Monday, April 10, 2017
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Friday, April 7, 2017
Freaky Fridays: Don Rickles Does Mr. Potato Head
Nobody ever confused Don Rickles' act as being "Family-Friendly." In fact, that would probably be the last phrase anyone would use to describe Mr. Rickles. Yet in 1995 he lent his voice to a Disney movie- the original Toy Story- where he provided the voice for Mr. Potato Head. An unusual choice indeed.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Theme Park Thursdays: Dole Whips at the Tiki Room
While Dole Whips have become synonymous with DISNEYLAND's Enchanted Tiki Room, they weren't there from the very beginning; in fact, not even Dole was there from the beginning. Originally, the Tiki Room was supposed to be a restaurant sponsored by Stouffer. The company had even printed up promotional material with the Stouffer logo on them. When the restaurant idea proved unfeasible, the Tiki Room opened with a decidedly unfood related sponsor- United Airlines.
It wasn't until 1976 that Dole came on the scene and even then, the famed drink kiosk outside the Tiki Room didn't have Dole Whips. Those weren't added to the menu until 1986.
While the pineapple soft serve concoction is inextricably linked to DISNEYLAND's Tiki Room, Walt Disney World's sponsor was the Florida Citrus Group, which wanted a less exotic confection- the Citrus Swirl. The citrus swirl disappeared around the time that the Dole Whip appeared in DISNEYLAND and despite the fact that Dole doesn't sponsor the attraction in Florida, the DISNEYLAND treat laid down roots at Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Toontown Tuesdays: Downtown Toontown
Mickey's Toontown consists of different distinct areas. The first area you are likely to encounter is Downtown Toontown, which includes Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin, the Gag Factory gift shop and a fun play area with various sounds and surprises waiting to be discovered.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Music Mondays: "Secrets of Life", the tenth DISNEYLAND Records Release
The tenth album released from DISNEYLAND Records was Secrets of Life, the soundtrack to the True-Life Adventure film of the same name. The orchestral soundtrack sought to test the waters to see if the company could sell such material to general audiences.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 2017
DISNEY NEWS: Disney's Marvel Adventure
DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE re-imagined as DISNEY'S MARVEL ADVENTURE!
ANAHEIM, CA- Walt Disney Theme Parks spokeswoman April F. Ewell announced today that the company's second Anaheim theme park would be "re-imagined" as the all new Disney's Marvel Adventure Park. "Our guests are constantly telling us that many of the familiar Disney attractions and characters are no longer relevant to them, so we wanted to give them newer, re-invigorated attractions to enjoy. Disney's Marvel Adventure Park is the happy result!"
Spider-Man 'swings' into his new home.
No corner of the theme park will remain untouched. Paradise Pier will become home to Spidey's Fun Wheel:
The exciting Iron Man Flight School:
And the amazing Spidey Web Slingin' Swings!
The current Bugs Land area will become the thrilling Ant-Man Kiddie Land, where even the smallest can be super!
Guests will even be able to ride Agent Coulson's famed 'Lola' in the amazing Agents of SHIELD Racin' Adventure!
The famed Soarin' attraction will get a facelift when it becomes Soarin' over Stark Industries.
Plus, move over Walt! Stan the Man will take his place on the new Stark Studios Street in an amazing statue that will make guests shout "Excelsior!"
According to Ms. Ewell, the park has purchased thousands of gallons of paint to help the park make its stunning transition. "Guests will feel like they've stepped into a living, breathing comic book, with newly repainted and re-themed adventures they'll never forget," noted Ms. Ewell, "they'll love the new relevance we're bringing to this amazing theme park!" Disney hopes to have the changes up and running by the end of the year.
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