Bookmark, the first book blog, has partnered with Disney to promote the Adam Sandler “Bedtime Stories” movie. For everyone who comments on this post, Disney will donate a book to a child in need. Up to 250,000 books. Only 260 comments so far, so join… Read More »Comment on your Favorite Bedtime Story and Disney Donates a Book to a Child in Need
TSMM – Joe Ranft Tribute Originally uploaded by indigoskye I had been through the Disney’s Hollywood Studios version of the Toy Story Midway Mania! Fastpass queue at least a dozen times before I noticed this wonderful detail. Just before you enter the main queue room,… Read More »Joe Ranft Tribute in Toy Story Midway Mania
I’ve been searching for a good charity that’s helping Hurricane Katrina survivors and also accepts Paypal donations. Convoy of Hope is just such an organization. It’s Four-Star rated by CharityNagivator and has a history of helping disaster survivors, including last year’s Tsunami. If you’re heading to a theme park this month please consider packing lunch… Read More »Give Hope to Hurricane Survivors Today!
In addition to the tributes I’ve already linked to here and here, people continue to mourn the loss of Joe Ranft. I’ll continue to list as many of these tributes here: First, CartoonBrew highlights exactly why Ranft was riding in a car along the coast that day. He was heading toward a retreat to help… Read More »Ranft: Story Man 1960-2005
Hong Kong Disneyland (new website!) is nearing completion. Training for employees is well underway (500 have already worked at Walt Disney World and will pass that experience along), most of the tiny details that make Disney theme parks so special have been installed, and I must say the park looks great. LaughingPlace.com’s "Tales from the… Read More »Hong Kong Disneyland Main Street Revealed
Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (official site) is set for release on December 9th 2005. It’s a Walden Media film, but Disney is distributing, so expect a big push to start any time now. NarniaFans.com is a great place to start if you’re looking for more information on the film. It’s very… Read More »Narnia – December 9th
[the girl] was a regular on the honor roll at Hines Middle School and at Watkins Elementary School. In her most recent yearbook picture, she’s shown smiling, wearing braids and a half-ponytail. On the day she died, [the girl]’s name was published in the Daily Press in a list of honor roll students at Hines.… Read More »Autopsy and Details on Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Death
Pamela exposes a flaw in the strategy of Bookcrossers, people who frequent the Bookcrossing website, who leave their books at Disneyland… sweepers.