Ever since Walt Disney’s Imagineers started working on EPCOT Center, they’ve purposely hidden Mickey Mouse’s iconic silhouette shape around the Walt Disney World resort both as a way to entertain themselves and to reward curious guests who pay attention to the details. Fast forward 30… Read More »Hidden Mickeys Book Updated Anew
We had to upgrade The Disney Blog this weekend and I’m still seeing some minor problems around. If you notice anything please let me know. Meanwhile, it’s time to close some open tabs in the latest trip Around The Hub. The ‘final’ schedule for the… Read More »Around the Hub – Sunday Night Wrapup
Tim Burton’s take on the Alice in Wonderland mythos doesn’t arrive until 2010. But it’s already inspiring new fashion as seen at the MAGIC convention this week in Las Vegas. More items in the line and more designers will be revealed as the release date of the film approaches.
The line was introduced in a ‘flash mob’ tea party at the MAGIC convention with mystical performers in outfits inspired by the movie.
Follow below the jump for the full press release:
Read More »Burton’s Alice in Wonderland Inspires new Fashion
It was high drama on the high seas last night as the Disney Wonder rescued a guest who fell off the Carnival Cruise Line ship the Sensation. At the completion of its trip, the Carnival Sensation was heading into Port Canaveral when the man fell off the ship somehow. He treaded water for about an hour until the Disney Wonder, also heading into the port, found and rescued him. His condition is reported to be okay.
How do we know this? A Disney Wonder guest twittered the whole thing. I’ve included a jpg of the tweets below from user BigHeadDennis.
I wonder if this is the first time a rescue like this has been twittered.
Transcript is below the jump:
Read More »Disney Wonder Cruise Ship Rescues Passenger and it’s Twittered
So last night wast the debut of ‘Murphy’ the new Fantasmic! Dragon at Disneyland. Murphy got her name because of the problems Disneyland Entertainment experienced trying to get the huge effect to work properly. As such it took quite a ribbing from Disney fans, even during its debut. I have to say I love this particular response:
Although the supposedly impressive fire didn’t work, follow belong the jump for actual video of Murphy’s debut performance:
Read More »Leave Murphy Alone (also new Fantasmic Dragon debuts at Disneyland)
A new cast of talented contributors to the Disney legend will themselves become Disney Legends in a special presentation at the D23 Expo on Thursday Sept. 10th. Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams, the actresses of The Golden Girls, the voices of Donald Duck and Goofy, and… Read More »Disney to honor 2009 Disney Legends at D23 Event
Tinker Bell returns this fall in a brand new adventure! Here’s a sneak peak of the first 6 minutes of Tink’s second film “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure”. Queen Clarion’s fairies are all aflutter with the preparations for autumn. Tink’s got a new mission… Read More »Sneak Peak: Tinkerbell’s Second Film “Lost Treasure”
The Disney Cruise Line has released more details of the upcoming expansion to their private island Castaway Cay. Located in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, Castaway Cay is a popular stop on the itinerary. When the new larger ships start operating in 2011, it will have to handle approximately 2000 more guests with each visit. As such Disney will be adding new beaches, expanding existing ones; expanding existing facilities; adding restaurants, and even new water play areas. Plus they will expand the island’s tram network to help spread guests out around the 1000 acre facility.
Follow below the jump to see the most recent DCL Video Podcast about the expansion plus the full press release:
Read More »Disney Cruise Lines Making room for more Magic at Castaway Cay