‘Eat to the Beat’ Concert Series Lineup at Epcot Food & Wine Festival
Music lovers take note…we’ve just set the schedule for the “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series at the 2010 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It’s an impressive lineup that includes several Grammy-winning artists and seven new acts, including Sugar Ray, Rick Springfield, Air Supply and Howard Jones. The concerts,
David Arquette Joins Cast of Disney’s “Jake & the Neverland Pirates”
David Arquette has joined the cast of Disney Television Animation’s upcoming “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” an interactive series for preschoolers that follows the adventures of classic characters Captain Hook and Smee, along with a new crew of kid pirates led by the enthusiastic and courageous Jake. Arquette will
Monsters, Muppets, and other Disney News
Monsters and Muppets are coming back to a theater near you. At a press briefing at The Walt Disney Co. headquarters in Burbank on Thursday, studios chairman Rich Ross said Disney’s Pixar division is creating a sequel to “Monsters Inc.” that will hit theaters in November 2012. The original film
Disney unveils plans for ‘Monsters, Inc.’ sequel
Pixar tentpole “Brave” has been given a release date of June 15, 2012, and there will be another “Monsters, Inc.,” scheduled for the 2012 holiday season, precisely Nov. 16. Those were two of the news items off a wide-ranging discussion and presentation Thursday by new Disney film chieftain Rich Ross.
Ask a Disney Question: Restaurant Discounts.
This question comes from Beverly W., who asks “Do any Disney restaurants offer any type of coupons?” Beverly, thanks for your question and for reading the blog. The short answer is yes, somerestaurants offer discounts and coupons. Unfortunately it’s almost impossible to get discounts or coupons at Disney owned restaurants, particularly
Rumors We Like…Disney Dining Plan
Touring Plans, one of our favorite websites, has some hot gossip on possible dining promotions for the Fall. Notes self-professed cheapskate Len Testa: The next discount to be announced should include the Disney Dining Plan. We’ve heard it will appear for Disney Visa cardholders around April 29, and the general
Disneyland Resort Goes Green for Earth Day!
Whether through encouraging cast members to carpool or using French fry oil to fuel steam trains, the Disneyland Resort gives careful consideration to the environment. Conservation and the protection of the environment have been priorities since the park opened in 1955. The commitment started with Walt Disney, who once said,
Hulu fears ABC iPad app could hurt its $9.95 subscription plans
Online streaming service Hulu is expected to introduce a $9.95-per-month subscription plan on May 24, but the company reportedly fears a free streaming application from ABC for the iPad could undermine its efforts. The Los Angeles Times this week reported that Hulu plans to introduce a new service, dubbed Hulu
Playhouse Disney is buzzing to new show “The Hive”
The Walt Disney Company today announced that it has acquired The Hive for global satellite broadcast on Playhouse Disney across 150 countries. The new CGI preschool animation series from UK based production company The Hive Enterprises Ltd and its distributor Bejuba! Entertainment Inc, is being produced by Lupus Films, Monumental
Disneyland Resort Paris ‘Princess’ Mum Forced To LEAVE
There are tons of articles going around this morning about this Disneyland Paris Mom who was asked to leave for violating the Disneyland Guest dress code. I am unsure why it is drawing so much attention as Disney has a strict policy against this. A UK mum was barred entry
Must Sees at Disney World: Animal Kingdom
This is a great article from Nancy at the Affordable Mouse. She shares with us some “must sees” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Like her we don’t always get to goto the Animal Kingdom on every trip. Having a toddler as well makes things even harder..our last trip all she
Pook-a-Looz Craze hits Walt Disney World
Some crazes fade just as quickly as they arrive –- but sometimes they are just too fun ignore! Two new crazes have found their way into Disney Parks and judging by how unique and cute they are, I’m sure we’ll be seeing them around for quite some time. Pook-A-Looz, the
Tips and Tricks for an Enjoyable Disney World Vacation
The Magic Kingdom Try to come towards the middle or end of the week, because most families hit the Magic Kingdom early in their Disney visit or on the weekends. Take the Ferry for a more enjoyable experience ride to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom, it also makes for
Disney names new studio marketing chief
Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) on Wednesday named MT Carney as president of marketing for the Walt Disney Studios, the latest appointment in a months-long revamp of the company’s film studio. Carney, co-founder of communications planning company Naked NY, fills a post left vacant by Jim Gallagher, who left last year
