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Upon arrival at Disneyland main entrance The last day of our euro trip is at Paris Disneyland. This Disneyland is definitely much smaller than the one in US. However, it’s not small either. I can only manage to finish the park one throughout the whole day despite we had already rushed to finish it as soon as possible so that we have time for park two, but we couldn’t. If you’re really goin

Photo: Paul Hiffmeyer-Disney Enterprises Inc.Three new 5 car monorails are scheduled to start operation this summer at Disneyland California. The RED Mark VII started limited trips on July 4. Testing will be in progress for several months. The other two monorails will arrive later this year. The new monorails feature glass and strips that change color in the California sunshine. Seating is on benc

Last night I made reservations for our annual pilgrimage to the Happiest Place on Earth. We first took the kids when they were 3 and 4 years old, and at this point, we have as many traditions about going to Disneyland as Mr. Disney had ideas for characters.We've got a jar with change we've been saving up for souvenirs. The kids have already rolled most of it. Sometimes grandparents contribute.

Parte la favolosa estate del Disneyland Resort Paris!Dal 5 luglio fino al 31 agosto, il parco rimarrà aperto dalle 10 alle 23!Scopri tutte le informazioni su Magica Estate...ed inoltre..- i bambini sotto i 7 anni non pagano!- 1 giorno e 1 notte in più gratis!Approfitta di tante ore di magia in più!Buon divertimento!

Disneyland launched the first iteration of their Innoventions house at Tomorrowland earlier this week. So will people actually use these technologies in their own homes? Hard to say. From an L.A. Times article:Big Spender has given you an inside peek into the lifestyles of the rich and famous: a Rolls-Royce rental for $7,500 a day; truffle cheese for $65 a pound; and a pearl necklace for Fido

This is what watching John and Kate Plus 8 will get you. Well, coupled with a gazillion girl cousins in Brasil who all have holes in their ears.Gabi: Mommy, I really really REALLY want to get my ears pierced for my birthday.Me: Okay, honey. But that would be your gift, instead of Disneyland. So you need to decide what you want your gift to be. Ears pierced or Disneyland?Gabi: Ears pierced!Me: Alri

This is what watching John and Kate Plus 8 will get you. Well, coupled with a gazillion girl cousins in Brasil who all have holes in their ears.Gabi: Mommy, I really really REALLY want to get my ears pierced for my birthday.Me: Okay, honey. But that would be your gift, instead of Disneyland. So you need to decide what you want your gift to be. Ears pierced or Disneyland?Gabi: Ears pierced!Me: Alri

The Beckhams enjoyed a family trip to Disneyland in California. Posh looking unusually relaxed in baggy jeans, black t-shirt (with no cleavage to be shown...) and flip-flops. My personal opionon; she looks way sexier in that outfit than those horrible skinny jeans and tight tops. Put on a few kgs Vicky, and use the baggy look once in a while!

“If you don’t look at them then they won’t see us” - David The Beckhams paid a visit to Disneyland this week….baggy jeans Victoria? photo:Splash Share This [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

David and Victoria Beckham take their three sons Brooklyn, 9, Romeo, 5, and Cruz, 3, for a fun-filled day at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday afternoon. The Beckham clan spent over six hours there. The excitement of the day took its toll on lil’ Cruz who took a little nap in his stroller. Becks recently...

Llewellyn Werner admits he is facing obstacles most amusement park developers never have to deal with – insurgent attacks and looting.When you are building an amusement park in downtown Baghdad, those risks come with the territory.Mr Werner, chairman of C3, a Los Angeles-based holding company for private equity firms, is pouring millions of dollars into developing the Baghdad Zoo and Entertainme

If you haven’t noticed, Israel is where all the crazy western religions come to compete. What do they compete over?  Land…who is god’s favorite…who is evil…who is weak…who is blessed…who is cursed….and yes, even who is going to spend eternity in fire. In their minds losing means that they, their family, their ancestors, and their entire race [...]

