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From: curt@foundation.wpd.sgi.com (Curt Schimmel)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Re: DL Toontown opening/dedication question
Date: 22 Jan 93 02:41:24 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.  Mountain View, CA
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In <1jhje1INNnt6@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov> whoffman@ganymede.Jpl.Nasa.Gov (Walter Hoffman) writes:

>What is the schedule of events for that day?  Will it only be open to the
>press and not annual pass holders/stockholders?  My wife and I were planning
>to take off work and join in the festivities but the Disneyland information
>line was absolutely no help.  (Call back in a few days and maybe we'll know
>something.)

I called earlier this week and was told the following:

The opening ceremonies will actually be held on Monday 1/25 and will
only be accessible to the press.  Toontown will be open on a regular
basis starting Tuesday 1/26.  It will open in the morning just like all
the other lands, with no special events.

I assume all this is true, as the person on the phone said she was
reading it directly off the "official" events schedule.  She said it
might be possible to view the ceremonies from a distance, like from
near "It's a Small World" or something.  She went on to say that the
reason for all this is probably that Toontown is too small an area to
hold both the press and general public.  I also assume that Toontown
will be closed to the public for at least part of the day on 1/25.

Rather disappointing as I would have liked to see the "official
opening" myself.

Curt
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From: rdutt@mksol.dseg.ti.com (richard f. dutt)
Subject: Lady in 101 Dalmatians
Organization: Texas Instruments, Inc
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 23:03:10 GMT

I rewatched 101 Dalmatians this weekend and noticed something.
During the twilight bark they show a pet store window and I swear
Lady from Lady and the Tramp is in the window.  As I've never
seen Lady and the Tramp, I wasn't sure (although I have seen
pictures of her.  Can anyone confirm or deny?  Also, is her name
Lady in the movie?  It sounds stupid of me to call her Lady if it's
not her name.  Just Curious.

-Rich


-- 

e-mail: rdutt@ms3.dseg.ti.com
        rdutt@mksol.dseg.ti.com
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From: es1@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Ethan Solomita)
Subject: Re: my aladdin review....
Organization: Columbia U., New York City
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 00:44:07 GMT
Reply-To: es1@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Ethan Solomita)
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In article <NN6oXB5w165w@cybernet.cse.fau.edu> phase@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (Phase) writes:
>
> This is what I think of Aladdin and the way Disney is headed.
>If you have flames, whatever, but I know my opinion is different from 
>most others, and I don't wanna hear your personal attacks and threats via 
>e-mail . that is ridiclious.
>
	You are entitled to think whatever you like of Aladdin,
but you should realize at the same time that your opinions are
far from those of the vast majority of people who have seen the
movie. When you say things like "I can't respect the opinion of
anyone who gives this more than 0 stars", you should realize
you've just demeaned the majority of the nation, as well as
directly insulted everyone you are talking to.
	-- Ethan


"I got an A in psychology. I proved my professor didn't exist."
	-- Judy Tenuta
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From: quetzal@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au (Quetzal)
Subject: Aussie Poster - Your LAST chance!
Organization: Monash University, Melb., Australia.
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 04:40:34 GMT

You have until Thursday January 28th to get in your orders for the
Australian Disney poster(s).  After that I am going to have to stop
taking them since this is taking up all my time and I have other things
to do.  If you want one, email me before this date saying how many big
posters you want, how many little posters, how many sets of the stickers
you want (for the big poster, the little poster ones are off limits -
too expensive) and roughly where you are so I can get a mail price.
If you want to see the poster first, I am soon going to scan a picture
of them both and upload them for ftp; I'll post when it's been done.

Tim Pickett
quetzal@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au
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Subject: ToonTown Opening Day - No Spoilers
From: kat@gtc.com (Kathryn Fielding)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 23:02:17 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Genisco Technology Corp.
Keywords: ToonTown
Summary: Miscellaneous Toony stuff

Opening Day Stuff

They really didn't have much for the general public for
the ToonTown opening, other than the stuff that I've
already mentioned.

There was supposed to be a "show" called "Welcome Blast"
involving Judge Doom and the toons, but it was cancelled
due to mechanical problems. No one really knew much about
it. The show apparently takes place in front of the City
Hall, and is fairly brief. They are apparently hoping to
get it working by Friday, and it will run for some unspecified,
unknown period of time. We were told by then, everyone should
know what is going on - yesterday, they didn't, even though
it was in the Daily events brochure that you get when you park.

