Tag: DIS Interview
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SeaWorld Has Passion For Turtles With New Film And Reef Opening
Taking a page out of Disneynature’s book, SeaWorld launched a new initiative called SeaWorld Pictures. The first film released by the division is “Turtle: The Incredible Journey”, which premiered in 3D on Tuesday, June 21 at SeaWorld San Diego. The film’s premiere also corresponded with the grand opening of the new Turtle Reef exhibit also…
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Sounds Like Summer: Sounds (and Looks) Like Bon Jovi
During the hot and sticky Florida summer, Epcot transforms into a rock venue with its “Sounds Like Summer” concert series. Every evening from June 12 – July 30th the open-air America Gardens Theatre hosts rock icon tribute bands with 3 performances daily. Bands play tribute to classic acts such as the Eagles, the Bee Gees,…
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One Part Pixie-Dust + One Part Midi-Chlorians = Ashley Eckstein
Interview with Star Wars: The Clone Wars actor Ashley Eckstein, celebrity co-host of 2011 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios It’s the time of year on the Walt Disney World calendar when Storm Troopers, Jedi, Ewoks, droids, and all sorts of alien life forms make their way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars…
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Director of DisneyNature’s “African Cats” out to Save the Savanna
For those who attended this year’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, you may have noticed the elaborate “African Cats” sand sculpture featuring lions, cheetahs, and their cubs (oh my!). In addition, this Earth Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also celebrate the release of DisneyNature’s newest film “African Cats” with a Big Cat Party for…
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Survivor’s Villain Russell Hantz Talks Give Kids The World
Russell Hantz was one of the most despicable, underhanded, and manipulative villains ever to play the game of Survivor. The lying, backstabbing scoundrel was brought to tears when he was eliminated from Survivor: Redemption Island for good. The tough guy with the tattoo emblazoned arm that read “Keep Hope Alive” had no hope left when it came to…
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Imagineer Kim Irvine’s Child Eye Stewardship of Disneyland
Each Disney destination including Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland has its own Imagineering team to maintain and develop the parks. Long-time Walt Disney Imagineer Kim Irvine founded Disneyland’s Imagineering office in the early 1980’s, and currently serves as the Art Director for Disneyland. On Saturday, March 12, she…
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Greeny and Golic Talk Disney’s ESPN: The Weekend with the DIS
Spring is in the air at Walt Disney World, and the International Flower and Garden Festival has opened with the theme “Epcot Springs to Life.” Well another Disney theme park is also “springing” to life as Disney’s Hollywood Studios hosts its 8th Annual ESPN the Weekend March 3rd – 6th. The co-hosts of the event, ESPN’s Mike…