David Smith We are happy to announce the release of issue 10 of WDWNT: The Magazine. As we turn our attention to winter in the parks, we take the opportunity to look at some of the Disney company offerings this year. First we head across the Pacific for a look at Hong Kong Disneyland. From there it’s … Read more
We are very happy to announce the release of issue 9 of WDWNT: The Magazine. This issue is a unique potpourri of topics that are sure to interest Disney Park fans of all types. In this issue look back at the impact that Steve Jobs had on the Disney company, review the Project XL event, … Read more
Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney … and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney’s dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy … Read more
Not a lot of pictures from Day 3 yet, but here’s a few to start…
Handy Manny makes an appearance with Ernie D and Wilmer Valderrama
With the 2011 D23 Expo wrapping up right now, guests of this year’s event were notified via PA announcements that the next D23 Expo will be in 2013, keeping with the every two year schedule. Of course, WDWNT will be there to bring you all the announcements, news, and fun. However, our coverage of this … Read more
For those that couldn’t attend the Walt Disney Studios presentation during the 2011 D23 Expo, here is a summary of the movies that were discussed. Leading the presentation were Rich Ross (Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios), Sean Bailey (President, Production, The Walt Disney Studios), John Lasseter (Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios), and Kevin Feige (Producer and President, Marvel Studios).
Today, Disney released a short video showing just a few of the highlights of the various Pixar events going on at the D23 Expo. Scenes include the US Postal Service unveiling of the Pixar stamps, an extremely quick look at the Prep 4 Landing panel and merchandise, and a look at Cars 2 merchandise with … Read more
Here are some of the photo highlights from Day 2 of the D23 Expo…
Day 2 of the event was sold out, which meant large crowds
We are starting to see the flood of photo’s from the D23 Expo, so we thought we would share some of the photo highlights from Day 1…
Tow Mater out early to welcome D23 Expo attendees
From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: Ever wonder how Disney develops new attractions and experiences for its theme parks and resorts? Today, Tom Staggs, chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Bruce Vaughn, chief creative officer, Walt Disney Imagineering, took us on a behind-the-scenes look at the creative design process for the Magic … Read more
With the inaugural expo in 2009, Disney’s D23 Expo was established as the premier event for Disney fans, and is even called “The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.” For the 2011 D23 Expo, being held August 19th through 21st at the Anaheim Convention Center, WDWNT is bringing coverage of the event to all new heights. For … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve visited The Magic Kingdom on Sunday to catch the soft-opening of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. Let’s take a look at the “new” attraction:
LAUNCHING SPACE MOUNTAIN by David Smith I remember the countdown on the lift hill. That’s all. That is not entirely true; I also remember the screams reverberating through the queue line. I was seven at the time, and I was convinced that those screams represented the final moments of terrified people being flung off the … Read more
