During this week's film exhibitor conference in Las Vegas, Joseph L. Kleiman test-drove John Lasseter's new film and found that there was a lot to like about this upcoming Pixar Animation Studios production...

Jim Hill talks about what the future may hold for this troubled WDW Value Resort. Which involves completing construction of the Legendary Years and then turning both sections into a family-friendly suites-based hotel...

Jim Hill shares the news that's been leaking out of Glendale since just before Christmas. Which is that the Mouse has recently revived its plans to add a Russia pavilion to Epcot's World Showcase...

The way Jim Hill hears it, "Star Tours 2.0" could be just the start. Hill shares what he's heard about a possible "Lucas Land" area going into Disney's Hollywood Studios as well as Mickey's efforts to land the broadcast rights to George's new "Star Wars" TV series...

Jeff Lange begins a two-part photo essay about Roger Rabbit, who was once one of the most visible characters at the Disney theme parks. Only to virtually drop from sight by the time the 1990s ended...

Animation legend Floyd Norman is back with another installment of his new series about the production of "The Jungle Book." This time around, Floyd talks about how Walt Disney almost cut "The Bare Necessities" out of the movie...

Jim Hill reviews this new DreamWorks Animation release, which opens in theaters nationwide tomorrow...

JHM guest columnist Dale Ward takes a fond look at this Hollywood landmark...

Jim Hill brings you an update on the 10th anniversary celebration for this Tony Award-winning musical. Which was kind of thrown off-schedule by last month's stagehands strike ...

Jim Hill shares some info about changes that appear to be in the works for the Mouse's virtual queuing system. Some that are pretty good, and some that are sure to upset right-to-privacy fans...

Jim Hill’s back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. In this week’s Why For column, he talks about why WDW isn’t going forward with construction of a 5th theme park, why “Song of the South” may soon be available for viewing online and how The Walt Disney Company plans on turning Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” into an evergreen...

Jim Hill reveals the hidden history of this soon-to-be-re-opening Tomorrowland attraction. Which only came about because the Ol' Mousetro was determined to "one up" the competition. Which -- back in 1958 -- was this recently rethemed Santa Monica amusement pier that had just been dubbed "Pacific Ocean Park" ...

According to Jim Hill, picking up a copy of this handsome Prestel Publishing hardcover is almost as good as taking a trip up to Canada to see this once-in-a-lifetime animation art exhibit in person. Almost...

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...

It's the joke that senior members of Mouse House management have never found to be all that funny. That it now costs so much to vacation at the WDW Resort they should probably change the name of the place to Wallet Disney World. (L to R) Larry Silverstein, president and CEO of Silverstein Properties; Mickey Mouse; Meg Crofton, president, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, U.S. and France; and Kathleen Taylor, president and CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Copyright Disney Enterprises...

Jim Hill talks about the plan that Disney Parks & Resorts has in the works to catch folks who are using bogus "Attraction Re-entry" tickets that they've purchased off of eBay. Which will involve scanning each individual FastPass for authenticity before the Mouse then allows that guest to enter a particular ride, show or attraction...

Wreck-It Ralph is in theaters November 2 nd From Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore comes “Wreck-It Ralph,” a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, Jr. (voice of Jack McBrayer), the good-guy star of their game who always gets to save the day. Tired of playing the role of a bad guy, Ralph takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a journey across the...

Rumors abound that Tony Baxter has just been tapped to oversee a redo of this Future World favorite which would finally re-unite Figment with his old friend. Jim Hill shares the news that just leaked out of Emeryville...

Jim Hill returns with even more answers to your Mouse-related questions. This time around, Jim addresses Disneyana fans' concerns with the growing number of Pixar-related rides & shows that are being added to the Disney theme parks...

Jim Hill reviews the latest volume in the Disney Archives storybook series. Which is illustrated with paintings that this Disney Legend created for the Studio’s 1953 release...

Want to get a sneak peek at what may be the next big thing from Disney Consumer Products? Then Jeff Lange suggests that you fly on out to the Disneyland Resort next weekend to attend the "Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg" signing & product release....

Jim Hill reviews Jeff Kurtti's latest project for Disney Editions. Which is a breezy but fun look at some of the treasures that WDFA has stashed away in its ARL...

Jim Hill looks back over this colorful cartoonist's dealings with the Walt Disney Company. He also talks up the personal appearances that Breathed will be making over the next two weeks to help support the launch of his new children's book...

Since he was without power for most of Friday, Jim Hill was unable to send along this column 'til just now. Which details what Disneyland would have been like if the "Disney Decade" plan had actually been followed as well as revealing which lucky JHM readers won the NYC "World of Disney" contest. ...

Jim Hill talks about the cost containment procedures that Mouse House managers put in place over the past nine months, as they prepared for the current economic downturn...

