Chris Lastrapes 5/11/10 DL Photo Report
Iain
Chris Lastrapes took a trip down to the parks today and has some pictures of the new additions around the Rivers of America to share with us. [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12154061_KLgcZ&format=rss200″ imagecount=”36″ start=”1″ num=”36″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”] Thanks for the great report Chris!! John Lastrapes Jr.
Details on Summer Nightastic! “Tower of Terror” Enhancements & Fireworks
Tom Corless
We finally have details on what guests can expect when the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios debuts a special ride experience for Summer Nightastic!, from the Mickey Monitor passholder publication: As part of Summer Nightastic!, Walt Disney Imagineers came up with even more unexpected thrills in the Hollywood Tower Hotel! If …
“Start Your Engines!!!”
Iain
From the Disney Parks Blog: Vroom, Vroom…Vroooooom! If you’re in Disney’s California Adventure park this week, you just may hear the sound of engines revving. It’s very exciting because you’re actually hearing the first early ride system tests for Radiator Springs Racers, the new E-ticket attraction coming to the all-new Cars Land, which opens in …
Brandon Struve’s 5/9/10 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve took a special trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Mother’s Day to see the debut of Lotso from Toy Story 3 in Block Party Bash and in his own meet and greet experience, so let’s look at “Lots-O’” photos from today: Tom Corless
“Summer Nightastic!” Debuts Early!
Tom Corless
According to park schedules released by Disney, “The Main Street Electrical Parade” and the “Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular” should be debuting early. The parade and fireworks are set to begin one night earlier than expected on Saturday, June 5th, with Electrical Parade at 9PM and the Fireworks Spectacular at 10PM. For those who wish to …
Disney Vacation Connection Launches
Tom Corless
A few weeks ago, we told you about Disney Vacation Connection. Well it has officially launched. It may take you a while to load the page and download it, but I think it’s going to be worth it in the long run. Here’s what the Disney Parks Blog posted today about Disney Vacation Connection: UPDATE …
Conner Purzycki’s 4/30/10 DLR Photo Report
Iain
I took a trip to the Disneyland Resort last Friday and have plenty of newsworthy photos to share. [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12091560_TxDEo&format=rss200″ imagecount=”100″ start=”1″ num=”100″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”] Thanks for Reading! John Lastrapes Jr.
Marvel Merchandise Invades
Iain
From the OC Register The Disneyland Resort is adding Marvel merchandise to its shelves — the first time that Marvel has appeared at the Anaheim property since Disney bought the comic-book powerhouse late last year. The merchandise additions come as “Iron Man 2″ is set to open in theaters Friday (today), marking the first major …
Fantasyland Construction Walls Provide Some Disney Magic
Tom Corless
WDWNT Network Community Forum user FreakOuter84 provided us with the following photos of the construction walls in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom: The walls now have large landscapes and descriptions of what’s to come Note that this isn’t concept art, but artwork from the films Preview of “Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid” …
Robert Ashburn’s 5/5/10 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
Tom Corless
Our friend Robert Ashburn of FloridaThrills.net visited Hollywood Studios to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, and as usual, has plenty of photos to share: Tom Corless
Chris Lastrapes’ 5/6/10 DLR Photo Report
Iain
Chris Lastrapes took a trip to the Disneyland Resort today and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share. [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12091682_FDSL2&format=rss200″ imagecount=”19″ start=”1″ num=”19″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”] Thanks for the report Chris! John Lastrapes Jr.
Last Tour to Endor (Or Is It?)
Tom Corless
The following press release was issued by the Star Wars Celebration website: BE THE FIRST TO BE THE LAST, AS STAR TOURS PREPARES TO LAUNCH ITS… LAST TOUR TO ENDOR On August 14, Fan-Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction Gets the Ultimate, Out-of-this-World Send-Off Exclusive Festivities Coincide with the Biggest Party This Side of the Galaxy …
Disney Talks About Mickey Talking….
