Sleeping Beauty Walk-Through To Be Restored?
I’ve been to the “happiest place on Earth” a total of eight times in my life, starting in 1977 and the last trip taking place in 2006. In that time frame, I’ve pretty much experienced every attraction the park has to offer with the exception of two – Club 33 and the Sleeping Beauty Walk-Through Diorama. While chances are pretty slim I’ll ever get to visit Club 33, not only due to the exorbitant fees to join this exclusive club but the alleged ten plus year waiting period, it looks hopeful that I will get to experience the walk-through in Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland.
Disney XD To Offer Weekly Movie Streams
Disney announced today an expansion of its media offerings on its Xtreme Digital (XD) online network. In conjunction with its 2008 summer movie broadcast schedule for its ABC television network, the entertainment giant has introduced a staged rollout of full-length movie streams to Web viewers following their original showing on the Wonderful World of Disney on Saturday nights.
Walt Disney Company Commits $1 Million in Humanitarian Aid to China Earthquake Victims
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.
It’s a Small World After All, Thanks To Google Earth
In a pioneering partnership aiming to go online Tuesday, Google Earth and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will make it easy to take a virtual trip to Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and 22 Disney hotels and resorts.
Interactive “Sleeping Beauty” To Be Released On Blu-ray
Yahoo! News reports that in October, Disney will release its first animated classic on Blu-ray Disc, “Sleeping Beauty,” which will offer viewers a full palate of high-tech viewing options. Thanks to BD Live technology, which connects to the Internet, viewers will be able to pop “Sleeping Beauty” into their Blu-ray Disc player and get a variety of interactive features. And just what might those be?
Video Preview of Changes To ‘Its a Small World’ From Hong Kong Version
While dozens of videos of Hong Kong Disneyland’s “it’s a small world” attraction have been posted on YouTube since the ride began soft-opening previews last month, the best version comes from member royal311 who posted a four-part ride through which simply shows the attraction without either unduly emphasizing—or at the other extreme completely editing out—the character cameos.
Happiest Place on Earth… But Not For All
Reuters reports that a man apparently jumped to his death today from the 14th floor of the Disneyland Hotel at the world-famous amusement park in Southern California. “Right now it is certainly looking like a suicide,” Anaheim Police Sgt. Rick Martinez told Reuters. “He was seen leaping off the balcony.”
Disney Enters Robotic Toy Market With New Line of Programmable Robots
Disney Consumer Products has announced its entry into the robotic toy market with an innovative line of robotic toy products created in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, Thinkway Toys and WowWee. The robotic toys are inspired by WALL-E, the adorable robot from the Disney/Pixar theatrical release of the same name set to debut this summer, and Tinker Bell, the beloved Disney Fairy.
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Disney-O-Rama is a compilation of Disney news, historical facts, insider tips and more. While we will mostly focus on Disney’s theme parks — Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World in particular, you will also find us covering other Disney topics as well.