Category: Entertainment
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Disney California Adventure’s Hearty Broccoli & Cheese Soup at the Pacific Wharf Café
Warm soup in a fresh sourdough bread bowl sounds great right about now, don’t you think? The Disneyland Resort is home to a variety of soups. There are even a few vegetarian options. Each is flavored to give your stomach a satisfied feeling. Over at the Pacific Wharf Café in Disney California Adventure Park, guests…
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Aladdin: Diamond Edition Flying to Blu-ray 10/13
A whole new world for you and me? Yes, that is correct, Disney’s animated classic Aladdin will soon be flying to Blu-ray and digital download. The Diamond Edition of this film is set to be released on October 13, 2015. Even though it is a ways away, have no fear. We would like to share…
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Disney Channel’s “Descendants” to Premiere July 31
The long awaited and highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants, has officially received its premiere date. On July 31 at 8 p.m., Disney Channel viewers will have the chance to see the latest film. The film features a wide array of familiar Disney characters both good and bad. In a present day idyllic kingdom, the benevolent…
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Disney CFO James Rasulo to Step Down
Disney’s Chief Financial Officer, James Rasulo, has announced he will be stepping down. His position as CFO will end effectively on June 30. CNBC has shared that the Walt Disney Company has yet to name a successor. In addition, the article goes on to say that “Rasulo will stay on in an advisory role to…
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Third ‘Tron’ no Longer in the Works
Over the weekend, there was some heartbreaking news released on the third Tron film installment. According to Entertainment Weekly, the third film’s production has stopped. The film will not move forward. Over the past few months, sources has provided names of cast, locations for shooting and a proposed name for the film. Even Joseph Kosinski…
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Marvel Comics News May 25 – May 31 2015
This week has more with Secret Wars, the Marvel Universe reboot. For those who are fans of the X-Men’s past, there are some series that will hit at home. Both of these are some of my favorite times of X-Men, and I’m sure I’ll be reading them soon. A Guardians of the Galaxy tale of…
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A Look Back at Some Disneyland Opening Day Artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives
Disneyland is celebrating 60 years of magic. With all the glitz and glamor, it is fun to look back and see how Disneyland has grown through the last 6 decades. The opening of the Disneyland Forever! fireworks spectacular reminds guests of how Disneyland was once a grove of orange trees that a man with a dream walked…
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The Magicians Behind World of Color – Celebrate! – An Interview With Imagineers Chuck Davis, Jason Badger, and a Fountain
Thousands of guests are now able to see World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney each night. As the water and effects light up the sky, it is incredibly easy to get caught up in the magic of it all and forget that behind every great magic trick, there is a magician.…
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It’s Time for Disneyland Diamond Days! – Mr. DAPs interviews Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard
Disneyland Diamond Days are upon us and that means you have the opportunity to win a lot of really cool prizes or experiences as Disneyland celebrates 60 years of magic. I recently had the opportunity to interview Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard about the sweepstakes and I can tell you, this is going to be awesome.…
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Happy Birthday, Goofy!
May 25, 1932 was the date of the debut of an unforgettable character. Dippy Dawg was someone that stole the show in the cartoon short Mickey’s Revue. He became popular through his short appearance and became Goofy thereafter. Pinto Colvig first voiced the dog character, and in today’s times it is Bill Farmer that has taken…
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Marvel Comics News May 18 – May 23 2015
This week in Marvel Comics news, it seems that all the Secret Wars saga is starting to come to a close. In its place will be an All-New Marvel, as the teaser image below shows. The news of the Secret Wars comics takes up the whole week, and it is really shaping the new universe.…
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Tomorrowland Inspired Epcot Background Wallpaper
I’m a sucker for a fun wallpaper, especially when it’s inspired by something else. With the recent release of Tomorrowland, I’ve loved the special title and credit graphics that were developed. Tomorrowland the movie has ties to the area of Disney theme parks with the same name. But, it also has ties to another theme…
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Minnie Joins Mickey and the Red Car Trolley News Boys
Minnie Mouse can now be seen with Mickey Mouse and the Red Car Trolley News Boys on Buena Vista Street daily. With so many things going on with Disneyland’s 60th anniversary celebration, it would be easy to miss some of the many additions to some of the entertainment offerings at the Disneyland Resort. During the…
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Disneyland Kicks off 24 Hour Day and 60th Anniversary With Multitudes of Friends
Disneyland has officially kicked off its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration with the beginning of a 24 hour celebration at the Disneyland Resort. This morning, Main Street, USA and beyond was packed with fans eager to be among the first to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for this historic day. Some people began lining up…
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Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever Light Up the Night at Disneyland
Disneyland has unveiled its two newest nighttime spectacular shows for the first time to guests. After a welcome by Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, an evening of nighttime magic began. The event showcased Paint the Night, the newest nighttime parade at the Disneyland Resort, and also Disneyland Forever, a beautiful…
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World of Color – Celebrate World Premiere Explodes With Color and Memories with Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse
Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse were on hand to introduce World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney to media and invited guests to the beginning of the Disneyland Resort’s kickoff for its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration. The event began with a reception for media and honored guests that included the music…
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VIDEO: Don’t Talk PSA: Lewis Black from Pixar’s INSIDE OUT
When you are out at the movies, doesn’t it bug you when the people around you play with their phones? Those bright screens just ruin your experience or even worse, they will answer the phone and talk! When at the movies, please be courteous as to using your electronic devices. You never know if someone…
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Calling All Puppeteers!
If you’ve had puppeteering or performing experience, then this is the program for you. As a part of their 2015 Diversity Puppeteer Training Initiative, The Jim Henson Company will be auditioning talents and puppeteers to participate in their eight-week workshop next month and be a part of their troupe. Participants should have prior experience in…
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New Tunes Coming For Five & Dime, Red Car Trolley News Boys, and Dapper Dans for Disneyland 60th
The Disneyland 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration begins on Friday May 22, 2015. There has been a lot of attention given to new fireworks, parades, and World of Color. These aren’t the only shows that will be receiving some new sparkles. In Disneyland, the Dapper Dans will be adding a new song to their repertoire specifically…
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“Inside Out” Makes World Premiere at 68th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Over the week, Disney and Pixar’s newest film “Inside Out” made its world premiere at the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival. The event brought out a variety of folks from the film. The likes of voicing cast Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black all shined on the red carpet. On top of that, Chief…
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Dream Store to Return to 2015 D23 Expo
If you are heading down to this year’s D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, buying those special items in the Dream Store is always fun. From August 14-16 the expo will be held as many from all around celebrate all things Disney. So what can you expect to find in this year’s Dream Store?…
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D23 to Feature First In Home Fanniversary Event Celebrating Lady and the Tramp
Coming soon to the homes of official D23 members is that of the first in home Fanniversary. This time around, the event will celebrate the Disney Animated Classic Lady and the Tramp. This will be the 60th anniversary for the film. So what exactly does this mean? Well those that are a part of D23:…
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S.O.S. Part 1 / 2: Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD S2E21/22 – Review
Okay, Agents, this is the two-hour finale of our show. No new episodes until after Summer. Longest Summer EVER! So let’s jump right into it: S.O.S. (Finale) Recap We pick up immediately after the last episode – Jiaying collapses, telling Skye that Gonzales wants to exterminate all Inhumans, and that it’s a war – Skye…
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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story – A Review
Caroll Spinney’s story is that of romance, of overwhelming joy, emotions, beauty, and most of all, innocence. For those too young to remember a time before the Tickle-Me-Elmo craze, Big Bird ruled supreme. The break-out star of Sesame Street and a towering icon of 20th century Americana, Big Bird represented something beautiful and joyous in…