Not sure how many people realize this but Disneyland is really making an effort to go green. Even the new Finding Nemo Subs feature retrofitted electric powered engines instead of the old diesel fueled versions. MSNBC looks at some of the other avenues Disney has explored to help save the environment and some money. Disney… Read More »Disneyland goes green with Submarines and more
Paste Magazine has posted a wonderful reminiscence about the author’s first trip to Walt Disney World and how it all comes full circle now that he’s bringing his daughter to the resort. Ever walk around thinking nothing can crack your cynical shell? I mean, there you are, holding your daughter’s hand through Walt Disney World—one… Read More »Disney World on Five Bucks
The Associated Press has a story on the alternate viewing experience provided for guests who can’t get up and down the stairs of the refurbished Submarine Voyage at Disneyland. Orlando media is concerned the recent abduction robbery and assault on Disney property will have a negative effect on tourism volume. I haven’t noticed an uptick… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 12
Pixar animator Victor Navone reveals his thoughts on Ratatouille after seeing it at the movie’s wrap up party. If you want to see the movie before it’s June 29th opening, there will be 800 preview screenings on June 16th. To me this means Disney thinks word of mouth will propel the box office for Brad… Read More »Ratatouille Scurries into Theaters Soon
LaughingPlace.com’s Live has early coverage of the grand opening ceremony for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction. A couple surprise appearances by the Dory puppet from Finding Nemo The Musical out of Animal Kingdom and by a Disneyland monorail featuring a very colorful Submarine wrap. On the stage appears to be (left to right) Chairman… Read More »Finding Nemo Opening Ceremony reveals Monoral Overlay
Fans of Disney Movies should take advantage of this great new offer from Netflix.com where just $4.99 get you two movies a month mailed right to your doorstep with no late fees and no postage costs ever. Netflix stocks all the Disney classics, Pixar films, and has access to many of the hard to find… Read More »Disney Movies
Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End lost another 51% off the previous weekend gross but still managed a second place in the box office with $21 million domestically. Worldwide it maintained the #1 spot and put its worldwide grosses at $746 million dollars. Not too shabby for a movie based on a theme park… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 11
Local news is reporting that two tourists were kidnapped at gunpoint, forced to withdraw money from an ATM, and then assaulted shortly after midnight this morning at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney. Crime levels in tourist areas of Orlando have been on the rise lately. However, this is the first recent news report I recall… Read More »Tourists Assaulted, Robbed at Downtown Disney, Orlando