Guests are upset this week when a whale appears to beach itself at SeaWorld.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
SeaWorld Orlando responds regarding "beached" whale
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
12 Magical GIFs That Bring Disney Characters to Life
Walt Disney was always a little vague about the time and location of his animated tales.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/12-magical-gifs-that-bring-disney-characters-to-life?fromrss=1
Disney announces menu items for 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
For those of you already champing at the bit to chomp on a bit of food at the 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, The Disney Parks blog released a list of marketplaces and what they'll be serving.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-epcot-international-food-wine-festival-menu-2013,0,3286819.story?track=rss
Monday, July 29, 2013
Disney reportedly considered Falls park
Walt Disney considered putting his second theme park in Niagara Falls. The Niagara News reports that when Walt Disney was exploring locations for a second "Disneyland" after the success of his park in California, he considered Niagara Falls, Ontario.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/disney-reportedly-considered-falls-park?fromrss=1
'Lion King' show moving to new theater within Disney's Animal Kingdom
The "Festival of the Lion King" show will move to a new theater within Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park next year, Disney World official confirmed Monday.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-animal-kingdom-lion-king-20130729,0,958879.story?track=rss
Star Wars Celebration flees Orlando for California
There will be no Star Wars trilogy for Orlando. The Star Wars Celebration fan convention that descended on the Orange County Convention Center in 2010 and 2012 is heading to Anaheim in 2015.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-star-wars-celebration-vii-skips-orlando-20130729,0,6750008.story?track=rss
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Magical Express testing Downtown Disney pickup
Disney's Magical Express is testing a new pickup location at Downtown Disney.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Magical_Express_testing_Downtown_Disney_pickup.htm
Universal Studios employee arrested for theft
An employee was caught slipping money into his pockets.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Universal_Studios_employee_arrested_for_theft.htm
Saturday, July 27, 2013
New children's tax on Disney Cruise Line's Bahamian sailings
A children's tax is being added to Bahamian itineraries.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/disney-cruise-line/New_children_s_tax_on_Disney_Cruise_Line_s_Bahamian_sailings.htm
Are Disneyland's Newest Live Attractions Worth the Price of Admission?
A day spent at Disneyland - or, for that matter, DisneyWorld - is a day spent surrendering yourself to a barrage of Disney branding.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/are-disneylands-newest-live-attractions-worth-the-price-of-admission?fromrss=1
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Friday, July 26, 2013
Disney digital animation series is based on popular Vinylmation figures
Here's a cute weekend Web presence that will bring a smile to the face of most any Disney fan.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-digital-animation-series-is-based-on-popular-vinylmation-figures-20130726,0,5368404.story?track=rss
William Stout brings fantasy to Pasadena
William Stout with two of his ink and watercolor drawings, "Vampyr" and "Fafnir's Sleeps" at American Legacy [Fine Arts](http://www.topix.com/arts/fine-arts) Monday, July 8, 2013.
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Disney Interactive Debuts Stop Motion Love Story
When Walt Disney passed away almost 50 years ago, his studio was best known for animated and live action hits such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , Cinderella , Bambi and Treasure Island .
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/disney-interactive-debuts-stop-motion-love-story?fromrss=1
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Broken window causes relocation of Chef Mickey's
A window broke above Chef Mickey's, causing the restaurant to temporarily relocate.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Broken_window_causes_relocation_of_Chef_Mickey_s.htm
Disney opens second Senses spa in a year
Disney's good at the business of making you feel like a kid again, so it's now wonder the Mouse has expanded into the rejuvenation business.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-senses-saratoga-spring-spa-20130725,0,3066385.story?track=rss
Mission: Every Disney ride in just one day
If you want to hit all 47 rides at Walt Disney World in a single day, you better have comfortable shoes and a plan
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Mission: Every Disney ride in just one day
Many folks have tried speed dating, but who would be up for a turn at speed parking?
