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| Disney In Depth: 20 ‘Aladdin’ Fun Facts You May Not Have KnownCan you believe it has been 20 years since Aladdin first entered our lives? The film was an absolute sensation, garnering much critical and financial success. After two decades I thought it would be “soaring good fun” to review the influence of this brand in the Disney universe. This edition of Disney In Depth will highlight 20 fun facts about everything you ever wanted to know about Prince Ali and company.
...continue reading » Tags: Aladdin, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular, Alan Menken, Clay Aiken, Dan Castellaneta, Disney, Disneyland Resort, Howard Ashman, IMAX, Lea Salonga, Linda Larkin, MC Hammer, Michael J. Fox, Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle, Robin Williams, Scott Weinger, The Walt Disney Company, Tom Cruise, Walt Disney Pictures | |
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| Disney In Depth: The Future Of Disney Animation (Frozen, Paperman & Wreck-It Ralph) – A Recap Of D23’s Destination D Event |
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At the bi-annual Destination D event at Anaheim’s Disneyland Hotel last week, the Disney D23 Official Disney Fan Club hosted a series of events that focused on the legendary history of Disney animated features. Hundreds of Disney fans gathered inside the resort’s convention center to obtain exclusive access to lectures, concerts and footage. Over the coming weeks inside Disney In Depth, I will cover some of those topics featured in the fascinating presentations held at Destination D. As for now, this edition will focus on the exciting future of the division we know as Disney animation. Walt Disney Animation Studios appears like it is entering that third renaissance we have all been waiting for. With the beautiful The Princess and the Frog and delightful Tangled leading the way, the studio that suffered from creative missteps like Home on the Range is now producing hit films that resonate with audiences and appeal to critics to boot. During “Inside Walt Disney Animation Studios Today,” animator Darrin Butters hosted an appealing round-up of the studio’s newest projects. Warning: This edition contains some spoilers of details mentioned at the event.
...continue reading » Tags: Chris Buck, Clark Spencer, D23, Darrin Butters, Destination D, Disneyland Resort, Frozen, Hans Christian Andersen, Home on the Range, Idina Menzel, John Lasseter, Johnny Depp, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Kristen Bell, Paperman, Rich Moore, Robert Lopez, Tangled, The Book of Mormon, The Princess and the Frog, The Simpsons, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Winnie the Pooh, Wreck-It Ralph | |
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| Disney In Depth: Disneyland Resort Ticket Prices Boom |
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Ka-ching. It’s becoming increasingly more expensive to savor the magic of a Disney theme park, as a recent rise in ticket prices at the Disneyland Resort has struck many guests with frustration and anger. Although it is normal to witness changes each year, the most recent list of ticket prices shows quite significant upsurges. Here I’ll focus on the fiscal value of what you’re receiving for spending time at The Happiest Place on Earth. Say you want to go to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for just one day. If you’re any adult, that will now cost you $87. Previously it was set at $80. Let’s consider that you take said ticket to Disneyland on a day when the park is open for 16 hours, and you stayed the entire day there. You would be paying $5 an hour, mind you the park would likely contain heavy crowds. Now let’s say you choose to “park hop” between both parks for that same day. For the past decade or so, the Park Hopper plans have been very popular, especially for those who might want to head to Disneyland during the morning and California Adventure in mid-afternoon when the original park feels packed. Well, that one-day park hopper ticket will now cost you a whopping $125, up from $105. Suddenly your money is not worth as much, as you would be spending $7.81 an hour over a 16-hour period. But really, who is in the park from opening to closing over such a long day?
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