Honor Hunter examines which of Disney’s growing number of Theme park resorts around the world is most likely to get a new gate in the near future. Click through to read his answer. I’ve been working up a theory on when Walt Disney World might consider opening a fifth gate. There are a lot of… Read More »New Theme Park Roullette
LaughingPlace.com’s FanBoy has an excellent analysis of the recent 3rd Quarter numbers for the Walt Disney Company. (I also share Fanboy’s frustration with the Anaheim City Council.) Of particular note is this catch I haven’t seen reported elsewhere: When asked if Disney is worried about being a cyclical business, Tom and Bob both respectfully disagreed. … Read More »Hope for the future
Offering Social Networking & Multiuser Online Gaming for the tween set, 8-14 years of age, Club Penguin is by far the most popular site out there. Many big players have been considered as potential suiters, but there is only one company that ever made sense to me, The Walt Disney Company. Now, the Mouse House… Read More »Disney to buy Club Penguin, Tween Social Networking Site/MMORG
The Disney Hub blog has a fascinating look at changes in the Snow White and the Seven Dwarves walkaround characters over the years. They start with the 1955 Disneyland opening day character costumes and follows the changes up through present day. One thing to note that’s not covered in the article, most of the costumes… Read More »Snow White and the many costume changes
An electrical maintenance worker at Walt Disney World was arrested on charges that he molested a young girl over multiple years. The alleged child abuse did not involve children on the Walt Disney World property. A Disney spokesperson says the accused has been placed on unpaid leave pending the outcome of the charges. Walt Disney… Read More »Disneyworld Worker arrested on Child Abuse charges
The area around Disneyland has long been known for its cheap motels and lodges more than the fancier mega-resort style hotels, although it has its fair share of both. Now the region can add the first boutique hotel – The Hotel Menage. The new hotel is a remodeled Holiday Inn, known previously for being the… Read More »First Boutique Hotel opens in Anaheim Resort District
Over on LaughingPlace.com’s discussion boards Darkbeer has posted an update from the city council meeting: Ms. Galloway stated that Suncal sent her a letter to postpone the decision.Mayor Pringle pointed out that the postponement will affect the decision by SOAR to submit the Initiative that will require a vote by the people for any zoning… Read More »Anaheim City council votes to postpone decision on Resort District Referendum until Aug 23rd
The Walt Disney Company will report its Third Quarter Earnings tomorrow (Disney follows an Oct-Sept calendar). Results are expected to be good with an average earnings of $0.50-$0.55 a share. Disney is also expected to announced that 4th quarter earnings may be weak due to weaker than desired box office results from Ratatouille. The company… Read More »Tueday Roundup – July 31st