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Disney Releases Official Poster For Tom Hanks Movie Saving Mr. Banks
Because that's the day Tom Hanks and Disney will be making movie magic with their new film, Saving Mr. Banks ! The flick is about Walt Disney 's never-ending quest to adapt Mary Poppins from a book to the big screen! But it took him 14 years of convincing before author P.L. Travers , played by Emma Thompson , would agree to let the House of Mouse ... (more)
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Ticket scam targets Disney cast members
Ticket brokers were caught selling tickets from Disney employees.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Ticket_scam_targets_Disney_cast_members.htm
Animal Kingdom welcomes giraffe calf, wants you to name it
A new male Masai giraffe calf will be joining the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom in the next few weeks, but not before the votes are tallied for what his name will be.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-new-giraffe-calf-at-animal-kingdom-20130724,0,432210.story?track=rss
AT&T becomes the official wireless provider for the Disney theme parks
AT&T has planned several connectivity upgrades for Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/AT_T_becomes_the_official_wireless_provider_for_the_Disney_theme_parks.htm
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Orlando mobile app maker updates its SnapShots app with Aviary photo-editing tools
Last month we told you about the mobile app SnapShots and how its Orlando-based designers had created a photo- and video-sharing iOS app that could be a useful asset for Orlando theme-park visitors.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-orlando-mobile-app-maker-updates-its-snapshots-app-with-aviary-photoediting-tools-20130723,0,6568910.story?track=rss
Disney World offers military discount for theme park tickets
Disney World is offering discounted theme-park tickets to active and retired members of the U.S. military.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-world-military-discounts-20130723,0,7813809.story?track=rss
Rumor: Epcot's Imagination Pavilion set for renovations?
Rumors state that the Imagination Pavilion will close at the beginning of the year for renovations.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/Rumor_Epcot_s_Imagination_Pavilion_set_for_renovations.htm
Disney's Fantasia: Liv...
Join us for a thrilling performance of Walt Disney's groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/disneys-fantasia-liv?fromrss=1
AT&T is now the official wireless provider for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort
If you're an AT&T wireless subscriber, here's great news if you're at the Magic Kingdom and trying to upload your iPhone video of Splash Mountain to YouTube while you share some Instagram photos of Mickey with your friends on Facebook, too.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-att-is-now-the-official-wireless-provider-for-walt-disney-world,0,520333.story?track=rss
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Buckeye Band performs at Disneyland
Courtesy Photo / The Walt Disney Company THE GILMER HIGH SCHOOL Band before performing at Disneyland in California in last month.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/buckeye-band-performs-at-disneyland?fromrss=1
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Plot of upcoming Tomorrowland film revealed
One of the leads, as well as the plot of the mysterious film have finally been released.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Plot_of_upcoming_Tomorrowland_film_revealed.htm
Star Wars episode of Phineas and Ferb to air next year
The creators of the hit animated show, Phineas and Ferb, have begun work on a Star Wars-themed TV special.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Star_Wars_episode_of_Phineas_and_Ferb_to_air_next_year.htm
Friday, July 19, 2013
Disney's magic lures grown-up fans to move to Orlando
Every year, about 48,000 people move to metro Orlando from other states. They relocate here for jobs, climate, retirement, family and Disney. Yes, Disney.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-fans-florida-20130718,0,1720136.story?track=rss
Bob Iger to remain as Disney CEO into 2016
Bob Iger will remain the chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Co. into 2016, the entertainment-and-media conglomerate said Monday.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-iger-tenure-extended-reu-wrap-20130701,0,2943203.story?track=rss
Downtown Disney construction puts parking in flux
The first stages of Downtown Disney's transformation into Disney Springs are within sight, and that will change how and where guests park at the shopping and entertainment complex.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-downtown-disney-springs-parking-20130719,0,7641336.story?track=rss
D23 brings 'Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives' to Chicago museum
On July 18, D23 announced "Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives," an exhibit spanning nine decades of Disney history, is coming to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago this fall.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/d23-brings-treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-to-chicago-museum?fromrss=1
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Walt Disney Co. cuts executive car allowances and other perks
The Walt Disney Co. looks into cost cutting measures.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Walt_Disney_Co_cuts_executive_car_allowances_and_other_perks.htm
Don't miss: Teen Beach Movie: Beach Party at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
