Yesterday marked the second day in a row that key portions of the 192, a main thoroughfare that runs by Disney Property, were shut down due to major criminal acts. Monday featured a string of carjackings and an eventual suicide when escape was no longer possible. Tuesday featured a bank robbery turned hostage situation when… Read More »Hostage Drama Grips Central Florida
I’ve been trying to decide what to think of the latest news from Michael Eisner, the ex-head of the Disney Company. He has announced that he intends to have a Charlie Rose format interview show on CNBC. But don’t worry, he’ll still be able to keep his schedule clear – he’s only filming 6 episodes… Read More »Eisner changes careers
Fortune Magazine profiles Disney CEO Bob Iger and his decidedly forward vision of content, media, and distribution channels. Truth be told, Iger does not worry much about protecting traditional distribution channels. That train has left the station. If you doubt it, Google this: "desperate housewives torrent." What you will find are file-sharing Web sites where… Read More »FORTUNE: Why Bob Iger is a man to watch
"Nothing to see here. Everything’s O.K." seems to be the refrain from management at Disney’s newest themepark, Hong Kong Disneyland. But a continue stream of bad press would indicate otherwise. Now there’s been a shake-up at the top level of the park with park director Don Robinson out (and into the gaming industry) and long… Read More »Shakeup in Hong Kong
Jay Rasulo, recently promoted Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide, is also currently the new national chairman of the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA). John Q. Tourist, anonymous author of the Public Diplomocy Watch (a tourist industry blog) notes some of previews and upcoming speach by Rasulo as part of his TIA… Read More »Jay Rasulo: lobbying force
Seth at Mostly Muppet reports that Statler and Waldorf have hit the big screen. Specifically, the cranky muppet duo is now gracing movie theatres in a set of preview trailers designed to pimp Movies.com. I’m no expert, but I think exposing the Muppets to a movie-going audience who haven’t seen them in a while is… Read More »Statler and Waldorf larger than life
In Las Vegas to go ‘platinum’ means you’ve gambled so much money at the tables or with the one armed bandits that the casino gives you a special platinum card. It works as a front of the line pass for buffets among other benefits; with the whole goal of keeping you on the floor longer… Read More »Disney World Vacations add Platinum Level
I had to go to Epcot today to check out some stuff for LaughingPlace.com, I know it’s rough but someone has to do it. Of course, today was also the day of the Walt Disney World Marathon. The race was winding down at noon when I pulled into the parking lot. But runners were still… Read More »Kyle Petty at Walt Disney World Marathon