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Disney Receives 13 Oscars Overall but Doesn't have a Wonderful Run

Walt Disney received a special Oscar for Snow White.

Once again this is the DisneyApprentice, I am here with some great news. We recently switched URL's and names and are now officially called Disney Dose, the reason for the change was to allow for other writers to join, and not have it under a name that I had as a writer. I will sitll be keeping the name DisneyApprentice, but that will just be the name under which I write. 

Yesterday the Academy released the Oscar nominations, giving Disney only two nominations for their own productions, but thirteen total including their distributed films.

Disney's only real nomination this year was for the incredible song from the Muppets Bret McKenzie’s “Man or Muppet.” The song features Jason Segel, his Muppet persona, his Muppet brother Walter, and a human version of Walter, played in a cameo appearance by Jim Parsons, made famous by his leading role in "Big Bang Theory". This year their is only one other song in the category “Real in Rio” from “Rio.” Everyone on the web, Disney, and the creators behind the Muppet movie are all hoping for a surprise performance by the Muppets during the Oscars.

The reason I said that the only true nomination for Disney was for the song was because

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Minnie's Fly Girls Charter Airline

DisneyApprentice here again, to share with you the latest Disney park news.

Back in August 2011, we shared the possible news that a brand new show was coming to California Adventure Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airlines. Now Disney has officially announced the new show, dropping the “s” off the end and simply calling it Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline.

The brand new show will debut February 17 in Condor Flats near the Soarin’ Over California attraction and will feature Minnie Mouse along with songs, dance numbers and “interactive moments.” Minnie will be joined by a four-member crew performing songs from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s.

Click here to see the full logo released for the new show

Picture by Lauren Javier

 

Test Track Changes Name and Ride Experience

DisneyApprentice here again! Catching you up on the latest Disney World News!

After the previous redesign of a few vehicles on Test Tack, Walt Disney World has annonced that the attraction will be getting an overhaul this year, confirming the previous rumors.

Starting this fall Test Track won’t have you testing out safety features rather it will have you test out design elements. The queue will be themed around Chevrolet Design Center. Test Track is scheduled to close in April 2012 to make way for the new experience, which will gives theme park guests the active role of “becoming” automotive designers.

Even though the name “Test Track” is likely to stick around, the experience is changing. The new version of the attraction will have“upbeat music, engaging media, dramatic lighting and a collection of Chevrolet concept cars and model vehicles.” Guests will use interactive design and styling workstations to create custom concept vehicles, after which they will hop aboard a 6-person “SimCar” ride vehicle and test out the design through the twists, turns, and bumps of the Test Track course.

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The Matterhorn at Disneyland Closes til' Summer

Hi, I'm the DisneyApprentice, and I run a blog named the same thing. I strive to bring the latest Disney news to the web, and this writing position at mydisneyblog.com will allow me to do just that. Please come and check out my website for the latest news. 

Back in August I, the DisneyApprentice displayed photos of the new 3-seat Matterhorn Bobsleds ride vehicles that were being tested on the roller coaster, replacing the old lap seating configuration. Disney made it official yesterday when they announced that the Mountain would be closing on Jan. 9th until June. Sadly this means that I won’t be able to ride the Matterhorn when I am visiting the resort next weekend, but if you will be in Disneyland or live nearby then I suggest you head to the park today to ride the Matterhorn for the last time before summer.

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