Frontline Cast Members at Disney’s theme parks have been feeling the pinch of the economy since last year. Where 40 or 60 hour weeks caused by the inability to hire and train enough employees were common before, these days many are having a hard time… Read More »Disney asking some themepark executives to go
The set of The American Idol Experience.
I knew The American Idol Experience is in previews and I heard via a twitter from someone who had auditioned and made it into the 2pm show that there would be shows on Saturday, so I drove out to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios to sit in on three Saturday afternoon shows. I’m glad I did.
There is much to be happy with about the attraction, and, as always, a few rough edges that need to be cleaned up. But, hey, that’s what Soft Openings are for. Right?
Read More »American Idol Experience, Disney Magic at its best
A friendly reminder to turn on the TV and tune out everything else as LOST season 5 begins tonight on ABC. An hour long recap episode begins at 8pm followed by TWO new episodes.
Have you missed some or all of the previous episodes? Linda at NPR’s Monkey See pop culture blog explains why you should be tuning in anyway.
I’ll be on twitter for the EST broadcast. Just follow @TheDisneyBlog or use tag #LOST to join in the chat. And, of course, come back tomorrow for OhAmanda’s LOST recap.
Don’t look below the cut. Something scary is lurking down there….
The LA Times travel blog has details on the upcoming “Celebrate! A Street Party” calvacade that will be showing up at Disneyland in late March. There’s also some concept art that gives you an idea of what to expect. In Florida, the “Move It! Shake… Read More »Celebrate! A Street Party
The Big Picture blog at the LA Times explores some of the rumors behind Disney’s Christmas Eve dumping of the Narnia Franchise. As it turns out, the differences between Walden media and Walt Disney pictures played a large role. what really derailed Disney’s involvement with… Read More »LA Times knows why Disney dumped Narnia
Do you own stock in The Walt Disney Company, do you plan to, or are you just concerned about the general health of the Walt’s legacy? Well then the 2008 Annual Report for the Walt Disney Company might interest you. You can see it now… Read More »The Walt Disney Company 2008 Annual Report now available
Without a doubt these next few days will be historic ones for America. ABC News will have its usual extended coverage of the Presidential Inaugural ceremonies, but Disney Channel is also getting in on the act with the “Kids’ Inaugural: We Are The Future” concert. It… Read More »Disney Channel gets in on Obama Inauguration
A few sundry links for your surfing pleasure tonight. DisUnplugged has a look at what Guest performers go through at the American Idol Experience. I spent most of Saturday afternoon watching the preview shows and will have a report tomorrow night sometime. Rick Munarriz at… Read More »Sundry Disney News on a Sunday Night