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 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 5, 2013

Yesterday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Limited Time Magic brought a Star Wars Day to Walt Disney World in honor of May 4th’s recognition as “May the 4th Be With You”. We have a ton of photos from thge festivities yesterday to share with you in a slideshow (photos taken by Joe Hogarty & Tom Corless): We also have video of the complete Symphony in the Stars fireworks show from last night for you to...

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 15, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty also visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Thursday and has some newsworthy photos from around the park to share with us: The exterior refurbishment at Rock ‘N’ Rollercoaster is completed The guitar now has a shiny finish Looks nice Did you know Superman’s cape is in the AFI exhibit? Near PIXAR Place, one billboard now advertises The Lone Ranger The other is a cute billboard for Monsters University Since the parades in the park are gone, characters are staying out later by the Sorcerer’s Hat While Britto isn’t a new item, the Art of Disney stores are now carrying a lot more of them I think they are really...

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 31, 2013

Over the last few weeks, the Disney Junior: Live on Stage show at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure was updated to include characters and sequences from Sophia the First and Doc McStuffins. We have video of the added sequences to share with you...

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 2, 2013

While the new Walt Disney World maps may not be available to guests until tomorrow, we managed to get our hands on them a few days early and decided to share a look at these new maps with you today (Click each to see larger image): Magic Kingdom Epcot Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Downtown Disney Water Parks ESPN Wide World of...

Feb 25, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen takes us to all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks this time around, stopping to check progress on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train, the Tangled restroom area, the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, the Big Thunder Mountain interactive queue, and more! Let’s take a look: RFID entrance installation continues at the Studios The large electronic scrolling sign at Sounds Dangerous is now gone, looks like we can finally officially say the attraction is dead The new Disney JuniorL Live on Stage debuted a few weeks ago Doc McStuffins was added to the show As was Sophia the First Whoops… It was up there for some of the show… The Epcot 30th reveal/conceal pin set came out recently New Spring pins 85th...