SeaWorld will remain open late on the 4th of July.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/4th_of_July_festivities_planned_for_SeaWorld_Orlando.htm
Friday, June 28, 2013
4th of July festivities planned for SeaWorld Orlando
New video and photo sharing app SnapShots is great iPhone and iPad feature for use at Disney theme parks
An Orlando mobile app maker has created a unique photo- and video-sharing app that not only promises to streamline multimedia sharing but also could be beneficial for groups visiting Orlando's theme parks.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-new-video-and-photo-sharing-app-great-for-theme-parks,0,7139956.story?track=rss
Cable company offers home of the future
If you were around back in the '60s and '70s,you may remember commercials and TV shows about the home of the future, where everything would be automated.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/cable-company-offers-home-of-the-future?fromrss=1
Walt Disney Parks to Celebrate 60 Years of Imagineering at Disney's D23 Expo, 8/9
In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney Parks and Resorts, Imagineering is hosting an "open house" at the D23 Expo, August 9-11, opening the doors of its unique facilities and offering an unprecedented look at its creative processes-all on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/walt-disney-parks-to-celebrate-60-years-of-imagineering-at-disneys-d23-expo-8-9?fromrss=1
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Celebrating tiki-style for The Enchanted Tiki Room's 50th
The Enchanted Tiki Room has turned 50 this week! It is wonderful to see that even after 50 years, the attraction still looks beautiful and continues to entertain guests of all ages.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/celebrating-tiki-style-for-the-enchanted-tiki-rooms-50th?fromrss=1
Thursday, June 27, 2013
"Cabin in the Woods" coming to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights' first haunted house will be themed around the horror film, "Cabin in the Woods."
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Cabin_in_the_Woods_coming_to_Universal_Orlando_s_Halloween_Horror_Nights.htm
Universal purchases Wet 'n Wild land
Universal had been leasing the land Wet 'n Wild sat on; they have now purchased 52 acres around the water park.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Universal_purchases_Wet_n_Wild_land.htm
Disney World to celebrate Fourth of July for seven days
Walt Disney World will use its Limited Time Magic promotion to expand its celebration of Independence Day to a full seven days beginning July 1.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-july-4th-fireworks-20130626,0,3030885.story?track=rss
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
An Encore from the Broadway Bound Kids
Gregg Brant, director of Broadway Bound Kids , joins us today with some of his students to give our viewers just a sample of some of their vocal talents in the way of scores from well known Walt Disney classics.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/an-encore-from-the-broadway-bound-kids?fromrss=1
New water slides add thrills to Orlando World Center Marriott
The Orlando World Center Marriott is making a a big splash on the local resort scene.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-orlando-world-center-marriott-waterslides-20130626,0,5956680.story?track=rss
Reviewed: The Perfect American and Eugene Onegin
When you're telling the story of one of the great storytellers of the Twentieth Century there's a certain responsibility to do it well.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/reviewed-the-perfect-american-and-eugene-onegin?fromrss=1
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Blog Post: Bob Iger and Disney Studio veterans pay tribute to Annette ...
There's a perhaps-apocryphal story that's often told about Annette Funicello & Walt Disney.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/blog-post-bob-iger-and-disney-studio-veterans-pay-tribute-to-annette?fromrss=1
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What's next for the Walt Disney World theme parks
Recent web rumors have suggested a coming expansion of the Star Tours area at Disney's Hollywood Studios into a full fledged Star Wars/Lucas studio.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/whats-next-for-the-walt-disney-world-theme-parks?fromrss=1
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
How Disney Turned Itself Around in the 1990s
We talk with author and media theorist Douglas Rushkoff, who has published 10 books on media, culture, and technology.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/how-disney-turned-itself-around-in-the-1990s?fromrss=1
New show and parade planned for Toyko Disney
New entertainment offerings planned for Tokyo Disney.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/New_show_and_parade_planned_for_Toyko_Disney.htm
Preparing to blast off: Pictures of the construction of Disney World's Space Mountain
With help from a NASA astronaut, Space Mountain opened in January 1975 at Disney's Magic Kingdom park in Orlando, Florida.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/preparing-to-blast-off-pictures-of-the-construction-of-disney-worlds-space-mountain?fromrss=1
Monday, June 24, 2013
Disney renames Mouseketeer stage for Funicello
The stage at Walt Disney Studios where "The Mickey Mouse Club" was filmed is now officially the Annette Funicello Stage.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/disney-renames-mouseketeer-stage-for-funicello?fromrss=1
Disney's Latest Win
The following video is from Monday's Investor Beat , in which host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser and Andy Cross dissect the hardest-hitting investing stories of the day.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/disneys-latest-win?fromrss=1
