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This day in history Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:41AMIn 1961, baseball Hall-of-Famer Ty Cobb, shown in August 1905 at the old Chicago White Sox park, died in Atlanta at age 74.
OUR COMMUNITY: Schools and scholars Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:42AMHancock hosting required orientation
Local groups perform at Disney theme park Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:02AMStudents from Mountain View Middle School’s band and choir recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program.
Disney shows off new half-marathon medal Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:18AMDisneyland Resort has unveiled the medal that runners...
Your Disney photos from Flickr , July 8 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:56PMWe pick a few of the best photos about once a week taken at the Disneyland Resort that you readers post to the OCR Around Disney Flickr group and feature them at...
Stumbling blocks ahead for Genting’s India bid Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:23PMJULY 8 — The Edge Financialdaily reported today that Genting Malaysia was among a few bidders eyeing a US$2.1bn mega theme park project in Gujarat, India. There are reports that the likes of Disneyland, Canada World and Sentosa Singapore could be among the bidders for a mega theme park project in India. As Genting Malaysia does not possess theme ...
Cedar Fair CEO in for long haul Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:14PMHURON, Ohio -- Matt Ouimet, set to become chief executive of Cedar Fair LP next year, says he's committed to remaining at the company's helm for "the rest of my career."
Off-base festivities, July 7 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:04PMTOKYO DISNEYLAND TANABATA STAR FESTIVAL (Chiba prefecture): ends July 7; festival originated from a Chinese legend of two stars, Vega and Altair, separated lovers allowed to meet once a year on July 7, and this annual Tanabata Star Festival includes a place for visitors to make a wish and a Star Festival Greeting parade by Mickey Mouse and his friends; two-minute ride from Resort Gate Station ...
Your Disney photos from Flickr , July 1 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:03PMWe pick a few of the best photos about once a week taken at the Disneyland Resort that you readers post to the OCR Around Disney Flickr group and feature them at...
Device gives vision-impaired details of Disneyland Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:33AMA new program that gives descriptions of outdoor areas in Disneyland...
Disney World's Crofton to lead existing parks Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:08AMDisney World President Meg Crofton promoted.
Disney ride gets daily makeover Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:50AMGuides on the Storybook Land Canal Boats at...
Local groups perform at Disney theme park Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:55AMStudents from Mountain View Middle School’s band and choir recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program.
Russian Press at a Glance, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:51PMA brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
ROCS Trade Fair Sale Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:27PMThe ROCS Group has just launched the ROCS Trade Fair Sale 2011. An exciting range of unique offers spread over all the various divisions of the company.
Gallery celebrates art of Disney legend Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:33AMThe Disney Gallery...
Your Disney photos from Flickr , June 24 Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 8:15PMWe pick a few of the best photos about once a week taken at the Disneyland Resort that you readers post to the OCR Around Disney Flickr group and feature them at...
Fishing tournaments bring families together for a special day on the water Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:41AMSammy Cappelli's walleye could take the 15-year-old to Disneyland, by way of Lake of the Woods. Kaya Yonkers, 8, brought in a walleye to help his dad and granddad win the G.W.P. Memorial Walleye Tournament. Mack Massad, 6, is proud of the Battle of Lake Erie trophy he won for catching a dandy 12-pound steelhead trout.
Holliston High band, chorus perform at Disney Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:52PMIn April, the Holliston High concert band and concert chorus traveled down to Orlando and performed at the Walt Disney World Resort as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program.
Top Things To Do In Anaheim When You’re Not at Disneyland Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:44PMEverybody knows about the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. But did you know that there are several other spots in Anaheim to have a good time?
Elephant airlifted from Jungle Cruise Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:41AMSkippers on Disneyland's Jungle Cruise will have to alter their spiel for a while when referring to the most-feared animal in the jungle.On the cruise, skippers usually...
Local group performs at Disney Theme Park Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:15AMDARTMOUTH — Students from the following groups recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program:
Trenton native Plumeri gives $3 million to Make-A-Wish Foundation Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:45AMUNION — The Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey has received $3 million, its largest donation ever, from Trenton native Joseph Plumeri, the organization announced yesterday.
Orchestra members star in their own Disney World show Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:44AMVernon Students from the Vernon Township High School Orchestra recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program.
Former Disney, Corinthian Exec Ouimet To Run Knott's Berry Farm Parent Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:06PMMatt Ouimet, a onetime head of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and a former executive at Santa Ana-based Corinthian Colleges Inc., has been tapped to lead the parent company of Knott’s Berry Farm.
Letters to The Editor: June 21, 2011 Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:00PMHere are letters to the editor from recent editions of the Daily News
Northern Lehigh band performs at Disney Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:17PMStudents from Northern Lehigh High School Marching Band traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and performed on April 20.
Ex-Disney executive takes over at Cedar Fair Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:36PMMatthew Ouimet, who spent 17 years with the Walt Disney Co., will replace Cedar Fair Entertainment Co.’s Richard Kinzel who is retiring as president and chief executive at year-end, the company said Monday.
Cedar Point's parent company names ex-Disney exec as president Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:25PMA former head honcho at Walt Disney is now taking over the reigns at Cedar Point's parent company. Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. on Monday named former Disney exec Matthew Ouimet its president and said he will take over as CEO in January.
Irrelevant week, Newport Beach's celebration of last choice in NFL draft, set to begin today Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:41AMNEWPORT BEACH - The 36th annual Irrelevant Week begins today in Newport Beach with a kickoff arrival beach party starting a four-day series of events honoring the last player chosen in the NFL draft.
Hope High School band performs in Florida Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:25AMThe Hope School Band recently performed at their own Disney show when they traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Cedar Fair: Ex-Disney executive named CEO of Great America's owner Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:28AMTOLEDO, Ohio -- A former Disney executive is taking over the reins of the nation's third-largest amusement park chain, which owns Great America in Santa Clara.
