By popular demand, the Main Street Electrical Parade, which returned to Magic Kingdom in June as part of Summer Nightastic!, will continue an open-ended run beyond its original end date of August 14. According to Park Vice President Phil Holmes, the parade's return has been "an overwhelmin

In addition to the previously released dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, other 2010 holiday happenings at Walt Disney World have been announced. The Magic Kingdom's Castle Dreamlights begin the same night as the first Christmas Party on November 8. Over in Disney's Hollywoo

Senior Editor Debra Martin Koma takes a look at the new "Spirited Beasts" exhibit in the Japan pavilion in Epcot in the AllEars Team Blog.

"Epcot IllumiNated" -- A different view of Epcot's IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is captured in this week's Photo of the Week, taken by Brian Crawford, and submitted by Catherine Crawford of Opelika, Alabama.

The AllEars Picture This! Photo Bloggers (Barrie Brewer, Scott Thomas, and Lisa Berton) continue to share their favorite photos, tips on getting memorable Disney photos and even some fun and games! This week's picture of the week features ART at World.

About a week ago, my friend Diana (@Mulan1998 on twitter and a COOL person) mentioned how much she would love to see a Retro Disney Channel, or something like it. We got to talking, and then I mentioned it on...

Brodie is a illustrator, comedy writer, and Disney fan. He runs the excellent tribute site WorldFamousJungleCruise.com. Brodie has decided to take on Disney's Princess divas and re-imagine them as superheroes drawing inspiration from super-fashions of around the same time their Continue readi

For the last couple weeks, I've been hinting of an exciting new project. I've been working behind the scenes to get everything show ready and now I'm ready to draw back the curtain. "Dispatch from Disneyland: The Fireworks Spot and Continue reading Take $10 off $50 at Sharpe

So, it's been hot in my house the past few days. The air conditioner has been on the fritz here and it's been well into the 90s this week, so I've been sweating my little patootie off! So, I want to think about something cooler. Much cooler...and wetter... What better place to dre

The lead singer (and much of the background voices) behind The Archies (whose "Sugar, Sugar" edged out "Hey Jude" for the number one song of 1969), the vocals behind "I'm a Pepper, You're a Pepper," "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing,"

Congratulations, you made it to Wednesday. Here's are a couple funny videos to get you over the hump and moving toward the weekend. The Incredible Deflating President Lincoln I don't know about you, but that had me laughing for a Continue reading Take $10 off $50 at SharperImage.com!

Herbert Ryman was working on Disneyland projects right up to the time of Walt's death in 1966, doing quite a bit of artwork for both the New Orleans Square and New Tomorrowland expansions. It seems only natural, then, that Herb would begin work on Walt Disney World when development began on the

Stephen McPherson who came to ABC in 2004 and is credited with leading the network to great ratings and excellent TV programs (like LOST and Modern Family) has abruptly resigned from the Walt Disney Company. This comes on the eve Continue reading Take $10 off $50 at SharperImage.com! Expires

From the Disney Channel, in 1988: It's hard to believe that 1988 was the last time the Disney company publicly celebrated Mickey's birthday in this case, his 60th. Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, Disney park celebrations were often centered on specific anniversaries or events. In 198

Last Wednesday on Late Show with David Letterman , among the show's highlights was Bill Murray going for a swim in a New York dumpster. But the highlight for me was the song Paul Shaffer and the band played right after "The Top 10 Things Overheard on Lindsay Lohan 's First Night in

As each day passes of your vacation, you begin to wonder if you are on vacation or in boot camp. The expression "I need a vacation after my vacation" has never rung more true than at Disney. I thought it would be fun to write about all of my favorite moments and places where I ...

Former participants and winners from Survivor, Amazing Race, and Big Brother assemble at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove A large group of past winners, heroes and villains of Survivor got together at Discovery Cove in Orlando for a day of outwitting, outplaying, Continue reading Take $10 off $

A visit to the Studio Ghibli museum is definitely on my bucket list. The museum, which animation master Hayao Miyazaki created to showcase the art and architecture of his films, is located outside of Tokyo, Japan which makes it the Continue reading Take $10 off $50 at SharperImage.com! Expir

The 911 tape for the heavily reported on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey evacuation has been released. On it, one of the ride's passengers claims they had been kept waiting 15 minutes in an uncomfortable position without any notice Continue reading Take $10 off $50 at SharperImage

I wrote in today's Disneyland Resort Update (http://www.mouseplanet.com/9331/DisneylandResortUpdate) about the confusing information Disney has published about this year's Halloween Party, with different pages of the official Disneyland site providing differentand in some cases contradictor

Oh Buzz, get over yourself By 1959, Herb Ryman had been working on Disneyland projects at WED Enterprises for several years. Walt's studio was always big on cross-pollination, though, and when the Studio side needed a fine art painting done for The Shaggy Dog they called Herb. The film was Disn

