All these great radio programs (and more) are available free from seven BBC Radio stations to hear on your computer, any time of day, for seven days after they first air! Open Sesame A one hour documentary celebrating 40 years of one of the most influential TV programs of all ti

Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees joins Mickey Mouse Feb. 8, 2010 in a celebratory parade in the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fl. Brees, the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, is the latest celebrity to star in the "I'm Going to Disney World!" and "I'm Going to Disneyl

I will be in Barcelona tomorrow. The blog will be updated again on Wednesday.

Help needed about Dumbo ! Michael Barrier mentions the following in his essay: [A footnote: Syracuse University, Helen Aberson Mayer's alma mater, holds the papers of Helen R. Durney , whose "biographical history" on the university library's Web site includes the following:

Speaking of Dumbo , interestingly enough, while the new DVD and Blu-Ray versions of the movie will only be released in February 2011 in the US, it looks as if they will be available this year in Europe. On February 17 in France and in March in the UK and Spain!

I was working this weekend on a recently transcribed interview of Dick Huemer by John Culhane, which contains quite a few answers about Dumbo 's origins and the famous Roll-A-Book that Michael Barrier discussed lat week in his great essay . Here is a quick excerpt: [Some work had been d

Do not miss today: - Disney Legend Walt Peregoy Exhibition is now open at the Chocolate Bar, Encino, California by Alain Littaye - JUST WHO IS GRISHAM'S DAIRY ... Teaser by Paul F. Anderson - FUN FOTO-The "Unbelievable" According To Walt by Paul F. Anderson

It's about time we stopped for another quick bite to eat at one of the many counter service restaurants in Parc Disneyland, Paris. Today's choice is the Restaurant Hakuna Matata, situated in Adventureland. Can you guess what the theme of this counter service restaurant is? Of course, it

I first heard about The Muppet Man last December when it received a great deal of publicity due to its appearance at the top of the fabled "Black List." The list, which has become something of a big deal, is an annual ranking of that year's best unproduced scripts circulating around H

Pictured above we have a newly released rendering of the main lobby area for Aulani, a Disney Resort&Spa. Disney Imagineer Joe Rhode has been dispatched to keep an careful eye on the project and it looks like his background will come in very handy. The highly anticipated Disney destination resort c

If you watched the Super Bowl tonight you saw a hard fought game between two deserving teams. But one team had destiny on their side, and a city on their backs. That team was the New Orleans Saints the champions of Super Bowl XLIV. So how is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrating his

Join me tomorrow on the Insights (http://www.InsightsandSounds.blogspot.com)blog as I look at the park we found on February 8, 2001. Can't wait to see you then!

News and Rumors are gathered from various different websites. One particular website is not favored over another. All rumors are rumors and are to be taken with a grain of salt. News The Monorail beam at Epcot is currently being cleaned. (Let me tell you, it makes a WORLD of differenc

Several posts ago here at DF'82 we mentioned the Star Tours attraction in Tokyo Disneyland. But I thought that today we could take a brief look at the Star Tours attraction in Disneyland Paris. Situated in Discoveryland, the entrance to the Endor Express is behind Star Tours, close to the &#

A few years ago the Disney Company came out with an interactive plush Mickey Mouse called "Pal Mickey", Pal Mickey was deigned to actually interact, or react to electronic signals in the Disney parks, so if you were in Epcot he would tell you about things in Epcot, if you were at the

Jeffrey "Sparky" Katzenberg talks with Forbes magazine about 10 minutes that changed his life. That, of course, was when he was fired from the Walt Disney Company. I've heard some pretty mean things about Katzenberg and the way he behaved while lording over the studios, but I'm fe

One thing that I have learnt in my trips to Disneyland Paris is to always look up. Of course, this is always good to note in any Disney Theme Park, as well as always look down and around corners. In my continuing aim to bring you the overlooked details of Parc Disneyland and the Walt Disney Studio

