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October 2004

Disneyland Ups APs

LaughingPlace.com reports that Disneyland has raised the prices of most of their Annual Passports. Here are the current prices: Southern California Select – $99 (no change). Southern California $149 (up $20). Deluxe – $209 (up $30). Premium – $329 (up $50). This is the second raise in less than a year. There is speculation that… Read More »Disneyland Ups APs

Two Days left to bid…

Two days left on the Disney eBay Auction that will put your tombstone in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. The total is currently over $36,000. That puts is ready to pass John Stamos’ record bid of $37,000 for the letters off the old Disneyland Marquee. (story regarding my experience with the Castle from the Disneyland Marquee and… Read More »Two Days left to bid…

A Bit of Cruise News

Here’s some news that should make Disney’s many cruise line enthusiasts happy. The Disney Wonder has just been returned to service after an extensive refurbishing. For those of you on the west coast who wish Disney had a cruise line for you, well pick up the phone, cause they’re coming your way this summer for… Read More »A Bit of Cruise News

Ovitz suit may have reaching impact

The stockholder lawsuit against Disney regarding Michael Ovitz’s huge severance package moves closer to its opening date. The suit threatens to expose much of Eisner’s inner workings and bad business decisions he made at the time. But beyond that, it could open the door for future suits against Disney and other large companies whose executive… Read More »Ovitz suit may have reaching impact

Disney and Pixar Sitting in a Tree

The on again off again relationship of Pixar and Disney has had more twists and turns than a theme park roller coaster. For now it appears to be back on track with the departure of Eisner next year. This does not bode well for Bob Iger’s chances at succession as Pixar likely would not sign… Read More »Disney and Pixar Sitting in a Tree

Haunted Mansion, to die for?

How much would you pay to have your tombstone enshrined at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion? Does $16,950.00 sound like too much? If not, head on over to eBay and bid on your chance to be the mansion’s 1000th ghost. (Actual death not required.) Btw, it’s for a good cause too, The Boys and Girls Club. So… Read More »Haunted Mansion, to die for?

Disney Store Sale moves along.

The details required to complete the transfer of The Disney Store name and products licenses to The Children’s Place have begun to emerge. It remains unclear if cast members will retain any Disney discount other than at the Disney Stores themselves. However, it is clear that the Walt Disney Company will have to give up… Read More »Disney Store Sale moves along.

Stitch Preview Report

Opening soon at Walt Disney World is Stitch’s Great Escape. Based on the sucessful Lilo and Stitch franchise, this one looks to be a big hit. One of LaughingPlace.com’s staff got in for a sneak peek at the attraction and filed this report. (Warning: contains spoilers. Don’t read if you want to be suprised your… Read More »Stitch Preview Report