I hope you took lotsa pictures, folks, because, the large "C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A" letters that used to grace the entrance to Disney's California Adventure are officially closed from the 
public starting today (Tuesday, January 4). They are being removed, along with the rest of the "Sunshine Plaza," which includes the entrance turnstiles, those godawful bathroom tiles, shops like you'd find at your local mall, and all of the other generic and un-Disney things wrong with that area.
In their stead will be a bustling Buena Vista Street from the 1920s when Walt first ventured to the 
big city in pursuit of his dreams, complete with Red Trolley cars and a Carthay Circle Theater. Alternate entrances will be used and will be a huge pain for everyone, but it's all for a good cause--the park will finally be where it should have started all along . . . and all it took was more power to the creatives taken from the cold-hearted and soul-less suited minions of one Michael Eisner...
UPDATE: Below you will find a photo of the construction barriers placed in front of the park. This would hardly be worth an update, were it not for the presence of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit's (and other previously-unknown characters') pronounced positions on the construction wall. Very cool. Let's hope they can integrate the wonderful character of Oswald into the revamped park itself... See more pictures of the construction wall here.
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Friday, January 7, 2011
UPDATED: So long, C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Roy E. Disney dies
A day after the anniversary of Walt's death, his nephew, Roy E. Disney, has passed away. Roy was instrumental in the Second Golden Age of Animation during the 90s. He was a strong individual who saw to it that Ron Miller was replaced with Michael Eisner and Frank Wells in order to revive the slowly slipping name of 'Disney.' And, once Eisner turned on Roy, Roy did the same to Eisner and got him ousted. He was a true believer in his uncle Walt and his father Roy's ideals of quality animation and a company that everybody could love. Roy E. Disney will certainly be missed.
Read this wonderful obituary at the LA Times.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Legion of Terra-Cotta Soldiers Discovered Below WDW
It is reported that within days of the discovery, the nation's top archaeologists had begun excavating the massive subterranean army of fresh-faced clay youths, already considered the finest collection of relics from the Early Disney Dynasty ever unearthed.'
It is believed that this chamber is 'the final resting site of Emperor Retlaw I'. The rows upon rows of 'life-sized ceramic sculptures modeled after clean-cut teenagers' have their faces 'forever frozen in a mix of joy and wonder.'
Lead archaeologist Dr. Robert Moore had this to say about the discovery:
"Very little is known about the early history of the Disney civilization, so this is quite a significant find. By analyzing the crude markings above the doorway to the tomb, we've concluded that it was likely constructed during the Pre-Eisnerian period, one of the bloodiest and most chaotic eras in the history of the Magic Kingdom. These eternally wholesome soldiers stand watch over the body of their ironfisted leader, poised to ensure his reign over children's entertainment continues into the afterlife," Moore continued. "Or so the legend goes."
Above (courtesy of The Onion) is a detailed diagram of this recent uncovering.Head over to The Onion which has a lot more information on this very interesting find underneath the Cinderella Castle in Florida.
Above (courtesy of The Onion) is a detailed diagram of this recent uncovering.Head over to The Onion which has a lot more information on this very interesting find underneath the Cinderella Castle in Florida.*Ok, it's a joke. But a funny one.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Walt Disney Wednesday
For this Walt Disney Wednesday post, I'd like to make a few comparisons between Walt Disney and Michael Eisner:
"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money." —Walt Disney
"These assets are completely complementary to our existing holdings, and they all go to Disney's" —Michael Eisner
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney
"If you're soft and fuzzy, like our little characters, you become the skinny kid on the beach, and people in this business don't mind kicking sand in your face." —Michael Eisner
"Disneyland is your land..." —Walt Disney
"And just in the nick of time, ... Next week, I couldn't take credit for it." —Michael Eisner
So, there you have it. The visionary, the dreamer, the creator: Walt Disney. And the unimaginative, uninspired, plodding, money-driven Michael Eisner. Well, think of them as you will, but these quotes should be enough evidence for you...
Saturday, May 17, 2008
The Evil Eisner Epoch
Remember when Disney's animated department wasn't on their "A-game"? Or when the atrocity of Disney's California Adventure was created? How about when Disney's biggest break was buying up another company and getting Lasseter on their side? Well, those were all due to the handy work of the terrible Mr. Eisner and Mr. Katzenberg... This is a funny, truthful video that shows the history and the flaws of Disney in the last few decades...
(via CartoonBrew)
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