Platypus Day - Phineas & Ferb

[Tom Morrow]

Phineas & Ferb's Platypus Day on Saturday, March 3

First Look: Disney Creates a New Dance for Phineas & Ferb's Platypus Day Seattle Post-Intelligencer Move over, Macarena. Disney Channel is hoping to start a new dance craze timed to "Platypus Day," a holiday created by the cable network to celebrate Perry the Platypus, the teal-colored, duck-billed secret agent from Phineas and Ferb. This year's Platypus Day, which takes place on Saturday, March 3, will feature the introduction of "The Platypus Walk," a surf-rock tune that comes with an accompanying dance choreographed by Rosero McCoy (Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam). The song will debut today on Radio Disney, and Disney Channel's website will include a tutorial to the dance. Disney Channel will air 11 hours of Phineas and Ferb episodes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 3, timed to the "holiday," while sister network Disney XD will air 12 hours. Both channels also debut a music video for "The Platypus Walk," featuring Disney Channel sitcom stars from Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up, Jessie, Kickin' It and Austin & Ally. Disney will also celebrate "Platypus Day" via events at its 220 Disney Stores and on Radio Disney stations. The event is the latest brand extension for Phineas and Ferb, which has already spawned merchandise, a TV-movie, soundtracks and an upcoming feature film. Phineas was the No. 1 animated series among kids 6-11 and 9-14 in 2011. by Michael Schneider, TV Guide complete article

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[Tom Morrow]

First Lady does ‘The Platypus Walk’

First lady visits Disney World and does ‘The Platypus Walk’ as part of ‘Let’s Move’ Orlando Attractions Magazine On a tour to celebrate the second anniversary of her Let’s Move! initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama was at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. She also recognized the efforts of Disney Magic of Healthy Living, which partners with parents in their quest to raise healthy, happy kids. “I want to thank Disney for all that they’ve done to support ‘Let’s Move’ and to make sure our kids are eating right and being active,” Obama told the audience before joining Disney Channel and Disney XD stars for the new dance, “The Platypus Walk”, inspired by the hugely popular Phineas and Ferb character Perry the Platypus. by Matt Roseboom complete article

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[Ezra]

You, too, can do “The Platypus Walk”!

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[Disneyland_DHI]

I'm not gonna lie; Phineas and Ferb is the best thing to happen to Disney Channel. It's like I'm plunged into the day of good television all over again, but it's completely new.