Disney announced plans to bring their classics out of the “Disney vault†and give them the Blu-ray makeover. This new “Diamond Collection†will feature 14 classics, including Beauty and the Beast and Snow White. Personally I have not adopted the Blu-ray transition yet but have seen the stunning quality and
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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
Disney Classic “Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs” Coming To Blu-Ray
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is announcing the debut of the highly-anticipated hi-def version of the classic “Show White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The 1937 critically-acclaimed animated feature, based on the fairy tale of the same name by the Brothers Grimm, is the first entry in WDSHE’s all-new product line:
Disney Gallery Opening October 2nd in the Bank of Main Street Building
Bank On It! The Disney Gallery set to open this Fall in the former Bank of Main Street Building! Like most, you’ve probably missed visiting The Disney Gallery on your recent trips to Disneyland® park. Well, good news! the hotspot for viewing original and one-of-a-kind Disney artwork and artifacts is
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Sneak Peek: The Presidio’s New Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is gearing up to open its doors in early October after several years of meticulous planning and lobbying by several of Disney’s children and grandchildren. The museum will tell the story of Walt Disney, who raised animation to an art and transformed the film industry,
Toys R Us HOT Picks for the Holidays
Disney Kid Friendly Laptop makes the list A selection of the toys that Wayne, N.J.-based Toys R Us plans to heavily promote and stock for the holidays: — Bakugan Battle Brawlers New Vestroia Maxus Helios 7 in 1 toy by Spin Master. A version of the popular card and morphing
Coming to Disney DVD & Blu-Ray – October through December 2009
I am only covering the movies. If you want the complete list including TV Shows and animated series please check out Disney DVD’s website. Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs DVD Combo Pack On Blu-ray Oct 6 Tinker Bell And The Lost Treasure Blu-ray Combo Pack On Blu-ray Oct 27
Man arrested for selling fake Disneyland Tickets
Police released two photos of Vaughn Hutchins. A man accused of selling fake Disneyland passes on Craigslist is being held in jail as police search for more victims. Vaughn Michael Hutchins, 24, was arrested last Wednesday as he was selling phony Disneyland Park Hopper tickets at the Santa Ana Train
Disney stops serving all-beef hot dogs
In a famous 1980’s advertising campaign for the fast food chain Wendy’s, the late character actress Clara Peller uttered this startling question about a competing chain’s burgers: “Where’s the beef?” If you’re visiting Walt Disney World and taste their hot dogs, you’ll soon find yourself asking that same question. Disney
**Update** Tire monitor causes Disney bus shutdown
Officials with Florida’s Walt Disney World said a suspicious device reported on a bus turned out to be an old prototype tire-pressure monitor. Disney spokeswoman Andrea Finger said Monday a maintenance crew unfamiliar with the device, which was installed on a single bus in 1998, found the object on the
Johnny Depp may quit Pirates after Disney studio chief resigns
Johnny Depp may walk away from a fourth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean after Disney ousted the veteran studio chief who first backed his vision for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow, Los Angeles Times reported. Studio chief Dick Cook left the company on Friday following a string of
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