DLR Photo Report – 7/29/09-8/5/09
Anthony Yacullo
I have returned from a near record setting 8 days at the wonderful Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. This trip was mainly to spend time with members of the WDWNT staff, which for some was their first visit, and for others was their 100th visit! Let’s get into the first photo report of what will …
Living Without The Land
Tom Corless
An un-announced refurbishment of the Living with the Land attraction at Epcot has begun and will have the attraction closed through October 31, 2009. WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve was at Epcot a few days ago and has a few pictures to share: To see more, we must head inside… Tom Corless
Celebrate Magic Your Way in 2010
Iain
Disney Parks has released some details regaurding enhancements to the Magic Your Way vacation packages offered at the Walt Disney World for 2010. In 2010 Magic Your Way Packages will include “Magical Extras” that consist of: 15% off the regular price of a body treatment or water therapy at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or Disney’s …
Celebrate Package Enhancements at the Disneyland Resort in 2010
Iain
In 2010 every vacation package at the Disneyland Resort will include the chance to enter Mickey’s Toontown one our before it opens to the general public and participate in a unique opertunity to interact with classic Disney Characters in “Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness”. Every 3-day/2-night vacation package will include a Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir ticket which includes …
UP, Go the Ticket Prices
Iain
As Expected, Walt Disney World has increased thier ticket prices effective today. A single day pass is up to $79.00 from $75.00, Magic Your Way Park Hopper and Water Park, Fun and More options have also increased to $52.00 each from $50.00 each. For full details on the price increases and to be sure to …
WDWNT: The Weekend
Iain
While Luke, Tom, Jose, Matt and Chris are visiting Disneyland this week, Justin “The Mayor” Heyman is here to remind you to sign up for the new WDWNT: The Weekend newsletter by visiting www.wdwnttheweekend.com. Be sure to stay tuned to this site for more details as we launch the full site this month with some …
Myrna Litt’s 7/27/09 El Capitan Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Our very own Myrna Litt attended the D23 member-only preview of the upcoming Disney film “Ponyo” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. She shares some “Ponyo” related photos as well as general happenings at the El Capitan: “Ponyo” is a Japanese film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film will be released with …
Brandon Struve’s 7/23/09 Tomorrowland Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a late evening trip to the Magic Kingdom last night and has a few photos to share of some on-going projects in Tomorrowland: Beautiful views of Cinderella Castle from the entrance of… Tom Corless
Kitson Kids Now Open at Downtown Disney
Anthony Yacullo
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Kitson Kids, a store brand that caters to celebrities, opened its first Orange County store at Downtown Disney over the weekend. The store is the child-product version of Kitson, where starlets are often spotted shopping in Los Angeles. The Downtown Disney store isn’t shy about touting the …
Perfect Photo Opportunity!
Anthony Yacullo
According to D23: Disney’s PhotoPass cards for Summer Nightastic! are available now. Check out the back of the cards to find out how guests can receive a $10 discount on a Disney’s PhotoCD online or free shipping on the PhotoCD. Anthony Yacullo
WDWNT Fan Meets – August 1st and 2nd at the Disneyland Resort
Anthony Yacullo
I’d like to remind everyone about our upcoming fan meets at the Disneyland Resort on Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd. First up on Saturday: Come enjoy an evening of fun on Saturday, August 1st, with the WDWNT Network and Disneyland News Today staff at Disney’s California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort. Among …
Inside World of Color
Anthony Yacullo
D23 has posted an interview about with Steven Davison, Bob Weis, Chuck Davis, and Sayre Wiseman on the upcoming nighttime spectacular at Disney’s California Adventure, World of Color: As the creative team behind the upcoming innovative water spectacular World of Color at Disney’s California Adventure gears up for the attraction’s spring 2010 opening, D23 caught …
World of Color Fountain Test
Anthony Yacullo
Walt Disney Imagineers conduct a test with one of the more than 1,200 water jets that will make “World of Color,” a nighttime water, animation, fire and musical extravaganza, come to life in Spring 2010 in Paradise Bay Lagoon at Disney’s California Adventure. The fountain being tested – a blow pop – can reach 200 …
Disney Legend and Imagineer Marty Sklar Honored
Anthony Yacullo
