Wayne Allwine the voice of Mickey Mouse - Dies

Wayne Allwine, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, only the third person in history to play the character in various movies and TV shows, has passed away.

According to Wikipedia Allwine’s first appearance as Mickey was voicing the animated lead-ins for The New Mickey Mouse Club in 1977.

His first appearance as Mickey for a theatrical release was in the 1983 featurette Mickey’s Christmas Carol and he has provided the voice for Mickey Mouse ever since.

He was married to Russi Taylor, the current voice of Minnie Mouse. Allwine was also a sound effects editor for various feature films. Allwine died on Monday, due to complications from diabetes. He was 62.

Animal Kingdom - Picnic in the Park

Something worth lookng at in Disney's Animal Kingdom from April 7th 2009 Disney will will be offering a new meal program called Picnic in the Park. As part of this program, you will be able to purchase a meal for the family packaged in an "Every Tree Has Character" reusable bag, which can then be taken to one of a number of picnic spots throughout the park. Plates and utensils are provided. Meals include a choice of entrees, side dishes, desserts, and water. There are two tiers available:

Tier 1 features a chicken wrap, ham grinder, tuna pita, turkey focaccia sandwich, or portobello mushroom and vegetable Wrap, with pricing starting at $24.99 plus tax for a meal for three.

Meal for Three – $24.99 + tax
3 Sandwiches, 1 Large Gourmet Side, 3 Desserts or Fruit, 3 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Four – $32.99 + tax
4 Sandwiches, 2 Large Gourmet Sides, 4 Desserts or Fruit, 4 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Five – $40.99 + tax
5 Sandwiches, 3 Large Gourmet Sides, 5 Desserts or Fruit, 5 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Six – $48.99 + tax
6 Sandwiches, 4 Large Gourmet Sides, 6 Desserts or Fruit, 6 bottles of Dasani water

Tier 2 offers a choice of rotisserie chicken or ham, with pricing starting at $29.99 plus tax for a meal for three.

Meal for Three – $29.99 + tax
6 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 lb. of Ham, 2 Large Gourmet Sides, 3 Desserts or Fruit, 3 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Four – $38.99 + tax
8 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 1/4 lb. of Ham, 3 Large Gourmet Sides, 4 Desserts or Fruit, 4 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Five – $47.99 + tax
10 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 1/2 lb. of Ham, 4 Large Gourmet Sides, 5 Desserts or Fruit, 5 bottles of Dasani water

Meal for Six – $56.99 + tax
12 Pieces of Rotisserie Chicken or 1 3/4 lb. of Ham, 5 Large Gourmet Sides, 6 Desserts or Fruit, 6 bottles of Dasani water

Gourmet Sides (16 oz.)
-- Chips
-- Macaroni & Cheese
-- Seasonal Fruit Salad
-- Coleslaw
-- Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
-- Tomato and Cucumber
-- Corn Medley
-- Orzo Pasta Salad
-- Green Beans
-- Tandoori Spiced Tofu and Zucchini Squash
-- Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges

Desserts
-- Apple
-- Brownie
-- Cookie
-- Cornbread
-- Crisped Rice Treat
-- Orange

Here is a map of the locations:

Place your order at the Picnic in the Park podium located in front of Guest Relations at Animal Kingdom, between 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily. After that time, or if you decide to get a picnic pack after you're in the park, go directly to the podium at Tusker House Restaurant to place the order.

Pick-up time needs to be at least two hours from the time the order is placed, and you'll need to bring the copy of the order form as confirmation.

The pick-up location is at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery.

Payment is due upon pick-up of the order. If you're on the Disney Dining Plan, Picnic in the Park may be used as a Quick Service Meal (requires one adult entitlement per meal amount). For example, a meal for three will require three adult entitlements.

Cash Less Tolls in Orlando?

According to reports Orlando/Orjnage County may go cash less on it's toll roads

How this will work for visitors to the state that hire cars? Hire companies will pass this charge to end user but will they try and profit from it?

Plans will be looked at again around June time

Let us know your thoughts

La Nouba - Discount for DVC Member

Disney DVC announces discount for Members with 30% for La Nouba

Be swept away by the fantastical spectacle of La Nouba! Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase discounted Category 2 tickets for themselves and up to five Guests for performances now through June 27, 2009*. So bring the ones you love to witness La Nouba, which transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary and stimulates the imagination from beginning to end with daring acrobatics, dazzling choreography, vibrant music and whimsical characters — only at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Disney Vacation Club Members may purchase tickets by calling Disney Vacation Club Member Services at (800) 800-9800. Tickets must be purchased in advance (up to two weeks prior to the show date). They are not available onsite or on the day of the show. All discounted tickets will be available at Will Call. A valid Disney Vacation Club Member ID must be shown when picking up tickets at the box office.

* Block Out Dates: From April 4 to April 11, 2009 and from April 14 to April 18, 2009.