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May 17, 2012
Five Reasons Why Disneyland Should Sponsor a 24-Hour, Park-Wide Rave
Ever wonder what would happen if Disneyland had a 24-hour rave? Every Kandy kid, EDM fan and old-school raver would unite for a historic, glowstick dance-a-thon. E-tards would finally get the chance to ask Mickey Mouse, "Have you seen Molly?" Electro junkies have gathered in stadiums, water parks,ha ... More >>
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April 18, 2012
Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Coming to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
What do Walt Disney and Ronald Reagan have in common?They both threw actors they felt to be communist sympathizers under the FBI's red-baiting bus!But Disney and Reagan have something else in common, too: starting in July, both men will have many of their personal items on display for all ... More >>
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April 10, 2012
Merida of Disney/Pixar's "Brave" Coming to Disneyland
Disney/Pixar's new animated film Brave hits theaters this June, but, as expected, Disney theme parks are rolling out the film's marketing blitzkrieg starting right... now!After the jump, learn where you'll soon be able to meet Merida, Brave's lead character, in the parks, and check out some of the a ... More >>
Blogs
April 2, 2012
Mysteries of Huntington Beach: Dirty Donald Duck and Johnny's Saloon
Put that on my bill please.Those who drop by Johnny's Saloon in Huntington Beach to listen to a little Johnny Cash on the jukebox and have a drink will find a relic of the Magic Kingdom that imagineers would probably prefer you didn't see. It's a kiddie ride, such as one finds outside of super ... More >>
Blogs
February 14, 2012
Five Worst Disney Tattoos... Ever
A 27-year-old woman from Taichung, Taiwan recently took her love of Snow White to new heights when she covered her entire back in a tattoo of the characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Check out the full artwork after the jump... and stick around for five of the absolute worst Disn ... More >>
Blogs
January 25, 2012
Rush, The Mentors, The Germs and Crass: That Disney Shirt Gets Parodied by Dave Noise
You know Dave Noise over at Factory Records, right? Well, it turns out that he not only sells records, he's hilarious and pretty good with the Photoshop. Hence his brand spankin' new Tumblr account called "Mickey Mouse Meets Ian Curtis," featuring parodies of the Joy Division-inspired Mickey shir ... More >>
Blogs
January 24, 2012
Five Album Covers Disney Should Turn Into T-Shirts
Let me bring you up to speed: Disney recently began selling t-shirts on their online store that feature a design that is a creative nod to the cover art of Joy Division's 1979 debut Unknown Pleasures (see above).Certain people (i.e. music snobs and people who are still upset with Ian Curtis ... More >>
Blogs
January 23, 2012
Disney Okays Cast Member Beards
First, it was mustaches. Then, exposed arms and legs.And now, beards have finally gotten an accepting nod at the Happiest Place on Earth.Learn more about the hairy faces you'll soon be seeing at Disneyland after the jump.
Blogs
January 4, 2012
Disneyland to Stay Open for 24 Hours Straight
Ever wish you could ride Space Mountain at 3:30 in the morning?You now have your chance! Learn more after the jump.
