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Ken Pellman

I was a Disneyland Cast Member for 15 years. Currently a freelance writer.

Nightmare Before Christmas Contest Winner

This falls under the category of one of the coolest things to ever happen on The Disney Blog. Hanford Lemoore, fellow tiki aficionado, was reading The Disney Blog when he read about the contest to make your own Nightmare Before Christmas character. So he came up with an idea and entered it at the last… Read More »Nightmare Before Christmas Contest Winner

High School Musical Live Concert Tour launches to applause and confusion

The Disney Channel’s hit movie High School Musical has been an unqualified success for the Disney Channel. It’s spawned DVDs, CDs, apparel, karaoke, fan clubs, been converted into a stage musical and boosted the careers of a half dozen teeny bopper stars. The latest vehicle is a concert tour designed to keep HSM fans happy… Read More »High School Musical Live Concert Tour launches to applause and confusion

Walt Disney to reduce Animation Staff

I have to say that this was expected. Before the Pixar aquisition Walt Disney Feature Animation was geared to releasing one animated film every year (or so). With Pixar’s addition that will shift to a slightly longer distance in time. That usually means Layoffs. And now, Disney has announced they will be reducing their animation… Read More »Walt Disney to reduce Animation Staff

Beyonce Knowles to star in broadcast WDW Christmas Parade

Grammy Award-winning singer Beyonce, star of the upcoming film "Dreamgirls," poses Nov. 29, 2006 with three of Disney’s "dream" girls — (L-R):  princesses Jasmine, Belle and Cinderella — at Walt Disney World Resort. She was at the Magic Kingdom to tape a segment for the "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade," which will air Dec.… Read More »Beyonce Knowles to star in broadcast WDW Christmas Parade

Euro Disney Takeover Bid faces obstacles

Reuters chimes in with an article that’s makes the same points that Cody Davis did earlier today. The funny thing is that their lawyer was sick so they didn’t make the official offer today? What he couldn’t have an office assistant fedex something or have a partner step in? You’d think buying Euro Disney would… Read More »Euro Disney Takeover Bid faces obstacles

Wiggles lose Mr. Yellow

No, Reservoir Dogs has not come to Playhouse Disney, the Yellow Wiggle, aka Greg Page, has been forced to the sidelines by a rather nasty illness. Here’s wishing him a quick and speedy recovery. I wondered what was up when I kept seeing a new face in the promo shots for the live tour. Page… Read More »Wiggles lose Mr. Yellow

Roy Disney At The Egyptian Theatre to promot True-Life Adventure DVD release

Roy Disney, Walt’s Nephew, will be at the Egyptian Theatre on Thursday December 7th at 7:30pm for the release party of a new DVD. True-Life Adventures Vol 1 is the first release in the new Walt Disney’s Legacy Collection. Tickets are available for pre-sale on Fandago.com True-Life Adventures was a series of 13 groundbreaking film… Read More »Roy Disney At The Egyptian Theatre to promot True-Life Adventure DVD release

Disney’s High School Musical Concert Tour Launches Tonight

All across America tonight millions of kids are seeing yellow as they think about the lucky few thousand who are experiencing the opening night performance of High School Musical The Concert Tour in San Diego, CA. The 90 minute performance features most of the stars from the popular Disney Channel movie including songs from the… Read More »Disney’s High School Musical Concert Tour Launches Tonight