“What Will You Celebrate?” Press Event Video
Anthony Yacullo
Here is a video from the press event announcing the “What Will You Celebrate?” campaign that will be hitting the Disney Parks on January 1, 2009. This video also includes a brief look at what we can expect for decorations and the Street Parties that will be held during this celebration. [youtube rJvpQwZAIXg nolink]
More “What Will You Celebrate?” News To Sink Your Teeth Into
Anthony Yacullo
As was stated yesterday, news (big & small) is continuing to come out about 2009’s “What will you Celebrate?” campaign at the Disney Parks. Here are some more details we have been able to gather: Disney will be stressing the idea of getting specially made cakes for your celebrations next year. Disneyland will begin selling …
Disney’s Pin Celebration Will Be Out For Summer
Tom Corless
In a shocking turn, the 2009 “Disney’s Pin Celebration – The Museum of Pin-tiquities” event will be held at Epcot from June 26th through the 28th. This is a departure from the usual time the event is held, which has been every September since 2002. The only time this event was held in a different …
Enter to Win a Sneak Preview of Tinker Bell!
Anthony Yacullo
Similar to what is being done over at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Annual Passholders can now enter to win a sneak preview at Disneyland of the upcoming Tinker Bell movie: Enter the Tinker Bell Annual Passholder Sneak Preview Sweepstakes to be one of the very first to see the all-new movie Tinker Bell before it …
Fortuosity Shop – Opening October 3, 2008
Anthony Yacullo
According to DisneyGallery.com: Fortuosity Shop features timeless treasures galore! On October 3, 2008, New Century Timepieces will re-open its doors as the new Fortuosity Shop. “The name of the shop was inspired by the opening song from The Happiest Millionaire,” says Walt Disney Imagineer and Director of Concept and Show Design, Kim Irvine. “We chose …
More Information on “What Will You Celebrate?”
Tom Corless
The details for the 2009 “What Will You Celebrate?” events at the Disney Parks are continuing to pour in: -The Disney Parks website has been updated with information about the new celebration already. You can view the altered website by going HERE. There is also a website devoted to just the 2009 celebration that you …
How Many Details Will We Get?
Anthony Yacullo
A couple more small details have come in for the new “What Will You Celebrate?” promotion: *Based on ticket prices at the Main Entrance ticket booth. Adults receive a birthday fun card in the amount of an adult ticket. Children ages 3-9 receive a birthday fun card in the amount of a child ticket. See …
More Information on “What Will You Celebrate?”
Anthony Yacullo
The details for the 2009 “What Will You Celebrate?” events at the Disney Parks are continuing to pour in: The Disney Parks website has been updated with information about the new celebration already. You can view the altered website by going HERE. There is also a website devoted to just the 2009 celebration that you …
“What Will You Celebrate?” Now Official
Tom Corless
Here is a press release from earlier today on all the details for next year’s new “Disney Parks” celebration: NEW YORK (Sept. 18, 2008) – Everyone who visits a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park on their birthday in 2009 can get in free, as Disney Parks embraces a newly identified …
“What Will You Celebrate?” Now Official
Tom Corless
Here is a press release from earlier today on all the details for next year’s new “Disney Parks” celebration: NEW YORK (Sept. 18, 2008) – Everyone who visits a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park on their birthday in 2009 can get in free, as Disney Parks embraces a newly identified family …
Heeeeerrrrreeee’s Luke!
Anthony Yacullo
Hey everyone, Luke Manning here… Bet you didn’t expect me! I’ll be back on the Disneyland News Today Staff as the Lead News Reporter, due to both time issues, & that I decided I would still like to be involved with the site. So to welcome me back, here are a couple of the last …
Suddenly Swiss Shut-down
Tom Corless
The Swiss Family Treehouse at the Magic Kingdom unexpectedly closed today for a refurbishment that is now scheduled to continue through the end of the month. With such a sudden unannounced closure, we can only guess that something was discovered to be wrong with the classic walk-through exhibit that has forced it to close for repairs on …
Not-So-Scary But Ever-So-Cool
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World has launched a new interactive website just to distribute details to guests on the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties at the Magic Kingdom, currently taking place on select evenings until the end of October. The website features the popular “Boo-To-You” theme song from the party’s parade as well as narration from a ghostly …
Muppets Move Out For Halloween Time?
