Wall-E Off the Wall and Pleasure Island Reimagined?

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Heather Long

In the age of reimaginations (think Get Smart, Transformers and the upcoming Star Trek) is it any surprise that Disney imagineers are re-imagining another feature of the Disney properties? They did it with the Living Seas, transforming it into to the Seas with Nemo & Friends. Pleasure Island Disney is closing the nightclubs on Pleasure Island. Kevin Lansberry, Downtown Disney Vice President, describes their decision as “we are currently considering a number of unique concepts from around the globe as we re-imagine Pleasure Island.” Six clubs will close on September 27 (Mannequins, 8 Trax, BET, Adventurers Club, Motion and Comedy … Continue reading →

Disney News – Mickey, The Little Ones & More

Posted on June 2, 2007 by Heather Long

It’s summer time and that means summer changes to Disney World’s resorts and parks including new hot spots to catch Mickey in and new programming. So what’s happening at Disney this summer? Mickey and the Gang Have a New Spot at Epcot Mickey Mouse is by far the most asked after character in the Disney parks. Beginning this month, you’ll be able to find him at another location daily. They are adding a new Epcot spot to his schedule. So where is this spot? Head over to Innoventions West, where Mickey will join his longtime companions and friends, Goofy, Pluto, … Continue reading →

Disney News – Good and Bad Dreams

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Heather Long

For one family, it’s a dream holiday come true. The Challens family was visiting Disney World for father John Challens seventh Disney vacation. They were eating lunch in Downtown Disney when a member of the Disney Dream Squad came up to them and put a hand on his shoulder. What did the Disney Dream Squad want to tell Mr. Challens? Family Dreams Come True As it turns out, John Challens was the winner of the Disney Grand Marshal trip that will take he, his wife, their ten-year-old daughter and his mother-in-law around the world. The Challens will travel to Disney … Continue reading →

Disney Blog Week in Review May 14 – May 18

Posted on May 20, 2007 by Heather Long

Planning a trip to Disney some time soon? We love Disney World, Disney films and everything else Disney. Whether you are visiting Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland in Anaheim or Disney World in Orlando – there’s a little something Disney for everyone. This week, we took a look at a variety of different Disney items from where to meet the characters to the Disney travel on demand channel coming to your local Comcast station. Check out our week in review for ideas and more. Monday, May 14 In Disney World Planning & The Big Family we take a look … Continue reading →