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“Waking Sleeping Beauty” pays tribute to Roy E. Disney’s creative legacy

Jim Hill — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares his thoughts on the passing of this Disney Legend as well as talking up Don Hahn & Peter Schneider’s new documentary. Which does an excellent job of illuminating the role that Walt's nephew played in reviving feature animation...(read more)

Tube Tuesday: Xmas marks the spot for the Muppets in 2009

Jim Hill — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

According to Jim Hill, last week’s viral version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” is just the start of a holiday season that’s jam-packed with Muppety goodness...(read more)

London’s original musical “Mary” is now Broadway’s newest nanny

Jim Hill — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with Laura Michelle Kelly, the Oliver Award-winning actress who has just begun appearing at the New Amsterdam Theatre in Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s long-running production...(read more)

AquaDuck to bring theme park thrills out onto the high seas

Jim Hill — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reports in from last Thursday’s Disney Cruise Line press event. Which talked up some of the more innovative features that will be found on the Disney Dream, the newest ship in the DCL fleet...(read more)

What sort of perks are in the works for the Disney Dream?

Scott Liljenquist — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In advance of Disney Cruise Line's big announcement today in NYC, Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips shares his observations about the next ship to join the fleet...(read more)

Tourists mob Muppets & Mouse shops, snatch up last “Mermaid” tickets

Jim Hill — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reports in from NYC. Where – based on what’s been going on at FAO Schwartz, World of Disney and the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – the economy appears to be on the mend...(read more)

Will showing selected scenes from “The Princess and the Frog” finally silence this film’s critics?

Jim Hill — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill writes about the new tack that Walt Disney Animation Studios is taking with the promotion of its new hand-drawn animated feature. Which involves screening footage from “The Princess and the Frog” at events that will be attended by African-American opinion makers...(read more)

When it comes to fun Fourth of July festivities, O-town is the “Oooh” & “Aaah” capital of the USA

Courtney Mills — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Courtney Mills of Orlando Fun Tickets takes a look at the fireworks displays & concerts that will be presented at Central Florida’s theme parks this Friday & Saturday...(read more)

Tune Thursday: Fresh faces add new fun to Broadway’s “The Little Mermaid”

Jim Hilll — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Manhattanites mob the Muppet Whatnot Workshop

Jim Hill — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reports in from FAO Schwarz's flagship store, where holiday shoppers are paying top dollar for the opportunity to create their very own Muppet...(read more)