The Disney Blog Week in Review for July 23-July 27

Posted on July 29, 2007 by Heather Long

Unfortunately, due to many dental issues this month, I haven’t paid as much attention to the Disney blog as I should. In an effort to correct that Michele Cheplic, our fantastic travel blogger is joining the Disney blog to help out and share some great stories she’s found on Disney theme parks, products and more – so be sure to check out her blogs. Monday, July 23 Have You Ever Purchased a Shopping Pass? A shopping pass is a great way to get into the park, pick up a few items and get your cash back for the pass if … Continue reading →

Disney Snuffs Out Smoking

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

In what is being hailed as a groundbreaking move, Walt Disney Studios today made the decision to snuff out smoking from its family flicks. The official announcement came it a letter to U.S. Representative Edward Markey, chairman of the House Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee. Disney Studio execs wrote that they would be “discouraging depictions of cigarette smoking in its films and plan to place an anti-smoking public service announcements on DVDs of any future film that does depict smoking.” Disney bigwigs also added that they would be encouraging theatre owners to run anti-smoking PSAs before Disney movies. The media … Continue reading →