James Rasulo, Disney’s Parks and Resort Chairman, recently set the record clear when speaking to The Khaleej Times about the possibility of a Disney location in the Middle East. While he admitted that one never says never, he did make it pretty clear that the region just isn’t a good fit at this current time. … Read More »Middle East Mickey?
There are some interesting and hopefully exciting things quietly happening at Disney. If you’ve seen ESPN Mobile then you probably won’t be surprised about Disney Mobile which will debut this summer and is a phone service in conjunction with Sprint that is geared towards families and children of undisclosed age. Disney Mobile should not be… Read More »Disney on the Go: Not an Ad
o-meon.com is reporting that Disneyland and its 4,600 union cast members may have struck a deal ensuring you needn’t cross picket lines to reach ticket lines. The two parties have agreed in principle to a contract which union CM’s will vote to ratify on Saturday the 25th. Hopefully it will pass. Nothing could taint the… Read More »Labor Agreement?
Thanks to this story in USA TODAY the secret is out about Disney Cruise Line going transalantic. Following last years very successful coast to coast voyage Disney is adding Europe, specifically the mediterannian, to its itenerary. The trip offers what Disney is billing as a less hectic journey into Europe and its culture for its… Read More »See Both Sides of the Atlantic, but Mostly Lots and Lots of Water
…this just in, Gene Simmons of Kiss digs Disney! OK, this isn’t news to many of you, but Gene does credit Walt Disney, and specifically ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’, with influencing him to take the path that he has. Says Gene in the L.A. Times (March 4th, 2006) "When Jiminy Cricket sang ‘When… Read More »Just when you thought you had seen it all…
Pal Mickey has got to be one of the coolest things I’ve never seen! This plush mouse is actually a talking interactive guide to all four Disney World theme parks providing up to the minute information on rides and attractions as well as fun facts, tips and bits of humor. It even continues to work… Read More »What a Pal!
BloggingBaby and The Parenting Blog both highlighted the coming of Wondertime, a new magazine from Disney’s FamilyFun division. "Wondertime is . . . a new magazine dedicated to helping parents nurture their children’s love of learning. A blend of how and why, Wondertime inspires moms of infants through 6-year-olds to see the world through the… Read More »New Disney Parenting Magazine
The Orlando Business Journal Reports that a new 29 acre Hotel/Condo resort will be going up near Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge. I’m a little worried this resort will be visible from the AKL. I’ve had my eye on that property for some time and hoped that Disney owned it. Looks like they didn’t. The move… Read More »Animal Kingdom Lodge gets new neighbor