Disney biographer remembers Roy E. Disney
The scene was Van Nuys Airport in the San Fernando Valley. Patty and Roy E. Disney were preparing for a flight to New York to help promote a book about Roy’s father who found the money to realize the dreams of his brother, Walt Disney. Patty and Roy were seated
River Country Waterpark Then & Now
River Country was Walt Disney World’s first water park. It opened in 1976, and closed for the final time in 2001. Since 2001, the area has sat virtually disturbed. The slides and pools remain in place. Here is a map of how the park was laid out: Here are some
New Years Eve Lineup at Disneyworld
The New Year’s Eve fun at Walt Disney World Resort will include nine parade performances, topped off with five fireworks extravaganzas. Here’s a look at what’s in store at Disney World (show times and entertainment are subject to change without notice): Disney’s Hollywood Studios “Fantasmic!” nighttime musical special effects extravaganza
Roy Disney, Nephew Of Walt Disney, Dies
Disney Died Wednesday After Bout With Cancer A newspaper says Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney who became a powerful behind-the-scenes influence on the family business, has died. He was 79. Clifford A. Miller, a spokesman for Roy Disney’s company Shamrock Holdings, told the Los Angeles Times that
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule December 2009
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyworld.com Current Magic Carpets of Aladdin (Magic Kingdom) closed through 12/19/09 for refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon closed through 1/9/10. Upcoming Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closed 12/25/09 only. Palm Golf
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule December 2009
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Current Main Street Opera House (Disneyland) closed through 12/16/09 to re-install Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. A portion of the lobby is open and Disneyland: The First 50
More Monorail Trouble Strands Disney Guests
More trouble with Walt Disney World’s monorail system left riders stranded Tuesday night.Disney officials said a computer glitch aboard the monorail’s express track left a train stuck between the Transportation and Ticket Center and the Contemporary Resort. The train full of passengers had to be towed to the next stop.
TRON: Evolution Video Game Trailer
The battle unfolds in TRON: Evolution. Set during the era between the two TRON films, TRON: Evolution conveys the story of significant events within the TRON mythology. The game features an epic adventure across a massive digital world filled with high-mobility disc-based combat and advanced light cycles.
A Model Holiday- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Tilt-Shift Video!
During the taping of this year’s Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, we turned the Magic Kingdom into “Toyland” using Tilt-Shift photography. Watch the entire show, as well as some Tilt-Shift, in full HD resolution Christmas morning on ABC- 10am Eastern, 9am Central, Mountain, and Pacific. Happy Holidays!
Disney Pic of the Day – New Toy Story 3 Photo
The latest adventure sees Buzz, Woody and the rest of the bunch fighting for their lives after their owner, Andy, donates them to a day-care center as he leaves for college. The highly-anticipated sequel features the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger,
Disney Monorail 911 Calls Released
The 911 calls were released from early Sunday when a power failure trapped 300 Disney monorail passengers for three hours. It began around 1 a.m. Sunday when a computer hard drive failure stalled the monorail system, which left passengers stranded without lights or air conditioning until the problem was fixed
Disney Channel to Air For Free in Middle East
Disney programming and movies will be available for free in the Middle East following a new deal between Disney’s parent company News Corporation and the Saudi Rotana Media Group. Disney movies and programs will be available to Middle East viewers on the Fox Movies and Fox Series channels through a
Former Disney employee viral video – Guitar Hero goes Christmas
The world of Disney never stops. Truly. There is a saying that once a Disney employee, always a dreamer and Ric Turner is proof. In today’s MIrror, a UK newspaper (December 14) this former special effects expert was reported on as he has put together a very interesting Christmas display.
Sylvania Sponsors Disney’s ‘Small World’
Sylvania is sponsoring the “It’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. The deal, which includes the attraction’s first-ever illuminated marquee, is part of a 12-year agreement between The Walt Disney Company and Siemens. The agreement includes marketing and promotional rights, attraction sponsorships and a promotional presence
