Personally I have seen on several websites where Disney had to close it’s gates this week due to hitting capacity before noon. Good or Bad you decide… Article from the Orlando Sentinel Orlando’s theme parks appear to be ending a lackluster year on a positive note. Walt Disney World, Universal
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Hollywood Studio Backlot Bulldozed…?
These are just rumors there is nothing concrete just hearsay. A few days ago, WDW Daily News reported on an interesting refurbishment that was announced for both the Studio Backlot Tour and the Studio Catering Co. at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, scheduled to take place between February 15, 2010 and March
Disney sees big dollars in Marvel unknowns
(AP Photo/Marvel Entertainment Inc.) Moviegoers have shown a willingness to be entangled by Spider-Man’s web over and over again. Now, as Disney prepares to buy the comic-book powerhouse Marvel, it faces the question of whether fans will also get attached to characters as obscure as Ant-Man and Iron Fist. The
Deals continue at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World‘s discount climate will continue for at least the first part of next year. Disney is offering gift cards of up to $750 for consumers who book a five-night Walt Disney Travel Co. package at regular price on select nights through June 3. The deal includes accommodations and
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Feliz Navidad
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights can be seen nightly during the Christmas season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here the lights dance to “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano.
Disneyworld Construction Update
Reported from Mouseplanet: Here is the listing of interesting items from paperwork filed with Orange County in the last week. Magic Kingdom Crystal Palace Restaurant – replacement of two auxiliary heating units. Magic Kingdom Castle – builiding work. Magic Kingdom Castle Hub – electrical work. Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain –
Magic Kingdom Christmas Parade (During the Day)
This was taken on the first day that Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade was shown for the general public in 2009. Thanks as always to Jeff Lang DVD! Part 2 & 3 are below
Disney and CBS Signing on to Apple TV Subscription Service?
The Wall Street Journal reports that CBS and Walt Disney are considering participating in an upcoming plan by Apple to offer television subscription services over the Internet. Apple is hoping to introduce the service in 2010. The news comes as there is increasing evidence that Apple is looking to revamp
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
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
300 stuck temporarily on Disney World monorail
Emergency crews rescued passengers aboard a Walt Disney World monorail train early this morning after they were stranded for nearly three hours because of a power failure, authorities said. The monorail system went down at about 1 a.m., affecting seven trains and stranding about 300 passengers on the red train
Farmington Man Pleads Guilty to Groping Girls at Disney World
Follow up to the story from earlier this year. Robert Double Jr., 51, of Farmington, pleaded guilty last week in Orange County (Florida) Court to lewd and lascivious molestation and lewd and lascivious conduct against a minor. Double was caught on Disney surveillance cameras trying to take off girls’ bikini
Disney CEO Bob Iger indirectly addresses speculation about game industry acquistions
Even as the Walt Disney Co. moves to complete its $4-billion acquisition of comic-book giant Marvel Entertainment, Wall Street is wondering whether Chief Executive Bob Iger is shopping for bargains in the video-game aisle. Formerly high-flying game publishers — such as Electronic Arts, creator of Madden football, and Take-Two Interactive,
Storytellers – Santa Claus in the Canada pavilion
Storytellers around Epcot tell of the traditions in each country. This one was “Nowell” from Canada (and you might recognize this Santa from the Adventurers Club).