Electrosynthomagnetic In The 21st Century
Anthony Yacullo
We have a little update for you on the planned changes to Disney’s Electrical Parade. Sources are reporting that the Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Mine unit, as well as the entire Pinocchio unit, that was used in the parade when it was at Disneyland Park, will arrive backstage at the Resort sometime …
More Details on Disney World’s 40th Anniversary
Tom Corless
While we are still a little more than 3 years away from the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 2011, there are many rumors of new additions to the Disney theme parks that are becoming more and more likely. We have already told you about the plan to renew classic …
Monorail Orange Arriving This Week?
Anthony Yacullo
According to our friends over at Screamscape, Mark VII Monorail Orange should be arriving at the Pongo parking lot sometime between Wednesday & Thursday this week. From there it will be moved via a crane into the Monorail Roundhouse early Friday morning. However, various other reports have said that Monorail Orange won’t be arriving at …
Soarin & Star Tours 2.0 Almost Announced
Anthony Yacullo
Various sources around the internet, including Laughing Place, have said that new versions of Star Tours & Soarin’ Over California have been given the go-ahead internally by Disney, but of course not yet officially announced. The movie for Star Tours 2.0 should be about complete, seeing as it has been said that the attraction should …
Refurb Season Is Coming!
Anthony Yacullo
UPDATED @ 11:00AM We have a few more updates for you to the attractions refurbishment list. First up, over in Entertainment, for the week of August 25th, both Disney’s Electrical Parade & Fantasmic! will not be offered on the Monday through Thursday, due to a lot of kids being back at school. The following week, …
New Music, No New Pavement
Anthony Yacullo
Various reports are stating the planned repaving of Main Street USA this winter will now last only 2 weeks, as opposed to the originally planned 2 months. Instead of repaving the whole of the street, only areas in dire need of work will be fixed up. Also, Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams may be getting …
The End of the Pin Odyssey
Anthony Yacullo
Today is the last day for this year’s Summer Pin Festival, Mickey’s Pin Odyssey. This was a great event in my opinion, & I really hope next year’s one is just as good. Speaking of next years, Diz Pins have put up a little hint of what next year’s event could be: As we previously …
Temporary Dining Changes
Tom Corless
Some temporary changes to dining at the Magic Kingdom are coming during the busy free dining plan season. According to the DIS: TOMORROWLAND TERRACE On August 24, 31 and September 7 and 14, the Tomorrowland Terrace will be serviing a buffet dinner from 5:30 to 9:00pm. The menu will include Chimichurri Beef Loin carved to …
Fun Wheel, Silly Swings, & Pixie Hollow All Official!
Anthony Yacullo
Disney officials have confirmed 3 new “attractions” for the Disneyland Resort, according to the OC Register. Mickey’s Fun Wheel (the re-theme of the Sun Wheel), Silly Symphony Swings (the re-theme of the Orange Stinger), & Pixie Hollow (replacing the Ariel’s Grotto meet ‘n greet) are all now officially coming to the Resort! MICKEY’S FUN WHEEL: …
World of Disney New York Moving in 2010
Tom Corless
Some Disney related news coming out of New York today, the Walt Disney World Company owned World of Disney Store in New York City may be on its way off of Fifth Avenue: Walt Disney Co. announced Friday that it will not renew its lease for its World of Disney store at 711 Fifth Ave. …
Last Chance to Enter
Tom Corless
Today is your last day to enter and win a 4 night/ 5 day stay at a value resort at Walt Disney World as part of the WDW News Today Magical Memories Contest sponsored by Magical Travel (pretty long name). Be sure to head on over to the WDW News Today Community Forums right away …
Last Chance to Enter the Magical Memories Contest
Anthony Yacullo
Today is your last day to enter and win a 4 night/5 day stay at a value resort at Walt Disney World as part of the WDW News Today Magical Memories Contest sponsored by Magical Travel (pretty long name). Be sure to head on over to the WDW News Today Community Forums right away and …
Pinocchio’s New Neighbors
Anthony Yacullo
The latest Dateline Disneyland article on MiceAge reveals that work has begun to move the old crystal shop from Sleeping Beauty Castle into the old Geppetto’s Holiday Workshop store: Anthony Yacullo
Stomp The Main Street?
