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Girl With Heart Transplant And Her Disney Trip
A girl who underwent a heart transplant was treated to a “magical” weekend at Disneyland Paris with her parents.
Three year old Ellie Beale was handed a surprise ticket to Disneyland Paris’s 20th anniversary celebrations and the launch of its winter festivities courtesy of Disney and were given VIP treatment for the whole weekend.
This was the family’s first time to Disney. “None of us had been before and it was quite an eye-opening experience. It was absolutely fantastic for Ellie. She had a wonderful time.” said her mom Mrs Beale.
Ellie was a guest of Great Ormond Street Hospital, where she has been a patient since she was 20 months old. Disney has supported the London hospital since 2008. Ellie was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart becomes enlarged. Her illness is thought to have been caused by a virus that attacked her heart and made it so weak it was unable to pump enough blood round her body.
The family was joined by three other patients and their families and stayed in different hotels each night. They were also given a tour guide as well as VIP access to many of the attractions.
Her Dad Mr Beale said: “Right from the check-in through to the moment we got back they went absolutely overboard to look after us. Nothing was ever too much for them. Ellie is really into things like Disney princesses and Tinkerbell is probably her favorite thing. She loved the whole magic of it.”
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Walt Disney Buyout Of Eurodisney A Possibility
It is being reported that Walt Disney could be considering a buyout of the struggling “Disneyland Paris“.
Disney currently is a 40% shareholder of the Euro Disney park which is run by the French company Euro Disney SCA. Disney said in an official statement: “Walt Disney is encouraged by the resort’s continued financial resilience and remain deeply committed to the future growth and long-term success of this invaluable asset to the Walt Disney Company”.
Euro Disney has posted net losses in the past two years despite record ticket sales. News of the potential buyout has caused the Euro Disney stock to jump up this past week.
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Happy 4th of July! Disney Store has Free Shipping!
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Free Shipping On Your Order Promotion Online Restrictions: *Offer begins 6:00 pm PT, July 3, 2012 and expires 11:59 pm PT, July 4, 2012. Free Shipping applies to Standard Delivery on any order sent to a single shipment address in the U.S. Certain products excluded, as noted on specific Product Pages. Qualifying purchase based on pre-tax, post-discount amount and excludes Shipping & Handling charges, D23 Memberships, gift wrap & gift boxes. The Promotion will be applied, if eligible. Additional Shipping & Handling applies for select items. If any single order is sent to more than one address, Shipping & Handling charges will be applied to each shipment address. Offer valid on phone orders and orders placed online at DisneyStore.com. Not valid on purchases from Disney Store retail or outlet locations. Disney E-Commerce reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time. Void where prohibited.
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D23 – Disney Geek Returns!
Attention Disney Geeks! D23 Presents Disney Geek returns with a sleek new set and new team of hosts. Disney Geekreports the latest Disney news from around The Walt Disney Company, including theme parks, animation, movies, television, music, home entertainment, special events and more. The show is a production of the new D23 Studios, a division of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.
Today’s episode, with hosts Carmen Capone (editor in chief of D23’s quarterly publication Disney twenty-three) and Billy Stanek (D23’s Web content editor), includes stories on the 20th anniversary celebration of Disneyland Paris; celebrity announcements for Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World Resort; a special D23 Member discount to Disney’s newest Broadway show, Peter and the Starcatcher; details on the sequel to Marvel’s Captain America and the new film Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie; andmuch more.
A second segment of D23 Presents Disney Geek will air Friday, April 13, with highlights from the premiere of Marvel’s The Avengers and a special tour of the Disney Fantasy cruise ship. D23 Presents Disney Geek will air bi-weekly, Wednesdays and Fridays. In alternating weeks, D23 Studios will present Armchair Archivist, which takes Disney fans inside the Walt Disney Archives and beyond for an in-depth look at Disney’s amazing history and heritage.
D23 Presents Disney Geek can be viewed on the fan club’s official website, www.D23.com or www.Disney.com/D23. Fans can also watch on www.YouTube.com/user/DisneyD23 and may subscribe on iTunes by clicking here.
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Earl of Sandwich Joins Downtown Disney District
Disneyland Resort today announced that Earl of Sandwich will open a new location at Downtown Disney in early summer 2012. The restaurant will offer guests a unique, casual-quick dining option while visiting Downtown Disney.“We pride ourselves in giving our guests a unique experience at Downtown Disney through different retail and food offerings,” said Tony Bruno, vice president of Resort Hotels and Downtown Disney. “This will be the only Earl of Sandwich in California and it is sure to be a favorite among our guests as it has been at Walt Disney World for nearly eight years.”
The new restaurant, which continues to have historical ties to the inventor of the sandwich, the Sandwich family, will be adjacent to AMC Theatres. Signature hot sandwiches will be available including The Original 1762, a sandwich of freshly roasted beef, sharp cheddar and creamy horseradish sauce all on freshly baked artisan bread. Soups, salads, wraps and desserts also are on the menu. Earl of Sandwich offers a vast array of hot and cold beverages including The Earl’s Grey Lemonade. Breakfast sandwiches and pastries will be available in the morning and a variety of catering options will be offered at this location.
“We are looking forward to the grand opening of our newest location at the Disneyland Resort,” stated Robert Earl, chairman of Earl of Sandwich. “The success we’ve experienced at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris and our other 15 locations has proven that the quality of our food and our dining experience will bring guests back time and time again.”
Earl of Sandwich joins approximately 50 retail, dining and entertainment venues that comprise Downtown Disney. Bridging the two theme parks and hotels, the 20-acre entertainment, dining and shopping district offers an eclectic experience that includes the World of Disney store, Build-A-Bear Workshop, ESPN Zone and House of Blues.
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