Search results matching tags 'Disney' and 'Imagineering'

Cars Land construction continues, Golden Vine Winery to close in January

Jim Hill — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he’s heard about the DCA redo project. Including the upcoming three month-long rehab of this theme park’s high-end eatery...(read more)

Keep an eagle eye out for The Haunted Mansion’s Hatbox Ghost

Jim Hill — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder what became of this infamous AA figure? Jim Hill shares what he knows about the alleged final resting place of Ol’ Hatbox...(read more)

"The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World" will give you a renewed appreciation of the WDW Resort

Jim Hill — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews Susan Veness’ new paperback, which features over 600 seldom-told tales about the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom...(read more)

Monster Mansion comes roaring back to life at Six Flags Over Georgia

Jim Hill — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

WDI panel to be a high point of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ 20th anniversary celebration

Jim Hill — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill showcases some early DHS construction shots as he talks up next Friday’s festivities at the studio theme park...(read more)

Seldom-seen concept art a highlight of "The Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland"

Jim Hill — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill checks out the latest volume in Alex Wright's "Imagineering Field Guide" series and finds that this 128-page paperback does an excellent job of summing up the history & the appeal of the Happiest Place on Earth...(read more)

Disney World postpones Fantasyland's facelift

Jim Hill — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Citing concerns over the economy, Mouse House managers have quietly pushed back a project that was to have revitalized the most popular section at WDW's oldest theme park. Jim Hill has the details...(read more)

"Marching Along, We're Adventurers. Singing the Song of Adventurers ..."

Jim Hill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Before the lights go out on PI tomorrow night, Jim Hill looks back at his favorite spot on that Island. Which is the Adventurers Club...(read more)

Monday Mouse Watch : The Adventurers Club gets ready for its exit while the American Idol Experience delays its entrance

Jim Hill — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about all of the changes that have been made at this Pleasure Island institution. He also shares what he knows about Disney's decision to push back the opening of DHS's newest attraction...(read more)

The Adventurers Club that we almost got

Jim Hill — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about how WDI's original plans for Pleasure Island were changed to due to cost concerns. He also reminds JHM readers about Peter David's map-mailing campaign to save the Adventurers Club...(read more)