Fuel surcharge kicks back in for some at Disney Cruise Line as oil prices rise
Rising oil prices have triggered a provision in Disney Cruise Line’s fuel surcharge policy that will result in some passengers on upcoming voyages being subject to the fee. Disney says passengers on voyages departing between now and March 31 who booked between May 28 and Dec. 1, 2008 — a
Former Disney parks chief reflects on tenure
During a seven-year span as leader of the Walt Disney Co.’s parks-and-resorts business, Jay Rasulo presided over the opening of just a single new theme park — yet he boosted sales from less than $6.5 billion when he arrived to nearly $11 billion this past fiscal year. The results reflect
Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” Slated for 3D on Blu-ray
The Walt Disney Studios Jan. 7 said it would release it first 3D title, the CG-animated A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey, on Blu-ray Disc in the fourth quarter. Disney joins Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs) as the first major studios to bookmark home entertainment
So long General Motors from Epcot’s Test Track
Interesting article about Test Track and GM’s possible departure from sponsorship at Disneyworld. By all appearances, General Motors, the Detroit auto giant forced through bankruptcy last year, remains sponsor of the Test Track attraction at Epcot. Even though GM’s $100 million sponsorship contract with Walt Disney World is believed to
‘Thor’ moves up release date while ‘Spider-Man 4’ stalls
Hot on the heels of the news this week that production of Spider-Man 4 is delayed, Paramount and Marvel Entertainment have pushed up the release of Thor by two weeks to May 6, 2011, reports Variety. Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, was going to open on May 20.
Good & Bad – Pirates of the Caribbean 4 – On Stranger Tides News
I know a few months back I posted an article about: Johnny Depp may walk away from a fourth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean after Disney ousted the veteran studio chief who first backed his vision for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow. Well I have some good news
Cantina de San Angel walled off ready for demolition
Wow this really caught me off guard I was not expecting it to be demolished. Here is the article from WDW Magic, be sure to check out the other photos in the link provided below. The Cantina de San Angel is now fully walled off in preparation for it’s upcoming
Disney’s Taylor Morrison Dream Home Giveaway
Taylor Morrison, builder of the Innoventions Dream Home at the Disneyland Resort, is awarding one lucky winner a dream home of their own plus a Disneyland vacation for four. The contest is open to US residents regardless of home state, but the prize home’s (ARV approximately $200,000) location will be
Disney World Marathon Breaks Records Before Races Even Start
It seems more and more people are attending Disney Marathons. I know I would love to go someday. Being able to run around the place I love visiting would be so awesome. I will add that to my list and put it right next to the Boston Marathon. I found
Rock out with IRON WEASEL! On Disney XD’s Newest Show
‘I’m in the band’ is a music-filled, live-action comedy series for kids and families about a teenager who realizes his wildest dream when he joins his favorite “vintage” rock band, Iron Weasel, and sets out to help the band he idolizes make an epic comeback. I’m in the Band Premieres
Michael Jackson as Captain EO
A tribute to Michael Jackson, here are the clips of him from Captain EO. Captain EO formerly shown at Disney theme parks. The film stars Michael Jackson. It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, executive-produced by George Lucas, choreographed by Jeffrey Hornaday, photographed by Peter Anderson, produced by Rusty Lemorande,
Walt Disney World – Hall of Presidents finale w/ Barack Obama
Here is the *NEW* video from the Hall of Presidents with Barack Obama. He delivers a great speech. Looks like the update to this exhibit is going to be good. I am not sure but the animatonic of him isn’t the greatest..it may look better up close and not on
UP Exhibit & Characters at Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios
I am looking forward to getting my picture taken with these guys…God bless Photo Pass! There are some pictures and some more information located here at Mousesteps. Thanks to Jeff Lang DVD he has some great videos of Disneyworld. Be sure to check out his other videos at his You
Disney hikes Annual Pass prices by up to $50
For the second time in less than a year, Disneyland Resort has hiked prices for annual park passes. Starting today, theme park-goers will pay between $30 and $50 more than they paid in early 2009 for the same annual passes that can be used at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure.
