Even More Star Tours and Little Mermaid Attraction Details
Tom Corless
From an article about “What’s Next?” at Disneyland Resort on Disney’s D23 website, here’s more on Star Tours II and Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid: The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure A couple sen-sea-tional reveals were made about this mega-attraction sprouting up now along the side of Paradise Bay. As guests descend into …
New Star Tours and Little Mermaid Attraction Details
Tom Corless
At the media festivities last week at Disneyland Resort, we got a closer look and a few more details about both “Under The Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid” and “Star Tours II” (note that Disney has dropped the II from the name, but we’ll be using it just to differentiate it from the current …
Conner Purzycki’s 6/9/10-6/11/10 Photo Report
Iain
I took a trip to the Disneyland Resort for the grand opening for World of Color. Here are photos spanning three days of my stay at The Disneyland Resort. Photos include Carnival of Color, Glow Fest, World of Color, and much more… Starting off in Sunshine Plaza, Glow Fest is Ready to go John Lastrapes …
“What’s Next?” at The Disneyland Resort
Iain
“What’s Next?” for the Disneyland Resort after the debut of World of Color? Find out more details about The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Star Tours 2, Carsland, and much more! John Lastrapes Jr.
Grand Opening of The Silly Symphony Swings
Iain
Here is a video of the grand opening of The Silly Symphony Swings taken on June 11th, 2010 by our own Chris Lastrapes. John Lastrapes Jr.
Chris Lastrapes 6/11/10 What’s Next Photo Report
Iain
Chris Lastrapes and Tom Corless both attended the What’s Next Presentation where not much was announced. The new Blue Sky Cellar exhibit however has a lot of new information, concepts, and renderings of the Little Mermaid Attraction, Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, and much more. [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12529215_HpE95&format=rss200″ imagecount=”100″ start=”1″ num=”100″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” …
World of Color’s World Premiere
Tom Corless
I know that this is WDW News Today and that we are supposed to focus on just Walt Disney World, but I thought it would be a shame if I didn’t share this video with as many of our followers as possible. As many of you are aware, I traveled to the Disneyland Resort to …
World Of Color Blue Carpet 6/10/10 Photo Report
Iain
WDWNT’s own Tom Corless and Chris Lastrapes both attended the World of Color media event which included a Blue Carpet event, a exclusive showing of World of Color, and Paradise Pier to their Leisure. [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12511091_dRZYX&format=rss200″ imagecount=”78″ start=”1″ num=”78″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”] John Lastrapes Jr.
New Blue Sky Cellar Film
Iain
Check out the new film added to the Blue Sky Cellar located at Disney California Adventure which includes footage from World of Color, Silly Symphony Swings, The Little Mermaid Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Buena Vista Street, The Red Car Trolley, Cars Land, and more. John Lastrapes Jr.
Robert Ashburn’s Summer Nightastic Photo Report
Tom Corless
While Tom is off on his Summer Nightastic “research” trip, we thought we would bring you a short preview of Summer Nightastic with photos from our good friend Robert Asburn of FloridaThrills.net: Robert visited with some of the WDWNT Crew at our WDWNT Fan Meet held at the Magic Kingdom on June 6th for the …
World Premiere of ‘World of Color’ Video
Tom Corless
Join us for the World Premiere of ‘World of Color’ at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort from June 10, 2010. After 5 years in the making, it’s time to jump into the magic, music, and color of this 25 minute show. Tom Corless
WDWNT: The Wallpapers #4
Tom Corless
Thanks to the amazing talent and generosity of photographer Tim Goodchild of timgoodchild.com, we are able to provide these downloadable wallpapers for your computer monitor. Simply click the link corresponding to your monitor’s resolution, then save the resulting image file to your computer. We will have select wallpapers available for dual-monitor and triple-monitor setups as …
Summer Nightastic! Video Spectacular
Tom Corless
We apologize for the lack of updates on the site lately, we’ve had a lot going on as we prepare for a number of new projects and continue to cover Summer Nightastic! at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. In the meantime, here are some videos of the first performances of the Main …
A Look Back at World of Color
Iain
With World of Color now only three days away, thought it would be appropriate to take a look at the show’s Journey, from concept to now. So here is a video from the D23 Expo at the World of Color presentation starring Imagineer Steven Davison as he guides us through the World Of Color. Taken …
