Photo by Disney/Pixar In 2009, giant robots, teen wizards and high-flying houses dominated the box office, with moviegoers flocking to theaters to the tune of over $10 billion in ticket sales. Here are the top ten highest grossing films at the domestic box office this year. Click here to check
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Orlando’s theme parks ending sluggish year on bright note – by closing the gates
Personally I have seen on several websites where Disney had to close it’s gates this week due to hitting capacity before noon. Good or Bad you decide… Article from the Orlando Sentinel Orlando’s theme parks appear to be ending a lackluster year on a positive note. Walt Disney World, Universal
Disney-Marvel Combo Assures More of That $10 Billion Movie Market
Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL) is about to disappear. The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) acquisition is set to close this week. Some have criticized this $4.2 billion cash and stock deal, but there is going to be more merit to this combination with Disney than just traditional M&A. That
Hollywood Studio Backlot Bulldozed…?
These are just rumors there is nothing concrete just hearsay. A few days ago, WDW Daily News reported on an interesting refurbishment that was announced for both the Studio Backlot Tour and the Studio Catering Co. at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, scheduled to take place between February 15, 2010 and March
Disney sees big dollars in Marvel unknowns
(AP Photo/Marvel Entertainment Inc.) Moviegoers have shown a willingness to be entangled by Spider-Man’s web over and over again. Now, as Disney prepares to buy the comic-book powerhouse Marvel, it faces the question of whether fans will also get attached to characters as obscure as Ant-Man and Iron Fist. The
*New* Express Tickets allows guests speedy access into Disneyland
A new Express Ticket Purchase entrance turnstile has opened at Disneyland, allowing guests to purchase theme park tickets right at the gate and avoid making an additional stop at the ticket booths. Visitors simply swipe their credit card and get a ticket printed out for them at the gate. Tickets
David Goldman & Sean Goldman reunited and headed to DisneyWorld
A father and son reunited after an international custody battle planned to spend their first holiday season together in five years at Disney World in Florida, a family friend said. David Goldman and his 9-year-old son, Sean, arrived at Orlando International Airport just after 6 p.m. Thursday after meeting earlier
Disneyworld Construction Update
Reported from Mouseplanet: Here is the listing of interesting items from paperwork filed with Orange County in the last week. Magic Kingdom Crystal Palace Restaurant – replacement of two auxiliary heating units. Magic Kingdom Castle – builiding work. Magic Kingdom Castle Hub – electrical work. Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain –
Strike at Disneyland Resort Paris impacts guests
The unions cfdt, CFTC and UNSA had called for a strike of its members for today as of 7.00 am to protest the lack of social dialogue between the workforce / unions and the management of the resort. In particular the proposed “Zero Euro†wage increase for / in 2010
Walt Disney World Cited by U.S. in Monorail Crash
Walt Disney Co.’s Walt Disney World was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for safety violations involving the death of a monorail driver in a July collision at the Florida theme park. The U.S. safety agency said in an e-mailed statement today that it proposed $44,000 in penalties
Star Wars Weekends 2010 Dates Announced
News just in concerning Star Wars Weekends 2010…we’ve confirmed dates for the annual event held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Here are the weekends: May 21 – 23 May 28 – 30 June 4 – 6 June 11 – 13 If you’ve never been, Star Wars Weekends is an
Pixar’s Toy Story 3 Color Scripts Pictures
These pieces are part of Toy Story 3’s color script, a visual representation of the film that allows for the lighting department to correctly illuminate each scene. Both were painted by the very talented Dice Tsutsumi, art director on the highly anticipated sequel. You may recognize the paintings from two
Disneyland Resort Gives Back During the Twelve Days of Christmas
The Disneyland Resort and its cast members have a legacy of giving, started by Walt Disney himself, and the giving efforts kick into high gear during the 12 days of Christmas. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to: On the first day of Christmas…1,000 individuals receive necessities through
Alaska Airline’s Spirit of Disneyland II
Alaska Airlines showed off its newest livery, “Spirit of Disneyland II.” Back in 2002 Alaska announced their “Spirit of Disneyland I” livery, which was retired about two weeks ago. Can you tell which one of Mickey’s friends was missing on the first livery? Because they used a Boeing 737-400 on