WDWNTunes Announces “Super WDWNTunes Saturday”
Tom Corless
WDWNTunes is proud to announce our most exciting day of programming ever, with our signature WDWNT Live! show, new original programming, WDWNT Network podcasts, and the Disney Parks music you love. “Super WDWNTunes Saturday” is a special event that defines everything that the online radio station & chat room is about. The event begins with …
WDWNTunes Announces “Super WDWNTunes Saturday”
Tom Corless
WDWNTunes is proud to announce our most exciting day of programming ever, with our signature WDWNT Live! show, new original programming, WDWNT Network podcasts, and the Disney Parks music you love. “Super WDWNTunes Saturday” is a special event that defines everything that the online radio station & chat room is about. The event begins with …
Banks Lee’s 2/11/10 Epcot Event Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee attended the second day of events for the media on Thursday from Epcot, and he took plenty of photos to share with us: Tom Corless
It’s a Carousel of Color!!!
Iain
World of Color continues to amaze me. Here are two videos shot, from the Paradise Pier Hotel, showing incredible shots of the whole platform while show testing is in progress. The color in these videos are overwhelming. John Lastrapes Jr.
Volunteering, You “CAN” Do It!
Iain
Canned Goods Set a Guinness World Record, Ship to Food Banks LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) –Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods destined for food banks, Disney Parks officials on Thursday announced a major milestone with the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, a first-of-its-kind effort to …
Volunteering, You “CAN” Do It!
Tom Corless
Canned Goods Set a Guinness World Record, Ship to Food Banks LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) –Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods destined for food banks, Disney Parks officials on Thursday announced a major milestone with the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, a first-of-its-kind effort to …
Video from “What’s New, What’s Next for Walt Disney World”
Tom Corless
Here is a complete video of the festivities from last night’s “What’s New, What’s Next for Walt Disney World” press event, recorded by WDWNT’s own Matt Paul: Tom Corless
Banks Lee’s 2/10/10 “What’s New, What’s Next” Photo Report
Tom Corless
Banks Lee attended the “What’s New, What’s Next for Walt Disney World” press conference on Wednesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports and has plenty of photos from the event to share: The ESPN globe is in place Tom Corless
Summer Nightastic Overview
Tom Corless
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2010) – The “Main Street Electrical Parade” lights up the streets of Magic Kingdom and headlines a season of after-dark excitement coming to Walt Disney World Resort. “After the sun goes down, our Walt Disney World parks will light up the night with ‘Summer Nightastic!’, ” announced Meg Crofton, …
Official Announcement of “Summer Nightastic” from Disney
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: Big news today…we’re thrilled to announce that one of the most beloved attractions in Disney history, the Main Street Electrical Parade, is returning to Magic Kingdom Park this summer – and it’ll be better than ever. The classic parade will feature new LED lights and new audio technology when it begins …
“What’s New, What’s Next for WDW” Live Updates
Tom Corless
In response to an overwhelming response from our followers, we are providing a number of ways to keep in touch with live updates from tonight’s announcements from the “What’s New, What’s Next for Walt Disney World” press conference from 5:30 PM through 6:45 PM ET. You can either follow the updates on Twitter by following …
Disney Hotel Workers Start Hunger Strike
Iain
A update on the ongoing dispute between Disney hotel workers and management… The workers union finally agreed to meditate as reported by the OC Register. The Disney hotel union agreed to meet with a federal mediator shortly before members began a hunger strike Tuesday night to draw support to their side of a two-year contract …
The NEW DLNT Podcast Episode 5 (2/8/10) – Enhanced Edition
Iain
An enhanced podcast is a podcast with added features that standard podcasts do not have. Enhanced podcasts include advancements such as Chapter listings, this allows you to skip through segments or see all of the contents of this show. Enhanced podcasts also contain images allowing you to differ the chapters by or actually see a …
The NEW DLNT Podcast Episode 5 (2/8/10) Normal Edition
Iain
Join me, Sean Dickey, and a cast including Brian Martsolf, Jamie Nakagiri, Stephen Katherman, and Homan Hashemzadeh for a variety show dedicated to the Disneyland Resort and its many fans. Plenty of Disneyland information and fun awaits you on this edition of the Disneyland News Today Podcast!!! On this week’s show, we’ll have the return …
World of Color Showing its Magic
Iain
World of Color is getting closer and closer, and we can only expect a huge test and adjust period for a show of this scale. Here are two very beautiful videos of World of Color testing showing the magnificent water screens, fountains, and lighting features that will be sure to dazzle audiences. John Lastrapes Jr.
