AUTHOR: Charles Boda
SeaWorld Entertainment Removes Single-Use Plastic Straws and Bags From All Its Parks
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. is making efforts to further solidify its commitment to wildlife and conservation with a new initiative that has been announced just prior to World Oceans Day. Due to the significant threat they present to oceanic habitats, none of the 12 theme and amusement parks currently owned and operated by the company will … SeaWorld Entertainment Removes Single-Use Plastic Straws and Bags From All Its Parks
Antitrust Chief Comments on Disney, Fox’s ‘Surgically’ Designed Deal
As Fox investors prepare for a July 10th vote on The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox properties and Comcast may attempt to outbid them with a larger cash offer, some remarks from Makan Delrahim of the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust division may lend a clue as to how the finale to … Antitrust Chief Comments on Disney, Fox’s ‘Surgically’ Designed Deal
Disney Patent Application Details OLED 3-D Technology Which Doesn’t Require Glasses
It is plain to see that modern media consumers still desire 3-D entertainment, yet with all of the strides the technology has made since its inception, most displays still require the use of special glasses. A patent application from Disney Enterprises Inc. has just been published which aims to solve that problem with the use … Disney Patent Application Details OLED 3-D Technology Which Doesn’t Require Glasses
Parks in Perspective: Storytelling, Theme Parks, and the Virtues of Escapism
Life isn’t fair. We teach this to our children, to the point where the very concept seems cliché. Throughout the long and arduous course of raising their progeny, there will undoubtedly be a time when a parent hears this declaration, usually in the form of a whine or a scream: “But it’s not fair.” What … Parks in Perspective: Storytelling, Theme Parks, and the Virtues of Escapism
Actor Who Voiced Prince Charming in ‘Cinderella’ Dies at Age 96
William Phipps, who used his vocal talents to portray one of Disney’s most classic and iconic princes, passed away from lung cancer on Friday night at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. Phipps’ primary contributions to the entertainment industry occurred throughout the 1950s; he has 226 acting credits listed to his name. While Phipps … Actor Who Voiced Prince Charming in ‘Cinderella’ Dies at Age 96
Doctor Strange Has Arrived in Disney California Adventure Park
While there are many factors guests need to consider when planning a Disneyland Resort vacation, supernatural threats are no longer among them. Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme and Master of the Mystic Arts, is now patrolling the streets of Disney California Adventure. Disney has released a video showcasing the hero’s debut, as he instructs guests in … Doctor Strange Has Arrived in Disney California Adventure Park
PANDORA Releases Disney Park-Exclusive Charms to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of ‘Peter Pan’
Much like the titular boy himself, Disney’s animated classic Peter Pan is considered by many to be timeless. While Tink and the Lost Boys may not be showing their age yet, the film is turning 65 this month. In commemoration of the anniversary, PANDORA Jewelry is offering three film-inspired charms guests will only find in … PANDORA Releases Disney Park-Exclusive Charms to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of ‘Peter Pan’
Downtown Disney’s ESPN Zone Officially Closes
Since 2001, guests spending time at the Disneyland Resort‘s Downtown Disney district could entertain themselves as they dined with a massive sprawl of TV screens featuring live sporting events and a sizable arcade, but those days have ended. ESPN Zone permanently closed its doors on June 2nd, paving the way for construction of a new luxury … Downtown Disney’s ESPN Zone Officially Closes
Disneyland Announces New Annual Pass Restrictions in Advance of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Disneyland Resort annual passholders just lost some freedom in choosing which parks to visit in the near future. New planning calendars for the upcoming year have been released, one for each park, with separate park-specific blockout dates listed for both starting June 2019. Disney explained the new system in a statement, saying, “As our business … Disneyland Announces New Annual Pass Restrictions in Advance of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Disney Parks Highlight Sweet Offerings for National Doughnut Day
So, it turns out that the first Friday in June each year is National Doughnut Day. If you weren’t aware of this flavorful fact, don’t worry; Disney remembered, and have pointed the spotlight at some doughnut (and doughnut-like) options you can find to help you celebrate this hunger-satiating holiday. Here are some of the Disney … Disney Parks Highlight Sweet Offerings for National Doughnut Day
