The Disneyland Resort is out with its latest podcast. It clocks in at 35 minutes and covers the Disneyland Railroad and more: All aboard! In this edition of the Disneyland Resort Podcast we’ll take you on an historical behind-the-scenes look at the Disneyland Railroad. Find… Read More »Official Disneyland Podcast highlights Railroad
Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily have put their creative minds together and come up with a new line of Tiki Room collectibles that will inspire the Disney or Tiki fan in all of us. Inspire us to reach for our wallet’s that is. Prices range… Read More »Delightful New Tiki Room Collectibles
First off, I’m not usually a corporate shill for the mouse (well, if you ignore all those DVD reviews). But I love me some Cinnabon and I thought Enchanted was particuarly delicious too. So, if you’re like me, here is a chance to put those… Read More »Save $4.00 when you purchase Enchanted and Cinnabon Cereal
[ed note: I saw this article on another newsletter I receive and asked
permission to reprint it here. It’s a little different than the usual
fare I post here. But just as valid.]
I confess – I love movies, especially perception shifting ones. Actually I love what Del calls my "happy movies" and he keeps surprising me with a DVD to add to my collection.
When we visited my parents over Easter weekend I brought along his latest gift to me, a "happy movie" called "Enchanted" and we all watched it together. It was my second time through and once again I was enchanted.
But, since I had seen the story before I could look at it through my favorite lens, the perception shifting lens.
This page from a 1958 catalog of Disneyland souvenirs features such cool futuristic toys as your own Space Helmet, a model of Space Station S-1, and the famous Disneyland Moonliner Rocket. Check out the prices too. Just $1.00 for that Moonliner or $8.95 for the… Read More »Futuristic Toys of Tomorrowland 1958
I was not lucky enough to see Enchanted in the theaters. I heard about how wonderful Amy Adams was and how the whole film just worked from start to finish. Well now that I’ve seen it on DVD, all I can say is go out and get a copy right away. The movie is sweet, endearing and enchanting for every minute it’s on screen. It’s not going to go down as the best Disney film ever, but it ranks right up there with some of the classics.
Also of note is the use of animation that bookends the film’s New York City setting. This was the first hand drawn animation from the Mouse House as they embarked on a journey back to regularly using hand drawn animation in feature animation. I was impressed with how close the animation was to some of the classics, a move that was intentional, but I don’t want to give away too much of the film. Let’s just say that the number of ‘homages’ to other Disney films is substantial.
The Enchanted DVD comes with a few excellent extras that make the DVD a pleasurable viewing experience. Deleted Scenes, Bloopers, and a behind the scenes featurette will keep your interest. Sadly, there is no director’s commentary from director Kevin Lima. I know he’s a funny and intelligent man and think knowing his views and choices would be a nice addition.
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The Save It’s A Small World campaign has an internet headquarters now. Save The Small World has all the contact info you need to make your voice heard. There will also be news updates on the status of the campaign and buttons you can add… Read More »Save The Small World campaign site is up
The LA Times reports that Walt Disney Imagineering has confirmed that there will be changes at Disneyland’s It’s A Small World attraction. It sounds like the main addition will be Disney characters stylized and themed to each ‘land’ of the ride. Alice in Wonderland in… Read More »Disneyland to add Disney Characters to Its A Small World – confirmed