Photo courtesy Flickr user IceNineJon via CC-License Last week, Disney’s Hollywood Studios welcomed the very first public run of a new segment in the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. Featuring the popular character Lightning McQueen, this segment is just about 5 minutes in length, and… Read More »“Cars 2” Star Added to Stunt Show
Did you know that Disney World Cast Members have their own private pool and beach area to relax at? Me neither until a few years ago. It’s called Mickey’s Retreat and sadly it was in the news last night. A male visitor at the pool… Read More »Man rescued from drowning at Disney Cast Member Pool
No video parody this time, but it’s not needed, this iconic image of Sam The Eagle as Captain America is a great promotion for both Marvel and the Muppets simultaneously. Previously: Muppet Marketing and Muppet Philosophy.
Miss the original Star Tours? No worries Kit Molaison has recreated it in flash animation glory for everyone to enjoy. The queue area includes pictures of the original attraction along with links to some of the source material. Then you board the Starspeeder 3000 and… Read More »Amazing Flash Animation Recreates Original Star Tours Ride
Have you seen Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2? It’s only a minor spoiler, but there is a scene with the ghost of Helen Ravenclaw, The Grey Lady, that is impressing a lot of people. Disney fans should play close attention as the… Read More »Kelly MacDonald talks about her role of Princess Merida in Brave
John Lasseter is a significant part of the creative force behind Pixar. Disney’s purchase of Pixar was in large degree because they wanted to import Lasseter’s talent to other Disney divisions. Disney’s purchase of Marvel had a similar personality involved – Kevin Feige Kevin Feige… Read More »Meet Kevin Feige, Marvel’s John Lasseter.
Walt Disney World has released a list of injuries that occurred on attractions for the second quarter of 2011. It’s not long and not surprising. However, having witnessed a couple of non-attraction related injuries in the park myself (and a friend having witnessed a death… Read More »Disney World Releases 2nd Quarter Injury Report
Disney has found something to dethrone the British boy wizard. It’s Captain America. The First Avenger leaped into first place with a weekend box office of an estimated $66 million. Harry Potter descended to a more earthly $48 million. Disney’s two animated films Cars 2,… Read More »Captain America Rules at the Box Office