Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Disney Journal for 9/28/09

Disney Journal

2:24 PM -

via parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com

Just a little hint about what you'll experience at Disneyland's Haunted Space Mountain. I know that's not the name.

- (Tumblr)

Monday, September 28, 2009

Disney Journal for 9/27/09

Disney Journal

3:28 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ Disney's California Adventure Park
MyPalAl checked in @ Disney's California Adventure Park - (Brightkite)

3:30 PM - mypalal: You guessed it. I'm at Disneyland watching the kid have fun. - (Twitter)

3:38 PM - Disney Trip Report: At Brother Bear area watching the kid get her fill of slides. http://myloc.me/NMts

4:05 PM - Disney Trip Report: Midway Mania. Let's break some records. http://myloc.me/NN1Z

4:20 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney's California Adventure Park

I just creamed my wife. Disney - (Brightkite)

4:39 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney's California Adventure Park

Stuck like a rat. Disney - (Brightkite)

4:40 PM - Disney Trip Report: On the Sun Wheel. Kid is freaking out. http://myloc.me/NNRI

4:41 PM - Disney Trip Report: Maliboomer is next. http://myloc.me/NNUp

4:50 PM - Disney Trip Report: Maliboomer? Mali-boo-ya! http://myloc.me/NO8Q

4:52 PM - Disney Trip Report: Diaper change break. http://myloc.me/NOb3

4:53 PM - Disney Trip Report: World of Color still looks like a mess. But it will be an awesome show.

5:24 PM - Disney Trip Report: Taking a much needed chimi break. http://myloc.me/NP0H

5:36 PM - mypalal: Taking much needed break at Disney California Adventure. Hanging out at Muppets. http://myloc.me/NPnQ - (Twitter)

6:02 PM - MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland
MyPalAl checked in @ Disneyland - (Brightkite)

6:07 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Is Halloween at Disneyland - (Brightkite)

6:56 PM - mypalal: Is about to get on Haunted Space Mountain. Disney - (Twitter)

7:09 PM - mypalal: Haunted Space Mountain is creepy cool. Disney - (Twitter)

7:11 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disneyland

Haunted Space Mountain. Disney - (Brightkite)

7:34 PM - mypalal: They've got some awesome lighting effects for Space Mountain. I need to get some video of it. Disneyland http://myloc.me/NTJI - (Twitter)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Disney Journal for 9/18/09

Disney Journal

3:10 PM - Disney Trip Report: Kermit the Frog: I'm Not Dating Lady Gaga - Couples, Kermit the Frog, Lady Gaga : People.com http://ow.ly/q3lM

Friday, September 18, 2009

Disney Journal for 9/17/09

Disney Journal

10:04 AM - mypalal: Damn Disney Archive Tour is already sold out. The button was up for just a second and it's sold out. What the hell? - (Twitter)

10:14 AM - Disney Trip Report: Great seeing Cheryl Burke and Tom DeLay on the KTLA Morning Show

10:15 AM - Disney Trip Report: @DisneyGreg Congratulations. I couldn't fill in my member number fast enough and it sold out.

4:02 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @DisneylandNews: Disney has a Culinary Academy. Today's Cast Member event makes food quality a Resort focus http://bit.ly/1a4nbB

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Disney Journal for 9/15/09

Disney Journal

3:14 PM - mypalal: @DisneyD23 East answer. Meeting the Muppets. Thanks for fulfilling a childhood dream. - (Twitter)

3:51 PM - Disney Trip Report: I was able to add my missing Tweets to my #D23 experience. http://ow.ly/pxDK I'm starting to slowly blog my thoughts about D23 so check back

5:45 PM - mypalal: Forgot to mention that I got my Halloween Trick or Treat tickets for Disney's California Adventure. Our little annual tradition. - (Twitter)

6:01 PM - mypalal: Just got my copy of Toy Story Mania for the Wii. I'm not sure I'll get to play it tonight. I'm way to busy tonight. disney - (Twitter)

6:58 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @rhaegarkakashi "Kanye West just interrupted Patrick Swayze's funeral to let everyone know that Michael Jackson's death was better!" FTW

7:05 PM - Disney Trip Report: They're doing inventory tonight at World of Disney. Fresh stuff tommorow. http://myloc.me/EsVl

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Funny Muppet Exchange at the D23 Expo

Here’s a little exchange that I heard while waiting in line to meet Fozzie the Bear, Gonzo the Great and Pepe the Prawn.