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: Some lucky Disneyland park guests experienced a very special meet and greet with Mickey Mouse this week. Mickey, who usually saves his voice for shows and parades, talked with guests and interacted with them in never-before-seen ways! This was part of a process we call “playtesting” as it gives us a …
Jamie Nakagiri’s 4/30/10 DLR Photo Report
Iain
DLNT Reporter Jamie Nakagiri took a trip to the parks last friday and has several newsworthy photos to share. [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12081574_WyFdj&format=rss200″ imagecount=”17″ start=”1″ num=”17″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”] John Lastrapes Jr.
New Living Character “Meet and Greets” Being Tested
Tom Corless
Living Character technology is always growing by leaps and bounds, the latest advancement is already being tested at Disneyland. Meet and Greets may never be the same: Tom Corless
New Living Character “Meet and Greets” Being Tested
Tom Corless
Living Character technology is always growing by leaps and bounds, the latest advancement is already being tested at Disneyland. Meet and Greets may never be the same: Tom Corless
Walt Disney “World Cup”
Tom Corless
If you’re like me, you’ll be glued to the television for a few weeks once the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June. Walt Disney World is offereing a pretty unique way to enjoy the games while you’re visiting: Soccer fans in Central Florida can get swept up in the fever of 2010 FIFA …
Disney Gallery Celebrates Disneyland’s 55th Anniversary
Tom Corless
From Art of Disney Parks: DAY ONE DISNEYLAND Original Inspirations for “The Happiest Place on Earth” Art Exhibit Opens – May 22, 2010 Join us as we unveil the new 55th Anniversary themed exhibit at The Disney Gallery which will showcase original inspirations for The Happiest Place on Earth. This new exhibit will capture your …
New Details on WDWNT: The Weekend
Tom Corless
It’s hard to believe we are just under 4 months until the WDWNT Network holds its first-ever event at the Walt Disney World Resort, WDWNT: The Weekend. As we stated when we announced the tentative schedule for the event a few months ago, things were subject to change. Some things have changed. In an effort …
You’ll Be Looking for Droids at Star Wars Weekends
Tom Corless
We were quite excited to tell you that Jedi Mickey Mouse would get his own astromech droid companion in the form of toys, pins, and more a few weeks ago, but R2-MK may be doing a bit more at Star Wars Weekends 2010. He may actually be appearing. Rumors indicate that a “walk-around” living character …
WDWNT: The Wallpapers #2
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 …
“So Wonderful, So Beautiful!”
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: It’s very exciting around Disney’s California Adventure park these days. In this video we take you inside the control booth as Walt Disney Imagineers work overnight testing lights, fire and nearly 1,200 fountains for the new nighttime spectacular “World of Color.” You’ll also see some exclusive footage from our time lapse …
Chris Lastrapes’ 4/28/10 DLR Photo Report
Tom Corless
DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes brings Disneyland News Today into a new era with the first of what we are calling a “2nd generation photo report”. You can click the photos to see larger images and captions, you can also use your arrow keys to go forward and back through photos in the report. We hope …
“Lots” More Changes to California Adventure
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: More big news to share today…a new game with new faces is being added to Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the celebration of the soon-to-be-released Disney*Pixar film, “Toy Story 3.” We’re also introducing a new character that you’ll have a chance …
“Lot-s” More Details on Toy Story Mania Changes
Tom Corless
The following press release from Disney gives us more details on the changes coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios: New characters from the soon-to-be-released Disney•Pixar film “Toy Story 3” are being added to the joyful, toy-full adventure of Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition to playing with new characters …
“Lots-O” Changes Coming to Hollywood Studios for Toy Story 3
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: More big news to share today…a new game with new faces is being added to Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the celebration of the soon-to-be-released Disney*Pixar film, “Toy Story 3.” We’re also introducing a new character that you’ll have a chance to see and …
“The Captain” returns to Epcot on July 2nd
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: Yes, you read right…the classic 3-D film experience “Captain EO” is coming back to Walt Disney World Resortthis summer just months after it reopened to rave reviews at Disneyland park. The 17-minute musical space-fantasy adventure film is now scheduled to begin at Epcot on July 2. I remember enjoying “Captain EO” during …
Exclusive Interview w/Co-Creator of the Main Street Electrical Parade, Ron Miziker!
