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Disney Introduces New Princess

MSNBC is reporting that Disney’s decision to hold it’s annual shareholder meeting in New Orleans was, according to CEO Robert Iger, a show of support for the city that is still recovering after being flooded by Hurricane Katrina.  It also provided the perfect platform to announce an additional sign of support, "The Frog Princess", Disney’s… Read More »Disney Introduces New Princess

Walt and the DeMolays, Club 33 Trivia Answer

I believe we finally have an answer to the trivia question I asked earlier in this post. I think we’re getting closer to firm evidence that Walt was never awarded the 33rd Degree Masonry level. Instead he was awarded the DeMolay equivalent at a ceremony that took place in a masonic temple. This, at least,… Read More »Walt and the DeMolays, Club 33 Trivia Answer

Gatorland Jaws Icon to be restored

Good news about those iconic Gator Jaws at the Gatorland Themepark in Orlando. They can be saved and they will be restored. The jaws risked destruction after the family owned theme park’s large gift shop building was destroyed in a fire. My Dad has taken my son to Gatorland quite a bit recently and he… Read More »Gatorland Jaws Icon to be restored

Encounter Restaurant at LAX forced to close

The Encounter Restaurant at LAX was one of those weird Eisner-era experiments where Walt Disney Imagineering was encouraged to contract out their expertise and design prowness to other companies. They did an amazing job with a Jetsons/modern feel to the resturant/bar, including a ‘love’ themed lounge. There are no ‘Disney’ touches anywhere to indicate that… Read More »Encounter Restaurant at LAX forced to close

Shareholders leave Disney vunerable for takeover

The Walt Disney Company has set up some protections against being the victim of a hostile takeover, but the so called ‘poison pill’ option was voted down by Shareholders at yesterday’s shareholder meeting in New Orleans. Hopefully this wasn’t a bad move, but with Comcast’s recent attempt at a takeover so fresh, you’d think Disney… Read More »Shareholders leave Disney vunerable for takeover

Acquitted Terrorist Suspect Okayed to visit Disney World

I know this isn’t the type of publicity Walt Disney World wants, but the defendant acquitted on terrorism charges has been cleared to take his family to Walt Disney World. He even gets to take off the ankle bracelet. Previously here.

Shareholder Meeting

I was at work today and unable to listen in on the Shareholder meeting in New Orleans. While I’m sure it was a boost for the New Orleans economy, it sounds like they had less than 500 shareholders show up. When it was held in Anaheim it used to attract many thousands. I hope they… Read More »Shareholder Meeting