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Blog Post: Disney World unveils its more boy-friendly plans for the Fantasyland expansion project

Jim Hill

There's this story which dates back to the Fall of 1984. About how Michael Eisner - right after he'd been installed as the new head of Walt Disney Productions - brought his son, Breck along when Eisner did his very first walk-through of WED. And based on this then-14-year-old boy's enthusiastic...

on18 Jan 2011
Blog Post: Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Jim Hill

First up, Mark K. writes to ask about WDW ’s Night Kingdom / Jungle Trek project: There was considerable talk several years back about a potential 5th park opening but I have heard no mention of it recently. Did the recession and the decision to remake fantasy land doom this project? Dear Mark K. – There...

on4 Jun 2010
Blog Post: How a Toon Elevator helped Mickey Mouse learn how to talk

Jim Hill

By now, you’ve no doubt seen those online videos that made many a theme park fan go gaga. Where a few lucky Guests – as they were making a stop at Mickey’s House at Disneyland earlier this week – suddenly found themselves face-to-face with a NextGen walkaround character. A Mickey Mouse who not only addressed...

on7 May 2010
Blog Post: The WDW Resort is looking for a few dozen new Disney Princesses

Jim Hill

Have you ever dreamed of being a Disney Princess ? Of being one of those Cast Members who gets to interact with the public while you’re dressed as Cinderella, Princess Aurora or Belle? Well, if so, now might be a good time to buff up your resume. For – even as Walt Disney Imagineering filed those Notices...

on24 Feb 2010
Blog Post: Electrical Parade” unplugged, sent back East as DCA preps for “Disney’s World of Color”

Jim Hill

It was kind of interesting hearing the reaction yesterday when Meg Crofton , president of The Walt Disney World Resort , revealed that the “ Main Street Electrical Parade ” would be returning to the Magic Kingdom this summer. When Ms. Crofton initially made this announcement at WDW’s “What’s New, What...

on11 Feb 2010
Blog Post: Toon Tuesday : Are you ready for the walkaround versions of the Disney Fairies ?

Jim Hill

I'm sure that you're familiar with the animated version of Tinker Bell that appeared from Walt Disney Productions' 1951 release, " Peter Pan " ... Copyright Disney. All Rights Reserved ... not to mention the live-action version of this pixie that periodically appears in fireworks displays ... Photo by...

on5 May 2008

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Blog Post: Disney World unveils its more boy-friendly plans for the Fantasyland expansion project

Blog Post: Will Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter soon be making appearances at Disney’s theme parks?

Blog Post: How a Toon Elevator helped Mickey Mouse learn how to talk

Blog Post: The WDW Resort is looking for a few dozen new Disney Princesses

Blog Post: Electrical Parade” unplugged, sent back East as DCA preps for “Disney’s World of Color”

Blog Post: Toon Tuesday : Are you ready for the walkaround versions of the Disney Fairies ?