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Potentially interesting news from the excellent organization Monorails.org, mentions a new spurline to be added near the Ticket and Transportation Center. This short track extension will contain a new switch, a place to house a work tractor (used to push/pull Continue reading Take $10 off $5

Patricia Zohn, author of the recent Vanity Fair profile of Disney's Ink&Paint women, has dug up another gem. This video produced by the Walt Disney Studios to promote CalArts has rarely been seen. CalArts, of course, was given Continue reading Take $10 off $50 at SharperImage.com! Ex

Disney has made a big investment in Massively MultiPlayer Role Playing Games (MMRPGs) over the last 10 years or so. VMK, Pirates, Cars, Pixie Hollow, and Toontown have all be successes on various levels. It certainly made sense at the Continue reading Take $10 off $50 at SharperImage.com! Ex

With it's sister property Disneyland in the middle of a three year dispute with Unite Here, one of its dozen or so labor unions, Walt Disney World has come to the table to negotiate a new contract. As you might Continue reading Take $10 off $50 at SharperImage.com! Expires 7-31-10 at mid

Ryman sketch for Adventures Thru Inner Space In my most recent piece about Imagineer Herb Ryman, I mentioned how Ryman initially designed the "Mighty Microscope" of Monsanto's Adventures Thru Inner Space to resemble an antique microscope that had belonged to his father. Ryman's fa

News and Rumors are gathered from various different websites. All rumors are rumors and are to be taken as such. Lot's of great News and Rumors this week! Plenty to discuss! News Via Napoli , the new restaurant in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot is expected to open Aug. 5 th . A

It's hard to believe I am nearing the 500 post mark, especially as I have been such a BAD boy with blog updates of late. I'm such a cyclical blogger, and it drives me CRAZY! I wish I was more...

Episode 752 is now available for download. Sponsored By: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa&Mike Scopa Topics : Listener Questions Running Time : 30:00 [...]

This week's show features a recap of Trace and Lisa's recent wedding planning session at WDW. www.thosedarncats.net [...]

Dallas in getting a what? The Disney Dudes are joined by a Triviateer for a new segment, voice mails and a Skurvy Monkey Iron Man II review. Make all your friends listen to the show! Please and thank you! Don't forget to stop by the DPN and join in on all the fun. www.thedpn.com [...]

Episode 751 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Topics : Listener Questions Today, we answer listener questions while we're off on vacation! Running [...]

Happy Monday, everyone! Let's make this a great week! Today Pam discusses her recent trip to both Universal Studios Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Walt Disney World. She discusses her thoughts on the theming, crowds, and staying on-site at Universal. We also discuss her stays at both Disne [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #180 for the week of July 25, 2010. This past month, the streets of Harambe Village in Africa in Disney's Animal Kingdom came to life with a brand new, special [...]

Episode 750 is now available for download. Presented by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa , &Gavin Ferguson Topics : Gavin's Trip Report Today, Gavin [...]

Happy Friday! I'm so glad to be back talking Disney with you! Thanks so much for listening! Today I discuss the highlights of my recent trip to Walt Disney World for 10 days during July, 2010. We stayed at Pop Century, had driving issues on the way down, experienced Summer Nightastic, met with [...]

Episode 749 is now available for download. Sponsored By: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Hosts : Matt Hochberg&Mike Scopa Topics : Listener Questions Jessica from NC refers to Live Show 44:June 27, 2010 and giv [...]

Now that Lisa and Trace have seen Toy Story 3, it's time to rehash a little further. For show notes and discussion, please visit http://www.thosedarncats.net/ . [...]

Episode 748 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa , Mike Newell , Annette Owens ,& Tim Krasniewski Topics : [...]

Today we are pumped to share some audio that we recorded with Matt Hochberg from the WDW Today Podcast as well as StudiosCentral.com. We talk about all things Disney as well as other fun topics with Matt during our 12-Hour Live Be Our Guest Podcast to benefit the Give Kids The World Village! Thank [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #179 for the week of July 18, 2010. Walt Disney World traces much of its roots to the original Disneyland in California. And with July 17 marking Disneyland's [...]

We are so honored to have Stacey Aswad from Walt Disney World Resort TV joining us today! This is an interview we recorded live with Stacey during our 12-Hour Live Be Our Guest WDW Podcast Show to benefit Give Kids The World Village! We talk about how Stacey landed the job as the host of ... [...]

Episode 747 is now available for download. Presented by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa , Mike Newell , Annette Owens ,& AJ Topics : 2010 Food And W [...]

Episode 746 is now available for download. Sponsored By: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Hosts : Matt Hochberg Topics : Listener Questions Liz from Virginia asks whether she should go to StarWars Weekend over Memorial [...]

