Adam Roth’s 10/25/08 Epcot Update
Tom Corless
Adam Roth was at Epcot today & has a photo report for us. So let’s get to it: New LED lights have recently been added to the earth globe in IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. The rest of these photos are all related to the upcoming Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, which opens to guests sometime …
Walls, Walls, and More Walls…
Anthony Yacullo
We received some very interesting new refurbishment dates, & I want to take the time here to go through some of them. First up, the walls around the Plaza Pavilion are scheduled to come down on November 7th, so we’ll finally see something nice in that corner of Main Street. It’s a Small World will …
Myrna Litt’s 10/23 Soda Fountain & Studio Store Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Myrna Litt was at the Disney Soda Fountain & Studio Store at the El Capitan Theater yesterday & snapped a few pictures for us. So here is our first ever photo report from the El Capitan: They were having a special event today for the High School Musical 3: Senior Year premiere, so the theater …
Pixie Hollow Opens at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
From the Orlando Sentinel: Tinker Bell and four new Disney fairies get a home at the Magic Kingdom this week when Walt Disney World opens up its new Pixie Hollow meet-and-greet attraction. The attraction is set to open Friday in Mickey’s Toontown Fair area, just in time to preview the release, also Friday, of the first …
Old Enemies and New Friends
Anthony Yacullo
Brady MacDonald over at the LA Times Travel Blog has posted exclusive sneak peeks at High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now! & Pixie Hollow, which are both scheduled to debut tomorrow: The new “High School Musical 3” parade debuting at Disney’s California Adventure on Friday features six new songs from the movie, including …
Celebrate Along with Mickey?
Tom Corless
The very popular Dream Along with Mickey stage show that currently performs in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom will be going under the knife in January for reasons that are still unconfirmed at this time. As part of a two week long rehab, it is rumored that the show will be receiving a few …
9/21/08 Jose Eber’s Contemporary Resort Update
Tom Corless
Work around Disney’s Contemporary Resort is really picking up with some major changes taking place over the last week. WDWNT photographer Jose Eber was there to share with us some of the new additions: The Resort map has been updated to include the upcoming Bay Lake Tower expansion. Officially Opens Fall 2009. However, there is …
Characters in the Choc Walk
Anthony Yacullo
Myrna has sent in a few more pictures from yesterday’s Choc Walk, covering the various characters that cheered on the guests from the sidelines: Flora, Fauna, & Merryweather. Flik & Atta. The Incredibles float from the Pixar Play Parade, along with some of the performers. Mr. Incredible. Mrs. Incredible.
Experience A Change of Plans
Tom Corless
As we reported a few weeks ago, the original plans for the American Idol Experience attraction coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2009 have been drastically changed. The ideas for the elaborate facade that were revealed in concept art earlier this year have now been scrapped, and the official attraction website now features the revised …
Myrna Litt’s 10/19 Choc Walk Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Myrna Litt was at the Disneyland Resort today to participate in the annual Choc Walk. Now I’m not really an expert on this event, so before we get to the pictures, here is Myrna’s description of what happened: I did the Choc Walk at Disneyland this morning. It was an early morning for me with …
Roll Up, Roll Up! New Games Coming to Paradise Pier!
