Grand Marshall Pre-Parade Downsizing
Anthony Yacullo
It’s cost cutting time once again! Beginning this Sunday (August 17th), the Grand Marshall Pre-Parade to Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams will not have the dancers, Year of a Million Dreams banner, or Disney characters, & will just feature the Grand Marshall car with the chosen guests & the Mayor of Main Street riding in …
Food & Wine Fight
Tom Corless
Culinary greats will put their spatulas to the test in an elaborate cook-off Sept. 26-27 – during the opening weekend of the 13th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – in a quest to represent the United States at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest. Eight two-person teams will turn up the heat …
Picketing Pictures
Anthony Yacullo
The ever useful David “Darkbeer” Michael of MiceAge.com was on the scene outside the Disneyland Resort yesterday, as Unite HERE held their protest against the Walt Disney Company. Here are a few of his pictures showing this unfortunate event (and plenty more can be found on his SmugMug page): They marched from the Paradise Pier …
The Vineyard Room Officially Closing
Anthony Yacullo
Last week we shared with you the rumor that the Vineyard Room restaurant at Disney’s California Adventure may be closing, & sadly enough, that rumor was made official by Disney yesterday. According to the OC Register, the restaurant will permanently close on August 31st, 2008. Disney spokeswoman Betsy Sanchez said that “In the short term, …
32 Picketers Arrested Outside Disneyland
Anthony Yacullo
ANAHEIM, California – Cinderella, Snow White, Tinkerbell and other fictional fixtures of modern-day childhood were handcuffed, frisked and loaded into police vans Thursday at the culmination of a labor protest that brought a touch of reality to the Happiest Place on Earth. The arrest of the 32 protesters, many of whom wore costumes representing famous Disney …
Chris Lastrapes’ 8/14 Photo Report
Anthony Yacullo
Our new staff member Chris Lastrapes is at the Disneyland Resort today & tomorrow, & he’s got some pictures for us from his first day: The It’s a Small World logo sign is back… New colors once again folks Here are a few construction shots of It’s a Small World As previously reported, the Small …
New Walt Disney World Resort Discounts Now Available
Tom Corless
Here are some details on some new discounts Walt Disney World will be offering for those visiting in the fall this year: If guests purchase a provided 5-night, 6-day Magic Your Way package, they’ll get accommodations for five nights at a select Disney Value Resort or a select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort and a 6-day …
Monorail Orange Is Definitely at the Resort!
Anthony Yacullo
We now have confirmation that Monorail Orange did arrive at the Pongo parking lot yesterday, thanks to a couple of pictures from David “Darkbeer” Michael (plenty more of which are available on his SmugMug page):
Hotel Strike Tonight
Anthony Yacullo
You might wanna watch out if you’ll be at the Resort tonight, becuase Unite HERE Local 681 will be holding a protest to the Disney Company: Police to Arrest Mickey Mouse Clergy and Community Leaders to Join Hotel Workers and Supporters dressed in Disney Characters in Civil Disobedience WHO: Orange County Religious and Community Leaders, …
New Pavement, No New Music
Anthony Yacullo
Earlier this week we had reported that the planned repaving of Main Street that is to be done this winter was shortened from a 2 month job, to just a 2 week job. Well it now seems that it will last 4 weeks, which gives them time to fix up the areas in dire need …
A Deceiving Orange
Anthony Yacullo
Various reports have said that Monorail Orange arrived in the Pongo lot approximately an hour ago. Now we’re not sure if it really did arrive or not, however our new on the spot reporter Chris Lastrapes will be at the Resort tomorrow, & he’ll try find out the latest on the Monorails & the rest …
44 Days To Go!
Anthony Yacullo
Disney has put up a interactive countdown to Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. It has the same old descriptions as seen from year to year, & also has an old Official Disneyland Resort podcast on Halloween Time linked to. The only really interesting thing is that Golden Screams is not listed, which pretty much …
“That is Our Dino!!!”
Tom Corless
In case you didn’t get the Dinosaur attraction joke in the article title, here are some details on Downtown Disney’s newest resident: A two-story tall dinosaur is pictured August 13, 2008 being transported on a flatbed truck past a pedestrian crossing sign at the Downtown Disney entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake …
You Could Be Tinker Bell!