What better way to celebrate Bastille Day than by listening to odds and ends of Disneyland Paris audio? First, though, we have a few words about the re-naming and new backstory for Prince Charming Carousel in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Parents, be warned! More show notes and discussi [...]

Today we are playing some audio we took during our Live 12-Hour Be Our Guest Podcast to benefit Give Kids The World Village! Thank you for supporting our fundraiser to help these kids who could really use some magic! Today you will hear an interview with "Yehaa" Bob Jackson who performs W [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #178 for the week of July 11, 2010. Walt Disney's "Florida Project" brought to Orlando the magic of Disneyland, and plans that would expand upon that [...]

Episode 745 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Glen Sonoda , April Baker ,& Jeanine Topics : EO 2.0 Today, the boys&a [...]

First, a little news regarding the new restaurant at the Italy Pavilion and Free Dining, then your feedback regarding our Pixar movie reviews. Speaking of which, we finally wrap up our discussion, tally up the ratings and determine once and for all the definitive ranking of all 11 Pixar films. You [...]

Episode 744 is now available for download. Presented by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa ,& Mike Newell Topics : Dinner And A Show Today, the panel giv [...]

Today's podcast was recording live during our 12-Hour Be Our Guest Podcast to benefit Give Kids The World Village. Thank you to all who participated and donated, as we came together to raise over $1,800.00 for this great charity! You all are the absolute best! Today we discuss tips for travelin [...]

Episode 743 is now available for download. Sponsored By: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa , Mike Scopa , Mike Newell&Annette Owens Topics : Listener Questions John from Ma [...]

On this weeks show, audio form DLP's POTC! Enjoy! www.thosedarncats.net [...]

Episode 742 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa , Len Testa , Mike Newell & The Fabu Annette Owens Topics : [...]

We are so glad to have friends from the Be Our Guest Podcast family joining us today! Dennis, Steph, and Bill join us to talk about their recent trips to Walt Disney World during May, 2010. Steph and Bill share their experiences of staying at Wilderness Lodge, fun times in World Showcase, as well a [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #177 for the week of July 4, 2010. Happy Independence Day to everyone celebrating in the US and those who may be stationed or living overseas. I proudly dedicate this [...]

Nothing say patriotism more than talkin' Disney, I say. This week, we've got a little news about Phineas and Ferb, then some listener mail and feedback, plus your opinions on what the best Pixar film is. Then, we continue our discussion about every Pixar feature film and stun everyone in th [...]

June 2010 Live Show is now available for download. Presented By: Audio: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Newell , Len Testa , Mike Scopa &Annette Owens Topics: [...]

Happy 4th of July Weekend, friends! Today we talk about Disney's Contemporary Resort. We discuss initial thoughts on this resort, who this resort is perfect for, dining and recreation options, as well as other reasons to visit this resort even if you are not staying here! This is a great resort [...]

Episode 741 is now available for download. Presented by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa , Len Testa , Mike Newell ,& Annette Owens Topics : Taking The [...]

It's summer time! While Trace is in Virginia Beach and Walt Disney WorldThe Disney Dudeswanted to put out aDisney Funtime Summer Music of Fun Show Podcasting Happy Face! For a song list visit the website's shownotes. Make all your friends listen to the show! Please and thank you! Do [...]

Episode 740 is now available for download. Sponsored By: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa , Fred Hazelton ,& Mike Newell Topics : Listener Questions Shelley from CA asks [...]

This weeks show features audio from two TDL shows and a ride through and review of Busch Gardens Williamsburg's "Europe in the Air". www.thosedarncats.com [...]

Sorry I had to repost this show the original post was missing about a half hour of Around the world in a day it went from Off Kilter straight to half way through Voices of Liberty. This post is complete. Thanks. Welcome to the Northern Mouse Podcast Episode 57 with your hosts C [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #176 for the week of June 27, 2010. This week, we're going to take a very detailed look at one of Walt Disney World's classic, opening day attractions. One [...]

Today you are in for a treat! We have Carl and Ellie Peters joining us from TheRelocatedTourist.com to discuss their upcoming huge move to Central Florida. These two are huge Disney fans, as they show in the stories they share with us today. We hear about how their love of Disney started, very emot [...]

Episode 739 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa , Len Testa , Annette Owens ,& Deb Wills Topics : Caribbean [...]

This week, after a little feedback about coffee pots and movies starring toys, we've got a little news from WDW regarding the posh side of life live on property for a "small" sum of money, and treat your pets to a pampered vacation. Then, we begin our journey through the Pixar library [...]

Episode 738 is now available for download. Presented by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa&Len Testa Topics : Restaurant Expectations Today, the panel di [...]

Thanks for joining us for today's podcast! Today we discuss our favorite ride vehicles in each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks. Some of our picks are a little unique, and we want to know what your favorite ride vehicles are. Please let us know over on our website at www.beourguestpodc [...]

