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The Muppets Return
Channel Flippin' - A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Review (posted December 22, 2008)
Disney Talk - Movie Mania and Muppet Mayhem (posted September 19, 2009)
Summary: Includes Muppet-related announcements made at the 2009 D23 Expo
Theme Park Headlines - Commuppety Service (posted October 3, 2009)
Summary: Muppets help promote volunteering in the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" celebration
Disney Talk - They've Gotten Things Started (posted November 28, 2009)
Summary: A recap of the Muppets' comeback so far
DVD Review - A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Extended Edition (posted December 23, 2009)
Theme Park Headlines - Commuppety Service, Part Two (posted January 20, 2010)
Summary: A recap of the Muppets' recent television appearances and online videos
Guest Appearance on The Muppet Mindset (posted December 22, 2011)
Summary: A link to a guest post on The Muppet Mindset looking at the Muppets' presence at Walt Disney World.
Disney Talk - Prepping For Muppet Domination (posted June 20, 2011)
Summary: Disney releases multiple trailers in preparation for The Muppets, a new theatrical film releasing Thanksgiving 2011.
Disney Talk - Welcome to Muppet Domination (posted November 21, 2011)
Summary: Muppets take over all forms of media with megahype for their new film.
Photo Friwednesday 11/23/2011 - Blue Skies For Muppets
Silver Screen Review - The Muppets and Toy Story Toons: Small Fry (posted November 24, 2011)
Guest Appearance on The Muppet Mindset (posted December 1, 2011)
Summary: A lnk to a guest post on The Muppet Mindset about Muppet fandom and why Jim Henson's legacy is so important to audiences.
The Lion King Returns
Disney Talk - Return of the King (posted May 29, 2011)
Summary: Disney plans a 3D release of The Lion King to theaters this September, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release in October.
Everyday Enchantment - Just Can't Wait to See King (posted August 15, 2011)
Summary: A fun countdown to The Lion King's 3D re-release to take part in at home.
Photo Friday - Circle of Life (posted September 16, 2011)
Silver Screen Review - The Lion King in 3D (posted September 19, 2011)
Blu-ray Review - The Lion King Diamond Edition (posted November 9, 2011)
Toy Story Comeback
Disney Talk - The Return of Two Disney Classics (posted January 26, 2008)
Summary: News article about franchise expansions for The Little Mermaid and Toy Story
Disney Talk - Toys "R" Back (posted April 8, 2009)
Summary: News article about then-upcoming projects for Beauty and the Beast and Toy Story
Disney Talk - Toys "R" Back, Part Two (posted August 1, 2009)
Summary: News article about the plot of Toy Story 3
Disney Talk - Old Toys (posted December 22, 2009)
Summary: Analysis of a new clip from Toy Story 3
Disney Talk - Lots O' News (posted February 24, 2010)
Summary: Analysis of the final Toy Story 3 trailer and a look at recently-announced new characters.
Everday Enchantment - Toy Story 3 Countdown (posted March 22, 2010)
Summary: A fun countdown calendar with activities to do in anticipation for Toy Story 3's release.
Disney Talk - Toy Storytelling (posted May 11, 2010)
Summary: A look at some of the publicity taking place for Toy Story 3, including viral videos and theme park additions.
DVD Review - Toy Story Special Edition (posted May 25, 2010)
Summary: A review of the new 1-disc Toy Story re-release, which features a sneak peek at the Toy Story 3 plot.
DVD Review - Toy Story 2 Special Edition (posted June 1, 2010)
Summary: A review of the new 1-disc Toy Story 2 re-release, which features a sneak peek at many new characters from Toy Story 3.
Blake's Picks - Top 5 Inconspicuous Spoilers (posted June 8, 2010)
Summary: A countdown of how to avoid spoilers for new movies, particularly Toy Story 3.
Silver Screen Review - Toy Story 3 (posted June 21, 2010)
Summary: A very positive review of the sensational Toy Story 3.
Disney Talk - Branching Out (posted February 21, 2011)
Summary: Pixar prepares to launch the all-new Toy Story Toons short film series.
Disney Talk - Toy Crazy (Spoiler Warning) (posted February 25, 2011)
Summary: Why Toy Story 3 is such a special film and a reflection on its lasting impact.
Silver Screen Review - Cars 2 and Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation (posted June 25, 2011)
Silver Screen Review - The Muppets and Toy Story Toons: Small Fry (posted November 24, 2011)
New Fantasyland
Theme Park Headlines - New Frontiers (posted September 12, 2009)
Summary: At the first-ever D23 Expo, Disney announces that Walt Disney World's Fantasyland will receive a major expansion.
Blake's Picks - Top 10 Magic Kingdom Attractions to See Before the Fantasyland Construction Begins, Part 1 (posted January 30, 2010)
Blake's Picks - Top 10 Magic Kingdom Attractions to See Before the Fantasyland Construction Begins, Part 2 (posted February 19, 2010)
Theme Park Headlines - Just Around the Riverbend (posted April 8, 2010)
Summary: A progress report of the construction and plans already being made for Fantasyland Forest's arrival, including the closing of Town Square Expostion Hall and the relocation of several characters.
Theme Park Headlines: More Fantasy in the Forest (posted August 19, 2010)
Summary: Disney reconsiders its Fantasyland plans; construction walls add concept art for upcoming Fantasyland attractions.
Theme Park Headlines - Memories Beginning, Dreams Setting Sail (psoted January 23, 2011)
Summary: More details are announced concerning the epic New Fantasyland.
Theme Park Headlines: Saying Goodbye to Toontown (posted February 15, 2011)
Summary: Mickey's Toontown Fair closes to make way to New Fantasyland and Storybook Circus.
Theme Park Headlines - A Resort Full of Change (posted May 3, 2011)
Summary: Among other things, includes pictures of New Fantasyland and Storybook Circus construction. Beast Castle becomes visible to Guests and Town Square Theater opens to replace the since-closed Judge's Tent as the Magic Kingdom's new permanent home for Mickey and Minnie.
Theme Park Headlines - Park Pictorial, Independence Day Weekend (posted July 12, 2011)
Summary: Features photographic progress of New Fantasyland and Storybook Circus, including exterior rockwork for Beast Castle and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, as well as the new railroad station taking shape.
Theme Park Headlines - Park Pictorial: Magic Kingdom Update (posted October 22, 2011)
Cars
Disney Talk - Branching Out (posted February 21, 2011)
Summary: DisneyToon Studios announces Planes, a Cars spinoff releasing in 2013.
Cars Tweet & Watch Transcript (posted June 22, 2011)
Summary: In prepration for Cars 2, BlakeOnline held a Tweet & Watch for the first Cars, in which readers could watch Cars from home and follow along with @blakeonline on Twitter for fun facts and trivia while watching the film.
Silver Screen Review - Cars 2 and Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation (posted June 25, 2011)
Pirates of the Caribbean
Disney Talk - Don't Talk to the Stranger (Tides) (posted May 17, 2011)
Summary: A look at the publicity for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Photo Friday 5/20/2011 - A Pirate's Life For Me
Summary: Includes photographs of where to find Pirates of the Caribbean props and references in the Magic Kingdom and on the Disney Cruise Line.
Silver Screen Review - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (posted May 24, 2011)
Photo Friday 5/27/2011 - More Pirate Treasure
Summary: More Pirates of the Caribbean props, this time from Disney's Hollywood Studios.
