederations Cup final was seen by 3.9 million people on ESPN, the most-viewed non-World Cup game for the American team on the cable network.

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Drea de Matteo joins ABC's 'Desperate Housewives' Drea (DRAY) de Matteo (duh-muh-TAY'-oh) is moving to Wisteria Lane.

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Disney World July 4th Vacation - fireworks spectacular - what a way to celebrate Guests celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort will have a choice of fireworks shows as Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios present special pyrotechnics and Epcot adds a patriotic "tag" to its famous "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" spectacular. Here's what's in store:

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Disney's Summer Nightastic Has Arrived! By: Carla Cosper Posted On: 6/17/2009 Nighttime at Disney as always been magical with the lights on Main Street, Fantasmic, fireworks and the ever popular Electric Light Parade. This summer is no exception. I was blessed with the opportunity to preview Summer Nightastic on Thursday.

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American Idol Winner Kris Allen Celebrates At Disney's Hollywood Studios By: Bill and Donna Posted On: 6/2/2009 After fending off challenger Adam Lambert, the newest "American Idol" winner for season eight, 23-year-old Kris Allen from Conway Arkansas continued his dream by celebrating his victory in the place where dreams come true, Walt Disney World. In the most fitting setting, here at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the "American Idol Experience" attraction based on the phenomenal hit show, Kris was honored by thousands of fans and the media. In winning the coveted title of America's "Idol" Kris won the hearts of all who came to wish him well.

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"The Great Piggy Bank Adventure" At Epcot's Innovations West By: Bill and Donna Posted On: 5/20/2009 Today Walt Disney World in co-operation with T.RowePrice unveiled its new hands-on interactive attraction "The Great Piggy Bank Adventure" here at Innoventions West. Mickey News was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and a chance to play the new game. Aimed at helping families learn the basic concepts and strategies of savings and personal finance, it could not have come at a better time. With the economy struggling, what better way for parents and kids to get together and learn how to save and manage their money?

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