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January 30, 2009

Disneyland Trains Now Running On Biodiesel According to the OC Register, the five Disneyland Railroad trains that circle a one-mile perimeter of the park, began running on Wednesday, on cleaner burning biodiesel made with oil that comes from the resort's restaurants and hotels. Park officials had tried a soybean-based biodiesel starting in 2007, but had to give up on that in November 2008 because of problems storing it underground. So they regrouped while the trains went back to regular diesel fuel, then came up with the idea of recycling discarded cooking oil and turning into biodiesel for the trains.

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Disney/ABC TV Group Cuts 400 Positions The Walt Disney Co.'s television division is cutting 400 jobs, or about 6 percent of the unit's work force, due to the slumping economy. The cuts include 200 layoffs, while another 200 vacant positions will not be filled in a division that employs 6,500 to 7,000 people, said a Disney executive who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the number of job cuts had not been made public.

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January 27, 2009

Disney To Combine Two ABC Units Walt Disney Co said on Thursday it would combine two divisions, ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios. The newly formed unit, to be called ABC Entertainment Group, will be managed by President Stephen McPherson, who had previously served as president, ABC Entertainment. The company did not announce job cuts in conjunction with the merger, but said in a statement that McPherson would spent the next few months integrating the unit.

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Pirate-Themed Rooms Debut at Disney World's Caribbean Beach Hotel Landlubbers and scallywags alike can live like Captain Jack in a pirate-themed guestroom specially created for Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. More than 350 guestrooms have received an "Extreme Makeover: Pirate Edition" with new decor and furnishings fit for a buccaneer. Contact Magical Journeys to book your Pirate-themed vacation now!

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16th Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Begins March 1 An elaborate "Cinderellabration" topiary and an environmentally friendly Green Garden will bring fresh springtime flair to the 16th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 18-May 31, 2009. Amid a colorful tableau of flowers, plants and topiaries, Walt Disney World guests of all ages can explore myriad exhibits and activities geared toward gardening and outdoor fun.

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January 22, 2009

Disney Offers Buyout to 600 Executives The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Disney is offering buyouts to 600 executives in its domestic theme parks and resorts, including 313 managers at Disney World in Orlando, to reduce costs in the face of the ongoing nationwide recession.

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January 18, 2009

American Idol Experience Sneak Previews Announced Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members are invited to attend a sneak preview of the new American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The event is being held February 5-8, 2009. Attendance is limited. Passholder guests must register on the passholder page at disney.com. DVC members can sign up on their member site. It has come to our attention that Disney has been holding "test and adjust" days off and on - so be alert when passing by the attraction. It just might be a soft opening day. The American Idol Experience opens officially to guests on February 14.

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January 05, 2009

Disney Parks Announce Armed Forces Salute 2009 As Disney Parks ask "What Will You Celebrate?" and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America's military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney's U.S. theme parks, along with special accomodations discounts.

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January 03, 2009

'What Will You Celebrate?' Kicks Off With First Free Guest Admission Andrew DaCosta, of Seattle, WA, was honored New Year's morning as the first person in the nation to receive free admission to a Disney theme park on his birthday as part of Disney's "What Will You Celebrate?". DaCosta, who turns 49 Jan. 1, redeemed his "Free On Your Birthday" registration at the Magic Kingdom Guest Relations window at 7:31 a.m.

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