It’s a sad time for “Epic Mickey” fans. The interactive division of the Walt Disney Co. announced that it is closing Junction Point Studios, its Texas-based developer that created “Disney Epic Mickey” and its 2012 sequel “Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.” Disney said the closure is part of its
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Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
Perhaps it was fitting that at the 20th annual Walt Disney World Marathon the greatest champion in the event’s history – Brazil’s Adriano Bastos – reclaimed his place in the victory circle Sunday. Bastos, who had won seven previous Disney Marathons, including six straight before losing the last two to
‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ Debuts This Summer at Disneyland Park
This week as reported on the Disney Parks Blog Disney unveiled information about a spectacular live entertainment experience for the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland park. It’s an amazing new show called “Mickey and the Magical Map“. According to the Disney “The wise sorcerer Yen Sid tells of a wondrous map – one unlike any other
runDisney Hosts Most Magical Meet-Up Yet for 20th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
In celebration of the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, runDisney hosted its biggest social media meet-up yet Friday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. After a magical welcome from Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, who each have a marathon medal designed after them,
New Balance is Named Official Athletic Shoe of Walt Disney World
New Balance and Disney are forming an alliance that will allow the two companies to collaborate on different projects. Because of the alliance New Balance is now the Official Athletic Shoe of Walt Disney World, Disneyland and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. A men’s and women’s limited edition “runDisney 860v3”
Celebrating Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with New Vinylmation and Dooney & Bourke Bags
Soon, thousands of fans will be cheering for those participating in the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna on January 10-13, 2013. There will be a variety of 20th Anniversary merchandise items available during the weekend. Vinylmation is no stranger to the Marathon Weekend. This year,
Disney World Trip Brings Joy To Farmington Baby And Family
Thanks to the help from family and friends, 16-month-old Addilyn Davis was able to meet her favorite character, Mickey Mouse, at The Walt Disney World Resort in May. Born in August of 2011 Addilyn was diagnosed in February with Krabbe disease, a genetic disorder of the central nervous system. Unfortunately
Chip’s Disney Prize Pack Giveaway x 3
SO this past weekend I was cleaning out the ol’ Prize Closet and ran across some things I meant to giveaway last year. So I thought I would put together a fun Disney Giveaway just for the New Year. I have 3 sets of prizes I will send out to
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Chef Mickey’s
Chef Mickey’s is a character buffet located in the Contemporary Resort, right next door to the Magic Kingdom. This buffet offers a fun, contemporary setting, along with Mickey and the gang dressed in chef apparel! Since this restaurant does showcase the main mouse himself, Chef Mickey’s is one of the
Chip and Co Pick Your Prize Disney Giveaway
SO this past weekend I was cleaning out the ol’ Prize Closet and ran across some things I meant to giveaway last year. So I thought I would put together a fun Disney Giveaway just for the New Year. I have 3 sets of prizes I will send
Hidden Mickey that is out of this world
Hidden Mickeys can be found all over Walt Disney World, but this one is out of our world. This picture, acquired by NASA’s Messenger orbiter on June 3, shows an area of the planet Mercury‘s surface northwest of a crater recently named Magritte. The shadowing helps define a striking resemblance to
Marinwood’s Mickey Mouse Christmas House
What started as a hobby has grown into a full blown obsession for one man in Marinwood who decorates his house every year as the Mickey Mouse Christmas House. Home owner Les Mize fully admits his love for Disney and it shows with his extensive Disney collection. His collection has
Disney VoluntEARS Donate 35K Toys for Local Kids
With just 9 days until Christmas, Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney World VoluntEARS spread some holiday cheer today as they delivered nearly 35,000 toys donated by Cast Members and Disney for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The brand new toys, games, books and plush dolls
Epic Mickey 2 – The Power of Two Giveaway
Epic Mickey 2 – The Power of Two came out last month and My Daughter and I have not put this game down since. It is so much fun and is easy to pick up and play for just a few minutes or a few hours. There is so much
