AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz Announces Retirement
Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations has announced his retirement effective February 15, 2018. As head of New Vacation Operations, Holz is also responsible for Disney Vacation Club, Adventures by Disney, Disneyland Paris, and Aulani. Karl Holz began his Disney career in 1996 as vice president of Downtown Disney at … Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz Announces Retirement
Disney Composer Alan Menken to be Honored by Songwriters Hall of Fame
Composer and Disney Legend Alan Menken is being honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer with a special award. On June 15th, at a gala event in New York City, Menken will receive the Johnny Mercer Award, the highest honor that the Hall of Fame bestows. The award is presented to a songwriter … Disney Composer Alan Menken to be Honored by Songwriters Hall of Fame
Easter Options at the Disneyland Resort Hotels
The Disneyland Resort Hotels have announced some special activities for the upcoming Easter holiday. At the Disneyland Hotel, Steakhouse 55’s Afternoon Tea will become an Easter Classic Tea, featuring cherry blossom green tea , fresh-baked scones, mini cakes and tea sandwiches. Easter Classic Tea will be served March 31-April 2, April 7-9 and April 14-16, … Easter Options at the Disneyland Resort Hotels
My Disney Experience App Gets an Update
The latest update to the My Disney Experience app will make navigating your Walt Disney World vacation even easier. The app now opens to the theme park maps, to help you find your way to your next destination while in the theme parks. There’s also a new “Spotlight” section that will highlight new offerings in … My Disney Experience App Gets an Update
Disneyland Helps Fund Musical Instruments for Local Anaheim Schools
Disney, along with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and the Yamaha Corporation of America, has funded a new program to help encourage instrumental music in Anaheim schools. American Music Makers Exploratory Wheel includes funding for teachers, plus makes musical instruments available so that Anaheim fifth graders can sample the trombone, flute, trumpet, clarinet, … Disneyland Helps Fund Musical Instruments for Local Anaheim Schools
Disneyland’s Autopia Gets a New Storyline
Disneyland Park‘s classic attraction, Autopia, has just received a few updates, including a new storyline featuring Honda’s ASIMO robot. ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) and his robotic friend, Bird, have embarked on the ultimate road trip and are featured in several new scenes in the attraction. Bird is a new character that was created … Disneyland’s Autopia Gets a New Storyline
Updates Coming to Disneyland’s Autopia?
Will the Autopia at Disneyland Park be getting an update soon? Last year, Honda was announced as the new sponsor and the attraction got a new paint job and some new signage. Further updates, such as a new storyline were hinted at, but no major changes were made. Last night on their ASIMO Twitter account, … Updates Coming to Disneyland’s Autopia?
Egg-stravaganza Returning to Disneyland in April
The Disneyland Resort has announced the return of its 5th annual egg-themed scavenger hunt beginning April 1st! Egg-stravaganza takes place in Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney. Guests purchase a special map at select locations for $5.99, then search for hidden eggs themed to Disney and Pixar characters. When guests are done with … Egg-stravaganza Returning to Disneyland in April
Beauty and the Beast Opening Weekend Could Exceed Expectations
Beauty and the Beast, the new live-action Disney feature, is poised to exceed the company’s opening weekend expectations. Disney initially had hoped to finish with $120 million domestically this weekend, then upped their estimate to somewhere in the range of $140 million to $155 million; but based on ticket sales for Thursday night previews and … Beauty and the Beast Opening Weekend Could Exceed Expectations
California Adventure Food & Wine 2017 – Day 2
The DIS Unplugged: Disneyland Edition team spent the first weekend of the California Adventure Food & Wine Festival hitting nearly every booth available…for research. I’ve already talked about Day 1, so now it’s time to review what we did on Day 2. On Saturday (Day 2), I was joined by Tony and his son Andrew … California Adventure Food & Wine 2017 – Day 2
