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October 2013

New Mickey Mouse Animated Shorts

There are now 11 of the new Paul Rudish directed Mickey Mouse animated shorts available on YouTube. There will be 19 in the new series. So we have eight more to go. I really loved “Ghoul Friend” (Goofy Ghoul concept art above). Really a lot… Read More »New Mickey Mouse Animated Shorts

Castle 6-5 Preview: Time Will Tell

We are five episodes into the new season, and we are finally ready for things to return to normal. Beckett is back at the 12th and all is right with the world. Finally. I think I will enjoy these early episode more in reruns, but… Read More »Castle 6-5 Preview: Time Will Tell

Once Upon a Time 3-4 Preview: Nasty Habits

Last week, we had some interesting developments. Neal made it to Neverland where we immediately fell into the hands of the Lost Boys. David continued to try to hide his poison, although Hook knows. And most importantly, Tinker Bell and Regina made enough of a… Read More »Once Upon a Time 3-4 Preview: Nasty Habits

Free Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mike and Julie Neal, co-authors of The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World, can be counted on for providing the absolute best most useful information in a format that’s easy to digest. Now the Neals have a new format for their books that enables them… Read More »Free Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Adventures by Disney Now Offering Frozen-Inspired Trip to Norway

Adventures by Disney and the Walt Disney Animation Studios are working together to create a family-friendly trip to Norway for vacationers to see for themselves the beautiful scenery that inspired Frozen, as well as get a glimpse of the rich culture and heritage of the… Read More »Adventures by Disney Now Offering Frozen-Inspired Trip to Norway

Disney World Engineers Help Students Win STEM Prize

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Disney’s Community involvement results in a ton of great stories. It’s always been my pleasure to share how support from The Mouse is helping an endangered species, cleaning the environment, or helping a non-profit. Today’s story focuses on Disney’s efforts to promote the the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Students coached by Disney engineers took home the top honors from the 14th annual College Bowl during the HENAAC conference in New Orleans. One highlight from the annual conference held by Great Minds in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) was the team’s creation of a fantastical magic carpet model designed during a timed challenge.

Great Minds in STEM hosts the HENAAC College Bowl each year to encourage and recognize a new generation of STEM talent and help create a diverse workforce. The conference includes seminars, networking, internship and recruitment opportunities for attendees.Read More »Disney World Engineers Help Students Win STEM Prize