Dirk Wallen’s 5/13-5/20/13 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen has been all over the Walt Disney World theme parks over the last week and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: We begin at Downtown Disney To Pleasure Island while it is still a thing… While nothing is going on at Adventurer’s Club… Walls are already up for Disney Springs at the former Comedy Warehouse The walls from inside Pleasure Island Work happening at the Sassagoula boat dock on Pleasure Island It’s closed, so you have to get off at...
read moreVIDEO: A “Galaxy” of Excitement & Surprises in Hyperspace Hoopla 2013
As always, the highlight of Star Wars Weekends this year was the Hyperspace Hoopla show at the end of the day, featuring the always popular “Dance Off With the Star Wars Stars”. The show this year was excellent in my opinion and the surprise ending was one of the cooler moments in the history of the show. Take a look for yourself: So, what do you think of this year’s Hyperspace...
read more‘Eye-mazing’ Merchandise for Monstrous Summer All-Night Party on May 24, 2013
I can’t wait for the upcoming all-night party that will kick off a Monstrous Summer at Disney Parks on May 24, 2013. I had a blast at last year’s 24-hour party with my fiancée, so I imagine this one will be even more “eye-mazing!” As part of Limited Time Magic, Disney Theme Park Merchandise has created some commemorative items featuring Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, stars of Disney•Pixar’s upcoming film “Monsters University.” Here are some things you can expect starting May 24. We will have a new logo shirt...
read moreSpecial Eats Part of Monstrous All-Nighter Fun at Disney Parks
Unique food, treats and snacks are being added to many locations around the Disneyland Resort for the Monstrous all-nighter event and Disney is sharing a few of these items to whet our appetite. Of course the Disney chefs had to get in on the Memorial Day weekend fun to kick off a Monstrous Summer atDisneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Kingdom Park, Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24, to 6 a.m. May 25, – which gives us 24 hours to nosh our way through the...
read more24 Hours of Fun and Entertainment in Three Disney Parks
Disney has given us a sneak peek into the entertainment schedule for the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland and California Adventure for the special 24 hour event on May 24th, 2013. We’re just one week away from our next Limited Time Magic event, the huge Disney ParksMonstrous Summer All-Nighter on May 24! Pam Brandon and Steven Miller will be along later to share details about some of the great food and merchandise you can expect to find, but first I’d like to tell you more about the special entertainment we have in store. Everything...
read moreTom Corless’ 5/11-14/13 WDW Photo Report
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...
read morePHOTOS & VIDEO: Mickey & Minnie Move Into Adventurers Outpost at Animal Kingdom
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...
read moreWDWNT: The Magazine – Animal Kingdom Opening Day Remembered
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...
read moreVIDEO: Mowgli Makes Rare Appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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...
read moreDirk Wallen’s 5/10-11/13 WDW Photo Report
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...
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