The skies over Disneyland have been unusually silent as the Christmas “Believe in Holiday Magic” fireworks show has been canceled several times because of “technical issues.” Disneyland Resort spokeswoman Betsy Sanchez said a decision is being made day-to-day on whether to go forward with the fireworks show. Sanchez said the
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Man commits suicide by jumping off Disneyland parking structure
Sad news from the LA Times. A man leapt to his death from one of the upper floors at the main parking structure at Disneyland, an Anaheim police spokesman said Monday. The man, who was not immediately identified, was found around 8:45 p.m. Sunday at the Mickey & Friends Parking
Disney pulls two Miramax films from release due to pending sale
This article comes to us from LA Times. Walt Disney Studios has told the producers of its Miramax movies “The Debt” and “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” that it won’t be releasing the films because of the pending sale of the specialty division. The two pictures are being sold
First Look: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree at DCA Carsland
This first look comes to us from the LA Times. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree promises to be the dizziest and noisiest of the new rides coming to Cars Land in 2012 at Disney California Adventure. The racket begins before you even board the spinning tractor and cart ride: A play area
Disneyland’s 45-foot-tall dragon removed from Fantasmic after weekend incident
This interesting news comes to us from LA Times. From the start, this dragon seemed to be missing a spark or two. When Disneyland’s updated version of Fantasmic debuted in June of last year, it had to do so minus Maleficent, the mighty fire-breather from “Sleeping Beauty” that was supposed
Preview of Radiator Springs Racers ride coming in 2012 to Disney California Adventure
Great news from the LA Times! What’s better than an E Ticket ride? How about an F Ticket? Radiator Springs Racers promises to redefine our expectations of an E Ticket attraction by combining a classic dark ride with a thrilling head-to-head drag race. Currently under construction at Disney California Adventure
Disneyland Costume Debate
This all comes from a post on the LA Times website today. What do you guys think? You can also share your opinion on the LA Times post here. Should a Muslim employee at Disneyland be allowed to wear a headscarf at work? That question is at the center of
Red Car Trolley to ply Disney California Adventure streets in 2012
A very interesting look at the Red Car Trolley’s from LA Times. It’s a testament to Disney California Adventure’s disconnect from the vision of its famously transportation-obsessed namesake that the Anaheim theme park was built without a ride dedicated to a bus, streetcar or train. Across the way, Disneyland’s Main
Walt Disney Co. third-quarter earnings jump 40%
This article comes to us from the LA Times. ESPN‘s World Cup soccer coverage and the strong box-office performance of films including Disney/Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story 3” helped buoy Walt Disney Co.‘s bottom line in the third quarter. The media giant reported a 40% jump in earnings to $1.3
Disney in talks to buy social games company Playdom
Walt Disney Co. is in discussions to buy game developer Playdom Inc. for as much as $750 million, according to three people familiar with the matter. The Hollywood entertainment giant wants to get into social and mobile games to market its shows and characters. Playdom has scheduled a board meeting next
Scene-by-scene preview of Little Mermaid dark ride coming in 2011 to Disney California Adventure
Great News from the LA Times talking about the new Little Mermaid ride coming to DCA. The remaking of Disney California Adventure will continue in 2011 with the debut of the $100-million Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, a family-friendly, E-ticket dark ride that will take visitors on a musical underwater journey themed
Disney’s California Adventure brightens image with World of Color attraction
Interesting article about Disney California Adventure from the LA Times Disney officials estimate that the water-and-light show attracts 4,000 to 7,000 visitors per show, most of whom crowd into a roped-off area on the banks of the Paradise Bay Lagoon. To get into the reserved viewing area, guests either arrive
It’s official: ‘Thor’ and ‘Captain America’ will be 3-D films
Tt’s official: The hammer of Thor and the shield of Captain America will fly straight at moviegoers in 3-D, which is really no surprise considering the current stereoscopic craze on the studios lots of Hollywood. What is unusual is the eagerness of each film’s director to take his case for
Disneyland’s ‘Star Tours’ is closing and D23 members get the last ride
Interesting news comes to us from LA Times Disneyland will shutter the popular “Star Tours” attraction this month to make way for a major overhaul of the Reagan-era ride — but D23 members will be given one last, special opportunity to say goodbye to the vintage “Star Wars” adventure. On July 14, members
