Models, Concept, & Interviews of Beauty
Anthony Yacullo
Laughing Place attended the media event in the Disneyland Opera House announcing the return of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough. Be sure to check out their latest LP Lotion for interviews with Tony Baxter & his fellow Imagineers, as well as pictures of models & concept art from the new & old version of this …
New Bread ODV Cart in DCA
Anthony Yacullo
There is now a new ODV cart selling Boudin Bakery bread (obviously from the Bakery Tour in Pacific Wharf) under the Golden Gate Bridge in DCA. This is something I noticed on my last visit, but I forgot to take a picture of it. MouseTimes however did: Be sure to check out the latest DLR …
Dateline Disneyland Picture Update
Anthony Yacullo
Let’s take a look at some of the various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge: This sign for Disneyland’s 53rd Anniversary was up just before the tunnels yesterday Signs were also up at the Main Street Train Station At 4:45pm, there was a small ceremony with the …
A Little More Awoken
Anthony Yacullo
MousePlanet has received a little more information on the soon to re-open Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough that was announced earlier today, as well as a picture of a model of the attraction (pictured bellow). Be sure to check it out! Anthony Yacullo
A Real Passholder Event!!! (Finally)
Tom Corless
It seems there may actually be an event that is exclusive to Walt Disney World Passholders coming this September: Saturday and Sunday, September 27 & 28, you’re (Walt Disney World Passholders) invited to an exclusive Magic Kingdom screening of the eagerly anticipated new animated feature, Tinker Bell. You’ll be seeing it more than three weeks before …
It’s Back! And It’s Official!
Anthony Yacullo
July 17, 2008 – Anaheim, CA – The interior of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland will open in time for the December holiday season, offering guests a “reawakened” version of its classic walkthrough presentation kissed with vibrant scenes of Aurora, her charming prince, the evil Maleficent and other characters from the beloved fairy tale film. …
Taste Test Track
Tom Corless
Remember the old Leave a Legacy kiosk over at Epcot? If you do, then you probably know it was shutdown last summer and has been a dead-zone pretty much since that time. However, as you can see by the picture below, work has already begun on fixing up the area: If the rumors I’m hearing are …
Happy 53rd Birthday Disneyland!
Anthony Yacullo
Today is one of those special days in the Disney fan community, for today is Disneyland’s 53rd anniversary! While the 53rd anniversary isn’t a landmark anniversary, Disneyland are still celebrating it with a small ceremony today at 4:45PM, which will basically be a replaying of Walt’s Dedication of Disneyland, along with the Mayor of Main …
EpcotServo’s 7/15/08 Photo Update
Tom Corless
Our good friend EpcotServo has posted yet another fantastic photo update from Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, here are a few of the pics from the report: Dino-sue is getting repainted over in Hester and Chester’s Dino-Rama New Hollywood Studios merchandise featuring the park’s skyline, the fab five, the Genie, and a number of Pixar characters The Hanes …
Mickey’s Pin Odyssey Update
Anthony Yacullo
We are well into this year’s summer pin event, Mickey’s Pin Odyssey. As predicted, pins are being added to the line up all of the time, & we have been keeping up to date on the pins in a thread on the WDWNT Community Forums. This really is a quality event as the 2 upcoming …
As Usual, Celebrities Visiting Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
Singing superstar Mariah Carey and award-winning actor Nick Cannon are pictured with another famous show business couple — Mickey and Minnie Mouse — July 15, 2008 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Carey and Cannon spent several days at Walt Disney World Resort, enjoying attractions in all four theme parks, fireworks shows and Disney …
Dining Changes Official
Tom Corless
Here is the official announcement from Disney on changes to the dining reservation system: The Walt Disney World® Resort will release a new reservation booking system for dining, recreation and tour reservations in late October 2008. The new reservation system will replace our current Dining Reservation System and will allow you to book multiple dining …
Time To Turn Back Tiki-Time???