Fan (to Fozzie and Gonzo): I wanted to let you know that I was a big fan of yours on Muppet Babies. How old were you when you did the show.

Pepe: You do realize that it was a cartoon?

Gonzo: I was a cartoon, when I was a baby.

D23: Celebrities Seen

I’m breaking up my thoughts on D23 just because writing about everything is just too daunting for me. I thought I’d start with a list of all of the celebrities I saw during the Expo.

Thursday

  • Anika Noni Rose (Princess and the Frog, Actor) – Iger Keynote
  • Tony Anselmo (Donald Duck, Voice) – Disney Legends
  • Bill Farmer (Goofy, Voice) – Disney Legends
  • Betty White – Disney Legends
  • Robin Williams – Disney Legends
  • Tom Bergeron – ABC Session
  • Patricia Heaton – ABC Session
  • Kelsey Grammer – ABC Session
  • Ed O’Neil – ABC Session
  • Courtney Cox – ABC Session
  • Cheryl Burke – ABC Session
  • Donny Osmond – ABC Session
  • Paige O’Hara – Beauty and the Beast Panel
  • Richard Sherman – The Boys Screening
  • Lawrence Juber (Musician, Wings)

 

Friday

  • John Travolta – Cook Keynote
  • Kelly Preston – Cook Keynote
  • Robert Zemeckis – Cook Keynote
  • Jerry Bruckheimer – Cook Keynote
  • Tim Burton – Cook Keynote
  • Nicholas Cage – Cook Keynote
  • The Muppets – Cook Keynote
  • Mylie Cyrus – Cook Keynote
  • Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow – Cook Keynote

 

Saturday

  • Dr. Chang and Young Ben Linus from Lost

 

Sunday

  • Gonzo
  • Fozzie
  • Pepe the Prawn

 

Sunday was my favorite day when I got to me Fozzie and Gonzo.

Monday, September 14, 2009

D23 Tweets for 9/13/09

Disney Journal

7:01 AM - mypalal: About to head out for the last day of #D23. This is going to be the craziest day. All of my panels are right next to each other. - (Twitter)

At the last day of #D23. Not sure what to do at the moment.http://myloc.me/CMTb

8:52 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Anaheim Convention Center

A smart Animatronic robot made by Cyberdyne - (Brightkite)

9:05 AM - mypalal: My 2 hour wait to see John Lassater begins now - (Twitter)

In a very long line to see the Muppets #D23

12:56 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Anaheim Convention Center

I'm in at the Muppet Panel at Disney D23 - (Brightkite)

The room is filling up fast for Muppets. If get here now if you want a seat. http://myloc.me/CWkZ

1:07 PM - mypalal: I'm live tweeting the #Muppets panel at Disney's #D23 on Twitter @dinsey - (Twitter)

Muppets have busy the past year. Continue to check the Website

1:30 PM - Disney Trip Report: More YouTube viral videos

1:31 PM - Disney Trip Report: Bohemian rhapsody with help from Queen

1:35 PM - Disney Trip Report: Letters for Santa www NBC highest rated show

1:36 PM - Disney Trip Report: Andea Bochelli amf muppets on PBS

1:37 PM - Disney Trip Report: Halloween special this year

1:37 PM - Disney Trip Report: More muppets on snl

1:39 PM - Disney Trip Report: More pepe at themeparks

1:40 PM - Disney Trip Report: Electric mayhem will be in parks

1:41 PM - Disney Trip Report: Muppetvision going to Disney 3d

1:44 PM - Disney Trip Report: Statler and Waldorf book coming next year

1:46 PM - Disney Trip Report: IPhone applications coming

1:48 PM - Disney Trip Report: Tribute album coming.

