The happiest place on earth is made possible by Disney luminaries — including people like Lanny Smoot. Smoot works as Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development Imagineer and wears Disney’s highest badge of honor in technical research as a Disney Research Fellow. Lanny Smoot has worked for Walt Disney for over two decades and is the creative mastermind behind the technologies at attractions such as Madame Leota’s floating head seen in the Séance Room at the Haunted Mansion attraction, Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, and the virtual and interactive koi ponds at the Crystal Lotus Restaurant at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, Disney Parks reports. “We’re always trying to give our guests new experiences – things that they have not seen anywhere else in the world. I’m proud to be a part of the research and development organization at Disney because we are constantly adding to our parks, our cruise ships, and more,” Lanny Smoot said, according to Disney Parks. “Some ideas that we...
Snoop Dogg and his money moves show no sign of slowing down as Billboard reports that he may be launching a line of hot dogs. The brand is rumored to be called “Snoop Doggs,” and attorneys of the American rapper applied for the federal trademark registration at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in December. Although the filing does not disclose in detail what products should be expected, fans can be on the lookout for other types of sausages in addition to hot dogs. Billboard reports that the filing was labeled a “so-called intent-to-use application” verifying the brand has yet to be launched. Still, it seems Snoop Dogg has every intention of pushing forward with his business venture. Over a decade ago, the “Drop It Like Its Hot” rapper filed a trademark for “Snoop Scoops” with plans to launch ice cream. The idea never came to light, but clearly, Snoop still aspires to pursue business ventures with food at the center, so we hope to see “Snoop Doggs” soon.