By David Wallace on Nov 13, 2008 in Company News | 0 Comments
Walt Disney Company has struck a deal with Verizon Wireless that will allow it to remain in contact via mobile phones with visitors (guests) to its theme parks - even when they step outside the turnstiles in both Anaheim and Orlando.
It is being pitched as a way to enhance the “theme park experience,” enabling parkgoers [...]
By David Wallace on Oct 20, 2008 in Company News | 0 Comments
Disney is coming to the island of O’ahu, Hawaii. No it will not be another theme park but rather a Disney themed resort. Ko Olina Resort & Marina scheduled to be completed by 2011 will be a 830-unit resort on 21 acres of property.
Announcing the project, Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts [...]
By David Wallace on Oct 14, 2008 in Company News | 0 Comments
The Walt Disney Company inducted 11 new Disney Legends at a ceremony at the Burbank Walt Disney Studios yesterday. The Legends are chosen by a selection committee created by Roy E. Disney. The program honors gifted animators, Imagineers, songwriters, actors and business leaders as having made a significant impact on the Disney legacy.
There are now [...]
By David Wallace on Aug 12, 2008 in Company News | 0 Comments
LaughingPlace.com has confirmed that both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will finally be updating Star Tours. I say finally as a new Star Tours experience is long overdue. Apparently Star Tours 2.0 is currently in production and should be announced in the fall for a summer ‘09 launch. Currently only Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios [...]
By David Wallace on Jul 11, 2008 in Company News | 12 Comments
I would imagine that David and Marisol Chaveco, a Clermont, Florida couple who own a small party business, never thought they’d be famous, at least not in this manner. Nevertheless, it is national news now that the Walt Disney Company is suing the couple for trademark infringement. Disney is seeking $1 million in damages.
The infringement [...]
By David Wallace on May 20, 2008 in Company News | 0 Comments
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will contribute $1 million (approximately RMB 7 million) in humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquake in China. The donation will be put towards acquiring materials for immediate relief efforts, helping and supporting displaced and distressed children and rebuilding damaged schools.
“On behalf of The Walt Disney [...]
