May, 2009

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Jim Hill

"The Art of the Walt Disney World Resort" is worth going out of your way for

Posted 05-27-2009

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Jim Hill reviews Jeff Kurtti & Bruce Gordon’s latest book. Which features some spectacular sketches & concept paintings for WDW rides and resorts that were never built...
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"Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?"

Posted 05-26-2009

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Jim Hill talks about the neat invitation that he and Nancy got last Thursday while covering an “Up” press event in Boston...
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Why the bloom is never off the rose at Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival

Posted 05-21-2009

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Jim Hill chats with Eric Darden, horticultural manager for this WDW annual event. Who reveals what goes on after-hours so that Guests will always see beautiful bedding plants whenever they attend this 75-day-long festival...
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"Now it's time to say goodbye ... " : Remembering Wayne Allwine (1947 - 2009)

Posted 05-20-2009

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Jim Hill reflects on the lifetime & career of this Disney Legend. Who passed away this past Monday due to complications from diabetes...
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"From the Deep Blue Sea to the Great White Way" charts Ariel's journey to Broadway

Posted 05-20-2009

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Jim Hill reviews Michael Lassell’s latest making-of book for Disney Theatrical Productions. Which reveals how Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” went from being an Academy Award-winning animated feature to becoming a popular musical for the stage...
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Monster Mansion comes roaring back to life at Six Flags Over Georgia

Posted 05-18-2009

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Jim Hill brings you a report from the press preview for this newly enhanced & restored attraction. Which -- FYI -- features a surprising amount of numbers to The Walt Disney Company...
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Controversial cartoon characters come up for bid in next week's S/R Laboratories auction

Posted 05-15-2009

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If you're easily offended, maybe you shouldn't look at today's JHM article. Which features somewhat infamous images from "Fantasia," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Song of the South"...
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D23 unveils its Summer 2009 Special Events calendar, with Disney-related fun being offered all around the country in the coming months

Posted 05-14-2009

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Jim Hill shares the latest news coming out of “The Official Community for Disney Fans.” Which will be presenting private screenings as well as offering exclusive backstage experiences all over the U.S. now through September...
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Monster Plantation's makeover nearly complete, revamped attraction opens this Saturday

Posted 05-14-2009

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Jim Hill talks about this popular Six Flags Over Georgia dark ride. Which – after 7 months of renovations – is about to invite its very first Guests to attend a newly enhanced Monster pic-nic...
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Say "Yup" to "Up" : Pixar's latest is a charming mix of heartbreak, hope and hilarity

Posted 05-13-2009

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Jim Hill reviews this new Pete Docter film. Which uses colorful characters, faraway places & over-the-top action sequences as a way to illustrate what’s really important in life. WARNING ! This review contains SPOILERS. So read at your own peril !...
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Set phasers on fun: “Star Trek” reboot is really a kick

Posted 05-08-2009

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Jim Hill reviews this sure-to-be summer blockbuster. Which is a hugely entertaining reimagining of this sci-fi franchise...
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Tune Thursday: Disney’s “The Lion King” gets ready to roar in Las Vegas

Posted 05-08-2009

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Jim Hill talks with Deborah Warren, publicist for this brand-new production of the acclaimed stage musical. In particular discussing the many challenges that Disney Theatrical faced while setting up shop at the Mandalay Bay Resort...
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Walt Disney and the 1964 World’s Fair” is a must-have for Mouse House music fans

Posted 05-06-2009

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Jim Hill reviews the 5-disc set that Walt Disney Records recently released. Which features recreations of the full soundtracks for those four shows that the Imagineers designed & built for the 1964 New York World’s Fair ...
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Tube Tuesday: Disney's "Princess Protection Program" to debut on DVD ASAP

Posted 05-05-2009

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Jim Hill talks about the unusual retail tact that the Company is taking with this new Disney Channel Original. Which is to have a DVD version of this TV movie available for purchase a mere four days after “Princess Protection Program” initially airs on that cable channel...

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