Disney World housekeeper arrested for theft
A housekeeper from Walt Disney World's Art of Animation Resort has been arrested on suspicion of stealing from guests' rooms.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_World_housekeeper_arrested_for_theft.htm
Sunday, June 23, 2013
DISNEYLAND: Tiki Room turns 50 today
Jose is the emcee of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, the first Disneyland attraction to use Audio-Animatronic figures.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/disneyland-tiki-room-turns-50-today?fromrss=1
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Monsters University earns $82 million on opening weekend
Monsters University is number one its opening weekend.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Monsters_University_earns_82_million_on_opening_weekend.htm
Friday, June 21, 2013
Behind the Tiki Bar at Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room
Although Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room was originally sponsored by United Airlines, in 1973 the sponsorship was taken over by Dole.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/behind-the-tiki-bar-at-disneylands-enchanted-tiki-room?fromrss=1
SeaWorld partners with Southwest Airlines
Southwest offers a SeaWorld-related deal, plus unveils a new penguin-themed plane.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/SeaWorld_partners_with_Southwest_Airlines.htm
'Monsters' in mind
Disney's Hollywood Studios is celebrating with Limited Time Magic tied to the Disney-Pixar film " Monsters University ," which opens today.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-monsters-university-20130620,0,6912466.story?track=rss
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Robert Downey Jr. to officially return as Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr. has signed on for the next two films in the Avengers franchise.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Robert_Downey_Jr_to_officially_return_as_Iron_Man.htm
"Thirty Days in the Kingdom"
Can you imagine spending 30 days at Disneyland, driving through the gates of Walt Disney's so-called 'Happiest Place on Earth' everyday? Matt Ferrell, an actor, imagined doing that and then made it a reality and wrote a book about it called "Thirty Days in the Kingdom" .
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/thirty-days-in-the-kingdom?fromrss=1
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Enchanted Tiki Room Turns 50 This Sunday
It's hard to believe but Sunday, June 23, will mark the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/enchanted-tiki-room-turns-50-this-sunday?fromrss=1
Transformers ride continues Universal Studios Florida's multiyear makeover
The Walt Disney Co. spent more than $1 billion in recent years rebuilding an underperforming theme park in Southern California.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/transformers-ride-continues-universal-studios-floridas-multiyear-makeover?fromrss=1
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
D23 unveils new website, offers free membership level and exclusive content
On June 17, D23 : The Official Disney Fan Club relaunched its website, adding new features and options for its members.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/d23-unveils-new-website-offers-free-membership-level-and-exclusive-content?fromrss=1
D23 releases 'new' pictures of Walt Disney as part of revamped, free website
Never-before-released pictures of Walt Disney -- taken from his personal camera -- are now available on the website of D23, the official Disney fan club.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-pictures-walt-disney-d23-20130618,0,6729551.story?track=rss
Josh Gad, Santino Fontana and Alan Tudyk Joins Frozen Voice Cast
After having just released the teaser trailer this morning, Walt Disney Animation Studios have announced it has tapped a trio of actors to join the voice cast in Frozen .
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/josh-gad-santino-fontana-and-alan-tudyk-joins-frozen-voice-cast?fromrss=1
Josh Gad, Santino Fontana Join Voice Cast of Disney's FROZEN
Walt Disney Animation Studios has tapped a trio of talented actors to join the voice cast in "Frozen."
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/josh-gad-santino-fontana-join-voice-cast-of-disneys-frozen?fromrss=1
Official: Josh Gad & Santino Fontana to Join Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell in Disney's FROZEN
Walt Disney Animation Studios has tapped a trio of talented actors to join the voice cast in "Frozen."
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/official-josh-gad-santino-fontana-to-join-idina-menzel-kristen-bell-in-disneys-frozen?fromrss=1
California Grill to debut new beverage menu
When California Grill reopens this fall, it will feature a whole new beverage menu of wines, sakes, and craft beers.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/California_Grill_to_debut_new_beverage_menu.htm
Monday, June 17, 2013
SeaWorld pays first quarterly dividend
SeaWorld pays first dividend since going public in April.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/SeaWorld_pays_first_quarterly_dividend.htm
SeaWorld presents Summer Nights celebration
"Summer Nights" at SeaWorld Orlando will run June 22 - August 11th and offer nightly entertainment for guests.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/SeaWorld_presents_Summer_Nights_celebration.htm
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Instant Index: Boy Meets Whale Shark
A whale of a story took place in the Gulf of Mexico. Off the coast of Florida, Chris Kreis, 19, was in a fishing boat before taking the leap of his life.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/instant-index-boy-meets-whale-shark?fromrss=1
Will "Man of Steel" Make Superman a Box-Office Success Once Again?