Anthony Yacullo
The Disney Auditions website is listing an audition for the 5 Disney Fairies characters, to be held this Sunday (August 17th), which ironically is the same day that Ariel’s Grotto is supposed to close. Seeking females with engaging personalities to portray Disney Fairies, the newest members of our character family. Face Character Look-alikes perform before …
Details on Tinker Bell Movie Passholder Event
Tom Corless
Registration for the Walt Disney World Passholder advanced screening of the Tinker Bell movie will be opening on August 19, 2008. The four screenings will take place on September 27 and 28 at 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM inside the Magic Kingdom, inside the Exposition Hall. You can register for the event If you have …
Electrosynthomagnetic In The 21st Century
Anthony Yacullo
We have a little update for you on the planned changes to Disney’s Electrical Parade. Sources are reporting that the Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Mine unit, as well as the entire Pinocchio unit, that was used in the parade when it was at Disneyland Park, will arrive backstage at the Resort sometime …
More Details on Disney World’s 40th Anniversary
Tom Corless
While we are still a little more than 3 years away from the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 2011, there are many rumors of new additions to the Disney theme parks that are becoming more and more likely. We have already told you about the plan to renew classic …
Monorail Orange Arriving This Week?
Anthony Yacullo
According to our friends over at Screamscape, Mark VII Monorail Orange should be arriving at the Pongo parking lot sometime between Wednesday & Thursday this week. From there it will be moved via a crane into the Monorail Roundhouse early Friday morning. However, various other reports have said that Monorail Orange won’t be arriving at …
Soarin & Star Tours 2.0 Almost Announced
Anthony Yacullo
Various sources around the internet, including Laughing Place, have said that new versions of Star Tours & Soarin’ Over California have been given the go-ahead internally by Disney, but of course not yet officially announced. The movie for Star Tours 2.0 should be about complete, seeing as it has been said that the attraction should …
Refurb Season Is Coming!
Anthony Yacullo
UPDATED @ 11:00AM We have a few more updates for you to the attractions refurbishment list. First up, over in Entertainment, for the week of August 25th, both Disney’s Electrical Parade & Fantasmic! will not be offered on the Monday through Thursday, due to a lot of kids being back at school. The following week, …
New Music, No New Pavement
Anthony Yacullo
Various reports are stating the planned repaving of Main Street USA this winter will now last only 2 weeks, as opposed to the originally planned 2 months. Instead of repaving the whole of the street, only areas in dire need of work will be fixed up. Also, Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams may be getting …
The End of the Pin Odyssey
Anthony Yacullo
Today is the last day for this year’s Summer Pin Festival, Mickey’s Pin Odyssey. This was a great event in my opinion, & I really hope next year’s one is just as good. Speaking of next years, Diz Pins have put up a little hint of what next year’s event could be: As we previously …
Temporary Dining Changes
Tom Corless
Some temporary changes to dining at the Magic Kingdom are coming during the busy free dining plan season. According to the DIS: TOMORROWLAND TERRACE On August 24, 31 and September 7 and 14, the Tomorrowland Terrace will be serviing a buffet dinner from 5:30 to 9:00pm. The menu will include Chimichurri Beef Loin carved to …
Fun Wheel, Silly Swings, & Pixie Hollow All Official!
Anthony Yacullo
Disney officials have confirmed 3 new “attractions” for the Disneyland Resort, according to the OC Register. Mickey’s Fun Wheel (the re-theme of the Sun Wheel), Silly Symphony Swings (the re-theme of the Orange Stinger), & Pixie Hollow (replacing the Ariel’s Grotto meet ‘n greet) are all now officially coming to the Resort! MICKEY’S FUN WHEEL: …
World of Disney New York Moving in 2010
Tom Corless
Some Disney related news coming out of New York today, the Walt Disney World Company owned World of Disney Store in New York City may be on its way off of Fifth Avenue: Walt Disney Co. announced Friday that it will not renew its lease for its World of Disney store at 711 Fifth Ave. …
Last Chance to Enter
Tom Corless
Today is your last day to enter and win a 4 night/ 5 day stay at a value resort at Walt Disney World as part of the WDW News Today Magical Memories Contest sponsored by Magical Travel (pretty long name). Be sure to head on over to the WDW News Today Community Forums right away …
Last Chance to Enter the Magical Memories Contest
Anthony Yacullo
Today is your last day to enter and win a 4 night/5 day stay at a value resort at Walt Disney World as part of the WDW News Today Magical Memories Contest sponsored by Magical Travel (pretty long name). Be sure to head on over to the WDW News Today Community Forums right away and …
Pinocchio’s New Neighbors
Anthony Yacullo
The latest Dateline Disneyland article on MiceAge reveals that work has begun to move the old crystal shop from Sleeping Beauty Castle into the old Geppetto’s Holiday Workshop store:
Stomp The Main Street?
