Mickey NewsMickey News provides you with the latest news on everything Disney. From the latest news on your favorite Disney theme park, to corporate news, you will find it at Mickey News.http://www.MickeyNews.comCopyright 2005 Mickey Newsen-useditor@MickeyNews.comhttp://www.mickeynews.com/banners/mn88_2.gifMickey Newshttp://www.MickeyNews.comDisney to remove McDonald's spots from California theme parkWalt Disney Co. is eliminating McDonald's Corp. fast-food restaurants at its Disneyland resort. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_878Remove Disney first to sign up to Virgin's Showcase serviceDisney Destinations International is expected to launch Disney Travel on-demand, the first commercial initiative on Virgin Media's Showcase environment, this week. Showcase is available to Virgin Media's television subscribers and offers advertisers an area to air ad content. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_878Service Soundtrack to Disney Channel Original Movie The Cheetah Girls One World Set for Release on August 19The soundtrack to the highly anticipated The Cheetah Girls One World Disney Channel Original Movie will be released by Walt Disney Records on August 19. The disc features hip-hop, R&B and Indian-influenced songs performed by kid and tween superstars Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan. The Cheetah Girls One World premieres Friday, August 22 on Disney Channel; its anthem song and the soundtrack's lead single, "One World" made its Radio Disney debut in July. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_878Soundtrack Indie Fest USA returns to Anaheim with more than moviesA fledgling film festival that started in Anaheim last year is expanding its programming to include independent fashion, art and music. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_878Indie New tourist thrill: No lines at California theme parksWe scooted quickly to the front of Indiana Jones Adventure, Disneyland's herky-jerky thrill ride designed, I'm sure, by a chiropractor looking for business. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_878Lines Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park to celebrate OlympicsWith the Beijing Olympics approaching, the Olympic atmosphere in Hong Kong has become increasingly dense. Recently, the Hong Kong Disneyland and the Ocean Park have been well prepared for celebrating the opening of Beijing Olympics. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_878Olympics Disney workers raise $25,940 for United ArtsWalt Disney World employees raised $25,940 for the United Arts of Central Florida by staging performances at Epcot three nights in July. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_878Arts Lions Gate signs distribution deal with DisneyIndependent film studio Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Walt Disney Co.'s ABC Studios to distribute several television series on DVD. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_868Deal ESPN, Disney Interactive buys websitesDisney-backed US sports channel ESPN has acquired a motor racing website, while Disney Interactive Media Group buys a new parenting website in the UK. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_868Buy Disney plots box-office turnaroundDisney's film division, experiencing one of its worst slumps at the box office in years, is counting on talking dogs and singing teens to turn things around. http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_868Plots