28 Newly Restored Walt Disney Classic Animated Shorts Coming to Disney+

Starting on July 7th, 2023, Disney+ will begin debuting a collection of 28 newly restored Walt Disney Animation Studios classic shorts. These will include iconic stars such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n’ Dale, and the studio’s first star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.

‘Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homcoming With David Letterman’ on Disney +

Three of my favorite entertainers – Bono and The Edge of U2 and David Letterman, have teamed up to create a music docu-special which is “part concert movie, part travel adventure plus a whole lot of Bono and The Edge, with Dave’s humor throughout.” 

New Trailer for ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ to Stream on Disney+

If you are a fan of the Muppets (like me) and a fan of the Haunted Mansion attraction as well (who isn’t), then you are going to love the new “Muppets Haunted Mansion” Halloween Special that is set to air on Disney+ on October 8th. Read on to view the official trailer as well as read the official press release.

The Beatles: Get Back

The Beatles ‘Get Back’ Documentary Series to Appear on Disney+

If you are a Disney fan, as I am, and if you are a fan of The Beatles, as I am, then you are going to be thrilled, as I am, with a new Disney+ documentary series on the latter days of The Beatles. Disney is promising over 6 hours of never-before-seen restored footage, Including The Beatles’ last live performance, to roll out on Disney+ over 3 days.

Knott’s Berry Farm Reveals 2010 Halloween Haunt Mazes

Knott’s Berry Farm Reveals 2010 Halloween Haunt Mazes

Knotts Berry Farm, also known as “Knotts Scary Farm” around Halloween, will unveil three new haunted mazes during their 38th annual Halloween Haunt. The goulish festivities will take place on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Sept. 24 through Oct. 31 (except for Sept. 29). More details inside!

Disneyland’s 55th Anniversary To Be Celebrated at The Walt Disney Family Museum

Disneyland’s 55th Anniversary To Be Celebrated at The Walt Disney Family Museum

On July 18, 1955, Disneyland officially opened its doors in southern California. Now, fifty-five years later, a rare gathering of Disney Legends, family members, former executives (2 Disneyland Presidents), Imagineers and other special guests will be gathering in San Francisco at the new Walt Disney Family Museum – many of whom will share their personal stories about working with Walt.

Mulholland Madness: Meet Goofy’s Sky School

Mulholland Madness: Meet Goofy’s Sky School

As the continued process of re-themeing and enhancing takes place in Disney’s California Adventure park, Mulholland Madness is next on the list of attractions to receive an update. The family coaster will get a Goofy’s Sky Skool “refreshing” as part of the $1.1-billion effort to add a heavy dose of Mickey Mouse and friends to the under-performing theme park.

“Create” – A New Way To Interact With Disney Characters

“Create” – A New Way To Interact With Disney Characters

Create, by Disney.com, is an online entertainment portal that offers new ways to interact with Disney character art and graphics. Disney fans are now able to work with Disney art through applications that help create and design art work, comic books, music videos and much more. It’s also a great way to express creativity and communicate with other Disney fans.

Disney Acquires iPhone Game Maker Tapulous

Disney Acquires iPhone Game Maker Tapulous

Walt Disney has acquired startup iPhone app developer Tapulous, as the company continues its push into mobile games. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition will help Disney in its continuous drive to be the leader in mobile entertainment.

Ilene Woods, the Voice of Cinderella, Passes Away at 81

Ilene Woods, the Voice of Cinderella, Passes Away at 81

Ilene Woods, the voice of Disney’s Cinderella and Disney Legend, has died at age 81. Woods is most famous for her role as the voice of Cinderella in the 1950 classic animated film. One of her last film appearances was in Touched By An Angel as night nurse Cassie. The cause of her death has not been disclosed at this time.

Behind the Scenes in the Control Room for “World of Color”

Behind the Scenes in the Control Room for “World of Color”

Disney Parks Blog has released a short video demonstrating the massive control room that controls over 18,000 active points, including 12,000 fountains, in the “World of Color” show at Disney’s California Adventure. It is indeed one of the biggest show control systems ever built.

Disney’s “Wonderful World of Color” – It’s Kind of a Big Deal!

Disney’s “Wonderful World of Color” – It’s Kind of a Big Deal!

Having see a full-length version of Disney’s Wonderful World of Color as captured by a park guest who then so graciously posted the footage on YouTube, I can say that the show is quite impressive. At just under 27 minutes, the attraction uses water, special lighting, fire, video and more to bring a variety of Disney characters to life in stunning color.

