I was a Disneyland Cast Member for 15 years. Currently a freelance writer.
Rumored to be a totally new theme park design, the Disney Shanghai themepark appears to have run into a little trouble getting cooperation with the local government. This has never deterred the Disney Company in the past, they just choose a second location and then play the two governments off each other until one capitulates… Read More »Disney Shanghai Theme Park in Doubt
Could Disney’s Ariel The Little Mermaid be corrupting the minds of America’s youth? One parent says yes. By rapidly hitting a button, she claims to be able to make the ‘Little Mermaid Shimmering Lights Ariel doll’ say something that sounds like "You’re a Slut." Not exactly the message you want your child to learn for… Read More »Little Mermaid doll needs mouth washed with soap?
Um, someone get Disney’s lawyers on the line? How they drew up a contract that allows one of the Disney Channels hottest properties to set up a permanent home at a competing themepark is a rather large omission. Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is announcing a brand new land called "Wiggles World" themed… Read More »Wiggles World to open at Six Flags?
Disney’s Apacalypto topped a slow box office this weekend with a $14.1 million rake. In some minds that means Gibson is off the hook as far as his Hollywood future goes. I’d like to see a bit more from the man before announcing any return to greatness. (Box Office Numbers Link)
Winds of up to 120 km/h were clocked rushing through the Marne Valley yesterday where Disneyland Paris resides. Many parts of both parks were closed while damage was assessed and construction areas have been shut down until careful safety inspections could be made. The studios were eventually evacuated with guests being escorted into the Disneyland… Read More »Big Wind Rips through Disneyland Paris
I’ll be at a couple of events in different capacities today at MouseFest. First I’ll be helping host the Scrapbook Event for LaughingPlace.com and MouseEarsVacations.com at the Dolphin this morning. Then I’ll be at the Mega MouseMeet, also at the Dolphin. Finally, I’ll be in Epcot hanging out with Kevin Yee as he runs his… Read More »At MouseFest Today
Despite some critics claiming Apocalytpo was not high concept enough (not every film can be Apocalypse Now), movie audiences look to have found something to like in Mel Gibson’s latest action adventure flick. Deadline Hollywood blog reports that Apocalypto has taken the Box Office lead based on early Friday returns. There is a reason Gibson’s… Read More »Apocalypto takes early Box Office lead
The current owners of the house Elias Disney built for his family in Chicago, have put the home up for auction on eBay. Opening bid is currently at $250,000.00. This is the home where the Disney’s lived when Walt was born. He’d live there for four years before moving to Marceline, MO to escape the… Read More »Walt’s Childhood Home in Chicago forsale on eBay