A Chat with Young Bambi, Donnie Dunagan
Recently I was honored to take part in a chat with Donnie Dunagan, the voice of Young Bambi, to promote “Walt Disney: Bambi” available on Diamond Edition Blu-ray on March 1, 2011. Donald “Donnie” Roan Dunagan was born August 16, 1934 in San Antonio Texas. He made his film debut in “Mother
Traveling Light at Walt Disney World: Mission Impossible?
I can hardly remember touring the Walt Disney World theme parks without a backpack that contains all the essentials. With small children in tow these days, it is usually chock full of diapers, snacks, water, clothing, sunscreen, medications, and ponchos. Even before kids, it was rare that my husband and
Disney Parks Welcomes 15 New Park-Savvy Panelists To Help Families Plan Magical and Memorable Vacations
Fifteen new panelists hailing from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom are members of the 2011 Walt Disney World Moms Panel, www.disneyworldmoms.com. The popularity of the Moms Panel site has grown so much that Disney Parks invited back 30 alumni panelists. These passionate guests will give their unique
Downtown Disney Dining – Is It Worth the Trip?
Walt Disney World Resort continues to re-invent Downtown Disney (DTD) as a shopping and dining destination, with many new and planned additions– to Marketplace, West Side and now Hyperion Wharf – being outsourced (non-Disney) restaurants. All these changes have led me to wonder about whether DTD dining is good enough
Disney’s Dreamers Academy Attendance ‘Snowballs’ in 2011; More than 100 Teens Going to Walt Disney World Resort March 3-6
The 2011 Disney‘s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine continues a mission to annually bring together 100 high school students who want to ignite their lives, dreams and passions. However, the March 3-6 event at Walt Disney World Resort also will serve as a “make-up class” for 13
Jose Feliciano Raises the Curtain on ‘Flower Power’ March 4; Two News Acts Part of 2011 Musical Lineup at Epcot
Raise the curtain and light the musical fires! Jose Feliciano returns to Walt Disney World Resort March 4-6 to kick off the Flower Power Concert Series, a feature of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival that fills the air with classic pop, rock and R&B music each weekend of
Boom! Studios Continues The Disney Afternoon Revolution With Ducktales!
Strap in for adventure as BOOM! Studios flies you back to Duckburg to join Uncle Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and all your favorite feathered friends in the all-new, original ongoing DUCKTALES comic series! A beloved classic of The Disney Afternoon, DUCKTALES returns with writing by Epic Mickey video game creator
Jake and the Never Land Pirates Landing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Debuting March 4
Jake and the Never Land Pirates are landing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios March 4, less than a month after they cast off on their first adventure on Disney Channel as part of the launch of Disney Junior programming designed for 2-to-7-year-old children. At the Walt Disney World theme park, they
Walt Disney Releases “Frankenweenie” Fact Sheet
From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments.
Disney Junior Launches with HUGE Gains
Disney Junior, the New Learning-Focused Multiplatform Brand, Launches with Double-Digit Percent Gains “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” Ranks as the Channel’s No. 1 Weekday Preschool Series Premiere Ever Among Total Viewers and Kids 2-5. “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” Tops “Dora the Explorer’s” Valentine Special Head to Head; Hits 15-Month High
Wednesday with Walt: Spreading the Magic
Walt Disney once said, “You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” It has been said that Walt Disney would continually tell his cast members, “The customer is king” and “every cast member is
Video: ‘Disney Junior — Live on Stage’ Opens in March at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
To celebrate the premiere of the new television creation Disney Junior — which launched Monday — “Disney Junior — Live on Stage!” will debut at Disney Parks in Florida and California. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will present this lively show beginning March 4, and Disney California Adventure park will open the
Video: Cars 2 Races into Toy Fair 2011
Toy industry insiders and members of D23, Disney‘s official fan community were on hand Monday as Disney revved its engines and kicked off American International Toy Fair in New York City in true Cars 2 style, celebrating the launch of its new toy line. The two newest videos from Disney
Disney’s “Walk of Magical Memories” Discontinued
Disney’s “Walk of Magical Memories” Program Update February 2011 Over the last 11 years, Disney’s “Walk of Magical Memories,” the personalized commemorative paving stones between the main entrances to Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure™ parks, have offered guests an opportunity to be a part of Disneyland Resort history. As we