In the following video from The Motley Fool's Weekly Tech Review, host Chris Hill talks with analysts Eric Bleeker and Austin Smith about the newest Superman movie, Man of Steel , a release by Warner Brothers studios, which is a subsidiary of Time Warner .
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/will-man-of-steel-make-superman-a-box-office-success-once-again?fromrss=1
Luxury estate that inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland goes on...
Walt Disney's personal pride and joy, the estate he last called home and the property which was the inspiration for Disneyland - has gone on sale for a whopping $90million.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/luxury-estate-that-inspired-walt-disney-to-build-disneyland-goes-on?fromrss=1
Buy Disney While The Force Is Strong
Starbucks , our first pick for the Accumulator Portfolio , is up 5% since the position was initiated.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/buy-disney-while-the-force-is-strong?fromrss=1
Theme parks seize on Potter's success to peddle new must-have items
At Universal Orlando , visitors can buy mugs of butterbeer pulled straight from the pages of the "Harry Potter" books - or eat Krusty Burgers made infamous by "The Simpsons" television show.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/theme-parks-seize-on-potters-success-to-peddle-new-must-have-items?fromrss=1
Saturday, June 15, 2013
New sail dates added for the Disney Magic
The Disney Magic will begin sailing 7-night Caribbean itineraries out of Port Canaveral.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/disney-cruise-line/New_sail_dates_added_for_the_Disney_Magic.htm
Winter's illuminating vision
LIGHT FANTASTIC: Artist Chris Vik, of Melbourne, in action in the Sound to Light -- Crossing Borders installations and performance show last night.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/winters-illuminating-vision?fromrss=1
3 Stocks You Would Want to Take on a Date
Alexander is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/3-stocks-you-would-want-to-take-on-a-date?fromrss=1
Friday, June 14, 2013
Theme Park Wars Forgotten Chapter: The Marvel Universe
I did forget to cover one chapter of the Orlando theme park wars . I often see the question, why hasn't Disney added Marvel characters to Disney's Hollywood Studios yet? Disney has said they're actively looking at ways to involve Marvel characters in the parks.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/theme-park-wars-forgotten-chapter-the-marvel-universe?fromrss=1
Why Disney Is an Attractive Investment
Bryan is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/why-disney-is-an-attractive-investment?fromrss=1
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Rumor: Star Wars Land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios?
Rumors say both Star Wars Land and Cars Land will be in Disney's Hollywood Studios by 2018.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Rumor_Star_Wars_Land_coming_to_Disney_s_Hollywood_Studios.htm
Disney's Carousel of Progress and Modern Invention Today
The Carousel of Progress as it appeared at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair [Image shared by Matt Hunter Ross via Flickr] It's summertime, you guys.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/disneys-carousel-of-progress-and-modern-invention-today?fromrss=1
New shoes dress up Disney's ornament line
Disney World is now selling shiny, fanciful collectibles that are shaped like shoes and inspired by beloved animated characters
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-dewayne-bevil-disney-shoe-ornaments-20130610,0,5453257.column?track=rss
Review: New Disneyland show combines musical theater with digital wizardry
The new " Mickey and the Magical Map " at Disneyland offers a solid if predictable storytelling foundation for an energetic musical stage show that's expected to run for years at the Anaheim theme park.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/la-trb-mickey-magical-map-disneyland-05201325,0,4912860.story?track=rss
New shoes dress up Disney's ornament line
If I were Cinderella, I would keep an eye on that glass slipper.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-dewayne-bevil-disney-shoe-ornaments-20130610,0,5453257.column?track=rss
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
With 'Toy Story' iPad and iPhone app, youngsters can enter videos in contest to win trip to Disneyland
There was a time when the young, neophyte filmmaking auteurs of the day would grab their Kodak movie cameras, insert their Super 8 film cartridges and get to work on their glorious storyboarded versions of visual storytelling.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-app-film-fest-winner-trip-to-disneyland,0,552108.story?track=rss
Why Viacom Should Be Bought on the Dip
Damon is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/why-viacom-should-be-bought-on-the-dip?fromrss=1
The Magic of Disneyland Hong Kong
During my formative years, I grew up watching old Disney cartoons. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy to name a few.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/the-magic-of-disneyland-hong-kong?fromrss=1
Fund Screen-Funds betting on the growing amusement park market