Blogs
January 2, 2012
Five Disney Tweens to Become the Next Selena Gomez in 2012
Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyIf there's one thing we learned in 2011, it's that Selena Gomez is one of a kind. SIKE! She's a product of the Disney "empire" and if there is one thing we know, it's that Disney pumps out the singing talents of kids faster than Kim Kardashian switches athletes. It's ... More >>
Blogs
December 13, 2011
Disney Announces New Girl Princess
Every little girl wants to be a princess, right? Right! Hell, even some balding, thirty-something Hungarian freelance writers want to be a princess! Why should all the princess love be wasted on little girls?!?Ahem... but I digress.Disney unveiled plans this week for Princess Sofia, a new li ... More >>
Blogs
December 12, 2011
The Wailers show at the House of Blues Anaheim Friday Night
Ali LermanSee also: Top Five Wailers Songs You Don't Have To Be High To Enjoy The Wailers December 9th, 2011 House of Blues Anaheim Downtown Disney is always a mess and Friday was no exception. But on this night, it was extra messy. With parking closed off for a private party, attendants w ... More >>
Blogs
November 15, 2011
Lloyd Miller: Five Punishments for the Disney Peeping Tom
See that creep over there on the right? That's the mugshot of Lloyd Miller of Winter Park, Florida.Last Friday, the 42-year-old was arrested at Disney's Epcot Center after he was spotted peeking over a bathroom stall at a woman and her small daughter.Learn more about the incident, as well as five ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Geena Davis and Abigail E. Disney Preview Women and War Documentary at UCI, While Jody Hassett Sanchez Brings Human Trafficking Film
Two female filmmakers come to UC Irvine this week to discuss their projects about women caught in the middle of war and children mostly caught up in human slavery around the world.One, entertainment brand heir Abigail E. Disney, is bringing even more star power: Academy Award winner Geena Davis. ... More >>
Blogs
September 28, 2011
Five Celebrity Ex-Disney Employees
When I was in high school I briefly worked at a crappy little hot dog stand in Milwaukee.One day, a dumb-ass friend of mine thought it would be hilarious to throw an ice cube into the deep fryer I was working as he walked by. Rather than investigate and find out the truth behind the grease geyser ... More >>
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September 20, 2011
Disney Develops "Avatar" Theme Park Attractions
You: "Uhhh... what?"Me: "Exactly."Disney announced plans today to develop numerous theme park attractions inspired by James Cameron's 2009 film Avatar.I know, I don't get it either.Check out details after the jump, then read on as I list the Top Five Overrated Movies That Disney Could Adapt Into ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
Mickey's Halloween Party Returns to Disneyland
It's that time of year, folks, when Disney shuts down nearly every attraction you want to ride for touch-ups and refurbishment, and then closes the parks early on top of it.I was just in both parks on Tuesday and it seemed like every attraction in Disneyland was closed (Pirates of the Caribbean, ... More >>
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August 8, 2011
Disney Reporter Set To Go To Disneyland With Child For First Time
A little over three decades ago, I had my very first Disney theme park experience. Throughout our childhood, my parents would treat my sister and me to trips to Disney theme parks many more times.Unfortunately, childhood ends. I became an adult (sort of) and moved off to college in Ohio. Almost ... More >>
Culture
July 28, 2011
MouseWait and More of OC's Best Apps!
[Trendzilla] Download them now. Even better? They're FREE!
Blogs
July 27, 2011
Hospital Workers Get Sent To Disney School to Learn Customer Service Skills
Health in WalesWill these be our new doctors? Here's further proof that we live in a Disney world. No, not Disney World, the Orlando theme park, but a world run by the Disney megacorporation. Kaiser Health News reports that a growing number of hospitals are turning to the Mouse for hel ... More >>
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July 15, 2011
Drink of the Week: Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum at Trader Sam's
Edwin GoeiGo to Trader Sam's now, before everyone figures out it's there, before the whole world realizes this is a free-admission Tiki Room where hard alcohol is served. Make no bones: Trader Sam's is the most fun you can have on Disney property without spending a dime on a park ticket and the b ... More >>
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July 14, 2011
Disneyland's VIPs: Five Things You Didn't Know About Disney's Star Treatment
Celebrities get the star treatment everywhere they go and Disneyland is no exception. For years now, Disney has offered VIP guides (usually seen walking throughout the parks donning their red and blue plaid vests) to the families of film, television and sports stars. But one might be surprised by ... More >>
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July 11, 2011
D23 Expo Announces Arena Schedule
The annual D23 Expo (or "Disney Expo" for all you non-Disnerds out there) hits the Anaheim Convention Center this August 19th through the 21st.Disney just announced the arena schedule for the three-day event which includes feature screenings, celebrity panels, autograph signings and more.Look fo ... More >>
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July 8, 2011
Monica C. Lozano, La Opinion CEO, Gets Visited Today by UC Students and Costumed Disney Workers
Monica C. LozanoDozens of University of California students and Disney Resort workers in costumes plan to protest this morning outside the La Opinion office building in downtown Los Angeles.Perhaps this will make sense with a little more context. Another UC tuition hike has been proposed. The uni ... More >>
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June 14, 2011
Tales from the Underbelly of Disneyland: Not Softballs
For some, Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth. It's a world of wonder and amazement where everyone, young and old alike, can live out the carefree abandon of their youth.For others, eh, it's a job."Tales from the Underbelly of the Happiest Place on Earth" interviews ex-Disney employees abou ... More >>
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June 14, 2011
Disneyland, California Adventure Raise Admission Prices--Again.
