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April 2013

Castle 5-22: Still

Ah, the clips show. It used to be a staple of every long running show. Heck, Friends managed to do it every season starting with season four. But it seems most shows are getting away from it these days. Castle returned to it last night for a light take on what could have been a serious episode, especially in light of recent events. The result was a fun filled yet suspenseful episode.Read More »Castle 5-22: Still

Progress City Model Returns from Rehab

The Progress City model has returned from a brief refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom. There was some hope that they would give the model some much needed TLC and perhaps restore some of the functionality, alas, it was really very little more than a light… Read More »Progress City Model Returns from Rehab

Disneyland Horticulture and Garden Tour

Back in the day when I used to haunt the original Disneyland park in Anaheim, I looked to take whatever walking tour Guest Relations would offer. If there was no new tour on the horizon, there was often an unofficial tour to enjoy too. One… Read More »Disneyland Horticulture and Garden Tour

Last Iron Man 3 Clip

Not many films can claim to have earned back their budget before even opening the domestic market, but Iron Man 3 has already made $198 million overseas on a reported budget of $200 million. Not too shabby. I saw the film last night. While I’m… Read More »Last Iron Man 3 Clip

Monsters University Concept Art at Magic of Disney Animation

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I’m looking forward to Pixar’s Monsters University, and since the third trailer contained a pretty big spoiler, I don’t mind sharing these concept art photos and character marquettes that have just been put on display at the Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios:Read More »Monsters University Concept Art at Magic of Disney Animation

Mickey and the Magical Map stage show coming to Disneyland

(April 25, 2013)  Mickey and the Magical Map (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

Disneyland is restoring long missed magic to the newly refurbished Fantasyland theatre when Mickey Mouse and a cast of beloved Disney characters will embark on a series of musical adventures through the magical powers of a sorcerer’s map in “Mickey and the Magical Map.” The all-new live show coming is scheduled to open on May 25.

“We’re very excited to welcome guests to the Disneyland Resort this summer to enjoy all the entertainment and attractions that make this a world-class, family vacation destination,” said Michael Colglazier, President of the Disneyland Resort. “We’re particularly thrilled to debut our captivating new show ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ and to invite guests to experience Fantasy Faire, a new themed area with Disney Princess encounters and two live shows based on favorite princess stories.”Read More »Mickey and the Magical Map stage show coming to Disneyland

Monsters University Monorail

Monsters University Monorail at Walt Disney World is now rolling along the highway in the sky Monorail tracks. At first it was just on the resort or magic kingdom loops, but it has also been seen on the EPCOT loop. It’s one part of Disney… Read More »Monsters University Monorail

Once Upon a Time 2-20: The Evil Queen

“The Queen is Dead. Long live the Evil Queen.” So says Regina at the end of our flashback to the Enchanted Forest. And that part of the episode finally filled in a gap of her back story we’d had yet to see. And in Storybrooke? Oh boy, are things out of control.

But let’s start in Enchanted Forest.Read More »Once Upon a Time 2-20: The Evil Queen