Today, D23 announced 3 new member events, 2 of which are taking place in California. The first event is D23′s Candlelight Spectacular at Disneyland: For more than 50 years, Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony has heralded in the Christmas season at “The Merriest Place on Earth.” This year, Candlelight serves as the centerpiece of D23′s first holiday season celebration during a magical day of festivities created exclusively for our members and their guests. The day begins at 10 a.m. when guests can begin checking in. Theme park admission is included so you can enjoy all the holiday splendor and merriment of Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure at your own pace. You’ll enjoy reserved seating at...

Our second photo report from the WDWNT Staff trip to the Disneyland Resort comes to us from the wonderful Myrna Litt: The new Green Army Men show at Disney’s California Adventure, that was formed from the old Trash Can Trio in Tomorrowland California Screamin’ was being evacuated on the way to the Mickey’s Fun Wheel meet, part of WDWNT Fan Meet #5 Matt fits! The Saturday WDWNT Fan Meets concluded with a group showing of Disney’s Electrical Parade We all made Eliott disappear by shouting out “Brazzle Dazzle” Before our meets on Sunday, some of the group went to the Blue Bayou for lunch At the end of the day on Sunday, we all enjoyed a showing of Magical Thanks for the report...

I have returned from a near record setting 8 days at the wonderful Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. This trip was mainly to spend time with members of the WDWNT staff, which for some was their first visit, and for others was their 100th visit! Let’s get into the first photo report of what will be many from this past week: On our first day, we enjoyed a meal at the recently opened Celebration Roundup and Barbecue. Left to right here you can see Matt Paul, Tom Corless, Chris Lastrapes, and Jose Castillo Space Mountain was a favorite among everyone The White Rabbit statue outside the restrooms near Alice in Wonderland finally has its clock-face back The freaky looking Mickey Monsters plush have started hitting store shelves through-out the Disneyland...

Our very own Myrna Litt attended the D23 member-only preview of the upcoming Disney film “Ponyo” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. She shares some “Ponyo” related photos as well as general happenings at the El Capitan: “Ponyo” is a Japanese film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film will be released with an English dub nation-wide on August 14th, 2009 D23 announced and made tickets available for this event on July 17th, 2009. Only 50 member spots were available Celebrities at the event included John Lasseter, Hayao Miyazaki, the Jonas Brothers, and as seen above, Cloris Leachman The Soda Fountain and Studio Store’s popular Mickey awards Some Disney-fied Hollywood merchandise The main movie being...

Our very own Myrna Litt paid a quick visit to the El Captain Theatre in Hollywood on Monday and shares with us a few photos: “G-Force” will be the next movie to be featured at the El Capitan Theatre beginning July 24th Some new merchandise inside the Soda Fountain and Studio Store A new Reyn Spooner “Ratatouille” shirt A not-so-real Jack Sparrow outside the El Capitan Just if you thought Jack looked bad… Thanks for the short but sweet report...

Along with Chuck Canzoneri, the lovely Myrna Litt also attended Thursday “Up All Night” D23 member screening of Disney-Pixar’s “Up” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Let’s take a look at some of her photos: Advertising card for the general showing of “Up” through July 23rd Myrna’s ticket The beautiful digital marque Lots of people lining up for the event The “Up” window display at the Soda Fountain & Studio Store Lots of people inside Carl Frederiksen Dug the Dog “Up” merchandise inside the Studio Store The traditional sundae themed to “Up” on sale at the Soda Fountain The show begins as always with the sounds of the Wurlitzer Theatre organ Sitting...

Our very own Chuck Canzoneri attended the first official D23 member event, “Up All Night”, last night at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. He brings us plenty of photos and a couple of videos from the event: The digital marquee Yesterday was also the premiere of a new stage show, “Lighten Up” A video of the marque The crowds were thick on both ends of the ticket booth The window display in front of the Soda Fountain & Studio Store “Up” merchandise inside the Studio Store The queue ran down the side of the building and then back up towards the theatre Filming of the event was taking place About a dozen special volunteers wearing D23 gear were on hand Our first guest speaker was Steven Clark, the president of...

After Disneynature’s Earth has finished it’s run at the El Capitan Theatre, the next movie to be featured will be Disney·Pixar’s Up. A couple of days ago I received an ad in the mail showing off what bonuses you can get if you see Up at the El Capitan (you can click both images for bigger...

D23 members can be the first to see the new Disney·Pixar movie “Up” at a special screening at the El Capitan Theatre on Thursday May 28th, 2009 at 12:01am, a day before the domestic release of the movie. I’m sure our very own Myrna Litt will be attending this showing, so stay tuned for coverage.

Myrna made a trip today to the El Capitan Theatre to see what’s going on over in Hollywoodland: Hannah Montana: The Movie comes out April 10th. Myrna’s reason to visit as always was for the Soda Fountain & Studio Store. The shop wasn’t busy at all today. Myrna’s pin trader sundae. Hannah Montana merchandise. Relatively new pins exclusive to the Soda Fountain & Studio Store. The main reason Myrna went to the store was for these pins. They are actually different from one and other. Can you tell the difference? Thanks for the report...