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Jonas Brothers at Disney this Weekend?

If you're a Jonas Brothers fan, you may receive a special treat this weekend. The Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience opens this Friday, February 27, 2009, and the Jonas Brothers will be flying around the country to promote their movie, and to drop in on unsuspecting fans. Well, Orlando Sentinel movie critic Roger Moore speculates that they may just drop in on the AMC Pleasure Island 24 at Downtown Disney this weekend. If you will be in the area this weekend, don't be surprised if you get to see the Jonas Brothers on the big screen and in person. Of course, nobody really knows where they will be visiting, but since they are a Disney property, it would make some sense for them to visit some Disney properties for additional exposure and publicity.

Check out the story at the Theme Park Rangers at the Orlando Sentinel. Or, for the original story, check out Roger Moore's blog post for more information. Not to say that this is a for sure, but it sure seems to make sense? They're one of, if not THE hottest Disney property right now, so a tie in makes complete sense to me.

Are you going to be there this weekend? If so, are you hoping to be surprised by a Jonas Brothers visit?

--- Disney Dean

Dallas Disney Rumors Continue

The Dallas Morning News has a story this morning talking about the persistent rumors of a Disney property in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. For more than 20 years, the rumor has been brought up and debunked. In terms of real-estate, it makes sense - they have both coasts covered, but nothing in the middle. The burgeoning population in that area, along with easy transportation, would seem to fit the bill for a Disney park. With that said, I just love Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and I would really like to see more investment in those parks if they were going to do something big. Another gate at WDW and continued investment in high quality attractions in California (DisneySea, perhaps?) and WDW would make a lot more sense to me. Not to mention -- park revenue is down 4%, and the story notes that investors are much more worried about what Disney wants to do in terms of movies and television than at its parks. I will definitely be doing my part to help out the Disney brand. I own a little stock in Disney, try to visit each year or two, and I write a blog that tells people how AWESOME Disney is :) I'm still waiting for deals to be announced for this fall, or to finally get a PIN code, before we book, though -- and I think we eventually will see great deals announced for this fall/winter.

How about you? Do you think it makes sense to take on another project in the middle of the country, or would you like to see continued investment (as it makes financial sense) at the existing parks.

--- Disney Dean

MGM Name Change

One of the blogs that is checked quite frequently by Disney fanatics is called Jim Hill Media. Jim Hill puts out some elaborate articles detailing possible changes at Disney Parks, complete with attribution and information from Disney insiders. I happen to be fascinated by what might happen in the future with the Disney Parks, and am constantly looking for information on possible new parks, so I'm a huge fan - even if the story doesn't always tell me what I want to hear :)

Anyway, Jim Hill has a provocative story titled "Monday Mouse Watch: Will MGM's upcoming name change really allow the Universal Orlando Resort to nudge Disney out of the spotlight?" Lots of information on possible changes coming to MGM (which will soon be called Disney's Hollywood Studios), as well as the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. For Disney junkies, this is irresistible information, and one which must be savored and enjoyed in it's entirety. There is information on possible new Halloween and Christmas parties at some of the parks, information on the new Harry Potter land at Islands of Adventure.

Well, head on over to Jim Hill Media if you'd like more information!

--- Disney Dean