Tom Corless
After months of hearing rumors that the Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management will be closing sometime in the near future to make way for a Stitch-involved makeover, a new wild rumor has hit the streets of the Magic Kingdom and has cast members in De-Nile (Attempt at a Jungle Cruise joke). Strong rumors now indicate that the …
Temporary Dining Changes
Tom Corless
Reported by the Dis: Disney will begin implementing a new reservation system that combines dining, recreation and tour bookings. The conversion will start on July 21, 2008 and is expected to be functioning on October 24. While this is taking place, the latest dining reservation date which can be booked in advance is January 25, …
Earful Tire
Tom Corless
A new Grand Marshal vehicle has debuted in the Magic Kingdom theme park, carrying guests of honor down the daily parade route in grand style. To fit the theme of Main Street, USA, the vehicle was designed after a 1912 touring car. The new vehicle’s design also allows guests in wheelchairs to board easily and …
DLR Photo Report – 7/13/08
Anthony Yacullo
Yesterday I had a wonderful trip to the Disneyland Resort. Apart from the Innoventions Dream Home, there wasn’t that much else going on, so included in this picture report are some lovely scenery shots. Now then, let’s hop to it: The monorail stopped right by Soarin’ Over California for some reason I got to the …
Jim Hill Goes Off the Wall-E
Tom Corless
Our good friend Jim Hill over at Jim Hill Media has a great article up today about the rooms currently being re-decorated to Pirates of the Caribbean and Finding Nemo over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. While the new movie themed rooms are very news-worthy, there is something towards the end of the article that is far …
Here We Go Again…
Anthony Yacullo
Laughing Place managed to snap a few pictures of a special promotion in Downtown Disney for the new reality show on ABC, High School Musical: Get in the Picture. Here are a few of them: It looks as if you spin this wheel, & you either win prizes or get to play a game of …
“Infringement is What Tiggers Do Best”
Tom Corless
From Local6.com: CLERMONT, Fla. — Disney has filed a million-dollar copyright infringement lawsuit against a Clermont couple over costumes resembling Tigger and Eeyore. David and Marisol Perez-Chaveco about two years ago created their own company, Kool Klowns, which offers face painting, inflatable houses and costumed characters at parties. “I don’t want to be on welfare …
Makes You Wish The Electrical Parade Was Goin’ By
Anthony Yacullo
Our sister site, WDW News Today, reported the following news about the High School Musical 2: School’s Out show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The popular High School Musical 2: School’s Out roaming stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now scheduled to make its final performance at the park on September 13, 2008. However, don’t …
School’s Out for Senior Year
Tom Corless
The popular High School Musical: School’s Out roaming stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now scheduled to make its final performance at the park on September 13, 2008. However, don’t get too happy if you’re not a fan of the Disney Channel’s mega-hit movie series. On October 24, just around the time the new film …
Dateline Disneyland Picture Update
Anthony Yacullo
Let’s take a look at some of the various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge: Billboards around SoCal for Toy Story Mania have been changed to say “Take aim and ride” as opposed to “Opening June 17th” Some ground work has been done at Goofy’s Gas in …
Colors of the Wind Goes Black
Tom Corless
Breaking news from the Orlando Sentinel: After a 10-year run, the live ‘Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends’ show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close Sept. 27, Walt Disney World announced Thursday. No immediate replacement is planned for the amphitheater. The Pocahontas character will remain in the park, though three actors must audition for other shows. …
Magic Kingdom Parade Update
Tom Corless
According to the Walt Disney World Cast Member website, the following changes will be made (highlighted items have not been previously announced) at the Magic Kingdom during the replacement of the Liberty Square bridge: In our ongoing quest for continuous improvement, the Magic Kingdom Liberty Square Bridge will be closed from Friday, August 15 through Friday, …
Is Disney’s Aladdin Leaving?
Anthony Yacullo
From the OC Register: Is Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular closed after July 21st? The question above was asked on a MiceChat discussion board by someone identified as “moncho.” He said that he checked the Disneyland calendar and that the show is not scheduled after July 20. Disney Spokesman John McClintock said the Disney’s …
Indiana Jones May Get Crystal Skull References
Anthony Yacullo
From the OC Register: Crystal skulls may be added to the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction in Disneyland, but the “Summer of Hidden Mysteries” will end after this summer. Glenn Kelman, a Disney Entertainment Productions senior show producer, talked about the Indiana Jones touches added to Adventureland for the summer. First, he said that the “Summer …
Our Slowest News Day Ever!