Anthony Yacullo
According to various sources, the Midway Games over at Paradise Pier will in fact close down on October 27th, 2008 for their conversion over to the new Disney character themed games. The buildings housing the games will be re-themed into a similar Victorian style as that seen with Toy Story Midway Mania. The 4 games …
More Information on Goofy’s Sky School
Anthony Yacullo
According to the LA Times Travel Blog: Mulholland Madness — a themeless off-the-shelf roller coaster that earned Disney’s California Adventure its on-the-cheap reputation — will get a Goofy’s Sky School “refreshing” as part of a $1.1-billion effort to add a heavy dose of Mickey Mouse and friends to the under-performing theme park. Gone is the …
Myrna Litt’s 10/16 Photo Report – Part #2
Anthony Yacullo
As promised, here is the second part of Myrna Litt’s 10/16 photo report: Earlier than expected, the Paradise Pier lagoon has started to be drained. And as you can tell from the picture, another testing barge for World of Color is in the lagoon. The Sun Wheel is now closed for its conversion over to …
New Bay Lake Tower Brochure
Tom Corless
Jose Eber has sent in some pictures of a new brochure being handed out at all of the Disney Vacation Club information kiosks, on the all new Bay Lake Tower addition to Disney’s Contemporary Resort:
Two Cast Members Honored as 2009 Disneyland Resort Ambassadors
Anthony Yacullo
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 17, 2008 –- Before an audience of more than 1,000 Cast Members, media and former Ambassadors, Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier announced the 2009 Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team at Disneyland today. Cast Members Danielle DuBois and Quinn Shurian will serve as the 44th team to represent the resort and its Cast as …
Myrna Litt’s 10/16 Blue Sky Cellar Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
It’s time for a photo report from Myrna Litt, of the new Blue Sky Cellar in the Golden Vine Winery at Disney’s California Adventure: The entrance to the Golden Vine Winery has been modified with some slightly over the top Blue Sky Cellar signage. Displays on the back wall of the Blue Sky Cellar. This …
Radiator Springs Coaster
Anthony Yacullo
It looks like there might be a change in the planned ride system for Radiator Springs Racers, according to Screamscape: It’s been months since we’ve heard any kind of update about Cars Land, but the latest rumor sent in this week is a doozy. One of the big assumptions about the Radiator Springs Racers ride, …
First Details on the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
Anthony Yacullo
Brady MacDonald over at the LA Times Travel Blog has put up the first real guide as to what will be included in the “re-awakened” Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough when it re-opens this December. After watching the special feature on the original walkthrough from the Sleeping Beauty Plantinum DVD last night, it’s safe to say …
Blue Sky Cellar Unveils Exciting New Magic Coming to Disney’s California Adventure
Anthony Yacullo
ANAHEIM, Calif., October 15, 2008 – Nestled in the Golden Vine Winery at the base of Grizzly Peak in Disney’s California Adventure Park, the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar is a place where Guests will get an exclusive sneak preview of what is new and what is in store for the expansion of the …
First Pictures & Recap of the Blue Sky Cellar!
Anthony Yacullo
The first pictures from inside the new Blue Sky Cellar have popped up on the OC Register’s Around Disney Blog. Some of the concept featured inside we’ve seen, a lot we haven’t, so it’s definitely worth checking out. Our very own Myrna Litt will be at the Resort tomorrow for the first AP Preview day, …
Dreams of Time Changes & Hiatus’
Anthony Yacullo
While this certainly isn’t groundbreaking news, I thought I should mention that Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams will be getting temporary new times of 4pm & 7pm (opposed to the usual 3:30pm & 6:30pm times) beginning this Friday. This will last through October 31st & the original times will return the next day. Don’t forget …
Opening Day T-Rex Restaurant Video
Tom Corless
As promised, here is a short video from Jose Eber of the new T-Rex Restaurant, now open at the Downtown Disney Marketplace:
Drain That Lagoon Baby!
Anthony Yacullo
We now finally have a rough date on when the draining of the Paradise Pier lagoon (due to construction for World of Color) will begin, thanks to the guys over at Screamscape: As the park prepares to do construction work for the new World of Color show, I’ve been informed that they will begin to …
Disney Vault 28 Signing with Billy Martin
Anthony Yacullo
T-Rex Restaurant Now Open
Tom Corless
WDWNT Photographer and Videographer Jose Eber made a special visit to the Downtown Disney Marketplace today to see the grand opening of the new T-Rex Restaurant. Here are some pictures of the new “prehistoric” eatery: The interior is really well themed and has a shop inside much like the Rainforest Cafe’s. The complex is littered …
“Countdown to Extinct… I Mean Opening”
Tom Corless
The T-Rex Restaurant at the Downtown Disney Marketplace will be opening at 4pm today and our own Jose Eber will be there to cover the opening of the newest dining experience at the Walt Disney World Resort. Expect pictures and video of the “Prehistoric Family Adventure” later this evening.