WHAT: Typhoon Lagoon has added more sandy activities this summer with its Teen Beach Movie: Beach Party, which includes a DJ with remixed retro tunes and beachy games alongside the Disney World water park's wave-pool area. It's a promotion tied to the Disney Channel production "Teen Beach Movie," which debuts tonight at 8.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-teen-beach-movie-typhoon-lagoon-20130718,0,5049530.story?track=rss
What's up with theme-park sips
The latest trend among the funky foods at theme parks is the themed beverage
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-dewayne-bevil-disney-flaming-moe-butterbeer-20130718,0,6980995.column?track=rss
The House Of Mouse Is Still Roaring
Mark 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/2013/07/the-house-of-mouse-is-still-roaring?fromrss=1
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Imagineers to become Disney Legends during D23 Expo
Two Imagineers with major influences on attractions at Walt Disney World and other theme parks will be officially tabbed as "Disney Legends" next month. Tony Baxter and Collin Campbell will be honored alongside TV producer/host Dick Clark, actors Billy Crystal and John Goodman, comedian Ed Wynn, Apple founder Steve Jobs and animator Glen Keane at a ceremony during the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 10.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-legends-tony-baxter-d23-20130717,0,6674237.story?track=rss
Disneyland, once known as Walt Disney's 'folly,' turns 58 today
Fifty-eight years ago today, on a hot and sunny day in Anaheim, Calif., the noble experiment called Disneyland opened to the public.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/disneyland-once-known-as-walt-disneys-folly-turns-58-today?fromrss=1
Celebrities who have left the Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology is known for actively recruiting celebrities. As early as the 1950s, founder L. Ron Hubbard encouraged members to get celebrities to join the church and offered a plaque to anyone who recruited the famous people on his list, including Walt Disney and Ernest Hemingway.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/celebrities-who-have-left-the-church-of-scientology?fromrss=1
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
The Wonderful Stock of Disney
Keep track of the stocks that matter to you. Help yourself with the Fool's FREE and easy new watchlist service today.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/the-wonderful-stock-of-disney?fromrss=1
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Tells Its Lawyers to Take a Vacation
The Department of Justice has been running a lawsuit against some of Silicon Valley's most famous faces since 2009.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/the-walt-disney-company-dis-tells-its-lawyers-to-take-a-vacation?fromrss=1
Ashley Judd, Sigourney Weaver, Dennis Haysbert to make debuts at Epcot's Candlelight Processional
Actors Ashley Judd. Sigourney Weaver and Dennis Haysbert will join the lineup of celebrity narrators for Epcot's Candlelight Processional in 2013. Disney World has released a partial list of the scheduled guests, who read the Christmas story, backed by a mass choir and 50-piece orchestra.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-epcot-candlelight-processional-2013-20130715,0,5598857.story?track=rss
Monday, July 15, 2013
Yes, No, Maybe So: "12 Years a Slave"
This movie is going to make the best drinking game ever. Walt Disney says `something sassy - sip beverage.
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Johnny Depp considers reprising Mad Hatter role
Johnny Depp may return as the Mad Hatter for Alice in Wonderland 2.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Johnny_Depp_considers_reprising_Mad_Hatter_role.htm
Ashley Judd, Dennis Haysbert to make debuts at Epcot's Candlelight Processional
Actors Ashley Judd and Dennis Haysbert will join the lineup of celebrity narrators for Epcot's Candlelight Processional in 2013. Disney World has released a partial list of the scheduled guests, who read the Christmas story, backed by a mass choir and 50-piece orchestra.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-epcot-candlelight-processional-2013-20130715,0,5598857.story?track=rss
Disney's 'Fantasia' reimagined by 'Rock Band' developer
LOS ANGELES If Walt Disney was still alive today, I think he'd be really pleased with the high-tech new direction being taken by one of his oldest masterpieces: Fantasia.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/disneys-fantasia-reimagined-by-rock-band-developer?fromrss=1
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Walt Disney's Magic LGBT Kingdom
The Disney Company didn't begin as a gay-friendly company. The legendary founder and company's namesake, Walt Disney himself, wasn't known to be any great friend of Dorothy.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/walt-disneys-magic-lgbt-kingdom?fromrss=1
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Saturday, July 13, 2013
'Saving Mr. Banks' Brings Walt Disney into Theaters this Christmas
If you're not going to make it to a Disney park this year, at least Disney will be bringing a little more magic to the theaters this fall.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/saving-mr-banks-brings-walt-disney-into-theaters-this-christmas?fromrss=1
Disney Studios hits $1 billion at the box office
Disney is the first studio to reach $1 billion this year.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_Studios_hits_1_billion_at_the_box_office.htm
Guillermo Del Toro, 'Sharknado,' 'Jaws' and...