OC ‘Irrelevant Week’ Honors Last Player Picked In NFL Draft Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:25AMThis week, it's all about the little guy — who just happens to clock in at 6-foot-2 and 247 pounds.
Cedar Fair Names Former Disney Executive Matthew Ouimet President - Update Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:16AMTheme-park operator Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. (FUN) on Monday named amusement park and hospitality industry veteran Matthew Ouimet as president of the company, effective immediately.
Euro Disney and Hertz Extend their Partnership Agreement for Five Years Europe´s Leading Tourist Destination and ... Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:09AMPARIS, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Europe´s Leading Tourist Destination and Global Car Rental Company Celebrate 15 Years Together With Photo Euro Disney SCA and Hertz have signed a new, five-year official partnership agreement for Europe, …
Your Disney photos from Flickr , June 17 Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 10:38PMWe pick a few of the best photos about once a week taken at the Disneyland Resort that you readers post to the OCR Around Disney Flickr group and feature them at...
5 Things We Love Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 6:37AM5 Things We Love is a shortlist of newly discovered stuff you have got to see, hear, wear, use or eat. What are you loving this week? Send a brief description of your latest favorite thing, where to find it and how much it costs, along with your name and contact info to features@staradvertiser.com.
O’Neill Plans Bikini Collection by Supermodel Taylor Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:07AMO’Neill extended its contract with model Elyse Taylor, in Media and Marketing
Beauty is a piggy-back ride along Main Street Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 2:14AMANAHEIM - Beauty is giving your girlfriend a piggy-back ride on Main Street, U.S.A. or colors in the evening sky.Here are this week's photographs taken by the public at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.Each week, we pick a few of the best posted to the OCR Around Disney Flickr group. We...
Beauty is a piggy-back ride along Main Street Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 2:14AMANAHEIM - Beauty is giving your girlfriend a piggy-back ride on Main Street, U.S.A. or colors in the evening sky.Here are this week's photographs taken by the public at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.Each week, we pick a few of the best posted to the OCR Around Disney Flickr group. We...
Disney raising ticket prices for second time in a year Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:50PMWalt Disney World announced Friday afternoon that it is raising ticket prices for the second time in less than a year.
Media Alert: Today's Trust Summit Reveals the Most Trusted Local Brands and the Real Reasons for Their Success Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:00AMANAHEIM, CA--(Marketwire - 06/09/11) - WHAT: Sixteen local brands (and the minds behind them) will be honored during a trust symposium exploring why some brands are more trusted in the marketplace than others . The 2011 "Most Trustworthy Brands" were voted on by the public: American Red Cross Apple Chapman University Chick-fil-A CHOC Children's Costco Disneyland Resort Girl Scouts Council Hoag ...
O.C. heroes honored at Red Cross lunch Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 2:04AMTUSTIN – The American Red Cross of Orange County this week honored residents who helped save lives this year. The eighth annual Bravo for Bravery awards were held Thursday at the Marconi Automotive Museum. Honorees received medals, two tickets to...
So 'Desperate,' it needs rewrite Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 10:07PMThe title of "Desperate Writers" refers to its central characters, but it might just as well describe the playwrights themselves. Joshua Grenrock and Catherine Schreiber's hopelessly unfunny comedy about a pair of struggling Hollywood screenwriters who resort to extreme measures makes frequent references to such notorious Hollywood flops as...
Media Alert: June 9 Trust Summit Reveals the Most Trusted Local Brands and the Real Reasons for Their Success Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:00AMANAHEIM, CA--(Marketwire - 06/08/11) - WHAT: Sixteen local brands (and the minds behind them) will be honored during a trust symposium exploring why some brands are more trusted in the marketplace than others . The 2011 "Most Trustworthy Brands" were voted on by the public: American Red Cross Apple Chapman University Chick-fil-A CHOC Children's Costco Disneyland Resort Girl Scouts Council Hoag ...
Betty Taylor dies at 91; Disneyland's Sluefoot Sue Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 2:11AMTaylor took the role of the singing saloon hostess in Disneyland's Horseshoe Revue in 1956 and continued for more than 25 years. The vaudeville-style musical comedy was performed more than 45,000 times before it closed in 1986. Hired by Walt Disney in 1956, Betty Taylor spent three decades portraying the singing saloon hostess and onstage sweetheart of another character, Pecos Bill, at ...
Trekkie and Mickey fans invited to win prizes at Beaumont's Chevron ExtraMile Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 12:57AMAttention Star Trek and Disney fans, come on over to the Chevron ExtraMile located at 886 Oak Valley Parkway in Beaumont for a special Customer Appreciation Day . Enjoy free food and samples from favorite brands like Johnsonville brats, and meet the team from 99.1 KGGI FM radio as they rock the tunes this Wednesday, May 18 between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Disneyland Comic Legend Wally Boag Dies at 90 Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 3:39PMMike Barnes An inspiration to Steve Martin, the performer worked at the the Golden Horseshoe Revue for 27 years. read more
Disney legends Betty Taylor, Wally Boag die within a day of each other Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 6:44PMBetty Taylor, who played Slue Foot Sue in Disney's long-running Golden Horseshoe Revue, passed away Saturday — one day after the death of Wally Boag, who played her character's sweetheart, Pecos Bill.
Nerd Worlds Collide! Muppet Star Wars Action Figures! Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 7:39PMYes, it will be a little bit of a hassle to have to travel to Disneyland to purchase the Muppet Star Wars toys. Yes, I'm sure at some point I will question when I'll stop getting excited by nostalgic pop culture merchandise.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]