May 23, 2013

The Disneyland Resort has posted operating hours for entertainment, restaurants, food carts and merchandise stores at Downtown Disney. In addition to both California Adventure and Disneyland, Downtown Disney will be open, and some locations will continue operating all night. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks aren’t the only places to have a monstrous time during this Friday’s all-nighter at the Disneyland Resort … the Downtown Disney District is also getting in on the fun with extended hours and more. Check it out Restaurants, Food Carts and Quick Service Locations: Downtown Disney District restaurants will be open until 2 a.m. on Saturday, May 25 (excluding ESPN Zone) Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express will be open until 3 a.m. on Saturday,...

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 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...

May 1, 2013

I recently visited the Walt Disney World Resort (just last week) and I have a ton of newsworthy photos to share with you, so let’s take a look at all of the changes happening around the resort right now: They got a new banner, too bad they only have a few months left… They added some “blood” red carpet in the queue at the Haunted Mansion… sorry, it’s dark in there The backside of the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train appears to closely resemble the rock-work on Under the Sea After a month, it appears the construction of the third bus loop at the Magic Kingdom is still in the early stages I see you Grand Floridian Villas… Over at Animal Kingdom, banners are still up for the 15th anniversary We can already see posts for a...

Apr 30, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios last week and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The Kodak sign is still up, too bad the waterfall isn’t… Just imagine it is there This seating area in Innoventions is now being used as office space as far as we can tell Segway Central hasn’t changed since closing Probably should take this down Monsters University merchandise in Mouse Gear MU iPhone cases Scare Pig plush Art plush Open edition pin Kids shirt Ummmmm…. Graduation Duffy! AHHHHHH! Moving to Studios, there is a Monsters University billboard in the parking lot Kodak letters gone from the Darkroom facade, but are still on the sign FastPass test...

Apr 11, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen has been all-over the Walt Disney World Resort as of late and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: While most of the new parking lot at the Grand Floridian Villas is open, some is still closed to accommodate construction Work continues on the Villas at the Grand Floridian This appears to be the drop-off area Iron Man-O-Rail running Moving to the Magic Kingdom, work continues on the Main Street Bakery The new Dumbo popcorn bucket available on Main Street Purty Work continues on the exterior of the Adventureland Veranda The glass canopy on the other side of the building is still missing Some work happening at the Swiss Family Treehouse while it is open Kodak picture spots are still up around...

Mar 27, 2013

When Star Wars Weekends lands at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 17th, there will be an armada of new, exclusive merchandise for guests to purchase: The title scroll from the films play a big role this year We heard there wouldn’t be many more 9″ Vinylmation, but one of the last will be Jabba the Hutt with a Salacious Crumb 1.5″ junior Some logo merchandise… notice the green customizable name-tag for this year New action figures featuring Disney and Muppets characters playing… well, I guess they are now playing Disney characters… A poster calendar, carbonite Vinylmation, and a annual passholder exclusive black name tag among other items Jumbo pin The Star Wars Weekends logo characters in plush form Salacious Crumb...

Mar 22, 2013

Today we welcome WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty to the team with his very first photo report! Joe visited the Magic Kingdom to catch Splash Mountain now that it has reopened from refurbishment, but he also got some pictures of progress on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train and A Pirate’s Adventure to share with us, so let’s take a look: The scariest opening photo of any report ever… Don’t worry, it’s just a prop for “A Pirate’s Adventure” Make sure to brush your teeth kids Jack’s compass Letter from Sparrow We suspect this bird (similar to the one from World Showcase Adventure) will talk to guests… is it Cotton’s parrot? Something yet to be installed? This large shell just recently...

Mar 21, 2013

Things have been so crazy around here at WDW News Today lately that we’ve had some minor news stories slip through the cracks. In an effort to get you up to speed on some of the stories we haven’t covered on the site lately, here are newsworthy photos from myself and Dirk Wallen taken earlier in March: Some new “flat” snowglobes for sale There are some new hot sandwiches in Liberty Square Most of the arcades at Walt Disney World are replacing their prize counters with one of these An automated prize machine is a pretty cool concept The new purchase with purchase item for sale is an expandable duffle Wriost gift cards are available for the Flower and Garden Festival Work continues on expanding the Boardwalk Bakery The arcade next door...