Before a film can enter production at Disney animation, it first has to be pitched. A small number of those films make it into pre-production, and then an even smaller number actually make it into full production. At that point, the film is most likely… Read More »Un-seen Disney Animation: My Peoples, plus the saga of Disney’s Florida Animation Studio
This year’s holiday display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be just a little dimmer. The bright burning light that was the life of Jennings Osborne has burnt out. Osborne died at age 67 from complications related to a heart attack suffered last year. Everyone at… Read More »Jennings Osborne, Holiday Display Creator, Dead at 67
I’ve never claimed to be an expert in Walt Disney World history, but I’m trying to learn. So I’m going file this one under learn something new every day. Class is in session and Professor Disney Shawn regales his students with the story of the… Read More »Handprints in History: Star Today at Disney-MGM Studios
Rick Aristotle Munarriz of The Motely Fool has yet another interesting idea ping-ponging around… Should Disney buy Cedar Fair? There was a fair amount of speculation, some by Munarriz himself, that Disney should have bought Six Flags when it was available. I don’t know why Disney would want to own all those smaller seasonal properties… Read More »Morning Roundup – July 12
Tigger is in trouble again at Walt Disney World Resort. He’s been accused of striking a kid. Jerry Monaco of New Hampshire videotapped his son, Jerry Jr., posing with the costumed character at Disney-MGM Studios on Friday and recorded the confrontation, according to a statement from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. You may recall that… Read More »The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers
From Allearsnet and WDWmagic here’s the official word from Disney: Walt Disney World Resort safely withstood Hurricane Frances and maintained power throughout the storm. After a visual inspection of the entire property, we discovered only minor roof damage to a single backstage structure and minimal horticultural damage. We will open the following theme parks and… Read More »Official Disney World Word
Additional update on closures and reduced hours at WDW from LaughingPlace.com and WDWMagic.com: Based on information from the National Weather Service and emergency preparedness officials, Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks have adjusted operating hours as follows: Magic Kingdom: 8am – 1pm Epcot: 8am – 1pm Disney-MGM Studios 8 am – 1 pm… Read More »Charley: Animal Kingdom Closure, and more
Mickey Mouse must be a real sports fan because the former owner of the Angels, the current owner of the Mighty Ducks, and the many ESPN networks (5? now) is launching a new product this summer. It’s ESPN the Weekend. I’m a little disappointed I’m… Read More »ESPN The Weekend