It's the one place where a roller coaster ride is a good thing. Revenue at U.S. theme parks is expected to reach a record $13.4 billion this year, a 2.8 percent gain from 2012, according to market research firm IBIS World.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/fund-screen-funds-betting-on-the-growing-amusement-park-market?fromrss=1
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Disney plans maintenance for their reservation systems
Disney's reservation systems will be down for a planned maintenance.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_plans_maintenance_for_their_reservation_systems.htm
Changes to sail dates for the Disney Magic
Sail dates have been been changed for several sailings on the Disney Magic. Some sailings will now take place on the Disney Wonder instead.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/disney-cruise-line/Changes_to_sail_dates_for_the_Disney_Magic.htm
Monday, June 10, 2013
Disney Cruise Line holds first AquaDucky fundraiser
Disney Cruise Line hosts a unique fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish organization.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/disney-cruise-line/Disney_Cruise_Line_holds_first_AquaDucky_fundraiser.htm
Why Bob Iger's big China project won't be like other Disney parks
You may be excited to visit Disneyland in Shanghai, just don't expect it to look like the parks back stateside.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/why-bob-igers-big-china-project-wont-be-like-other-disney-parks?fromrss=1
Celebs, sock hop hit Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney will rev up Car Masters Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-car-masters-rail-20130610,0,73693.story?track=rss
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Price increase for SeaWorld Orlando
All three major Orlando theme parks have raised ticket prices.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/Price_increase_for_SeaWorld_Orlando.htm
Friday, June 7, 2013
Hiring event planned for SeaWorld's Orlando parks
SeaWorld plans to hire 200 employees for the summer season.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/seaworld/Hiring_event_planned_for_SeaWorld_s_Orlando_parks.htm
Sounds Like Summer concert series kicks off with Bee Gees tribute band
Epcot's Sounds Like Summer concert series fires up again Sunday. The seven-week event features tribute bands at the America Gardens Theatre on the World Showcase side of the theme park.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-epcot-sounds-like-summer-20130607,0,5177368.story?track=rss
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Disney Unveils "Get a Horse!" Mickey Mouse Poster
Walt Disney Animation Studios released the poster today for its new short Get a Horse! that will debut next week at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival .
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/disney-unveils-get-a-horse-mickey-mouse-poster?fromrss=1
How to go on a pirate adventure at Disney
A new Magic Kingdom attraction adds more swashbuckling to Adventureland
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-dewayne-bevil-disney-pirates-adventure-20130606,0,6160231.column?track=rss
How to go on a pirate adventure at Disney
A new Magic Kingdom attraction adds more swashbuckling to Adventureland .
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-dewayne-bevil-disney-pirates-adventure-20130606,0,6160231.column?track=rss
Mickey returns to Fantasyland in high-tech show
Mickey Mouse is center stage again in Fantasyland. The world's most famous mouse has reclaimed Disneyland's Fantasyland Theatre for himself after a six-year occupation by the Disney princesses.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/mickey-returns-to-fantasyland-in-high-tech-show?fromrss=1
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
23 percent increase in 2012 attendance at Disney's California Adventure
Due to the popularity of Cars Land, Disney's California Adventure has seen a huge increase in attendance numbers.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/23_percent_increase_in_2012_attendance_at_Disney_s_California_Adventure.htm
Despicable Me rooms to open at Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel
Despicable Me kids' suites will open at Portofino Bay in October.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Despicable_Me_rooms_to_open_at_Universal_s_Portofino_Bay_Hotel.htm
Disney's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at New Fantasyland reaches construction milestone
The track has been completed on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-complete-20130605,0,2035998.story?track=rss
You Won't Believe How Long Burny Mattinson Has Worked at Disney
That's Burny Mattinson, and he started working at Disney sixty years ago today, making him the studio's last active employee to have worked directly with Walt Disney.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/you-wont-believe-how-long-burny-mattinson-has-worked-at-disney?fromrss=1
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
New Disney app for iPhones and iPads helps you share your stories with photos, videos and more
It's probably fair to say that most everyone who visits Walt Disney World has a story about their experience that they would like to share. It might be a simple tweet, a Facebook update or even a Google+ post with a photo.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-new-disney-app-helps-you-share-your-stories-with-photos-videos-and-more-20130604,0,7286141.story?track=rss
