Don’t know if you’ve read about the next big roller coaster to open at a Disney Themepark, but it’s going to be very exciting. Mt. Everest will feature speeds of over 70MPH while going forwards and backwards. Under construction in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mt Everest is scheduled to open in late… Read More »The next big Disney Coaster
Save the Hippos! The news that Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise is getting their guns back has been making the rounds lately. Now the LA Times and the Orlando Sentinel chime in with a little more detail on the story. Apparently the guns won’t be the old blank firing guns, but rather props that will cue a… Read More »Where’s the ASPCA? PETA?
CBS Marketwatch has an article with some more detail on the licensing of The Disney Store to The Children’s Place chain. This is the first time I’ve heard that analysts blame the profit-loss on inexperience at Disney. I think they’re wrong. Experience can be hired and absorbed. What got Disney Stores in trouble was the… Read More »More on Disney Store Licensing
Contract talks between Disney and it’s largest union are ongoing, according to the Orlando Sentinel. This article gives a great summary of the sticky issues and how far apart the two sides are. It appears to me that the sides are closer than had been previously thought. The largest issue is health care coverage. That… Read More »WDW Contract Talks Ongoing
An announcement was made today making official the transfer of the Disney Store name, product, and stores to The Children’s Place. The licensing agreement is for an initial term of 15 years with three 10 year renewal options. The DisneyStore.com domain goes with the agreement and a payment will be made to Disney based on… Read More »Disney Store Swap Announced
I’m still a huge fan of the Neo-Golden Age musical films (The Little Mermaid up through, oh, Mulan — I don’t include Tarzan in the group, because it marked the end of the era, being the first in the series to completely lack character songs) (and while I like some of the later endeavors —… Read More »Disney Trends Away from Stage Musicals on Film
LaughingPlace.com reports that Disneyland has raised the prices of most of their Annual Passports. Here are the current prices: Southern California Select – $99 (no change). Southern California $149 (up $20). Deluxe – $209 (up $30). Premium – $329 (up $50). This is the second raise in less than a year. There is speculation that… Read More »Disneyland Ups APs
Two days left on the Disney eBay Auction that will put your tombstone in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. The total is currently over $36,000. That puts is ready to pass John Stamos’ record bid of $37,000 for the letters off the old Disneyland Marquee. (story regarding my experience with the Castle from the Disneyland Marquee and… Read More »Two Days left to bid…