1:50 PM - Disney Trip Report: Miss piggy fashion dolls including pigs in space

1:50 PM - Disney Trip Report: Halloween costumes this year

2:01 PM - Disney Trip Report: Monster whatnots and facial hair

2:02 PM - Disney Trip Report: Whatnot workshops at Disneyland

2:03 PM - Disney Trip Report: No news on the movi

2:04 PM - Disney Trip Report: Sam the eagle is here

2:09 PM - Disney Trip Report: New lobby signs for muppetvision

2:17 PM - mypalal: Gonna get my picture with Fozzie, Gonzo and Pepe. 90 minute wait - (Twitter)

2:21 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @MuppetNewsflash: From D23: New Steiff plush collection featuring the Muppets launches with plushes of Kermit & Piggy

2:35 PM - mypalal: @cinerina Zachary Levi is voice of male lead in Disney's Rapunzal - (Twitter)

9:53 PM - mypalal: #D23 was a blast and now I'm going home - (Twitter)

10:03 PM - mypalal: Go see Toy Story in 3d. Disney http://myloc.me/Ddpx - (Twitter)

10:55 PM - Disney Trip Report: Finally posted my photo with #Muppets Fozzie, Gonzo and Pepe. #D23 #Disney http://ow.ly/pdI7

10:55 PM - mypalal: Finally posted my photo with #Muppets Fozzie, Gonzo and Pepe. #D23 #Disney http://ow.ly/pdI9 - (Twitter)

11:07 PM -

Me and the Muppets and I'm talking the real Muppets. disney
- (Tumblr)

Sunday, September 13, 2009

D23 Tweets for 9/12/09

Disney Journal

7:22 AM - Disney Trip Report: Heading out to Day 3 of the #D23 expo. This morning I hope not to spend a lot of time in line at the Dream Store.

7:28 AM - Disney Trip Report: Today is going to be a slow day. I think I'm only doing two sessions.

8:35 AM - Disney Trip Report: In the exhibit hall early thanks to my #D23 membership. Its going to be a mad house when the public is let in. http://myloc.me/C5Bv

8:37 AM - Disney Trip Report: Gonna try and find a better time to shop. The checkout line of outrageous

8:38 AM - Disney Trip Report: Can't get food anywhere. I'm starving. #D23

8:39 AM - Disney Trip Report: Back at themeparks pavilion. #D23

9:03 AM - Disney Trip Report: They just let the public in. Let the lomg day begin.

9:11 AM - Disney Trip Report: Cameras allowed in today's keynote on themeparks #D23

9:38 AM - Disney Trip Report: I'm basically doing nothing right now. Looking for the ridgy moment to get in line

9:46 AM - Disney Trip Report: I have the details on Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland #D23

9:47 AM - Disney Trip Report: This is Hong Kong's version of the Haunted Mansion.

9:47 AM - Disney Trip Report: RT @disneylounge: John Travolta makes first public appearance since son's death - Entertainment Weekly http://bit.ly/DBBZ9

9:50 AM - Disney Trip Report: There are no ghosts in the attraction. The Chinese have a different take on ghost and wanted Disney to build something unique #D23

9:52 AM - Disney Trip Report: Basically the story is of a collector namer Mystic who has invited you to view his collection. He received a enchanted box. #D23

9:53 AM - Disney Trip Report: His assistant, a monkey, opens the box and everything in his collection comes to life. This would make a good movie

9:56 AM - Disney Trip Report: This will not use the traditional Omnimover vehicle, but the wired vehicles used in the Pooh ride in Tokyo. The ride will start and stop.

9:57 AM - Disney Trip Report: You set out in groups of 4 and then split up during the wild parts of the ride. Sounds fun. #D23

10:01 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Anaheim Convention Center

My view in line - (Brightkite)

10:01 AM - mypalal: Just posted the details of Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland. Check my Disney Twitter @dinsey - (Twitter)

10:19 AM - Disney Trip Report: @noahfineart Wish I could watch. I'm stick in a long line at the arena.

10:47 AM - Disney Trip Report: I get the feeling this is going to start late. http://myloc.me/CaIi

11:07 AM - Disney Trip Report: Still bringing people into the arena. Not too many sessions starting on time.

11:19 AM - Disney Trip Report: People love the cruise

11:21 AM - Disney Trip Report: Fantasyland will double in size at Disney World

11:22 AM - Disney Trip Report: Each Princess will get her own area

11:24 AM - Disney Trip Report: New Be Own Guest restaurant and Gaston's tavern.

11:24 AM - Disney Trip Report: Fully realized Pixie Hallow.

