Guardians of the Galaxy Cast Revealed at SDCC'13

During the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend, the cast of the Guardians of the Galaxy was fully revealed. Up until recently, only Chris Pratt was officially on board as Peter Quill, aka Star Lord, but the rest of the cast “officially” appeared in person. They include Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Karen Gillian (with newly shaved … Read more

Whedon says Avengers: Age of Ultron Will Not Include Hank Pym (Ant-Man)

Whedon has some big things in store for Avengers: Age of Ultron. The biggest thing? No Hank Pym (Ant-Man) the creator of Ultron. How can a movie about the homicidal A.I. Ultron, created by Hank Pym not involve his original creator? Well Joss had some things to say: “We’re crafting our own version of it … Read more

Gone, But Not Forgotten: SpectroMagic

I was going to write about something else for the first of what will be a recurring column here on WDWNT The Magazine, our Gone but not Forgotten series, but when the official word finally came last week that the beloved SpectroMagic parade would indeed be “retired” permanently (read: destroyed), I knew I would need … Read more

Ready for Your Close-Up? New T-Shirts Arriving at Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney World Resort is rolling out a new line of t-shirts late this Summer! The new artwork, due to arrive in the coming months, will feature several t-shirts for boys and adults. The t-shirts for boys will showcase close-up images of Mickey Mouse and Buzz Lightyear. The adult shirts will include close-up images … Read more

Christmas in July! Epcot's 2013 Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages Now Booking

It’s difficult to be thinking about the Holiday Season now, during the heat of the Summer, but the Walt Disney World Resorts are now booking Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages for 11/29/13 – 12/30/13! The Candlelight Processional show is a stunning reading of the Christmas story, presented by a Celebrity Narrator, accompanied by a choir … Read more

Long Lost Friends Week Returns to the Magic Kingdom July 15th-21st

Recently, the Disney Parks Blog conducted a poll to see which long-lost characters their readers would like to see make an appearance at the Magic Kingdom. The results are in, and the readers chose: From “Robin Hood” — Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Prince John From “Chicken Little” — Chicken Little and … Read more

ESPN Films to Offer Sneak Preview at D23 Expo

ESPN Films to Offer Sneak Preview at D23 Expo By Joshua Hall If you’re like me, sports are an integral part of everyday life. I wake up in the morning and check out the latest sports news on my phone while still lying in bed. Next, I get ready for the day and enjoy a cup … Read more

WDWNT: The Magazine - A Disney Animation Legend Remembered

A Disney Animation Legend Remembered By Joshua Hall When I say Pixar, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Maybe the hopping lamp or the rubber ball with the star on it? Better yet, who comes to mind? How about Steve Jobs, the man who funded PIXAR when it became an independent … Read more

D23 Releases Images from Walt Disney's Personal Camera

D23 Releases Images from Walt’s Camera By Michael Truskowski I have never really spent much time in the D23 website despite being a charter member. I just didn’t find a whole lot of content that was interesting. But Disney has finally addressed this with a revamped, members only section of the website. Don’t want to join … Read more

New Mickey Video Website and App

Are you a fan of Mickey Mouse? If you are reading this blog, I will go ahead and assume that you are. This past week Disney announced a new website and mobile app featuring both new and classic Mickey Mouse shorts. Both the app and the website are nicely laid out and are easy to … Read more

WDWNT: The Magazine - Arrow Dynamics: Disney's Coaster Partner

Arrow Dynamics: Disney’s Coaster Partner by Michael Truskowski Arrow Dynamics is a name that is well know to coaster lovers, but many Disney fans may be unaware of the fact that Arrow was instrumental in the creation of Disneyland. Throughout its history, Arrow redefined theme park attractions and helped jump-start the modern coaster boom that … Read more

WDWNT: The Magazine - Fantasia: Music Evolved Announced for Xbox One

Fantasia: Music Evolved Announced for Xbox One by Michael Truskowski Technology is a funny thing. A new iPhone comes out every year, and your new computer is replaced the day after you buy it, but the video game consoles are now closing in on a decade on the market. The 7th generation consoles (Xbox 360, … Read more

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Coming To Magic Kingdom in 2014

Just announced out of The Walt Disney World Resort is a new parade coming to The Magic Kingdom in Spring 2014. Festival of Fantasy Parade will bring a celebration of New Fantasyland to the whole park with fantastic new floats, vibrant costumes, and new music that will feature classic Disney songs plus a new parade … Read more