Disney World passholder event to introduce Duffy the Disney Bear

Duffy the Disney Bear will become a regular for character meet-and-greets at Epcot in October. Known as the teddy bear who sailed around the world with Mickey Mouse, Duffy made regular appearances at Disney’s Teddy Bear & Doll Weekend and has been spotted at Once Upon a Toy store occasionally....

August 27th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Disney workers awarded more than $433K in back pay

By Jeff Weiner, Orlando Sentinel Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has agreed to pay almost half a million dollars in back pay to employees as a result of violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday. An agency investigation revealed that inventory control...

August 26th, 2010 | Cast Members, Featured | Read More

Will iTunes users be able to rent Disney and ABC TV shows soon?

Did you miss the recent episode of ABC’s “Bachelor Pad”? Are your kids complaining because they didn’t get to see this week’s “Hannah Montana Forever” episode on Disney Channel? Well, in the near future, you might be able to rent Disney Channel or ABC TV episodes soon after they air. According...

August 26th, 2010 | Digital Disney, Featured | Read More

Broadcasting from the Tower of Terror

From the reality-meets-fantasy files: Walt Disney World’s semi-autonomous government, which is attempting to improve emergency-services radio coverage, has struck a deal with the resort to install new radio-transmission equipment — inside the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The agreement will allow...

August 26th, 2010 | Featured, Jason Garcia, News | Read More

‘Disney FamilyFun’ magazine: Add some glitter to your Converse

(familyfun.com) With the renewed popularity of Converse sneakers, this craft for kids and parents caught my eye. It brought back memories, too, because I still have my painted Chucks from high school. The September issue of Disney FamilyFun magazine offers tips to easily add some glitz to high-tops...

August 26th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

New show will be called ‘Disney Channel Rocks!’

The new street show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in October has a name: “Disney Channel Rocks!” (That’s the name, not a personal interjection.) The show, as previously reported, will replace the current High School Musical 3: Senior Year — Right Here! Right Now!...

August 25th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Things to do | Read More

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ returns to theaters for 2 showings

(fandomevents.com) Before Beauty and the Beast is released on Blu-ray on Oct. 5, fans have two opportunities to see Disney’s most requested title on the big screen, our friends at LaughingPlace.com report. Select theaters nationwide will show the newly restored, high definition version of Beauty...

August 25th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Sushi master Yoshie Cabral holds court at the California Grill

Sushi chef Yoshie Cabral Yoshie Cabral is one of just a handful of female sushi chefs in the United States. Her culinary creativity has been part of the California Grill’s experience since opening day 15 years ago. Her creations are one of the most-requested menu items. It is not unusual...

August 24th, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson, Video | Read More

Spring-a-Leak water playground opens at Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay

Spring-a-Leak is a new water playground on Disney Cruise Line's private island, Castaway Cay. (Disney Cruise Line) Spring-a-Leak, a 2,400-square-foot water playground, opened Saturday at Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay. Disney has themed the area to be a storm-ravaged structure. Guests...

August 24th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Disney.com launches new music channel with focus on video

Disney.com has launched an online music channel that places a greater emphasis on its video content. Paul Yanover, executive vice president and managing director of Disney Online, said Disney.com already streams nearly 200 million videos per month. The new site offers music video and album premieres,...

August 23rd, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More