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7 Mind-Blowing Disney Urban Legends

Sara Franks-Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:21 +0000

A company like Disney, which has been around for ages and maintains a family-friendly image, is bound to be the subject of some strange stories. But are any of them true? Is Walt Disney's body lying frozen beneath the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, waiting to be revived? Was Donald Duck really banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants? Did Disney really make a cartoon to teach girls about their time of the month? TheFW has the real story on these and more of the most popular Disney urban legends

Rich Parents Are Using Handicapped Tour Guides to Avoid Lines at Disney World

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:58 +0000

The lines at Disney Land can be pretty brutal, especially during school holidays. But it turns out if you have enough cash you can assure your child will jump right on Splash Mountain, no matter what time of the year. According to the New York Post, wealthy Manhattanites are hiring handicapped tour guides when they [...]

How 'Game of Thrones' Would Look as a Disney Movie

Emerald Catron — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:02:25 +0000

If you’d like a new Disney Princess sooner rather than later, here’s Daenerys Targaryen from ‘Game of Thrones‘ in the role. It’s perfect if you want to like ‘Game of Thrones,’ but can’t stand all the sex, violence and not singing.Â The video features Evelina Barry as Daenerys and Peter Hollens as Jorah Mormont, although [...]

Disney to Close LucasArts. Future of Star Wars, Indiana Jones Games Uncertain

Luke Brown — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:40:48 +0000

Another studio closure arrives during an inauspicious April as Disney formally announced plans to close down Lucasarts on Wednesday. In a statement released by Disney to Game Informer, the company confirmed the closure. “After evaluating our position in the games market, we’ve decided to shift LucasArts from an internal development to a licensing model, minimizing [...]

Rovio Announces Angry Birds Toons, a New Animated Series

Ben Worcester — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:17:42 +0000

Finnish powerhouse developer Rovio, maker of the mobile juggernaut that is Angry Birds, announced today that they would be soaring into the animation world with Angry Birds Toons, an all-new cartoon show that will be premiering in the middle of next month, on March 16.

Vacation Adventures With Jackie — Part One

Jackie — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:15:23 +0000

Wanted to drop in and say hello again from sunny Florida!!! My legs are definitely feeling the ramifications of running 13.1 miles at 5:30 in the morning, I heard Michigan is having a warm spell... But do they have chip n dale hats?

Hahaha, other than that it's just lounging in the sun until cruise time!

Jackie Finishes The Disney Half Marathon

Jackie — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:10:33 +0000

Alright folks I did it! I just finished up the Walt Disney world half marathon! I'm pleased with my finish and now am ready for some fun in the sun!! So enjoy Michigan bitches! Bahaha! ;)

10 Disturbing Classic Disney Cartoons

Matthew Roulette — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:20:55 +0000

Disney is a favorite of ours, almost like a family. And as a family, you have to deal with all your relatives -- the good, the bad and the strange. Never forget that Uncle Walt was a product of his time, and as such, his cartoons contained some material that would shock our politically correct 21st century sensibilities.