WDWNT: The Magazine – 2013 Disney Dining Plan: Finding the Value
2013 Disney Dining Plan: Finding the Value by Ron D’Anna There appears to be little about Walt Disney World that is as rationally and hotly debated as the Disney Dining Plan (“DDP”). Convenience, value, amount of food, access to reservations, and the food quality are all aspects that are questioned constantly on innumerable podcasts, blogs, FAQs, and forums. While many of these topics are unquantifiable, one is easy to test: value. Are you getting your moneys worth on the Dining Plan? A quick answer is impossible to come by. I’ve...
read morePHOTOS: Main Street Bakery Serving Starbucks Holds Limited Soft-Opening
Earlier today, the Main Street Bakery held a limited soft-opening as they prepare to open with Starbucks items to serve guests on Tuesday. We were lucky enough to be a part of that test today and I managed to take some photos of the largely remodeled Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom for you to enjoy: There are Starbucks bags in the window They were using vouchers to manage guests and what they could order A look at the breakfast menu The Starbucks drink menu A look around inside They still sell plenty of pastries There are...
read moreThe Lone Ranger Movie Preview Now Being Offered at Hollywood Studios
Starting this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the former ABC Sound Studio that was home to Sounds Dangerous was converted into a theater featuring a preview of Disney’s upcoming film, The Lone Ranger. The preview opens at 10am daily and is open to all guests Just for attending, guests get a free Lone Ranger button The theater has added a larger screen and an HD projector for the preview The preview is 12 minutes long and is exclusive to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star of the film Armie Hammer even recorded an...
read moreA Week’s Worth of Special Fireworks to Mark July 4th, 2013 at WDW
Disney Parks guests can get their red, white and blue on for an entire week during a special tribute to the stars and stripes with Independence Week July 1-7, 2013 — all part of Limited Time Magic at Walt Disney World Resort. It’s a seven-day patriotic extravaganza as Disney Parks honor America with a Fourth of July celebration like never before. At Magic Kingdom, a 15-minute 360-degree fireworks spectacular rockets into the air every night with ”Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” Guests can enjoy a...
read moreDirk Wallen’s 6/10/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom on Monday and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share with us, so lets take a look: Work is still in the early stages for the third bus loop at the Magic Kingdom A look at the Villas at the Grand Floridian from across the lagoon An up-close look The Main Street Bakery should re-open as a Starbucks location any day now ]The former Hall of Champions is still behind tarps The unexplained tarps are still up on the facade of the Adventureland Veranda Some work taking place on the second...
read moreVIDEO: Summer Edition of the Main Street Trolley Show Debuts
In the last year, we have seen the debut of an autumn and spring edition of the popular Main Street Trolley show at the Magic Kingdom. Well, just last week a new summer edition of the show was unveiled and we have video of it to share with you: So, what do you think of the summer version of the Main Street Trolley...
read moreDirk Wallen’s 6/1/13 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Still no permanent sign installed at the Explorers Outpost Surprisingly, there is still work happening down at the Tree of Life nets Small walls still up Looks like they are installing some railings Work continues on the new theater for Festival of the Lion King in Africa They are still working on the queue modifications at Finding Nemo: The Musical New signage up at the Main...
read moreHands-On Preview of Disney Infinity Coming to Car Masters Weekend, June 15th-16th
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Car Masters Weekend, now in its third year, is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day as Downtown Disney West Side hosts a classic car show with a modern twist June 15-16, 2013. Featuring all things “Cars,” the event also showcases meet and greets with Disney•Pixar “Cars” and “Cars 2″ characters, a sock hop at Splitsville, select discounts on food and shopping, and more exciting entertainment for the whole family. In a race for ‘Best in Show’ at Sunday’s awards ceremony, car enthusiasts from...
read morePHOTOS: Inside Model Rooms of “The Villas at the Grand Floridian”
Earlier today, I was lucky enough to get a tour of the model villas for “The Villas at the Grand Floridian” which will be opening in October. Here are photos I took of the deluxe studio and one-bedroom villa model rooms: The hallway Artwork in the hallway First we will look at the studio I’m not surprised to see Mary Poppins in the room, but The Happiest Millionaire? A really cool obscure reference! The pull-out bed has Dumbo artwork behind it The kitchen The bathroom Yes, there is a TV in the mirror… Now...
read morePHOTOS & VIDEO: Epcot Character Spot Re-Opens After Several Months
Back in the fall of 2012, Epcot Character Spot closed for a lengthy refurbishment, but we were never given a date when it would reopen. At one point, the re-opening was set for March, but March came and went and the original location remained closed. Finally, the original Epcot Character Spot location re-opened this week with some major changes: The entrance has moved to where the exit was previously The queue is now in the former exit hallway where some strange blue flowers have been added Mickey, Pluto, and Minnie were greeting guests...
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