On the 54th Anniversary of Disneyland, Disney Legend and Imagineer Marty Sklar receives one of the highest honors at Disneyland- a window on Main Street, U.S.A. Disneyland Resort Ambassador Danielle DuBois interviews Sklar and shares the history behind window dedications. Anthony Yacullo
Disney’s Grand Floor-idian Resort & Spa
Tom Corless
After a long delay, the floor in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will finally be replaced with the new marble flooring we have been anxiously awaiting. Directly from the Disney Parks Twitter: Amazing Italian marble is being installed in the Grand Floridian lobby. Work begins this week. Disney characters will be …
Downtown Disney Vice President “Goes Wild”
Tom Corless
According to Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel: Walt Disney World has named Kevin Lansberry the new vice president in charge of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a spokeswoman confirmed this afternoon. Lansberry, who has been with Disney since 1986, was previously vice president of Downtown Disney, transportation, sports and golf. He replaces Val Bunting as the …
Myrna Litt’s 7/18/09 Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Myrna Litt is back with another fantastic photo report: Latest construction on the Lucky Fortune Cookery The indoor portion of the Toy Story Midway Mania queue was not being used Silly Symphony Swings construction walls The walls use the classic versions of the Disney characters from “The Band Concert” Anthony Yacullo
WDW News Today’s 2nd Anniversary – A Video Look Back
Tom Corless
Continuing our 2nd anniversary celebration with a tradition we began last year, WDWNT Videographer Matt Paul has put together a fantastic video looking back at the second year of WDWNT. The video is lengthy (which is why it is split into two parts) and is embedded via the WDWNTube video site. Enjoy: On a side …
Halloween Time Promises a Galaxy of Fun
Anthony Yacullo
According to D23: Returning to life September 25 and continuing through November 1, Halloween Time brings fun for all ages to the Disneyland Resort with new screams at Space Mountain and a new, nightly fireworks show. Halloween Time offers families a chance to interact with some of Disney’s most beloved characters, dressed in seasonal costumes …
DLR Photo Report – 7/17/09 :: Featuring Video of the Updated Blue Sky Cellar
Anthony Yacullo
I visited the Disneyland Resort yesterday for not only its 54th anniversary, but also for the D23 member only screening of “People and Places: Disneyland USA”. I had an amazing time, and got to see some pretty special stuff. So let’s get right into this photo report: My first stop was to check out the …
54 Years of Imagination on the 54th Anniversary of Disneyland
Anthony Yacullo
ANAHEIM, Callif., July 17, 2009 – Marty Sklar, Executive Vice President and Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador, spent a lifetime making magic for the Walt Disney Company. After 54 years of service, he was honored with a tribute window at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, July 17. The celebration coincided with the 54th anniversary of …
What’s Next for Walt Disney World?
Tom Corless
There have been a plethora of rumors floating around the web regarding what may be on the horizon for the four theme parks of the Walt Disney World Resort. It seems every time we reach a point in WDW history that we have no official word as to what is next, an incredible batch of …
Scene by Scene Rundown of World of Color
Anthony Yacullo
As if all the coverage of World of Color that we’ve had already wasn’t enough, Brady MacDonald from the LA Times Travel Blog has a scene by scene rundown of the show from yesterday’s media walk-through of the construction site: I watched with awe Thursday as Steven Davison pantomimed his way through a sweaty and …
World of Construction, Change, and Cellar
Anthony Yacullo
Disneyland has released three press videos, covering the Blue Sky Cellar and World of Color, that I wanted to share with everyone: At Blue Sky Cellar, guests are invited to preview works in progress at Disneys California Adventure by immersing themselves in a facsimile of an Imagineering workspace. Based on the belief that idea gathering …
First Look at the Updated Blue Sky Cellar
Anthony Yacullo
Continuing in our coverage of both the updated Blue Sky Cellar and World of Color, here’s some Disneyland press images just released showing concept art for World of Color, the updated exhibits in the Blue Sky Cellar, and the World of Color construction site (be sure to click on each image for a closer look …
Another Look at Bay Lake Tower
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber was able to get an up-close look at the Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including the lobby and pool area, and has video to share of his experience: Tom Corless
Blue Sky Cellar Goes Digital
Anthony Yacullo
A new website was unveiled today, the long rumored website produced as part of the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar. At this new website (which you can find at DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com) you can view concept art from upcoming attractions and areas such as Buena Vista Street, Goofy’s Sky School, Silly Symphony Swings, World of Color, …