Looking to go to either Disneyland or California Adventure anytime in the near future? If so, you better be ready to shell out a few more bucks for your park ticket/annual pass.Yep, Disney is once again raising their prices on all admission tickets. Learn more about the new price increase, as wel ... More >>
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May 27, 2011
Walt Disney's "Treasures" Returns to D23 this August
The annual D23 Expo (or "Disney Expo" for all you non-Disnerds out there) returns to the Anaheim Convention Center this August.Since its debut in 2009, the three-day event has doubled in size, touting itself as "the ultimate Disney fan event that promises to bring the entire world of Disney under ... More >>
Blogs
May 19, 2011
Mickey and Minnie Mouse arrested at Walt Disney Studios
Yes, I know that reads like a headline from The Onion, but this is the real deal, folks.According to police reports, two protesters were arrested at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank yesterday morning after chaining themselves to the front gate. Oh, and they were wearing Mickey and Minnie Mouse ... More >>
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May 18, 2011
Disney Looks to Trademark "SEAL Team 6": Five Ideas for Disneyland
Yes, as odd as it may sound, just two days after Osama bin Laden was killed the Walt Disney Company submitted an application to trademark the term "SEAL Team 6." (Learn more details about the story here.) For what? No one is 100 percent sure, but rumor is that it's for a new It's a Small World ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2011
The Top Five Disney Characters the Religious Right Should be Concerned About
So the religious right is upset about Woody's recent appearance in a Google Chrome commercial (which you can see after the jump, around the 1:05 mark). Fact is, Woody's anti-bullying (to be read "pro-homosexuality," or "promosexuality" as I like to call it) message is just the tip of Disney's lib ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2011
Pacific Justice Institute Dinner at Disney Resort to Draw Gay "Welcome"
The Pacific Justice Institute, which has opposed protection for members of the LGBT community under hate crimes legislation and worked against same-sex marriage, is holding a fund-raising dinner at the gayest place in Orange County.No, not OC GOP headquarters, silly. The Disney Resort district!Ta ... More >>
Blogs
March 22, 2011
The Ready Set Explains His Stage Name: 'It Means Being Ready to Set Your Inhibitions and Fears Behind You'
Roberto ChamorroThe Ready SetIf you're a white-dude pop artist not named Justin Bieber, you need a band name-like moniker, like Owl City (Adam Young) or Never Shout Never (Drew Ingle). Hence, The Ready Set, aka Jordan Witzigreuter. The 21-year-old from Fort Wayne, Ind. had an ubiquitous pop ra ... More >>
Blogs
February 25, 2011
Roseanne Barr Defends Disneyland Hotel Workers in Video That Compares Disney to Osama bin Laden
In their bitter fight to bring down the Mouse, Disneyland Resort hotel workers have gotten a new loud-mouthed champion: Roseanne Barr. The comedian/national-anthem-destroyer stars in a video produced by labor union UNITE HERE Local 11 that accuses Disney of "stealing from widows and orphans," and ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
Toy Story 3 Gets Best Picture Nomination, Anti-Oscar Campaigners Not Backing Down
UNITE HERE Leigh Shelton was hoping Toy Story 3's Oscar dreams would be blasted to infinity and beyond. Instead, the Disney/Pixar megahit was nominated today for five Academy Awards: Best Picture, Animated Feature, Original Song, Achievement in Sound Editing and Adapted Screenplay. "The race is ... More >>
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December 28, 2010
Walt Disney Company: Insurance Claims, Murder and Suicide, Oh My!
