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Walt Disney World News

• Spaceship Earth has begun sneak previews, but there is still stuff that could be improved. (notes in the Park Update with photos)
• Interest-free financing was announced during the special meeting for DVC Old Key West owners considering the 15-year extension. There was a bunch of other information discussed there, as well.
• The Disney Cruise Line announced their plans for 2008 and 2009 while we await the new ships in 2011.
• Quick takes:
  • A 63-year-old woman was arrested for attempting to enter the Magic Kingdom with a loaded handgun, a pair of scissors and a locked-blade knife.
  • Adventures by Disney has cancelled the "Coasting the Golden State" tour for 2008.
  • Disney is partnering with Best Friends Pet Care, Inc. to have the Connecticut-based company operate its existing five kennels, as well as create a themed resort for the pets, where each service entails an extra charge.
  • We've finally heard rumblings of the dates for the closure of Nine Dragons for its refurbishment.

This and other news can be found in this week's Walt Disney World Park Update.

Disneyland News

• Disneyland has filed for a liquor license; but it's only an umbrella for all special events.
• The River Belle Terrace refurbishment is almost done.
• Two hotel plans have been submitted for Anaheim GardenWalk.
• SunCal has asked for a new vote on resort housing plan opposed by Disney.
• AMTRAK is offering a free companion fare to military.
• The Carlsbad Planning Commission is backing some Legoland proposals.
• There's a new Breakfast with Santa promotion at Naples Ristorante in Downtown Disney.

This and other news can be found in this week's Disneyland Park Update.

The Walt Disney Company News

• Steamboat Ventures has invested in Scrapblog, in Intenet community and watchdog site.
• Steamboat also announced that it had acquired a stake in EdgeCast.
• Anne Sweeney was named Hollywood's most powerful woman for the year.
• Enchanted had another strong week at the box office.

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