Tom Corless
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing one of the co-creators of the Main Street Electrical Parade (and the creator of the the Polynesian Luau, Hoop-De-Doo-Review, and Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Revue, among many other Disney World entertainment offerings), Ron Miziker. You can hear the entire interview on Episode 140 of the WDW News Today Podcast, …
WDWNT: The Wallpapers #1
Tom Corless
In our continuing efforts to provide you with unique and fun content beyond a wealth of Disney World information, we’re introducing a new feature to WDW News Today that we are calling “WDWNT: The Wallpaper” (Yes, we are still running with this joke, it’s still funny to us). Thanks to the amazing talent and generosity …
Windows of the World – Part I by Chuck Mirarchi
Tom Corless
Whether you approach The Magic Kingdom by monorail, boat, bus, or on foot, the sight of the train station and what waits just beyond it always brings a smile to even the most seasoned of park travelers. Part of the magic (and genius) to the design of the Magic Kingdom, as well each of the …
Brandon Struve’s 4/20/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
Tom Corless
Big things are happening at the Magic Kingdom right now and WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve visited the Magic Kingdom last night to see exactly what’s going on at the world’s leading theme park: ‘Tis a stormy night on the Seven Seas…. lagoon…. Tom Corless
‘World of Color’ debuts on June 11th
Tom Corless
From The Disney Parks Blog: Lights, water, fire, music and animation will come together like never before on June 11 when “World of Color” makes its dazzling debut at Disney’s California Adventure park. You will get to experience some of your favorite Disney stories – from the charming to the adventurous – in a magical, new way. Many of you, …
Jamie Nakagiri’s 4/17/10 DLR Photo Report
Iain
DLNT Podcaster Jaime Nakagiri visited the Disneyland Resort on Saturday to say goodbye to the Main Street Electrical Parade and hello to the California Food & Wine Festival: John Lastrapes Jr.
In Case You Missed It…
Tom Corless
Since there have been a few minor news stories in last week that have gone without posting, I figured we should just share all of them in one giant post: Night of Joy moves back to the Magic Kingdom this year: Past Christian music “Artists of the Year” Third Day, mercyme and Chris Tomlin and …
A Look Back at the Exposition Hall
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul recorded and edited a video of the now-extinct theater and exhibits of the Town Square Exposition Hall on Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom: Tom Corless
Chris Lastrapes’ 4/10/10 DCA Photo Report (Includes Paradise Park Unveiling)
Tom Corless
DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes took a quick trip to Disney’s California Adventure to catch a glimpse of the unveiled Paradise Park viewing area for World of Color and has plenty of photos to share with us: Food and Wine Festival is almost here Tom Corless
Full Video of World of Color testing
Anthony Yacullo
Laughingplace.com has released the following video featuring a complete run-through of “World of Color” at Disney’s California Adventure: Anthony Yacullo
Robert Ashburn’s 4/3/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
Tom Corless
Our friend Robert Ashburn from FloridaThrills.net visited the Magic Kingdom on “Easter Saturday” and has some great newsworthy photos to share: As Robert enters the Transportation and Ticket Center, we see a new promotional sign for upgrading Park Ticket Tom Corless
What’s next at Disney’s Colorfornia Adventure
Anthony Yacullo
Yet another preview video was posted on the Disney Park’s Blog last week previewing the upcoming World of Color : Anthony Yacullo
Nick Corjay’s 4/2/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Nick Corjay visited the Magic Kingdom on Friday and he took a number of newsworthy photos to share with us: TRON-o-rail!!! Tom Corless