Disney Cruise Line cancels December 2012 West Coast Cruises

I’ve been hearing about some pretty amazing cast member discounts on Disney Cruise Line vacations departing from Los Angeles. Apparently they’ve been having trouble filling the ships and now that softness in the market has resulted in DCL rethinking their west coast strategy a bit. Guests who had booked 7-day cruises leaving from Los Angeles in December 9, 16, 23 and 30 next year have been told to rebook for an earlier cruise.

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Actress Elizabeth Mitchell on Disney Cruise to Alaska

Actress Elizabeth Mitchell, most known for her role as Dr. Juliet Burke on ABC’s television series “Lost,” sailed on Disney Cruise Line’s very first voyage to Alaska

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Harry Morgan, M.A.S.H. actor and Disney movie star has died

Harry Morgan, (aka Henry Morgan) known to most of the world as Colonel Sherman Potter from the TV series M*A*S*H and Officer Bill Gannon on “Dragnet”, died in his home this morning in Los Angeles. He was 96.

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John Lasseter Interview on Charlie Rose

The recent interview with John Lasseter by Charlie Rose is now up for viewing on the web. Among the wide ranging discussion they covered the history of Pixar, Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, animation, and the latest movie ‘Brave’. As usual, Rose is interested in getting behind the subject’s secret of success and their motivation.

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Rarest of the Rare Original Disneyland Prospectus Coming to Auction

Disneyland fans may have to mortgage their homes, cars, and first born children to get their hands on this rarest of the rare piece of Disneyland history. One of three, and the only intact copy, prospectus portfolios with beautiful art by Herb Ryman and used by Walt to pitch the idea for Disneyland to New York bankers (footnote: he was rejected) is coming up for auction. The estimated value at auction is $150,000

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Happy Birthday Walt!

Walt Disney would have been 110 years old today. The man was a lot more complicated than the ‘Uncle Walt’ character he created for public consumption. Here are a few books I recommend if you’re looking to gain more insight into the man who started it all: Walt before Mickey: Disney’s Early Years, 1919-1928 by Timothy S

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Happy Birthday Walt!

All SeaWorld Parks Join for 25 Days of Giveaways

Thinking about what to get your favorite theme park for Christmas? SeaWorld has been thinking of you! This December 1 – 25, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SEA) is celebrating the spirit of giving with an online promotion that features 25 days of prizes.

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All SeaWorld Parks Join for 25 Days of Giveaways

Thinking about what to get your favorite theme park for Christmas? SeaWorld has been thinking of you! This December 1 – 25, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SEA) is celebrating the spirit of giving with an online promotion that features 25 days of prizes.

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Essential Theme Park Tools: MyBlueBoost Mobile Device Battery Charger

Introducing one of the new essential theme park tools almost every guest would benefit from – the MyBlueBoost portable, compact battery charger. It will power a mobile phone for 12-16 hours which makes it ideal for travel, long flights, busy airports, not to mention theme parks. Any regular park visitor has a list in the back of their mind where to find open outlets to sneak a quick recharge of their phone.

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Newsies On Broadway – Behind The Scenes at Thanksgiving Parade Performance

I don’t know about you, but I woke up early on Thanksgiving morning just to make sure I saw the Cast of Disney’s Newsies perform before the big Thanksgiving Day parade. Their segment featured the dance number “King of New York,” and it was only a few minutes long, but the whole experience took rehearsal, downtime, and some clowning around, to pull off.

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