UPDATED: Humbug Entertainment Cuts
Anthony Yacullo
Merry Christmas everyone from the weather appropriate England! Unfortunately, the news I have for you today isn’t all that warming, especially if you’re a fan of entertainment at Disneyland. Yes, quite a lot of Disneyland’s entertainment offerings will be getting either reduced showings, or will be going on hiatus. Over at Disneyland Park, as previously …
Robert Ashburn’s 12/21 Magic Kingdom Update
Tom Corless
Robert Ashburn of Figment’s Media.Net and FTN has provided us with some his trip to the Magic Kingdom on Sunday. Let’s take a look at some newsworthy items using this new gallery option: Space in Tomorrowland being prepared for Stitch’s Supersonic Dance Celebration that will debut in the Spring The old Skyway building is also …
WDWNT Live! Episode 5 LIVE NOW!!!!
Anthony Yacullo
Join us now for our 5th live interactive program from WDW News Today, Disneyland News Today, The Disney Pincast, and Your Ear to the World. On this live show #5, we will be taking your calls and providing some special segments along the way. Be sure to join us from 9-11pm EST this Sunday for …
Celebrating 25 Years Of Holiday Magic
Anthony Yacullo
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. and ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 17, 2008) – Silver Bells ring for the Silver Anniversary, as Disney Parks celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade this December 25 on ABC-TV. Hollywood’s biggest names and Disney’s most beloved characters will bring the holiday magic home in song and …
Brian Martsolf’s December 2008 WDW Update
Tom Corless
Our good friend Brian Martsolf (of Big Brian’s Disney Page) has provided us with some photos taken during Mousefest 2008, so lets take a look: The Viking play ship outside the Norway pavilion at Epcot is now completely gone This is about the only remnant Tom Corless
News & Rumor Round-up
Anthony Yacullo
I have been informed of some very interesting news & rumors of what could be happening (or is going to happen) at the Disneyland Resort in the very near future: Construction should be beginning on World of Color sometime during the upcoming week, weather permitting of course. The first signs of work will be near the …
Chris Lastrapes 12/19/08 WDW Update
Tom Corless
Chris Lastrapes from Disneyland News Today is now visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and has provided us with some photos from his trip, so let’s take a look: Tickets were available for the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on that evening, but are sold out for tonight’s final party. The Magic Kingdom in it’s …
Myrna Litt’s 12/18 El Capitan Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Myrna Litt visited the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood yesterday, & reports back to us with the following pictures: Set-up for the world premiere of Bedtime Stories, which comes out December 25th, 2008. A message outside the theatre from Ariel to keep the ocean clean. The box office. Now for a look around the adjoining …
Backstage Pass – Winter 2008
Anthony Yacullo
Yesterday, I got the Winter edition of the Backstage Pass Annual Passholder newsletter, & I took the time to scan the newsletter in for you guys today. For bigger versions of the images bellow, just click on them: Anthony Yacullo
25 Years of Parades on the 25th
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World is celebrating 25 years of the Christmas Day Parade this year and has released a small article about the milestone and this year’s edition: In a way, you could say that it really all started back in 1950, when Walt Disney was welcomed into homes around the country on Christmas Day, appearing …
Back to the Future with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Tom Corless
Even though I typically save the “Back to the Future” name for our segment on the WDW News Today Podcast, I thought it was a fitting title for a post relating to an interesting item I found yesterday. While cleaning through some papers, I found some pamphlets from the 1993 edition of the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas …
DLNT News Roundup
Anthony Yacullo
I have a few things I wanted to let everyone know about that I’m wrapping up into this one post. Firstly, Disneyland is now offering a monthly payment plan for annual passports: ANAHEIM, CALIF, December 15, 2008 – As Disneyland Resort celebrates the holiday gift-giving season, a newly launched Monthly Payment Program for Annual Passholders …
Matt Paul’s 12/14 Magic Kingdom Report
Tom Corless
Matt Paul was at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday to attend the Very Merry Christmas Party, and shares with us some very interesting photos: A huge vending location of some kind is rising up behind the construction walls in the location of the former fry wagon You can see fixtures for signage and an awning in this …
