Walt Disney World Cited by U.S. in Monorail Crash
Walt Disney Co.’s Walt Disney World was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for safety violations involving the death of a monorail driver in a July collision at the Florida theme park. The U.S. safety agency said in an e-mailed statement today that it proposed $44,000 in penalties
Magic Kingdom Christmas Parade (During the Day)
This was taken on the first day that Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade was shown for the general public in 2009. Thanks as always to Jeff Lang DVD! Part 2 & 3 are below
Star Wars Weekends 2010 Dates Announced
News just in concerning Star Wars Weekends 2010…we’ve confirmed dates for the annual event held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Here are the weekends: May 21 – 23 May 28 – 30 June 4 – 6 June 11 – 13 If you’ve never been, Star Wars Weekends is an
DIY’s ‘House Crashers’ to Feature Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park
If you enjoyed Disney Parks look at how Magic Kingdom Park transforms for “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party†then you’ll want to catch DIY Network’s next “House Crashers†show — it’s a special episode featuring Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s a quick look at what to expect: As you can
2009 Honda Holiday Family Gathering Sweepstakes
Enter the 2009 Honda Holiday Family Gathering Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip for four to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The grand-prize winner will receive a family vacation to Anaheim, California to visit Disneyland. The trip includes airfare, a hotel stay in a Disneyland Resort, four-day Disneyland Resort
Disney Characters Decorate Disneyland Park Through the Years
Video of holiday decorations at Disneyland park from the ‘60s through the ‘80s. Take a look at the Christmas trees from different years. Source
Disney Pic of the Day – Siemens Smart Chopper
Now through January 30, 2010, you can find the Siemens Smart Chopper on display at Epcot in Innoventions East. Also called the “green machine”, the bike is touring the country for one year to promote the message of sustainability and green technologies. Siemens has teamed up with Orange County Chopper
Pixar’s Toy Story 3 Color Scripts Pictures
These pieces are part of Toy Story 3’s color script, a visual representation of the film that allows for the lighting department to correctly illuminate each scene. Both were painted by the very talented Dice Tsutsumi, art director on the highly anticipated sequel. You may recognize the paintings from two
Disneyland Resort Gives Back During the Twelve Days of Christmas
The Disneyland Resort and its cast members have a legacy of giving, started by Walt Disney himself, and the giving efforts kick into high gear during the 12 days of Christmas. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to: On the first day of Christmas…1,000 individuals receive necessities through
Alaska Airline’s Spirit of Disneyland II
Alaska Airlines showed off its newest livery, “Spirit of Disneyland II.” Back in 2002 Alaska announced their “Spirit of Disneyland I” livery, which was retired about two weeks ago. Can you tell which one of Mickey’s friends was missing on the first livery? Because they used a Boeing 737-400 on
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade with Ryan Seacrest
Celebrate the holidays with Ryan Seacrest, as he hosts this years Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, Christmas morning on ABC- 10am Eastern, 9am Central, Mountain & Pacific.
*New* Walt Disney World Vacation Offer – Free Disney Gift Card
Disney is launching a new vacation package offer at Walt Disney World Resort and it’s one worth noting. Beginning today, you’ll get up to a $750 Disney Gift Card free when you buy a 5-night/6-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company package at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel. The
Monorail guide warned of hazard when trains backed up without a spotter
The manufacturer of Walt Disney World’s monorail trains warned against the kind of reverse driving that contributed to the system’s first fatal crash this past summer, according to documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel. An operating manual written for the Disney trains by Bombardier Inc. warned that driving the vehicles
Disney and CBS Signing on to Apple TV Subscription Service?
The Wall Street Journal reports that CBS and Walt Disney are considering participating in an upcoming plan by Apple to offer television subscription services over the Internet. Apple is hoping to introduce the service in 2010. The news comes as there is increasing evidence that Apple is looking to revamp
