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Congratulations to MousePlanet reader and MousePad member Justin Muchoney, who was just named Disney's first Chief Magic Official!

From the start, his enthusiasm grabbed me, regardless of whether or not he was a member of the MousePlanet family. His performance in the in-park competitions last week solidified it. Apparently, lots of other Disney fans agreed.

Congratulations also to Tripp West and David Hawley, who did a great job getting to the finals, and proving ...

OK, the live DreamCMO competitions are over, and it's all down to the voting. Let's take a quick look at the events, which you can watch at dreamcmo.com:

Stroller derby - Justin wins easily
Throw in the Towel - All did well, the winner depends on how much is too much for your taste
Loudest Crowd - Justin wins again
Know the Show - In part 1 (staffing the Tip Board), Justin has no problems handling anything that comes his way, David seems lost trying to direct ...

I talked about it on today's MouseStation podcast, but realized that perhaps I should also post this here for those that don't listen to the show.

Animation legend Ollie Johnston, the last surviving member of Walt's Nine Old Men, passed away from natural causes at age 95 on Monday at a long term care facility in Sequim, Washington. Johnston served as animator and directing animator of some of the best-loved Disney animated classics, including Show White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, ...

MousePlanet reader Justin Muchoney has had a great first day of competition at Walt Disney World, winning two of the three events today. He won the Stroller Derby and Loudest Crowd competitions, falling in the Throw in the Towel event.

It looks like his extrovertaneous nature and possivisionouraging outlook are helping him in his quest.

But how he does in the competitions has no bearing on the voting. And that's where we come in!

It's time to support ...

As expected, Disney has opened the free dining promotion to all guests.

Terms are the same as for the Disney Visa cardholder promotion launched Monday.

Details are below. Thanks to Sue Pisaturo of MousePlanet sponsor Small World Vacations for the info.

Booking Dates:
Today through June 22

3 night minimum length of stay - 14 night maximum

Travel dates for Free dining are 8/24 - 9/20

Booking Codes: ...