Sigo alucinando en colores con la irresponsabilidad e hijaputez de ciertos padres que pese a saber que el tabaco es malo para la salud no tienen ningún empacho en contaminar a sus hijos (y a los de los demás) con su humo cancerígeno. En Disneyland París han intentado evitar que todos los visitantes sean apestados imponiendo [...]

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Posted on June 4th, 2008 9:07 amWhy do we care? Why do you? Because Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are celebrity news machines - the villainous couple from The Hills that you love to hate, yet can’t help but admire for playing the celebrity gossip game to perfection. Another day, another opportunity to sell shamelessly staged pictures for five figures each. This time, the camera-loving dweeb

Toy Story Mania is scheduled to open at the Anaheim Disneyland Resort on June, 17 2008. Too late for Fathers Day but the ride looks like it's going to be winner.Fun Facts:At Toy Story Mania! every guest gets to experience life at the size of a toy. So in Andy's room, a 5 foot 6 inch person will feel about 14" tall. This is the first attraction that Walt Disney Imagineering designed where the Imagi

As much as I am sick of The Hills talk, and as much as I hate the constant attention whoring of Speidi, I can't not pay attention. I have heard over and over again that people's biggest addiction to this show is that it makes them feel like a cut above the rest. I agree. Something about looking at these two makes me feel incredibly smart. I will hand it to them, whether their wedding is fake or no

Disneyland: Southern Calif. Vacation Planner (VHS Tape)By Disneyland Click for more info First tagged “disney” by Mark solon “postreplica” Customer tags: disney vhs, disneyland, disney thought parks, disney guide, los angeles, vacation, [...]

I have been to Disneyland nearly twenty times over my life. During each trip, I have picked up a few pointers to help make your vacation even more magical. These pointers should be your guide to your next Disneyland vacation. The number one piece of advice that I can give you is to invest [...]

Okee peeps… I’ll be gone all next week… That’s right… 5 whole days at Disneyland!!! Yes, we may just be insane…. Anyways, we’ve decided to split up the parks and we’re doing something special everyday. Somethings we’ve done before, some things will be new. Sunday: We are driving out. Once we get to the hotel and settle in [...]

With the anticipation of the soon to be released Wall-E movie by Pixar, Walt Disney seems to be capitalizing on the buzz by introducing an animatronic version of Wall-E to promote the film. I’m sure that kids who do go visit Disneyland will be dazzled and in awe by seeing an animated character come [...]

Disneyland is called the "happiest place on earth"...at least that's how the Disney company calls it. A place of magic and wonder where Mickey Mouse is the king. This visit was very special because I took my wife and my daughter to visit and it was their first time visiting Disneyland. I think it's pretty cool to take people to Disneyland especially if they've never been there before.

Baghdad at night. I hope those aren't bombs falling at the top of this Disneyland-esque illustration.If I didn't know any better I'd think the idea of an amusement park built over 50 acres in Baghdad is a film treatment from David Lynch. But no. Alas, this lunacy is the brainchild of Llewellyn Werner who appears to possess the same self-awareness as, well, as George Bush. Werner secured a 50-year lease on prime real estate in Baghdad near the Green Zone to build an amusement and skateboard park. Perhaps by near the end of the lease contract Iraq will be ready for an amusement park, but it seems a bit premature to consider an entertainment park when the Green Zone remains under siege. Yesterday two US soldiers and 37 civilians were killed in attacks in and around the Green Zone. But, hey, w

Next time you’re passing through Iraq you’ll have alot more to do thanks to Llewellyn Werner, chairman of C3, a Los Angeles company for private equity firms, who is spending $500 million... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Llewellyn Werner admits he is facing obstacles most amusement park developers never have to deal with – insurgent attacks and looting. When you are building an amusement park in downtown Baghdad, those risks come with the territory. Mr Werner, chairman of C3, a Los Angeles-based holding company for private equity firms, is pouring millions of dollars into [...]

