Disney’s ESPN will soon be in 3D
Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN and Discovery Communications Inc. plan to start 3-D television networks, following the success of 3-D films such as “Avatar.†ESPN 3-D will start in June and broadcast 85 live events in the first year, the Bristol, Connecticut-based sports network said today in a statement. Discovery, Sony
New Video File Format Promises to Work on Any Device
Maybe Holywood is wising up a little bit. Five out of six major film studios joined the DECE (Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem), an association of media and technology companies that are trying to make it easier to play movies you buy digitally on any device. Now The New York Times
Disney turns it’s magic on Time Square
Disney Store will transform an expansive retail space in the heart of New York’s Times Square into a magical state-of-the-art, interactive retail destination set to open in fall 2010. The lease signed with Vornado Realty Trust, negotiated by RCS Real Estate Advisors, and brokered by SRS Real Estate Partners secured
New Year’s Resolution- “Give A Day, Get A Disney Day.”
As we are all thinking of New Years resolutions, a new survey shows almost 60% of Americans plan to give back by volunteering in 2010. In order to inspire one million people to lend a hand in 2010, Disney Parks is partnering with HandsOn Network in an unprecedented effort to
Classic Disney – Mickey goes over Niagara Falls
I love classic disney articles and photos. This one takes me back when I was in middle school in PA. I remember hearing about this because Niagara was only a few hours away. In 1988 the Company celebrated Mickey’s 60th birthday with a brand new hot air balloon that made
What’s Coming Up at Disney’s California Adventure Park
We’ve talked about some of the new, exciting attractions and experiences coming to Disney’s California Adventure park here on the Disney Parks Blog. There are so many fun changes ahead – how can you keep track? Here’s a 4-minute video to get you started and to help give you an
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Featurette
Here is a behind the scenes look at the movie. Be sure to check out the trailer in the related post section below. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YqNItfBFL4[/youtube] PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME hits theaters on May 28th, 2010.
Disney Park Ticket Prices Holding Firm For Now
Every year around the first of the year Disney shares with us a tradition, a rate increase on tickets. So far no news as of yet if there will be a rate increase. If you remember Disney raised its ticket prices on both coasts back in August: Disneyland Resort: Single
MacPherson Promoted at Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Lori MacPherson has been upped to EVP, GM of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. MacPherson reports directly to Bob Chapek, president of distribution at The Walt Disney Studios, who made the announcement. Chapek said the veteran studio executive will be responsible for the worldwide strategic product management, sales and distribution
Enter Now – Disney’s Big Bowl Bash Sweepstakes
If you’d like to invite your friends or family to your home for a Big Game bash, but you just don’t have the equipment to see the game at its best, Disney could help if you enter their Big Game Bash Sweepstakes. The grand prize includes a Sanyo 46″ Full
Safety 1st Disney Play Yard Recalls
More than 200,000 Safety 1st Disney Care Center Play Yards and Eddie Bauer Complete Care Play Yards have been recalled due to defects which could cause an uneven sleeping surface in the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation for infants. The play yard recall was announced on December 30 by
StarStruck – Disney Channel Original Movie
Disney’s newest Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck stars Sterling Knight from the Disney Channel Original Series Sonny With A Chance.
Happy Birthday from Disney – Now come get your free ticket
Great article from the Orlando Sentinel about the over 4 million people who signed up for the Free Birthday promotion Disney ran last year: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts says approximately 4 million people registered online for free theme-park tickets in 2009 as part of the company’s “Free on Your
View from the front yard – Disney’s New Year’s Eve Magic Kingdom fireworks
Could you imagine hanging out in your front yard and watching these fireworks? I know while it seems cool I would not want to live next to Disneyworld.. The Magic Kingdom presented the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks to ring in the new year of 2010. The finale features fireworks
