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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: Mickey always plans a few moves ahead when it comes to Walt Disney World

Jim Hill

There have been lots of looky-loos lately over that Fantasyland Forest construction fence. Which has resulted in an equally large number of theories floating around online about what's currently going on with this $300 million project. Take - for example - all that soil that's been piled up towards...

on23 Aug 2010
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: 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: Monday Mouse Watch: What to make of Mickey’s mixed signals

Jim Hill

It’s been quite a month for the Mouse, don’t you think? Inside of one single 30 day span, The Walt Disney Company has: Revealed that it would be spending $4 billion to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its library of 5000 characters At the D23 EXPO , the Studios announced a new production label...

on5 Oct 2009

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

Blog Post: Mickey always plans a few moves ahead when it comes to Walt Disney World

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

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

Blog Post: Monday Mouse Watch: What to make of Mickey’s mixed signals