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A saw a story yesterday that made me realize that there have been a lot of little bits and pieces of news trickling out lately about new attractions that are coming to some of the less-covered Disney parks overseas. These developments don't tend to get the coverage that new American attractions

The string of closures impacting Disney Stores across North America continues. This time a store in Fort Wayne, Indiana gets the axe. This appears to be part of a strategy by The Disney Stores to take advantage of the down commercial real estate market and negotiate some better rental rates for the

With great sadness, I just learned that Paul Castle, 86, the main Mickey Mouse at Disneyland for 25 years, passed away January 23. After making his mark as the 46 Mighty Mite in the Ice Capades, Paul was hand-picked by Walt himself in 1961 to play Mickey Mouse for special appearances and at Disney

There were two "Alice" specials in 1966: the hip Hanna-Barbera "What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?" and the more traditional, Hollywood Palace-style "Alice Through the Looking Glass." I'm hoping the release of the new "Al

As of February 7, 2010, Dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table will now be the same as the Breakfast and Lunch character meals at the restaurant. When you arrive at the restaurant, Cinderella will welcome you to her castle in the lobby. At that time, she will pose for photos and sign autographs, th

With The Princess and the Frog opening in more countries overseas, such as the UK, it's time for a second wave of publicity for the movie. For instance, here's a fun little interview with Disney Animator Andreas Deja, who was the lead animator on Mama Odie. Somewhat of a departure for Deja

Do not miss today this great essay by Michael Barrier. Speaking of Dumbo , I just heard yesterday that the DVD and Blu-Ray of Dumbo that were supposed to be released this month have been postponed to February 2011. For various reasons, this is for me a major disapointment. Oh well, we sha

Today's Enjoying A Moment is in Disney's California Adventure, specifically in A Bug's Land. One of my favourite little areas to escape the hustle and bustle! Don't forget to drop by the blog and say hi!

The Disneyland Resort is offering annual passholders a discount on select Signature Events for the 2010 Food&Wine Festival, and opened registration for these discounted events this morning. The early registration offer came as a surprise, and was only publicized through the Disney Resorts Blog

Got a background in computer graphics and 3D lighting or rendering? Then Burbank make be calling you. Walt Disney Animation Studios is currently hiring a Lighting&Rending Assistant Technical Director. Actually, there appears to be quite a bit of hiring going on at WDAS right now. Wonder what they&#

Two Orlando resorts are being sued by workers who were contracted through a third party to work at the hotel. That third party is not able to make payroll and now the workers are looking to the hotel for their paychecks. One of the hotels is the Swan&Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World. I've

News from Variety that Walt Disney Studios is developing a sequel to the popular modern fantasy musical "Enchanted." I like this idea as it allows Disney to gently spoof its own animation product. It's always good to have a sense of humor about one's self. The partly animated Ench

Today we are honored to have Disney Mom's Panelists Marc and Jonas joining us! We discuss their selection to the Disney Moms Panel, the training they received from Disney, and well as what they do over at www.disneyworldmoms.com! Finally, we hear what it is about Disney that makes it such a sp[...]

Episode 679 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Len Testa , Mike Scopa , Mike Newell&Steve Barrett Topics : Steve Barrett's Hidden [...]

Where the hell hasThe Disney Dudes been?It's The Disney Dudes Show #39! Come along withThe Disney Dudes as they discuss Wayne's double top secret WDW trip. Don't forget to stop by the DPN and join in on all the fun. www.thedpn.com We now have our voice mail line [...]

Our show is chock full this week! First, we discuss the new dining option coming to Downtown Disney and what it's replacing. Then, we're off to Hollywood to discuss the awards both "Up" and "Princess and the Frog" are up for at the Oscars, and their chances of bringing [...]

Happy Episode 200 everyone! Thank you so much for allowing us to bring this podcast to you every Monday and Friday! Your support for our show means the world to us! Today we take a look back on our favorite memories from the first 200 episodes of the show, and talk about some of the [...]

Episode 678 is now available for download. Sponsored by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa , Mike Scopa , Mike Newell , The Fabulous Ann [...]

