More Than 300 Classic and Contemporary Objects Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Walt’s First Theme Park Will Be on Display BURBANK, Calif. – May 12, 2015 – The Walt Disney Archives today announced it will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland at D23 EXPO 2015 with an exhibit of more than 300 pieces from the … Continue reading "Walt Disney Archives Returns to D23 Expo with “Disneyland: The Exhibit”"
What to expect at Walt Disney World’s Coolest Summer Ever 24-hour party
Posted onIn less than two weeks, Walt Disney World will host its third annual 24-hour party to kick off the summer travel season. Each 'all-nighter' has taken place at the Magic Kingdom on Memorial Day weekend and has included special entertainment, unique food options and even themed merchandise. Plus, guests are invited to dress in costumes to show their Disney Side.
Universal theme parks to build new attractions based on Nintendo characters
Posted onHow would you like to step into a life-size video game, much like Wreck-It Ralph does in the animated Disney-Pixar movie? Well, it just might be possible sooner than you think at Universal Orlando. On Thursday, Universal Studios and Nintendo announced a partnership that “will bring the world of Nintendo to life at Universal theme … Continue reading "Universal theme parks to build new attractions based on Nintendo characters"
D23 Expo Event Announcements Begin
Posted onD23: The Official Disney Fan Club announces the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 EXPO 2015, August 14-16. The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will kick off the Expo on Friday, August 14.
Later that same day, The Walt Disney Studios will give fans a sneak peek at all the latest from Disney Animation and Pixar.
On Saturday morning, The Walt Disney Studios will preview the coming slate of live-action films from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
Then on Saturday afternoon, fans will get a preview of what's in store at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts during a presentation hosted by Parks Chairman Bob Chapek.
Disney Pic of the Week: Hard to Find Characters
Posted onMy choice of hard to find character is one I don’t think you’ll be able to find in the United States. You see, she is VERY popular in Tokyo Disney. Angel is Experiment 624 and she is Stitch’s love interest. Like Stitch she can be good or mean. Angel was introduced as a character in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Hard to Find Characters"
runDisney newcomers’ look at final Expedition Everest Challenge
Posted onMy husband and 12-year-old son ran their first 5K over the weekend - and they chose a runDisney race to make their debut. As longtime local annual passholders, we certainly are familiar with the 'Disney difference' - the level of service that sets Walt Disney World events above many others - but we wondered how that would translate into a sporting event. Although plenty has been written about runDisney events, perhaps impressions and observations from a fresh perspective will help you decide if it's time to register yourself for a runDisney event.
DisneyBound founder creates themed fitness outfits for runDisney
Posted onA year ago, I told you all about a hot new trend — DisneyBound — that allows fans to dress up like their favorite Disney characters without necessarily wearing costumes. Now, runDisney has recognized the popularity of the trend and partnered with its founder, Leslie Kay, to create outfits for its running events. Could planning … Continue reading "DisneyBound founder creates themed fitness outfits for runDisney"
Disney’s Maker Studios to feature Marvel characters and partner with ESPN and ABC
Posted onMaker Studios’ recently unveiled plans for upcoming content illustrates how The Walt Disney Company plans not only to leverage its digital audiences, but also how popular characters, such as those from Marvel, fit into its content strategy. I wrote about Maker Studios back in February when its co-founder, vlogger Shay Carl Butler, was in Orlando … Continue reading "Disney’s Maker Studios to feature Marvel characters and partner with ESPN and ABC"
Disney Pic of the Week: Daisy
Posted onAs Scott mentioned yesterday, my photo archive is also short on photos of Daisy! How can that be? Here is a colorful photo of Daisy that I took last year in Tokyo. Here she is in Tokyo Disney Sea in the Arabian Coast. The folks in Asia LOVE their characters!!!!
