Kermit and Miss Piggy take a shot at Fox News for the network's comments about how the new Muppets film was pushing a dangerous liberal agenda.On "Follow The Money" the discussion centers around how the movie gives an anti-corporate message and specifically an anti-oil message. The host raises the question whether "liberal Hollywood is using class warfare to brainwash" kids.(To those more familiar with the Muppets and their parody, you might actually see how the Muppets anti-corporate pots shots were aimed at their owners - Disney.)In the...
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Monday, 30 January 2012
Here's a quick look at the February happenings at Walt Disney World. For a complete list for the rest of the year, head here:Royal Guest Rooms, mid-February: Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will discover stars of favorite animated films such as “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Princess and the Frog" in their rooms. Some room guests will be able to watch “fireworks” swirl as they recline in ornate beds, curl up in custom linens. Each of the 512 Royal Guest Rooms sleeps up to four guests in two queen beds.Half-marathon...
Every time Disney opens up its vault and re-releases a movie - first on to VCR, then DVD and Blu-ray, they always seem to find something that has never been seen before. You wonder how big is that vault?In the case of the Feb. 7 release of "Lady and The Tramp," you will be able to hear a version of song attached to a storyboard that was never included in the film. It's Tramp singing "I'm Free as a Breeze.""Lady and The Tramp" was the 15th animated film by Disney, a love story between a Lady, female American Cocker Spaniel, and Tramp, a male stray...
Sunday, 29 January 2012
This ride in the Magic Kingdom probably has one of the more famous lines around - "This Here's the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness" - yes, we're talking about the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.Here are some little-known facts about the ride:Big Thunder Mountain RailroadThe buckets, ore carts, mining cars and cogwheels were all taken from ghost owns in the west to make the ride look a authentic as possible.Over 4,000 gallons of paint, 900,000 gallons...
Friday, 27 January 2012
To help give Disney's Animal Kingdom the feel of the outside Disney needed to to put out a lot of green. That is no only money, but trees and shrubs.To give the Animal Kingdom its feel Disney needed to plant more than 4 million trees, plants, vines, grasses, shrubs and ground cover.A truck going through Kilimanjaro SafarisOne of the toughest places to create landscaping was Kilimanjaro Safaris. Since it is a ride-through attraction and there are...
Thursday, 26 January 2012
It was 25 years ago The New York Giants won their first Super Bowl and also helped launch one of the most popular catch phrases in the world: "I'm going to Disney World."The date was Jan. 25, 1987. The place was the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Quarterback Phil Simms had just led the Giants over the Denver Broncos 39-20. He completed 22 of 25 passes for 268 yards and threw three touchdowns passes. When it was all over a cameraman came from behind and asked the question: "Phil Simms, you just won the Super Bowl. What are you going to do next?"His...
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
We all know how much fun it is to dine at Walt Disney World with all the restaurants and take out places. We also know that we humans can consume some 6 million hot dogs a year at the park, but what about the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom?Well, according to Disney stats, the 1,000 animals at the Animal Kingdom consume about four tons of food a day. For perspective, that four and a half years of meals for the average person.This consist of more...
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
The Liberty Belle riverboat is a reproduction of the paddlewheel boats that went up and down the Mississippi. The boat takes people around Tom Sawyer Island. The actual name of the attraction at the Magic Kingdom is Liberty Square Riverboat.MORE SMILES OF THE DAYA balancing act at the France Pavilion in EpcotA closer look at the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel HorsesA smiling gopher at Winnie The PoohA peek Mickey Mouse's HouseClassic nighttime photo...
For the first time since the Academy Awards have been handing out Oscars for Best Animated Feature Disney's Pixar has been shut out of the contest.The nominations, announced this morning, include: "A Cat in Paris," "Chico &Rita," "Kung Fu Panda 2", "Puss in Boots" and "Rango."Since 2001, when the Academy started handing out the best animated feature awards, all Disney/Pixar movies have at least been nominated with six of the eight winning. However,...
