“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
Jose Castillo’s 11/28/08 Epcot Update
Tom Corless
Here are pictures from the second day of Jose Castillo’s trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. On Friday, Jose visited Epcot: Another day dawns aboard Spaceship Earth… With rather long lines Jose got his funny photo posted somewhere in the middle of the ocean Over at the exit of Test Track, we’ll take another …
Celebrate the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Anthony Yacullo
While there isn’t a lot news going on at the moment, I thought I would post the new Holidays at the Disneyland Resort commercial, that features snow on Main Street, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, the Main Street Christmas tree, & It’s a Small World Holiday:
Jose Castillo’s 11/27/08 WDW Update
Tom Corless
Here is our first photo report provided by WDWNT’s Head Technician Jose Castillo. Here is what he saw during his first day trek through the world: The gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort A cool monorail tree inside the Fantasia shop Some work being done on top of the BVG store The tree outside the …
Hotel Package Deal Still Underway at Disneyland
Anthony Yacullo
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Through Dec. 11, you can get a fourth night free when you purchase a three-night Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel vacation package. Tickets are included with the special vacation package for as low as $235 per person for a family of four. This is one of the …
Adam Roth’s 11/26/08 Downtown Disney Update
Tom Corless
Our Orlando Reporter Adam Roth (of WDWCelebrations and Dreamfinder Forever) has provided us with a great update of what’s going on at the Downtown Disney District as of late. Here’s what’s new and notable: Contrary to popular belief, this place still exists To bring some life to the area, merchandise carts have been strategically placed …
Scavenger Hunt Rewards With Blue Sky Prize
Anthony Yacullo
DMC_Man on the WDWNT Community Forums sent us some pictures & a description of the new Muppet scavenger hunt going on at Disney’s California Adventure. Here is his description: On the website you help Kermit find all the missing Muppets who are scattered around California in 1937 because they were trying out Dr. Honeydew’s time …
More Info on Muppets Scavenger Hunt
Anthony Yacullo
Our very own Chris Lastrapes just did the online Muppet Scavenger Hunt & after completing it, he was given a pdf to print out & take with him to Disney’s California Adventure. You can find the pdf at this link (and play for yourself at DCA if you have the mind to).
Downtown Stage Construction
Tom Corless
WDWNT Photographer Steve Wieczorek provides us with construction pictures of the new stage at the Downtown Disney Marketplace:
Disney Abandoning Ship On Pirate and Princess Parties?
Tom Corless
From what we have been hearing the last few weeks (contrary to some other “reputable” websites), it appears that Mickey’s Pirate and Princess Party will not be happening in early 2009 at the Walt Disney World Resort. Even though some expected dates were rumored around the net, estimated 2009 attendance levels and “Pirate and Princess” merchandise sales …
National Thanksgiving Turkey “Going to Disneyland!” To Celebrate Presidential Pardon
Anthony Yacullo
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2008) – The National Thanksgiving Turkey will really have something to celebrate following today’s traditional Presidential pardon ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. “Pumpkin” and his alternate “Pecan” are going to Disneyland! It starts with a police escort to Dulles International Airport. Then the birds will “fly” First-Class on United Airlines …
Mothers Use Guerrilla Tactics at Secret Jonas Bros. Event
Anthony Yacullo
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: We at Around Disney didn’t find out until later that the Jonas Brothers were going to be signing copies of their new book, “Burning Up: On tour with the Jonas Brothers,” at Disneyland this morning, but they were there. Disney spokesman John McClintock said the semi-secrecy was on purpose. The …
11/24-25/08 WDW Update by Matt Paul
Tom Corless
Matt Paul has provided us with more pictures from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s see what happening at the world: Guest Relations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is decked out for the season Since I always get yelled at by High School Musical fans for a lack of coverage… we will …
Illuminations: Reflections of Early
Tom Corless
The Walt Disney World website has updated it’s January calendar with an interesting note about Epcot operating hours. It appears Epcot will be closing at 8:00 PM on Fridays from January 9th to April 3rd to non-Disney resort guests. This will make Illuminations: Reflections of Earth perform at 8:00 PM on those select evenings, with …
Where The Future Is Being Made Today!