The various radio stations were broadcasting - and some television
crews (I don't know where from) were also filming. Disney was
filming spots all over the park yesterday - we ran into another
film crew in the Thunder Mountain Line.

The radio stations included a country station from Chico (I think)
called KALF, and one from Birmingham, England. While we were
in line for the Jolly Trolley, Belle and the Beast were going
from one table to another being interviewed. When we were
leaving ToonTown, we saw a crowd gathered around one table, and
saw the radio person interviewing a woman who was talking in
a high pitched voice. Her "ToonTown Credentials" gave her name,
and her affiliation as Disney Character Voice - Minnie Mouse.
For the radio audience, it sounded like Minnie was being
interviewed, for us watching, it was a little strange. I have
mixed feelings about this.

We also saw Jasmine walking around with Jafar, and Aladdin was
there earlier, but by himself.

-Kathryn

(Tigger's Number One Fan, and we didn't see him *sniff*)

-------------------------------------------------------------
kat@gtc.com                                       genisco!kat

My opinions are exclusively mine!
From: vexar@watserv.ucr.edu (Joe C Solinsky)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Foreshadowing
Date: 27 Jan 93 18:32:02 GMT

I checked my source on this, so it is valid.
In the bookstore scene in BatB, Belle talks about her favorite book.  She is  
blatantly describing a prince who disguises himself, mystical powers and  
far-off places, and enchanting princess locked in a castle and so on.
Does that sound like anything we've seen?
I invite people to watch Aladdin for this.  I would bet money there is a  
foreshadowing of whatever's next in it as well.
-Joe Solinsky
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From: dbarber@crash.cts.com (David C. Barber)
Subject: Re: Bye-bye shareholder benefit
Organization: CTS Network Services (crash, ctsnet), El Cajon, CA
Date: 24 Jan 93 22:00:11 GMT

In <C1DDvL.L1H@andy.bgsu.edu> rlancaster@cs.bgsu.edu writes:

>I just received my Disney annual report and proxy statement in the mail, and
>there was a surprise!  Because of the reduced stock price, Disney says it can
>no longer affort to give away memberships in the Magic Kingdom Club to
>shareholders.  Instead, they are offering a two-year membership for $39.  (The
>regular price for the Gold Card they're offering is $49.)

>This doesn't affect me since I can get membership through my employer, but
>those who bought stock to get this benefit will be disappointed.

>By the way, they also mentioned that the overall return to a shareholder during
>
1992 was 28%.  Not a bad deal, even with the loss of MKC!

Maybe we should use those proxy statements to vote back in the MKC
benefits.  After all, does *anybody* really believe that Disney
comes out behind in that deal?  They get people who might not have
come otherwise, and who spend money on much more than just admission.

Sign this, a new, and *very* disapppointed, Disney stock holder.


Without change,                         *David Barber*
   nothing can ever get better.            @}-->----

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From: ssquier@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Sean Alan Squier)
Subject: Re: Disney Studios Tour?
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 06:52:45 GMT

In article <1k4gesINNeq7@shelley.u.washington.edu> mousktr@carson.u.washington.edu (Denise "ABU" Lockner) writes:
>In article <C1Fr9E.5GA@unix.amherst.edu> atzachar@unix.amherst.edu (Aladdin) writes:
>>Denise "ABU" Lockner (mousktr@carson.u.washington.edu) wrote:
>>> The Disney Studios are closed to anyone who doesn't have a Disney I.D..
>>> I'm not sure why, as I know many people would love to see the inside
>>> (not to mention that beautiful "7 Dwarfs" structure on the reflection
>>> pool by Michael Graves).  However, my guess is that Disney wants to keep
>>> its TV and movie lots, etc., and its animation department secretive.
>>> 
>>> -Denise (WHO HAS A DISNEY I.D.!!  SEEN IT! DONE IT!!)
>>> ...and who might be persuaded to share her exploits at the Studio...
>>
>>Oooooooh!  And aren't we all SO excited... Come on!  I've been to the studio.
>>Big deal. ;)  Ya seen one studio, ya seen 'em all (well, they don't all
>>have tall buildings with dwarfs as pillars, but what can ya do).  Several
>
>
>Yes....but did Angela Lansbury almost run you over with her Thunderbird?
>I think not....so there, babycakes.