Monday, 23 January 2012
For more than 55 years, male employees working at Disneyland and Walt Disney World were not allowed to have beards - that is unless they were were playing characters that sported the facial hair - all as part of the clean cut Disney Look.But starting Feb. 3, the Disney Look is changing.According to the new guidelines made public today: "For all male Cast Members, a fully grown in, well-maintained mustache, beard, or goatee is permitted, unless otherwise restricted by regulatory codes and standards. Facial hair must be neatly trimmed and may not...
Do you remember this one? Spaceship Earth at Disney World with the Epcot wand.MORE SMILES OF THE DAYA balancing act at the France Pavilion in EpcotA closer look at the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel HorsesA smiling gopher at Winnie The PoohA peek Mickey Mouse's HouseClassic nighttime photo of the Sorcerer's Hat in Hollywood Stud...
Sunday, 22 January 2012
The Hollywood Hotel at Hollywood Studios in Disney World and at Disney's California Adventure hold many secrets, not just that you will enter into The Twilight Zone.Once entering a freight elevator you take a ride up into the Twilight Zone and fall back to earth - repeatedly.The Hollywood Tower HotelIn Florida, starting in the library, take a look at the director sign. Inside the glass-encased box you'll see that some of the letters have fallen to...
There are always great details in the attraction queues. The Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World has a lot of great signs and audio jokes. Here is one one of my favorites.MORE SMILES OF THE DAYA balancing act at the France Pavilion in EpcotA closer look at the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel HorsesA smiling gopher at Winnie The PoohA peek Mickey Mouse's HouseClassic nighttime photo of the Sorcerer's Hat in Hollywood Stud...
Saturday, 21 January 2012
After two years, the renovation of the Disneyland Hotel in California is finally complete.Opened on Oct. 5, 1955, the Disneyland Hotel had 104 rooms and started operation three months after Disneyland opened. Today the hotel now has 969 rooms. According to the Disney Parks Blog, here are some of the changes that have taken place:The Fantasy Tower lobby now showcases Mary Blair artwork, creating an instant connection to "it's a small world." The...
Here's a quick look at Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom.Heights: At just under 200 feet, Everest is the tallest of 18 mountains created by Disney Imagineers at Disney parks worldwide. Falls: The ride includes an 80-foot drop.Length: The track is nearly a half-mile long with twists and tight turns.The train: The ride vehicle is odeled after an aging, steam-engine tea train which carries 34 passengers.The Yeti: The Audio-Animatronic...
Friday, 20 January 2012
A French politician wants to build an amusement park to rival Disneyland Paris. But this place is not centered around a Mouse, it's about a man - Napoleon.“Napoleonland” is planned to be built just south of Paris on the site of the French leader's final victory against the Austrians, according to the The Telegraph.The park will have daily attractions including the reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo and a water show recreating the Battle of Trafalgar and - naturellement! - a show depicting King Louis XVI being guillotined during the revolution,...
Epcot at Disney World is made up of two areas, Future World ( containing many attractions focusing on technological advancements) and the World Showcase (an area containing pavilions representing 11 countries).Here's a look at some highlights about the World Showcase:Japan Pavilion at EpcotWorld Showcase promenade stretches 1.2 miles and the World Showcase Lagoon spans 40 acres.11 countries are represented around the World Showcase. From left...
Thursday, 19 January 2012
One of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is Soarin'. As you take flight, the movie just mesmerizes you and it is a delight to take a tour of California.About the movieEverything was filmed from a helicopter using an IMAX camera with a special lens capturing everything within a person's visual periphery, according to a news release from Disney.The film is projected at 48 frames per second, twice the speed of normal motion...
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Many companies and corporations would love to get their clients from the time the are born and now Disney has taken that step by launching DisneyBaby.com.The new website is a showcase for expectant and new parents, filled with tips from real moms and the most comprehensive collection of Disney Baby brand products on the Web.According to a news release: "At the heart of the site experience is Disney Baby Magical Moments, an easy-to-use tool for parents...