New Hiring Brings New Content to WDWNT
Tom Corless
After a few issues led to the temporary closure of our WDWNTube Disney Parks Video Site over the weekend, we are proud to announce the addition of a new videographer and photographer here at WDW News Today. Matt Paul will be joining our team immediately, bringing a large collection of Walt Disney World videos with …
Amazing New DCA Concept Art
Anthony Yacullo
Posters with some lovely concept art have sprung up on the back side of the Blue Sky Cellar building, & there are some lovely pictures up on the DCA Project Tracker on MiceChat. There are 3 posters, one for Buena Vista Street, one for Paradise Pier, & one for Cars Land. At least one piece …
Important News Regarding The WDWNT Network
Tom Corless
Since WDW News Today debuted about 1 1/2 years ago, we have had a lot of fun providing you with news, information, and entertainment about various aspects of the Disney Parks. It is a rewarding job, but as with anything in life, there are some moments that are regrettable. Today, we experienced one of those moments. …
Boats, Cars, & Segways
Anthony Yacullo
Here are a few of the latest Disneyland Park rumors from our friends over at Screamscape: 10/3/08 – The latest rumor on the proposed new Matterhorn cars claims that any plans to retire the current trains in favor of a new fleet will have to wait until 2011 at this point, as it was not …
New DCA Concept Art
Anthony Yacullo
Here are 2 new pieces of DCA related concept art, plus the logo for the Blue Sky Cellar, released by Disney: Blue Sky Cellar logo. Concept art for the inside of the Blue Sky Cellar. New concept art for the Silly Symphony Swings, the re-theme of the Orange Stinger.
An Innovative Look at Innoventions
Tom Corless
A brand new website devoted to Innoventions at Epcot has opened to give guests an idea of what the mostly updated interactive expo has to offer. You can see this new website by going HERE. This opening of this site coincides with the recently updated Innoventions maps, which tell guests to visit the official website to continue their …
Miley Cyrus Sweet 16 Highlight Video
Anthony Yacullo
Here’s another new video related to the Miley Cyrus Sweet 16 event, which looks to be an official one from Disney, featuring various highlights from the night, as well as an interview with Miley: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj8e3jEnQaM[/youtube]
Christmas Angels
Anthony Yacullo
According to various reports, the Courtyard of Angels in New Orleans Square, as previously rumored, has been transfered over to a Christmas time store, selling what else but Christmas merchandise. We will try to get pictures of this new store for you later this week, so stay tuned.
Your Vacation is Calling
Tom Corless
Disney Parks will once again be offering a special Christmas Day perk to guests who are booking their trips in the near future: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — What could be more exciting than opening presents on Christmas morning? How about this: getting a call from Mickey Mouse announcing the gift of a 2009 Walt Disney World …
The Holidays Live On!
Tom Corless
I discovered two very interesting websites today while browsing the web: -Similar to the Halloween website we told you about a few weeks ago, the Walt Disney World Resort has set-up a pretty nifty site to promote the seasonal happenings around the resort in the 2008-09 holiday season. You can see the page by going …
ESPN Wide World of Sports
Tom Corless
We finally know the name, Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex will be becoming the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Here is a press release regarding the Walt Disney World sporting complex: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – With the sports tourism industry expanding by $200 million last year, Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex …
She Wants Her Mullet Back
Anthony Yacullo
Here’s a video from yesterday morning’s Good Morning America highlighting Miley Cyrus’ Sweet 16 event: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on4Qs6M9790[/youtube] All I can say is put the Princesses back on those Fantasmic barges!
MiceAge Disneyland Update
Anthony Yacullo
A treat I look forward to every other month is a Disneyland Update from MiceAge‘s Al Lutz. Al knows his stuff very well, & the articles always feature interesting information that usually comes to pass. Let’s take a look through some of the things spoken about in today’s update: DCA’s upcoming re-do has been split …
“Make it Blue?” and Other News From WDW
Tom Corless
Here is a collection of news stories now making the rounds regarding the Walt Disney World Resort: -Those famous toy guns that have been sold in Adventureland and Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom since opening day back in 1971 will be going through a rather large appearance change soon. Those guns that you probably either own or have seen …