Tom Corless
Seems Walt Disney World is about to hold a rather unusual special event later this month: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla – On August 29, the Walt Disney World Resort will quake as the first annual Disney Step Classic kicks off at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. High School and College Step teams will compete …
Disney US Postage Stamps Event, and More
Anthony Yacullo
There was an event held today in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for the 2008 series of Disney US postage stamps. Just my luck that I missed the event by a day, but David “Darkbeer” Michael did however attend, so here are a few of his pictures: So this is what the tent I saw …
MiceAge Disneyland News & Rumor Update
Anthony Yacullo
Mr. Al Lutz of MiceAge.com has put up another of his fabulous Disneyland Updates. Here’s a run-down of the juiciest things he talked about: As previously reported here on DLNT, McDonalds will be leaving the Disneyland Resort on September 2nd. The refurbishments of Harbor Galley & the Conostoga Wagon will entail the entire replacing of …
Talkin’ Timon
Tom Corless
Here is some video captured by our own John Corigliano of the new living-character head that Timon in Festival of The Lion King at Animal Kingdom is now sporting:
Image Gallery Photos Are Up
Anthony Yacullo
All of my 400 plus pictures from my latest trip to the Disneyland Resort are now up in our lovely Image Galleries. Some highlights are (as usual) plenty of pictures from Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams, some blurry ones from Fantasmic, the cover band Tomasina at the Tomorrowland Terrace, my usual character photos, & much …
DLR Photo Report – 8/5 & 8/6
Anthony Yacullo
I’m back from a lovely 2 day trip to the Disneyland Resort for my birthday & guess what that means… A photo report! There’s lots of images today, so let’s get to it: The theme park information sign is back out by all bag search booths When DCA opens, there’s 2 paths to go, Midway …
Minor Update: Sounds Late
Tom Corless
In a minor update, the refurbishment of Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew Carrey and Golden Age Souvenirs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been extended to include today. The attraction and the small shop are scheduled to re-open tomorrow with little to no major changes. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as more becomes available on this story.
Monsters Inc. Sequel and Attraction in Development
Tom Corless
It appears that Pete Docter and the people at Pixar are keeping busy working on some Monsters Inc. projects, according to IGN: The collective clever clogs over at Pixar are hinting that one of their most successful flicks —Monsters Inc. — could soon receive the sequel treatment. Speaking to MTV, Pete Docter, the director of the original, …
Star Wars: Last of the Big Figures
Tom Corless
With the news a few months ago that Disney did not plan on making anymore big figurines in the original size for the Walt Disney World Resort, you can expect the upcoming Star Wars/Disney Character big figures being released this fall to be the last hope for the collectibles. If you interested in purchasing any …
Full Details on New Dining Plan
Tom Corless
Here are the details on the new quick service dining plan Walt Disney World will be rolling out in 2009, provided by our good friends at Magical Travel: New! Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining The Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining includes Disney Resort accommodations, a Magic Your Way Ticket and a Disney Quick Service …
Electric Screams of Color: The Musical, This Christmas
Anthony Yacullo
Screamscape have posted a few interesting rumors from through-out the Resort, some of which we have already reported, but they give extra backing to what we have already said: Some improvements are slated to be made to the Electrical Parade for Summer 2009. First off it seems that the California parade will import a couple …
Hall of Presidents Changing Again
Tom Corless
It appears that one way or the other, some big changes are coming to the Hall of Presidents Attraction at the Magic Kingdom. It was just made official that the attraction will be closed for some major show changes from November 2008 until July of 2009. Despite that this refurbishment is now public information, what …