This week I could have upped the number of stories to 20. It's been that full of big news and hot trending topics and great original content.
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Forget Lone Ranger: Disney Becomes The First Studio To Bank $1 Billion Domestic In 2013
Walt Disney Pictures' latest release was the costly western adventure The Lone Ranger , which is currently tanking at the box office.
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Friday, July 12, 2013
Tom Hanks stars as Walt Disney in first 'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer
Tom Hanks stars as Walt Disney in the upcoming film " Saving Mr. Banks ," and the first trailer for the movie was released Friday.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/tom-hanks-stars-as-walt-disney-in-first-saving-mr-banks-trailer?fromrss=1
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Disney's MagicBands increasing guest spending?
Tom Staggs discusses MyMagic+ and MagicBands.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_s_MagicBands_increasing_guest_spending.htm
See Tom Hanks take on the role of Walt Disney in 'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer
Tom Hanks is playing Walt Disney in the new film "Saving Mr. Banks" about the making of the film "Mary Poppins" and Disney released its first trailer for the film.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-tom-hanks-walt-disney-saving-mr-banks-trailer-20130711,0,3797141.story?track=rss
First look at Hanks in Saving Mr Banks
The first official shot of Saving Mr Banks - which sees Tom Hanks transformed into Mickey Mouse creator Walt Disney - has been released.
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Adding more magic after the Orlando parks: Dinner shows
Your feet may be tired from walking around in the theme parks all day, but funny thing about magic: no matter how much of it you enjoy, it leaves you wanting more. If you crave more magical experiences after a day at Central Florida's theme parks, you can opt for one of the many dinner shows in Orlando and its surroundings. They are fun, fantasy-filled, family-friendly - and arguably best of all: easy on your feet.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-orlando-dinner-shows-20130703,0,7646005.story?track=rss
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Imagineering Launches Alternate Reality Game Leading To D23 Expo
I like to see Disney trying new things online. For the debut of New Fantasyland, for instance, they made up a story about a dragon spotted in the sky and gave out various clues via a blog until the 'real' dragon was spotted at the press event.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/imagineering-launches-alternate-reality-game-leading-to-d23-expo?fromrss=1
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): An Unsettling Trend in the House of Mouse
The Walt Disney Company has made headlines this year with the strong openings of films such as Iron Man 3 and Monsters University .
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/the-walt-disney-company-dis-an-unsettling-trend-in-the-house-of-mouse?fromrss=1
Restaurant manager pays for Disney vacations with stolen credit card info
A Chicago-area restaurant manager has been arrested for stealing IDs and using the information to pay for Disney vacations.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Restaurant_manager_pays_for_Disney_vacations_with_stolen_credit_card_info.htm
Defect found in Disney's guest room refrigerators
Fridges are being removed from guest rooms.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Defect_found_in_Disney_s_guest_room_refrigerators.htm
Exclusive First Look: Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson in Saving Mr. Banks
Walt Disney shows Disneyland to "Mary Poppins" author P.L. Travers in Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks" Emma Thompson has taken on some difficult roles during her career, winning Oscars and numerous other awards for her performances in works based on classic literature and historical events.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/exclusive-first-look-tom-hanks-and-emma-thompson-in-saving-mr-banks?fromrss=1
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Disney Cruise Line voted top by Travel + Leisure
Disney Cruise Line is voted Number 1 Mega-Ship Cruise Line for Families for the fifth year in a row.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/disney-cruise-line/Disney_Cruise_Line_voted_top_by_Travel_Leisure.htm
Old Navy, Disney slip vintage Mickeys onto T-shirts
Old Navy and Disney Consumer Products have launched a line of T-shirts bearing rarely seen Mickey Mouse artwork from the Disney archives, both companies announced Monday.
