My latest Kenversations(TM) column is now posted in full on LaughingPlace.com. The third and final part, about recent changes and trends in the theme park industry, went up today. Part one is here – It is about major changes within the Disney Company in the last few years, and in the feature film industry, and… Read More »Shameless Plug – The Last For Now
Disney has canceled plans for a U.K. version of Disney Mobile with Kid-tracking capabilities. This comes on the heels of Disney canceling the ESPN version in the US (Verizon has now picked up that content).
Everyday I drive to work through the 12 mile long tourist trap that we know as Highway 192 (aka, Irlo Bronson Hwy). The area known as Kissimmee-St. Cloud was undergoing a recession even before 9/11. When the tourist dollars completely dried up in 2001, so… Read More »Kissimmee Rebounds (a little)
The Orlando Sentinel has an interview with Bill Davis who recently became president of Universal Orlando Resort. Davis clears up the rumors about Back To The Future – It’s still operating, but is poised to be replaced with a new attraction at some point, possibly in the near future. However, Davis adds fuel to the… Read More »Universal Orlando’s new President
If you’re planning on attending WonderCon over in San Francisco makes sure you carve out some time to see Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille preview. In addition to a special preview of an exclusive, extended sequence from the film, you’ll also get a question and answer session with Director Brad Bird and the voice of Remy the rat,… Read More »Wondercon’07 Ratatouille Preview
A lot of interesting stuff has been happening in the world of LOST this week. First we had all the entertainment reporters clammoring over LOST’s supposed drop in ratings last week. Of course, all those reports failed to mention that the episode was broadcast on Valentine’s day and a drop in viewership is expected. Nice.… Read More »LOST lessons learned and unheard
When you deal with issues of branding, trends, and marketing all day long it’s tough to leave that behind when you go on vacation. It’s especially difficult when your vacation is to Walt Disney World arguably one of the biggest brands in the world. So I always find the opinion of marketing folks very insightful.… Read More »A marketers viewpoint of their Disney World vacation
Michael at the Disney Enquirer Blog has another round of Disney domain registration investigation up. This time it’s a long list that includes domains for a new product called ‘TV Photo’, something called ‘D-Concert’ (perhaps having to do with a Disney Channel Stars concert), and a bevy of new domains for upcoming film properties "Haunted… Read More »Disney Domains Via Disney Enquirer Blog