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Fires in Florida

Looks like the Florida fires have been getting some national news coverage. Right now there has been remarkably little property damage and the loss of life, while tragic, has been small. For those wondering the largest fires have been no where near the Walt Disney World resort. But if you’re planning on a side trip… Read More »Fires in Florida

Disney trends away from fast food tie-ins

Happy Meal toys have long been one of Disney’s most popular collectibles. The fact that it was free with a meal made it a gateway toy and the start of many collections. The problem is that it also became a gateway for the saturated fat and sugary drinks that came with the happy meal. Think… Read More »Disney trends away from fast food tie-ins

Pixar is no more

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my greatest pleasure and ultimate sadness to report that Pixar Animation is no more. At least as it existed as an independent animation studio. Pixar shareholders approved the deal on Friday and it became official shortly there after. While the name will remain it is now just another division of… Read More »Pixar is no more

The New Clubhouse

As reported earlier, The Disney Channel has added a new show to the Playhouse Disney line-up.  Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a computer generated animation that borrows from some of the more successful programing available on children’s television.  With obvious nods to Dora the Explorer, Blue’s Clues, Little Einsteins and Jo Jo’s Circus, Mickey and the… Read More »The New Clubhouse

Worker Shortage continues at Disneyland

The serious shortage of workers continues at Disneyland. Now they’re offering increased wages and college credit to college students. There used to be a time when Disney had to turn away college students who wanted to work at Disneyland just to get that name on their resume. That ended sometime around the middle of Eisner… Read More »Worker Shortage continues at Disneyland

Disneyland Paris still leaking money

I missed this one last week. Reuters reported that Euro Disney, the parent company of Paris Disneyland, reported a widening loss last quarter. On the edge of bankruptcy just last year, the current management is hoping they can build their way out of the long term debt problems. To that end you might be interested… Read More »Disneyland Paris still leaking money

Lost: Don’t Drive Drunk, or else…

I don’t care what Damon Lindelof says, last night’s episode of Lost was a powerful message against drunk driving, even if by coincidence. The whole thing about players … er castaways… er losties getting dead as soon as their story arc concludes is getting tiresome. Sure, Ana Lucia finally decides to return to the good… Read More »Lost: Don’t Drive Drunk, or else…