Mark and Mike talk about late-night entertainment for when the parks close early, plus favorite Disney books. [...]

Episode 677 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 Topics : Listener Questions Dave from FL asks how many te [...]

This week, we feature audio from "Girls Ride Out 2009" at the non-MFer. You will hear a ride through of the Haunted Mansion followed by the prize give away - that was hi jacked and made 18x better by the now infamous Carlos! Take it away, Carlos!!! www.thosedarncats.net [...]

Live Show #39 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 , Len Testa Mike Scopa , Mike Newell ,& The Fabulous Annette Owens Topics [...]

Eating in the kitchen, magic from other guests, ordering like a kid, listener feedback and more in this week's collection of short subjects. [...]

Episode 676 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa , Mike Scopa Topics : Twin Resorts Today, we discuss our though [...]

This is our Live Show recorded with many of our listeners at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at Flame Tree BBQ! This was recorded during Marathon Weekend 2010 with lots of our listeners! Thanks so much for supporting our podcast! We hope you will check out our message boards at www.beourguestpodc[...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #156 for the week of January 31, 2010. This week, we're going to step aboard my Walt Disney World Wayback Machine as we travel back to not look at singular att [...]

This week's show is a little random. We discuss food in Epcot and the new Italian restaurant, iPhone apps and ringtones, and other miscellaneous topics. Plus, we've got some audio from the Sherman Brothers discussing Mary Poppins' music. And, we have a phone line once again! Call 40 [...]

Today we discuss our Top&Bottom 2 Resorts in each category at the Walt Disney World Resort. This is just our personal preferences as to which resorts appeal to us, and which do not appeal to us as much. Let us know what you think about this topic on our message boards at www.beourguestpodcast.com. [...]

Episode 675 is now available for download. Sponsored by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa , Mike Scopa , Mike Newell , The Fabulous Ann [...]

Pam Burns-Clair, Chelsea Clair and Don Peri talk about their new book about Harriet Burns, the first female Imagineer. [...]

Episode 674 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 , The Fabulous Annette Owens&Fred Hazelton , Topics : Listener Questions [...]

You KNEW this show was coming...... WDW wedding planning! www.thosedarncats.net [...]

Where Peg-Legged Pete went, what Roger Rabbit might do next, riding with yourself, a fundraising marathon idea and more in this week's collection of short subjects. [...]

You are in for a treat today! We are lucky to have Katie, Ed, Jay, Brian, Chuck, Danette, Rikki, Pam, and Mike all together on one show to talk about the fun times had by all during Marathon Weekend 2010 at Walt Disney World! I apologize for the lower quality of audio on this show, [...]

Episode 673 is now available for download. Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa , Mike Newell ,& The Fabulous Annette Owens Topics : The Gran [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #155 for the week of January 24, 2010. In this week's Walt Disney World News, we'll talk about a new corporate sponsor, new construction, and a new name. In [...]

We're all back in the studio this week, and we're catching up on our mailbag! Remember, you can always email us at podcast@mouseguest.com! Plus, we've got a little audio from the man himself, Walt Disney, talking about the creation of Mickey Mouse! Be a part of MGW! Email us at podc [...]

Presented By: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Mike Newell , The Fabulous Annette Owens ,& Beci Mahnken Topics : 2009 Reunion Cruise Sailaway Broadcast (Bonus Episode) A re [...]

Happy Friday! Today, Pam, Rikki, and Mike discuss our thoughts on Marathon Weekend 2010! We talk about the unusually cold weather, the great support from our listeners, and unique things that happened during this great weekend! Thank you for for downloading our show! We really appreciate our listen[...]

Episode 672 is now available for download. Sponsored by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa , Mike Scopa , Mike Newell , The Fabulous Ann [...]

Mark and Mike pick the places that they would rather not go at Disney's Animal Kingdom. [...]

Episode 671 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 Newell&The Fabulous Annette Owens Topics : Listener Questions Jay from Iowa a [...]