Where happiness sometimes happens.Let us be clear about this very early: there wasn't some weapon-wielding costumed Mickey Mouse running down Main Street popping people, nor was some disgruntled Toy Story 3 producer slipping cyanide capsules in movie-goers jugs of soda. That said, the Walt Disn ... More >>
Blogs
December 28, 2010
Big Brother Mickey: Disney Exec Has Creepy Hopes For Future Park Characters Capabilities
Someday, Mickey Mouse's answer may be "yes."Just in time for the New Year, here's aother half-frightening, half-inspiring bit of Disney magic coming out of the creative braintrust. This bit of technology foresight from Bruce E. Vaughn, chief creative executive at Walt Disney Imagineering:"Pi ... More >>
Calendar
December 23, 2010
Stuffed and Unstrung
Irvine Barclay Theatre
Film
December 16, 2010
Inside the Computer
Blissing out on the 3-D, CGI'd, totally incomprehensible head trip of 'Tron: Legacy'
Blogs
December 13, 2010
Disneyland Hotel Workers Urge Academy Award Members to Not Vote for Toy Story 3 as Best Picture
I don't really go to movies anymore, but I don't think Toy Story 3 is on anyone's short list of nominees for the Academy Award for Best Picture, even with its expanded roster--it's a cartoon! [Editor's note: Actually, it is on several people's short list for the award, and Disney is actively camp ... More >>
Blogs
December 7, 2010
Is Disney Hiding Poor Park Attendance Statistics?
Disney may have just surpassed 100 million fans on Facebook, but according to the OC Register, they've also stopped releasing attendance statistics of its Anaheim and Orlando theme parks. And--really!--you might want to care about this: Disney is a vital component to the local economy, as it is t ... More >>
Blogs
December 3, 2010
Lalo Alcaraz at the Fullerton Public Library Tells of Mickey Mouse Flipping Off Roy Disney!
Over 60 people went to the Fullerton Public Library last night to hear Lalo Alcaraz, the great cartoonist and occasional Weekly contributor. Instead of his usual act--a lecture in which he flips through some of his favorite editorial cartoons and offers one-liners--I proposed something a bit more ... More >>
Film
November 25, 2010
Rapunzel Takes a Haircut
Disney's latest looks and feels great, so why is the studio selling 'Tangled' short?
Calendar
November 11, 2010
Beauty and the Beast
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Columns
October 21, 2010
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Blogs
October 20, 2010
Ten Most Ridiculously Expensive Tron Products
DisneyQuorra Couture Platform Sandal designed by Jerome C. Rousseau retailing for $795Yesterday, the Hollywood Reporter revealed that Disney was launching a high-end accessory and shoe line inspired by Tron: Legacy. While every ultra-hyped Disney movie release goes hand-in-hand with an ... More >>
Blogs
October 19, 2010
Union Blasted for Distributing Flier Warning of Pedophiles at Disneyland
The union that represents Anaheim Disney Resort motel workers is being criticized for a flier being distributed to guests of the theme parks that warns, "Keep Your Children Close! Places Like Disneyland are a Magnet for 'Pedophiles.'""Has Local 11 gone too far?" begins a thread on Mouse Planet, a ... More >>
Blogs
October 12, 2010
Happy Tron Tuesday!
If you're not sick of all the Tron: Legacy news yet, here's more: On Oct. 28, you can save a spot to watch a 20 minute preview of the much awaited sequel on IMAX 3D by heading over to a special Tron Night website today at 10 a.m.Disney announced the event as the kicker to the ... More >>
Blogs
October 8, 2010
What to Expect from Disneyland's New ElecTRONica Spectacle
As we mentioned earlier today, tonight marks the opening of Disney's California Adventure's "ElecTRONica" attraction, which ties in with the forthcoming release of TRON: Legacy in theaters on Dec. 17.What, exactly, is ElecTRONica? We're gonna say "PG version of the Electric Daisy Carnival." And d ... More >>
News
October 7, 2010
Disney's Hotel-Workers' Union Is Still Trying to Bring Down the Mouse
After some two-and-a-half years of stalled negotiations and street theater, a new labor deal still seems like Fantasyland
Music
September 30, 2010
Commenters Blow Up Heard Mentality
[Mental Notes] Controversial issues include Daft Punk at Disney, Dirty Projectors disliking jam bands and the question of an OC music scene
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