Posts tagged with: "disney"

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Is Disney working on a 'Lost' attraction?

At this year's PaleyFest—a gathering of broadcast industry leaders—executive producers of the ABC hit show "Lost" fielded questions about the last season of the show. The most interest bit to come out of this? Disney is considering a 'Lost Island' for Disneyland. If they... [More]

Disney takes up $2.25 billion credit agreement

Walt Disney Co. on Thursday entered into a new $2.25 three-year credit agreement with unspecified (at least as far as the AP release is concerned) lenders. The new agreement replaces one of the same amount--but spanning the time of four years--that expired Monday of... [More]

Walt Disney World providing wait times by text

Disney has opened a web portal where Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort guests can sign up to receive up-to-date wait times, operating hours, and more via text message. Would-be guests can sign up for the text notifications and select what day or days... [More]

Disney working on $1 billion 'next gen' project

Walt Disney Co. is quietly working on a highly secretive technology project that is expected to catapult the company's theme parks and resorts into the 21st century. While details on the project are slim, it is internally being called the "next generation experience" or... [More]

Disney unveils retro merch for 55th anniversary

Disney recently unveiled their merchandise lineup for 2010. 2010, as many of you may know, is the 55th anniversary of the opening of Disneyland park and Disney is celebrating with a full lineup of retro-styled merchandizing. The retro-themed lineup includes a photo album, jumbo... [More]

Disney developing 'Lost' ride?

Though firmly grounded in the rumor mill, it seems likely that Disney is workshopping a ride based on the popular ABC (which Disney owns) show Lost. The rumor comes courtesy of Movieline's unnamed mole who stated that some Imagineers were gossiping about the ride's... [More]

OSHA fines Walt Disney Co. for monorail crash

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Walt Disney Co. following the death of a monorail driver in the collision that took place at Walt Disney World in July 2009. OSHA has proposed a fine of $44,000 in penalties against Disney. The fine... [More]

Roy Edward Disney dies at 79

Roy Edward Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, died this week at age 79. Roy passed away Wednesday at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach due to complications with his long-time battle against stomach cancer. In addition to his many philanthropic ventures, Roy... [More]

Walt Disney's grandson arrested

Patrick Disney Miller, Walt Disney's grandson, was taken into custody Wednesday morning by Los Angeles Police for "possession of a firearm by a felon" and illegally selling ammunition. Police served a search warrant for Miller's home in Woodland HIlls, CA at around 5:30 a.m.... [More]

Disney tests new meet-and-greet queue system

Disney has begun testing a new meet-and-greet queueing system this week at Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. Instructions posted at the meet-and-greet direct parents to wait in line while their children play in an adjacent playground. When a certain point in the queue is... [More]

Disney phasing out deals as economy recovers

Disney CEO Robert Iger stated today that his company will begin phasing out discounts and deals currently offered as the economy improves throughout 2010. This turn from vistor-seeking to profit-seeking was seen most recently when both Walt Disney World and Disneyland increased the price... [More]

Disney releases Epcot tilt-shift video

Disney is following up its first tilt-shift video (celebrating The Magic Kingdom's 38th birthday) with another tilt-shift video--this time showing off Epcot. The occasion cited is something of a pre-celebratory kick-off to Walt Disney's birthday on December 5. Take a look at the video... [More]

Disney tourist arrested for fake bomb threat

A German tourist visiting Walt Disney World this week was arrested on the charge of making a false bomb threat while in The Magic Kingdom. The tourist, Jochen Naumann of Leipzig, Germany, allegedly told a Disney employee that he had two bombs in his... [More]

Shanghai Disneyland to be smaller than expected

The National Development and Reform Commission let loose information about the recently green-lit Shanghai Disneyland, pegging the park's initial size at around 287 acres--24 acres smaller than China's other Disney park, Hong Kong Disneyland. Prior to the release of this information there had been... [More]

Happy 81st birthday, Mickey Mouse!

Mickey Mouse is celebrating his 81st birthday today. Though not yet technically "Mickey Mouse," Steamboat Willie first make his public debut on November 18, 1928 before transforming into the Mouse we know today. Thus, Mickey's official birthday is celebrated each year on November 18.... [More]

Disney increases swine-flu prevention measures

Disney has gone the extra mile to ensure that park guests are as well protected from the H1N1 virus--and other viruses--as possible. Disney is displaying posters at various locations around the parks reminding guests to cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing and to... [More]

Space Mountain's soft (re)open at Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom held a soft opening for a lucky few guests this past weekend. Early thoughts on the opening from the guests in attendance seem to agree that the attraction is very similar to the Space Mountain of... [More]

Disney shaking things up on the corporate level

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in a press release today that Disney Executive Vice President and CFO Tom Staggs (image left) will be switching job titles with Jay Rasulo (image right), current Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. So now Staggs will... [More]

Disney offers DVC members free annual passes

In celebration of the opening of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney Vacation Club members are being offerred the chance to snag four annual passes gratis. This "Castle to Castle" promotion offers DVC members who purchase 100 vacation points at the new resort... [More]

Disney to install 'water coaster' on Disney Dream cruise ship

Lifthill doesn't usually report on the happenings of Disney Cruise Line, but this tid-bit warrants notice: Disney is set to install a high-speed flume ride on its newest ship, the Disney Dream. Dubbed the "Aqua Duck," it will be the first of its kind.... [More]

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