Big News?

[cinderkelli]

Seriously? This cannot be the BIG news. Can it? It isn't even news! It is some pictures!

 

[nyfinfan]

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Joke's on us!

 

[sorul82?]

We have just revisited that scene from American Pie where everyone is glued to their computers...waiting, hoping, that Jim will finally.....will it happen? And then......uh oh. You've got to be freakin' kidding me!

 

[dizchick]

If you click Scarlett Johanson's picture it says "get a royal makeover at the Let's Have a Ball Event". What's that? Does anyone know?

There has to be more...there are no announcements!

 

[Caboosey]

My dream is not Beyonce as Alice in Wonderland.

My dream is ME as Alice!!!

 

[PirateChick93]

its the launch of their new website where there will different worlds and a thing like myspace only safer and more disney related....

 

[hulagirl87]

um.... while I enjoy David Beckham as Prince Phillip love: ) I'm quite disappointed. This is the big news?

 

[slavike]

From Deb Willis Site:
CLICK HERE for First Hand Reports and Photos
The media have gathered in Orlando for this week's press event to officially re-dedicate the Living Seas pavilion in Epcot, as well as announce what's new for the coming year. AllEarsNet.com's Deb Wills is attending the event and will be filing reports and sending photos throughout the week.

Deb Wills' Itinerary for the Event:


Friday, January 26

9:15 - 10 a.m. What's New, What's Next Presentation.

Cinderella Castle Suite Tour


FIRST-HAND REPORTS

AllEarsNet.com's Deb Wills is in Orlando attending the event and sending reports and photos.

Friday, January 26, Morning:

The big "What's New, What's Next" presentation that was just held this morning didn't reveal any huge surprises, but did serve to confirm at least one rumor that has been swirling around lately. The main announcement is that Toy Story Mania! will arrive at the Disney-MGM Studios in 2008, in the space formerly occupied by "Who Wants to be a Millionaire -- Play It!" The new ride, which will also open in Disney's California Adventure in the Paradise Pier section, marks the first time an attraction has been designed and built simultaneously at Disneyland Resort and at Walt Disney World. The attraction will "set a new standard" for interactive ride/game technology. When you enter the attraction, you'll be greeted by the "barker," Mr. Potato Head, who, using technology similar to that found in Epcot's "Turtle Talk with Crush," will interact with guests. Then guests of all ages will put on 3-D glasses and ride themed vehicles along a route lined with "classic midway games of skill," while shooting their toy cannons at animated targets. As you ride, you'll pass through a series of games hosted by various Toy Story characters, like Bo-Peep and the Little Green Men. The ride will also be able to determine individual users' skill levels and will increase the degree of difficulty accordingly.

Also at the presentation was famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, who was hired to photograph celebrities as Disney characters for the Year of a Million Dreams promotion. Leibovitz spoke briefly about photographing singer Beyonce as Alice in Wonderland, alongside actor Oliver Platt as the Mad Hatter and singer Lyle Lovett as the March Hare.

The biggest buzz was the announcement of a pilot program called Disney's Online Concierge. Now being tested throughout the Contemporary Resort, the program involves each room having its own computer that provides a variety of services to guests. Guests can use the computer to check on flights, order room service, play videogames, connect to Disney internet sites, and contact valet and bell services. The online concierge will also send personal emails to the guests, with information on the upcoming day's events and weather. If the program proves successful, it will be expanded and may eventually allow guests to make online reservations at Disney restaurants.

 

[bytheblood]

I am wondering if Disney is trying to advertise to a new generation. I guess these are the new stars of the next generation so it might catch the eye of some 20 somethings.

The city I live in is younger than Lyle Lovett. He is old school.

 

[Tinks_gang]

Are they for real??? All this hoop-la for that?! I kept going back to the site knowing I was obviously missing something...

 

[ChrisnKim913]

What a waste of a morning

 

[mattsdragon]

I don't get it.

I was hoping that it would be something like "the family staying in the Castle accidentally unfroze Walt"

 

[DisneyWorldWisher]

Did Disney put up the wrong site or something?

How is this 'Dreaming Big, Dreaming Bigger, BIG news'?

 

[sandybobandy]

I will send cookies to whoever sends me the link

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/index?name=Gallery


Oatmeal Raisin please! J/K!

 

[dsjmeadors]

I will send cookies to whoever sends me the link

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/index?name=Gallery

 

[Dis13]

What a let down. BOOOO Disney!

 

[Fonzy13]

I am wondering if Disney is trying to advertise to a new generation. I guess these are the new stars of the next generation so it might catch the eye of some 20 somethings.

You know what though, I'm a normal 27-year-old guy that owns DVC, and loves Disney. Go every year.

This does nothing to pursuade me to attend more. It's just too funny.

 

[katallo]

Are they kidding?? What a joke.

 

[angey77]

I think we all need to email Disney and demand compensation for loss of work time and mental anguish!

 

[ChrisnKim913]

I really don't understand this. Why was this advertised so heavily on Yahoo and everything. Really doesn't make sense... i feel cheated!!!