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Guns OK at Disney

While it may not be alright for employees to leave their guns in their cars while at work, it is apparently okay for guests to bring their guns, as long as they leave them in their cars (unless being used for self-defense apparently). We know… Read More »Guns OK at Disney

Link Sundae for a Sunday

Had a nice day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday. Arrived 10 minutes after park opening and already the Toy Story Midway Mania! Fast Pass return time was for 11:45. When we returned at 11:45 all the FP for the day were gone. We waiting once… Read More »Link Sundae for a Sunday

Weekend Reading – Disney Link Roundup

  • July 23-25 dedicated Disney’s Cast Members will volunteer their time to raise money for United Arts with the annual “Encore” choral event. The theme this year is “Anything can happen”. More information at encorecentral.org.
  • The Orlando Sentinel reports on the seemingly ubiquitous Brazilian tour groups that crowd Walt Disney World this time of year. Brazil is third, behind Canada and UK, for foreign tourists to Central Florida.
  • The NY Times chimes in with their feelings about Disneyland’s new Dream Home. I’ll give you a hint, they weren’t amused.
  • WALL-E and EVE Pez Dispensers, available in Europe.
  • Action Figure Insider reports on the coming availability of some collectibles for some forgotten Disney characters.
  • Pop & Politics blog has an outsider’s view on Disney and WALL-E.
  • Please take a look at my current selection of eBay auctions. Nine end tomorrow. There are some great scrapbook pages, and some unique Disney collectibles. Your support helps The Disney Blog and you get something collectible in return. Thank you.

Finally, below the cut is a short video of one crash test dummy riding into another. This will likely be evidence #1 when Disney tries to keep Segways out of the parks in the recent lawsuit.

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Fired Disney Security Guard Sues to get Job Back

The Disney World Security Guard who was fired as part of an investigation into whether or not he possessed a firearm in his vehicle has fired a wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney. Edwin Sotomayor is seeking to have his job reinstated with all his previous… Read More »Fired Disney Security Guard Sues to get Job Back

Disney News Link Roundup

Here’s a quick Disney news roundup, this time it’s the “I should be sleeping edition”: Disneyland Resort has a hero on its staff. A scenic painter rescued a truck driver from a crash and then reported to work covered in fuel and cuts and bruises… Read More »Disney News Link Roundup

Best. Disney. Hotel. Ever.

Thanks to Blue Sky Disney for pointing out this photo album of the newest Disney Hotel in the world. It’s the Toyko Disneyland Hotel and it opens on Tuesday. It’s an absolutely beautiful hotel full of the sort of amazing detail that will make your… Read More »Best. Disney. Hotel. Ever.

Disney Cast Member tests no-guns-in-workplace rule and gets suspended

Florida recently passed into law a bill that gives some firearm owners (mostly those with a concealed weapons permit) the right to carry their firearm in their car with them to work. Disney claims an exemption based on the fact that properties with fireworks are… Read More »Disney Cast Member tests no-guns-in-workplace rule and gets suspended

Reading, Riding, Roundup

If you were unable to make it to the Magic Kingdom for 4th of July Fireworks, LaughingPlace.com has your back. Check out this view from inside the park and this one from the beach of the Polynesian. I was thinking a bit about the forecast… Read More »Reading, Riding, Roundup