This weekend at D23 Expo, Fisher-Price unveiled the new Rock Star Mickey toy. It will be available starting September 6, 2011, with a suggested retail price of $54.99. Mickey jams along to the song “You Really Got Me”, which was performed by Broadway star and former “American Idol” contestant Constantine
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The Disney/Marvel Relationship – Why it’s a Good Thing
Ever since Disney acquired Marvel back in 2009, I’ve been asked this question a lot: “Why did Disney buy Marvel?” or been told that “the companies just don’t mesh”, “Disney will dilute Marvel”, “Marvel is too violent for Disney”, and many more things of that nature. Some people refuse to
D23 Expo Day 1: Walt Disney Parks/Resorts Panel
Here’s a quick run down of what was discussed at the Parks and Resorts panel on Friday,August 19, 2011, day one of D23 Expo. Keeping it short and sweet. (This is pretty much what my notebook looks like.) The opening was done by the new talking Mickey Mouse, which was
Epcot’s UK Pavilion Phone Booths
Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion compresses time and style into a brilliant rural/city/town progression and tour across the British Isles, sampling settings from the 1500s to the 1800s. As with other World Showcase stops, Walt Disney Imagineers spared no detail here. Stroll down cobblestone streets, venture through a knee-high hedge maze,
Follow Us at D23 Expo!
As most of you probably know, D23 Expo is this weekend. Yes, this weekend. I’ve been waiting for this thing for what seems like FOREVER. I’ll give you the bad news first: you can’t all be there with me. Good news is, I’ll be posting live updates! You can see
Bruce Boxleitner Talks with Cooking with Mickey about the D23 Expo
Earlier this week I had an opportunity to chat with actor Bruce Boxleitner about his participation in this year’s D23 Expo. Boxleitner, one of Hollywood’s enduring leading men, starred as Alan Bradley/Tron in the 1982 original film TRON, reprised his role in the 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy, and voiced the main character in
ABC Family Star, Cassie Scerbo Shows Her “Teen Spirit”
Earlier in the week I was able to chat with actress Cassie Scerbo of the ABC Family Original Movie Teen Spirit. Scerbo plays Amber Pollock, the girl at the top of the popularity food chain at Eugene Ashley High School with the goal of becoming the prom queen. Things take a turn
Disney World Cinema’s “Zokkomon” DVD Review
What is it about? Kunal (Darsheel Safary), an orphaned boy, discovers how cruel life is when he is abandoned by his heartless uncle (Anupam Kher). Left to fend for himself, Kunal soon realizes the hero within and begins his epic journey of adventure and transformation to become Zokkomon. Zokkomon will
Review: Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension Phineas and Ferb’s creativity carries them beyond time and space and into their first full-length feature film in Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across The 2nd Dimension. To celebrate Perry’s anniversary as the Flynn-Fletcher family pet, Phineas and Ferb create a
The Best Disney Movie of Summer 2011 is…
This Summer Disney has put out some sure to be classic films both in the theaters and on DVD/Blu Ray. Which was your favorite release? Cars 2 While I love a good Pixar movie (and sequel) I would have liked to see another Nemo or even Ratatouille before a Cars
Planning 101 – Easy Ways to Save Money for Your Disney Trip.
In this economy, taking a vacation can be a luxury, but it’s still something we all want to do, particularly those of us who want, no wait, need to visit the Mouse. While the best way to do it is to put money directly into a trip fund every month,
Are you guilty of these 5 Disney World Sins?
I am sure many of us have done a few of these Disney World Sins in the past. I for one live dangerously. Actually if you didn’t know Danger is my middle name. Ok well not really. While most of these things can and will land you in hot water.
Seniors At Disney World – What Are Some Of Our Concerns?
When we Seniors travel to Walt Disney World we have concerns that the majority of younger adults and kids simply do not have. We need to face it – as we age we have different priorities when we travel and many of these center around our own well being when
10 Money Saving Tips for your next Disney World Vacation
Want to take the kids to the Walt Disney World Resort, but don’t want to break the bank? With a little planning it can be done: here are ten ways to save on your next Disney World Vacation. Stay at a Disney Value Resort – While on property you still
