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Eating Around the World with Doobie

Two of my best friends moved to Orlando last year. They happen to be the owners of LaughingPlace.com, the best and friendliest site on the internet for Disney news, articles, disccusion boards, and trip planning. Doobie and Rebekah have found life as Florida Residents visiting the theme parks to be very different than the rushed… Read More »Eating Around the World with Doobie

Gay Days 2004 at Disneyland

This year’s great migration of the happiest people on earth to the happiest place on earth occurs October 1st through the 3rd. Gay Day 2004 is not sponsored by Disneyland, but Disney does make a ton of money off these 25,000 or so special guests and works with the event planners to make sure lots… Read More »Gay Days 2004 at Disneyland

Tigger’s Goofy Side (more on Tigger Suspension)

“Goofy is clways playful,” said Kaufman, who himself portrays characters at Disney part time and said he has played Goofy “hundreds of times.” “Of course he was goofing around because he was Goofy!” Kaufman said. … “That’s the joke about this,” Kaufman said. “You’re supposed to fool around, be animated. I knew for Michael it… Read More »Tigger’s Goofy Side (more on Tigger Suspension)

Working as an intern at Disney World

And hate it I did…for about three days. I hated being told I wasn’t scary. I hated being made fun of for my deep Southern accent. I hated the fact that I was a southern happy blonde with pigtails stuck in a dark damp Mansion. Then I gave it a chance. I realized I was… Read More »Working as an intern at Disney World

Themepark Investment

Never let it be said that no one is investing in Disney themepark improvements. Oriental Land Co, the owner of the Tokyo Disney Themepark properties has announced a 1.28 Billion dollar plan to spruce up the parks and attract new visitors. I think it would be nice if Eisner announced a similar program for the… Read More »Themepark Investment

Tigger A Bad Seed?

Alright, I can’t believe this. The cast member who was accused and acquitted of fondling a guest while dressed as Tigger has been suspended from his job for another possible infraction, this time with a fellow cast member. I feel sorry for the guy if this is another false accusation. But in today’s world, once… Read More »Tigger A Bad Seed?

Another Disney Speaks

In 2004, what do we mean by Walt’s vision? Well, what were the qualities that defined his tenure? Creativity, an attentiveness to regular people and their concerns and interests, a cohesive understanding of the needs of children and their parents, the boldness to take risks, loyalty toward his primary constituency and an unwillingness to rest… Read More »Another Disney Speaks

Jack Skellington Antenna Topper

Great new Jack Skellington, from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, Antenna Topper from Walt Disney World (available at the LaughingPlace.com store). I’ve been collecting Disney Antenna toppers for a few years now. One of these days I’ll put of a gallery of them. In the meantime visit this amazing collection.