Whit Honea is the author of The Parents' Phrase Book. He lives in the L.A. area with his wife and two boys. You can find his writings and other works all over the Internets. Now available on Twitter.
Some fans collect pins, some collect mouse ears, this Disney fan collects the locations of all the survey markers used in Disney Theme Parks and Resorts around the world. Next time you go to a park bring your GPS unit and join the fun. (Thanks Whit!) [ disney, wdw, disneyworld, disney+world, disneyland, themepark, theme+park, survey+markers… Read More »Esoteric Disney
CBS Marketwatch notes the relief that Disney Management no doubt feels as the Annual Stockholders Meeting approaches and there is no big controversy brewing. It’s unlikely to match the drama of recent gatherings, which is probably how new Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Robert Iger wants it at this year’s annual meeting. It should be… Read More »No big fireworks expected at Annual Meeting
Local6 News was very good to Give Kids The World at its 20th Anniversary celebration yesterday. Not only was a full half-hour devoted to the event, including a live special broadcast from the GKTW Village, but there were stories and interviews throughout the day. They also picked up this story from the Associated Press. Hussein… Read More »Give Kids The World 20th Anniversary
ComingSoon reports that the next trailer for Pixar’s upcoming film ‘Cars’ will be released this Thursday. Pixar and Disney have also updated the official website for the movie with additional details including a ‘showroom’ where you can learn more about each character in the film. Right now only one car is in the showroom, but… Read More »‘Cars’ Revs Up
It’s nice to see that after raising admission prices SeaWorld is also raising the wage they pay employees. With the labor market in Orlando so tight (3.6 % unemployment was reported last week), they might have to do more than raise the wage $0.20 however.
As long as Re-Imagineering continues to say the hard truths, I’ll keep linking to them. Here JustinSpace echos my thoughts perfectly: As Randy Jackson from American Idol would say, "Dawg, I know you got it in you, I’ve seen what you can do." Show me you mean business. Exceed my expectations. I want to see… Read More »Throwing down the Gauntlet
The old grey lady looks at Bob Iger’s work so far, and some of the issue he will be dealing with at this Friday’s Annual Stock Holders meeting. It’s back in Anaheim this year, which just by itself is a sign that Iger wants to get back on the good side of the company’s core… Read More »Lots to do for Iger
This week marks the 20th Anniversary of Give Kids The World, a non profit organization (with a **** Charity Navigator rating) dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses whose one wish is to visit Disney World, see Mickey Mouse, swim with the dolphins, meet Spiderman, or any other amazing dream that involves… Read More »Give Kids The World 20th Anniversary