Anthony Yacullo
From the Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder website: Greetings, Disneyland® Resort Annual Passholders! I am Dr. Bunsen Honeydew from Muppet Labs, where tomorrow is the future. We at Muppet Labs are all atwitter about our fantastic new invention — The Muppet Labs Time Rewinder™! Thanks to this amazing scientific breakthrough, we will soon be able to send …
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough Opens Tomorrow!
Anthony Yacullo
The interior of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, long closed to guests, will “reawaken” in time for Thanksgiving. A vibrant new version of the classic walkthrough attraction features colorful scenes of Aurora, her gallant prince, the evil Maleficent and other characters from the beloved fairy tale film. This revived Sleeping Beauty Castle “show” differs from …
11/23/08 WDW Photo Report By Matt Paul
Tom Corless
WDWNT Photographer Matt Paul has provided us with his first photo report from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. To start off this series, here is his first report from Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The tree outside the park along with a large film reel Some new decorations for Hollywood Blvd. since Block …
It’s Getting Cold Outside
Anthony Yacullo
As we head in to this holiday week, here are a few interesting happenings going on around the Disneyland Resort: The Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through is currently planned to open this Wednesday, November 26th. While this date could definitely change at any time, this is the most concrete date we’ve seen thus far. Air conditioning …
WDWNT Podcast Episode 69 Now Available for Download
Tom Corless
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jason Diffendal, Kyle Duffield, Matt Paul, Kelly Russo, Brian Martsolf, Mike Remy, and Jose Castillo 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 …
Disneyland Park Photo Report – 11/22/08
Anthony Yacullo
I have returned from another trip to the lovely Disneyland Resort, just going into Disneyland Park. Let’s take a look at some of the happenings going on right now around the park: New Christmas billboards at the Mickey & Friends Tram Station. Monorail Blue passing by the Disneyland main entrance. The new snowflake structures atop …
40 Years of The Haunted Mansion
Anthony Yacullo
Disneyland is going to be holding a big event for the 40th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion on 9/9/09. Here are some of the products being released, & some info on the events: Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary Merchandise Event Date: 09-09-09 Location: Disneyland® Resort The Plot Thickens. . . After five husbands and five untimely deaths, the …
A WDWNT Weekend Update
Tom Corless
I thought I would take this time to address a few short subjects in one post just to make sure everyone is caught up on what’s going on with WDW and WDWNT right now: -We have opened our fantastic poll allowing you to choose what you think are the 20 biggest moments in the history …
Myrna Litt’s 11/19 Nighttime Shots
Anthony Yacullo
Here are a collection of some of Myrna’s favorite nighttime shots from around the Disneyland Resort from her trip on Wednesday: It’s a Small World Holiday continues its holiday light-up tradition this year. Absolutely stunning! The full castle lighting ceremony will debut tonight. A look up Main Street towards Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle. The LED …
Myrna Litt’s 11/19 Photo Report Part #2
Anthony Yacullo
Here is the second part of Myrna’s photo report, featuring some non-Small World related updates: The new snowflake structures atop of the Disneyland turnstiles. There’s just some basic garland on the Main Street Train Station. It’s a shame that it doesn’t get anything more. The stunning Main Street Christmas tree.
Myrna Litt’s 11/19 It’s a Small World Holiday Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Myrna Litt was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday for the first day of soft openings for It’s a Small World Holiday & has sent us in some great pictures of the classic attraction which has finally re-opened at Disneyland: The Holiday clock ceremony. The new boats running through the attraction before guests were let on. …
Barack Obama is Going to WDW — And Maybe Disneyland Too
Anthony Yacullo
According our friends over at the LA Times Travel Blog: President-elect Barack Obama will soon take his place among the 43 previous commanders-in-chief at Walt Disney World and may join Abraham Lincoln and George Washington at Disneyland. (Story updated below.) Disney hopes to entice Obama to record an address for his animatronic likeness, which will be …
The Whirl Takes A While
Tom Corless
It appears the project of completely replacing all the track and refurbishing all the vehicles for the Primeval Whirl roller coaster attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was a bigger project than originally expected. The attraction has been closed since early September and was supposed to re-open on November 16th, however, that did not happen. The ride is …
Some Very Interesting Rumors…
Anthony Yacullo
The latest Disneyland Update on MiceAge as always provides a great look at what could possibly be coming to the Disneyland Resort in the near future. Let’s take a look through some of the more interesting details brought up in this update: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln could very well be coming back in 2010, …
Happy 80th Birthday Mickey!!!
