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Disney Legend Blaine Gibson dies

Disney Imagineer Blaine Gibson, who sculpted figures for Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, has died early Sunday morning, July 5. While an assistant animator at Disney, Gibson took art classes in sculpture at Pasadena City College.  Walt Disney eventually saw his work … Disney Legend Blaine Gibson dies

Osborne Dancing Lights appear to be returning for 2015 holiday season

With all the rumored changes coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, fans have speculated that the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights will not exist for much longer. According to some recently filed construction permits, the popular holiday light show appears to be safe for at least one more year. العاب كازينو مجانية Disney hasn’t announced … Osborne Dancing Lights appear to be returning for 2015 holiday season

The Walt Disney Co. appoints Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer

The Walt Disney Co. has named Christine M. McCarthy their Chief Financial Officer, after the resignation of Jay Rasulo. Kevin Mayer has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer of The Walt Disney Company. McCarthy will report to Bob Iger, Disney’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who said, “Christine has done an incredible job as Disney’s Treasurer … The Walt Disney Co. appoints Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer

Walt Disney World announces upcoming closure of DisneyQuest

Walt Disney World has announced the impending closure of DisneyQuest, the indoor “virtual theme park” at Downtown Disney’s West Side. The 100,000-square-foot attraction has offered interactive video games and virtual reality experiences since opening in 1998. Ed Chambers, president of the Services Trades Council coalition of Disney unions, said the DisneyQuest workers won’t be out … Walt Disney World announces upcoming closure of DisneyQuest

Extension of tax exemption could mean another $1 billion Disneyland expansion

Disney officials are asking the Anaheim City Council to extend a long-time exemption on an entertainment tax for an additional 30 years past the current June 30, 2016 expiration.  In exchange, Disney is considering another $1 billion Disneyland Resort expansion that may include new attractions, another parking structure east of Harbor Boulevard and street improvements … Extension of tax exemption could mean another $1 billion Disneyland expansion