Eloise at the Plaza with Sofia Vassilieva returns to television tonight.

Eloise at the Plaza with Sofia Vassilieva was the 2003 Emmy Winning tv movie of the week. The series returns 8 PM on the Disney Channel Thursday and again 12 PM Friday.

Julie Andrews is the Nanny, Jefrrey Tambor as Mr. Salmone, in the delicious triumph by director Kevin Lima. And rounding out the cast is the wonderful Christine Baranski as Prunella Stickler.

Other recent roles for Sofia include Medium (as Ariel Dubois), the hit tv series from 2005 to 2010. She would also appear in Eloise in Chirstmastime released in 2003.

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Anislav Varbanov died Monday at Disney World. Anislav Varbanov’s death is the third death at Disney World Orlando in seven weeks.

Varbanov died on Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, a scene that he was rehearsing a stunt for on Monday. Yesterday the event was canceled.

Anislav was 30 years old. Disney says the park is mourning his death. Last week reportedly a 47 year old park worker died on “Captain Jack’s Pirate Tutorial” and in July another died on the monorail’s operation.

Send your love.

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The Disney Channel Scavenger Sweepstakes on Disneychannel.com/scavengersweepstakes starts today! The Disneychannel.com Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes gives you a chance to get cool stuff after you watch your favorite cool problems on the Disney Channel.

Here’s how it works.

From July 12 to July 17 (Friday), watch the Disney Channel from 8 to 9 pm every night. The Channel will feature parts of Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana. Each night a different item is used below. After you see how the item is used on tv that night, sign onto DisneyChannel.com, answer the question, get a chance to win.

Sunday – Orange life vest
Monday – Comb
Tuesday – Lip gloss
Wednesday – Blood pressure cuff
Thursday – Vial of blue dye
Friday – Bunch of Roses

Catch it online here: Disneychannel.com/scavengersweepstakes

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PHOTO. Here is a Facebook picture of Austin Wuennenberg, the Disney World monorail operator who died in today’s crash. Austin Wuennenberg is identified by Reedy Creek Emergency Services as the train operator who passed following two monorails colliding early this morning. Austin Wuennenberg was 21.

No other injuries have yet been reported following eight people evaluated by responding medical personnel.

Austin Wuennenberg was a graduate of Celebration High School. Austin was scheduled to graduate next year in computer science from Stetson University. The Disney World Monorail crash was just after 2 am; two monorails collided while transporting park visitors who had just witnessed the 4th of July fireworks.

Austin Wuennenberg’s family has yet to issue a statement. Disney World says the following:

“Today, we mourn the loss of our fellow Cast Member. Our hearts go out to his family and to those who have lost a friend and co-worker.

“The safety of our guests and Cast Members is always our top priority.

“The monorail is out of service as we continue to work closely with law enforcement to determine what happened and the appropriate next steps.”

Send your love. Funeral arrangements have not been announced for Wuennenberg.

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VIDEO. Watch video of the Disney Monorail crash from WKMG Orlando. TV Station WKMG Orlando’s Disney Monorail video footage depicts the rush moments after the crash and the reaction by passengers. There are two videos.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO 1

CLICK HER FOR VIDEO 2

As broke earlier on LALATE, the Disney World Monorail crash accident happened shortly after 2 am EST. People were departing following a fireworks display for the 4th of July.

Walt Disney World Vice President of Public Affairs Mike Griffin issued the following statement:

“Today, we mourn the loss of our fellow Cast Member. Our hearts go out to his family and to those who have lost a friend and co-worker.

“The safety of our guests and Cast Members is always our top priority.

“The monorail is out of service as we continue to work closely with law enforcement to determine what happened and the appropriate next steps.”

The train operator was killed, a second treated along with five park guests. The operator’s name is Austin Wuennenberg.

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