Here’s some news that should make Disney’s many cruise line enthusiasts happy. The Disney Wonder has just been returned to service after an extensive refurbishing. For those of you on the west coast who wish Disney had a cruise line for you, well pick up the phone, cause they’re coming your way this summer for… Read More »A Bit of Cruise News
The stockholder lawsuit against Disney regarding Michael Ovitz’s huge severance package moves closer to its opening date. The suit threatens to expose much of Eisner’s inner workings and bad business decisions he made at the time. But beyond that, it could open the door for future suits against Disney and other large companies whose executive… Read More »Ovitz suit may have reaching impact
The on again off again relationship of Pixar and Disney has had more twists and turns than a theme park roller coaster. For now it appears to be back on track with the departure of Eisner next year. This does not bode well for Bob Iger’s chances at succession as Pixar likely would not sign… Read More »Disney and Pixar Sitting in a Tree
How much would you pay to have your tombstone enshrined at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion? Does $16,950.00 sound like too much? If not, head on over to eBay and bid on your chance to be the mansion’s 1000th ghost. (Actual death not required.) Btw, it’s for a good cause too, The Boys and Girls Club. So… Read More »Haunted Mansion, to die for?
The details required to complete the transfer of The Disney Store name and products licenses to The Children’s Place have begun to emerge. It remains unclear if cast members will retain any Disney discount other than at the Disney Stores themselves. However, it is clear that the Walt Disney Company will have to give up… Read More »Disney Store Sale moves along.
Opening soon at Walt Disney World is Stitch’s Great Escape. Based on the sucessful Lilo and Stitch franchise, this one looks to be a big hit. One of LaughingPlace.com’s staff got in for a sneak peek at the attraction and filed this report. (Warning: contains spoilers. Don’t read if you want to be suprised your… Read More »Stitch Preview Report
Hundreds of unionized Walt Disney World workers gathered Monday night to protest stalled contract negotiations with the company. “We’re here to embarrass the company,” said Joe Condo, president of the Service Trades Council. The employee’s union is turning up the heat on Disney. This looks like it could get ugly if both sides don’t come… Read More »Disney Employees Protest bad contract offer
WESH Tv reports that Disney World is given free tickets to those who helped in the recovery. Tickets will be distributed by the companys involved.