Chubby Checker Brings down Curtain on Flower Power Concert Series at Epcot
“The Twist,” the song that defined Chubby Checker’s recording career, turns 50 in 2010, and Walt Disney World guests will have a chance to hear that classic performed live by the original artist May 14-16 at Epcot in the final Flower Power Concert Series shows of the year. Chubby Checker’s
Bomb squad briefly closes Disneyland shuttle area
A Disneyland shuttle area was briefly closed early Wednesday while the bomb squad checked out a wad of clay stuck to a pole, police said. The substance was not dangerous, said Sgt. Rick Martinez, spokesman for the Anaheim Police Department. The shuttle area off of Harbor Boulevard was closed for
Party for the Planet on Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Another great article from the Disney Park Blog: April 22 is a very special day for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Not only is it Earth Day, but it’s also our theme park’s birthday. Could it be 12 years already? As an opening team member, I can’t believe how quickly time has
Disneyland helps local community by generating $248 million in taxes for 2009
The Disneyland Resort and its visitors generated about $248 million in taxes for the area last year, according to a new report. In addition, the resort contributed the equivalent of more than $12 million to the community through volunteer efforts, in-kind donations and cash. This week, the company released the
Joss Whedon directing “Avengers” for Disney/Marvel
Joss Whedon is in final negotiations to direct the movie version of Marvel’s all-star super-hero team “The Avengers.” Whedon’s name first surfaced on Web site iesb.net in early April as being on the shortlist of directors Marvel was considering for the gig. He quickly and quietly became the only candidate,
Toy Story 3 Movie Trailer – “Gadgets” Preview
This is very clever and funny marketing by Pixar for their upcoming movie Toy Story 3. Kinda seems like a car commercial of sorts..Check it out below. Toy Story 3 at IGN.com
Secret Lake Villas – Orlando Timeshare Vacation Packages
Secret Lake Villas – Orlando Timeshare Vacation Packages Full Access Granted to Silver Lake Resort’s Amenities – Watch Disney World’s Fireworks from Silver Lake Resort! If you’ve been looking for the perfect condo lifestyle, the ideal location and the most desirable amenities, look no further. You’ve found it all at
Announcing Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Twitter Sweepstakes
From the Disney Park Blog: Have you ever noshed your way around a theme park, sampling unique foods and wines? Maybe you’ve had the opportunity to attend one of the Food and Wine Festivals at Epcot in Florida or Disney’s California Adventure park in California? Whether you’re a die-hard fan
Say Y.E.S. to a Disney Education
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney Growing up, I was the kid who enjoyed school. I even grew up to be a high school math teacher. Timed multiplication worksheets and memorizing state capitals didn’t bother
Walt Disney Signature and Cappellini Unveil Limited Edition Range
Walt Disney Signature, Disney’s first upscale, inspired, non-character, adult lifestyle brand and Cappellini, one of the most renowned design innovators worldwide, today unveiled five limited edition chairs at the Milan Furniture Fair in Italy. The combination of Cappellini’s reputation for innovation and the magic and inspiration of Disney has produced
‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ Animated Series Swings To Disney XD In Fall 2011!
In a press release, Marvel Entertainment announced that an “Ultimate Spider-Man” animated series will debut on The Disney XD Channel in the Fall of 2011. The series focuses on Peter Parker as he grows from a reckless teenager into the hero he was meant to become, all while contending with
Disney Guilty Party Gets Release Date of July 27
Disney Guilty Party, a family-friendly mystery game for the Wii, will be released on July 27 in the US. Here is a little more information about the game: Up to four players can solve crimes all over the world to unlock the secrets of Mr. Valentine’s grand scheme as the
Alice In Wonderland Special Un-Anniversary Edition Sweepstakes
Enter for your chance to win the ultimate play home from Disney and Alice in Wonderland Special Un-Anniversary Edition DVD. Click here to enter for and for more information.
Tour Jim Henson’s Fantastic World exhibit in Orlando
In 2009, the traveling exhibition of Jim Henson’s Fantastic World stopped at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando, Florida. For the opening, Jim Henson’s daughter Heather and wife Jane were in attendance to give us a tour and speak about Henson’s life and work.
