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How to: Follow Disney Executives on Newsle

As a big Disney fan, and someone who studied business in college, I love reading about the inner workings of The Walt Disney Company. (When Tom Staggs and Jay Rasulo flipped roles, that was a big deal in my world.) Before, I’d sift through various blogs in order to find the stories I wanted. But now, a San Francisco-based startup delivers the news about the people behind the Disney brand in a way that puts Google Alerts to shame.

Newsle filters through the “social noise” to bring you the news you care about. It finds articles about yourself, your Facebook friends and LinkedIn connections, as well as any public figures you decide to follow. What’s really cool about it is that it can tell if it’s your friend “John Smith,” or some other “John Smith” that you don’t know. (For a more detailed description of the service and how it works, check out this write up for Huffington Post Tech.)

So if you want to follow along as well, sign up for Newsle, follow @Newsle on Twitter, and click the pictures below (the jump) to follow a few Disney executives.Read More »How to: Follow Disney Executives on Newsle

Disney’s The Lion King Ruler of Broadway

Disney Theatrical’s production of “The Lion King” just surpassed “Phantom of the Opera” as the highest grossing show on Broadway. The hit musical based on the animated film, has generated a total of $853.8 million in ticket sales since opening on Broadway in 1997. They’re… Read More »Disney’s The Lion King Ruler of Broadway

You Totally Rock! Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Recap

Kiss transformed the ballroom into a rock concert to kick off rock week last night. Hiccups from several couples affected the scores. Here’s how it went… Donald and Peta shot to the top of last night’s leader board with their paso doble. Wowza. Bruno salivated… Read More »You Totally Rock! Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Recap

Magic Kingdom Update – Part 2 – New Fantasyland and More

Let’s continue our nice stroll around the Magic Kingdom that we began in part 1. Work continues around the park as they race to get ready for the summer travel season.


As I mentioned in part I, The Little Mermaid attraction is ready to go on the inside, they’re just working on the queue and rock work now. And it looks like much of the rest of New Fantasyland will be soft opening in fall of 2012.


Roofing is going on and a nice tutor look for this building in Gaston’s Village.


They’re now working on extending this wall across the old location of Dumbo. We should see vertical work over the wall soon.

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Newsies The Musical – The Original Broadway Cast Recording, Behind The Scenes

Disney Theatrical has released another fun visit behind the scenes of NEWSIES with Andrew Keenan-Bolger. This time it’s the cast at the recording session for the Original Broadway Cast Album. I really like that this cast understand the history they’re making reviving Newsies for a… Read More »Newsies The Musical – The Original Broadway Cast Recording, Behind The Scenes

Walt Disney Family Museum Amasses Unique Collection

An interview with The Walt Disney Family Museum’s director of collections, Michael Labrie, was recently published. It provides some interesting background to the museum and its growing collection. Says Labrie: “Diane just acquired this wonderful collection of small thumbnail paintings of scenes from ‘Lady and… Read More »Walt Disney Family Museum Amasses Unique Collection

Meet the latest Napa Rose Pastries and Desserts

Inside the Grand Californian, and just a few feet away from Disney California Adventure, sits one of California’s best wine country restaurants. Chef Andrew Sutton keeps a careful eye on the seasonal menu and the kitchen at the award winning Napa Rose restaurant. He’s assembled… Read More »Meet the latest Napa Rose Pastries and Desserts

Disney World Recognizes Local Students

One of the many fun jobs Walt Disney World’s ambassadors enjoy is to take Mickey Mouse out to reward achievers in the community. This last week, Mickey Mouse visited local schools this week to recognize 18 students in the five-county area as Disney Dreamers & Doers Shining Stars.

Disney Dreamers & Doers recognizes students throughout Central Florida who serve as role models at school, at home and in their community. Approximately 400 students were chosen as their school’s 2012 Disney Dreamer & Doer.

In addition to a visit from Mickey Mouse and the prize patrol, Disney Dreamers & Doers ShiningStars receive a Mickey Mouse statue known as a “Mousecar”, Walt Disney World annual theme park passes for themselves and their immediate family, a gold medallion and a special invitation to attend the upcoming Kids and Nature Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort.

From the Dreamers & Doers, a panel of judges selected 18 Shining Stars from elementary, middle and high schools in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties, as well as the Florida Virtual School. These students are considered the best of the best. They consistently demonstrate outstanding character, lead by example and have a caring spirit.

“The Disney Dreamers & Doers program is just one way we demonstrate our commitment to the children of Central Florida,” said Nancy Gidusko, director of Community Relations for Walt Disney World Resort. “We are so proud of all these students, especially the Shining Stars. They offer bright hope for the future as each of them has a special spark. They truly are making a difference in our community and inspiring others to do the same.”

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