Tom Corless
The Muppet Vision 3D attraction at Disney’s California Adventure may be experiencing some kind of Halloween layover this year, according to the current Disneyland Resort refurbishment schedule. The attraction is currently scheduled to be closed from September 16-24 and November 3-11, 2008. These two refurbishments sandwich the Halloween Time celebration at the resort, leading us …
DVC Resort Fact Sheets
Tom Corless
Here are some fact sheets released by Disney on the two newest Disney Vacation Club projects announced today: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a Disney Vacation Club Resort, will complement the strong horizontal lines of the original resort while adding its own unique touches, including a fireworks viewing deck, a rooftop lounge, a lakeside pool …
Vacation Club Concepts
Tom Corless
Here are some concept art and press pictures released for the new DVC projects at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa for the Walt Disney World Resort. Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa:
Bay Lake Tower and Treehouses Now Official
Jason Diffendal
DVC members received an email this morning from “Deevy See, the First Lady of Disney Vacation Club,” with “the big announcement” including a link to this YouTube video. The email also mentions that viewers will see the new resort on an upcoming Travel Channel special “Season of Disney: Disney’s Best Kept Secret” to be aired …
Important Announcement Regarding Disneyland News Today
Tom Corless
Over the last few weeks, the staff of WDWNT has been seriously discussing the future of the Disneyland News Today Podcast and website operations. These discussion have led to a number of important decisions, the most pressing being the departure of Luke Manning and some of the staff members who appeared on the weekly Disneyland …
Podcast Episode 59 Now Available for Download
Tom Corless
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jason Diffendal, Jose Castillo, John Corigliano, Chris Lastrapes and Luke Manning 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 this back to school …
Bagless in Disneyland
Anthony Yacullo
Taking a cue from Walt Disney World, Disneyland is now testing out a bagless line at the security checkpoints, which basically means that if you do not have a bag, you don’t have to wait in the bag search line. I personally think this is a great idea, & I hope that it becomes more …
2008 Halloween Time Tour
Anthony Yacullo
Just an FYI for everyone, that the Halloween Time Tour is being offered once again this year, from September 26th through October 31st. 2 tours will be held daily, dispersing at 5:15pm & 5:30pm, with 20 people per group. The cost of the tour is $59 per person (Annual Passholders get a discount which takes …
Miley Cyrus Sweet 16 Tickets Sold Out
Anthony Yacullo
According to the OC Register: You probably figured it was going to happen sooner rather than later, but Disney spokesman John McClintock confirmed today that tickets for Miley Cyrus’ birthday bash at Disneyland sold out this week. Five thousand fans — or their parents — forked over $250 for the privilege of hanging out with …
Toy Story “Medical” Mania
Tom Corless
The following report has been posted by MickeyNews.com: Though it’s getting rave reviews from park guests, if you have certain health conditions it may not be right for you. “We expected it to be relatively gentle and similar to the Buzz Lightyear ride in the MagicKingdom, but once we got on it we were surprised …
Sun Wheel Refurbishment Pushed Back Once Again
Anthony Yacullo
It’s appears that the Sun Wheel did not in fact close down on September 11th. We had announced that the refurbishment was pushed back to start on September 29th, 2008, however the start & end date this time have both been pushed back. The refurbishment will now start on October 13rd, & last all the …
Myrna Litt’s 9/11 Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Myrna Litt is back with another excellent, yet small photo report. Here are a few updates from the Resort on September 11th: The Town Square flag was held at half mast to honor the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. A look at some of the Halloween merchandise & displays inside Frontier Mercantile. The Golden …
Tables in What???
Tom Corless
In a rather unexpected turn of events, Disney is changing the name of the well-liked Disney Dining Experience to “Tables in Wonderland”. The announcement also comes with some details on special events cardholders can experience during the 2008 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: On the occasion of the 13th annual Epcot International Food & …
Myrna Litt’s 9/5 Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
I’d like to welcome our newest staff member, Myrna Litt to Disneyland News Today. She will regularly be at the Disneyland Resort to bring us the latest photo updates. Here is Myrna’s first ever photo report for DLNT from September 5th: Disneyland was empty at Noon on the 5th. The Carnation Cafe bathrooms have re-opened …
Interesting Boats with Interesting Views
Anthony Yacullo
Here are a couple of interesting updates from our friends over at Screamscape: I’ve been informed that the previously listed Pirates month long rehab of Pirates one scheduled for Mid October has been delayed until sometime in early 2009. On a fun note however, the next time you in pirates see if you can spot …
Yey, Anniversary Pins!
