The Walt Disney Company has announced the opening date for their Hong Kong park. September 12th 2005 was the day chosen by the Feng Shui experts as most likely to ensure success. Disney has some work cut out for them as they rush to make this opening date. In their favor is the small number… Read More »Disneyland Hong Kong Opening Date Set
Although LaughingPlace.com had the news on this last week, The Orlando Sentinel posts some additional details on Typhoon Lagoon’s next attraction – a Water Coaster. What’s a water coaster you ask? To really know you have to go to the waterpark that started them all – Schlitterbahn. Their premier ride, the Master Blaster, uses water… Read More »New Coaster at a Waterpark?
I bet you thought the stories on Pixar’s hit The Incredibles were over, didn’t you. Well, they’re not. The New York Times has chimed in with a story on the message behind The Incredibles and the pressures to conform that are put on today’s children. Other parents are complaining about a decline in programs for… Read More »Grey Lady on the Incredibles
I’ve been watching the Ovitz payout shareholder lawsuit with only mild curiosity. I know it holds big importance in the future of board governance for all corporations, I know that a few juicy gossipy details have emerged, but it’s not going to result in any significant change in the way the Walt Disney Company is… Read More »Ovitz Flap biggest losers
Just got back from watching Nick Cage channel Elvis in his latest flick, National Treasure. It’s getting bad reviews from critics, but I think they’re missing the point of this film. It’s fun, it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and except for the too unplausible to believe beginning, it’s easy to lose yourself in. The… Read More »National Treasure, starring Elvis
Went right by my 500th post this week and was too busy at the convention to even notice. However, I did want to stop and take the time to thank everyone who has helped me make this blog a better place. First and foremost, Doobie and Rebekah from LaughingPlace.com have been great inspiration and help.… Read More »500 Posts
By the way, I’m really excited about the magazine. It will be a ‘coffee table’ publication. The kind you want to leave out for your guests to read. The first issue looks wonderful and the second issue is already packed with great stories. Subscription information will be available in mid-December. More details available as soon… Read More »Tales II
The vote for the new contract at Walt Disney World was yesterday. The slightly revised version was approved. This means there will be no strike and that employees dreaming of picking up extra shifts are out of luck. It also means higher health care costs, less overtime, and hopefully a steadier schedule for the resorts… Read More »Contract Approved