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September 2008

Disney Roars into Las Vegas with The Lion King

Las Vegas continues to attract versions of Broadway shows to its many high quality theaters. The latest show to hit the strip is Disney’s “The Lion King.” It will repace Mamma Mia which enjoyed a 2300 performance run at the Mandalay Bay. It’s not quite… Read More »Disney Roars into Las Vegas with The Lion King

Dancing with the Stars: Rumba and Paso

As John mentioned, last week I was out of town. In fact, I spent all last week at DisneyWorld. It was my first trip there. I am exhausted, but it was completely worth it.

But now it’s back to the real world, and part of that means getting to recap/share my thoughts on Dancing with the Stars with you. I did get to watch part of last week. (My stupid DVR decided not to record Tuesday for whatever reason. And that was a Quickstep night, one of my favorites!) So I have a little idea what happened then.

I do want to comment on the over exposed memo that has been floating around. (I’ve seen it several places today.) Every season when the show starts, they take up the majority of a week. The last two seasons have started with one round of dancing Monday, a continuation of that round of dancing Tuesday, and results on Wednesday. The only reason people are harping on it this time is because of Ted McGinley. And seriously, if you are going to announce that any show he is in is on the way out automatically, then I can’t take you seriously either. (Not that I am too familiar with his work. But still.)

So, on to this week’s performances. (And remember, I am still on East Coast time even though I am back in California. I’m just saying.)Read More »Dancing with the Stars: Rumba and Paso

An Opera based on Walt Disney’s life

Famed composer Philip Glass has been comissioned to compose an Opera based on novel “The Perfect American”. That novel by Peter Stephan Jungk examines the last few months of Walt Disney’s life as seen through the eyes of a fictional animator who worked for him.… Read More »An Opera based on Walt Disney’s life

Winner of My Favorite Disney Parks Memory contest announced

Nate Silverman is the winner of Disney Park’s contest “My Favorite Disney Parks Memory.” Of course, it involves a very cute child. Nate and his family will receive a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Disneyland Resort, including a night in the Disneyland Dream Suite, airfare, 2-day… Read More »Winner of My Favorite Disney Parks Memory contest announced

Great Moments in Disney History at CartoonBrew

Cartoon Brew TV strikes gold with their look at the rare animated short “Dinner Time”. It’s the subject of Cartoon Brew TV episode #3 and the first film in their “Brew Vaults” series. This is the film that inspired Walt Disney to pursue making “Steamboat… Read More »Great Moments in Disney History at CartoonBrew

Disney sued by Little Mermaid performer

This falls into the unsurprising category. The cast member who fell through a trap door and down 30-40 feet onto the stage before a performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid on Broadway is suing Disney. His injuries are significant for sure and you do have… Read More »Disney sued by Little Mermaid performer

Salute to the Adventurers Club

You may not have noticed, but last night was the final call for the Adventurers Club, not to mention all the remaining clubs of Pleasure Island. I don’t have much to say on the matter other than I understand Disney’s motivation here, but still regret… Read More »Salute to the Adventurers Club