Bob Iger’s redrawing of Walt Disney Co continues
Found this quite lengthy article from the LA Times. They talk about all the house cleaning Bob Iger is doing at Walt Disney Co, and the vision he has with Disney, Marvel, and Dreamworks. I’m assuming that the giant pillars of the Seven Dwarfs are still atop the Team Disney
More Magic Coming to Castaway Cay
We have an update on work being done at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise in the Bahamas, thanks to Disney Park Blog The island is undergoing enhancements to provide new experiences for our guests and a slice of beachside luxury. Work is scheduled to be complete by Summer 2010
New stroller rental shop opens at Disneyland
Today, visitors can start renting strollers and wheelchairs at a new location at the Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland Resort Stroller Shop is set to open in the plaza between Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. The shop sits right of Disneyland’s main entrance and windows will face the plaza. That way,
2010 Walt Disney World Marathon Highlights
Nearly 24,000 runners battled freezing temperatures to run the 26.2 mile course through Walt Disney World. Music and fireworks sent runners into the cold early morning darkness. Participants from all 50 states and 50 countries started their run near Epcot and made their way through the Magic Kingdom, Disneys Hollywood
Disney fires production chief Oren Aviv
Continuing to clean house and put his own team in place, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Rich Ross has ousted the studio’s production chief, Oren Aviv, according to two people close to the executive. Aviv, who had been at the studio for 18 years, was president of marketing from 2000 to
Now is the time for your Disney Vacation
There are so many Disney Park offers going on right now for both Disneyland & Disneyworld it’s impossible not to save money! Here is a collection of all the commercials that the Disney Marketing Machine is running right now. In this commercial spot, the magic is discovered at home with
Analyst says higher gas prices could crimp Disney World Travel
Even as they attempt to dig out from the global recession, Walt Disney World and other theme parks could face a new threat: Higher crude oil and gasoline prices. That’s a potential concern raised by stock-research analysts who follow the Walt Disney Co. for Janney Capital Markets. “We suspect the
Marvel Kills ‘Spider-Man 4,’ Looks To Reboot Franchise
Is this a little bit of a Disney influence? Or is this something that should’ve been done all along? Marvel Studios and Columbia Pictures has pulled the plug on the current Spider-Man franchise, opting instead to do a reboot, putting Peter Parker in high school. That means director Sam Raimi
Disneyland Construction, Pricing & More
Yesterday Dateline Disneyland posted an article in the Micechat forums. It is a huge post of all the construction going on at Disneyland. From the draining of the Rivers of America, to the new ticket prices, and even information about the new Red Cars that are coming in 2012. Here
Disney’s Volunteer Vacation Contest
Share a story about how your family demonstrated the power of giving back for a chance to win a vacation to Walt Disney World® Resort and be recognized at Disney Parks’ Celebration of Volunteerism event on February 11, 2010. See rules Click here the picture above to enter.
AAA/CAA Travel presents…Discover Your Magical Disney Dreams
Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 6 – 11 PM Eastern Registration and attendance is Free and Easy! Join AAA/CAA online for this virtual travel show, where there’s magic at every destination. Whether you’re planning your very first visit to a Disney Destination or looking forward to returning to your favorite Disney
Disneyland So-Cal 2fer Commercial x 2
Jungle Cruise animals take a rest to enjoy the rest of Disneyland with the 2fer ticket. For more details, visit: as an added bonus here is another 2fer commercial [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuWDGfRMNLc[/youtube] Enjoy the magic of Disneyland® Park on one day and the excitement of Disney’s California Adventure® Park on another day
Man creates sprawling Disney railroad in yard
Dave Sheegog of Anaheim Hills has created a sprawling Disneyland-themed garden railroad in the backyard of his two-story home. Castle Peak Thunder Railroad, a 1,370-square-foot utopia that encompasses 11 model trains, five themed lands, dozens of plastic figurines and replicas of five iconic Disney buildings. He’s so detailed about it,
Collection of Muppets Cavalcade Videos
If you love the Muppets as much as I do then you will enjoy this…A comprehensive post of all the Muppets VoluntEARS Cavalcade Videos from the Magic Kingdom theme park. The Muppets pre-parade celebrating volunteering at the Magic Kingdom – This was shot on opening Day 01/08/2010 Disney’s Honorary VoluntEARS