Disneyland Attendance Jumps
Iain
The OC Register reported on the earnings report that Disney released earlier today… Attendance at Disneyland Resort parks jumped about 15 percent in winter months compared to the same period the previous year — the second quarter in a row that Anaheim venues experienced the same increase. The Walt Disney Co. today released its earnings …
Conner Purzycki’s 2/7/10 DLR Photo Report
Iain
I took a trip to Disneyland on a very busy Superbowl Sunday and took many newsworthy photos so lets get started… Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor’s front facade is behind walls John Lastrapes Jr.
Disneyland News Today Turns Two!!!
Tom Corless
Two years ago today… Let me welcome everyone to DL News Today! DL News Today is the offspring of WDW News Today, dedicated to the place where the magic began, the Disneyland Resort. This daily updated news and information website will be dedicated to covering all the happenings at Disneyland Park, Disney’s California Adventure Park, …
Drew Brees Goes to Disney World for “Saintly” Parade
Tom Corless
Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees joins Mickey Mouse Feb. 8, 2010 in a celebratory parade in the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Brees, the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, is the latest celebrity to star in the “I’m Going to Disney World!” and “I’m Going to Disneyland” commercials which aired only …
Banks Lee’s 2/7/10 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee spent his Sunday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and has some newsworthy photos to share with us: Overcast Blvd.??? Tom Corless
Disney Officially Announces Two New World Showcase Eateries
Tom Corless
Disney has released a statement regarding the two new restaurants coming to Italy and Mexico in World Showcase at Epcot, including some interesting new details: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Two exciting additions are coming to Epcot World Showcase, with culinary expansions under way at the Italy pavilion and Mexico pavilion. In Italy, an authentic …
Rain, Rain… Please Go Away
Iain
Disneyland and California Adventure will be closing early again today as the rains have affected normal operation of the park. The parks have been closed early twice in the last month. The forecast does continue into tomorrow so if you plan to go to the resort, be aware that several attractions may be closed and …
Disney Hotel Workers to Fast
Iain
The OC Register reporting on the ongoing dispute between Disney Hotel Workers and Management: Some Disney hotel workers today said they are willing to risk their own health by joining a hunger strike for the sake of securing free healthcare benefits. Today, the Disney hotel union, Unite Here Local 11, announced that 10 members plan …
Passholders to get Food and Wine Tickets Early
Iain
From Disney Parks Blog: The most voracious fans of Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival know that the fifth annual Festival will celebrate “The Art of Flavor” from April 16 through May 31 this year. But the date they’re really craving is the first day of ticket sales. We’ve got that news for you today. …
Banks Lee’s 2/3/10 Downtown Disney Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee made a quick trip to the Downtown Disney district last night and took some newsworthy photos to share with us: The celebration continues at Disney’s Pin Traders Tom Corless
The Mighty McDonald’s Moves Out for Obscure Chicken Chain
Tom Corless
Both of these articles from the Orlando Sentinel published today tell an interesting story, the story of an obscure fast food chain replacing McDonald’s in the Downtown Disney Marketplace: Pollo Campero, an international Latin chicken quick-service restaurant chain, has partnered with Levy Campero to deliver a new restaurant concept in Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney …
WDWCelebrations Announces Two New WDW Events
Tom Corless
The WDWNT Network is proud to have renewed its partnership with WDWCelebrations, the same group that led fan celebrations for Epcot’s 25th anniversary, Animal Kingdom’s 10th anniversary, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ 20th anniversary. The group announced two new upcoming Florida events this week that I think you’ll be interested in: WDWCelebrations Returns to Florida for …
Banks Lee’s 2/1/10 WDW Report (Includes Pics & Video of Space Mountain Exit Ramp)
