Shaun Rein of the China Market Research Group at SeekingAlpha takes a look at Disney’s theme park presence in Hong Kong and reveals the results from his guest suvey. Disney should be concerned. Respondents said that the park was "Too small without enough rides," and that "It was not catered properly to Chinese crowds." Many… Read More »Hong Kong Disneyland… more bad news reports
Disney’s Invincible, which tells the story of a walk-on success from the streets of Philadelphia who made it on to the Eagles, has been screened for the Green Bay Packers and possibly a few other NFL Teams. A few sports writers have seen the movie too and early reviews are trickling in. Finally, Philadelphia’s NBC10… Read More »Invincible Previewed for some NFL Teams
Disney Announces Walt Disney World Resort Peace of Mind Tropical Weather Policy: Fees Waived for Cancellations as well as Re-bookings Edit
Disney Destinations and Walt Disney Travel Co. have announced a new policy providing greater flexibility to modify or cancel Walt Disney World Resort advance reservations in the event of a hurricane warning — and it represents a bit of financial sunshine. During the 2006 hurricane season, in the event a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area or for the guest’s place of residence within 7 days before the scheduled arrival date, the guest may call in advance to reschedule or cancel their Walt Disney Travel Co. Magic Your Way vacation package without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney. This policy also applies to most Walt Disney World Resort room-only reservations booked directly with Disney, as well as reservations at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort or Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in the event a hurricane warning is issued for those destinations. When the guest reschedules, all deposited monies for rooms, park tickets, Disney dining plans and other Disney products and services will be applied toward the rescheduled vacation.
Thanks to The LaughingPlace for the headsup. More of the press release continues below the cut.
Kelly at Families.com’s Unofficial Disney Blog points out some of the tips and tricks for maximizing your Fastpass use at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. For instance: The Fastpass kiosks at Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin at Disneyland and Grizzly River Run at Disney’s California Adventure are on an entirely different network system. So, it is… Read More »Maximize your Fastpass
The current supreme source of Muppet news, Muppet News Flash, reports that The Muppets need your help in choosing a cover for The Muppet Show: Season 2 DVDs. Vote now!
The Chronicles of Narnia “Ultimate Fan Contest” is now live on the official Narnia site. Do you find yourself checking wardrobes for portals into magical lands? Do you engage in arguments over who is the more cunning warrior – the Centaur or the Minotaur? In short, are you the Ultimate Narnia Fan? If so, enter… Read More »Disney’s Narnia Ultimate Fan Contest
Joe Rohde, executive designer and vice president with Walt Disney Imagineering and the chief caretaker and spirit behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, spoke Tuesday at Siggraph 2006. Rohde said computer graphics specialists could improve their craft by employing some of the same techniques Disney has used for years to create its own "virtual realities" for visitors… Read More »Joe Rohde speaks at SIGGRAPH
The Hollywood Reporters Risky Business Blog has two interesting points on the Gibson affair (I’m sorry, I can’t help it. The story keeps popping up on my radar). First they claim that Oren Aviv says this won’t change Disney’s plans to release Apacalypto. Which is fine, I think. We should be able to separate the… Read More »L’Affair Gibson