Despite Recession, Disney Parks Remain Strong.
Jason Garcia, who reports on Orlando area theme parks for the Orlando Sentinel, wrote yesterday that despite the recession, Disney parks reported small gains in attendance. While the gains are minor, around .5 to 1 percent, they are in stark contrast to losses suffered by Universal Orlando and Universal Seaworld. Says Garcia: “. . .
Chat with Vinylmation’s Steven Miller Thursday, April 29th at 4:30PM PST
Do you love Vinylmation? Are you itching to find out what the next set will include? Do you want to know the origin story behind your favorite figure? Well, get your questions ready because… Vinylmation.com is sponsoring a LIVE chat with Steven Miller, Disney’s Vinylmation & Pin Trading connoisseur, on
Ask a Disney Question: Toy Story The Musical on the Disney Wonder.
This email comes from Kris, who writes: “We are cruising on the Wonder in Jan. I am very excited and have two cruises booked for 2011. Advertised on the ship is the Toy Story show. We are also getting the same show at California Adventure. Will they be changing the show on
Woman Hurt In Disney World Boat Crash
WFTV obtained information Tuesday about an accident involving a woman who was injured last Thursday when a rented two-seat motorized boat she was riding in collided a Disney ferry boat. The accident happened at the Treehouse Village on Disney property.According to documents released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the
Disney Makes Top Honors as 2009 Theme Park Report Releases.
The Themed Entertainment Association(TEA), along with AECOM Economics, has issued the 2009 theme park attendance report. Here are the Top 10 United States theme parks for 2009: 1. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: 17.2 million +1.0% 2. Disneyland: 15.9 million +8.0% 3. Epcot: 11.0 million +0.5% 4. Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
Disney Channel Stars Share “How to Be Green”
Recently Pop Star Magazine interviewed a ton of Disney Channel Stars to spread the word on how you can be green for our environment. Check out the interviews below for some helpful hints on doing your part to going “Green.” Joe Jonas chats with Popstar! about how to be green
Upcoming Shows for Disney Channel and Disney XD 2010-2011
Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, presented several new and returning Disney XD and Disney Channel projects. He also showcased the first look at Disney Channel’s next big “break into song” musical, “Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam,” a highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie
Disney Channel Announces Release Date for “Camp Rock 2 the Final Jam”
It’s On! Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato will rock the summer in “Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam,” a full out rock ‘n roll musical that celebrates music, dance and the freedom of summer and reminds viewers to ‘enjoy the journey.’ Part of the blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie franchise
Burger King Launches Marvel’s Iron Man “Whiplash” Whopper
Burger King Corporation catapults customers into the thrilling world of “Iron Man 2,” opening in theaters everywhere May 7, with an action-packed national promotion featuring the WHIPLASH WHOPPER sandwich. This limited-time addition to the BK menu captures the sharp edge of the film’s villain, Whiplash, with an intense, red-hot flavor
Disney Dooney & Bourke Collection Now Available Online
Now available on online are two collections from the Dooney & Bourke co-branded line! Select items from the Disney Sketch Print & Wonder Mickey Collections are now available online at DisneyParks.com/Store!
Sailing to New Heights the Disney Dream Cruise Ship
Have you seen her? The new Disney Dream cruise, she’s a dream! She starts sailing on January 26, 2011 from Port Canaveral, Fl. Just as Disney is a magical experience for everyone, so are their cruises. The new Disney Dream will take family cruising to an all new heights; this
Wine Walks at Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival
By purchasing a tasting passport, you can select up to four tastes from around the world, or from a single region. This year, the Wine Walks are Viva Italia, which features wines from Tuscany, Puglia and the Veneto, and California Classics, which features the best of California wine country. Check
MyCoke’s Sweepstakes Gives Away a Free Disneyland Vacation
Kids of all ages dream of a Disney vacation in sunny California, enjoying the glamor, excitement, and fun of the rides and characters at Disneyland. And you could win a free vacation in Disneyland, just for entering Coke’s Sparkling Summer Instant Win Game. The grand-prize winner will receive a trip
Disney World Powers 1000+ Homes for a Year by Changing Lightbulbs
One small change by Walt Disney World Cast Members has the potential to save enough electricity to power more than one thousand homes for a year. Disney Cast Members are retrofitting more than 1000 theatrical spotlights and floodlights around the resort with more efficient and longer-lasting light fixtures. Some of