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April 2011

Dancing with the Stars: Guilty Pleasures

It’s Guilty Pleasures Week on DWTS, which means all of tonight’s dances will be interpretations of America’s Next Top Model, Jersey Shore, Real Housewives of [Insert City], or any reality show starring Bret Michaels. Not that I would know anything about those shows. Of course not.

Actually, it means our stars will be dancing to classic guilty pleasure songs, which is way less exciting than it sounds. And I was about to be all, pssssh please with this episode … and then Hanson performed. HANSON. As in, my first concert. As in, the boy band whose pictures ripped from the pages of BOP magazine adorned my bedroom. Hanson. On Dancing with the Stars. Ohemgee. (Also, “MMMBop” sounds totally strange when it’s being sung by farmer-men instead of prepubescent boys, yes?)

Kirstie and Maks
Dance: Samba
Guilty Pleasure: Baby One More Time
Verdict: Kirstie had a small tantrum in rehearsals and I think the competition is starting to take its toll. This was a decent performance, and she thankfully didn’t have any mishaps, but it felt like her heart wasn’t in it. The samba is a party dance, but I wasn’t feeling it.
Carrie Ann: “I want to see you in the finals.” – 8
Len: “You’ve never fulfilled the potential I saw in week one, until today.” – 9
Bruno: “Hit me Kirstie one more time!” – 9

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Disneyland Paris Accident – Big Thunder Mountain Faux Rock Fall Injures 5

Around 2:50 pm today, pieces of decorative faux rock at Disneyland Paris’ Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster attraction fell and struck guests riding the attraction. Five guests were hurt. Four were treated at the park, however one ‘serious’ head injury was taken to the… Read More »Disneyland Paris Accident – Big Thunder Mountain Faux Rock Fall Injures 5

Disney characters make special trip to Japan’s Tsunami Evacuees

While Tokyo Disneyland has opened and Tokyo DisneySea draws closer to regular operations, much of northeast Japan is still dealing with the after effects of the twin earthquake and tsunami devastation. It’s nice to read a report of Disney sending some of its cast of… Read More »Disney characters make special trip to Japan’s Tsunami Evacuees

Expressions – Epcot – April 23rd, 2011

I’ve long wanted to experiment with the sort of environmental pieces one associates with the last few minutes of CBS’ Sunday Morning. With that as the inspiration, I’m starting a new series called “Expressions.” I’m afraid I don’t have the best video or sound equipment… Read More »Expressions – Epcot – April 23rd, 2011

Haunted Mansion – Behind the Scenes of new Hitch Hiking Ghosts

It goes without saying that Walt Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” is a classic attraction known around the world. So when the folks at Walt Disney Imagineering decides to tinker with its formula, a lot of people get worried. I think WDI understands some of the fuss… Read More »Haunted Mansion – Behind the Scenes of new Hitch Hiking Ghosts

Glee Star Chris Colfer makes deal with Disney Channel

Part of Chris Colfer’s appeal as Kurt Hummel on Glee is that even when he’s down, his sense of joy about just being alive shines through. When I saw his photo at Disneyland hanging out with Pinocchio, I wasn’t sure if it was that, or… Read More »Glee Star Chris Colfer makes deal with Disney Channel

THOR promo goes Viral

I’ve been resisting promoting the movie “Thor” from Marvel on this blog because in my mind it’s not really a Disney film. I’m willing to give it a chance. Take for instance, this really fun video parodying the Darth Vader VW ad which has gone… Read More »THOR promo goes Viral

Discovery Cove’s The Grand Reef- Construction Site Tour

A few days ago, I was invited to take a tour of the construction site for SeaWorld Orlando Discovery Cove’s next big expansion – The Grand Reef. Scheduled to open in June 2011, The Grand Reef is 2.5 acres of total immersion in the world… Read More »Discovery Cove’s The Grand Reef- Construction Site Tour