Mar 28, 2013

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: Attention Iron Man fans! To celebrate the upcoming release of “Iron Man 3,” opening in theaters May 3, an exciting new exhibit is coming to Innoventions at Disneyland park in California – featuring actual set pieces from the film! Beginning April 13, Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries will give Disneyland park guests the chance to see Tony Stark’s Hall of Armor, featuring Iron Man suits Mark I-VII – the same suits featured in “Iron Man 3.” And you will even be able to virtually “suit up,” yourself! Through simulation technology, guests will be able to see what it’s like to operate the latest pieces of the Mark 42 Iron Man armor, even getting the chance to test out its infamous repulsor...

We’ve seen some interesting changes to Disney PhotoPass recently, but the most interesting has to be this booth I came across at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Arcade: I thought at first it was just a photo booth sponsored by PhotoPass, but is is more than that You can scan a PhotoPass card Not only can you print photos from the booth, but you can now access photos and video from the booth using your PhotoPass card Pretty neat, huh? What do you think about Disney PhotoPass...

While celbrating New Year’s Eve at the Magic Kingdom, I decided to take in the first Limited Time Magic offering: the “Bling in the New Year” Dance Party at the Tomorrowland stage. It really wasn’t much different than the usual Club 626 dance party with the exception of some added dancers, different character costumes, and countdown to the new year which happens once an hour. We have a short video of the party to share with...

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen did some park hopping this weekend, so let’s take a look at some newsworthy photos from the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train construction Princess Fairytale Hall Work continues on the upper-level of Village Haus Work continues on the new restrooms coming to the former Skyway site Modifications are taking place at “it’s a small world” related to new guest flow for when stroller parking once again moves next door at the old Skyway site More metal guardrails are being installed on the Tomorrowland bridges Magic Carpets of Aladdin is closed for refurbishment Work continues on the Grand Floridian DVC wing EVEN THE WALLS HAVE WALLS! Moving to Epcot, work...

Tim Alcoser was at the Disneyland Resort a few days ago and got some pictures of some newsworthy items around Disneyland Park. Welcome to Disneyland City Hall is all wrapped up for refurbishment.  So is the firehouse  Holiday decorations are up for filming  Indiana Jones is closed through December 7th Now for a peak in the Pirate’s League  I think it is a nice use of the space  Haunted Mansion is closed through the 13th for holiday install Looks like all the exterior decorations are up on the mansion  Neat picture  Casey Jr. and Storybook Land are closed for refurbishment and to install new “safety features.”  Monstro is getting a much needed new coat of paint  The princess meet and greet in the Small World...

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen was all over the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend, visiting Downtown Disney, the Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He took some great photos on his trip and has them to share with us in this photo report: Looks like the Earful Tower is being painted or repaired At the Magic Kingdom the Bakery has been out from behind tarps for a while now The old Swan Boat dock is getting refurbished at the moment Work continues on Princess Fairytale Hall The Castle Walls are approaching completion We still can’t go on the second level of Village Haus to take photos… More grass being placed on the facade of Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid The structure for the new Fantasyland restrooms is coming...

WDWNT Reporter Jeff Lukas visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and has some great newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Welcome We’re still letting the memories begin… Work continues on the Main Street Bakery facade Tangled characters meeting in Town Square until a new home in Fantasyland is ready Pillow pets everywhere! Still funny Something for the ladies That’s… different… The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is looking great following the refurbishment Everything looks brand new inside The Tangled meet and greet is being turned into the home for Merida from Brave More steel rises for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster What appears to be a large weathervane appeared on the roof of Maurice’s Cottage,...

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom on Monday to do some homework (if only we were so lucky) and he managed to take plenty of newsworthy photos to share with us in the process: Let’s grab a times guide  The parade route is back to normal Work continues on the bakery and center street facades The bakery is open Plaza Ice Cream still closed Work continues on the supports in Tomorrowland   This side of the Dumbo queue is finally being painted   Scaffolding coming down on the circus tent queue area   The other Dumbo centrifuge is in place   They are working everyday to get the attraction up and running as soon as possible     Beast’s Castle     The Mermaid rock-work is being extended to hide the show building from view in...

While taken a few days ago, WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited the Magic Kingdom on Monday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us: Oops… The Cosmic Ray’s menu boards weren’t working Prince Eric’s Castle is coming along nicely at Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid The path to Storybook Circus Work on the Dumbo queue continues Beast’s Castle The lift hill for The Barnstormer looks great, complete with Goofy’s outline For the first time since work began, the site actually looks pretty clean Some Imagineer and construction workers under a tent near “Dumbo Ditch” Paint going on the silver portion of the Dumbo tent Too far away to see what they are up to… If you look...

WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: Work continues on the Grand Floridian DVC wing A banner has been hung for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom It fits Main Street pretty well yet still sets the scene This area in Fantasyland finally looks complete It’s well lit at night I know we showed this already this week, but here’s the screen menu boards at Cosmic Ray’s Walls up inside the restaurant The new Tomorrowland cart at night… we love this thing… Take a close look for a Walt reference… “Marty Called Wants Changes” WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CASTLE? CALL 911! Oh, it’s just Dream Along with Mickey at...