On this weeks show, the Cats recap marathon weekend, discuss how to beat the cold at WDW and Cat #2 takes to the streets. www.thosedarncats.net [...]

Dinner and a movie, doubling Dumbo, Padawan selection and more in this week's collection of short subjects. [...]

Today we tackle some of the common questions about Disney's Magical Express! We walk you through each step of getting from Orlando International Airport to the Walt Disney World Resort and back! Also, we give tips on how to make the most of this complimentary service! Thank you for downloading [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #154 for the week of January 17, 2010. Last weekend, more than 55,000 people visited Walt Disney World for what has become one of the most popular events of the ye [...]

Episode 670 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 Newell , The Fabulous Annette Owens ,& Beci Mahnken Topics : Who Wants To Ear [...]

We conclude our presentation of "Ain't No Mickey Mouse Music" this week with parts 3 and 4. Plus, Dan pitches in with a tune request of his own. Be a part of MGW! Email us at podcast@mouseguest.com or call the MGW voicemail line at 206-666-5952. Join the forums at http://www.mouse [...]

Today we discuss strategies to make the most of a 3 or 4 night stay at Walt Disney World. We discuss pitfalls that we have fallen into in the past, and how to avoid trying to "see everything" on a trip of this sort. We also discuss if we would prefer a few shorter trips [...]

Episode 669 is now available for download. Sponsored by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa , Mike Scopa ,& Mike Newell Topics : [...]

Eddie Carroll, the voice of Jiminy Cricket, talks about his other passion - his one-man show about Jack Benny - plus his favorite Disney attractions and more. [...]

Episode 668 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&The Fabulous Annette Owens Topics : Listener Questions L [...]

For show notes and discussion, please visit http://www.thosedarncats.net/ . [...]

Walt's Last Laugh, The Kid's first ride on Star Tours, staying warm on Disney buses, Jake&Elwood's place and more in this week's collection of short subjects. [...]

Episode 667 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 Newell , The Fabulous Annette Owens , Fred Block ,& Beci Mahnken Topics : W [...]

This is a show for our friends who tend to travel during the "Off Season" to Walt Disney World. What are some options for entertainment when those parks close early but you are not ready for bed yet? We talk about many options for you and your family to discover! Thank you for supporting [...]

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #153 for the week of January 10, 2010. For many people planning their trips to Walt Disney World, there are often two words that play a role in not just the prepara [...]

This week we present parts 1 and 2 of the BBC radio series, "Ain't No Mickey Mouse Music" hosted by Brian Sibley. This four-part series from July of 2006 is a journey through the Disney songbook, from the early days of sound straight through to the modern day Disney hits. Be a part [...]

Episode 666 is now available for download. Sponsored by: Questions can be emailed to questions@wdwtoday.com or use this form Show Notes Hosts : Matt Hochberg , Len Testa , Mike Scopa ,& Mike Newell , Michelle Scr [...]

Today we take a look at Disney's Polynesian Resort. We discuss our thoughts on all aspects of this resort, including the theme, recreation available, dining options, and room layouts. We also discuss how to enjoy this resort without staying here! Thank you for downloading and supporting our sho[...]

Mark and Mike pick the places that they can do without at Disney's Hollywood Studios. [...]

Episode 665 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 Newell&The Fabulous Annette Owens Topics : Listener Questions Michael from Ma [...]

For show notes and discussion, please visit http://www.thosedarncats.net/ . [...]

What Uncle Orville and Bugs Bunny have in commmon, underage boat driving, the famous change jar and more in this week's collection of short subjects. [...]

Rick from Maryland is our guest today, and we talk about his recent trip to Walt Disney World with his family as they experienced many things for the first time. He gives us a lot of great information on their first stay at a Value Resort (Pop Century), their first experience with a Disney Meal [...]

Video and pictures from Super Bowl MVP and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees' appearance at the Magic Kingdom on February 8, 2010.

