AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Composers Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken to work on live action Little Mermaid film
A new live action remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid is in the works featuring songs from the original 1989 animated feature, plus some new songs by original composer Alan Menken and Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda. Menken wrote the music and score for the Disney classic along with lyricist Howard Ashman, who passed away in 1991. … Composers Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken to work on live action Little Mermaid film
Walt Disney Archives plans exclusive exhibit for Destination D
D23 continues to add to their plans for the Destination D: Amazing Adventures event that’s coming up this fall at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. In addition to the presentation on The World of Avatar that was just announced, D23 is working with the Walt Disney Archives on a special exhibit for the … Walt Disney Archives plans exclusive exhibit for Destination D
runDisney reveals medals for Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
runDisney has revealed the designs for the collection of medals that will be awarded at this year’s Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend to be held this fall at the Disneyland Resort. The vintage style of the Captain America 5K medal, which was revealed a couple weeks ago, celebrates the 75th anniversary of Captain America, while … runDisney reveals medals for Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
Disneyland to build new parking structure and transportation hub
The Disneyland Resort has filed plans for a new transportation hub and parking structure project east of the resort on Manchester Avenue. The new 7-level parking structure is set to be built where the Pumbaa parking lot is now. At 6,800 space it will be smaller than the current 10,000 space Mickey & Friends Parking … Disneyland to build new parking structure and transportation hub
Main Street Electrical Parade ending at Magic Kingdom and heading to Disneyland
Disney announced today that the Main Street Electrical Parade will be concluding an over 6-year-long run at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on October 9, 2016. The parade returned to the Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2010 for what was meant to be a limited time engagement and never left. Following its … Main Street Electrical Parade ending at Magic Kingdom and heading to Disneyland
Disney reports record quarterly revenue despite lower attendance
In today’s investors’ conference call, Christine McCarthy, Chief Financial Office for the Walt Disney Company, reported that Parks and Resorts division revenue was up for the third fiscal quarter, yet attendance at domestic theme parks was down. Domestic theme park attendance dropped 4 percent, partially due to the Easter holiday falling in the previous quarter, … Disney reports record quarterly revenue despite lower attendance
Deputies arrest man trying to bring a gun into the Magic Kingdom
Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested a man yesterday for trying to bring a gun into the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Kevin Webb, 42, acknowledged he was carrying a firearm when he was asked to walk through a metal detector outside the park’s main entrance, but told the Walt Disney World security guards … Deputies arrest man trying to bring a gun into the Magic Kingdom
Disney Theatrical and Frozen director part ways
Disney Theatrical Productions has “chosen to go in another direction” in regards to their upcoming Broadway production of “Frozen,” so director Alex Timbers has left the production. Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical described the decision as “especially painful.” Timbers has worked with Disney before as co-director on “Peter and the Starcatcher,” but his edginess … Disney Theatrical and Frozen director part ways
Judge allows false advertising case against SeaWorld to continue
United States District Judge Jeffrey White has denied SeaWorld’s request to dismiss a pending false advertising lawsuit against the company. The suit was filed by Marc Anderson and three other plaintiffs who believe SeaWorld was not as focused on conservation and animal welfare as they claimed to be. The plaintiffs will now be allowed to … Judge allows false advertising case against SeaWorld to continue
Afternoon Tea at the Disneyland Hotel gets a Halloween makeover
Beginning September 30th, the Classic Afternoon Tea at Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel becomes a “Trick or Tea,” featuring seasonal teas and special treats. The special seasonal treats start with a maple pecan scone, then move on to chocolate-dipped strawberries painted to look like Jack Skellington. The new seasonal teas include an Apple Pie … Afternoon Tea at the Disneyland Hotel gets a Halloween makeover
