The Huffington Post has a list of 10 things not to do at Walt Disney World – or for that matter at Disneyland, Disneyland Paris etc.
They start off with: don’t sleep in and get to the park late, continuing with expecting to do it all (Disney World is huge), and assuming that every ride is appropriate for every age.
The Atlantic is running a piece on Disney and Star Wars that seems conflicted between initial skepticism and finally potential optimism. It begins:
When Disney announced that it was releasing a new Star Wars trilogy, many fans, understandably, pumped their hands in the air and yelled “Nooooo!” What was once a cool Hollywood maverick of a saga had already been brand-extended nearly past recognition: first with the CGI-“enhanced” versions of the originals in the ‘90s, then the Jar Jar Binks-addled prequels, followed by the 3-D theatrical re-releases and a critically-panned animated movie. So it was totally valid to suspect that along with Lucasfilm’s holdings and rights (those went to Disney for $4.05 billion), the franchise had also, finally, sold its soul.
David Fincher Says Differences Over Casting And Disney’s Corporate Culture Stalled ‘20,000 Leagues Under The Sea’. When will we see 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? Anyone’s guess now.
Construction was completed on the Metro line extension that will connect Shanghai Disney Resort to the city’s subway network and test operations are expected to begin next year, Shanghai Shentong Metro Group said today.
Read more: http://www.ecns.cn/2014/09-15/134544.shtml
The Walt Disney Company in South Africa explains why the Mouse House will be targeting small children as young as 4 watching Disney’s TV channels on DStv with commercial advertising.
http://www.channel24.co.za/TV/News/Disney-on-DStv-to-start-showing-ads-to-small-children-20140912
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is a one-of-a-kind celebration of chilling, family friendly fun. From Friday, Sept. 12, through Friday, October 31, guests will explore their spooky Disney Side…
http://www.eturbonews.com/50266/disneyland-resort-shows-spooky-disney-side
The Tragic Reason Why Disney Movies Rarely Have Mother Characters is they are often about having to grow up quickly. The other factor may be the tragic way Walt Disney lost his mother.
Read more: http://www.eonline.com/news/578704/the-tragic-reason-why-disney-movies-rarely-have-mother-characters
Walt Disney Co is adding a new attraction based on the movie “Frozen” to its Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida. The Norway Pavilion will host the attraction.
Disneyland Paris will celebrate its 2017 25th anniversary by making major investments including the creation of a new Star Wars themed attraction.
Billboard reports that the Deadmau5’s trademark battle has cost him dearly:
Deadmau5 — aka Joel Zimmerman — unleashed fury upon The Walt Disney Company in early September for opposing his attempt to register a trademark of the signature mouse head he wears while performing.
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