One of Disney's most popular attractions worldwide; was launched on 5th of April at Disneyland Resort Paris, amidst fanfares and razzmatazz. Guests plunged faster than the speed of gravity in this... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Walt dreamed up Disneyland for his two little girls, but “The Happiest Place on Earth” has plenty to offer big kids as well. When we recently visited with my 17-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son, they were both charmed and thrilled by this classic park. Though tiny in comparison to Disney World in Orlando (where we’ve been vacationing since the kids were tots), Disneyland’s intimacy is what makes it so special -- and so appealing to teenagers. The easy-to-navigate layout makes it a snap to race from Space Mountain to Splash Mountain, even though they’re in different parts of the park. And when they’re done in Disneyland, kids can dash over to Disney’s California Adventure, just steps across the promenade from Disneyland’s gates. The experience brings park-hopping to a w

"Opening this summer will be the “Innoventions Dream Home” in Tomorrowland in Disneyland, an attraction that will remind fans of Walt Disney’s fondness for futuristic ideas. The latest in cutting-edge and inspiring home ideas will be showcased in the Innoventions Dream Home, a 5,000-plus square foot residence featuring integrated digital technology in an immersive “high-tech, high-touch” guest experience. Design and development of the “Innoventions Dream Home” sprang from an alliance between Disneyland Resort, Microsoft, HP, Life/ware and home builder Taylor Morrison.The notion of a Dream Home has deep roots at the Disneyland Resort. Walt Disney was fascinated with the concept of a futuristic home and he introduced concepts at World's Fairs that led to the first "House of Tom

I had the chance to go back to Disneyland and ofcourse the first ride I had to check out was the Finding Nemo Ride (used to be the submarine ride back in the days). The wait was a lil’ over an hour but the line moved fast and it was worth the wait. i can [...]

While she’s used to being photographed on the catwalk or stumbling out of a bar, Kate Moss provided a picture perfect mommy moment in sunny California on Friday (April 4). The 34-year-old supermodel spent the day enjoying a visit to Disneyland with her daughter Lila Grace and few of her little friends. ...

Kate Moss (34) sta diventando proprio una mamma modello. Archiviata la sua travagliata storia con Pete Doherty e prossima alle nozze con il suo attuale fidanzato, il chitarrista dei "The Kills" Jamie Hince, è stata paparazzata ieri a Los Angeles, a Disneyland, con la figlia Lila Grace di 5 anni (la bimba con la treccina) e amichette al seguito. E' bello vedere che Kate non sia più alle prese con la droga e continui scandali; eccola nella versione di una mamma premurosa che dedica un pò del suo tempo alla figlia... E speriamo che continui così!

Folks! Do you know that Disneyland Resort, Paris which happens to be Europe’s leading resort destination has extended their wonderful 15th Anniversary celebration party until March 2009? Yes,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

I love Disneyland! Who doesn’t, right? :-) I have been to Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort and harboring hope that one day I will be able to visit Disneyland Resort in Paris! Walt Disney World... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Disneyland Resort Paris at the moment has two parks, Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. If I’m not mistaken, they will have more parks in store in the near future but those two parks... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Folks! Before I forget, let me mention here that Disneyland Resort, Paris is currently celebrating their 15th anniversary. Disneyland Resort, Paris kicked off their 15th anniversary celebration last... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Former All Saints Melanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton-Gallagher take their kid, Lilyella, 9, and Gene, 7, to Disneyland in France. Nicole married Gene’s dad, Oasis star Liam Gallagher, on Valentine’s Day. I can’t believe the kids are being carried around his buggies. Disneyland might not be a very “safe” place for kids because they can get lost, [...]

Having the Disney name on your resume is a good way to get a prospective employer's attention. For a recent graduate, getting hired by this corporate giant can be a wonderful opportunity. BusinessWeek declared that Disney is the "Number 1 Place to Launch a Career." If you are still in college and interested in full-time employment opportunities with Disney, getting a summer job theme park job is a great way to get a feel for the company. Not only will you have the opportunity to see how the company is run, but it is an opportunity to demonstrate to the company what you have to offer as a prospective full-time employee. Disney is a company that provides extensive training to its employees. Many employees in high-level positions within the company started their careers at entry-level positio