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee made a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort on Monday and has newsworthy pictures from all around the resort to share with us: Will you be watching? Most of the WDWNT Network staff will! Tom Corless
D23 Spring 2010 Magazine Reveals “Fantasyland Forest” and Possible 40th Plans
Tom Corless
The Spring 2010 issue of Disney Twenty-Three magazine features a huge article on the Fantasyland Forest expansion (as it is now being referred to according to the article), featuring some never before released details on the project. Here are just a few interesting notes from the article that should be arriving in members mailboxes any …
Jamie Nakagiri’s 1/30/10 DLR Photo Report
Tom Corless
Jamie Nakagiri, the first female team member in Disneyland News Today Podcast history, recently took a trip to the Disneyland Resort and has a plethora of photos to share in her first ever photo report: Welcome to Disneyland, where we’re still celebrating…. Tom Corless
WDWNT Podcast Episode 128 Now Available for Download
Tom Corless
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Anthony Yacullo, Banks Lee, and Scott Smith for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and its many fans. Plenty of Walt Disney World information and fun awaits you on this “Silver Screen″ edition of the WDW News Today Podcast!!! To kick …
Chris Lastrapes’ 1/29/10 Disneyland Mini-Photo Report
Tom Corless
DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes made a quick trip to Disneyland park this morning and has a few newsworthy photos to share with us: The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor is closed for refurbishment Tom Corless
“A Contemporary Classic” by Chuck Mirarchi
Tom Corless
When one uses the words landmark and iconic, they typically refer to objects and places that are instantly recognizable by virtually everyone, anywhere on the planet. These words can easily be applied to things like the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and the Taj Mahal. But for a theme park and resort complex? Never… …
The Worldwide Leader in Sports Meets the World
Tom Corless
(JAN. 28, 2010): The 220-acre sports complex at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. has been rebranded by ESPN, and will officially relaunch Feb. 25, 2010 as “ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.” Pictured, the “E” of the ESPN logo is lowered into place on the complex’s entrance sign on Jan. 28, 2010. …
Brandon Struve’s 1/26/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a quick visit to the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday night and has a number of updates to share with us from around the park: Most of the tarps on the Crystal Palace are down Tom Corless
Fantasyland Expansion Model: A Closer Look
Tom Corless
A few days ago, a picture of a Walt Disney Imagineering model for the upcoming Fantasyland Expansion at the Magic Kingdom was leaked on to the Internet. We have obtained the picture and have a number of new details to share about the parks’ largest expansion ever. To view any of the images below in …
Chris Lastrapes’ 1/22/10 DLR Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Here is a photo report from DLNT’s newest reporter (yes, we moved him back again) Chris Lastrapes from 1/22/10: The newly repainted queue for Captain EO Anthony Yacullo
Disney Confirms New Restaurant for Italy Pavilion at Epcot
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: Great news – especially if you share my passion for amazing pizza. An authentic pizzeria will be opening at Italy Pavilion at Epcot later this year and it’s an attention-grabber. The new 300-seat restaurant will have traditional Florentine architecture, vaulted-ceilings and outside dining. And the food will be authentic — …
Brandon Struve’s 1/23/10 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made another journey (not really a journey when you live so close) to the Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday and has a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with us: ESPN Wide World of Sports coming February 25th Tom Corless
Myrna Litt’s 1/17/10 NFFC & DLR Photo Report
Tom Corless
DLNT roaming reporter Myrna Litt went to an NFFC Show and the Disneyland Resort on a rainy Sunday and took these photos to share with us: Myrna took a picture with Tony Baxter Tom Corless