Search results matching tags 'Disney' and 'Disney Parks & Resorts'

Tiny decorations have a huge impact when it comes to the Christmastime version of Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Boats

Jim Hill — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with David Caranci, manager of Resort Enhancement at the Disneyland Resort about the story-driven decorating decisions that he & his team make while getting this 1955 Original ready for the holidays...(read more)

Tune Tuesday: Disney to celebrate the performing arts in 2010

Jim Hill — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some of the domain names that The Walt Disney Company has recently registered. Which hint at some new events that are currently in the works for the theme parks...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch: Meet Alan Bergman, Disney’s leader of the brand

Jim Hill — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about some of the management changes that Rich Ross made last week. In particular how Disney Studios' new chairman is looking to update the way the Mouse House markets its movies...(read more)

Let George Do It: One-time WDW busboy becomes Disneyland’s newest president

Jim Hill — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill looks back over this Park & Resorts vet's 38-year-long career with the Company. In particular why George Kalogridis was chosen to help guide the Disneyland Resort through its upcoming transitional period...(read more)

The Muppets lead the way with Disney Parks & Resorts' new "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" promotion

Jim Hill — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up this new Walt Disney Company initiative. Which hopes to inspire a million people to do volunteer work in their local communities...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch: Will Pop Century be rebranded as Disney's Animation Inn and Suites?

Jim Hill — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Will Disney World's new "Buy 4 Get 3 FREE!" promotion really be enough to get you to book a trip to Orlando in early 2009?

Jim Hill — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about that new WDW incentive program that Bob Iger revealed as part of yesterday's earnings call. Which includes a free $200 Disney Gift Card for those who buy a vacation package before December 20th...(read more)

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

Jim Hill — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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)

Is everything on display in DCA's "Blue Sky Cellar" actually going to get built? Maybe. Maybe not

Jim Hill — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this week's "Why For," Jim Hill looks back over the history of the Disney Parks & Resorts at the rides, shows and attraction (some of them announced by Walt Disney himself) that ultimately didn't get built...(read more)

WDW officials knew that '09 was going to be a real challenge

Jim Hill — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)