ESPN Zone is hosting an "Anthem Idol" competition on March 6, 2008 at the Downtown Disney location. Registration opened this weekend, and contestants must register in person at the restaurant's SportsCenter Studio Store to reserve their spot. Registration is open through March 5 or when 100 eligible entries are received, whichever comes first.On March 6, each contestant will sing 30 seconds of a song of their choice (but not the national anthem), and five finalists will be selected by a panel of judges. Each finalist will then perform the national anthem, and be judged by both the panel of official judges and the live audience. The winner will have the opportunity to sing the national anthem live before an upcoming Anaheim Ducks hockey game. Additional details about the competition are ava

If you're planning a trip to Disneyland over the coming months, you might want to check out this offer - 5 days access for the price of 3 with a fourth Hotel room night free. You can see the offer on the Disneyland site here.The detail of this Disney offer is "purchase a three-night or longer Disneyland® Resort vacation package with tickets and get two extra days of Theme Park admission and a fourth hotel night — absolutely FREE! The packages include lots of extras: A phone call from Mickey, Minnie or Goofy (I think I want that myself!)One Magic Morning early admission to Disneyland® Park before it opens to the public.Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness (whatever that might be?)Preferred Seating to select shows in Disney's California Adventure® Park. Dream Coin, a collectible keepsake W

So Kate and I are going to California in a 15 passenger van bound for Disneyland. We pray we will be able to jump van before we hit the Disneyland parking lot. You may think we are over zealous consumers taking the most inefficient vehicle we can find, but the truth of the matter is [...]

As has been the case frequently over the past few weeks, high winds meant that Believe... In Holiday Magic and both performances of Fantasmic! were canceled altogether on New Year's Eve, and the midnight fireworks were scaled back quite a bit—reportedly down to just a few low-level pyro shots in both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure (DCA) parks. One-day admissions for Disneyland were no longer available by 1:00 pm., but the park never reached capacity and was still allowing entry all day. This was also attributed to very high winds and chilly temperatures.

Affectionately known as DLP by Mouseketeers the world over, Disneyland Paris is a cornucopia of rides, restaurants, exhibits and all out fun for everyone. And in the last few years the fun has been doubled as Disney added the Walt Disney Studios park to an already jam packed adventure. Many of the traditional rides from the California theme park were recreated (with some French twists) at the

After watching all these Disney videos recently I want to go to Disneyland! Who wants to go with me? I just finished watching Disneyland: Secret, Stories, & Magic, and while it’s not necessarily related to any animals, like the other videos I’ve blogged about lately, it’s definitely worth watching. On the first disc there’s quite a bit about the making of Disneyland. How the park made its way from Walt Disney’s imagination to reality was a huge undertaking! And although Disney had many doubters, his park opened to an eager crowd on July 17, 1955. There’s a lot on these two discs, but some of the highlights for me, besides the making of Disneyland, include Wonderful World of Color episodes. There are three on disc two but my favorite is The Golden Horseshoe Review, (aired in September, 1962) with Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn, Betty Taylor, and the hilarious Wally Boag. Other episodes include Disneyland goes to the World’s Fair, (aired in May,

Disneyland, París... Es decir, Eurodisney... O, vamos Disneyland Resort Paris:- Que sí, levanta de ahí, no seas tonto hombre.- No sé si se ha dado cuenta, pero es que viene un poco mal...- Nada, nada, tu levántate y anda.Me recuerda al capítulo de Padre de Familia en el que Peter le dice a John: "Deja de hacer el tonto y levanta de ahí".Imagen vía: Boing Boing¡Esperamos vuestros comentarios!

Une journée à Disneyland, depuis le trajet en RER jusqu’à la parade finale, en passant par “It’s a small world“, le bateau à aubes du Mississipi, la reine de cÅ“ur du Labyrinthe d’Alice et la parade finale. Lorsqu’on fait des promesses aux enfants, il faut les tenir…Le securite des casino et des transactions, aussi que la qualite des jeux sont parmi les priorites.

