If there is one movie genre Disney has figured out it’s the ‘based on a true story’ motivational sports film. Glory Road is the latest in a string of such films that includes "Remember the Titans", "The Rookie", and "Angels in the Outfield" (Okay that one wasn’t based on a true story). I’ve been invited… Read More »Disney’s Glory Road
If you’re heading to Disney World this weekend either pack an extra pair of sneakers or be prepared for some slight driving delays as the Marathon and a Half at Disney World will be run.
The LA Times has written a great article on the many media upon which you can find episodes and ephermia of the ABC hit TV show LOST. Of special note is this revelation: ABC is developing an interactive website to delve into aspects of the show’s mythology that will never be explored on air. Content… Read More »Lost: A multimedia fan fest
Disney has decided to expand their offerings available to download on the iTunes Music Store (which also offers Video, so really needs a name change). Among the new shows is the opportunity to purchase the Schoolhouse Rock segments from Saturday Mornings in the 1970s. They also announced that ad supported free video podcasts of some… Read More »Disney expands iTunes offerings.
Don’t forget the Hayao Miyazaki festival this month on TCM. They’re showing nine of his amazing animated featres with plenty of bonus clips as well. Set your DVR or Tune in on Thursdays. Now why it isn’t The Disney Channel that’s doing this, I have no idea.
Hurricane Katrina may have destroyed most of their instruments and uniforms, but it couldn’t destroy their spirit. Biloxi Mississippi area Bay High Marching Band won the right to march at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, but damaged caused by Hurricane Katrina threatens the trip. They need to raise funds to replace the lost equipment and… Read More »Hurricane Katrina hit HS Band hopes to march at Disney World
Cindy, of ColdDeadFish.net, returns with another excellent review of a Disneyland Resort restaurant. This time she critiques her meal at The Vineyard Room, the upper end restaurant located within the gates of California Adventure. One of the things I like about Cindy’s reviews is that while she gets the important food and service issues in… Read More »Cindy reviews the Vineyard Room
Although this event took place off Disney property, I still find it a funny story (although I’m sure it wasn’t at the time). A group of families booked a hotel stay in Orlando while their kids played in a Soccer (that’s football for you non-americans) Tournament at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. Of course, no… Read More »Guests arrive for Disney Soccer Tournament and find Swingers Party