I was a Disneyland Cast Member for 15 years. Currently a freelance writer.
Congrats again to Kevin Yee for scooping everyone on the existance of a master plan for the Western Beltway property. The Orlando Sentinel has now verified the project’s existence with county planners. Sounds like any serious development is still a long way off, however. Disney might, however, want to consider building some low income housing… Read More »Western Beltway Project now official, if still far off
Cartoon Brew is reporting that Chris Sanders, director of "Lilo and Stitch", has been removed from his role as Director of "American Dog". Having spoken to some people who are close to the production, the decision to separate Sanders from his "baby" most likely came from John Lasseter and Ed Catmull. Even though MEET THE… Read More »Chris Sanders removed from “American Dog” Director’s Chair
Like Pinnochio, Celebration, FL, the town that Disney built, has never really been a real town. It is an planned community run by an managment company and local board, but is just a part of unincorporated Osceola County. Now, the community of Celebration appears to have found it’s Blue Fairy and the process of granting… Read More »Celebration moves one step closer to becoming a real city
Neal Gabler, author of the most recent biography of Walt Disney, has an editorial in the Los Angeles Times on the 40th Anniversary of Walt’s death and how he continues to be viewed in our culture. To a surprising degree, however, he has managed to survive in the national consciousness, and not just as a… Read More »Neal Gabler Editorial
These Disney shaped lanterns have a wonderful beauty about them. Thanks to Deddy for emailing me the link. There’s more at this blog post, but it’s in Javanese and I can’t find a translator for it.
The Advertising Council, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment, announced today the launch of new public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to encourage all Americans to wear seat belts. The PSAs, part of the Ad Council’s longstanding seat belt education campaign with NHTSA, prominently feature characters… Read More »PSA campaign to feature Disneys/Pixar’s “CARS” Characters
The huge demand for tickets for Disney’s High School Musical The Concert Tour has been answered with the release of more tickets to fill that need. It’s unclear if these are new shows, or just sales of additional seats that previously had not been available to purchase at previously scheduled shows. It also looks like an additional date in Los Angeles has been added for 1/29/2007.
See AEGLive for ticket and show information
A full list of the remaining tour dates is below the cut. (via LP)
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The first two official press photos for Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End, the third film in the series/trilogy, have been been released. Oddly, one of the main characters is missing from both photos. Who could that be? Check out the pics below the cut.