Tom Corless
Since there doesn’t seem to be any news to report, I’d figured we take a moment to mark the historical importance of today. On November 18, 1928, Mickey Mouse made his grand debut in the now classic cartoon short “Steamboat Willie” at the premiere in New York City. Without this cartoon and the creation of …
Christmas Comes to Epcot
Tom Corless
WDWNT Photographer Steve Wieczorek has provided us with a picture of the Christmas Tree at Epcot which is now up and ready for the Holidays Around the World:
Free Character Breakfast and Special Hotel Savings
Anthony Yacullo
Our lovely sponsors over at Magical Travel have sent us in this new discount available when booking your trip to the Disneyland Resort: Free Character Breakfast and Special Hotel Savings Book now to receive one free Disney Character Breakfast and special hotel savings when you buy a 3-night or longer Disneyland® Resort vacation package with …
10 Years of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Tom Corless
Jose Eber has sent us a few great photos of the Gingerbread House inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort which is just about ready for the rush of customers who will be buying treats from inside it this year: Donald Duck is opening a present above this window Hard to believe it has been ten years …
Holiday Economy
Anthony Yacullo
It seems that the poor economy in this country is finally starting to hit the Disneyland Resort, as we have received word that a majority of DCA’s regular Christmas decorations will not be put up this year. The regular garlands on the San Francisco buildings will not be put up, & neither will the oversized …
Jose Eber’s 11/15/08 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
Here is another fantastic photo (and video) report by WDWNT Photographer Jose Eber from his latest trip to the world: Refurbishments on the Fantasyland facades has now moved on to Pinnocchio’s Village Haus Work is now 100% complete on the new Liberty Square Bridge, no more work in the waterways Christmas has now taken over …
Adam Roth’s 11/14 Mini-Photo Report
Tom Corless
Our own Adam Roth of WDWCelebrations has provided us with a short photo report looking at the refurbished Fuel for Thought exhibit at the exit of Test Track at Epcot: Not all that much has changed here since the walls went up They cleaned up the exhibit quite a bit, certainly more floor room now …
Celebrate New Adventures at the Disneyland Resort!
Anthony Yacullo
Disneyland’s latest official podcast is quite a treat. It features a look at all of the new & upcoming attractions to the Disneyland Resort in this last leg of 2008. Covered are the Blue Sky Cellar, High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!, Pixie Hollow, the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough, & Holidays at the …
Steve Wieczorek’s Very Merry Christmas Party Photo Report
Tom Corless
We here at WDW News Today would like to welcome Steve Wieczorek to the staff as another official WDWNT photographer. His first photo report for us comes from the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year: Nutcrackers around Town Square. Disney actually does celebrate Thanksgiving! And now look at Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. …
First Look at Christmas Lighting
Anthony Yacullo
The first look at the new Main Street Christmas Tree & lighting of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle for this year is given by Access Hollywood. They featured a great segment on this tonight, & it’s now available to view on their website for those of you who missed it. You can watch that video HERE.
The Merriest Of Holiday Celebrations Make Spirits Brighter Than Ever At The Disneyland Resort
Anthony Yacullo
ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 11, 2008) – When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays, there’s no place like the Disneyland Resort, the Merriest Place on Earth. From November 21 through January 4, the annual Disneyland Resort holiday celebration will be more dazzling than ever. Guests will enjoy the return of the …
Passholder Tour Experience
Tom Corless
I’ve been hesitant to post the following news since registration for this event has closed once already and could close again at anytime. The event I’m speaking of is a 25 minute Walt Disney World Annual Passholder only tour of the Superstar Television Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, home to the upcoming American Idol Experience …
