The Fate Of John Lasseter May Depends On What Happens On Thursday

Disney Animation unit has scheduled a "Day of Listening" tomorrow, Feb. 1, 2018, to discuss, among other things, the issue of John Lasseter and if he will be welcomed back.

The gathering, which Disney veterans say is unprecedented for the Burbank-based animation unit, comes as sources with ties to both Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios speculate that John Lasseter, who oversees both companies but has been on leave since November, will not return from what was characterized by Disney as a six-month "sabbatical." At the time, Lasseter, 61, acknowledged "painful" conversations and unspecified "missteps" in a memo to staff.

The loss of Lasseter will definitely be a major blow and a major transition for both Disney Animation and Pixar.

I wonder if they have removed, or will remove, all those bottles of wines from the two Remy restaurants on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy ships.

Zz.

ESPN Wide World of Sports

How many big Disney fans have ever visited the ESPN Wide World of Sports at WDW? I have, but only a couple of times, and for both times, it had nothing to do with sports (both were related to pins).

So while I know about the facility, I don't know much about it since I don't have much of a reason to go there when I'm on vacation at WDW. Still, for those who are curious on why Disney would have such a facility, this article will enlighten you on why it is such an important part of Walt Disney World. I, for one, didn't know that the Cheerleading thing is that big and how the World of Sports is the major venue for the event.

No wonder I kept bumping into cheerleading squads every now and then when I'm going to WDW.

Zz.

Inside The Flavor Lab

I don't get to read much about the Disney's Flavor Lab at WDW. So it was quite informative to read this article on what it is and what it does.

Flavor Lab is a 7,500-square-foot complex tucked away in the backstage parts of Disney's Florida property, off limits to the countless tourists who will eat the dishes dreamed up within its walls. In this building, the company’s chefs and Imagineers have access to a one-stop workshop to build immersive dining experiences, create detailed mythologies that lend story to restaurant locations and menu items, try out new technologies, make sure ideas are practical on a Disney-size scale, and test everything down to the individual appetizer. The goal: Create restaurants where a meal is as much a part of a theme park vacation as a ride on the Haunted Mansion.

Hey, when will get a backstage tour of this place? :)

Zz.

Le Creuset Disney Collection

Oh, as if I need another reason to spend money!

I just found this (thanks, Chuck!) Le Creuset Disney collection. Le Creuset is never cheap (I have several dutch ovens and a few other ceramic items). Pair it with Disney, and it becomes downright expensive.

But hey, those ramekinds are awfully tempting!

Zz.

Happy Holidays From Living With The Land

These are photos that I managed to snap of the holiday decorations inside the greenhouse during the boat ride on Living With The Land at Epcot. This was taken this past December, 2017.

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