Tom Corless
Seems Walt Disney World is about to hold a rather unusual special event later this month: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla – On August 29, the Walt Disney World Resort will quake as the first annual Disney Step Classic kicks off at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. High School and College Step teams will compete …
Disney US Postage Stamps Event, and More
Anthony Yacullo
There was an event held today in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for the 2008 series of Disney US postage stamps. Just my luck that I missed the event by a day, but David “Darkbeer” Michael did however attend, so here are a few of his pictures: So this is what the tent I saw …
MiceAge Disneyland News & Rumor Update
Anthony Yacullo
Mr. Al Lutz of MiceAge.com has put up another of his fabulous Disneyland Updates. Here’s a run-down of the juiciest things he talked about: As previously reported here on DLNT, McDonalds will be leaving the Disneyland Resort on September 2nd. The refurbishments of Harbor Galley & the Conostoga Wagon will entail the entire replacing of …
Talkin’ Timon
Tom Corless
Here is some video captured by our own John Corigliano of the new living-character head that Timon in Festival of The Lion King at Animal Kingdom is now sporting: Tom Corless
Image Gallery Photos Are Up
Anthony Yacullo
All of my 400 plus pictures from my latest trip to the Disneyland Resort are now up in our lovely Image Galleries. Some highlights are (as usual) plenty of pictures from Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams, some blurry ones from Fantasmic, the cover band Tomasina at the Tomorrowland Terrace, my usual character photos, & much …
DLR Photo Report – 8/5 & 8/6
Anthony Yacullo
I’m back from a lovely 2 day trip to the Disneyland Resort for my birthday & guess what that means… A photo report! There’s lots of images today, so let’s get to it: The theme park information sign is back out by all bag search booths When DCA opens, there’s 2 paths to go, Midway …
Minor Update: Sounds Late
Tom Corless
In a minor update, the refurbishment of Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew Carrey and Golden Age Souvenirs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been extended to include today. The attraction and the small shop are scheduled to re-open tomorrow with little to no major changes. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as more becomes available on this story. Tom …
Monsters Inc. Sequel and Attraction in Development
Tom Corless
It appears that Pete Docter and the people at Pixar are keeping busy working on some Monsters Inc. projects, according to IGN: The collective clever clogs over at Pixar are hinting that one of their most successful flicks —Monsters Inc. — could soon receive the sequel treatment. Speaking to MTV, Pete Docter, the director of the original, …
Star Wars: Last of the Big Figures
Tom Corless
With the news a few months ago that Disney did not plan on making anymore big figurines in the original size for the Walt Disney World Resort, you can expect the upcoming Star Wars/Disney Character big figures being released this fall to be the last hope for the collectibles. If you interested in purchasing any …
Full Details on New Dining Plan
Tom Corless
Here are the details on the new quick service dining plan Walt Disney World will be rolling out in 2009, provided by our good friends at Magical Travel: New! Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining The Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining includes Disney Resort accommodations, a Magic Your Way Ticket and a Disney Quick Service …
Electric Screams of Color: The Musical, This Christmas
Anthony Yacullo
Screamscape have posted a few interesting rumors from through-out the Resort, some of which we have already reported, but they give extra backing to what we have already said: Some improvements are slated to be made to the Electrical Parade for Summer 2009. First off it seems that the California parade will import a couple …
Hall of Presidents Changing Again
Tom Corless
It appears that one way or the other, some big changes are coming to the Hall of Presidents Attraction at the Magic Kingdom. It was just made official that the attraction will be closed for some major show changes from November 2008 until July of 2009. Despite that this refurbishment is now public information, what …
Refurbishment Updates
Anthony Yacullo
We have a couple more updates to the attractions refurbishments list. First up, it looks like the Harbor Galley, Conostoga Wagon, & Burger Invasion refurbishments wont last as long as we originally thought. The refurbishments will start on September 2nd & end on September 26th. It looks like they’ll all just get new menus, & …
Monday in the Parks Picture Update
Anthony Yacullo
Let’s take a look at some of the various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Monday in the Parks column on MiceAge: The new ticket prices went into effect yesterday In addition to the water playground in the Bountiful Valley Farm that we reported was closed last Friday (and it still …
WDW Photo Update 8/1-8/3/08
Tom Corless
UPDATED @ 11:32PM EST WDWNT is back from another of his lovely weekend trips to the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look through some of his most newsworthy pictures: The Laugh floor seems to be loosing power :) The brand new top for City Hall has been lowered into place after 7 months …
American Idol Experience Auditions
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World have put out a casting call for hosts, judges, and audience warm up personalities for the upcoming American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here are the details: Walt Disney Entertainment is seeking Hosts, Judges, and comedic audience warm up hosts, for the opening cast of its newest attraction, The American Idol …
The Vineyard Room Closing?
