Tigger is in trouble again at Walt Disney World Resort. He’s been accused of striking a kid. Jerry Monaco of New Hampshire videotapped his son, Jerry Jr., posing with the costumed character at Disney-MGM Studios on Friday and recorded the confrontation, according to a statement from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. You may recall that… Read More »The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers
This week’s Nielsen basic cable ratings reads like a wet dream for Disney and ESPN. 1. Monday Night Football (ESPN)2. College Football: Texas vs. Iowa (ESPN)3. College Football: Georgia vs. Virginia Tech (ESPN)4. College Football: Florida State vs. UCLA (ESPN)5. Sportscenter (ESPN)6. College Football: Texas A&M vs. California (ESPN)7. College Football: Navy vs. Boston College… Read More »ESPN rules cable ratings again
I love reading Press Releases. They’re so shamelessly self promoting that if you aren’t careful to read between the lines you miss the real message. Disney recently released their ‘Year Ahead’ press release touting all the great things to come to the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in 2007. Here’s my take on what they’re really saying
After a momentous 2006, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is poised to unveil a full slate of exciting new attractions and entertainment in the coming year, highlighted by the continued rollout around the world of its groundbreaking Where Dreams Come True initiative.
If by momentous they mean two new ‘officially open’ attractions in the US parks, the debut of some ‘Cars’ characters photo-ops, and new music for the WDW Magic Kingdom parade, then sure, I agree 2006 was great. Otherwise it was a year of busy parks for guests without much new to enjoy. If you’re going to count the two Finding Nemo additions as part of the 2007 debuts, then you can’t claim they were part of 2006 too. Mostly 2006 was a year of construction and the slow wrap up of a major promotion. But you have to have those years too.
And, btw, what kind of promotion is ‘Where Dreams Come True?’ Whose dreams exactly? And what happened to the Happiest and most Magical places on earth?
It’s been far too long since I’ve seen a showing of Finding Nemo The Musical. But this video on DisneyMotion has me itching to get back soon. It’s a short informational piece with lots of rehearsal clips and a great clip of puppet designer Michael Curry (looking very young – how could he be so… Read More »Finding Nemo The Musical on DisneyMotion
Disneyland Resort is going rock and roll. Until the end of April they will be replacing the soundtracks to Space Mountain (yes, the new re-furbished soundtrack) and California Screamin’ with a couple of songs from California’s own Red Hot Chili Peppers. They have chosen a band, and two of their songs, that can only be… Read More »Red Hot Rockin’ Coasters
While NY Giants star running back Tiki Barber looks to extend his final year in the NFL deep into the playoffs, he has already made solid plans for the future. Those plans include a four year $10 million contract with the Walt Disney Company. He’ll work twin jobs as a host on Good Morning America… Read More »Disney brings Tiki to TV
If you’re a Disney fan and you’re still reading this blog, do yourself a big favor and check out the latest issue of Tales From The Laughing Place, a Disney Magazine published by the fine folks at LaughingPlace.com. Issue #8 is chock full of great stories from all around the Disney neighborhood. This issue is… Read More »Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine #8 Released
In 2006 ‘High School Musical’ sold 3.7 million albums last year joining ‘The Bodyguard’ and ‘Titanic’ as the only soundtracks to finish atop the sales charts. Remarkably, ‘High School Musical’ debuted on the charts at number 143 in January 2006. The disc increased its position each week, eventually hitting the top spot on two nonconsecutive… Read More »High School Musical rules the roost in 2006