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February 2011

Teri Hatcher gives Disney travel advice

One of Disney’s most desperate mom’s is giving advice on how to best enjoy your day at Walt Disney World. Teri Hatcher, who has a long run on ABC’s Desperate Housewives, is also a big Disney fan. In the following video she gives some advice… Read More »Teri Hatcher gives Disney travel advice

Disney announces 3 apps for new Android Tablet

Even though Apple founder Steve Jobs sits on the Disney board of directors, that won’t stop the company from shacking up with Google’s Android platform. According to Venturebeat, Disney mobile has announced that three apps will be available to run on the new tablet operating… Read More »Disney announces 3 apps for new Android Tablet

Graph Jam: Watching Pixar Films

see more Funny Graphs So true. Of course there is also the hunt for the A113, the Disneyland attraction poster, and a character from the next film. What other regular easter eggs does Pixar like to hide? (hat tip: the always excellent Broke Hoedown)

Vinylmation Villains Series Winner

Congratulations to ‘Vader’s Mom’, winner of the 5 figures from the exclusive Vinylmation Villains series from The Disney Store. Thanks to everyone who entered. I enjoyed reading everyone’s choice of their favorite Vinylmation or for a figure they wish Disney would make. Who knows… maybe… Read More »Vinylmation Villains Series Winner

Fan-Driven Celebration of Magic Kingdom’s 40th Anniversary

The Magic Kingdom turns 40 on October 1, 2011. Disney hasn’t announced any celebrations of the event, though there is some attractive 40th Anniversary merchandise for sale at places like the Emporium. Determined to mark the birthday somehow, I have been holding informal fan “meets”… Read More »Fan-Driven Celebration of Magic Kingdom’s 40th Anniversary

George Lucas test rides new Star Tours

click for larger version. The updated version of the Star Tours attraction is nearing completion as evidenced by this visit from Star Wars creator George Lucas to Disneyland in Anaheim where the attraction is already undergoing test rides. Lucas was accompanied by producer Rick McCallum… Read More »George Lucas test rides new Star Tours

Magic Kingdom 1971 – Walt Disney World 40th Anniv

Continuing the series on celebrating the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World, here’s a 10 minute clip that looks at the first ever holiday season for the Magic Kingdom back in December 1971. There’s a little Busch Gardens there in the middle (No live animals… Read More »Magic Kingdom 1971 – Walt Disney World 40th Anniv

The Story of Shamu

Growing up, as I did, in the Pacific Northwest, Killer Whales were just part of the mythology of the region. When I first visited SeaWorld San Diego as a kid, I knew right away how special these animals are and how important SeaWorld’s program of… Read More »The Story of Shamu