One of my favorite speakers at any fan event is Disney writer/director/producer Don Hahn. He brings a wonderful sense of humor along with unique insight into the history and inner workings of the Walt Disney Company. He’s also an accomplished author and his latest book Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Disney’s Magical Mid-Century…
Morimoto Asia, the new Disney Springs restaurant from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, is winning fans with its excellent blend of Asian fusion cuisine. But did you know it’s also winning awards for the space itself. Back in April it received top honors from the American Institute of Architects. This week…
A world premiere is a huge event that any star wants to look their best at. But when that star is Moana’s leading lady, voice of Moana, and movie newcomer, Auli’i Cravalho, the red carpet look has to be perfect. To find the exactly right dress, Disney tapped New Zealand…
In just a few days the final walls will start to come down from the Town Center expansion of Disney Springs. Everyone I talk to is looking forward to exploring the new area, getting in a few bites at D-Luxe Burgers, sharing a Sprinkles cupcake or two, and shopping at…
Simple is the new mantra in Disney t-shirts for sale at Walt Disney World. I love these two new sets of tees each with their own simple design, but still appealing to Disney fans. First was this set of four retro iconic ‘land’ t-shirt designs. The four icons represent Fantasyland,…
We’re sad to report architect Michael Graves has passed away at age 80. He had been paralyzed from the chest down as a result of a spinal cord infection since 2003. We are reporting on it because Graves lent his whimsical style to several Disney buildings, and other Disney products….
If there’s been a hallmark of Disney Consumer Products over the last decade, it’s been their willingness to let artists take Disney’s #1 corporate icon Mickey Mouse in new directions. And, amazingly enough, Mickey has shown that his power as a symbol of innocent fun and, perhaps, a smidgen of…
There was a time in the Disney Co’s history when the team at Walt Disney Imagineering was envisioned as something more than a designer for theme parks and resorts, but also as a group that was set on designing the future of technology and culture for society in general. They…