A two year old girl narrowly escaped death when she hopped on to the conveyor belt at Manchester Airport, and was then taken on a hellish ride through the 4 mile long baggage handling system. It appears the toddler's parents were distracted at the baggage counter, and the tot simply walked through an empty check in desk, stepped on the conveyor belt and managed to sneak into the luggage carousel. While her parents frantic with worry were mounting a search, the girl was making her way through a maze of X-ray machines. She'd gone about half a mile when her clothes caught on the walls of the tunnel, blocking and halting the system. When a staff member went to check up on the blockage, he found the girl inside, bruised, but safe. Airport staff members say it's nothing short of a miracle she survived. Had she made it further through the maze, she would have been decapitated by the metal arms that sort bags into separate dispatch areas, to be loaded on to different flights.

Yes, you better believe your eyes. Notorious B.L.O.G. is the latest attraction in the happiest place on earth. Notorious B.L.O.G. is in Disneyland! How I got my blog emblazoned on that big Disneyland entrance sign? Well. like what Uncle Walt said,"Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." Keep imagining......Technorati Tags: disneyland, walt disney, humor, Notorious B.L.O.G., kher cheng guan

The boats at Disneyland's It's a Small World ride are getting stuck way too often. After years of patching the fiberglass boats, they are scraping the bottom of the flume and stopping the ride. Rumor has it that the ever expanding weight of the American public is the problem. Disneyland is denying this and going ahead with a 10month refurbishment of the ride. A new water flume and new undisclosed scenes will be added to It's a Small World. January 7. 2008 will be the first day the ride will be closed.

Resp-canada.net now provides Canadians with a free opportunity to visit the beautiful Disneyland through a free contest. There is nothing much that has to be done to avail of this free offer. All that you have to do is to click here, where you will be transferred to the survey page of the site.   And on providing your particulars for simple questions, you have to send over the completed form to the office by 21st December, 2007. And if you are the lucky one, you just may be the next person who will be visiting Disneyland with your family during your next vacations.

No matter you are a super Disney fan, you have to visit our theme park - Hong Kong Disneyland! Halloween is coming soon and "The Dark Side of Hong Kong Disneyland" is now showing. Hong Kong Disneyland is located on the Lantau Island. Undoubtedly the most convenient way to arrive there will be by the MTR. Take the MTR to the Sunny Bay Station and interchange another Disney-decorated train to the Disneyland Resort Station.There are Fantasyland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland and Main Street, U.S.A with numerous games, street entertainment, parade and fireworks which you may have to spend a day or two inside Disneyland. In order not to miss any game, a "FASTPASS" can help you. If you are a super fan, I recommend you to stay a night in the Disneyland Hotel and even hold a wedding banquet there! There is package price of staying with the tickets of Disneyland too. Transport: MTR Disneyland Station

"Hey, let's spend $300.00 to learn about California history!" Story here. I worked at Disneyland while they were building California Adventures. They described it to me as a way for Disneyland to have more of a teenager/carnival/state fair/six flags/secular (non-Disney) feeling.** "Cool," I thought (They didn't ask me; I worked at the hotel). => Read more!

The Stanley Cup made a stop at Disneyland and ended up with the treasure in the caverns of Pirates of the Caribbean. During a trip to Walt Disney World several years ago, I had the opportunity to see the Stanley Cup at Downtown Disney. The playoffs were in Tampa and the cup was brought over for a promo event. Ton’s of people were inline to get a picture with it. I saw way too many people kiss it. Yuck. LA Times Story

Not really scary in a gonna-have-a-stroke sort of way, but they dress the park up really well. Little kids won't get nightmares at this one. I ADORE Jack Skelington and Nightmare Before Christmas, so it works for me! And besides, who doesn't love Disneyland??Disneyland HalloweentimeKeep up with me... Subscribe to feed.

It's Friday afternoon so time for something fun and light. My friend from Delaware, Hayley B. got a chance to go out to Disneyland for the very first time. She had a wonderful time and I am very happy that she did. I am sure it meant as much to her as my first and only visit back in 1986 (when I was four). Hayley has some pictures and a complete Trip Report HERE I must say that I can't wait to do what she did next year. the folks at MiceChat are so wonderful and I want to meet them so very much. I am going to try to head out there to Disneyland next year. My target date is September 19th (my Birthday).

