Tom Corless Starting in January of 2012, Walt Disney World will be the place to race some of the world’s most exciting exotic cars (or you can just ride-along if you don’t have the guts). Located at Walt Disney World® Speedway in Orlando, Florida, Exotic Driving Experience features supercars by Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi and Porsche. Exotic Driving Experience gives YOU … Read more
In this report from Josh Siegel, we check-in at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, specifically focusing on the plethora of displays for Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom that have popped up, the continuing work on New Fantasyland, and some other construction projects around the resort:
Monorail Peach!
Disneyland already has put out a press release about the changes to “The Magic, The Memories, and You!” projection show: Those holiday memories might even appear in the nightly “The Magic, The Memories, and You!” show on the façade of “it’s a small world” in Disneyland park. A new segment of the show, specially added for the … Read more
From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid is one of several attractions currently under construction in the New Fantasyland expansion of Magic Kingdom Park. This is a very exciting time as various elements are currently being installed in the attraction. Walt Disney Imagineers are currently putting the finishing … Read more
Well, talking Mickey Mouse made his way to Florida last night with a short test period at Town Square Theater during the Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Disney has released a short video of the test: He was only out for about 30 minutes last night, but is already causing quite a stir amongst guests. Don’t worry … Read more
While everyone seems to be complaining that Downtown Disney no longer offers a district-to-district candy walk, the best kept secret seems to be Halloween festivities at Disney’s resort hotels. While this is not a complete list, we have uncovered the Halloween festivities for 13 of the Disney Resort Hotels at Walt Disney World. All of … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us (including a ton of New Fantasyland progress), so let’s take a look:
Caste Dreamlight installations looks just about finished
Event: Disney Theme Park Memory Challenge Game Premiere! Special Guest: Disney Design Group Artist, Quynh Kimball Event Date: Friday, November 11, 2011 Event Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm Event Location: Once Upon A Toy in Downtown Disney® Marketplace Disney Theme Park Memory Challenge is a new twist on the world’s most popular matching game. Collect matches … Read more
From Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog: I vividly recall the grand opening of Disney’s Pin Traders at the Downtown Disney Marketplace. I remember it well because I assisted with the grand opening celebration while serving as a Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador. The location, once known as the Captain’s Tower, was considered an icon for the … Read more
The next best thing to attending the 40th Anniversary festivities at the Magic Kingdom on October 1st or attending WDWCelebrations Project XL has to be watching this Martin smith video. All of the day’s special activities are featured, so sit back and enjoy a look back at a very special day in Walt Disney World … Read more
Festival of the Masters in the Downtown Disney Area November 11 – 13, 2011 The 36th Festival of the Masters is a vibrant open-air art festival in the Downtown Disney area. Featuring nearly 150 award-winning artists, discover why this world-renowned show is a much-anticipated annual event for Guests, artists, collectors and art lovers. Throughout … Read more
“The Magic, The Memories, and You!” is already getting a makeover after just 11 months, a holiday makeover. Available both during regular park evenings and those where Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is offered, the new show will be holiday themed. Disney currently has the show scheduled to begin performances on November 8th. No other … Read more
You read correctly: FASTPASS service will be tested for the Magic Kingdom’s afternoon parade over the next few weeks. Don’t worry, you won’t need a FASTPASS to see the parade, it really just lets you into a prime viewing area somewhere in the Hub in front of Cinderella Castle. The location will change a few … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson took a quick trip to Downtown Disney and Disney’s Hollywood Studio yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
There’s something new at Team Mickey…
From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: As work continues to bring the epic fantasy world of AVATAR to life at Disney Parks, filmmaker James Cameron and his Lightstorm Entertainment producing partner Jon Landau explored Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday with Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Imagineer Joe Rohde. “Getting the chance to roll … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Magic Kingdom on Friday and took a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us (Including New Fantasyland progress), so let’s take a look:
Some work being done to center street