DLR Photo Report – 12/14/08
Anthony Yacullo
I had a lovely, yet cold day at the Disneyland Resort yesterday, & I have tons of photos for you, in a much higher quality I might add! Let’s hop to it: The new snowflake structures at the entrance to Disneyland. Main Street USA in its holiday finest. The beautiful Main Street Christmas tree. Advertisement …
The Magic of Disney Vinylmation
Tom Corless
After a few months of delayed products and an already cancelled pin collection that was available for a very short period of time back in the summer, Disney Vinylmation pieces are ready to invade the Walt Disney World Resort with a kick-off event: Event: Vinylmation Pre-Release Party Guest Artists: Disney Design Group Artists: Randy Noble, Dan …
WDWNT Weekend Update
Tom Corless
A few interesting developments from the last few days to note in this mixed-bag report: -Matt Paul is reporting that the Mickey Mouse float in the Disney Dreams Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom has been removed from the parade to be converted to the opening float for the latest version of the parade that will …
Jose Eber’s 12/13 American Idol Update
Tom Corless
WDWNT Videographer Jose Eber has provided us with a picture of what we may be seeing the cast members wearing at the upcoming American Idol Experience attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Jose has also provided us with a short video of the exterior of the Superstar Television Theater he took a few days ago in both normal …
Myrna Litt’s 12/11 Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
It’s once again time for a photo report from our very own Myrna Litt. Let’s get in to this rather large batch of photos: Various holiday treats available at the Resort. Wait times haven’t got that bad yet. The fountain & bubbling effects at Pixie Hollow weren’t working, revealing the tubing beneath. Now for a …
Playing Catch Up
Anthony Yacullo
I just wanted to take the time to go through a few interesting posts that have been put up on the OC Register’s Around Disney blog in the past few days, as it really is a slow time for news. The first article deals with the interactive Muppet scavenger hunt at Disney’s California Adventure: Disney recently launched an …
Plan on Celebrating Without Space
Tom Corless
I just received the 2009 Disney Parks Vacation Planning DVD in the mail yesterday and here are some notes on what I found inside: -The package and DVD is littered with balloons, it looks like a seasonal overlay of the 2008 DVD, very similar: -The WDW brochure inside has also been updated for the celebration: -More interestingly, this brochure features …
Shaking Up the Celebration
Tom Corless
Even though we are just about three weeks away from the beginning of the “What Will You Celebrate?” campaign at the Walt Disney World Resort, we have already had a major change in plans. Now don’t panic just yet, it’s actually quite a positive one. Instead of taking the same exact concept that Disneyland park …
Department 56 Closing
Anthony Yacullo
Along with the upcoming closure of Club Libby Lu, Department 56 in Downtown Disney will be closing after the holiday season. The closing is due to the filing for bankruptcy of the store’s parent company, Lenox Group. This comes after the store recently cut itself in half, now creating space for 2 new tenants. Due to …
“Sounds” Seasonal
Tom Corless
Not only did the “Sounds Dangerous starring Drew Carey” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios close for an unannounced refurbishment yesterday that will span through the 13th of December, it now seems the attraction will only be operating seasonally at the park. The most recent closure of the attraction is to allow some finishing touches on the American …
Matt Paul’s 12/5-12/6/08 WDW Photo Update
Tom Corless
Our very own Matt Paul attended this weekend’s Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade tapings, and reports back to us with these photos: This Friday and Saturday were days for Walt Disney World Christmas Day parade taping Dream Along With Mickey performed on a slightly modified stage for the later performances These red curtains were …
WDWNT Podcast Episode 71 Now Available for Download
Tom Corless
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, Denise Hafto, Brian Martsolf, Chris Lastrapes, Adam Roth and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the Walt Disney World Resort. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer …
Happy Birthday Walt
Tom Corless
As I’m sure many of you are aware, today is Walt Disney’s 107th birthday. December 5th always feels a little special, there’s just something about knowing that the greatest visionary the entertainment world will ever know was born on this day 107 years ago. Walt and his company have invented and re-invented the industry again …
