I, Iger...

Fortune has a nice article entitled "How Bob Iger works" about the Mouse's CEO and how he starts his day, his philosophy and outlook on life. Nice read... give it a look.

A Day That Will Live In Infamy...

This day, sixty-six years ago...

On a lazy, Sunday morning while most were asleep, the United States suffered a surprise attack by Japan in our naval port, Pearl Harbor. 2,403 people lost their lives, 1,178 were wounded in that attack and America was plunged into the second World War the very next day when Congress, at the urging of President Roosevelt, declared war on Imperial Japan.

We honor those that lost their lives and thank them for their sacrifice.

Narnia: 1300 Years Later...

The new preview for "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" is up over at Yahoo Movies. It's clearly more epic and slightly darker in tone than the first film. Go over and take a look at Disney's big summer release for 2008.

Born In America...

Inside a small cottage on Tripp Avenue in the bustling city of Chicago, one hundred and six years ago today...

Walter Elias Disney, a son, was born to proud parents Elias and Flora Disney. For that bundle of joy, the world owes them a debt which can never be repaid.

Happy Birthday, Old Maestro!

More Treasure?

Before it's even released, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" has already got Nicolas Cage excited about doing more sequel. He tells Coming Soon that "With 'National Treasure,' I believe that it should become more and more 'International Treasure'. I was very happy to see that we went to London, England and Paris, France, but I'd like to see the movie go wider still" He elaborated on that" "I'd like to go into Africa, Egypt, Asia, and keep going. My hope is that Ben is recruited and he gets a dossier from these other countries about their history, and has to download it and learn it, and then try to go on these hunts on their behalf. That would be a lot of fun for me."

The first movie was a bit of a surprise for the Mouse. Although they thought it would do decent numbers, the Suits were initially surprised that the film got a PG rating. The plan had been to release it through the Touchstone label until that happened. Once that happened, the Suits made the decision to move it over to the Walt Disney Pictures label. It worked far beyond their expectations with a box office return that padded the coffers of the Disney Vault to the tune of $173 million domestic, $174 million international and a global total of $347 million. Not bad...

And a sequel was obvious. Is it good? Well, we'll find out in a few weeks. I know quite a few Disney Geeks that will attend this film just because of the short that's attached to it. That could help boost its box office, but not enough to make it a success... that will depend on how many theater goers feel it's worth seeing again and again...

And again.

That'll also determine if Nicolas Cage gets to fulfill that quote about wanting to make more sequels. Come December 21st, we get to determine ourselves if Benjamin Franklin Gates goes on more adventures.

The Devil's In The Details...

For every Disney Geek or Fan in Southern California, if you've had a chance to visit DCA lately...

you've gotten a real treat.

Getting to see the construction of "Toy Story Midway Mania" is a wonderful hobby for architectural and Disneyana fans. Walking down to Paradise Pier and staring at the building coming to life is like watching Steve Austin get bionic legs. Too old a metaphor for some of you? Well, just imagine all the detail that was missing when DCA opened...

Now imagine the opposite.

All the stucco and exposed beams compounding the lack of theming when the gates opened are in direct contrast to what is happening beneath California Screamin' right now. The detail is simply of another quality compared to what Paul Pressler's vision of the park was supposed to be. The shingles, the clap board, the ornate woodwork are all a startling break with the past.

By next summer when TSMM opens everything between the Maliboomer to the Carousel will give guest an idea of what the Makeover will bring to the rest of this park. If you have a chance to go to the Resort and decide to take walk down to the construction area, take a deep drink of what is happening to the Disneyland Resort's Second Gate...

It's becoming Disney.

And it's only the beginning...

Warning Signs...

Hey Guys,

Just a note to inform you that posting throughout this month will be lighter than normal due to the holidays and my determination to have a life outside of Disney(must find gifts, must find gifts, must find...).

Not that there won't be any... or even a small amount of postings, but there probably won't be at least one a day like there is usually. After the New Year, posts will return to normal.

Honest. What? You don't trust me? I mean it...

Scout's Honor.