When President Obama arrives Thursday at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World it is unclear whether any of the guests will be able to see him.The President is scheduled to give a speech on his tourism initiative in front of Cinderella Castle and as of now, Main Street and all of the shops along it will be closed from the opening of the park until he leaves. But in case anyone misses him giving his speech, they can still find him everyday inside the Magic Kingdom - at the Hall of Presidents.In honor of his inauguration, President Obama was added to...
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
The Disney Store will remodel and relocate many of its stores this year in addition to opening one in Shanghai, China this fall, the company announced this week.In total 13 new and remodeled sores will open this year, the Disney Store said in a news release, touting its 25th anniversary. Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Utah, and Virginia will each receive its first new concept store in the state. In February 2012, a new showcase...
Monday, 16 January 2012
Sunday, 15 January 2012
There are many choices when going to Walt Disney World in Florida. The resort boasts of some 34 different hotels, more than 24 owned and operated by Disney.Here are some quick facts about them, gathered directly from a Disney public relations sheet:Beach & Yacht ClubDisney's only full-time harpist works at Victoria & Albert’s restaurant in the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. You would need more than 20 million 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola...
Saturday, 14 January 2012
The Walt Disney Co. is seeking tax breaks that it says would help revive plans for a bowling stadium, according to a report by the Orlando Sentinel, but could cost Florida millions of dollars.Disney and the International Speedway Corp. have a draft proposal to the Florida legislature that has millions of dollars in tax breaks.Those opposed to the plan say the state should "not have to subsidize the Walt Disney Co., which earned a company-record...
If you happen to be lucky enough to see a lion on the Kilimanjaro Safari ride at the Animal Kingdom, don't worry about it getting all that close. Hidden behind the rock barrier on the road is an 18-foot deep, 21-foot wide moat separating you and the other animals from the lions.More Disney FactsSnow White's Grotto at DisneylandThe Disney Ambassador Prog...
Thursday, 12 January 2012
May and June will see the return of Star Wars Weekends at the Hollywood Studios in Disney World. The annual special event will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18 to June 10, according to a Disney news release.A Disney handout photo showing a Stormtrooper. "The centerpiece of the celebration is the spectacular 3-D attraction, 'Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.' The attraction, which opened last spring at Disney’s Hollywood...
Minnie Mouse is being featured in a new song and dance show at Disney's California Adventure starting Feb. 17, according to Disney.Minnie's Fly Girls Charter Airline will have Minnie and four other cast members singing and dancing to the songs of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s beneath the control tower across from Soarin' Over California. According to the Disney Parks Blog, guest will have the opportunity to sing and meet Minn...
Concept art from Disney on the new Mad T Party show.A new nighttime dance show replacing ElecTRONica will premiere this summer at the California Adventure in Disneyland Park, according to the Disney Parks Blog.The Mad T Party, with a live band, entertainment, games and dancing, brings the characters from Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" to life. The blog says the the party will "immerse guests in a captivating world that’s filled with exclusive...
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
This gopher outside The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh Ride in the Magic Kingdom in Disney World finds the entire situation a hoot.More Smiles of The DayVideo of your favorite seagullsVideo of Mickey and Minnie dancingVideo of Boardwalk Barker Mr. Potato HeadCinderella Castle "The Magic, The Memories and Y...
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Hong Kong Disneyland recorded its best financial year ever last year and could turn a profit in 2012, according to a an article on ChinaDaily.com.cn.The park recorded a 13 percent increase in attendance and hotel occupancy rose 91 percent. It was the best results since opening in 2005, the report states.According to the The Standard, one of the reasons for the increase in attendance was the opening of Toy Story Land at the end of last yea...
The casting call is open for the second season of HGTV's "My Yard Goes Disney"The Disney Parks Blog, has put up a video explaining how you can "try out" for this. Essentially you need to send a video introducing your family, show what your family loves about Disney and show off your back yard. You can here to fill out the applicati...
