News from The Happiest Place on Earth (or at least in California) as two women were named Monday as Disneyland’s Ambassador Team for 2013-14. Sachiko White and Megan Navarette were chosen from among 80 applicants for the paid, full-time two-year role as goodwill ambassadors for Disneyland. The two will represent
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What is More Fun than EPCOT and a Cranberry Bog?
What do you get when you combine the imagination and magic of Walt Disney World with the mystery of fall’s favorite fruit? A truly exceptional exhibit– an over 1,300 square-foot free-standing cranberry bog to be exact! From Sept. 28 to Nov. 12, visitors to the 2012 Epcot International Food &
Saving Mr. Banks Begins Production In Los Angeles
Disney began production today on “Saving Mr. Banks,” the account of Walt Disney’s twenty-year pursuit of the film rights to P.L. Travers’ popular novel, Mary Poppins, and the testy partnership the upbeat filmmaker develops with the uptight author during the project’s pre-production in 1961. Two-time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks (“Philadelphia,”
Final Flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour Makes Special Flyover at Walt Disney World
In a place where fairies fly, Space Shuttle Endeavour made a “ferry flight” today, mounted atop a NASA-modified 747 airliner. The historic flight took place in the early morning hours and was a space-explorer surprise for early-rising guests across Walt Disney World Resort. As part of its flight path, Endeavour
Mickey Mouse Stop Sign Placed in Burbank in Protest of Copyright Extensions
Denmark, a local street artist in Los Angeles, is trying to make waves against Disney for their continued lobbying efforts to secure Copyright Extensions for Mickey Mouse. Denmark created the modified stop signs which clearly resemble the classic Mickey Mouse with a message reading, “Copyright Extension needs to stop”. “I
Disney Researchers Add Virtual Touch to the Real World
From the minds at Disney Research Pittsburgh comes the latest innovation that could bring a whole new immersible reality to the Disney Parks. “Revel” which stands for reverse electrovibration was debuted by Disney Research Pittsburgh at the 2012 Siggraph computer graphics and interactive techniques conference in Los Angeles. The technology uses reverse electrovibration to
Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion 15th Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray Review
Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion 15th Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray hits store shelves August 7, 2012. Recently I was sent a copy to review. I really enjoyed this Blu-ray edition of the movie! It’s a fun, feel good movie that is sure to make you laugh! The Story goes… Romy
Ginny Tyler dies at 86; voice actress was Disney legend
When episodes of “The Mickey Mouse Club“ were repackaged for syndication, a new head Mouseketeer held court from the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland in 1963. For a year, Ginny Tyler hosted new segments of the television show that were woven around the old. As she took viewers behind
Avoid these Rides If You Are Prone To Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is something that can really mess up your day. Some folks are extremely susceptible and they either have to skip some of Walt Disney World’s best attractions or find a treatment that helps keep you from getting that horrible queasy feeling (or worse). There are as many ways
Disney Cruiseline releases 2013 Magic and Wonder Itineraries and prices are GOOD!!!
Disney Cruiseline announced 2013 Disney Magic and Disney Wonder details and they are now READY TO BOOK! Here are the details: On the Disney Wonder: 5 night Vancouver to Los Angeles – 9/9/13 14 night Panama Canal from Los Angeles – 9/14/13 7 night Caribbean from Galveston – 9/28,10/5,10/12,10/19,10/26,11/2,11/9,11/16,11/23,11/30,12/7,12/14,12/21,12/28 Disney
Disney California Adventure Preview Event Sweepstakes
Attention Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Grab this chance to be among the first to experience how the Happiest Place on Earth just got happier! As part of the preview, experience exciting attractions, dining and merchandise locations. Step foot on Buena Vista Street — the main street of Disney California Adventure
Coming in 2013 – Adventures by Disney Introduces Families to the Far East
Continuing its tradition of creating award-winning immersive experiences around the globe, Adventures by Disney announced today an all-new destination for 2013 – Southeast Asia. Featuring Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, the 12-day, 11-night itinerary will give travelers the opportunity to experience some of Asia’s most exotic and culturally-rich cities – including
Wocka Wocka MUPPETS Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Muppets received a star on the Hollywood Walk (“Wocka Wocka”) of Fame today from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the release of Disney’s “The Muppets” on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. The celebration was emceed by Chamber President and CEO Leron Gubler, with special guest speakers
The Muppets Honored With Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will honor the legendary Muppets with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 20, 2012 at The El Capitan Theatre, beginning at 11:30a.m. The ceremony coincides with Disney’s “The Muppets” movie leapfroging into homes on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand, becoming