Anthony Yacullo
Various reports have been going around saying that the Vineyard Room restaurant in the Golden Vine Winery section of Disney’s California Adventure may possibly be closing, permanently or not, on August 31st. Please do keep in mind that this is in no way confirmed, & it just pure speculation at the moment, but we’ll be …
DisneyGeek DLR Update
Anthony Yacullo
Let’s take a look at some of the various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from the latest DLR Update on DisneyGeek: The sign, minus the logo, is out from behind tarps, which brings me to something interesting… On the left is the sign as it was before the refurb, on the right the …
Walt Disney World Provides New Offerings for 2009
Tom Corless
More details on some new packages and resort offerings for 2009 Walt Disney World vacations have become available and here is what we have been able to gather thus far: -The quick service Dining Plan will be available for 2009, and will offer guests two quick service meals and two snacks per person, per night. …
Honey, I Shuttered the Magic Eye Theater
Anthony Yacullo
Rumors are floating around saying that Honey, I Shrunk the Audience could possibly be closing after Labor Day, & there are 2 possible reasons as to why: Disneyland is seriously looking at cutting down on the money spent, by closing shows during the slow season, & this seems to be stretching to Honey now, as …
More Price Increases
Tom Corless
It appears that Walt Disney World Resort ticket prices are not going to be the only thing that will become more expensive August 3. It looks like theme park parking prices will be raised from $11 to $12 this Sunday. These price changes have been an annual tradition at Walt Disney World the last few years and …
Ticket Price Changes Official
Tom Corless
From the Orlando Sentinel: Disney announced increased ticket prices Friday afternoon that push the cost up 5.6 percent to $75 for the basic one-park, one-day ticket for adults and children age 10 or older. The old price, $71, is still in effect today. The price of a basic ticket for children ages 3-9 will rise …
Gepetto’s 3 Fairies
Anthony Yacullo
For those of you who are fans of the Three Fairies Crystal Shop in Sleeping Beauty Castle, that closed this past Saturday for conversion into the disabled room for the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through, don’t dread. For the store will be moving in some form or another to the shuttered Gepetto Holiday Shop next to …
Disney Trip Planning Live! This Sunday
Tom Corless
Next Program on August 3, 2008 from 8-10pm EDT Ever wished that you could have your Disney trip planning questions answered instantly? Now here’s your chance when WDW News Today, Disneyland News Today, and Magical Travel present the first edition of Disney Trip Planning Live on August 3, 2008. The show will be hosted on …
Disneyland Raises Ticket Prices
Anthony Yacullo
According the OC Register, Disneyland will be raising it’s ticket prices once again, from $66 to $69 for adults & $56 to $59 for children. “We offer great values for guess who enter our world class resort and enjoy up to 16 hours a day of fun including attractions, parade and other entertaining spectaculars,” said …
Court of Christmas Angels
Anthony Yacullo
We’ve heard from various sources that the Court of Angels in New Orleans Square (which is located near the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean) will soon be home to New Orleans Square’s Christmas Shop. The current Christmas store is located right next door to the Court of Angels, & this would be an expansion …
See Within Your Mind… Lots of Refurbs!
Anthony Yacullo
As August has arrived, that means November is now available on Disneyland.com’s Calender, so it’s once again time for some changes to the attractions refurbishments list. First up, the It’s a Small World refurbishment has long been rumored to end on November 28th, & we finally have official confirmation from Disneyland.com’s Calender that It’s a …