N ew Orleans fans have followed their football team all season. They have agonized in defeat like their team's players and rejoiced in victory like their team's players. So why not celebrate a championship like their team's players? More Information

Mary J. Blige , the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," will be the Keynote Speaker as part of the third annual Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey . The event will be held Feb. 11-14 at Walt Disney World Resort. More Information

The Truth Behind "I'm Going to Disneyland!" Chip and Co ESPN interviews him at Walt Disney World ... Disney has been really busy trying to refurbish their rides in the so called slow season. It was. ... and more

MyFoxOrlando.com Smoke triggers evacuation at Disney ride MyFoxOrlando.com A spokesman with Reedy Creek Fire Rescue confirmed that a ride at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park was evacuated due to an electrical short that ...

MARY POPPINS Tour Celebrates Triumphant Los Angeles Run Broadway World - 2 hours ago After flying high in Los Angeles for 13-weeks, MARY POPPINS folded her umbrella at the Ahmanson Theatre for the final time on Sunday, February 7. During the premiere engagement, the production ...

Winner's fairy house design comes to life at Epcot Flower&Garden Festival Orlando Sentinel (blog) The grand prize for this PixieHollow.com contest includes a vacation for four to Walt Disney World to see the winning fairy home in person. ...

See a Movie, Save the Oceans NBC Los Angeles - 2 hours ago By SCOTT WEBER Life under the sea may be getting better for Ariel, thanks to contributions from Disney. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that for every moviegoer who sees Disneynature's ...

Earthtimes (press release) The Full Swing Golf Way: Pioneering Golf Simulator Company Makes Indoor Golf ... Earthtimes (press release) Enter the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, held annually in the Orange County Convention Center, just across the freeway from Walt Disney

BHP Singers to be featured on ETV Anderson Independent Mail After all, they have performed in New York, they have performed in Puerto Rico, they have even appeared at Walt Disney World . But, said teacher Keith Timms, ...

Free Disney ticket for Imagination Station volunteers 13abc.com ... and in turn, Disney is giving each volunteer a 1-day, 1-theme park ticket to the Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort, free. ... and more

Media Preview: Disney and Lions Gate to Report BloggingStocks - 3 hours ago I love the media sector, so Tuesday, February 9, will be an exciting day for me. After the market finishes its trading activities, we'll get reports from two entertainment companies: one's a big ...

Catching Up on Disney Hotels&Resorts Travel Agent For Disney fans who don't want to leave Fido behind, Walt Disney World will be debuting a "pet resort"a facility for pet hospitality services including ... and more

TradingMarkets 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Tuesday Trading Markets - 4 hours ago By David Goodboy TradingMarkets.com February 08, 2010 Another full plate of solid earnings releases await investors Tuesday. The bulls are licking their wounds as a surge of late session ...

Drew Brees ESPN interview from Walt Disney World Chip and Co ESPN interviews him at Walt Disney World with Cinderella's castle in the background. If you listen you can hear people chanting from behind him. ... and more

"I'm going to Disney World!" CANOE (blog) 10, I will grab my suitcase, pack my laptop, and head off to Walt Disney World , Florida on a press trip celebrating Disney's volunteerism campaign. ... and more

Blige coming to Disney's Dreamers Academy Orlando Business Journal 11-14 at Walt Disney World Resort. Harvey, a syndicated radio personality, and Disney will host 100 high school students from across the nation at this ... and more

Entertainment Industry Update (SNE, TWX, LCAPA, NWSA, DIS) Benzinga - 5 hours ago Wunderlich Securities has released an update on the Entertainment industry. According to the Wunderlich report, Dear John, Sony Picture's (ADR) (NYSE: SNE) romantic drama, stopped Avatar's seven .

Wish Upon a Star: Disney on Ice, '100 Years of Magic' Express from The Washington Post - 5 hours ago WHEN AUSTEN BLAKE switched from hockey to figure skating at the age of 7 to fulfill his father's wish that he master the technical skills associated with the sport, he never

Market Round-up (RIMM, MSFT, Q, CTL, DIS, WIN, CBS) Benzinga - 5 hours ago According to a report by Kara Swisher of All Things Digital, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) may unveil Windows Mobile 7 next week at the Mobile World Congress in Spain in an effort to generate ...

