The NY Times has another very readable review of Neal Gabler’s recent biography of Walt Disney. Gabler’s subtitle, “The Triumph of the American Imagination,” so broad and generically uplifting as to be meaningless; it could be the name for one of those World’s Fair-style corporate propaganda pavilions at Disney World’s Epcot, promising a Disney no… Read More »Walt Disney, the search for perfection
I have no idea who owns or operates this webcam, but it claims to provide viewing of Disneyland’s fireworks show on nights when the show is offered. It would be nice if Disneyland and Walt Disney World would offer public webcams again.
Want to add a little something extra to your holiday decorations this year? Then read these six great tips from the team responsible for decorating the Disneyland Resort every Christmas. Here are the first three.. 1. Pick a Theme and follow it inside and outside the house.2. Customize trees for your kids with some of… Read More »Holiday Decorating Tips from a Disney Expert
This falls under the category of one of the coolest things to ever happen on The Disney Blog. Hanford Lemoore, fellow tiki aficionado, was reading The Disney Blog when he read about the contest to make your own Nightmare Before Christmas character. So he came up with an idea and entered it at the last… Read More »Nightmare Before Christmas Contest Winner
The Disney Channel’s hit movie High School Musical has been an unqualified success for the Disney Channel. It’s spawned DVDs, CDs, apparel, karaoke, fan clubs, been converted into a stage musical and boosted the careers of a half dozen teeny bopper stars. The latest vehicle is a concert tour designed to keep HSM fans happy… Read More »High School Musical Live Concert Tour launches to applause and confusion
I have to say that this was expected. Before the Pixar aquisition Walt Disney Feature Animation was geared to releasing one animated film every year (or so). With Pixar’s addition that will shift to a slightly longer distance in time. That usually means Layoffs. And now, Disney has announced they will be reducing their animation… Read More »Walt Disney to reduce Animation Staff
Grammy Award-winning singer Beyonce, star of the upcoming film "Dreamgirls," poses Nov. 29, 2006 with three of Disney’s "dream" girls — (L-R): princesses Jasmine, Belle and Cinderella — at Walt Disney World Resort. She was at the Magic Kingdom to tape a segment for the "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade," which will air Dec.… Read More »Beyonce Knowles to star in broadcast WDW Christmas Parade
Reuters chimes in with an article that’s makes the same points that Cody Davis did earlier today. The funny thing is that their lawyer was sick so they didn’t make the official offer today? What he couldn’t have an office assistant fedex something or have a partner step in? You’d think buying Euro Disney would… Read More »Euro Disney Takeover Bid faces obstacles