A ride on the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel gives everyone the opportunity to go round and round on a carrousel built in 1917 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Co.The attraction is located behind Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. According to the Disney website, the carrousel was first located at the Detroit Palace Garden Park and then relocated to the Maplewood Olympic Park in New Jersey. Each of the 90 horses went through extensive renovation as well as the carrousel itself with scenes painted from Cinderella....
Monday, 9 January 2012
It is the the centerpiece and icon of Disney's Animal Kingdom.The Tree of Life is the the park's hub. According to Disney, it took more than a year to complete this 145-foot tall focal point. The 50-foot wide tree contains 325 animals carved into the bark, from lemurs to lions to alligators to bears. The 103,000 man-made leaves on the tree were all placed by hand on the structure, which also houses the It's Tough to be a Bug sh...
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Sunday, 8 January 2012
A Disney marathon winner, Disney family members looking to buy the Dodgers, a new cruise ship ready to go and two attractions closing down for major refurbishments. These are just a few of the Disney stories that have taken place this past week.Here's a quick couple of weeks in review:Brazilian runner Fredison Costa won the Walt Disney World Marathon Sunday for the second straight time. Renee High of Virginia Beach won the woman's title. The marathon wound through all four Disney parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.The...
Now this is service. Serveur Amusant, is a balancing act at the France Pavilion in Epcot. Two acrobats dressed as waiters try to set a table and go to great heights to do it.More Smiles of The DayVideo of your favorite seagullsVideo of Mickey and Minnie dancingVideo of Boardwalk Barker Mr. Potato HeadCinderella Castle "The Magic, The Memories and Y...
When you enter the underwater hippopotamus viewing area along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail in the Animal Kingdom you have the opportunity to see a hippo.Here are some Hippo Facts: The ancient Greeks named the big, barrel-shaped animal they saw in Africa hippopotamus from the Greek words hippos, meaning "horse" and potamos, meaning "river."The animals have four toe.They normally spend their time walking alone the bottoms of riverbeds...
Friday, 6 January 2012
Two major attractions will be closing this weekend at Disney World and Disneyland for refurbishment. This Sunday, Jan. 8, Dumbo is packing his trunk and getting ready to move from its current location in the Magic Kingdom. The last day for people to enjoy the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride is this Sunday. The ride is moving as part of the new Fantasyland expansion and will be located in the new Storybook Circus area. The ride will reopen with...
This fall the Test Track will be getting a makeover.Under a new long-term commitment from GM, the Test Track in Epcot at Walt Disney World will be highlighting Chevrolet cars, Disney announced in a news release. The Test Track will close in April and should re-open by the fall of 2012. "The re-imagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet will continue our shared goal of providing unique and innovative experiences that engage Disney guests in exciting and interactive ways,” George Aguel, Senior Vice President, Corporate Alliances for...
The Disney Parks Blog has released four new photos showing the behind the scenes construction taking place at Cars Land in The California Adventure Park at Disneyland.The photos show construction taking place through Ornament Valley. The Red Rocks look spectacular.A few days ago someone leaked the video demonstration of the new attraction and placed it on YouTube.The computer simulation takes you through the entire ride, complete with the full voice and music track. The video has since been taken down.The story behind the ride is a visit to...
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Looks like someone has leaked the video demonstration of the new Cars Land attraction at the California Adventure in Disneyland. The computer simulation takes you through the entire ride, complete with the full voice and music track.The story behind the ride is a visit to Radiator Springs where you meet Tow Mater, even do some tractor tipping, and head out on the course for a race up to 40 mph through Ornament Valley's Red Rock formations. But, according to the video, that is only one version of the ride. The person giving the demonstration...
When laid end to end, there are enough of the famous "Mouse Ear" hats sold each year to stretch 175 miles or cover the head of every man, woman and child in Orange County, Florida.Also, if you stacked the number of standard autograph books sold annually it would match the height of 200 Cinderella Castles. Add the princess-style autograph books and , end to end, the books would reach 88 miles into space.MORE DISNEY FACTSHow much you eat at Disney...
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