Ten worst Spider-Man merchandise tie-ins
From 10zenmonkeys.com:
Sony Pictures needs to earn $250 million just to break even on Spiderman 3 — so they’ve already licensed the costumed superhero’s image for hundreds of products. Some are funny, some are strange, and some are stupid. We’ll let you figure out which are which.
When Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, he learned that with great power comes great responsibility.
But I don’t think he ever expected…toothbrushes.
Check the link for all of the items. I’m sure there are more than ten out there. (My son has the toothbrush.)
TweetNew ticket pricing for Hoop-Dee-Doo not working so well
From orlandosentinel.com:
TweetFrom the realm of unforeseen consequences: Walt Disney World recently attempted to raise revenue from its long-running Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show with tiered ticket prices. It dumped a one-price-fits-all system and began charging more for seats at tables near the stage. Guess what? Cost-conscious patrons are snatching the cheaper seats first, leaving tables next to the stage empty on occasion. That plays havoc with performances, which rely on give-and-take with the audience. A Disney spokeswoman said the company is looking into the problem.
Oral B Triumph Toothbrush
From yahoo.net:
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(Note from Mark: One of the big problems with electronic toothbrushes have always been the buildup of debris on the charging bases. Oral B has a clever design on this new toothbrush, which allows you to remove the small charger from inside the base and then the entire base unit can be put in the dishwasher. Really a smart, smart product.)
Clinically Proven, Dentist Preferred, Removes plaque with 40,000 in-and-out pulsating movements per minute, while the side-to-side oscillations whisk it away. Prevents build-up of stains and whitens teeth; helps prevent gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss
Enviroport and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
From go.com:
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In addition, Imagineers developed a new technology for use in their designs of the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Since chlorinated water causes the colors of paints to fade quickly, Imagineers were challenged to find a product that produces brilliant colors while complying with environmental standards. As a result, Imagineers invented their own method of painting scenery with recycled glass. More specifically, recycled glass bottles were broken down and recomposed into glass pieces, which were then crushed and applied onto the surface of the submarine tank using a zero-percent volatile organic compound epoxy. To date, Imagineers have created 45 custom colors and used nearly 30 tons of recycled glass in the design of the lagoon.
Disney Environmentality – Enviroport 2006
From go.com:
Tweet# Disney business units donated and recycled more than 63,000 tons of materials in 2005, resulting in an estimated 40 percent waste diversion from landfills and nearly $1.7 million in avoided disposal costs.
# Disneyland Resort Paris increased cardboard recycling totals by 32 percent last year as a result of efforts to enhance communications and to add collection points throughout the Resort.
# An adult bull elephant produces approximately 350 pounds of “poop†during each 24-hour period. In 2005, Disney’s Animal Kingdom composted more than 2,600 tons of animal waste.
# The Walt Disney Company as a whole has recycled more than 850,000 tons of materials since 1991.
