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Mr. Potato Head himself has been selected to receive yet another award. The Legend award from TV Land. Don Rickles Variety is reporting that Don Rickles has been selected to receive the award during a ceremony on April 19 from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City...
fun with your photos
One of the things you find with the world of digital photos is the sheer number of images you can accumulate in a short amount of time. Let's face it, they are not all great; some of them may be downright awful. But wait! Don't delete them, you may be able to still...
disney wonder moving to la
The Bizjournals is reporting that Disney Cruise Line has announced changes in ports for the Disney Wonder, the second ship build for Disney Cruise Line. The Deal With new ships in production, Disney Cruise Line is expanding the locations of their ships. Expanding to...
new disney dvds
There is a new collection of DVDs heading to the store and they showcase some of the greats of Disney Animation. The Collection The Disney Animation Collection is scheduled to be released next month. The first titles will be: Mickey and the Beanstalk - Embark on...
game developer’s conference
Scott Rogers, a creative manager at THQ, gave a presentation at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco on game design lessons to be learned from the design of Disneyland. The notes Scott Rogers has released the notes from his talk and they can be found here....
wdw free dining options
Direct from the Official Walt Disney World Press site, comes news of free dining options for guests staying at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Release Walt Disney World Guests Can Celebrate With 'Free Dining Plan' Vacation Package Offer Guests of select Walt Disney...
nick’s kids’ choice awards 2009
What? Nickelodeon news here on a Disney specific site? Well, Nick is a great network and their annual Kids' Choice Awards are a great chance for kids everywhere to vote for their favorite entertainers of the past year. Dwayne Johnson Hosted by one of Disney's own...
disney + hulu ?
Variety is reporting that Disney is in negotiations to acquire a stake in the hugely popular site, hulu. The Deal Although representatives from Disney and hulu have declined comment, Paid Content has reported that negotiations are underway for Disney to take an equity...
toy story mania – wii!
Disney Interactive, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, has announced a new game based on the phenomenally succussful Toy Story Mania attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's California Adventure. The game will be based off the Toy Story characters...
paul revere and the raiders
Paul Revere and the Raiders will be performing at the Flower Power Concert Series this weekend. Paul Revere and the Raiders Paul Revere organized the Raiders in 1958 in Idaho. They were the first rock group to be signed with Columbia Records. Perhaps most remarkable...
Mickey’s Pin Trading Nights
Tonight at Disney's Contemporary Resort is one of the pin-trading events that have been organized for the year. Event From 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm tonight at the Convention Center of Disney's Contemporary Resort in Fantasia G Ballroom. Wrapping it up I have been collecting...
great american gardeners
Meet Shirley Bovshow at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival this weekend, March 27-29. Shirley Bovshow Shirley Bovshow is an in-demand landscape designer in Los Angeles and the designer/co-host of the television show, “Garden Police” airing on the...
stoneheart trilogy
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Walt Disney Pictures is in talks to obtain the rights to Charlie Fletcher's Stoneheart trilogy. The Story The three books (The Stoneheart, The Ironhand and Silvertongue ) revolve around the adventure of a 12 year old boy who...
ka olina family resort
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has purchased 21 acres in Hawaii on the island of Oahu to build a luxury family resort that will be located at the picturesque Ko Olina Resort & Marina. Located on the western side of Oahu known for its sweeping ocean views, white...
muppets + jason segel
Was listening to Fresh Air with Terry Gross as she interviewed Jason Segel and they mentioned Jason will be scripting a new Muppet movie. Jimmy Fallon Jason stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to promote his new movie, and had a little run in with some hecklers...
hugo awards
Pixar/Walt Disney's Academy Award Winning film, Wall•E has now been nominated for a HUGO award HUGO awards The 67th Annual convention has announced the balloting for this year's awards. Wall-E has been nominated in the Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form category....
d23 card carrying member
Welcome cards and some of the prints have started to arrive in the hands of D23 members. I received my welcome card yesterday in the mail D23 membership I am actually a little surprised in the manner with which the card arrived. When I renew my Disney Annual Pass, the...
haunted mansion
The Disney Parks YouTube channel has released a trailer for the Haunted Mansion attraction in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Trailer httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTTWX-XvHg0&feature=player_embedded The Story It is the only attraction...