Anthony Yacullo
John Rick of the Central Jersey Disney Pin Traders & The Disney Pincast attended the Pin Trading University event at Epcot in Walt Disney World this past weekend, & took a couple of pictures of some interesting upcoming pins at the Disneyland Resort. Let’s take a look at them: Pins for the 15th anniversary of …
The Villas At Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Tom Corless
Paperwork was filed by Disney that officially christens the new north wing of the Contemporary Resort as “The Bay Lake Tower”, and home to the Disney Vacation Club “Villas at Disney’s Contemporary Resort”. A formal announcement should be made within a month, and then sales should begin sometime shortly thereafter. Until that time, you can peruse the …
Tuesday Got a Little Less Fun
Anthony Yacullo
Some sad news from the OC Register: Hundreds of Disney cast members are spending their first Tuesday at work without a beloved and perennial guest. Nicki Fotia, 26, of Anaheim, a former cast member at Disneyland, called Around Disney this afternoon to report that Timothy Storms, 48, of Huntington Beach – known around Disneyland as “Mr. …
John Rick’s WDW Photo Update 9/5-9/7/08
Tom Corless
WDWNT is back with another photo report from the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s start this report at the Magic Kingdom: Some lovely pumpkin decorations next to the Mickey floral. A beautiful pumpkin Mickey floral. Mickey’s face is colored with actual pumpkins. The Minnie Mouse statue from the hub is missing. Donald in a Davy …
Goodbye Golden Dreams! Good Riddance HSM2!
Anthony Yacullo
Let’s take a look at some of the lovely photos of David “Darkbeer” Michael from yesterday, that include the last showing of both Golden Dreams & High School Musical 2: School’s Out, among other things: The Hyperion Theater is now listed as closed on the DLR Information Board near at the security check-points (albeit being …
WDWNT Live! Episode 3
Anthony Yacullo
This edition of WDWNT Live! is over, but don’t worry, because the episode will be available for download on not just Disneyland News Today, but also WDW News Today this Saturday. Episode 4 of WDWNT Live! will be held on November 2nd, with Episode 5: A WDWNT Christmas coming to you on December 21st.
Bye Bye HSM 2, Hello HSM 3
Anthony Yacullo
According to the OC Register: On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Disneyland will hold auditions for performers to be in a new street show titled High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!. The show is based on the upcoming movie “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”, which is set to release in theaters on October 24. …
DCA Preview Center Opening Pushed Back
Anthony Yacullo
According to MiceAge, the opening of the DCA Preview Center has been pushed back 1 month. There are a couple of factors as to why the date was pushed back. Firstly, Jay Rasulo should be announcing Magical Celebrations, the follow-up promotion to the Year of a Million Dreams on September 18th in New York. Secondly, …
DisneyGeek DLR Update
Anthony Yacullo
Our good friends over at DisneyGeek have put up another Disneyland Resort Update. Let’s take a look at some of the latest happenings through-out the Resort: Construction on the new bakery facility for the Disneyland Resort restaurants, near the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure. Now this list of unavailable attractions seems more right than what …
Dateline Disneyland Construction Update
Anthony Yacullo
The latest Dateline Disneyland article on MiceAge has a fine update on construction through-out the Disneyland Resort. Let’s take a look at some of the latest happenings: The King Triton & Ariel statues have been removed, as well as most of the current theming in Ariel’s Grotto. This is what has become of the turntable …
09/04/08 WDW Photo Update by Jason Diffendal
Tom Corless
Staff member Jason Diffendal of WDWCelebrations.com has provided us with some very interesting pictures from around WDW during his latest trip. Let’s take a look at a few newsworthy items: Starting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the new Night of Joy event logo has taken over the entrance billboard. I really like the new logo, something …
What’s This? New Halloween Outfits
Tom Corless
Here’s a quick look at the new costumes that Disney’s most famous couples will be sporting this halloween during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: Mickey and Minnie Mouse Donald and Daisy Duck
