I was a Disneyland Cast Member for 15 years. Currently a freelance writer.
An article in the New York Times looks at how The Wiggles and their fans are handling the transition from the original Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, to his replacement, Sam Moran. The kids appear to be handling it pretty well, but… Mothers attending their concerts have been known to tell interviewers that they regard the… Read More »The Passing of the Yellow Skivvy
Nominations for the Annies, the International Animated Film Society equivalent of the Oscars, were just announced. Pixar’s Cars tied Dreamwork’s Flushed Away for the most nominations with nine each. However, Dreamworks studio has the most nominations of any studio. The awards winners will be announced on February 11th. The Annies are important as the winner… Read More »Nominations for Annie’s, the animation Oscars, are announced.
The New York Times reports it has been nearly 50 years since The Walt Disney Studios produced a short length animation but now they’re getting back in the biz. Despite the inaccuracy of that statement (Runaway Brain, Fantasia 2000 anyone?), it’s good news that they’re letting feature animators work on the short films again. “They… Read More »Disney returns to short format
Cereal Science reviews and rates the Pirates Of The Caribbean cereal. I particularly like this comment: a desirable cereal with confusing shaped pieces, has a social instability rating of 6.8 due to the high levels of stomach gas production They’ve also linked to a couple of funny youtube videos that feature Captain Jack and the… Read More »POTC: Cereal Science
Mel Gibson’s epic Apocalypto is due in movie theatres this Friday the 8th. It remains to be seen if crowds will materialize for this film based on Gibson’s past films, the odd nature of this film, and Gibson’s recent personal failings. I know I’d really like to see it on the big screen. But I… Read More »Behind the scenes at Apocalypto
The NY Times has another very readable review of Neal Gabler’s recent biography of Walt Disney. Gabler’s subtitle, “The Triumph of the American Imagination,” so broad and generically uplifting as to be meaningless; it could be the name for one of those World’s Fair-style corporate propaganda pavilions at Disney World’s Epcot, promising a Disney no… Read More »Walt Disney, the search for perfection
I have no idea who owns or operates this webcam, but it claims to provide viewing of Disneyland’s fireworks show on nights when the show is offered. It would be nice if Disneyland and Walt Disney World would offer public webcams again.
Want to add a little something extra to your holiday decorations this year? Then read these six great tips from the team responsible for decorating the Disneyland Resort every Christmas. Here are the first three.. 1. Pick a Theme and follow it inside and outside the house.2. Customize trees for your kids with some of… Read More »Holiday Decorating Tips from a Disney Expert