World of Color Sounds Out of This World
Anthony Yacullo
More details have begun to emerge on the spectacular looking World of Color show for Disney’s California Adventure. Brady MacDonald over at the LA Times Travel Blog has more: Disney officials proudly proclaim that the upcoming World of Color water show at Disney’s California Adventure will far surpass Disneyland’s Fantasmic and Epcot’s Illuminations in magnitude, …
WDWCelebrations Hits The Road To Celebrate “Fifty-Five”
Tom Corless
WDWCelebrations Heads West in 2010 to present “Fifty-Five”, a WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event Honoring the 55thAnniversary of Disneyland® Orlando, FL, July 15, 2009 — WDWCelebrations is pleased to announce an exciting new Commemorative Event for 2010, celebrating the historic 55th anniversary of Disneyland® Park in Anaheim, California. Dubbed “Fifty-Five”, this Commemorative Event takes place Thursday through Saturday, July 15th to …
WDWCelebrations Hits The Road To Celebrate “Fifty-Five”
Anthony Yacullo
WDWCelebrations Heads West in 2010 to present “Fifty-Five”, a WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event Honoring the 55th Anniversary of Disneyland® Orlando, FL, July 15, 2009 – WDWCelebrations is pleased to announce an exciting new Commemorative Event for 2010, celebrating the historic 55th anniversary of Disneyland® Park in Anaheim, California. Dubbed “Fifty-Five”, this Commemorative Event takes place Thursday …
Myrna Litt’s 7/13/09 El Capitan Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Our very own Myrna Litt paid a quick visit to the El Captain Theatre in Hollywood on Monday and shares with us a few photos: “G-Force” will be the next movie to be featured at the El Capitan Theatre beginning July 24th Some new merchandise inside the Soda Fountain and Studio Store A new Reyn …
The Wonderful World of Cellar
Tom Corless
From Brady MacDonald and the LA Times Travel Blog: Disney’s California Adventure will unveil new concept art this week at the Blue Sky Cellar preview center for the World of Color water show debuting in 2010. In the “Alice in Wonderland” sequence from World of Color, the Cheshire Cat’s face will be projected on a …
Halloweentime 2009 Spans The Universe
Anthony Yacullo
Two new additions have been added to the Disneyland Resort’s Halloween Time line-up according to our good friends over at the LA Times Travel Blog: Disneyland will add a “haunted” overlay to Space Mountain and a fireworks “spooktacular” for the Halloween season, theme park officials said. The “Halloween Time” event, which runs from Sept. 25 …
Time to Peel the Orange!
Anthony Yacullo
The Orange Stinger is now closed, and its makeover to Silly Symphony Swings will begin very soon. According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: The spiral-peeled orange that marks the skyline of Disney’s California Adventure will soon be gone. The Orange Stinger swing ride closes for good beginning Tuesday. It will be re-born as …
Animal Kingdom Vice President Moves To The Big Easy
Tom Corless
According to Jason Garcia of The Orlando Sentinel: One of Walt Disney World’s four theme parks is about to get a new head executive. Val Bunting, the Walt Disney World vice president in charge of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is changing jobs to become general manager at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. A Disney spokeswoman said the …
The World Famous Jungle Cruise Music Video
Tom Corless
It looks like the very talented Weird Al Yankovic has produced yet another masterpiece, this time a song and video that I think all of us will enjoy. His latest single is titled “Skipper Dan” and revolves around the Magic Kingdom’s classic attraction, The Jungle Cruise. This song will eventually be released on his next …
The World Famous Jungle Cruise Music Video
Anthony Yacullo
It looks like the very talented Weird Al Yankovic has produced yet another masterpiece, this time a song and video that I think all of us will enjoy. His latest single is titled “Skipper Dan” and revolves around Disneyland’s classic attraction, the Jungle Cruise. This song will eventually be released on his next album, believed …
Celebrate the 54th Anniversary of Disneyland!
Anthony Yacullo
Disneyland will be celebrating its anniversary as always this July 17th with a small little show in Town Square. From D23: On July 17 at 4:45 p.m., there will be a special 54th anniversary rededication moment on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland, with the Disneyland Band, the Mayor of Main Street, Mickey and Minnie Mouse …
Beaches and Egg-Cream?
Tom Corless
According to the Disney Parks Twitter, the Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is now serving breakfast options. Also according to the official twitter updates, the new “breakfast service features egg-bacon, pancake platters for adults and children”. We do not have any pictures of the service in operation yet, but will …