Getting to Disneyland on Southern California's expanding rail network will get much easier Oct. 1 with the start of regular shuttle service between the Anaheim train station, the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Resort hotels. The shuttles, which will cost $3 for adults and be free for children 10 and under until Jan. 8 ($1 after that), will meet all northbound and southbound Pacific Surfliner trains. The trains run frequently between Los Angeles and San Diego, with a few trains a day rolling to Paso Robles via Ventura and Santa Barbara.

Looking towards Disney Yacht ClubOriginally uploaded by BruceHH.Lightening knocked out the Internet connection at the Disney Yacht and Beach Club last night. My wife has us (my two sons, my two daughters-in-law, my two granddaughters) doing the Disney thing from morning til night. This is day 5 of our vacation in Disney World, Orlando, Florida and I was just barely able to squeeze out a post yesterday. I may have to write short articles without the usual 4 or 5 hours of research. The Magic Kingdom is already open and we are going there this minute. See you later. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays I host Open Trackback parties. This allows bloggers who have interesting posts to share them with my readers and therefore, presumably, a wider audience. My normal rules for linking, Bernie's 8 Rules, are suspended. That is, there is no set topic and as long as the post is not a splog entry, you can link whatever you like especially if it is offensive to Islam. Nothing linked here ind

After the last guest leaves the park, the third shift custodial and maintenance crew comes out of hiding to do their thing.  Nighttime is when the majority of daily repairs and maintenance are performed.  Everything has to get all “neat and pretty” for park open the next morning. In the dark, workers on the so-called Third Shift prettify flower beds, grass and topiaries at the 500-acre resort’s two parks and three hotels and entertainment district, planting more than 1 million flowers each year. Every year they collect more than 17.5 million pounds of trash a year and go through 3,000 mops, 1,000 brooms, 500 dust pans, and change at least 100,000 light bulbs. Third Shifters don’t really want guests to see them because peeking beneath the Sorcerer’s robe would be “bad show.” “Our job is to set the stage for the guests,” said one custodian, Lori Kimbrell. Full story 

The Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino has a staggering 150 acres of gardens to experience with lots of themed gardens to choose from; Jungle Garden, Shakespeare Garden, Herb Garden, Camellia Garden, Japanese Garden, Palm Garden, Australian Garden Desert, Sub-Tropical Garden, the Lily Ponds, the Children Garden and of course, the upcoming Chinese Garden. The Chinese Garden is currently under construction as is the Gallery but the Tea Room located in the Rose Garden is open. We set our sights on seeing the Japanese Garden and the Children’s Garden for this first visit, understanding that the kids may not last the whole time. It is not a cheap entry at $15 per adult but we were pleasantly surprised that the grounds are immaculately kept and the attention to detail and balance is striking when experiencing all the different views. My wife put it best when describing it to her mother over the phone that night when she said, “it is basically the Disneyland of Gardens,&r

The Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino has a staggering 150 acres of gardens to experience with lots of themed gardens to choose from; Jungle Garden, Shakespeare Garden, Herb Garden, Camellia Garden, Japanese Garden, Palm Garden, Australian Garden Desert, Sub-Tropical Garden, the Lily Ponds, the Children Garden and of course, the upcoming Chinese Garden. The Chinese Garden is currently under construction as is the Gallery but the Tea Room located in the Rose Garden is open. We set our sights on seeing the Japanese Garden and the Children’s Garden for this first visit, understanding that the kids may not last the whole time. It is not a cheap entry at $15 per adult but we were pleasantly surprised that the grounds are immaculately kept and the attention to detail and balance is striking when experiencing all the different views. My wife put it best when describing it to her mother over the phone that night when she said, “it is basically the Disneyland of Gardens,&r

