According to sources at Apple, the creator of Apple, and the man who helped bring the incredibly popular Pixar Studios to life has died of cancer today at the age of 56. Jobs bought the fledgling Pixar from Lucasfilms in the 80’s, and helped it become a major player in
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Could Disney Be Returning to ‘Castle of Illusion’?
Back before Sega was famous for their Sonic the Hedgehog character, they had licensed Mickey Mouse from Disney for the side scrolling adventure game ‘Castle of Illusion’. The game became very popular, enough to warrant two sequels called ‘Land of Illusion’ and ‘Quackshot’. Sega lost the rights years ago, but
Disney Publishing Holds Events for New Rick Riordan Novel, “The Son of Neptune”
Disney Publishing held events Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, for New York Times Best-selling author Rick Riordan’s new novel The Son of Neptune, the second book in his Heroes of Olympus series. The toga parties were held at Greeley Square in New York City and The Grove in
The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For October 3
Hi there fans of all things Disney!! If you are reading this on October 3rd we will be 10 days away from the start of this year’s visit to Walt Disney World. September/October seems like a popular time for your friends at Chip and Company to visit Mecca. For the
All The Beloved Characters From The Hundred Acre Wood Are Back!
As National Honey Month comes to a close, keep the celebration going with these WINNIE THE POOH-themed recipes and a honey-loving clip! The world’s most beloved bear spends his days in search of the naturally delicious nectar, and now you, too, can enjoy some honey-flavored treats with Pooh. And on
Disneyland Resort Releases 2010 Community Report
When Walt Disney created Disneyland in 1955, he also created a culture of giving. Today, the Disneyland Resort continues to be dedicated to making a positive impact on Southern California. This video highlights efforts conveyed in the 2010 Disneyland Resort Community Report released this month, and provides a glimpse into
Disneyland Resort Generates $4.7 Billion in Economic Impact
For 56 years, the Disneyland Resort has been an economic engine for Southern California – contributing billions of dollars in support to the local economy, millions of dollars in taxes and thousands of jobs. Despite the recent economic downturn, an independent study conducted in 2009 concluded that the Resort generates
Opening-Day Cast Members Mark 40 Years
Earlier this month, Disney cast members who were hired in 1971 gathered at Magic Kingdom Park for a photograph marking the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. A photo of this group was first taken before the park opened in 1971, and was featured on the Oct. 15
Disney Confidential – Is Disneyland India Coming Soon?
Hey there guys and gals your friendly neighborhood Disney Gossip Columnist Anonymouse here! So am I the only one not going to be at Walt Disney World this weekend for the start of the Epcot Food & Wine Fest? I feel like I should go but then again I am
Disney Files New Patent – Mad T Party
Disney has just filed a new Patent – Mad Theme Party or Mad T Party. It is being identified as a entertainment services offered in a theme park. Gossip around the internet puts this as the replacement for Electronica at Disney’s California Adventure Park. Click here to read more from
Oldies But Goodies – What Brings Us Back, The Intangibles
In another article I covered the Tangible things; those you can see, feel touch, and do, but here I will look at the more subtle things that go to make up all that is Walt Disney World. Intangibles are those things that are there, you know they are there, you
Oldies But Goodies – What Brings Us Back, The Tangibles
As we get older we generally find that different things become important to us. When we were younger we looked forward to the thrill of riding the biggest, best, and most exciting attractions and some of us still do (me). But, when you reach a certain age (different for everyone),
Scaring Up Fun at the Walt Disney World ‘Trick or Meet-Up’
This wasn’t your ordinary crowd. Hitchhiking Ghosts, a few Snow Whites and even a giant, walking, talking hot dog were among a group of hundreds who joined Disney last night for their first “Trick or Meet Up” at Magic Kingdom Park. They kicked things off with a talk from Walt
Walt Disney World Marks its 40th Anniversary Primed for an Exciting Future
Anchored by the Mouse “who started it all,” Walt Disney World Resort marked its 40th anniversary Saturday with a gala procession fronted by characters parading up Main Street, U.S.A. to a colorful celebration in front of Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and all their pals waved