The Wonderful World of Color Merchandise
Iain
From the Art of Disney Website: Be among the first to view and purchase some of our World of Color themed merchandise featuring some of your favorite Disney characters. Merchandise will include adult and kid’s tees, ladies upscale tees, fleece, a baseball cap and other glow related items. Merchandise will be available online via www.DisneyParks.com/store …
Josh Siegel’s 6/3/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report (Electrical Parade Preview)
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel was lucky enough to be able to attend the cast member preview of the Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom last night, but lucky for us, he took a few photos to share: The name change at Cinderella’s Golden Carousel is official Tom Corless
World of Color Apparel Released
Iain
From the Disney Parks Blog: With only a couple weeks before the opening of “World of Color” and with the excitement building, I wanted to make sure you got a sneak peek at the art our teams have put together over the past few months, all leading to the inspiration and development of our “World …
“Por Favor Mantengase Alejado De Las Puertas”
Tom Corless
Thanks to WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber for sending in the following pictures of new Monorail inspired merchandise at WDW: A Walt Disney World specific version of this shirt has finally arrived There’s even a hat now Tom Corless
Adam Roth’s 5/30/10 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Walt Disney World on Sunday and has a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: Let’s go shopping at Star wars Weekends Tom Corless
Jose Eber’s Memorial Day WDW Video Update
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with a video update of construction projects all around the Walt Disney World Resort including Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Best Friends Pet Resort, the Four Seasons Resort, and Pollo Campero at Downtown Disney: Tom Corless
Details on World of Color Fastpass
Iain
The Disney Parks Blog finally released some details on how World of Color Fastpass is going to distributed on opening day. “World of Color” Disney’s FASTPASS Ticket – FASTPASS tickets for “World of Color” will be available each morning at the Grizzly River Run FASTPASS terminals. Guests can insert their park tickets into the terminal …
Glow Fest Lights Up The Backlot
Iain
From The Disney Parks Blog: Last month we shared details of the popular shows and after-dark entertainment that are returning for Summer Nightastic! Today, we have more exciting news. A new, high-energy experience called Glow Fest joins that line-up to light up summer nights at Disney California Adventure park. While “World of Color” brings a …
WDW Marathon Finishers Get New Medal & Free Day in the Parks
Tom Corless
New 2011 race enhancements include reward of complimentary admission to a Walt Disney World theme park for marathon finishers, plus first-ever online voting to select new race medal; race registration well underway after record marathon weekend exceeded 55,500 in 2010 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 1, 2010) – In addition to a tremendous sense of …
WDWNT: The Wallpapers #3
Tom Corless
Thanks to the amazing talent and generosity of photographer Tim Goodchild of timgoodchild.com, we are able to provide these downloadable wallpapers for your computer monitor. Simply click the link corresponding to your monitor’s resolution, then save the resulting image file to your computer. We will have select wallpapers available for dual-monitor and triple-monitor setups as …
Robert Ashburn’s 5/29-5/30/10 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
Tom Corless
Our friend Robert Ashburn of FloridaThrills.net attended the second of the Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this weekend and has a few photos to share with us: Star Wars Weekends and Toy Story 3 merchandise at the end of Pixar Place Tom Corless
Josh Siegel’s 5/28/10 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel has provided us with photos from his latest jaunt around Walt Disney World, so let’s take a look: Haven’t been here in a while Tom Corless
Video from First-Ever Disneyland Meet-Up
Tom Corless
DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes was lucky enough to attend the first-ever Disneyland Resort meet-up on Thursday and has provided us with a great video of the entire experience. The video recaps the entire event, including the presentation and Q & A session with Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty. Be sure to watch the video on the …
New World of Color TV Spot and DCA Logo
Iain
