Walt Disney Co. third-quarter earnings jump 40%
This article comes to us from the LA Times. ESPN‘s World Cup soccer coverage and the strong box-office performance of films including Disney/Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story 3” helped buoy Walt Disney Co.‘s bottom line in the third quarter. The media giant reported a 40% jump in earnings to $1.3
Disney Food Confession – Pastitisio
Where is it? Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney’s BoardWalk What is it? Bucatini pasta, cinnamon-stewed meat sauce, and béchamel sauce. Why you want it? A traditional Greek dish that is full of flavor. Photo Credit: by Disney If you have a Disney Food Confession email chip@chipandco.com or let us
Fun is Ghostly but Not Ghastly on 24 Select Nights During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
“Boo” has never been uttered in a bouncier, bubblier, “not-so-scary” fashion than during Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween parade … and ghostly apparitions never have been more wistful than they are skittering along the rooftops of Main Street, U.S.A. When you put it together with a green and orange fireworks spectacular and
Disneyland Cars Land Preview
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo announces details of the new Cars Land being built at Disney’s California Adventure. Highlights include an update on the original Disneyland Flying Saucers and the Radiator Springs Racers based on updated Test Track technology. This was part of a presentation on ‘Imagineering
Inside Disney Weddings Debuts Today
Inside Disney Weddings Debuts the First Podcast Devoted to Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Today, Inside Media Networks announced the debut of “Inside Disney Weddings” with Scott Sheppard and Carrie Hayward. “Inside Disney Weddings” is released weekly on Wednesday and is available via iTunes worldwide at http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id386466117. The program
Disney to Launch New Cars Virtual World
Good evening, late night East coasters, the West coast folks who read our lovely website, and everyone in between and beyond, of course. Disney is holding a launch party on Wednesday, August 11th, for their new virtual world, Disney/Pixar World of Cars Online, in Burbank, CA, and I get to
Disney Review by You: California Grill is a Must Do – by Chris – Rating: 5
Reviewer: Chris Topic Being Reviewed:Restaurants Rating: 5 Would you recommend to others: Yes — California Grill is my favorite restaurant at WDW. Some Disney restaurants are overrated (I’m looking at you, Le Cellier) but CG rightly deserves its following. It’s right next to the Magic Kingdom so you get a
Disney Review by You: The Norway Pavilion: Pudding and Handsome Dudes – by Chris – Rating: 5
Reviewer: Chris Topic Being Reviewed:Attractions Rating: 5 Would you recommend to others: Yes — Whenever I go to the Norway Pavilion, which is as frequent as decency will allow, I am struck by two things: 1) The pudding, which is like heaven in a little plastic cup and 2) that
Classic Disney – Flying Saucers at Disneyland
For those who loved the Flying Saucers you’re in for a nostalgic treat. “Luigi’s Flying Tires” is a similar attraction that will open in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park in 2012. I hope you enjoy this vintage video of the Flying Saucers from opening day in 1961.
Unlock the Magic – Disney Store Grand Opening at Santa Monica Place
Moises Arias, Jason Earles, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Minnie, Mickey, President of Disney Store Worldwide – Jim Fielding and Santa Monica Store Manager Diane Derudder “Unlock the Imagination ” at the Opening of the new Disney Store at Santa Monica Place on August 05, 2010 at Santa Monica Place in Santa
Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade – Updated with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen
Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen now are part of the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade. Today’s version was a little different than normal, it’s what is known as a “rain parade” when the weather is threatening. Thanks to Jeff Lange for the video below and for pictures check out
LPGA golfer Paula Creamer celebrates 24th Birthday at Walt Disney World
LPGA golfer Paula Creamer, winner of the 2010 United States Women’s Open, drives Minnie Mouse to the putting green in a custom Mickey Mouse golf cart Aug. 9, 2010 at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Creamer won the 2010 U.S. Women’s Open last month at Oakmont
Marvel Unveils All Star Creative Team For Ultimate Spider-Man Animated Series
In a coup for Marvel Entertainment, Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel TV, revealed the all-star, award-winning creative team for the upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man animated series, premiering on Disney XD. This team includes the most sought-after and acclaimed writers in the comic and television industries, including Eisner & Emmy award-winning scribe
Say Goodbye to Maliboomer
The tall tower attraction at Disney’s California Adventure park will be closed after Labor Day (Sept. 6) in order to make room for other projects that will fit with the theme park’s new theme. The tower, which thrusts riders 180 feet in the air in a matter of a few
