An elite squad of guinea pigs has worked its own brand ofmagic at the box office, taking the No. 1 spot from boy wizard Harry Potter. Read more...(911 words, estimated 3:39 mins reading time)
The boy-focused, girl-inclusive channel Disney XD is to launch August 31 in the U.K., featuring programming such as the original live-action series Aaron Stone. Read more...(1015 words, estimated 4:04 mins reading time)
WaltDisneyWorld has formally extended a free dining promotion, in a sign that the resort fears the deep recession will continue to weigh on travel into the winter. Read more...(1008 words, estimated 4:02 mins reading time)
DisneyWorld is reportedly testing a new FastPass distribution system that would centralize the distribution locations. Currently, guests must go to a specific ride in order to get a FastPass for that ride. For example, if they want to get one for the safari ride at Animal Kingdom, which is located at the far end of the park, they must walk all the way to the ride entrance, using up valuable park time. Worse yet, in the busiest season they might get to the ride of their choice, only to discover that all of the FastPasses for that day have already been distributed. Read more...(1058 words, estimated 4:14 mins reading time)
The Internet is abuzz with news of Tim Burton's theatrical rendition of "Alice in Wonderland," coming to theaters March 5, 2010. (Mark your calendars! It's a very important date!) The Disney fantasy film is an adaptation of the Lewis Carroll novel and features a star-studded cast with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham Carter playing the Red Queen, and Anne Hathaway as the White Queen. The lesser-known 19-year-old Australian actress Mia Wasikowska plays Alice.
The WaltDisney Co. has managed to keep its theme parks filled so far this year with a series of deep discounts that have helped lure travelers despite the global recession. Read more...(974 words, estimated 3:54 mins reading time)
Starting in the fall, Disney Japan will begin selling DVDs that include movies on microSD cards that can be easily inserted into mobile phones and other devices for playback. Read more...(936 words, estimated 3:45 mins reading time)
Hours before guests stormed the gates ofMagic Kingdom, there was unusual activity on the shores of Frontierland this week. Read more...(1005 words, estimated 4:01 mins reading time)