June 10th “World of Color” Premiere To be Livestreamed on Ustream

June 10th “World of Color” Premiere To be Livestreamed on Ustream

If you are like me and not one of the fortunate few who will be able to attend Disney’s “World of Color” premier on June 10th at Disney’s California Adventure Park, here’s good news for us all. Disney will now livestream the premier of their newest attraction on Ustream, allowing the whole world to watch as it happens.

Silly Symphony Swings Debuts at Disney’s California Adventure

Silly Symphony Swings Debuts at Disney’s California Adventure

With an official opening date of June 11th, the newly re-themed Silly Symphony Swings began “soft opening” runs last Friday morning. What was formerly known as the “Orange Stinger” has been re-themed to the 1935 Mickey Mouse short feature “The Band Concert,” with the music of Rossini’s “William Tell Overture.”

Knott’s Berry Farm Reveals 2010 Halloween Haunt Mazes

Knott’s Berry Farm Reveals 2010 Halloween Haunt Mazes

Knotts Berry Farm, also known as “Knotts Scary Farm” around Halloween, will unveil three new haunted mazes during their 38th annual Halloween Haunt. The goulish festivities will take place on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Sept. 24 through Oct. 31 (except for Sept. 29). More details inside!

Disneyland’s 55th Anniversary To Be Celebrated at The Walt Disney Family Museum

Disneyland’s 55th Anniversary To Be Celebrated at The Walt Disney Family Museum

On July 18, 1955, Disneyland officially opened its doors in southern California. Now, fifty-five years later, a rare gathering of Disney Legends, family members, former executives (2 Disneyland Presidents), Imagineers and other special guests will be gathering in San Francisco at the new Walt Disney Family Museum – many of whom will share their personal stories about working with Walt.

Mulholland Madness: Meet Goofy’s Sky School

Mulholland Madness: Meet Goofy’s Sky School

As the continued process of re-themeing and enhancing takes place in Disney’s California Adventure park, Mulholland Madness is next on the list of attractions to receive an update. The family coaster will get a Goofy’s Sky Skool “refreshing” as part of the $1.1-billion effort to add a heavy dose of Mickey Mouse and friends to the under-performing theme park.

“Create” – A New Way To Interact With Disney Characters

“Create” – A New Way To Interact With Disney Characters

Create, by Disney.com, is an online entertainment portal that offers new ways to interact with Disney character art and graphics. Disney fans are now able to work with Disney art through applications that help create and design art work, comic books, music videos and much more. It’s also a great way to express creativity and communicate with other Disney fans.

Disney Acquires iPhone Game Maker Tapulous

Disney Acquires iPhone Game Maker Tapulous

Walt Disney has acquired startup iPhone app developer Tapulous, as the company continues its push into mobile games. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition will help Disney in its continuous drive to be the leader in mobile entertainment.

Ilene Woods, the Voice of Cinderella, Passes Away at 81

Ilene Woods, the Voice of Cinderella, Passes Away at 81

Ilene Woods, the voice of Disney’s Cinderella and Disney Legend, has died at age 81. Woods is most famous for her role as the voice of Cinderella in the 1950 classic animated film. One of her last film appearances was in Touched By An Angel as night nurse Cassie. The cause of her death has not been disclosed at this time.

Behind the Scenes in the Control Room for “World of Color”

Behind the Scenes in the Control Room for “World of Color”

Disney Parks Blog has released a short video demonstrating the massive control room that controls over 18,000 active points, including 12,000 fountains, in the “World of Color” show at Disney’s California Adventure. It is indeed one of the biggest show control systems ever built.

Disney’s “Wonderful World of Color” – It’s Kind of a Big Deal!

Disney’s “Wonderful World of Color” – It’s Kind of a Big Deal!

Having see a full-length version of Disney’s Wonderful World of Color as captured by a park guest who then so graciously posted the footage on YouTube, I can say that the show is quite impressive. At just under 27 minutes, the attraction uses water, special lighting, fire, video and more to bring a variety of Disney characters to life in stunning color.

June 10th “World of Color” Premiere To be Livestreamed on Ustream

June 10th “World of Color” Premiere To be Livestreamed on Ustream

If you are like me and not one of the fortunate few who will be able to attend Disney’s “World of Color” premier on June 10th at Disney’s California Adventure Park, here’s good news for us all. Disney will now livestream the premier of their newest attraction on Ustream, allowing the whole world to watch as it happens.

Silly Symphony Swings Debuts at Disney’s California Adventure

Silly Symphony Swings Debuts at Disney’s California Adventure

With an official opening date of June 11th, the newly re-themed Silly Symphony Swings began “soft opening” runs last Friday morning. What was formerly known as the “Orange Stinger” has been re-themed to the 1935 Mickey Mouse short feature “The Band Concert,” with the music of Rossini’s “William Tell Overture.”

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