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
Brandon Struve’s 3/29/10 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios just to see (or hear) Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carrey, since it is a seasonal attraction and only opens a few days a year. I think Brandon may have forgotten what Sounds Dangerous is. Anyway, here are some photos from Brandon’s latest trip to …
Matt Paul’s 3/27/10 Fantasyland Update
Tom Corless
Matt Paul made a visit to the Magic Kingdom a few days ago and has some photos of Fantasyland to share with us. While the larger construction projects for the Fantasyland Forest expansion have not begun, there is plenty going on in the area: Tree clearing behind Fantasyland is visible from the Walt Disney World …
Video of “World of Color” Fountain Testing
Tom Corless
DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes was able to catch some “World of Color” fountain testing on his latest trip to Disney’s Californai Adventure, and he even recorded a short video to share with us: Tom Corless
First Look at New Epcot Eateries
Tom Corless
The Disney Parks Blog offered a look at the new World Showcase restaurants in both Mexico and Italy earlier this week: As a pizza lover, I raved when we announced plans for an authentic pizzeria at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot but now I’m really craving a first slice after seeing what’s coming later this …
Stephen Thomas’ 3/19/10 DLR Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
DLNT Reporter Stephen Thomas made a trip to the Disneyland Resort back on March 19th and took a few newsworthy photos to share with us: GASP…. Anthony Yacullo
Summer Nightastic Heating Up
Tom Corless
Disney has updated the press release for Summer Nightastic to include the “Rock N’ Glow Dance Party” and the rather generic name for the new fireworks show that will run at the Magic Kingdom: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” will light up the streets of Magic Kingdom, headlining a season …
Matt Paul’s 3/25/10 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul’s trip to the Walt Disney World Resort continued on Thursday, and once again he has a number of photos to share with us: Blizzard Beach has re-opened from its annual refurbishment Tom Corless
Matt Paul’s 3/24/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul made a visit to the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has a few newsworthy photos of construction around the park to share with us: Work moves to the other side of the Walt Disney World Railroad Tom Corless
Extra Dining Hours at Epcot
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: Do you like the idea of an extra hour for dining in the evening at Epcot? Give it a try from March 28 through April 10, and let us know what you think — you can book your “extra hour” table at Coral Reef Restaurant, Garden Grill, or Le Cellier Steakhouse. Then get ready to …
Adam Roth’s 3/19/10 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Walt Disney World Resort on Friday, March 19th, and has a number of photos to share with us: Adam participated in the Annual Passholder free ride-along promotion at the Richard Petty Driving Experience Tom Corless
New Pool About to Spring Up in Saratoga
Tom Corless
From the Disney Parks Blog: Hi everyone…a cool new zero-entry feature pool will be ready for summer fun at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa — in 2011. It’ll take the place of one of the resort’s “quiet pools” at the Walt Disney World resort and will be nearly three times as big. I think it will …
A look at World Of Color Paper Animation
Iain
From the Disney Parks Blog: Paper and water don’t seem like an ideal match, but throw in animation and it works in a very cool way. One type of art form being considered for “World of Color” is paper animation. Local Glendale, California artist Megan Brain has created 3-dimentional paper sculptures of Disney characters that …
Toy Story Parking Open!
Iain
The new Toy Story Parking Lot located on Harbor Blvd. has opened. From the OC Register: The parking lot was built on land Disney bought 12 years ago with the intention of constructing a future theme park. For now, Disney has an agreement with the city to run a parking lot there for up to …
Disney Legend Fess Parker Passes Away
Tom Corless
From E! Online: The King of the Wild Frontier is gone. Fess Parker, the strapping star who played Davy Crockett in the hugely popular Disney television show of the 1950s, died today of natural causes at age 85, his family announced. The actor, whose classic roles also included the son-consoling dad in Old Yeller and …
The NEW DLNT Podcast Episode 10 (3/15/10) – Enhanced Edition
Tom Corless
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 10 (3/15/10) – Normal Edition
Tom Corless
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 …
Disney Legend Fess Parker Passes Away
Tom Corless
From E! Online: The King of the Wild Frontier is gone. Fess Parker, the strapping star who played Davy Crockett in the hugely popular Disney television show of the 1950s, died today of natural causes at age 85, his family announced. The actor, whose classic roles also included the son-consoling dad in Old Yeller and …
D23 First Anniversary Event Video
Iain
Here is a short video overview of the D23 First Anniversary Event held at Disneyland taken by our own Chris Lastrapes. John Lastrapes Jr.