AUTHOR: Charles Boda
Details on the Disney Digital Network’s ‘Frozen’ Inspired Design Show Revealed
When Disney announced their decision to put Maker Studios to use with a new network for digital media, aptly named the Disney Digital Network, they had 7 projects in the works. Now, we get to see a little more of one of those projects: the Disney Design Challenge. The Los Angeles Times reported on the … Details on the Disney Digital Network’s ‘Frozen’ Inspired Design Show Revealed
SeaWorld’s New Virtual Reality Enhanced Kraken Unleashed Opens to the Public Today
Many people have been wondering exactly much how virtual reality is going to improve their experience on SeaWorld Orlando’s Kraken Unleashed. Now is the time to find out, as the attraction was opened to the public today. Select annual passholders already got a preview of the ride on Tuesday, June 13th; here is what you … SeaWorld’s New Virtual Reality Enhanced Kraken Unleashed Opens to the Public Today
Bob Iger Says Shanghai Disney Resort’s First Year Exceeded Expectations
Shanghai Disney Resort just had its first birthday, and Bob Iger was on site in China to celebrate with some positive news about the park’s performance. Exactly how well Shanghai Disney would perform was a matter of much speculation; now, it appears the venture has had an extremely successful start. A special nighttime show was … Bob Iger Says Shanghai Disney Resort’s First Year Exceeded Expectations
Disney and Sphero’s New Spider-Man Toy Will Bring Some Friendliness to Your Neighborhood
Disney’s partnership with Sphero has already brought us versions Lightning McQueen and BB-8; now, they are taking on the world’s most famous wall-crawler. A brand new talking Spider-Man toy has just been released, and it promises a full array of interactive enjoyment. As any Spider-Fan knows, Peter Parker’s greatest power doesn’t come from a radioactive … Disney and Sphero’s New Spider-Man Toy Will Bring Some Friendliness to Your Neighborhood
Disney Has Released a Na’vi Language Primer for Explorers of Pandora – The World of Avatar
If you are the kind of person who thinks a little research before a trip pays off, why not try to learn a little bit of Na’vi before your first excursion to Pandora – The World of Avatar? The Disney Parks Blog has released a handy primer to get you up to speed on communicating … Disney Has Released a Na’vi Language Primer for Explorers of Pandora – The World of Avatar
UK Mother Raises £7 Thousand for Disney Trip with GoFundMe Campaign
Thanks to a GoFundMe page and some resilience, Gloucestershire Mother Nikki Smith raised enough money to take her children to Walt Disney World next summer. Smith faced online backlash after her page first went up, with many calling her a “beggar” or “scrounger”, but she says she had just wanted to reward her daughters with … UK Mother Raises £7 Thousand for Disney Trip with GoFundMe Campaign
‘Cars 3’ Expected to Pass ‘Wonder Woman’ at Box Office, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Dominates Disc Sales
June is turning into quite a successful month for Disney, as speculation puts Cars 3 in the top spot for its opening weekend and Beauty and the Beast has now transitioned from colossal box office profits to disc sales. According to Variety, Cars 3 is expected to make somewhere in the $55 million to $65 … ‘Cars 3’ Expected to Pass ‘Wonder Woman’ at Box Office, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Dominates Disc Sales
SeaWorld Stock Increases as Board Chairman is Voted Off
The chairman of SeaWorld’s board of directors, David D’Allesandro, failed to receive the majority of votes required to keep his position. The vote took place during the company’s annual shareholder’s meeting on Wednesday, after which SeaWorld’s stock increased 7% during trading. D’Allesandro has held the position since 2010, but will now be offering to tender his … SeaWorld Stock Increases as Board Chairman is Voted Off
Disney XD’s New ‘DuckTales’ Series Will Debut for 24 Hours Straight, Opening Credits Released
Disney XD really wants you to watch the new rebooted DuckTales cartoon, so they are giving you an entire day’s worth of opportunities to catch the hour-long premiere. August 12th, to be exact, starting at midnight and running 24 consecutive hours. This will be the second special premiere event XD is playing a part in, … Disney XD’s New ‘DuckTales’ Series Will Debut for 24 Hours Straight, Opening Credits Released
Disney Partners with Hanson Robotics to Create Artificially Intelligent Disney Robots
Dr. David Hanson, founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, announced a collaboration with Disney to give artificial intelligence to their characters. Hanson spoke in London at TechXLR8, a technical conference, where he made the announcement. Hanson Robotics has some renown for developing robots with the capability to mimic human expressions and interactions. Hanson’s ultimate goal … Disney Partners with Hanson Robotics to Create Artificially Intelligent Disney Robots
