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Wealthy Families Hire Handicapped Guides To Beat The Lines At Disney [Opinion]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:17 +0000

One woman bragged to her friends that while others waited over two hours for entrance to It's A Small World, her family and paid handicapped guide got on the ride in less than two minutes. Is this fair? It's not against the rules or policies that Disney has in place. Or is this the reason America is losing it's place as the greatest nation in the world?

Disney Can Turn You Into A Stormtrooper Figurine This Spring

Joe Student — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:56:04 +0000

Did you forget to purchase something 'Star Wars' themed for yourself on May the 4th? Worry, you should not; just snag a plane ticket to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida for one of their 'Star Wars Weekends' this spr

Pixar Teases Their Upcoming Releases

Damon Houx — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:15:11 +0000

Though 'Brave' was a welcome respite, Pixar has gone sequel crazy, as their previous two films were sequels and this summer we're getting a prequel in 'Monsters University.' But the studio is also working on three non-sequels for the future, and have released images from each of them.

Disney Teaches You How To Become A Pool Hustler [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:31:30 +0000

Proof that mathematics can really apply outside the classroom. Donald Duck shows you how to win a pool while becoming a math wizard.

ABC Turning Disney's 'Big Thunder Mountain' Ride Into A TV Show, Because Why Not?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:30:18 +0000

These days, there really is no way to know how well an established property can be adapted into a movie or TV show. For every 'Haunted Mansion' with Eddie Murphy or 'Battleship,' we have 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Transformers.' So while Disney's roller coaster 'Big Thunder Mountain' might not seem like the obvious choice to get its own TV show, ABC has set its sights on bringing the famed Western attraction to the small screen with a dramatic hour-long series. Will they succeed, or go off the rails?

The Secret Language Of Disney And Other Places That You Have Been

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:02:00 +0000

Did you know that many of your favorite stores, amusement parks and even hospitals have a language designed to keep you in the dark about common occurrences? We are peeling back the facade of secrecy to let you in on the joke too!

Disney Channel Plots 'Boy Meets World' Sequel Series 'Girl Meets World,' Who's Returning?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:09:54 +0000

You know, it's been a long and strange week. While we've tried to wrap our heads around the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, and even the $4.05 billion sale of 'Star Wars' to Disney with plans for a seventh installment, about the last thing we can wrap our heads around is a sequel series to a beloved '90s sitcom. And yet here we are, grasping the notion of a 'Boy Meets World' sequel series, titled cleverly enough, 'Girl Meets World.' So as long as the world's gone crazy, who from the cast might return?

The Most Frightening Theme Park Ride Ever! [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:47:11 +0000

What could go wrong with combining the mixing action of a spinning concrete making machine and the drunken antics of a couple of guys with too much time on their hands.

Mouse Ears Go High Tech At Disney [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:02:13 +0000

Disney calls it being part of the show because your mouse ears will now light up in different colors and pulse to the beat of the music at the theme parks spectacular day ending finale.

The Disney You May Not Know [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:30:05 +0000

It seems very politically incorrect to watch it through the filter of today's mindset. I am sure at the time it was what every good American was thinking. After you watch for just a few minutes you might be saying to yourself, I can't believe it's Disney!

Aladdin Jr. Soars Into Lafayette's Angelle Hall Tonight

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:14 +0000

The story of Aladdin takes flight on a magic carpet ride of song, dance and incredible performances when the curtain rises on this amazing tale from Agrabah ,City of Enchantment this evening. It's a night of musical theater you won't soon forget when CYT Lafayette brings their late

A Disneyland Surprise That Will Bring You To Tears [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:02:49 +0000

Let me caution the ladies, you might want to wait to put on your make up, this one will make you cry.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Getting Bad Reviews

Jude Walker — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:53:32 +0000

The fourth and latest installment in the Disney money machine known as Pirates of the Caribbean is being released today. No doubt it'll blow up the box office. But it hasn't been a hit with the critics. Seems everything I've read has panned it as a "cash grab by Disney".

50 Fun Facts You Probably Never Knew About Disney

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:08:32 +0000

What major American city is about the same size as Disney World? What is the tallest structure in Disney World? How fast does the Rockin Rollercoaster go? You may have been to Disney World or one of the Disney Companies other theme parks in the world but did you ever wonder about the magnitude of the park? What are some of the secrets that only Disney insiders know?

Captain Jack Is Back: New Pirates Trailer For You [Video]

Jude Walker — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:32:21 +0000

It’s been four years since the last installment of Pirates of the Caribbean and if you have been counting the days till the next one, well you’re almost down to your fingers and toes. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides hits theaters here in Acadiana on May 20th. The new trailer includes footage of Capt. Jack [...]

Win Imagination Movers Tickets

Dave Steel — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:52:24 +0000

Louisiana natives and Disney hit makers Imagination Movers are coming to the Heymann Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 4th at 6:30pm. Listen to Bruce & the Kennel Club for your free tickets! If you don’t win tickets, make sure you snatch yours up by clicking here.

Be Thrifty The Disney Way

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:53:06 +0000

I know it seems the ultimate oxymoron to use the words Disney and thrifty anywhere close to each other. If you have ever visited the house of mouse you know it can be pretty pricey. However, Disney Movies offer some excellent advice on how to mind our own pennies so we can afford that trip to "The Happiest Place on Earth".

Someday Your Prince Will Eventually Show Up

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:27:54 +0000

Wow could it be an end of an era? I can't imagine my daughter growing up with out Cinderella, Ariel, Belle and so many other of the Disney Princesses. I guess times they are a changing, but do you think this is a change for the better?