About 20 miles from Walt Disney World, just off the 27-HWY exists what must be one of the world’s largest Hidden Mickeys. Since this is in Florida, I imagine these are orange trees. But it’s hard to tell for sure. Explore for yourself on Google Maps.
If you are in Disneyland today, or yesterday for that matter (good luck pulling that off now), then you may notice that the Nemo Subs are running, but most likely not for you. No, the people in the queue aren’t any better looking, richer, or more popular than you, as far as you know, but… Read More »We All Live Ride in a Yellow Submarine
Members of the Service Trades Council approved essentially the same contract during the second vote last night. It lost by a 2% margin the first time around and won by a 6% margin this time. Translation: 47% of voters are still unhappy with the terms of the contract. That means there is likely some acrimony… Read More »Disney World Contract passes, but discontent remains
How about those Anaheim Ducks! Stanley Cup Champions! Good things happen to professional sports teams when Disney sells them. Walt Disney World cast members approved the union contract today. This contract represents better seniority practices and higher wages for all involved. Plus improvements in health care and pensions. Chances of a Formula One (F1) race… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 7th
One day I hope to be as brilliant a writer about Walt Disney World as Foxxfur. Today she takes on the memory of Mr. Toad’s Wild ride which is rapidly approaching the 10 year anniversary of its fateful shuttering. Over the last few days I’ve been finding my brain doing circles around Mr. Toad’s Wild… Read More »Nearly 10 years post Toad
Alas, ABC’s latest entry into the game show genre, National Bingo Night, has failed to pick up any momentum in the ratings. This last show came in fourth place behind a repeat of TV’s Funniest Moments on Fox. Oy. I believe Disney ordered six episodes, so the show has a few more chances to score… Read More »National Bingo Night fails to generate an audience
The Walt Disney Company has signed an exclusive first look deal with Spiderman creator Stan Lee. Among many other comicbook characters Lee created, or co-created, Spiderman, The Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four all of which are enjoying successful box office numbers to say the least. "Stan has so many fantastic new ideas for films, and we… Read More »Mouse House captures a Spider
Erik Henrikson of the Portland Mercury saw a screening of Ratatouille and thinks it’s the best thing Pixar’s done so far. Disney, ABC and ESPN are being sued over the horse racing film ‘Ruffian’. Apparently the ‘based on a true story’ film is too far from the truth for the comfort of the people upon… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 6