The voice of Mickey Mouse for 30 years, Wayne Allwine passes away
From orlandosentinel.com: Wayne Allwine, the actor who voiced Mickey Mouse for more than 30 years, has died. The Walt Disney Co. says Allwine died Monday of complications from diabetes, with Russi Taylor, his wife of 20 years and the voice of Minnie Mouse, by his side. He was 62…
American Idol winner Kris Allen says he's going to Disney World – Photos and Video
Kris Allen shouted the famous words “I’m Going to Disney World!” immediately after being crowned the newest American Idol in the show’s star-studded season finale on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles. Disney camera crews captured Allen’s celebratory pronouncement on the Nokia Theatre stage mere moments after American Idol…
SeaWorld AfterDark Returns this Summer
Just two days following the official grand opening of its new Manta roller coaster, SeaWorld launches its nighttime entertainment series called AfterDark, running nightly from May 23 through September 7, 2009. Returning this year is the popular Shamu Rocks show, combining killer whales with a light show and upbeat…
Luxo Jr Animatronic Coming to Hollywood Studios?
Recent rumors that have circulated online point to a new “living” animatronic character that may be showing up soon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Luxo Jr., the mascot of Pixar Animation Studios, is rumored to be the next installment in Disney’s ongoing Living Character Initiative, joining the company of Lucky…
A look at the new Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort
Take a look at the soon to open Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Nestled in natural forest glens near Downtown Disney, all 60 of the three-bedroom homes are elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the environment. These…
The Great Piggy Bank Adventure grand opening at Epcot – Photos and Videos
The Great Piggy Bank Adventure had its grand opening this morning in Innoventions West at Epcot. The attraction is presented by T. Rowe Price. Pictured above with Mickey Mouse are, from left, Epcot Vice President Dan Cockerell, T. Rowe Price Chairman and CIO Brian Rogers, T. Rowe vice chairman…