A U.S. troop pullout from Iraq would leave the country as a potent launchpad for international terrorism and Washington would be forced to go back in within a couple of years, a leading al Qaeda expert said on Tuesday.Rohan Gunaratna told a security conference at Lloyd's of London insurance market that Iraq, like Afghanistan in the 1990s, would become a "terrorist Disneyland" where al Qaeda could build up its strength unchallenged. If U.S., British and other coalition troops withdrew from Iraq in the next year, he said, "certainly the scale of attacks that would be mounted inside Iraq, and using Iraq as a launching pad to strike other Western countries -- countries in Europe, North America - would become such that after two or three years, the U.S. forces will have to go back to Iraq." The Singapore-based academic and writer said the epicenter of international terrorism had already switched from Afghanistan to Iraq. "In many ways, the terrorist threat has now shifted 1,500 miles close

I know China is having a huge problem with piracy and counterfeit goods, but a fake Disneyland in China? That’s just ridiculous! These have got to be the ugliest dwarves from Snow White evar!! [Link to article] via Boing Boing

I know China is having a huge problem with piracy and counterfeit goods, but a fake Disneyland in China? That’s just ridiculous! These have got to be the ugliest dwarves from Snow White evar!! [Link to article] via Boing Boing

The countdown to our vacation has started . . . 24 days to go. When I was younger, my father was also employed by the airlines so I’ve been lucky to grow up with free travel benefits. Believe me, I’m no stranger to flying stand-by. We knew that when Dad said to run to the gate, we all ran! We knew not to complain about anything, not to ask for anything special, take whatever seat they gave us, and be extra nice to the crew. My Dad had a reputation to protect. It’s a great benefit that allowed us to travel during every summer vacation. Now it my family’s turn. We’ve been taking Girlie Girl to Disneyland every year since she was 1 year old. It’s no wonder that she loves all the Princesses. I remember last year when we were on a quest to get every single Princesses’ autograph. By the end of our trip we had all but one . . . Mulan. So what did we do? We canceled our plans and stayed an extra day just to stake out California Adventure Park in hopes

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Promoters of a Super Bowl clone event called the Lingerie Bowl want to shut down some Scottsdale streets early next year and create what they’re calling an “Adult Disneyland.” Planned is a party area dubbed the “Lingerie Bowl Experience Village.” It will be up and running for the three days before the Super Bowl [...]

It was a very sorry little rabbit that hopped away. The ears were all drooped, the head was hanging low, and even the bob that went for a tail, seemed to take it hard. He had been unable to open his mouth at all. He knew his little speech by heart, but just when the time came to say it all, courage failed him. He stood frozen for some time… resplendent white, whiskers shivering and feet together. All he could do was stare around with wide eyes and look for familiar faces. Suddenly, the only place he wanted to be was in his mommy’s lap. In a decisive move, he hopped away searching for her face. He felt better that no one booed him. Poor bunny, his chance would only come next year now.It was the warrior’s turn next. He walked in royally with slow, purposeful steps. He showed all the si

15 Años de Disneyland ParísDesde abril del 2007 hasta marzo del 2008 Disneyland Resort París celebrará sus 15 años organizando una fiesta que jamás antes había realizado.Muchos sueños, con la Parada de los Sueños Disney en el Parque Disneyland®. ¡Mucho mas diversion, con más personajes Disney, más sorpresas, con dos nuevos tipos de atraccion y mucho mas por los 15 anos de Disneyland París.Si estan por Europa entre esas fechas, no duden de darse una vuelta por Paris, que de hecho a van a pasar muy bien en el mundo magico de Disney París.Aqui un video, que es la previa de lo que se comenzara a vivir en pocos dias.Y aqui la publicidad de tv:

It happens so often that one buys a stock for the right reasons but sells them for the wrong ones. I make that mistake frequently, but with USG, I am going to keep reminding myself why I own it.   Here is a stock that is practically flat since last summer, while the rest of the market has seen a significant move up. In December, the stock finally hit $58, up from around $45 in summer, only to fall back to $52 by January even in the face of positive market momentum. By February, USG hit $58 again but the market declines pushed it down to that coveted $52 level. Just when one would have expected the stock to stabilize for the next move up, the company frustrated investors by making a share offering of some 8 million shares at $48.60, so guess what, the shares are now at $48.60.   Normally, this kind of behavior is reason enough for me to sell, and I often kick myself for doing so. This time around, I have actually written myself sticky notes and stuck them to my monitor