Disneyland's Rivers of America dry OCRegister ANAHEIM The Rivers of America still sits high and dry after its 9 million gallons were drained out. The river plays host to several longtime ... and more

PREVIEW-Movies, theme parks may take shine off Disney's Q1 Reuters - 6 hours ago By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES, Feb 8 (Reuters) - A shrinking box office and weak attendance at theme parks may weigh on quarterly results from Walt Disney Co (DIS.N), though analysts say ... DIS Pr

The Official Disney Parks Blog is reporting New Orleans Saints' quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees is scheduled to visit Walt Disney World Monday for a special ticker-tape parade at 11:55 a.m. at Magic Kingdom Park.

DIS Unplugged (blog) Disneyland Resort: What's Worth Seeing in 2010? DIS Unplugged (blog) Nope- with all the events that Walt Disney World has in January, like the Goofy Marathon weekend, the Disneyland calendar pretty much paled in comparison. ... and

Convention-al Appeal Los Angeles Business Journal ... San Diego and Anaheim , saw increases in their convention bookings. At the Orange County home of Disneyland , bookings increased from 37 to 43. ...

Exchanging culture is best Daily Pilot Apart from doing fun things like attending Estancia's Winter Formal, going to Disneyland , and attending an Anaheim Ducks game with their newfound American ...

Disney on TV Programming for Saturday, February 6 Most times listed are Eastern/Pacific. Check local listings. 12:45A High School Musical 3: Senior Year Starz Kids 3:00A Halloweentown (Disney Channel Original) Disney 3:30A The Chronicles of Nar

Orlando Sentinel center's numbers up in 2nd half of '09 Orlando Sentinel Combined attendance at Disney World and Disneyland in Anaheim , Calif., fell 5 percent from a year earlier, and operating profit for Walt Disney Parks and ... and more

Disneyland Loses the Big Cheese MousePlanet He retired in 1986, and in the 24 years since would move back and forth between Anaheim and Oklahoma, to be closer to family. ... and more

Local man's on a marathon mission OCRegister In 2008, Walt Disney World's half- marathon on Saturday earned him a Donald Duck medal. Disney's marathon on Sunday earned him a Mickey Mouse medal. ... and more

Recent pictures from outside the parks of Walt Disney World including Downtown Disney, the ferry and several of the hotels.

Around Disney (blog) Keeping Disneyland's window displays fresh all year Around Disney (blog) When they're not working in the parks, the team is back in a warehouse building located off-property in Anaheim , where they design window displays for other ...

The Associated Press reports analysts anticipate Disney's first quarter earnings will be down as the studios continued to see poor box office numbers. Theme park numbers will be of note as they are seen as a barometer on consumer attitudes. Full Story

Actor Mackenzie Crook will not reprise his role as the pirate Ragetti in the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Full Story

Orlando Fox affiliate spoke with Kaia Greene, Senior Sales Manager for Disney Endurance Series, and Susan Paul, Director Track Shack Training Program about the 2010 series of endurance events at Walt Disney World Full Story

Radio Disney will present the soundtrack to the upcoming Disney Channel original film "StarStruck" on Saturday, February 6 at 4p PT/ 7p ET and again Sunday, February 7 at 9a PT / 12p ET. Full Story

Jim Hill discusses why the Imagineers never got to build a "Pocahontas" themed Friendly Indian Village along the Rivers of America Full Story

The Orlando Sentinel reports foreign workers are suing the Swan and Dolphin hotels on Walt Disney World property for unpaid wages after their contracted employer closed during a visa fraud investigation. Full Story

Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Records join forces with Hot Topic, KIIS-FM, MySpace and musical artists from the upcoming album "Almost Alice" for a great big ultimate fan event celebrating this Spring's most anticipated 3D motion picture "ALICE IN W

