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Disney hopes that our next Commander-in-Chief can inspire some consumer confidence

According to Jim Hill, Mickey doesn't really care who the next President is. Just as long as this guy can then convince the American people to once again start planning trips to Anaheim & Orlando Read More...

Posted Monday, November 03, 2008 12:00 AM | 20 Comments

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Will the Credit Crunch & tech troubles trip up Disney's new Blu-ray push ?

As the Hi-Def version of "Sleeping Beauty" hits store shelves today, Jim Hill talks about some of the issues that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has been dealing with lately Read More...

Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 12:00 AM | 23 Comments

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Tune Thursday : Is Disney getting ready to launch a new record label?

Jim Hill has some interesting info on Lyric Street, Disney Music's Nashville-based operation. Which appears to be gearing up for a launch of a second imprint Read More...

Posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:00 AM | 3 Comments

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Woo Hoo ! "The Simpsons Ride" officially opens at Universal Studios Florida

JHM was there yesterday as the bright yellow ribbon was cut and celebrities, dignitaries & guests all surged in experience this brand-new attraction Read More...

Posted Friday, May 16, 2008 12:00 AM | 8 Comments

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Does WDI plan on gagging our next Commander-in-Chief as part of the 2009 redo of WDW's "Hall of Presidents" ?

Jim Hill shares what he's heard about the upcoming revamp of this Magic Kingdom attraction. To be specific, how the Imagineers are looking to shave a few minutes off of the running time of this 36-year-old Liberty Square show Read More...

Posted Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:00 AM | 50 Comments