Archive for January, 2010

Disney Names Hawaii Resort and Launches New Web Site For Project

Disney has finally decided upon a name for the resort they are currently building in O’ahu, Hawaii. The resort, which is slated to be open by Fall 2011, is called “Aulani” which is Hawaiian for “the place that speaks for the great ones” or “the place that speaks with deep messages.” Additionally a new web site has been launched which will featuring concept artwork, construction photos and more information about the resort.

DisneyFan Club “D23″ Announce 2010 Special Events

D23, the official Disney fan club that was formed just last year, has put together a fantastic list of events for 2010. Included in the list is a free “50 and Fabulous” screening series featuring classic Disney movies, D23 one-year anniversary events at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and a special celebration marking the 40th annivesary of the Walt Disney Archives.

Should Tom Sawyer Island Be Turned Into ‘Lost’ Island?

A group of fans of the ABC show “Lost” have started a petition to persuade Disney to create a “Lost” island at Disneyland. The “Lost” attraction would replace “Tom Sawyer Island”, which is seen as being outdated.

While I consider myself to be a hardcore fan of “Lost” as well, this is a bad idea in so many ways.

Disney Unveils KeyChest Digital Movie Technology

The Los Angeles Biz Journal is reporting that The Walt Disney Co. has officially unveiled its long-awaited KeyChest initiative that should it take off will impact digital movie downloads. The initiative would allow a user to purchase a movie or television show that would be stored on a remote server and be standardized in a way that would allow the media to be viewable on multiple platforms including computers, mobile phones and television.

Video Preview/Update of Disney’s California Adventure Expansion

If you have been to Disney’s California Adventure lately, you no doubt have seen a myriad of construction projects all going on at once. This is all part of a revamping of the park as well as the biggest expansion project the park has seen since its initial opening in 2001.

Disney Parks Blog has released a new 4 minute video highlighting some of the changes that are coming over the next couple of years. It is one of what they promise to be many more as the expansion progresses.