It’s being reported on various discussion boards that Disneyland has reached capacity a few times already this holiday season. On those days they’ve stopped selling new tickets to the park and even totally closed the gates at least once (veteran’s day). I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that if Disneyland… Read More »Disneyland at capacity: stay home
Okay, we’ve always known that VIPs get a higher level of service at the theme parks. It’s as much for their protection, as it is for the smooth operations of the park. It’s also so the celebrity doesn’t become part of of the show. However, now Disney has admitted on the record that there really… Read More »New plan from Disney, not all customers the same
SeaWorld Orlando is in the middle of an upgrade to its famous Shamu show. But one upgrade has come a little early, a baby Killer Whale was born. Takara was born late Wednesday and is available for public viewing as she acclimates to her surroundings and swims with her mother. I’m hoping to go get… Read More »Killer Whale born at SeaWorld Orlando
A great article in the LA Times talking about how movie studios are facing big changes in their business model. What’s really driving the studio folks crazy is that a huge chunk of their core constituency — young moviegoers — has evaporated. Poof! They’ve scattered to the winds. Young males aren’t just AWOL from movie… Read More »LA Times: The bell rings for thee Hollywood
Three bits of Pirates of the Caribbean news today. First, the planned overlay of Disneyland and Disney World’s Pirates of the Caribbean attractions looks to be going forward. Scenes from the three movies will be squeezed in to dead areas of the ride leaving the existing scenes mostly untouched. Some of the most advanced Audio-Animatronics… Read More »Argh Mateys! Captain Jack is Back!
You know all those winnies who say Disney’s Hong Kong resort is not meeting its attendance goals? Well Disney says they’re all full of fluff. No doubt feeling a bit of pressure, Disney has announced that the one millionth guest has already passed through the dates of Hong Kong Disneyland. But that’s not enough to… Read More »Hong Kong Disneyland: space available!
Second Tree at Epcot, originally uploaded by indigoskye. I’ve just finished updating a photo set over at flickr that contains more images of the holiday decorations from around the Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. Also took some photos of Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom. The Holidays are a wonderful time to visit Walt Disney… Read More »Second Tree at Epcot
I used to be a big fan of JJ Abrams’ Alias. It featured the beautiful and talented Jennifer Garner as a woman whose abilities as a spy, including those used to create her many aliases, had her caught up in a web of intrique, double-lives, and betrayal. At some point in the second season the… Read More »Alias: the spy who retired…