Disney withdraws from Annie Awards
This article comes to us from Variety. Hollywood’s longest running toon kudofest, which Disney has sponsored since its first year in 1972, will have to go on without submissions or support from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “After more than a year of discussions with the ASIFA board, we
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Fun Facts
WHAT IT IS: Typhoon Lagoon is a 61-acre themed water recreation attraction — inspired by the imagined legend of a typhoon, earthquake and volcanic eruption combining to create an inland sea with breaker waves (Typhoon Lagoon) and a towering watershed mountain (Mt. Mayday) atop which is a stranded shrimp boat
Muslim hostess and Disney still at odds over headscarf with video
This article comes to us from USA Today. A Muslim woman who sued Disney last week for refusing to let her wear a religious headscarf at her job as a Disneyland Resort restaurant hostess says she has been suspended without pay for turning down the company’s alternatives – including a
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Celebrates Anniversary with Fifth Consecutive Sellout
A record field of more than 14,000 registered participants will take to the streets of Disneyland Resort and the city of Anaheim for the fifth anniversary of “The Happiest Race on Earth” – the Disneyland Half Marathon. In addition to the 13.1-mile half marathon, the weekend features activities for the
Fashion Bug Celebrates 70 Years of Style with VW Bug Sweepstakes
Fashion Bug celebrates its 70th birthday in September. Fashion Bug stores celebrate “70 years of style” with special offers, promotions and a fantastic sweepstakes where they will give away a new, 2010 Volkswagen® Beetle. Having opened its doors in 1940 as “Charming Shoppes”, a women’s apparel store with a commitment
D23 and Walt Disney Pictures Present a Special Preview Screening of Secretariat
Our friends at Walt Disney Studios are offering D23 Members and their families an exclusive sneak peek at Secretariat, the remarkable true story of horse racing’s legendary 1973 Triple Crown winner. The movie will be shown at the historic Studio Theatre on the Walt Disney Studio Lot. The beautiful
Disney Food Confession – Lobster and Scallop Fisherman’s Pie
Where is it? Ireland marketplace during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. What is it? Lobster and Scallop Fisherman’s Pie When can you get it? The 15th annual festival, Oct. 1-Nov. 14, 2010, adds an “extra helping” of international
Disneyland Half Marathon – By the Numbers
1 -Commemorative fifth anniversary Disneyland Half Marathon medal for each finisher of the half marathon 2 – Number of theme parks that participants will visit during the half marathon 5 – 2010 is the fifth anniversary for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 9 – Water stops positioned throughout the course
Timmy Time set to Premiere on Playhouse Disney on Sept 13th
Timmy Time is scheduled to air in North America from September 13, 2010 on Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney, following a special sneak preview on the evening of September 7th. Timmy Time is Aardman’s first animated television project aimed at the preschool audience, and the stop-motion series has already enjoyed great
Amar’e Stoudemire poses with a basketball clad Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom
New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire poses Aug. 23, 2010 with a basketball clad Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Stoudemire, who signed with the Knicks in July, visited Walt Disney World Resort with family and friends. Gene Duncan, photographer
Fireworks light up the sky above Disney’s Hollywood Studios
FIREWORKS, CAMERA, ACTION!: Fireworks light up the sky above Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Todd Anderson, photographer
Themed Entertainment Association names Disney’s Rick Rothschild President-elect
“I welcome the opportunity that the International Board of the Themed Entertainment Association(TEA) has extended in selecting me as President for the upcoming year,” says Rick Rothschild, founder and chief creative officer of FAR OUT! Creative Direction. “For TEA, serving the global community of those who create compelling guest experiences
Fun Facts about Disney’s Blizzard Beach
WHAT IT IS: Blizzard Beach is a 66-acre themed water recreation attraction — inspired by the mythology of a snow ski resort that didn’t exactly find a suitable climate in Florida! LOCATION: Disney’s Animal Kingdom resort area between Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s All-Star Resorts at Buena Vista Drive/Osceola
Downtown Disney location shuts down
This article comes to us from Sarah Tully at the OC Register A caricature stand next month will temporarily take the place of a custom skateboard kiosk, which recently closed in Downtown Disney. The Board Factory, which allowed visitors to design their own skateboards, closed Aug. 9 after about seven