Anthony Yacullo
Today is a very slow news day: Lindsay Lohan celebrated her 22nd birthday with a trip to Disneyland over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. Lohan climbed aboard the Alice in Wonderland dark ride with pal Samantha Ronson, according to paparazzi photos posted by TMZ. Accompanying LiLo and her BFF at the Anaheim theme …
Movin’ on Down To Moderate
Tom Corless
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are now being listed as a Moderate resort option on the official Walt Disney World Resort website. No reason for the option’s downgrade from Deluxe to Moderate has been made available at this time, but due to the overwhelming size of these accommodations, it is highly doubtful that a price change is going to …
Some Beary Good News
Tom Corless
After a few years of neglect, the Country Bear Jamboree attraction at the Magic Kingdom will be receiving some substantial updates during a planned refurbishment to take place between September 28 and October 31, 2008. Among the upgrades coming to the attraction, is an entirely new audio sound system that should make fans of the attraction quite …
The Tech in the Toys
Tom Corless
Here is an article from the Design News covering some of the technical aspects of Toy Story Midway Mania, it may be a little too technical at times, but it is certainly interesting. Here it is: Old-school midway games just got a high-tech makeover from Walt Disney’s Imagineers. Their new Toy Story Midway Mania attraction, …
Special Podcast Episode 50 Now Available For Download
Tom Corless
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Steve Swanson, John Corigliano, Jason Diffendal, Adam Roth, John Rick, Jose Castillo, Denise Hafto, Kelly Russo, Brian Martsolf, Lee Scott, Jason Kmetic (Sparky LD), and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. Get ready for the tons of …
DCA Expansion Rumors
Anthony Yacullo
Here’s a couple of rumors on the DCA expansion from Screamscape: 2011 – Walt Disney Plaza – Confirmed – (7/8/08) We’ve heard a bit more about the Walt Disney Plaza area, confirming that the Carthay Theater building will simply be an empty shell for the time being. However we have heard that the upstairs section …
A Question For Everyone
Anthony Yacullo
I just want to ask for everyones opinion on the way our Image Gallery is set up. At the moment it’s not viewable, & we’re of course working on getting it back up. But what I want to know, is when it returns, do you want it to be arranged the way it always has …
WDW Photo Update 7/7/08
Tom Corless
It’s time for another of WDWNT’s photo reports from the World. Let’s see what’s going on at the Vacation Kingdom: The Nine Dragons ODV is now open outside the main China pavilion in Epcot. Here’s the menu. The fountain at the entrance of Epcot is now operating again. A new (lovely) 4-pack pin set. Here …
WDW Holiday Line-up Takes Shape
Tom Corless
Here is a press release with all the events and their running dates for the 2008 Holiday Season at the Walt Disney World Resort: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort blings in the holidays Nov. 10 with sparkling, jewel-like crystals adorning the iconic Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom – a glistening light-show …
Monday in the Parks Picture Update
Anthony Yacullo
Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Monday in the Parks on MiceAge: The 4th of July holiday weekend didn’t turn out that busy after all, as seen in the Wait Times Board on Sunday at 1pm Those little things on top of Monorail Red …
The Transportation of the Future… Still Is!
Anthony Yacullo
From the LA Times: Those yearning to ride Disneyland’s long-awaited new monorail found they had to hang on a little longer Saturday. The Mark VII, which had appeared off and on late in the week, never made it out of its shelter, to the dismay of some visitors hoping to step aboard. “I’m a little …
WDW News Today Live! Tonight
Tom Corless
We will once again present WDW News Today Live! this evening from 8:00pm to 10:00pm EST, and we hope you will join us for yet another fun live program. For those of you who do not know what this is, it is a show broadcasted live over the internet using an application called Talkshoe. By …
WDW News Today Live! Tonight
Anthony Yacullo
We will once again present WDW News Today Live! this evening from 8:00pm to 10:00pm EST, and we hope you will join us for yet another fun live program. For those of you who do not know what this is, it is a show broadcasted live over the internet using an application called TalkShoe. By …
Sting or Swing? Drive or Fly?
Anthony Yacullo
Screamscape has some details on the re-do’s of both Mullholand Madness & Orange Stinger: 2009/2010 – Silly Symphony Swings – In Development – (7/4/08) We’ve got a little more information to share today about the new Silly Symphony Swings restoration plans. According to our sources the remodeled attraction will have a Band Conductor Mickey on …