ANA, Japan’s largest airline, has partnered with Walt Disney Company on a partnership that will produce Star Wars-branded planes, and the first of the planes is set to roll off the Boeing production line this weekend. ANA plans to live-stream the roll-out of its new… Read More »ANA Airlines Will Stream Roll-Out of New R2-D2 Dreamliner from Boeing on September 12
The Japan pavilion at EPCOT is a foodie paradise. From Sushi to Teppanyaki everyone will be able to find something they love. If you want a taste of Japan, but want it quick, your best option is Katsura Grill. Whether you’re dining inside or out,… Read More »New patio dining at Japan pavilion’s Katsura Grill
Don’t look now, but Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-winning Big Hero 6 just became the highest earning animated feature of 2014. Thanks to a strong international box office, it has now passed $620 million globally. The film, which earned $221 million domestically, surpassed $400… Read More »Boffo Box Office for Big Hero 6
There’s something about hand-drawn animation and its ability to draw up major emotions with just a few curves of a pencil. So, even though Big Hero 6 is computer animated, it’s no surprise Disney turned to an anime inspired look to market the movie in… Read More »Hand Drawn trailer helps market Big Hero 6 in Japan
from Instagram. Whenever I’m walking around the World Showcase in EPCOT, I love to stop by the Koi pond and pause for a long moment. Something about the design of that area brings me peace and serenity, even if just for a moment. Of course,… Read More »Instapic: May you find peace & serenity in the chaos of the world
There are a lot of Hidden Mickeys and even a few Walt Disney tributes. But did you know about a special tribute to Walt’s brother. This lantern at the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT was a gift to Roy O. Disney from Emperor Horihoto. But it… Read More »EPCOT Story: The Gift of Light
It appears Disney fandom and cosplay has reached a new level. You can now purchase Princess-inspired lingerie in Japan. A company called Bellemaison has four different sets for sale, inspired by Aurora, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Belle. I thought at first it might be unlicensed, but… Read More »Disney Princess Lingerie Offered In Japan
Tmaashii Nations have posted a teaser image for an upcoming release of “Chogokin King Robo Mickey & Friends.” Apparently that’s some sort of robot made by combining transforming smaller Disney character robots. Reminds me of that Voltron robot I had as a kid and is… Read More »Disney Characters Form A Voltron – Nerdvana