A Softer Side of Indy
Anthony Yacullo
From the OC Register: A softer side of Indiana Jones is coming to Disneyland. During an interview this week, Glenn Kelman a Disney Entertainment Productions senior show director, said that direct hits choreographed into the “Secrets of the Stone Tiger” and the related Adventureland stunt show will be taken out. Kelman said there are three …
No More Pleasure On This Island
Tom Corless
From the Orlando Sentinel: The six nightclubs at Pleasure Island will soon shut down, as Walt Disney World redevelops the adult-focused district at Downtown Disney. BET SoundStage Club, Mannequins Dance Palace, 8Trax and three other nightclubs that have for years catered largely to young, single adults — rather than to Disney’s bread-and-butter family market — …
Dateline Disneyland Picture Update
Anthony Yacullo
Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge: A peek behind the construction walls outside the old Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough For about a couple of weeks now, Power City in Innovention’s Project Tomorrow hasn’t been operating And the Future Choice Stations …
MintCrocodile’s 6/26 DLR Update
Anthony Yacullo
Staff Photographer MintCrocodile was also at the Disneyland Resort yesterday, & he managed to find a few things that I didn’t snap: The golden apple is back at the entrance to Snow White’s Scary Adventures The new menu at the French Market A new wait time sign outside Pirates of the Caribbean First High School …
DLR Pictorial – Part 2: 6/24-6/26
Anthony Yacullo
Now here’s the second part of my pictorial, covering Tuesday the 24th, through Thursday the 26th: Here are a few more shots of the Innoventions Dream Home Plaza Pavilion behind tarps Now let’s take a look at the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries! Here’s the pointless photo spot The new, awesome, Secret of the …
American Idol Experienced
Tom Corless
I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!: Singer David Cook, who was recently crowned “American Idol” champion on the popular television show, poses during a break in shooting June 26, 2008 in a Los Angeles recording studio. A crew from Walt Disney World in Florida taped video segments with Cook to utilize in “The American Idol Experience” …
DLR Pictorial – Part 1: 6/23
Anthony Yacullo
I’m back from a wonderful 4 day trip to the Disneyland Resort, which included checking out the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries, & of course Toy Story Midway Mania. Let’s start this pictorial off with my pictures from Monday: Sign for Toy Story “Midway” Mania in the Esplanade The Adventure Roadmap was handed out …
Disney-Pixar’s Wall-E
Tom Corless
Besides loving the Disney Parks, most of the staff here at WDW News Today are big fans of all the Disney and Pixar animated films. As most of you know, Disney and Pixar’s newest film, Wall-E, opens in theaters everywhere June 27. In honor of this release, we have assembled a number of videos to watch …
It’s Opening Again!!!
Tom Corless
From disneypins.com, some news on the release of the long-awaited Toy Story Mania opening day pin: Walt Disney World® Resort released their Opening Day 2008 pin today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. Alex Maher also created the artwork for this pin. Below is an image of the new merchandise location near the attraction which opened this past …
Hollywood Studios and Epcot Update
Tom Corless
Our good friend EpcotServo has finally returned with a new photo update featuring some of the new happenings around Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When you head over to his update, be sure to take a look at the now completed Pixar Place meet-and-greet, the Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian exhibit, and the new quick service food …
Pixie’s Anyone? Or How About an Arabian Adventure?
Anthony Yacullo
After speculation on the net arose stating that Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular would not be returning after the 3 month Hyperion refurb starting in Sept, I found auditions for the show on the Disney Auditions website. There are 3 listed. One for singers, actors and puppeteers on July 21, 2008 at 10am at the Screenland …
WALL-E Struts his Stuff Down the Brown Carpet!
Anthony Yacullo
On Saturday, June 21, 2008, the newest Disney*Pixar Animation Studios movie premiered, WALL-E. Courtesy of a Special Update on MiceChat, we provide for you a lovely video of WALL-E making his Grance Entrance debut. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5im0hqsuIRo[/youtube] Anthony Yacullo
Journey Into Narnia….Finally
Tom Corless
The Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has finally opened for some previews before it opens officially this Friday. Studios Central picked up some great photos of what can now be considered the park’s newest attraction, and you can see them all HERE. Tom Corless
We Did It!!!
Tom Corless
Thanks to all who voted for us in the Disney Links Web Awards, leading to our gold award!!! I think it fits our site well, so lets enjoy our spoils: Did we ever tell you how much we like you??? Tom Corless
Pixar Place Opens Wide For Food (And Guest Flow)
Tom Corless
Studios Central has some great pictures of a finally wall-less Pixar Place area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The small shop and Hey-Howdy-Hey Take Away locations are now both open, even though the store hasn’t received all the new Toy Story Mania merchandise yet (still missing some planned merchandise, should be for sale by this fall). …
Details on The American Idol Experience
Tom Corless
Our good friend Jim Hill over at jimhilllmedia.com has put up a great article today giving away some of the details on how the new American Idol Experience attraction will run once it opens officially at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in January 2009. Jim goes through most of he details for this attraction in the article, …
Podcast Episode 48 Now Available for Download
Tom Corless
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, John Corigliano, Justin Heyman, Denise Hafto, Kelly Russo and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. Sit back, relax, and enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this edition of …
I’m On The Road Again!
Anthony Yacullo
I’m going to be at the lovely Disneyland Resort from Monday to Thursday this week, so I’ll obviously be unavailable to post. Hopefully Tom Corless & SparkyLD will step up & post a few things while I’m gone. Don’t worry though, because I’ll be back on Friday with the usual DLR Pictorial, at least 3 …
TSMM Single Rider Line
Anthony Yacullo
It seems that the Single Rider line for Toy Story Midway Mania has been set up earlier than we original thought. We’re not sure if it’s being used yet, but it’s definitely there. Picture by BCC Anthony Yacullo
DisneyGeek DLR Picture Update
Anthony Yacullo
Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from the latest DLR Update on DisneyGeek: A sign for the Adventure Roadmaps Some Downtown Disney coupon thing The popularity of Toy Story Midway Mania is rubbing off on the rest of the Pier A pin trading cart for the upcoming …
DCA News
Anthony Yacullo
We have a couple of pieces of news from the 2 newest DCA Pixar attractions to go over. First off, the Pixar Play Parade has returned to its (almost) original form. The entire a Bug’s Life float is now completely back. However, the order of the floats has changed slightly. The Ratatouille & a Bug’s …
From The Biggest City To The World
Tom Corless
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg poses with Mickey Mouse at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. June 20, 2008. Bloomberg was at Walt Disney World Resort taking part in the first annual “Excellence in Action” education reform summit, presented by The Foundation for Excellence in Education. The foundation was launched in …
MouseTimes Innoventions Dream Home Update
Anthony Yacullo
The latest MouseTimes.com DLR Pictorial offers the best look so far at the new Innoventions Dream Home. Here are a few of MouseTimes’s photos from the Dream Home: An interactive racing game One of the new rotating stages (where Tom Morrow previously was)… This is the only one finished as far as I know One …
Only $99!
Anthony Yacullo
The Summer Fun Pass, 3 Days For $99 ticket offer is now on sale to all Southern California residents! David “Darkbeer” Michael managed to get these scans of the tickets: For more information on the 3 Days For $99 offer, click here! Anthony Yacullo
Food and Wine Looks So Fine
Tom Corless
Savory samplings from around the world will be on the menu during the 13th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Sept. 26 – Nov. 9, 2008 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The popular six-week-long culinary extravaganza showcases celebrated chefs and vintners, cooking demonstrations, wine pairings and live entertainment. Conveniently, …