11:45 AM - Disney Trip Report: Big star tours announcement. In 3d pod racers 2011

11:47 AM - Disney Trip Report: Appearance by Darth vader

11:48 AM - Disney Trip Report: That was a short presentation

11:50 AM - Disney Trip Report: Watching @loumongello tweet in front of me leaving arena

11:52 AM - Disney Trip Report: Guess what no Captains EO announcement

12:00 PM - Disney Trip Report: Perfect time to come to Dream Store

12:00 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @DisneyParks: Star Tours Video: Here's a first look at a high-speed race through desert canyons of Tatooine http://bit.ly/12YVKD

12:20 PM - Disney Trip Report: Its lunch time before the next session. http://myloc.me/CdHh

12:22 PM - Disney Trip Report: The themepark keynote was a little disappointing compared to the last two days. #D23

12:28 PM - mypalal: The sun is not my friend today. Disney Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry - (Twitter)

12:29 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Anaheim Convention Center

Long line to get BBQ - (Brightkite)

12:33 PM - Disney Trip Report: Message to children. Please bathe before going to events where you will need to sit next to strangers.

12:35 PM - Disney Trip Report: Cosplay not as prevalent here this year. Loved the Mouse ka teer in drag.

12:59 PM - mypalal: Gonna go see Dr. Chang and young Ben Linus #Lost - (Twitter)

1:23 PM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Anaheim Convention Center

Dr Chang and young Ben Linus - (Brightkite)

1:25 PM - Disney Trip Report: In line for the Small World refresh. #D23

Let's learn about Small World

2:53 PM - Disney Trip Report: Water from all over the was added to the ride opening day

2:57 PM - Disney Trip Report: Paris exterior more colorful because of long periods of gray days

2:58 PM - Disney Trip Report: Arts much more sophisticated than California

3:00 PM - Disney Trip Report: Lighting is Florescent lights

3:02 PM - Disney Trip Report: Showing china version scary

3:04 PM - Disney Trip Report: Hong Kong visitors wondered why they didn't have a Small World

3:05 PM - Disney Trip Report: Exterior is aluminum to hold against acid rain.

3:07 PM - Disney Trip Report: Amped up lighting and special effects in Hong Kong

3:10 PM - Disney Trip Report: Hong Kong was the first to get Disney characters

3:13 PM - Disney Trip Report: 45 characters in the ride. Marie is the top selling Disney character in Asia

3:16 PM - Disney Trip Report: Back to Disneyland. Entire flume had to be replaced. If a major rehab takes place something new had to happen.

3:17 PM - Disney Trip Report: Mary Blair had concept art for a lot of characters. A lot of dolls were dressed as Disney characters

3:19 PM - Disney Trip Report: Eyes are added after installed on ride for placement

3:22 PM - Disney Trip Report: Disneyland us using the original recorded soundtrack from the very beginning

3:23 PM - Disney Trip Report: Mary Blair had done art for the America section. Tony found it at Comic Con

3:25 PM - Disney Trip Report: Mary Blair doll is in every Small World in every park.

3:27 PM - Disney Trip Report: The trough was constantly being repatched and the water level keep rising.

3:30 PM - Disney Trip Report: Walt and Mary always wanted the exterior to be lit

3:31 PM - Disney Trip Report: Mickey was not added because he stood out too much.

3:34 PM - Disney Trip Report: Disneyland is always evolving. Its not a museum.

5:31 PM - Disney Trip Report: Attending Lost Chords. Song that got cut from Disney movies.

10:41 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @insidethemagic: Just walked by actor Joe Mantagna in New Orleans Square

Saturday, September 12, 2009

D23 Tweets for 9/11/09

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RT @noahfineart: Headed to D23 Expo. Big day. Painting from 9-11 on dreamstage. Signing @ collectors editions bth 12-2. Releasing 2 images

6:57 AM - mypalal: Getting ready to head out to #D23 expo again. I've posted a blog about yesterday. disney. http://bit.ly/eCBgr - (Twitter)

RT @DisneyD23: Honoring the 2009 Disney Legends!...http://tinyurl.com/ry7l6p

8:19 AM - mypalal: Looking forward to seeing Tim Burton and Nick Cage today at D23. Disney - (Twitter)

8:25 AM - Disney Trip Report: Just handed propaganda from union strikers

8:34 AM - Disney Trip Report: At the 3d technology pavilion. Just watched myself on a 3d monitors #D23

8:41 AM - Disney Trip Report: Heading into themepark pavilion

8:48 AM - Disney Trip Report: Carsland ride is so cool. Its the largest Disney attraction at 6 acres.

