Jeanine Yamanaka

Jeanine resides in Southern California, pursuing the sort of lifestyle that makes her the envy of every 11-year-old she meets. She has been to every Disney theme park in the world and while she finds Tokyo DisneySea the Fairest Of Them All, Disneyland is her Home Park... and there is no place like home.

“Saving Mr. Banks:” Press Conference with the Cast

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One of the most anticipated movies for fans of Disney history is rapidly coming up on release: “Saving Mr. Banks,” a fictionalized account of the machinations and negotiations that went on behind the development and creation of the classic film “Mary Poppins.” Featuring a star-studded cast, the film marks the first time Walt Disney has … Continue reading "“Saving Mr. Banks:” Press Conference with the Cast"
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Holidaytime at the Disneyland Resort

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So now that Halloween is over, the Winter Holidays have taken over the Disneyland Resort with a vengeance. Some season offerings have continued on from the last holiday… Haunted Mansion Holiday …Some have returned from last season… “it’s a small world” Holiday A Christmas Fantasy parade …and some are brand new for this year. Jingle … Continue reading "Holidaytime at the Disneyland Resort"
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Grand Opening of The New Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop.

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On November 15, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company officially opened to replace the recently-departed Disney’s Soda Fountain & Studio Store, to become the new Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. Despite some overcast weather, spirits were bright as host Andrea Feczko introduced the Hollywood High band and a few familiar faces. She was followed by a number … Continue reading "Grand Opening of The New Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop."
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“Frozen:” A Tale of Two Unconventional Princesses

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When the details of "Frozen" first came out, there was a certain amount of concern that it would be anti-feminist. The fear that the original tale of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen," which involved a female protagonist, Gerda, a female antagonist, The Snow Queen, and a largely-inert male rescue object, Kai, would be transformed into a conventional Disney Princess narrative caused a certain amount of hue and cry.
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Thor: The Dark World

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“If you betray him, I’ll kill you.” “It seems there’ll be a line.” “Thor: The Dark World,” the sequel to “Thor,” is a return to our favorite Asgardians as they once again face down a threat to all things everywhere. This time around, the megalomanics are the thought-to-be-extinct Dark Elves of Svartalfheim, led by the … Continue reading "Thor: The Dark World"
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A Window for Disney Legend Tony Baxter

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“I’m not subtle.” –Tony Baxter On November 1st, Disneyland bestowed its highest honor on Disney Legend/Imagineer Tony Baxter–a window on Main St., USA. Baxter has enjoyed a long and illustrious career with Walt Disney Imagineering since the age of 17, and maintains active in mentoring the current crop of Imagineers despite stepping down his involvement … Continue reading "A Window for Disney Legend Tony Baxter"
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A Look Ahead: “Get A Horse,” and “Frozen” Part II.

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WDAS invited All Ears (and other media outlets) to hear from some of the artisans who collaborated to produce Frozen and Get a Horse. In the first panel, "The Artistry of Arendelle," Assistant Art Director Lisa Keene, Art Director Michael Giaimo, and Visual Development Artist Brittney Lee showed us some of the research the art department conducted to construct the fictional kingdom of Arendelle.
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