Walt Disney World includes 30,500 hectares, which is approximately the same size as San Francisco. When Disney’s Magic Kingdom opened its doors on 1 October 1971, adult admission is $ 3. 50. The crowd on opening day at Disney’s Magic Kingdom was approximately 10,000. The estimated annual attendance at Disney’s
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Disney sweet on ‘Suite Life’
Disney Channel has ordered a third season of its fast-growing laffer “The Suite Life on Deck,” with production scheduled in early 2010. Starring twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse, “Suite Life” is TV’s top-ranked series among kids 6-11 and No. 2 in the 9-14 demo, boasting nearly 25% growth compared with
U.S. Mint $1 Coin Pilot Begins at Walt Disney World
Beginning today, you may notice more unique $1 coins at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney is working with the U.S. Mint to participate in a circulation pilot of the 2009 Native American dollar coins. The coin’s design is based on the theme of agriculture. You’ll notice a Native American woman
Playhouse Disney’s Big Halloween Party
Playhouse Disney on Disney Channel will host a “Big Halloween Party” on Oct. 24 & 25th with Halloween-themed shows starring all of your preschooler’s Disney favorites, including new episodes of The Imagination Movers and My Friends Tigger and Pooh. On the Playhouse Disney website, you’ll find activities and games with
Disney World spreads the wealth with its campaign cash
Walt Disney World isn’t taking many chances when it comes to the 2010 elections. The giant resort was generous to both the Republican Party of Florida and the Florida Democratic Party during the third quarter of the year, new state records show. Disney gave the Republicans more money in direct
‘Ho White’ Beer Ad Incurs Disney’s Wrath
A beer advertisement featuring Snow White blowing smoke rings while lying in bed with seven semi-naked dwarves has reportedly left Disney fuming. The raunchy Jamieson’s Raspberry Ale ad renamed the fairytale cartoon heroine “Ho White”. Loveable Disney dwarves, like Sleepy, Happy and Doc, were replaced with Filthy, Smarmy and Randy
Disney Pixar’s Cars Race-O-Rama
The third installment of Disney Pixar’s “Cars†video game series has released to stores. The game is called Cars Race-O-Rama and can be played on: – Wii – Nintendo DS – Xbox 360 – Playstation 2 – Playstation 3 – PSP The E-rated video game retails for between $29.99 and
Disney D23 Announces New Slate of Events For Members
D23 has recently announced to its members a calendar of events for both the International Food and Wine Festival and the Holiday Season. At the Festival, D23 members can take advantage of exclusive wine tastings or a private cooking class, a very special, members-only “Party for the Senses” dinner complete
Construction of Disney’s Hawaii Resort Photos
The Walt Disney Co. plans to build a family resort in Hawaii, but it won’t be an island Disneyland. The 21 acres of oceanfront property on the western side of Oahu will house an 800-room hotel complex. The resort, Disney’s first without a nearby theme park, will emphasize family-centered vacations
Adventures by Disney cuts itineraries & destinations
The Walt Disney Co. is scaling back its Adventures by Disney business, dropping many itineraries and destinations from its 2010 schedule. Disney executives acknowledge that the economic downturn has put pressure on the guided-tour business, as well as others. “When you think about the economy, it’s hard not to think
Disney/Marvel Facing Copyright Lawsuit
It appears that Walt Disney’s $4 billion purchase of Marvel Entertainment might come with more than it’s fair share of headaches, 45 in fact. The heirs of Jack Kirby, forward thinking comic book artist and co-creator of many Marvel tentpole properties including X-Men, Fantastic Four have sent 45 notices of
Some funny D23 Expo Photos
Images in the gallery above are from the LA Times’ coverage of the D23 Expo, which featured one-of-a-kind sights like Captain EO costumes, frames of the presidents from the Hall of Presidents exhibit, and celebrity appearances. Click the picture above to check them out.
Toy Story 1 & 2 Double Feature – Get your tickets now
Disney is now offering a double feature of its hit animated films Toy Story and Toy story 2. That’s not all! The re-released films will provide you with an all new movie experience in 3D! They are set to run for only two weeks, kicking off on October 2. Toy
Captain Jack appears at D23 video
Dick Cook has his Steve Jobs moment introducing just one more thing: Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow
