Disney and Time Warner Cable each solicit public’s support in cable TV spat
There was a time, not long ago, when companies preferred to negotiate private business contracts in private. Now, when it comes to negotiating new carriage agreements between cable companies and local TV stations and sister cable channels, the trend increasingly is to negotiate in public and invite the consumer to pull
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Construction Video at Epcot’s Italy Pavilion
This new restaurant will be opening in Italy at Epcot in time for fall 2010. The 300-seat restaurant will feature a menu inspired by the famous pizzerias of southern Italy. You can find photos here. Thanks to Jeff Lange for the video footage!
New, immersive guest experience being created for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
SAFARI, SO GOOD: Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park has announced it is developing a new, immersive experience that will take small groups of guests on personalized, guided treks through some of the savannah areas of the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition attraction. During these excursions, guests will be able to spend
Disneyworld Home School Days for Sepember 2010
September 7 – 9, 2010 Have you ever dreamed of being a stage performer? How about commercial artist or a designer? When it comes to careers in the Arts, you’re only limited by your imagination. This Fall, the Arts come to life for Homeschoolers at the action packed Disney’s Hollywood
Classic Disney – Lambert The Sheepish Lion from 1952
Mr. Stork (played, as in Dumbo, by Sterling Holloway) delivers a lion to a family of sheep. While his mother takes a liking to him, he gets teased by his “brother” lambs. But when Lambert grows up, his kin change their opinion on him.
Disney ups Mickey’s Halloween Party Prices
Sarah Tully at the Orange County Register shares with us some interesting news on the prices for Mickey’s Halloween Party in Disneyland. The Disneyland Resort has more than doubled prices for its special Halloween trick-0r-treat parties since they started five years ago. This year, the cost starts at $49 each
Donald Duck – New Meet and Greet Video at Epcot, Mexico Pavilion
Thanks to Jeff Lange for the Video footage of Donald Duck’s New Meet & Greet. Donald Duck greets guests in his new meet and greet area at Walt Disney World. You can see photos here.
Yesterland’s Visit to Disneyland in 1960
Feeding my Classic Disney Need, In honor of Disneyland’s 55th anniversary, Yesterland takes you back to another anniversary year evenly divisible by 5. The year is 1960. The park is 5 years old. Here is a funny excerpt: When you think about the future, you probably ask yourself, what will
Monster Truck Mater Premieres Friday July 30
A new Disney•Pixar “Cars Toons” short will premiere FRIDAY, JULY 30 (9:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The animated short, directed by Academy Award®-winner John Lasseter with Rob Gibbs co-directing and composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (“Devo”), will also be presented on Disney XD on Friday, August 20 at 7:05 p.m.,
Disney Food Confession – Flan de Vainilla
Where is it? San Angel Inn – Epcot World Showcase, Walt Disneyworld. What is it? Vanilla custard in syrup, topped with roasted almonds. Why you want it? I guess I am just a sucker for Flan. Its light and reminds me of jello. The Almonds on top are a nice
What makes Disney’s Aloha Isle so Popular?
Upon walking into Adventureland you see the familiar Disney sign above. Aloha Isle Refreshments by Dole. For as long as I remember going to Walt Disney World I loved stopping off here to have a refreshing Dole Whip or Dole Whip Float. Most people consider this as one of the
Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice Video Game Magically Appears on Shelves
Disney Interactive Studios today announced the release of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game, inspired by the upcoming feature film “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, in theaters July 14, 2010. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game is now available in North American retail outlets exclusively for
Joe Jonas Set to Appear in TV Land’s Hit Series, ‘Hot in Cleveland’
Joe Jonas, one third of the chart topping, Grammy® nominated music artists, the Jonas Brothers, and co-star of Disney Channel’s Original series, “Jonas L.A.” and the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” is set to appear as Valerie Bertinelli’s son, Will, in an upcoming episode
Is Disney World quieter than usual this summer?
Matt Palm at Orlando Sentinel’s Daily Disney answers this popular question about Walt Disney World. I am surprised to hear this, which is probably a sign of the economy. I saw a news report saying that more people are traveling to local destinations instead of trekking to big destinations like