Oh?  And did you get to walk the Disney/MGM Studios star parade for
Geena Davis, Ed McMahon, Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser, no
less!), John Ratzenberger, Tevin Campbell, Howie Mandell, or carry the
banner in the Aladdin Parade with a red fez on your head?  Well? huh?
Or did you ever have to escort Michael Jackson from the Main Street
Electrical Parade into the tunnels without getting crushed?  

Aha!  I thought not!  You work at the wrong park dear!  
(And I have more I'm saving for your reply!!) =-)


Sean Squier
(Future CEO - The Walt Disney Company)
ssquier@silver.ucs.indiana.edu
From: ostrove@goofy.umd.edu (Steven M. Ostrove)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Re: The Little Mermaid on Laserdisc!!!!!! -- Word of Caution!
Date: 27 Jan 93 15:03:42 GMT

In article <1993Jan23.121223.2629@merrimack.edu> desmondw@merrimack.edu writes:
> Hi gang,
>...    
>If you missed The Little Mermaid or Cinderella on laserdisc, now
> is your chance to buy. Very soon some laserdisc places will be 
> receiving Japanese imports of these 2 great movies virtually identical
> to the ones released in the US and discontinued. The movies will be
> in CLV format and have 2 audio tracks so you can listen to the movie
> all in english or all in japanese. The jackets to the disc I assume will
> be like the US versions, only with Japanese writing for the title. They
> will be like the copy of Lady and the tramp that everyone used to talk
> about here.
>      The cost is approximately $70 each, which isn't bad considering you
> can't buy these in the Us anymore. They WILL work on american laserdisc
> players. From a source at Sight and Sound in Waltham,MA these discs
> will be limited since they're imports and will be sold out in a heart
> beat...

> address for Sight and Sound removed... see original article

I'd like to add one word of caution to the above.

Tower Video (at least the ones near me) have had in stock the Japanese version  
of Cinderella and are selling it for $49.95.  The catalog number is PILA-1124.   
Now, I have communicated via email to several people who have gotten this disc  
and they all have commented on how great it is and that it IS in english as  
well as japanese, so I bought it.  I took it home and played it and the picture  
is indeed great, however the sound was in japanese.  So I tried to switch to  
english and ...  still japanese.

So I took the disc into school where I tried it out on a player in one of our  
teaching theaters...  only japanese.  So I then gave it to a friend who tried  
it on their (late model) player...  japanese AND ENGLISH!

The problem is that the japanese is on the analog channel and the english is on  
the digital channel.  The player in the teaching theater (even though it was  
bought only a year or two ago) only has the ability to play the analog channel  
(or so it seems).  My player is very old, one of the originals, that I obtained  
used, so I have to check as it also might not have the ability to play the  
digital channel.

So, just make sure your player can play the digital channel or you might be  
disappointed.

Yes, I am keeping the copy.  I'm sure I'll upgrade sometime in the future and I  
want to make sure that I have this disc.
--
Steve Ostrove
ostrove@goofy.umd.edu
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Subject: Jodi in "Crazy for You"
From: mikeho@seeker.mystic.com (Michael Ho)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 17:22:19 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Mystic Software Pittsburg, Ca

Does anyone know how long Jodi Benson will continue to play the lead in
"Crazy for You"?  I know they often swap out the original cast after a
year or so, and Crazy hits the year-old point in February.

BTW, I just picked up the Crazy soundtrack... her character is reminiscent
in ways of Vanessa -- she uses a slightly harsher, older voice... and she
attempts what sounds like a Southern accent.  I can't say it worked very
well, but I'm just not used to it coming from her.

She *does*, however, use the same giggle that she used for Ariel.  *sigh*

I'm going to NYC in February -- conveniently, right before the one-year
mark -- and hopefully, I'll be able to see the show.
-- 
()_()  ... Michael Ho
 (_)   ... Internet:  mikeho@seeker.mystic.com    UUCP:  ...!seeker!mikeho
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From: kester@mte.ncsu.edu (Dan Kester)
Subject: Disneyland crowds question
Organization: North Carolina State University
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 17:45:57 GMT

 I will be going to California soon and wonder if anyone has info on the crowd
situation at Disneyland in March-April. Is any time better than others?

When are school breaks in Southern California this year?

Is any day of the week better than others?

Also, does anyone have info on hours its open (I think I saw this posted
recently, but didn't save it).

