Nissan Teams Up With Disney For ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Last year Nissan said that it was impressed with the triumph of its Rogue One: A Star Wars Story partnership with Lucasfilm and owner Disney. It seems as if the Japanese automaker is really taking that success to heart, because not only did Nissan partner again with Star Wars for The Last Jedi, but it […]
Disney Surprises People with a Real-Life “Zootopia” DMV Run by Sloths
We all remember the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) scene in Disney‘s Zootopia, poking fun at how slow the process can be at the DMV. In the film, all of the DMV attendants are sloths, moving (and talking) in slow-motion – especially annoying for a rabbit like Judy Hopps. The scene turned out to be […]
Lightning McQueen and Friends Celebrate “Haul-O-Ween” at Disneyland Resort
From September 15 to October 31, Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure will receive a spooky and spirited makeover
Halloween may still be a month and a half away. However, a certain set of four-wheeled friends at the Disneyland Resort are already getting into the spooky spirit. Starting today through Halloween, the Cars Land area at Disney’s California Adventure theme park is celebrating Haul-O-Ween. The Stars of Cars: Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, and Lea DeLaria […]
GM CEO Mary Barra Joins the Walt Disney Company’s Board of Directors
When it comes to the automotive industry, few companies can match the influence that General Motors possesses. In a similar vein, the Walt Disney Company is one of the most powerful organizations in the realm of entertainment. GM CEO Mary Barra will now play a large role in both of these companies, as she has just […]
Disney is Bringing the Tron Lightcycle Power Run Coaster to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
When the Shanghai Disneyland Park opened in June of last year, one of the most highly-discussed and popular attractions at the theme park was the Tron Lightcycle Power Run. This bike-based launch coaster was different from any other ride that Disney had implemented into any of its parks. The novelty of the ride unsurprisingly made many domestic […]
Disney Adding Custom Ride-Share Fleet and Gondola Network to Walt Disney World Resort
Traverse the most magical place on Earth by utilizing a fleet of Minnie Mouse-themed vehicles and a network of gondolas
At the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, there are plenty of ways to get around. You can climb aboard a bus, board a ferry, or take a ride on the monorail (¡Por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas!). Even with all of these options to choose from, Disney World is constantly adding new means […]
Honda Unveils Custom “Minnie Van” at Disney’s D23 Expo
Honda and Disney have teamed up to create a custom Odyssey based upon the always-iconic Minnie Mouse
Plenty of automakers have a minivan in their model lineup. But how many can claim to have a “Minnie” van? Honda now can. After all, the Japanese automaker unveiled its Disney-themed “Minnie Van” at the D23 Expo. A Choice the Whole Family Will Enjoy: Honda Odyssey Updates More Family-Friendly Than Ever This one-of-a-kind Honda Odyssey is […]
If You Thought the Disney-Pixar “Cars” Universe Couldn’t Get Any Darker, You Haven’t Considered the Possibility of Car Hitler
Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of Disney-Pixar’s Cars brand, had a rather unsettling pet theory about the nature of the animated film franchise’s universe. “If you think about this, we have autonomous car technology coming in right now,” Ward said in an interview. “It’s getting to the point where […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Disney CEO Robert Iger Quit the White House Business Advisory Council
Leading up to President Donald Trump’s decision on whether to remain as a part of the Paris climate accord or not, Tesla CEO Elon Musk declared that he would leave the White House business advisory council if the President did decide to withdraw. As President Trump announced his intention to have the United States withdraw […]
NASCAR Driver Jeff Gordon Gets the Disney Treatment on “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”
Jeff Gordon lends his voice to the latest Disney Channel series, along with fellow NASCAR racers Jimmie Johnson and Danica Patrick
You might expect to see NASCAR stars like Jeff Gordon racing across your television screen on channels like FOX Sports or ESPN, while you might not expect to see them on the Disney Channel. Nevertheless, that is precisely where Gordon is heading to in a rather unexpected role. Jeff Gordon is set to voice a character on […]
“TRON Realm, Chevrolet Digital Challenge” Attraction Opens in Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland is now offering visitors a TRON-influenced glimpse at the future of transportation, presented in part by GM. The park’s newly opened “TRON Realm, Chevrolet Digital Challenge” attraction represents a collaboration between Shanghai Disney Resort and its alliance participant, SAIC-General Motors. Located in Tomorrowland, the new, Chevy-sponsored TRON Realm is easily accessible from TRON […]
Chevy Sponsors Tron Ride, Provides Parade Vehicle for Shanghai Disney Resort
The long-awaited Shanghai Disney Resort opened last month to excited crowds from the world over. Chevrolet is the official vehicle of the most magical new resort on earth, and it is also the presenting sponsor of Tomorrowland’s TRON Lightcycle Power Run. According to ShanghaiDisneyResort.com, the TRON Lightcycle Power Run is “the ultimate competition,” pitting teams […]
Honda New Sponsor of Classic Disneyland Resort Autopia Attraction
Honda has announced that it will be the new sponsor of the Disneyland Resort attraction Autopia, a classic ride that allows visitors to steer specially designed bumper cars around an enclosed track. Honda also committed to continue its multiyear strategic alliance with Disneyland Resort. Autopia—a portmanteau of the words “automobile” and “utopia”—has been a part […]
Take a Spin on Disney California’s New ‘Cars’ Ride: Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
One of the elements of Disney Parks that make then so memorable–whether in Florida, California, or abroad–is not just the dressed up characters but the uniquely-inspired rides. That’s where the magic comes alive and becomes truly immersive. A new ride opens March 7th in Cars Land, part of Disney California Adventure in Anaheim. Guests can ride in two-passenger, […]
A Robot Car from Disney Can Climb Walls
Disney is responsible for many unbelievable creations, such as brooms that can march and carry pails of water, a multitude of talking animals, and a snowman who not only sings but loves summer. Their latest creation, a car that can drive on walls, sounds equally unbelievable until you realize that it’s backed up by actual […]
How to Get Your Hands on Classic Disneyland Cars This November
Upcoming auction to feature timeless Disneyland vehicles
Chances are that you know someone who collects Disney memorabilia, or perhaps you yourself collect it! The accumulation of Disneyana has become an obsession for many looking to preserve their childhood and the legacy of the beloved production studio. For those looking to take their collection from simple knickknacks to truly rare items, a California-based […]
Disney’s “Freewayphobia” & “Motor Mania” Featuring Goofy Still as Relevant Today as 50 Years Ago
Driving instructional videos continue to be entertaining and insightful with every passing year
Driver’s education classes are a necessary evil. While they have proven to lower the number of accidents and tickets teens are involved in or receive, these classes are undeniably boring. However, your driver’s ed class may have featured an unexpected treat: educational Disney cartoons featuring Goofy. Even half a century later, these animated shorts from Walt […]
Hilariously Bad Chinese Cartoon Rips Off Disney’s Cars
Blatant imitation of Disney/Pixar franchise results in Chinese director hurling insults
Disney might not be the most original production company out there, but at least it attempts to hide its mimicry. You know, like turning Michael J. Fox’s Doc Hollywood into a story about a red racecar who finds himself after getting lost in an amiable Podunk town–instead of a young hotshot surgeon. Nothing at all […]