From the Disney Parks Blog: Everyone seems to be interested in “World of Color,” and Mickey Mouse is no exception. In this never-before-seen TV spot, you can see Mickey mischievously handling a magical baton and trying to conduct this water spectacular all by himself! It won’t appear on television until Monday, May 31, but we’re …
Mickey’s Moving His Party
Iain
From the Disney Parks Blog: It’s no trick! We’ve got a treat for you today. Mickey’s Halloween Party moves to Disneyland park this Halloween season. The private, costumed trick-or-treat party that guests enjoyed at Disney’s California Adventure park and was formerly known as Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party has moved to Disneyland park. The new event has …
Build Your Own Disney Attractions
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: Disney Park aficionados can agree that Space Mountain and Dumbo the Flying Elephant attractions are two of the most beloved and iconic attractions in the Parks. Whether you’re soaring at the speed of sound through space or flying high with the help of a gentle elephant with magical ears, riding these attractions …
Chris Lastrapes’ 5/27/10 Disneyland Resort Official Meet-Up Report
Tom Corless
Our own Chris Lastrapes was lucky enough to attend the first-ever Disneyland Resort Meet-Up and has some photos from the event to share with us: [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12338896_LXnPM&format=rss200″ imagecount=”34″ start=”1″ num=”34″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”] Tom Corless
Disneyland Hotel Makeover Update
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: Big news…Today we’re sharing details and concept art that will give the Disneyland Hotel a fun, fresh makeover. The pool area is getting a whole new look, including a brand-new pool, all-new immersive water play area and a complete redesign of the Never Land Pool. Plans also call for a …
Hoop Dee History by Chuck Mirarchi
Tom Corless
When thinking about a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, there are almost as many planning strategies as there are attractions. But in addition to planning your schedule around attractions, shows, and parades, many guests also plan their days with an eye to meals and dinner shows. Having presented over 35,000 performances to more …
Video of Main Street Electrical Parade Pack-Up
Tom Corless
Disney has released a video of the Main Street Electrical Parade being packed up at the Disneyland Resort to be sent to Walt Disney World for Summer Nightastic. This great behind-the-scenes video has been embedded via the WDWNTube: Tom Corless
Josh Siegel’s 5/25/10 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
We are proud to welcome the newest addition to the WDWNT staff, Josh Siegel, with his first photo report from the Walt Disney World Resort: Work continues on Pollo Campero at Downtown Disney Tom Corless
Matt Paul’s 5/23-24/10 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
Matt Paul spent two days at the Walt Disney World Resort and actually has some pictures that aren’t of things featured in the ridiculous amount of photo reports we’ve had this month. Let’s take a look: Those great Star Wars Weekends posters are outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tom Corless
Passholder Not-So-Exclusive Summer Nightastic! Preview
Tom Corless
Disney has confirmed that the Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular will debut on June 5th at the Magic Kingdom for what is being called a Passholder preview: Clear your calendar for Saturday, June 5, 2010, and get over to theMagic Kingdom® Park for an advance viewing of the return of perhaps the …
Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel To Be Renamed
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: A quick update to share tonight…our antique carrousel ride in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Park –Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel – is officially changing its name to Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. The name change takes effect June 1. The name change helps tell the rest of the Cinderella story that inspired the …
Conner Purzycki’s 5/23/10-5/24/10 DLR Photo Report
Iain
I took a trip to Disneyland last Sunday and have a Plethora of photos to share with you including pictures of Cars land, Silly Symphony Swings, The Disney Gallery and much more… Starting off at the Parking Structure, looks like all trams have doors now John Lastrapes Jr.
Video of Toy Story Mania with Toy Story 3 Characters
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul presents a video featuring all the changes and additions to Toy Story Midway Mania from Toy Story 3. This video is embedded via the WDWNTube: The changes to the attraction include: Villain icons in the background of the practice game (Lotso, Stretch, etc.) Buttercup the Unicorn (voiced by Jeff Garlin believe …