Thank you!

Dan Kester
kester@mte.ncsu.edu
From: clawton@tfs.com (Chris Lawton)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Ordering Stuff...
Date: 25 Jan 93 23:45:11 GMT
Organization: TRW Financial Systems

I just got the phone number to order stuff from Disneyland Merchandise.
I believe you can order stuff that is only sold at Disneyland. 

I just ordered the Fantasmic! CD and some Mickey Mouse Balloons :) ( I wasn't
able to find either of these items *anywhere* locally)

The info is:

Disneyland Merchandise
1-800-362-4533
M-F  8:30 - 5:00 PST


Chris Lawton		Mickey's #1 Fan!  :)
clawton@tfs.com
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
From: sys0002@dircon.co.uk (Julian Hayward)
Subject: Fort Wilderness Layout/Map ?
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 12:42:23 GMT


Could anyone post me a map of Fort Wilderness, either digitised 
or an ASCII representation?
 
I'd like to find out which trailer loops are near to the bike 
barn and yet reasonably secluded.
From: hansb@cs.ruu.nl (Hans Bodlaender)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Re: are mermaids fish... the long awaited ANSWER!!!!!
Date: 27 Jan 93 08:15:07 GMT
Organization: Utrecht University, Dept. of Computer Science

And here it is, the definitive answer to the burning question:

Mermaids are, according to centuries old legends, half human, half fish.

So, why the debate? Isn't what the legend says, the thing we should believe?
(Unless some of you believe that there really exist mermaids. In that case,
there is something still to discuss...)

			    With kind greetings,

			    Hans Bodlaender

P.S. When you have finished discussing what mermaids are, then, what kind of
creature is Ursula? ( :-) )
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
From: bircc@ils.unc.edu (Christi Eileen Birch)
Subject: Aristocats
Organization: UNC Office of Information Technology
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 20:36:00 GMT

For those of you who have been around a while, I
Apologize for what is sure to be an often-asked
question: does anyone know of any plans to release 
the Aristocats to either theaters or on video? I
only faintly remember seeing it as a child and would
love to see it again.
  
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From: jle37069@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Nevoieur the Hunted)
Subject: Re: MK Club Membership?
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 00:33:54 GMT

fmaurais@poincare.WPI.EDU (Francis Maurais) writes:


>My fiancee and I are heading to WDW for our honeymoon (beginning 4/16/93), and 
>at work, some sales representative took her business card, and, lo and behold, 
>the next day she received a membership in the Magic Kingdom Club. (Is this 
>the right name?)  I know it enables us to receive some discounts there, but 
>can anyone tell me anything else about it, *good or bad*?

>BTW, this will be my first time and my fiancee's fifth(?) I already have the
>Unofficial Guide to WDW.

>Oh yeah, one other question:  We are interested in the Grand Floridian as the
>initial hotel we arrive at... any ideas how far in advance we should make
>reservations for honeymoon suites, dinner shows, etc.???

>All info is greatly appreciated!!!

P1)  MGC discounts range from 10-20% depending and are good for merchants OFF property.  I don't remember being able to use it in any of the actual parks.  (But then I usually had a friend buy all my stuff for me...)

P3)  Reserve FAR FAR FAR in ADVANCE, especially for Grand F.  Hotel may be a problem.  Some dinner shows have been reserved up to a year in advance but you will be there just before high season so you should have a pretty good opportunity to attend those shows that you want.  There is also a standby list every day (sign up every day....)   Simply call Disney (or have your travel agent) and you can get brochures (sp?) on all the shows and probably times.  

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.  I'm better at individual questions vs general stuff.  

Also, you can talk to Guest Relations and they know EVERYTHING!  (hehehe)

Julius Esclamado
From: dzatz@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (Dave Zatz)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Aladdin Soundtrack Lyrics
Date: 24 Jan 93 04:18:13 GMT
Organization: Cybernet BBS, Boca Raton, Florida

Hey all.

Just got the soundtrack the other day.  It's way cool.  There are some 
lyrics that I can't quite make out, and the rest I'm just too plain lazy 
to type into a file.

So I was wondering if anyone has the lyrics typed into a file and would 
be willing to email them my way.

If anyone decides to respond to this in any way, since I rarely read the 
newsgroup, the best way to get to me is through email.

Thanks in advance.

