May 16, 2013

On Saturday and Tuesday I visited the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (respectively) and took some newsworthy photos to share with you, so let’s take a look: The canopy is missing from the Haunted Mansion Should be back soon work progresses on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train in Fantasyland The steak sandwich is gone from the Be Our Guest lunch menu, replaced with a prime chuck roast beef sandwich For some reason, a Disney Visa card kiosk has been built near the Haunted Mansion Signage for A Pirate’s Adventure has been uncovered Pins are once again gone from Uptown Jewelers, replaced with ladies’ accessories Moving over to Hollywood Studios, the Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket from Cars Land is being used at Backlot...

May 15, 2013

With the closure of Camp Minnie-Mickey eminent, we were promised a new home for Mickey and Minnie somewhere in Animal Kingdom a few months ago. The location turned out to be the former Beastly Bazaar shop that reopened today after some delay as Adventurers Outpost, supposedly Mickey and Minnie’s exploration headquarters. Take a look: The entrance A temporary sign in place until the entire experience is complete The interior queue There are many pictures of Mickey and Minnie out on adventurers through the queue This is one fo the two holding rooms. There are two rooms where guests can meet Mickey and Minnie, however the second room was not ready for guests today The actual meet and greet has Mickey and Minnie in front of a large map with some...

May 14, 2013

Animal Kingdom Opening Day Remembered by Ron D’Anna For the Disney Parks fans, there can be no greater event than the opening of a new theme park.  The last time this rare event occurred at Walt Disney World was April 22, 1998. I was there–a senior in high school skipping class to attend. Earth Day was an apt choice to birth a new park based on conservation and the natural world. Disney’s Animal Kingdom officially debuted that Wednesday at 7 AM. Animal Kingdom had already been in soft openings for weeks for Cast Members and annual pass holders, but the official opening still felt like something special. Arriving to the plaza in front of the turnstiles a little before 6AM, I was already so far behind in the sea of people I could not see any of the actual...

May 14, 2013

It isn’t everyday you see Mowgli from the Jungle Book appear at a Disney theme park… From what we understand, you shouldn’t expect to see Mowgli doing regular meet and greets anytime soon, even as part of Limited Time Magic. While it isn’t anything permanent, it sure was nice to see a rare character appear in the...

May 13, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom this weekend and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Work continues on the Villas at the Grand Floridian Windows are being installed now It’s starting to look like part of the Grand Floridian A look from across the Seven Seas Lagoon Work continues on the third bus loop at the Magic Kingdom Not much to see yet Getting to the Magic Kingdom, tarps are still up on Main Street Apparel next to Casey’s Corner Starbucks opens in the Main Street Bakery next month Sleepy Hollow Refreshments is still behind tarps In a strange tuern of events, a Disney Visa card kiosk has opened at the old Keelboat dock This space had been used for Haunted...

May 12, 2013

Yesterday morning at the Magic Kingdom, Merida from Disney-PIXAR’s Brave was officially made a Disney Princess during a special ceremony. Celebrities and dignitaries were on hand, but most importantly, so were all of the Disney Princesses. Joe Hogarty took plenty of photos to share with us of the...

May 12, 2013

Hey everyone, John Corigliano here and I’ll be bringing you the videos that have been uploaded between May 5-11th. We’ve got video from recent event at Walt Disney World and some videos from many years ago, so let’s go on this journey. First up, Star Wars “Symphony in the Stars Fireworks” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fountain of Nations – The Rescuers Down Under at Epcot (2006) Limited Time Magic – The Three Caballeros Return AP Preview of Nemo’s Undersea Adventure at Epcot (2006) Entrance to The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot (2006) Refurbishing The Living Seas at Epcot (2006) Disney Dreams Come True Decorations at the Magic Kingdom (2006) Disney Dreams Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom (2006) 4th...

May 9, 2013

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween will be held September 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 & 29; October 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31; and November 1. Passholder and Vaction Club member discounts for the Halloween Party are as follows: September: 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 29, October: 3, 6, 10, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24. For the first time ever, there are different prices for passholders & DVC members depending on which discounted party they go to: Most Dates in September – $56.00 + tax (Ages 10+), $51.00 + tax (Ages 3 – 9) September 29, October: $58.00 + tax (Ages 10+), $53.00 + tax (Ages 3 – 9) Meanwhile, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will take place November 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22; and December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10,...

May 9, 2013

I made a visit to Epcot during the day on Wednesday and found a few newsworthy items around the park, so let’s take a look at what’s new: The store at the exit of Test Track now has a name: The After Market Shop I haven’t seen fish like this in a long time at the Seas with Nemo and Friends… it was because it was feeding time They are growing a Mickey made of hops on Living with the Land We think it might be for the Food & Wine Festival in the fall The loading area was modified at Journey Into Imagination this week The loading area was pushed way back from the loading platform The Norway waterfall is behind walls again New, larger restrooms are being constructed at the American Adventure, near where the festival booths are set up...

May 7, 2013

While visiting Epcot on Monday to see the Three Caballeros, I managed to take pictures of a few other newsworthy items around the park, so lets take a look: The “toothpick holder” set was updated with a retro Figment shot glass now included Some new shirts out in Mouse Gear Work continues on turning FountainView into a Starbucks location Work is just getting started on Spice Road Table in the Morocco pavilion The latest Good Luck/Bad Luck pin has Yoda, which is interesting because the set until now has consisted of classic Disney characters A new retro Journey Into Imagination keychain came out...