"The Incredibles" is set to hit theaters on Friday, and there's a ton of toys already on the shelves. With such a glut of product, how can you know what to buy? DTWM's taken a bullet for you this week, and sorted it out. PLUS!! Another JHM contest that could have you well supplied with "The Incredibles" toys....

Jim Hill talks about tonight's premiere of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" on the Disney Channel, the Walt Disney Company's latest attempt to make the corporation's core roup of characters that much more appealing to the next generation of consumers...

JHM's Q & A column returns after a long winter nap with answers to your questions about the Muppets, "Beauty and the Beast," the Disney Stores as well as revealing where a Dick Cheney joke can be found in "Ratatouille"...

As JHM guest writer Leo N. Holzer explains it, the folks at PDI / DreamWorks Animation labored mightily to make sure that the third "Shrek" movie looked like the first two films in this series. But just below that smooth CG surface, literally thousands of changes were made in order to enhance the look of this picture as well as improve its animation...

JHM takes you to NYC's Jacob Javits Center for yesterday's big announcement. Where Disney Consumer Products finally revealed the name of the actress who'll be doing all of the talking for J.M. Barrie's (formerly) silent sprite from now on...

In honor of the recent re-opening of this DCA dark ride, Jim Hill points out some unique recycling that the Imagineers did with this Hollywood Pictures Backlot attraction. Not to mention an internet-based in-joke that's really pretty "Cool"...

Jim Hill reviews Linda Sunshine's latest making-of book, which uses concept art & character designs to illustrate how DreamWorks Animation’s latest came together...

In the first installment of a new two-part JHM series, Illusion Designer Jim Steinmeyer reveals what it took to pull together this new "Disney Live" production. From its initial concept right down to the two talented newcomers who actually perform most of the illusions in this show...

Jim Hill talks about Pixar's on-going frustration with the Imagineers. Who seem far more interested in protecting their own jobs than they do with delivering a quality product for the theme parks ...

Jim Hill reviews Thomas Schumacher & Jeff Kurtti's interactive introduction to the theater. Which uses stories & images from various Disney Theatrical productions to reveal what's actually involved with putting on a professional show ...

Jim Hill chats with Bradley James, the co-star of this hit BBC One fantasy series. Which began airing on Sunday nights on NBC earlier this summer...

Do you think that DreamWorks Animation's announcement of that Christmas special on ABC signals the beginning of the end for the "Shrek" franchise? Think again, folks. Jim Hill talks about all of the other "Shrek" -related projects that are currently in DW's development pipeline...

Jim Hill talks about all of the finger-pointing that's going on in Burbank & Emeryville, as execs try to find someone to blame for this Pixar picture's perceived under-performance ...

During a recent trip to Southern California, Jim dropped by USH and discovered that lots of changes have been made to both the Upper & Lower Lot...

As Disneyana fans get ready to mourn Pleasure Island's passing, Eric M. Davis of Orlando Fun Tickets looks back on another Orlando area attraction which closed in December of 2003 ...

Jim Hill talks up the talented trio of performers that have just joined the cast of this long-running Disney Theatrical production, which continues on at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre...

DTWM takes a look at the imported "Gashapon" figures based on the Mario vs Donkey Kong video game....

Jim Hill wonders why more people aren’t talking about Carmen Esquer’s article for Disney twenty-three magazine. Which features an in-depth interview with Nathan Greno & Byron Howard, “Rapunzel” ‘s new directors. PLUS Does Jerry Bruckheimer has another franchise in the works?...

Animation legend Floyd Norman kicks off a brand-new series for JHM about the production of "Toy Story 2." In his first installment, Floyd talks about this project's very humble origins. Back when "The Sequel" was just supposed to be a direct-to-video release...

Jim Hill talks about the site that Buena Vista Home Entertainment set up to help promote this Mouse-produced horror movie. Which features an interactive guide to serial killers as well as an online game where you can then pretend to be a vicious crocodile that eats machine-gun-toting mercenaries...

Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim talks about how Disney Consumer Products tries to influence the films that the studio makes, why you weren't able to spy any naughty bits in "Mulan" 's skinny dipping scene as well as where exactly in "Chicken Little" do Disney animators make fun of "Herbie - Fully Loaded"...

Jim Hill shares what he knows about the Sunshine Plaza redo. How this affectionate recreation of 1920s LA will also allow Disney to double the amount of retail space found towards the front of this troubled theme park...

Do you want to visit an exciting tourist destination that's loaded with lots of new highly themed environments? Then JHM guest writer Josh Edwards suggest that you bypass the Mouse and head for the Middle East. Dubai, to be specific...

... may be some man's fantasy. But for Lady F., it's just another day at the office. This Hollywood insider now concludes her on-the-set report on the production of a few key scenes from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." WARNING! This story contains spoilers ...

Ah, the things you can learn while attending a children's book signing. Jim Hill reveals what Berkeley Breathed said about Gore Verbinski's current attitude toward pirates as well as what Robert Zemeckis' first big project for Walt Disney Pictures may be...