Steven Ng joins Mark and Mike to take a look back at the show so far as we prepare to go on hiatus for the rest of the summer. [...]

This is the Be Our Guest Podcast Live Show which originally aired on June 20, 2010 on Magical Mouse Radio. Thank you so much to those who tuned in and called in! We talked traveling with young kids, Treehouse Events, and more! Please join us for our 12-Hour Be Our Guest Podcast Live Show on ... [...]

Episode 737 is now available for download. Sponsored By: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa ,& Mike Newell Topics : Listener Questions Kevin from NC refers to Episode 732 an [...]

For show notes and discussion, head on over to http://www.thosedarncats.net/ . [...]

Happy Monday, everyone! We are proud to have Kayla (@DisneySoprano) as our guest today! We talk about her 21st Birthday celebrated at Walt Disney World! She traveled there with friends and had a great time! We discuss her stay at Pop Century Resort, being on stage during the American Idol Experienc [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #175 for the week of June 20, 2010. With this being Father's Day, I thought about some of the various ways you can experience Walt Disney World with your dad, [...]

Episode 736 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Scopa ,& Mike Newell Topics : Arrival Day Today, the panel discu [...]

I seem to have this problem with dates but no matter. This week, we start with a little feedback from you, our faithful listeners! Then, we share our two cents on Toy Story 3 (don't worry, it's spoiler-free), and share your opinions as well. Hay un amigo en m! [...]

Today the panel discusses what it is like to take friends or family that do not "get the magic" of Walt Disney World. We discuss ways to see the parks and resorts that may help these people along. We also discuss things to think about before the trip, as well as what to do when ... [...]

Steven Ng joined Mark and Mike to discuss the World of Color premiere press event at Disney California Adventure park. [...]

Today we are lucky to have our friend Marc Lorenzo from the 2010 Disney Mom's Panel join us along with his son, Josiah, to talk about their recent trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends 2010! We discuss the best way to see all of the activities during Star Wars Weekends, [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #174 for the week of June 13, 2010. It's time to fire up my Walt Disney World Wayback Machine, as we travel back through time to visit some of the history of t [...]

Critical Movement for Walt Disney Co. (DIS) Market Intellisearch - 3 hours ago Shares of DIS touched the 50-day moving average from above but failed to traverse below the widely watched support line of $33.55. If the stock stays above the critical 50-day moving average, then ...

Motherhood Maternity Unveils Disney Maternity Apparel Collection PR Newswire - 7 hours ago PHILADELPHIA, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Motherhood Maternity, the world's largest maternity retailer, today announced its collaboration with Disney Consumer Products on a new collection of ...

Disney Store Celebrates First East Coast Grand Opening of New Store Design at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, NY Business Wire - 9 hours ago To tweet this release, copy and paste http://bit.ly/DSRoosevelt to your twitter handle. PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Disney Store cele

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Rise On Earnings, Drop In Joblessness NASDAQ - 11 hours ago By Kristina Peterson US stocks rose Thursday, buoyed by encouraging earnings from energy companies and a drop in jobless claims. A round of better-than-expected quarterly reports, strong European ...

Curtain Call! By Popular Demand, 'Main Street Electrical Parade' Extended at Walt Disney World Resort PR Newswire - 11 hours ago LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- With its glittery galaxy of 23 illuminated floats, 80 performers, and trademark synthesizer music swe

Las Vegas Sands Announces Election of Mr. Wing Chao to Its Board of Directors MarketWatch - 13 hours ago LAS VEGAS, NV, Jul 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) announced today that Mr. Wing Chao has been elected to the company's board of directors.

M&A Navigator: Deal pipeline - 28 July TMC Net - 14 hours ago (M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The following is a list a of deals covered in detail by M&A Navigator this week: - DISNEY BUYS SOCIAL GAMING FIRM PLAYDOM The Walt Disney Company (NYSE ...

Get Set for the Hair-Raising Antics of Rapunzel and Flynn in "Disney Tangled: The Video Game" for the Wii Console, Nintendo DS and Windows/PC Business Wire - Jul 29, 2010 BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Disney Interactive Studios today announced "Disney Tangled: The Vi

Disney Acquires 'Million Dollar Arm' Hollywood.com - Jul 28, 2010 By Daniel Hubschman , Hollywood.com Staff Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Apparently, America's favorite pastime is also Walt Disney Studio's new business model. Not two months after the studio picked ...

Disney's Iger Opts for Buy-Don't-Build Approach in Drive for Digital Heft Bloomberg - Jul 28, 2010 By Andy Fixmer and Ronald Grover - Thu Jul 29 04:01:00 UTC 2010 July 28 (Bloomberg) -- David Bank, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets, discusses Walt Disney Co.'s purchase of P