Didier at Disney History Blog has just posted two wonderful stories of Walt Disney. One when Walt was still very early in his career, the other when he was nearing the end of it. The first is the story of Walt and the Wallabies. Didier posted a picture of Walt posing with a plush Mickey… Read More »Two Great Walt Stories
It’s not a very big secret that after Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Disney Vacation Club (DVC) offerings sell out the next location to open will be a multi-story offering at the Contemporary. The proximity of that location to Magic Kingdom is going to make it a premium buy for anyone looking to enjoy a little of… Read More »DVC at the Contemporary
TMZ’s Claude Brodesser-Akner writes that he’d sure like to see Song of the South released in a format where families can discuss it at home. He also hopes that it avoids what he calls the Jemina treatment. Certainly, the rottenest thing that could happen to Remus would be to get the Aunt Jemima treatment in… Read More »Song of the South, another plea for release
Phil from the "A Family Runs Through It" blog has written some great posts, with some great photography, about his recent family vacation to Disneyland. They stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and never left the property except for the trips to and from the airport. So what advice did he have for future guests of… Read More »Some friendly advice from one family to future Disneyland Guests
For all those who were unable to see the High School Musical Concert tour due to sell outs or the fact that it wasn’t playing near you, have heart. Disney Channel has announced that a special 1 hour show will feature the big moments, big choreography, and big songs from the concert tour. The special… Read More »High School Musical Concert Tour coming to a TV near you
Over at Dreaditorial they’re tackling a topic that’s a source of continued frustration for many — Southern California Traffic problems. It’s wonderous to think that 50 years ago one man had a vision that contained a solution to SoCal’s traffic mess. He tried to get government officials to listen. He even offered to build the… Read More »Dreaditorials: I want my monorail future
When Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex was conceived for the Walt Disney World Resort, management had plans for it becoming something of a fifth gate for the tourist destination. Alas, the attraction aspect of the park never really took off. Instead the sports complex makes its money by booking in hundreds of sports tournaments… Read More »Disney to build indoor sports arena
Disney has just experienced a small victory in the Slesinger family lawsuit over the merchandise and theme park rights to the famous Winnie-the-Pooh characters. U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper threw out three of the Slesinger family’s claims in a case dealing with copyright for Winnie the Pooh. Cooper set aside the Slesingers’ nine other claims,… Read More »Pooh Lawsuit: Disney Wins a Battle