Dave
dzatz@cybernet.cse.fau.edu
From: emru@CAM.ORG (Emru Townsend)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Re: How about ANIMATED Disney Movies
Date: 27 Jan 93 18:48:09 GMT
Organization: MegaCorp Central Complex

mousktr@carson.u.washington.edu (Denise "ABU" Lockner) writes:

>In article <1993Jan26.215151.23231@leland.Stanford.EDU> inkblot@leland.Stanford.EDU (Thomas Calvin Cannon) writes:
>>Just out of curiousity, why isn't Disney re-releasing SotS?  And (of course)
>>why, why, why not the Black Cauldron??
>>
>I have heard it is because the movie portrays Uncle Remus, and other black
>characters, in a way that would be deemed "offensive" by today's standards.

>Would any Black American rec.arts.disney'ers care to comment? What did you
>think of this film?

I haven't seen it, though I would like to (to form my own opinion).  However,
each and every essay on the film I've read has said that the major problem is
that it portrays blacks as *liking* slavery, and being grateful to their
masters.  To date, everyone I know who's seen the film agrees with this
assessment.  The last time I had a discussion about this, the other fellow
said that while it may have been done with good intentions at the time, it's
certainly a misfire.
-- 
"What kind of place is this?"    | Emru Townsend  | emru@cam.org 
"Looks like one of them gay Arab | Montreal, Que. | switch@bix.com 
 biker sushi joints."            | (514) 932-7145 | Fido: 1:167/133
From: jrjj@moscom.com (Jad Jordan)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Re: UPCOMING ANIMATED FEATURES
Date: 26 Jan 93 13:46:54 GMT
Organization: Moscom Corporation, Pittsford NY

In article <1k1nbhINN215@network.ucsd.edu> rcook@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Robert Cook) writes:
>We've been talking about these for a while, so I'll reiterate some
>points that have been posted on rec.arts.disney:
>
>In article <93024.201416RSL103@psuvm.psu.edu> <RSL103@psuvm.psu.edu> writes:
>>1994:  POCAHONTAS--This WILL be a musical version, and it WILL be historically
>>accurate, meaning it won't be a happy ending.  At the end, so I've heard,
>>Pocahontas stays in Virginia while her lover, Captain John Smith, takes a ship
>>back to England.
>
>It is not certain whether the delays in The Lion King production will
>push back the other features.  For Aladdin, both the story and
>animation were rushed to make the release date.  Disney stated that
>they do not want to repeat the experience.  Back in the 30's and 40's,
>Walt Disney and his staff discovered that one feature a year was
>simply too much, too fast (and his staff was much larger than the
>modern one).  Anyway, Steven Schwartz and Alan Menken are supposedly
>working on the soundtrack.

The 1992 Annual Report issued to stockholders said after Pocahontas, the new
goal was 2 animated features a year. (Or was it every year and a half? Sorry -
Alzheimers :-). Personally I think they are stretching for ideas. 

While we are on the subject, what happened to the rumors of Sinbad, which was
reported when B&TB came out? And something about Silly Hillbillies from Mars?
Come on people, we can dig up more dirt!

"I can open your eyes, 
Take you wonder by wonder			()_()
Over, sideways, and under			 (_)
On a magic carpet ride.

A whole new world!
A new fantastic point of view.		   Jad R. J. Jordan
No one to tell us, "No."		  MOSCOM Corporation.
Or where to go--			   jrjj@moscom.com
Or say we're only dreaming.

A whole new world!
A dazzling place I never knew.	
But when I'm way up here			()_()
It's crystal-clear				 (_)
That now I'm in a
Whole new world with you!" 
	- "A Whole New World" from ALADDIN
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From: allenlee@gagme.chi.il.us (Allen Lee)
Subject: Where to find TLM in 8mm
Originator: allenlee@gagme
Keywords: TLM, The Little Mermaid
Organization: Gagme Public Access UNIX, Chicago, Illinois.
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 07:42:06 GMT


Someone posted an article stating where to buy TLM in 8mm format.  Would
that person either repost the info again or mail me the info?  Much thanks!

--
Allen Lee
allenlee@gagme.chi.il.us
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Tuesday, 26 Jan 1993 18:51:26 MST
From: <ICWFM@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: rec.arts.disney
Subject: Re: What's with the HOSTILITY? (My first flame-war!)

"Disney Fags"?  I guess we have to thank Phase for taking this argument
down about as far as it can go into the mud.