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This week the ‘Switched On‘ column at Engadget features a satirical look at organizational changes at the Mouse House now that they have bought Pixar. Our popular attraction "Pirates of the Caribbean" will be renamed "Licensed Users of the Caribbean" effective immediately. A specially priced family pack will be available. Our home entertainment division, Buena… Read More »Licensed Users of the Caribbean
Some toys scheduled to be released in conjunction with the next Pixar film Cars, have recently been previewed and made their way onto the web. They really look wonderful, I especially love that Hot Wheels mountain race track at the bottom of the page.
The WDWCP Gang Rape investigation has a new twist this evening. WESH TV is reporting that the Sherrif’s Office is declining to investigate any further after a video tape surfaced that depicts the accuser as a willing participant in the event. At this point we don’t know any more than that and more facts may… Read More »No Charges against International Disney Employees in Rape Investigation
Some sad news from the set of the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels. Tom Dupont, an award winning stuntman and fight choreographer, was injured during the filming of a scene in a water tank. According to IMDB, this stuntman had acted as Geoffrey Rush’s (Captain Barbossa) stunt double in the first film. In 2002 Dupont… Read More »Geoffrey Rush’s Stunt Double injured in POTC filming
Every once and a while someone comes along who just speaks truth to the matter. In the past they might have roamed around setting up tents, preaching the word, or like Mark Twain they came at the truth sideway- like, luring you into its grasp, but always ending up driving the truth home. The upcoming… Read More »Revival Tent Imagineering
The AP Reports that Hong Kong Disneyland announced it has changed its admission system to try and prevent the chaos that erupted during the Chinese New Year holiday when hundreds of visitors tried to storm the park after being denied entry. The adjustment involves setting aside 11 extra days — around Easter and China’s Labor… Read More »Hong Kong Disneyland Changes Admission System
What looks to be a charming little 1927 bungalow from the street is in reality a stunning beauty of a home. Roland Hill, architect of the famous Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, built this home and many of its charms bend toward majesty and fairy-tales. Now it can be yours to live in. John Trosko… Read More »Sleeping Beauty Castle Architect House For Sale
Bloomberg news is reporting that Bob Iger made the decision to acquire Pixar while watching a parade at the new Hong Kong Disneyland theme park. While watching the parade it appeared that all the new characters were from Pixar films, not Disney ones. "It really hit me hard that we had had 10 years of… Read More »Iger pushed over the edge by Parade