Well, it has been a busy week here at Rockhoppers. I have had musicians schedule, then cancel, and new ones schedule, and switch, and the truth is I am having trouble keeping up on who is what and when. I will keep the calendar up to date though or let you know of changes that occur.I am at the point where I can't tell which direction I am heading. I need a vacation! Lucky me . . . I am heading to Disneyland come Sunday and I get three days in Fantasyland!I have been visiting some really cool blogs lately and have updated my links for them so you can see them too. http://www.joggles.com/ is one of my faves for websites. I love the artists work. It resembles the way I feel lately. . .Anyway, I figured since I really am feeling uninspired I could probably tell you a story so without further delay...Dan found the place on Google Earth, and he's putting in a picture. I think the town had an actual population of 10 people in it. But it was a town, with a grocery store, a gas station and a

Don't Think About It Too Long... The Answer Is... Well... They don't really have anything in common except for the fact that we are having a spare change ($.98cent) sale at the main site all this month and throughout February! This means you can grab our lastest edition of 'OLIN Does Chinese Cooking', 'The Winter 2007 Edition Of OLIN'S Decadent Cheesecake recipe e-cookbook' with it's 'Valentine e-booklet bonus' as well as the lastest e-booklet on how to plan the right way to have the Disney Vacation of your dreams- All for only $.98 cent each! We are even taking suggestions for other special packages if these aren't just what you are looking for. So clean out under those couch cushions and grab some of these quality new editions for only $.98 cents! Don't forget to tell a friend also! Thanks!_______________________________________________ Theresa Twogood is Executive Director of OLIN e-Publishing Company- http://olin.tk . We are always in need of e-book reviewers as well a

Verdict: 3.5/5Only "exciting" Ride was the Space Mountain, even so, it was mild, compared to those at Ocean Park. However, it is a childhood fantasy to visit Disneyland, land of animation and cartoons. It was a day in immerse into the fantasy land of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, Stitch, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.Spoiler of the day was the arrogant China Man who jumped queue and yet have the cheek to tell the employee of Disneyland off.Lots of Filipinos and Indonesian Chinese around. Another Irksome Scene saw was on the train ride back from Disney. A middle eastern family (very obvious from the dressing of the ladies) were sitting on a row of seats on the train, which is okay. Beside the "wife" were 2 young ladies, seemingly local. At one of the stops the 2 young ladies got off and 2 young man saw the empty seats and sat down, right next to the "wife". The "wife" immediately made a face and got her husband to change the seats with her. My Take is: if it is so "haram" to even s

Location: 千葉県浦安市 Urayasu, Chiba Date: October 18, 2003 Halloween Decorations at Cinderella's Castle Contrary to its name, 東京ディズニーランド Tokyo Disneyland is not in Tokyo. It is actually in 舞浜 Maihama, which is in 千葉県 Chiba prefecture's 浦安市 Urayasu city. But, nonetheless, it retained some Tokyo traits such as small area, lots of people and very long lines. JQC and I waited on line for an hour to get

Verdict: 3.5/5Only "exciting" Ride was the Space Mountain, even so, it was mild, compared to those at Ocean Park. However, it is a childhood fantasy to visit Disneyland, land of animation and cartoons. It was a day in immerse into the fantasy land of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, Stitch, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.Spoiler of the day was the arrogant China Man who jumped queue and yet have the cheek to tell the employee of Disneyland off.Lots of Filipinos and Indonesian Chinese around. Another Irksome Scene saw was on the train ride back from Disney. A middle eastern family (very obvious from the dressing of the ladies) were sitting on a row of seats on the train, which is okay. Beside the "wife" were 2 young ladies, seemingly local. At one of the stops the 2 young ladies got off and 2 young man saw the empty seats and sat down, right next to the "wife". The "wife" immediately made a face and got her husband to change the seats with her. My Take is: if it is so "haram" to even