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Going from “Boo!” to Blue at the Universal Orlando Resort

Kerry Camisa — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As Halloween gives way to Thanksgiving, Kerry Camisa of Orlando Fun Tickets reveals what may be in store for 2010’s Halloween Horror Nights as well as recommending a CityWalk stage show...(read...

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Monday Mouse Watch : “Carol” makes cash registers ring, while “Frog” ‘s financial future makes Disney animators jumpy

Jim Hill — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill looks past what “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” earned over its opening weekend to what this new Robert Zemeckis movie will gross over the next 3 to 5 years. He also talks about what impact...

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London’s original musical “Mary” is now Broadway’s newest nanny

Jim Hill — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with Laura Michelle Kelly, the Oliver Award-winning actress who has just begun appearing at the New Amsterdam Theatre in Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s long-running production...(read...

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Toon Thursday: When Dad's a Disney Legend, that's a tough act to follow

Floyd Norman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Floyd Norman looks back on the careers of Peter Kahl, John Kimball and Dale King. Each of them a talented artist in their own right. Who then had to struggle in order to escape the shadows of their...

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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“Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol” book is sure to be a hit with baby boomers

Jim Hill — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews Darrell Van Citters’ making-of book. Which takes you behind-the-scenes on the production of TV’s first animated holiday special...(read more)

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Tube Tuesday: "V" is a very entertaining update of a dated sci-fi franchise

Jim Hill — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews ABC's new sci-fi series. Which goes the "Battlestar Galactica" route by taking a cheesy TV show from the 1980s and then reimagining it as smart entertainment for today's...

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AquaDuck to bring theme park thrills out onto the high seas

Jim Hill — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reports in from last Thursday’s Disney Cruise Line press event. Which talked up some of the more innovative features that will be found on the Disney Dream, the newest ship in the DCL...

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Going gallery-by-gallery through the Walt Disney Family Museum: Part III

Brad Aldridge — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Brad Aldridge concludes his tour of this $110 million addition at San Francisco's historic Presidio...(read more)

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What sort of perks are in the works for the Disney Dream?

Scott Liljenquist — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In advance of Disney Cruise Line's big announcement in NYC tomorrow, Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips shares his observations about the next ship to join the fleet...(read more) ...

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Toon Tuesday: Klay Hall tinkers with Tinker Bell

Jim Hill — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This sitcom vet talks about how he tried to make the Disney Fairy who stars in "Lost Treasure" much more like the version of Tink that Marc Davis drew for "Peter Pan" back in 1953...(read more) ...

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Disney treasures to come up for bid at S/R Labs’ Fall 2009 auction

Jim Hill — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares some of the 237 story sketches, animation drawings & concept paintings that will be go under the gavel today & tomorrow in Westlake Village, CA...(read more)

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Practice makes perfect with the stage version of Disney's "The Lion King"

Jim Hill — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill goes backstage at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, expecting to see all sorts of craziness. But what he finds instead is a smooth-running, relatively stress-free musical-making...

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What to know what’s “Up” at Pixar? Then buy a ticket to next month’s Cartoon Art Museum benefit

Jim Hill — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks up this annual fundraiser. Which allows a lucky few the chance to wander the halls at this Emeryville-based animation studio...(read more)

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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Going gallery-by-gallery through the Walt Disney Family Museum: Part II

Brad Aldridge — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Brad Aldridge continues his tour of this $110 million addition at San Francisco's historic Presidio...(read more)

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Toon Tuesday: Is "Disney's A Christmas Carol" a little too scary for its own good?

Jim Hill — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill shares what he's been hearing about this new Robert Zemeckis film. Which suggests that people who've seen the Digital 3D footage that was screened as part of "Christmas Carol" 's nationwide...

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Monday Mouse Watch: Beyond the Blu-ray Horizon

Jim Hill — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As DVD sales levels continue to fall and Hi-Def struggles to deliver on initial expectations, could an online subscription service that delivers top quality Disney content be waiting in the wings?...

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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Coaster Corner: Tomorrowland favorite gets a warp speed makeover

Jim Hill — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with Steve Roach, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy's show producer, about how the Imagineers turned this indoor coaster into a Halloween Time-themed attraction in record time...(read...

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Toon Thursday: Disney hits the reset button on Winnie the Pooh

Jim Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks about that new hand-drawn feature that Walt Disney Animation Studios currently has in development. Which will be done in the style of the "Pooh" featurettes of the 1960s &...

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Going gallery-by-gallery through the Walt Disney Family Museum: Part I

Brad Aldridge — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Brad Aldridge has toured this $110 million addition at San Francisco's historic Presidio. He now shares his thoughts on -- as well as a few photographs of -- this new...

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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Let George Do It: One-time WDW busboy becomes Disneyland’s newest president

Jim Hill — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill looks back over this Park & Resorts vet's 38-year-long career with the Company. In particular why George Kalogridis was chosen to help guide the Disneyland Resort through its upcoming...

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Wine & dine & run for your lives! Mickey may be getting into the blood-sucking business

Jim Hill — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reviews some of the domain names that The Walt Disney Company recently registered. Several of which suggest that the Mouse House now has a vampire project in the works...(read more) ...

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Frightening Friday: Attend Boo Camp at Universal Studios Florida ...

Jeff Lange — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:05:00 GMT

Travel ghost-to-ghost ... er ... coast-to-coast with JHM today. As Jeff Lange shares some shots he took at Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped From the Silver Screen. WARNING: This article features some...

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... and then go behind-the-screams at Knott's Scary Farm

Jim Hill — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill reveals photos that Angela Ragno took last month while they toured two still-under-construction mazes for Halloween Haunt. WARNING: This article contains at least one shot that is somewhat...

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Travel Thursday: Disney Wonder wanders north to Alaska starting in 2011

Scott Liljenquist — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips points out some of the more interesting aspects of the Disney Cruise Line’s big announcement from last month...(read more)

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You don’t know Jack about Disneyland’s “Halloween Screams - A Villainous Surprise in the Skies"

Jim Hill — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Hill talks with John Addis, Senior Show Director for Disney Entertainment Productions, about how this new fireworks show came together...(read more)

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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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