Flash Mob Proposal at Downtown Disney

Flash mobs are becoming more and more common these days, but Jamin Love wanted to put a unique twist on his. Jamin wanted to propose to his girlfriend of 6 years, Valerie. Jamin, who performs with a local dance company, created the routine to the song "Marry You" by Bruno Mars. After many secret rehearsals and meetings with Disney security to secure permission for the mob, Jamin and friends managed to pull off the surprise. And its no surprise that she said yes!

Congratulations Jamin and Valerie!

Quote of the Week

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It’s a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young.

- Walt Disney

This Tron Light Cycle Is Awesome!

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I love the Tron movies. I remember watching the original Tron when I was a kid and thinking it was just about the coolest thing ever. When Tron: Legacy came to theaters, I insisted my sister and Bean watch it with me, even though they weren't really interested. In the end, they loved it, too. Bean wanted one of the Light Cycles desperately. Well, now you can purchase a Light Cycle of your own, that is if you can afford it. Available from Hammacher Schlemmer for a whopping $55,000, the bike captures all of the features of the computer version. Here's the description from Hammacher Schlemmer.

This is the illuminated, street-legal motorcycle inspired by the computer animated cycle from the 2010 film Tron: Legacy. Designed for casual cruising and slow ride-bys at shows, it is made from a steel frame covered by a fiberglass cowling that replicates the sleek look of its computer-generated imagery counterpart. Electroluminescent strips built into the tire cowlings, wheel rims, and body illuminate the cycle. It is powered by a fuel-injected Suzuki 996cc, 4-stroke engine. Riders lay at a near-horizontal position astride the padded leather seat, with feet on foot pegs that control its 6-speed constant mesh manual transmission and hands on the handlebars for throttle and braking. The hubless wheels are former truck tires built up then custom-shaped to fit onto one of two counter-rotating rims spinning within each other, providing the broad-tired authenticity of the computer cycles from the movie.

Although this bike is definitely out of most budgets, it does have an amazing look. This would be the ultimate gift for a Tron lover, if only you could afford it.

Disney World's 40th Birthday

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Walt Disney World will be celebrating its 40th birthday this Saturday, October 1, 2011. Rumors abound about the celebration, but this is what has been said so far. Special merchandise has been appearing all over the parks. They will have an official celebration with a character cavalcade, sing along and more. They are planning on releasing special edition pins as part of the birthday celebration.

At the Magic Kingdom, there will be a special ceremony on the castle steps at 10AM, special artist signings throughout the day, and something added to the fireworks that night. Previous major birthday celebrations, like the 15th and 25th, went on for an entire year, although it is unclear if Disney will celebrate this way for the 40th.

Happy Birthday Jim Henson!

Jim Henson Company

Today would have been Jim Henson's 75th birthday. To celebrate, I thought I'd share one of my favorite Muppet musical moments.

Happy Birthday, Jim!

The Muppets Website

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The Muppets have a new home on the web. To celebrate the film coming to theaters November 23, Disney has created a new website for the Muppets. Several of the characters don't have any information yet, but its coming soon. Right now, you can click on Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy for brief interviews and character info from the movie. One of Kermit's favorite moments is singing a new song written especially for the movie, "Pictures in my Head." Speaking of her role in the movie, Miss Piggy said, "It's the role I was born to play. Moi plays a high-powered, confident, charismatic, gorgeous, scene-stealing star who saves the day and wins her frog's heart."

As with all Disney character sites, there are games, downloads, video clips, a gallery, and a link to products that tie-in with the movie. Several of the areas are still "coming soon", but should be filled as we get closer to the premiere. If, like me, you love the Muppets, check it out.

Quote of the Week

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Sometimes I believe as many as six impossible things before breakfast.

- Alice, Alice in Wonderland