Disney movies

Harrriet Burns, the first woman to join the creative staff of Disney Imagineering, passed away at the age of 79.
Ms. Burns joined Disney in 1955 and initially worked on the sets and props for the “Mickey Mouse Club.” While working alongside Fred Joerger who was creating models for the planned Disneyland Park, Ms. Burns participated [...]

The Port Canaveral Authority has chosen CH2M Hill to oversee the modification of the Disney Cruise Line terminal.
The expansion, slated for completion on October 1, 2010, will allow the two new Disney ships access to the Port. The ships, currently being built in Germany, will be substantially larger than Disney’s existing fleet.
The contract between CH2M [...]

Disneyland gave itself a wonderful present yesterday for its 53rd Anniversary when it was announced that by late this year the Sleeping Beauty Castle Diorama would re-open with a new show.
When the attraction is unveiled later this year, the “show” will differ from the dioramas of the 1980s and ‘90s, returning to the unique style [...]

Walt Disney World is using a legal loophole and stating that they are exempt from Florida’s recently enacted legislation allowing concealed weapons to be carried by residents with permits.
Disney is claiming their federal permits for the storage/use of fireworks falls under the law’s stipulation that employers who manufacture, store or use explosives can ban firearms.
A [...]

The big news coming out of the west coast this week is the possible re-opening of the much-missed Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through attraction at Disneyland. The LA Times reports that construction crews have been seen moving in and out of the famous landmark.
It’s because of that landmark status and the fragile nature of the building [...]

Be careful!….

A tourist getting cash from an ATM located in the lobby of the Royal Plaza Hotel was robbed.
The 24 year old victim had withdrawn the cash when she was struck by a man who was by a courtesy phone near the ATM. Those who saw the incident said that the man ran to a [...]

Patrick Noze, a manager at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, is under arrest following his alleged use of a guest’s credit card.
According to authorities, Noze removed the card from the wallet of a guest and used it to pay $1200 in car repairs. The mechanic stated that Noze claimed he was authorized to use the card.
Charges [...]

A class action suit has been filed against Disney following its requiring a job applicant to remove his turban as a condition of employment.
The Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund has initiated the legal action on behalf of Sukhbir Singh Channa. According to reports made by both Channa and witnesses, he was told that [...]

Disney has begun showing full-length movies online, beginning with Finding Nemo, the studio said Tuesday.
It’s the first time Disney has done so, and it’s notable as such, but don’t confuse the move with a full-on YouTubization of the company. Each movie will only be available for a few days after they air on ABC’s Saturday-night [...]

Disney charm brecelets manufactured by High IntenCity Corp of New Jersey have been found to have excessive levels of lead.
Testing of the Hannah Montana, Disney Faeries and High School Musical jewelry was conducted by the Center for Environmental Health. The California agency reports finding lead levels which exceeded the 600 parts per million maximum permitted [...]