Some of my best times at Walt Disney World have been when my parents have had the chance to see Walt’s world through their grandchild’s eyes. It really does make them feel young again. If you’re lucky enough to have a multi-generational family, you’ll be… Read More »Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Offering Deals for Grandparents Day
This is a bit of a spoiler for those who have not yet seen Marvel’s hit blockbuster space adventure “Guardians of the Galaxy,” but it’s one of the most wonderful parts of the movie, so I’m sharing it. This “dancing Groot” clip original airs during the credit sequence:
Also released by Disney as part of the promotion was another behind the scenes look at how the props and costumes for the film were created.
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In a ceremony broadcast live to all three of its parks, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. just announced that it plans to build new, first-of-its-kind killer whale environments at all three of its SeaWorld parks. It will also fund new programs to protect ocean health and killer whales in the wild. The new projects will build on SeaWorld’s legacy of providing state-of-the-art, innovative homes for its animals, and will offer park guests unique and inspiring killer whale encounters for generations to come. As part of its vision for the future, the company also pledged $10 million in matching funds for killer whale research and is embarking on a multi-million dollar partnership focused on ocean health, the leading concern for all killer whales and marine mammals.
“For 50 years, SeaWorld has transformed how the world views marine life. The unprecedented access to marine mammals that our parks provide has increased our knowledge of the ocean and inspired generations,” said Jim Atchison, Chief Executive Officer and President of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. “Our new killer whale homes and research initiatives have just as bold a vision: to advance global understanding of these animals, to educate, and to inspire conservation efforts to protect killer whales in the wild.”
Here’s a video of the announcement and an interview with SeaWorld Orlando park president Terry Prather:
Much more on this expansion including my thoughts on whether it will make a difference for SeaWorld, the animals, and guests below the jump:
Scott Bradlee, whose fantastic Disney cartoon theme song covers with his band PostModern Jukebox we shared earlier, is out with his own tribute to the late great Robin Williams. Bradlee plays a piano only version of “Friend Like Me” as a tribute to Williams. Not… Read More »Videopolis: “Friend Like Me” Piano tribute to Robin Williams
The four main Disney channels will be showing Disney’s “Aladdin” several times this week as part of a tribute to the late great Robin Williams. Here’s when you can catch them (all times Eastern and Pacific): Saturday at 9am and 6:30pm, Disney Channel Saturday at… Read More »Disney Channel to air Aladdin in Robin Williams Tribute
The hit Disney/ABC show Once Upon A Time was created as a way for Disney to tap into our love of classic Disney characters by updating their stories for a modern world. It’s been a big success and is currently entering it’s 4th season. In… Read More »Frozen on Once Upon A Time, Elsa & Anna Story Is a Big Warm Hug
Disney Bounding as Perry the Platypus at 24 hour day
We’ve talked before about how going DisneyBound to the parks is becoming a thing. And we think the trend is picking up steam. There are a couple factors to this:
But there is a difference between Cosplay and Disney Bounding. Here’s Leo Camacho to help explain the difference
Here’s a video from Babes in Disneyland showing how easy clothes at a vintage-inspired clothing shop can be made into Disney Bound outfits.
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Disney’s El Capitan theater is having a Throwback Thursday event next week with a showing of Disney’s animated feature Hercules. The 35th animated Disney feature was released in 1997 and was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. The show is at 7pm on August… Read More »Throwback Thursday at El Capitan theater – Hercules