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What If Your Favorite Disney Movie Ended With A Dark Twist?
For the last 90 years the Walt Disney Company has been arguably the greatest source of family-friendly entertainment available anywhere in the world.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/what-if-your-favorite-disney-movie-ended-with-a-dark-twist?fromrss=1
Monday, July 8, 2013
Rumor: RFID-enabled mugs coming to Walt Disney World hotels
Walt Disney World hotels may be rolling out their new RFID-enabled mug program this month.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Rumor_RFID-enabled_mugs_coming_to_Walt_Disney_World_hotels.htm
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Disney's The Lone Ranger has poor opening weekend
The Lone Ranger falls short of projections for opening weekend.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_s_The_Lone_Ranger_has_poor_opening_weekend.htm
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Disney Studios now owns distribution rights to Iron Man
Disney purchases the distribution rights to several films.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_Studios_now_owns_distribution_rights_to_Iron_Man.htm
How Disney and Johnny Depp Dealt With "The Lone Ranger" Racism Problem
"[The] Native American community...is so behind this movie, it's fantastic," producer Jerry Bruckheimer said in a recent interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.
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Friday, July 5, 2013
Disney's Aulani receives environmental distinction
Aulani has been recognized internationally as a "green" resort.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_s_Aulani_receives_environmental_distinction.htm
Will Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Benefit From Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) Deal?
On Tuesday, both Hasbro, Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. stock rose slightly after the companies announced a new four-year agreement , under which Electronic Arts Inc. The deal, which extends the scope and length of an existing six-year agreement, will include new mobile versions of For those of you keeping track, this is the second third-party ... (more)
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Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Why...
They're baaaaack. The minions of Despicable Me , that is, and this time they're taking on The Lone Ranger .
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/comcast-corporation-cmcsa-the-walt-disney-company-dis-why?fromrss=1
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Pedestrian walkway between Saratoga Springs and Downtown Disney to be closed
Construction will be taking place between Saratoga Springs and Downtown Disney.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Pedestrian_walkway_between_Saratoga_Springs_and_Downtown_Disney_to_be_closed.htm
New scavenger hunt in play at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney World is taking a natural approach to its latest in-park scavenger-hunt experience.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
The Lone Ranger: Will dredging up dead genres continue to pay off for Disney?
You've got to hand it to Walt Disney Pictures. They took what was basically an extinct genre - the pirate movie - and spun the multi-billion dollar 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise out of it.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/the-lone-ranger-will-dredging-up-dead-genres-continue-to-pay-off-for-disney?fromrss=1
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Facts about Disney World
Walt Disney was one of the most beloved animators and storytellers that the world has ever known.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/facts-about-disney-world?fromrss=1
Orlando theme parks cast spell when the sun goes down
The summer heat and summer crowds can be a big deterrent to taking on Orlando's theme parks, but there's quite a show to be had when the sun goes down.
URL: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-orlando-theme-parks-at-night-roundup-20130702,0,798922.story?track=rss
Rumor: Spectromagic parade found in dumpsters?
Has the Spectromagic parade been scrapped?
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/Rumor_Spectromagic_parade_in_dumpsters.htm
Disney Keeps Getting Better And Better
In 2015, The Walt Disney Company plans to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland.
URL: http://www.topix.com/who/walt-disney/2013/07/disney-keeps-getting-better-and-better?fromrss=1
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger delays retirement
Originally scheduled to retire in 2015, Bob Iger has now agreed to stay at the helm of Disney until 2016.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Walt_Disney_Co_CEO_Bob_Iger_delays_retirement.htm
Monday, July 1, 2013
Rumor: Smurfs to replace E.T. at Universal Orlando
Rumors say that the E.T. ride could be rethemed around the Smurfs.
URL: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/universal/Rumor_Smurfs_to_replace_E_T_at_Universal_Orlando.htm