8:50 AM - Disney Trip Report: It starts as a dark ride where you explore Radiator Springs and meet Cars characters. You even get to do some tractor tipping.

8:51 AM - Disney Trip Report: Near the end of the ride you're invited to race another car of guests. Opens 2012

8:54 AM - MyPalAl posted a photo @ Anaheim Convention Center

Checking out story telling sandbox Disney - (Brightkite)

9:03 AM - Disney Trip Report: Storyteller sandbox is an amazing piece of storytelling technology. More in my Blog

9:05 AM - mypalal: Carsland ride is amazing. Details at my Disney twitter account. @dinsey - (Twitter)

9:15 AM - Disney Trip Report: Just got shoved by Lucky the dinosaur

9:37 AM - Disney Trip Report: Heading to the movie keynote. They are confiscating my electronics. Will be silent until noon.

9:39 AM - Disney Trip Report: Cosplay alert rocketeer alice jane from Tarzan.

12:50 PM - mypalal: Just saw John Travolta Johnny depp. The muppets tim burton nick cage and mylie cyrus - (Twitter)

12:53 PM - Disney Trip Report: Saw the Muppets in person. New mocor called The Cheapen Muppet Movie Ever Made

1:02 PM - Disney Trip Report: Got to see Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. http://myloc.me/Bz8k

1:04 PM - Disney Trip Report: Disney is creating a scary kids label called Disney Double Dare You headed by G Del Too.

1:06 PM - Disney Trip Report: You should have heard the groans when Miles took to the stage. #d23

1:11 PM - Disney Trip Report: In line for the World of Color panel. I am guaranteed a seat for this. #D23

1:12 PM - Disney Trip Report: Tim Burton will be creating a Stop Motion Animation version of Frankenweenie.

1:14 PM - Disney Trip Report: Dick Cook asked Nick Cage if he would make another National Treasure Movie. #D23

1:16 PM - Disney Trip Report: My geek dream come true. Muppets singing Disney songs on a mini Mark Twain pushed by Sweetums

1:18 PM - Disney Trip Report: Waiting in line next to an outlet. Charging my phone now. http://myloc.me/BzvH

1:45 PM - Disney Trip Report: @insidethemagic Light Cycle on the third Floor

RT @DisneyParks - Photo: Check out "Storyteller's Sandbox" at the Adventure section of our D23 Expo Pavilion http://bit.ly/18Vkrk

2:28 PM - Disney Trip Report: A stage is being built for concerts

2:29 PM - Disney Trip Report: Viewing from Zephyr to Ariel's Grotto

2:30 PM - Disney Trip Report: The entire show is submerged during the day.

2:34 PM - Disney Trip Report: Tallest fountain is 175 feet tall

2:49 PM - Disney Trip Report: Wall-e segment looks amazing

2:51 PM - Disney Trip Report: A lot of new animation produced by Feature Animation and Pixar

2:53 PM - Disney Trip Report: Amazing fire effects during Chernabog sequence

2:55 PM - Disney Trip Report: Even better lion king stampede sequence

2:57 PM - Disney Trip Report: Touching family section to the kiss transformation

2:57 PM - Disney Trip Report: Amy Grant is the signature voice of the show.

3:03 PM - Disney Trip Report: 25 minutes long. Soundtracks will not be recorded until late

3:23 PM - Disney Trip Report: Checking out the evolution of Mickey

3:27 PM - Disney Trip Report: Still room left at stage 23

4:10 PM - Disney Trip Report: Getting a great art lession for drawing Mickey

4:12 PM - Disney Trip Report: Getting the explanation of the ears and nose. Mickey is an art phenomenon.

4:13 PM - Disney Trip Report: Mickey just doesn't make sense

4:33 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @DisneyPictures: "TRON wasn't nom for Academy Award for Special Effects b/c they said it was cheating to use computers." Lisberger #D23

4:36 PM - Disney Trip Report: RT @noahfineart: Painting the 5ft vinylmation http://yfrog.com/0eo0haj

4:40 PM - Disney Trip Report: Heading into the park.

5:35 PM - Disney Trip Report: Taking a sit down break. http://myloc.me/BFIj

6:56 PM - Disney Trip Report: Had bacon-wrapped asparagus for lunch