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E3: iam8bit’s Art Show and Scrooge’s Money Pit

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
As we enter into the beginning of summer, we once again approach E3–the annual trade show for the computer/video game industry. This year looks to be one of significant Disney presence, given the upcoming launch of their new Disney Infinity franchise, and the nostalgic DuckTales Remastered. One of the kickoff events was the opening of … Continue reading "E3: iam8bit’s Art Show and Scrooge’s Money Pit"
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On the Move: Aulani Disney Resort

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So it happened to come about that I traveled around a bit back in April. I started off with a one-way ticket to Hawaii that I had to use before it expired, and then somehow the whole thing expanded to include the Tokyo Disney Resort, Walt Disney World, and the Disney Fantasy. Because various members … Continue reading "On the Move: Aulani Disney Resort"
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Mickey and the Magical Map

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On May 25, Fantasyland Theatre (nee Videopolis) debuted a new live show, "Mickey and the Magical Map." Without giving too much away...The story begins with the Sorcerer Yen Sid (perhaps familiar from the Epic Mickey games) directing his Mapmakers to paint a map able to transport dreamers to all the places they imagine.
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How I Spent My Monstrous Summer Day

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How I Spent My Monstrous Summer Day by Jason, Jeanine, and Laura We thought we would collect up some of the photos we took and tweets we sent out during Disneyland’s Monstrous Summer All-Nighter and share them here. (We must give credit where credit is due, and tell you that Jeanine is the only one … Continue reading "How I Spent My Monstrous Summer Day"
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Welcome to WonderCon!

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Earlier this year, the Anaheim Convention Center played host to WonderCon–a smaller sibling to the gargantuan San Diego Comic Con. While there wasn’t a huge Disney presence in either the Exhibitor’s Hall or the panel presentations, there was the usual abundance of costumes and cosplayers out and about. Guillermo del Toro, still said to be … Continue reading "Welcome to WonderCon!"
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D23′s Disney Fanniversary Celebration 2013–Coming to a Town Near You!

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March 1st marked the kick-off for D23's second annual Fanniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. Among the anniversarys being celebrated were the Walt Disney Company's formation 90 years ago; Mickey and Minnie Mouse's 85th birthday; Saludos Amigos' 70th; Peter Pan's 60th; Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room's 50th; Tokyo Disneyland, Disney Channel, New Fantasyland at Disneyland, and Horizon's 30th; Who Framed Roger Rabbit's 25th; Nightmare Before Christmas' 20th; and Animal Kingdom's 15th.
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Peter Pan: Now Playing at the El Capitan Theatre

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January 11, The El Capitan Theatre opened their limited engagement of the Disney classic Peter Pan. To mark the occasion, they had a live panel of folks involved with the making of the film, moderated by noted film critic Leonard Maltin. Making up the panel were Ted Thomas, son of legendary animator Frank Thomas; Margaret … Continue reading "Peter Pan: Now Playing at the El Capitan Theatre"
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The Golden Horseshoe: Magically Back for a Limited Time

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Disneyland’s Year of Limited Time Magic continues this week with the start of “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue.” While the show plays gratis throughout the day, the last show of the evening at 6:30pm currently plays only to Annual Passholders who have purchased a ticket in advance. The price is $35, and includes … Continue reading "The Golden Horseshoe: Magically Back for a Limited Time"
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