TimPat McRaven 
“Our world was a storybook – a romantic fantasy.” – George Hurrell In the special exhibition, Lights! Camera! Glamour! The Photography of George Hurrell, the Walt Disney Family Museum steps outside of its expected area of concentration and finds itself right where it belongs. And while the allure of Hurrell’s photographic content may seem diametrically opposed … Read more
DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon 2” took Best Animated Feature honors at the 42nd Annual Annie Awards, presented by ASIFA-Hollywood, as some of feature and television animation’s brightest stars assembled at UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, January 31. The Best Feature, and the directorial award to the film’s Dean DeBois, are timely for artists and technicians … Read more
Before an invitation only crowd at Disneyland Park tonight, Tom Staggs, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts was joined on stage by Steve Davidson, executive for parades and spectaculars with Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment, as they revealed the entertainment line up for the park’s 60th Diamond Celebration that will debut May 22. A new fireworks spectacular … Read more
This Saturday the Hollywood branch of the Association Internationale du Film D’ Animation (ASIFA – Hollywood) will honor the best of 2014’s animated films at the 42nd Annie Awards held at UCLAs Royce Hall in Los Angeles. ASIFA-Hollywood, will also be honoring The Walt Disney Family Museum with a Special Achievement Award for its unique and significant impact on … Read more
The boarding opportunity has been extended for the Walt Disney Family Museum’s comprehensive exhibition, reflecting Walt Disney’s personal and professional interest in railroading. For those who haven’t seen the show or want another look, it will mercifully be extended until March 15. American railroading is certainly an allegory for Walt Disney’s personal and public life. He arrived at … Read more
“All Aboard!” None of Man’s mechanical inventions seem more alive than a train. Especially a steam train. They breathe. It’s easy to see why a young Walt Disney became enamored with railroading. His hometown of Marceline, MO, was a division point for the the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway where trains could take on fuel, water, … Read more
This occasional WDWNT column hopes to highlight the borrowed buildings of the Disney Theme Parks and their direct antecedents. We hope to encourage appreciation and discussion of Park architecture, and to showcase the power of the original buildings and their emulations. There were big questions to be answered when Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle was being designed. One was what to call … Read more
On a warm, moonless fall night in Southern Cal, an older gentleman in a crumpled fedora steps off a bus and shuffles through the darkness toward the bright lights in the distance. He passes through a small security check-point, but the small package under his arm draws no attention. He glances off to the left, and … Read more
This occasional WDWNT column hopes to highlight the borrowed buildings of the Disney Theme Parks and their direct antecedents. We hope to encourage appreciation and discussion of Park architecture, and to showcase the power of the original buildings and their emulations. The Prime Inspiration for the building acting as the entryway for The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: A natural successor to Disneyland News Today, the Disneyland Resort Report will be a re-occurring photo report and news series bringing you the latest from the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. In addition to this, each quarter, we will present a Disneyland Resort-focused episode of the WDWNT Podcast. We here at WDW News … Read more
Most the time in life one wouldn’t rave about a “lightly attended” party., but when the party is at Disneyland, that is, like many elements of Mickey’s Halloween Party, worth mentioning. But the light crowd isn’t for lack of trying. In fact it is intentional. So that’s different. And so is the fact that Guests … Read more
Disneyland’s long closed Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage re-opened on Saturday, September 27 after an almost 10 month closure. Many fans of the attraction feared it would not return, as rumors of a wholesale demolition and remaking of that area of Disneyland Park have been rife since the filming of a new Star Wars film began recently … Read more
Disney Theme Parks have made their name offering one of a kind experiences. Exploring Mt. Everest in search of an elusive Yeti, piloting a mission to Mars, being pilloried by pirates, or un-furtively spying “love’s first kiss.” These experiences are all of this world. They are inspired by humanity’s dreams, goodness, and sense of adventure. The same holds true … Read more
Welcome to Disneyland Park! Middlebrow at your service. Another day at the epicenter of paradise. Even in Southern California, summer is drawing to a close. Not that it is getting any cooler, but the kids are back in school and Park hours are shortening a bit, and the Annual Passholders have migrated back to the former orange … Read more
Hello! I am Middlebrow and I am your new Disneyland Resort Reporter for WDWNT. Going forward, you and I are going to try and keep up with all of the changes at the Resort as we head into the busy holiday season and the exciting Diamond Celebration next year. You can also bet that we will take some … Read more
“When he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun.” William Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet As the world learned of the passing of … Read more
