Washington weighs in on Disney – Cablevision fight
Right on schedule, the politicians are starting to weigh in on the feud between Walt Disney Co.’s ABC and Cablevision Systems. At issue are fees ABC wants Cablevision to pay to carry WABC-TV, its New York City station. Cablevision has about 3.1 million subscribers in that region. Cablevision says Disney
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Video Game: White Rabbit Vignette
Tick, tock, adventure awaits! Let the White Rabbit be your guide in this video game uniquely designed for the Nintendo DS™ and inspired by the new Tim Burton movie. ESRB Rating: E10+ with Mild Cartoon Violence.
Disney Channel & Disney XD Programming for 2010/2011
In a banner year of creative leadership, strong ratings and a growth trajectory, Disney Channels Worldwide today presented to U.S. advertisers its 2010-11 programming highlights for Disney Channel and Disney XD, platforms and entertainment content that connects with hundreds of millions of kids, tweens and families. Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment,
Liberty Travel – Disney Dream Vacation Giveaway Sweepstakes
Enter Liberty Travel’s Disney Dream Vacation Giveaway Sweepstakes for your chance to win a 4-day trip for four to the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. Eligibility: USA, 18+ Start Date: January 31, 2010 End Date: March 27, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. ET Entry Frequency: One time per person/email/household.
Fantasyland Expansion Ground breaking at Magic Kingdom
A quick news update from Disney Park Blog: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has officially broken ground for what will be the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom Theme Park – Fantasyland. Just look at the images from the 1/4 inch dimensional model… it’ll be remarkable when completed.
Disneyland’s 2010 Food & Wine Festival Info & Video
A great little video promoting the California Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland. For more information see below: From April 16 to May 31, 2010, please your “palette” with a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences at the Fifth Annual Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival. For 46 days, Disney’s California Adventure®
Walt Disney Movie “Dumbo” may soon be headed on Broadway
The big buzz this morning has to be about a new musical based on the 1941 Walt Disney film “Dumbo” may soon be headed to the Broadway stage. The New York Post reports that Disney Theatrical Group is currently exploring the possibility of a musical version of the classic Walt
AMC Theatres at DisneyWorld Offers an Enhanced Theatre Experience
AMC Theatres® (AMC), a leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment company, today announces that guests will be able to see movies in a new, entirely superior fashion when the AMC Enhanced Theatre Experience (ETXTM) makes its U.S. debut on March 5 at AMC Pleasure Island 24 at Downtown Disney® Area at
Disney and Cablevision Take ABC Fight Public
The Walt Disney Company and Cablevision each told viewers to take a side — their side — on Tuesday in a brewing battle over distribution payments that are increasingly seen as vital for television broadcasters. Talks were halted Monday night between Disney, the owner of the ABC network, and Cablevision,
Disneyland Resort Paris unveils New Generation Festival
Disneyland Paris Resort has unveiled a year-long Generation Festival focused on the opening of the “Toy Story Playland” attraction this summer. The festival is designed to promote characters from the latest generation of Disney films, including The Princess and the Frog and Lilo & Stitch, and Disney Pixar productions such
Farm Credit Canada axes Disney World trips
In the wake of all the bad publicity they have been getting here is a follow up to the story I posted yesterday. The article is from the Toronto Sun. Farm Credit Canada has scrapped its employee recognition trips to Disney World and will rein in its expense account spending
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Starts Today!
Today is the start of the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. But last night Disney was putting the finishing touches on a little display when you first walk into Epcot. Nothing like a campfire with marshmellows. Yum! Click here to see more pictures. Here is a video of Mickey and
New Downtown Disney Store “D Street” Opening Soon
A new Urban inspired store will be opening soon in Downtown Disney. D Street will be a one of a kind store offering a more Urban/Pop Flavor to the Disney mix. I am especially excited they will be offering Vinylmation figures as that is my newest guilty pleasure. No information
Disney Cruise Line “Disney Dream” Update
The Disney Park Blog gives us a sneak peak of the ship building process. The Disney Dream is being built like a giant Lego set: first, individual blocks, or sections, are assembled at ground level, then a huge crane picks them up and places them on their final location on
