Tangled’s Secret Box Office Weapon
Apparently Disney marketing thought subliminal messaging would help Tangled at the box office. Find Tangled Vinyl Banners like this one on eBay. (via Superpunch and Cartoonbrew)
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Videopolis: I Want To Be Like You
Tonight’s Videopolis is a fun take on a Disney classic. One man sings all four parts of this barbershop style a capella version of I Want To Be Like You from Disney’s Jungle Book: That takes quite a bit of range to pull off. As… Read More »Videopolis: I Want To Be Like You
Disney Legend Bill Justice has died at age 97, RIP
Disney Legend Bill Justice has passed away at the age of 97. An animator and Imagineer, Justice had a powerful influence on the formation of many Disney icons. Born 97 years ago yesterday in Dayton, Ohio Bill joined the Walt Disney Studios in 1937 as… Read More »Disney Legend Bill Justice has died at age 97, RIP
Walt Disney World not able to ban Segways Yet says DOJ
Just read an excellent indepth analysis of the current status of the class action lawsuit seeking to allow disabled patrons the ability to use their Segway mobility devices inside Disney’s theme parks. When last we left this story, the two parties had agreed to seek… Read More »Walt Disney World not able to ban Segways Yet says DOJ
Passholder Badge on Gowalla
I am a definite believer of the coming gamification of most of our every day social, business, and commercial interactions. You might be surprised to know that forces at Disney are believers in gamification too. Or you might not, considering Disney Imagineers use a lot… Read More »Passholder Badge on Gowalla
Teri Hatcher gives Disney travel advice
One of Disney’s most desperate mom’s is giving advice on how to best enjoy your day at Walt Disney World. Teri Hatcher, who has a long run on ABC’s Desperate Housewives, is also a big Disney fan. In the following video she gives some advice… Read More »Teri Hatcher gives Disney travel advice
Disney Receives Study on Children’s Influence over Family Travel
The Let The Memories Begin press event also came with a bit of research from one of Disney’s partners in Orlando, Peter Yesawich of the Ypartnership. Disney has relied on studies from Ypartnership to bolster their decision making for theme park forecasting in the past and I always find these studies fascinating.
The full press release is below the jump:
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Magic Kingdom Update
Okay, there’s quite a lot to cover in this update from the Magic Kingdom, including some big rumors, so let’s get right to it. First off, the “Let The Memories Begin” campaign has begun and new ephemera is beginning to roll out. First Napkins,
and then cups… and also guide maps (not pictured, alas).
The tour guide courtyard is behind tarps, pretty tarps at least.