Happy Birthday Uncle Walt
Anthony Yacullo
As I’m sure many of you are aware, today is Walt Disney’s 107th birthday, a day that really calls for celebration through-out the Disney online community. Of course with-out this man, none of the Disney parks, or our favorite Disney films would of been made. And if you’re reading this site, I’m sure you are …
Myrna Litt’s 12/4 Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
So soon after a photo report from Chuck, we have a photo report in from Myrna! Let’s get to her photos: Another look at the Candlelight Processional stage. Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle. Anthony Yacullo
Chuck Canzoneri’s 12/3 Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Chuck Canzoneri managed to sneak in another trip to Disneyland before his vacation to Walt Disney World next week, so let’s get to his pictures: Set-up for the Candlelight Processional stage in front of the Main Street Train Station. Anthony Yacullo
Make a Difference: Vote and Donate
Tom Corless
Since there was no news today, I wanted to bring up two items. First, something cool, and then something far more meaningful: -Voting for the 20 Biggest Moments in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is going to close this Friday at Midnight and I just wanted to make sure you have all been able to vote. If …
Disney’s Pro Candy Cane Rollers Create Confection Perfection
Anthony Yacullo
From the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: No job is all fun, even when you work at a place called the “Candy Palace.” When you’re in the business of making candy canes at Disneyland, you’d better be prepared for 100-degree heat, exacting craftsmanship and the scrutiny of crowds. “I’ve been making candy canes at Christmas …
WDWNT Toys For Tots Holiday Drive
Anthony Yacullo
We here at the WDWNT Network family of websites have teamed up with Toys for Tots to raise our goal of $500 to help spread a little holiday joy to kids around the world who don’t have anything for Christmas, get a little christmas joy under there tree. We are of course not forcing anyone …
SHAG Does The Haunted Mansion
Anthony Yacullo
A lot more of SHAG’s art pieces for the Haunted Mansion 40th anniversary next year have been unveiled. Here are a few of my personal favorites: You can find many more of SHAG’s upcoming Haunted Mansion pieces by following this link. Anthony Yacullo
Special Shopping Event for Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World has just announced a very special sale that will be taking place on Saturday, December 13th at the World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace just for annual passholders and Disney Vacation Club members: Shop unbelievable savings of up to 50% off select merchandise at the World of Disney® Store in the …
Backlot Budget-Cuts
Tom Corless
It was made official on the Walt Disney World website that the Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closed for a refurbishment from January 4th through February 28th, 2009. It is rumored that during this time they will be testing and installing an automated spiel to replace the Cast Members who actually …
Chuck Canzoneri’s 11/27 Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
I’d like to welcome back Chuck Canzoneri to Disneyland News Today, now in a new role of site photographer! Let’s get to his first photo report for us from Thanksgiving Day: Pictures of the pardoned turkey parade. Anthony Yacullo
A Christmas Fantasy Kicks Off For The Holidays
Anthony Yacullo
From the OC Register: ANAHEIM – The awe on children’s faces was apparent as they lined Main Street, Disneyland, to watch the first day of the Disneyland Christmas parade, which runs everyday until early January. That’s when Denny Newell, the park’s senior show director, will start planning for next year. With 17 custom-crafted floats and 120 …
WDWNT Podcast Episode 70 Now Available for Download
Tom Corless
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Kyle Duffield, Matt Paul, Kelly Russo, Chris Lastrapes, Jose Castillo and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this “Fiesta” …
Jose Castillo’s 11/29/08 WDW Photo Update
Tom Corless
Here is the final part of Jose Castillo’s photo update from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. On his last day, Jose visited two of the WDW parks with plenty to report: Beginning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the day The tree outside the park Some more decorations The Tree of Life …
“Commercial” Appeal
Tom Corless
Just thought we would take a moment to look at some recent commercials the Walt Disney World Resort has put together for a variety of topics: Holidays at WDW A more recent “What Will You Celebrate?” commercial 3-D Theaters on the Disney Cruise Line Tom Corless