The First 2719 Hyperion Sweatbox – Archdale, North Carolina
“SWEATBOX was used as both a noun and a verb by Disney veterans. Originally, the sweatbox was a tiny room about the size of a closet. The closet became a makeshift projection room in the early thirties at the Hyperion studio site. Animators would sweat because of the closeness of
Classic Disneyland – A Day at Disneyland from 1970
A Day at Disneyland – This very rare Super 8mm Sound Film CoolDisneylandvideos got from E-bay years ago. It is A Souvenir Movie that was only sold at the parks, I think this was made in the mid to late 1970s.
Walt Disney World Quick Bites – ESPN, Wishes, and More
WISHES DESSERT PARTY RETURNS. Make your reservation for this exclusive party that resumes Sunday, March 28, at Tomorrowland Terrace in the Magic Kingdom. For $25.99, $13.99 ages 3 to 9, you can settle in an hour before the Wishes nighttime spectacular and enjoy all the sweets you care to eat
Disneyland’s oldest entertainment – Disneyland Band
When Disneyland opened in 1955, there was lots of entertainment. One group stayed with the park and is still there every day: the Disneyland Band. The band was originally hired for a two-week run, but has stayed. The band has a repertoire of more than 400 musical numbers and has
Disneyland Maingate Hotel Offers Weekend Bookers a Special Surprise
The Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate invites guests to unwind with a weekend away and receive a Visa® Gift Card while enjoying all the great amenities that the hotel has to offer. This new promotion offers travelers a chance to take a weekend getaway where, at this popular Disneyland Good Neighbor
Will Angelina Jolie wake Sleeping Beauty?
With “Maleficent,” the postmodern take on “Sleeping Beauty,” gaining momentum at Disney, there’s also a star who could be surging with it: Angelina Jolie. Earlier this week, the news broke that Disney had hired its longtime collaborator Linda Woolverton (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King”) to work on the
Disneyworld ‘Tron-orail’ divides Disney faithful
One of Walt Disney World’s monorail trains has undergone a radical makeover. The familiar, single-striped paint job has been replaced by the image of a motorcycle set against a blue background on the front cab — with a shimmering trail of light that extends the length of the train. The
Annual Passholder D Street Sneak Peek
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Passholders will have an opportunity to be among the first guests to experience the opening of D Street at Walt Disney World, the newest merchandise location where urban inspired product “intersects” with a Disney creative edge. Passholders will also
‘Villains Tonight!’ Premieres Aboard the Disney Magic
From the Disney Park Blog: We are just days away from officially premiering “Villains Tonight!” aboard the Disney Magic. We sneaked into one of the dress rehearsals and captured this really cool photo featuring Ursula and her sea creatures performing a Copacabana Club-inspired take of “Poor Unfortunate Souls.” I’m catching
‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ International Trailer
Walt Disney Pictures has released an international trailer for Nicolas Cage’s ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ film. The film is set to release this summer, July 16, 2010. For more information about the movie look below. Walt Disney Studios, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the creators of the “National Treasure”
Disney World bus crash 911 call
Article from the Orlando Sentinel: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a 911 call this morning (Wednesday) in the two-bus crash Tuesday that sent eight people to the hospital, one with serious injuries. A Walt Disney World bus struck the back of an empty — stopped because of an apparent
Disney off the Beaten Path: Spending Eternity at the Happiest Place on Earth
No, don’t be alarmed: Disney hasn’t gone into the funeral business, although if they did, rest assured there would be takers. But it just so happens that some die-hard (I’m keeping the pun) Disney fans have taken matters into their own hands and decided that spending eternity at the happiest
Nuclear plant shutdown saps some of Disney World’s power
Problems at a nuclear power plant on Florida’s Gulf coast have created a bit of a headache for Walt Disney World. Progress Energy’s nuclear plant in Crystal River has been shut down since late last year, after workers in the midst of a maintenance project discovered a crack in the
Disney’s Princess and the Frog BluRay/DVD Combo Giveaway
Chip and Co will be giving away a free copy of the hit Disney Movie Princess and the Frog on BluRay/DVD Combo Pack between now and Wednesday March 31st 2010. How to Enter: Goto the Chip and Co Facebook Page and become a Fan if you are not already On