Guests who purchase a 2fer at VONS grocery stores will be eligible to participate in one of five Early Entries at Paradise Pier. The offer begins Saturday, 2/13 and runs every Saturday through 3/20 (2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, and 3/13, 20). Guests will be allowed one hour prior to park published openi

Disney has released video clips (from Entertainment Tonight) of Dick Van Dyke performing in Mary Poppins ins Los Angeles. Original YouTube Page

Disney has released a video (from The View) of Whoopi Goldberg surprise performance in The Lion King Original YouTube Page

Ellis, Dannemiller to marry TriValley Central She interned with Walt Disney World in Orlando and is currently living in Anaheim working for Disneyland in promotions and special events. ...

Boston Music Spotlight A look back at the Super Bowl Halftime Shows Boston Music Spotlight Based on the year long Millennium celebration at Walt Disney World's Epcot, the performance also featured a full symphony orchestra, massive puppets, ... and more

Mother Nature Network 6 great environmental pranks Mother Nature Network Ignoring both the in-house Disney security and the Anaheim police in favor of continuing to sing, Reverend Billy was arrested for trespassing and resisting ...

The Sun Mum 'groped' on Disneyland ride The Sun Sgt Rick Martinez of the Anaheim police said: "She thinks it was someone sitting to her left. "We're not discounting it could have been someone else, ... and more

Disney on TV Programming for Friday, February 5 Most times listed are Eastern/Pacific. Check local listings. 3:40A College Road Trip Starz BK 5:20A WALL-E Starz Edge 6:00A Who Framed Roger Rabbit HBO2 6:35A The Mighty Ducks SHO

Disney has released a series of Fun Facts about Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland which opens March 5, 2010. More Information

WANE is reporting the Disney Store will not renew its lease at Glenbrook Square Mall in Ft Wayne, Ind. Full Story

A stunt performer in "Lights, Motor, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" was taken to the hospital after landing incorrectly on his leg during a show stunt. Full Story

The Orange County Register reports Unite Here Local 11 representing many of the workers at the Disneyland Resort hotels has organized a hunger strike to bring attention to the continuing contract dispute. Full Story

Nick Jonas talks about his role in the "We are the World" recording. Full Story

Currently touring in Canada, Emily Osment talks about the Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" and her new album "All the Right Wrongs" Full Story

Disney Online announced today their latest contest in the popular online world for girls, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow . In honor of the film "Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue," out on Blu-ray and DVD later this year Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow is looking for players to create the

TimeStream Software, the leading developer of Notescasts for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPod Legacy Devices, announces the latest upgrade of its popular "Walt Disney World Guide" Notescast for the iPhone and iPod touch. More Information

Countdown to March 5, 2010 when the epic 3D fantasy adventure 'ALICE IN WONDERLAND' from Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton opens in theaters. Learn more about the film which stars Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowski as 19-year-old Alice, who returns

Seventy years ago, Walt Disney opened his tree-lined, campus-like studio lot in the heart of Burbank, and Disney twenty-three magazine travels back in time to tell the story of how Walt's dream factory was created one of more than a dozen new features and articles in the Spring 2010 issu

The Official Disney Parks Blog has announced tickets for selected Signature events for the 2010 Food and Wine Festival at Disney's California Adventure go on sale February 4 for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders only at the Special Offer Page . General sales of all Festival Signature event

5 bases painted by Disney artists are being auctioned to benefit the music education programs of GRAMMY foundation. Below is a picture of the bases and a video on their creation by the artists themselves. More information is available at the Official Disney Parks Blog.

Cartoon Brew highlighted the developing debate between animators Bill Plympton and Pat Smith over the "Pink Elephants on Parade" sequence in "Dumbo" over on Scribble Junkies. Full Story

The Museum of Modern Art is currently presenting an exhibit featuring the art of Tim Burton. Various Burton films will be presented including "Frankenweenie," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Corpse Bride" and others. On Sunday, February 7th the Museum will feature &quo