Walt Disney Sings the Opera
In Philip Glass's remarkable new opera, "The Perfect American," which had its U.K. premiere at the English National Opera on Saturday, Walt Disney , in the last days of his life, worries that his name will become a brand, "like Ford or Howard Johnson," while the fact that he was actually a person will be forgotten.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/walt-disney-sings-the-opera?fromrss=1
Victoria & Albert's receives AAA Five-Diamond award for 14th consecutive year
For the 14th consecutive year, Victoria & Albert's has received the distinction of being recognized as a AAA Five-Diamond restaurant.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Victoria_Albert_s_receives_AAA_Five-Diamond_award_for_14th_consecutive_year.htm
Three Big Announcements this Morning: Halo, Fable and Fantasia
It's been a long while since we heard from the folks over at Harmonix, what with the "games featuring plastic instruments" genre completely collapsing on itself a few years ago.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/three-big-announcements-this-morning-halo-fable-and-fantasia?fromrss=1
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Disney Jacks Prices Again -- It Now Costs $95 To Get Into Disney World
Walt Disney Co raised single-day admission prices as much as 6.7 percent over the weekend at its theme parks in Florida and California, hikes that are more than five times the rate of inflation.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/disney-jacks-prices-again-it-now-costs-95-to-get-into-disney-world?fromrss=1
Monday, June 3, 2013
Entrance to Walt Disney WorldNow Costs Over $100
Theme parks are so predictable. Universal Studios Orlando recently jacked up admissions prices by a few bucks, just as it did last year in the weeks before kids start their summer breaks.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/entrance-to-walt-disney-worldnow-costs-over-100?fromrss=1
Summer Time Is SeaWorld Time
Nick is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/summer-time-is-seaworld-time?fromrss=1
Mickey Mouse now appears in the live show 'Mickey and the Magical...
Mickey Mouse now appears in the live show 'Mickey and the Magical Map,' a 22-minute song-and-dance extravaganza at Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/mickey-mouse-now-appears-in-the-live-show-mickey-and-the-magical?fromrss=1
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Starbucks about to start service at Disney
More than a year after the Walt Disney Co. announced a deal with Starbucks Coffee Co . to bring the coffee retailer to its theme parks, signs of the collaboration have appeared in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-cfb-tourism-0603-20130602,0,4211431.story?track=rss
The Perfect American - English National Opera - review
Deeply disappointing.... Zachary James as Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Purves as Walt Disney in the Perfect American.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/the-perfect-american-english-national-opera-review?fromrss=1
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Sunday, June 2, 2013
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URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/full-profile?fromrss=1
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Norman Rockwell Museum to unveil new exhibit about Snow White's inspiration
Walt Disney Pictures was looking for a young lady to inspire the movements of the titular character in the first feature-length animated film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." They found that inspiration in 14-year-old Champion, now 93, who has divided her time between the Berkshires and New York City since 1979.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/norman-rockwell-museum-to-unveil-new-exhibit-about-snow-whites-inspiration?fromrss=1
1-day Magic Kingdom tickets now $95
Starting Sunday, Disney's Magic Kingdom guests will have to fork over a few extra dollars for single-day park admission.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-magic-kingdom-ticket-price-20130602,0,644969.story?track=rss
Disney Announces Price Increase
The DisneyParks Blog has announced an increase to prices at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, effective June 2, 2013.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_Announces_Price_Increase.htm
Mickey Mouse returns to Fantasyland in high-tech show
The world's most famous mouse has reclaimed Disneyland's Fantasyland Theatre for himself after a six-year occupation by the Disney princesses.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/mickey-mouse-returns-to-fantasyland-in-high-tech-show?fromrss=1
Walt Disney and the Wallbangers
Philip Glass's The Perfect American opens tonight at ENO - UK premiere following world premiere in Madrid a few months ago - and I've done a preview for The Independent, which you can read here .
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/06/walt-disney-and-the-wallbangers?fromrss=1
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Disney to Begin a Review of Guest Assistance Card Abuse
Disney has initiated a review of Guest Assistance Card abuse after a reporter's undercover investigation into the disabled tour guide practice.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/disneyland/Disney_to_Begin_a_Review_of_Guest_Assistance_Card_Abuse.htm