Disney Investigating Child Labor at ‘Cars’ Merchandise Factory In China
This article comes to us from the Guardian in the UK. A Sturdy Products’ employee works to fulfill orders, for ranges that include Disney merchandise. But a monitoring group claims that workers’ rights are often abused. Disney’s best-selling Cars toys are being made in a factory in China that uses
Disney Food Confession – Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Recipe
Where to find it: Right here! (They used to be on the menu at Le Cellier in Epcot’s World Showcase (Canada) until they revised the menu this year). You will have to make them yourself but they are worth it. What is it? Rich and creamy mashed spuds that serve
Cinderella Diamond Edition Coming to Bluray in 2012
I am getting reports from several websites that Cinderella is making its way out of the Disney Vault and will be released on Disney Diamond Bluray in 2012. Cinderella, which is based on the Charles Perrault fairy tale, is the 12th feature from Disney Animation Studios. It premiered in March
Chip & Company Week in Review, August 29, 2011
Welcome to a special earthquake and hurricane Week in Review! Here on the east coast, there was some crazy weather (does an earthquake even qualify as “weather”?), so to take our minds off of all of that, let’s take a look at some of the great Disney news that you
Win a Trip the Opening of CarsLand and Meet John Lasseter
Do you have a photo of John Lasseter from his 1977 stint as a Jungle Cruise skipper at Disneyland? Enter your photo for a chance to win a private Jungle Cruise with John Lasseter and attend the Grand Opening of Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure! Don’t have a John
Disney Channel To Debut Second Season Of Hit Dance-Themed Comedy “Shake It Up” On Sunday, September 18
The season premiere of “Shake It Up,” the hit dance themed comedy series that has ranked No. 1 among Kids 6-11 and Tweens since its 2010 premiere, will be presented SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. In the one hour season opener, CeCe and Rocky risk being
Disney Store Celebrates Grand Opening Of Newly-Designed Store At Florida Mall
Today, Disney Store celebrated the opening of its award-winning new concept store at Florida Mall in Orlando, Florida. One of many newly-designed stores to open in 2011, the interactive shopping destination offers magical experiences for Disney fans of all ages. Disney Store’s new design aims to deliver “the best 30
Walt Disney Studios Celebrates The Premiere Of The Lion King 3D
The Lion King’s voice talent Robert Guillaume (Rafiki), Moira Kelly (Adult Nala), Jim Cummings (Ed) and Niketa Calame (Young Nala) were joined by legendary Disney producer Don Hahn, co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, animators Tony Bancroft, Mark Henn, and Andreas Deja, to celebrate the Premiere of The Lion King
Disney VoluntEARS Help Coalition for the Homeless Keep Cool During Hot Summer Months
When more than 80 air conditioning units at the Coalition for the Homeless recently needed service this summer, Disney VoluntEARS were quick to lend a helping hand to ensure the Coalition kept cool for those who work and stay there. Coalition for the Homeless is more than a shelter; it
40-Year Cast Members Reflect on Opening Day Oct. 1, 1971
Phil Holmes, Vice President of Magic Kingdom (Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan) – He wore the costume and countenance of a grim Haunted Mansion greeter in Liberty Square when the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. Today, Phil Holmes is the park’s vice president, and he still recalls the wonder in those first
Family Fun Abounds Aboard Disney Dream
Aboard Disney Dream, there are times and places for all ages. Young children have their special area and activities. So do tweens, teens and adults. But in keeping with a Disney heritage as time-honored as Disneyland, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship also is a family place, filled with experiences
New Baby Elephant Takes Center Stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The elephant herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom got just a little larger with the birth of a baby calf. Weighing 311 pounds, the male African elephant was welcomed into the group by his mother Vasha, 10 herd members and a team of animal care professionals assisting with the birth. The
The Most Talked-About Treat at Disney Parks
If last week’s D23 crowd and blog posts are any indication, this adorable pretzel has to be one of the most coveted tastes at Walt Disney World Resort. You can only find them one place: in Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom at Frontierland Pretzel Wagon between the Diamond Horseshoe and
Buena Vista Street Ready to Take Shape at Disney California Adventure Park
We are reaching another major milestone in the ongoing expansion of Disney California Adventure park. On Monday, August 29, the Sunshine Plaza area will close to allow crews to start the transformation of the current park entry into Buena Vista Street, reminiscent of what Walt Disney encountered when he first
