Here's just some of the new stuff forthcoming on Disney Dispatch...
Next week:
- Rolly Crump tells of his visit to a psychic who foretold his Small World future.
- Larry Pontius recounts how, in 1974, he convinced the tightfists at Disney World to give him the budget for what became a highly successful marketing campaign.
- Didier Ghez, editor of the Walt's People series of books, Disney historian, and former Senior Manager for the Walt Disney Internet Group, kicks off his new weekly column.
- Fresh developments in Wally's stalker drama, with Disney P.I. Debra Peterson joining Wally at City Hall to discuss the case.
- Every Disney picture tells a Disney story... don't it? Catch the next set of perfect park pics in the second arc of Park Perfect.
- New Castle Chats with Disenchanted playwright Dennis Giacino, former Imagineer Mark Hickson, and Executive Chef Chris Windus of Todd English's bluezoo at the Dolphin.
Later this month:
- Steve Barrett may not have invented Hidden Mickeys, but his 'Field Guides' made them famous. July 27 kicks off 'Steve Barrett Week' on Disney Dispatch, with reviews of Steve's latest books, Hidden Mickey contests, and a long interview with Steve himself.
- Dennis Giacino, award-winning playwright of Disenchanted, collaborates with Bob McLain, non-award-winning non-playwright, on a recurring feature called Beauty and the Bitches. The Disney Princesses have never been so charming... or so bitchy!
- More Castle Chat, featuring former Disney television and film producer, director, and writer Bob Garner; former Disney Concept and Show Designer Hani El-Masri; and Disney author Timothy Susanin.
Next month:
- Casting is nearly complete for the Seven Disney Divas, a new daily column starring seven lovely ladies who emote Disney, as befits divas, and who share their walty wisdom in exchange for adoration, as befits divas...
- Another Disney Legend (our fourth!) debuts as a regular weekly columnist! It's... You didn't think I'd spoil the surprise, did you?
- Dining reviews like you wouldn't believe in the revamped (and retitled) Mouse in a Morsel.