Josh Siegel’s 1/28/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Friday and has a number of newsworthy photos from around the park to share with us:

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The temporary Winnie the Pooh meet and greet in Fantasyland, no word on where this is going after the expansion is complete

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1/27/11 Fantasyland Expansion Video Update

WDWNT Reporters Banks Lee and Taylor Martina bring us the latest installment of our Fantasyland Expansion Video Updates, recorded on January 27, 2011 at the Magic Kingdom:

Zach Larson’s 1/15-1/18/11 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson roamed all over Walt Disney World last weekend and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us of all the latest happenings:

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New clothing at Hollywood Studios features characters with clapboards

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Tom Corless’ 1/15-1/18/11 WDW Photo Report

I was visiting Walt Disney World for the premiere of PIXAR Pals: Countdown to Fun and “Let the Memories Begin” last week and managed to find some time to take some newsworthy photos, so let’s take a look at what’s new around the parks:

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We begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gnomio & Juliet was going to be a Disney movie, now it’s just a Disney promoted movie…

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PIXAR Pals: Countdown To Fail?

The PIXAR Pals: Countdown to Fun parade debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Sunday, January 16th. To say that reviews of the “new” parade have been negative would be an understatement. Imagine Block Party Bash at full speed, without guest interaction, without a number of floats, with horrible choreography, and with the toy block floats … Read more

Video of “What’s New? What’s Next?” for Walt Disney World 2011

The Fantasyland Forest is now “New Fantasyland”, the Disney Dream is setting sail, and the memories have just begun at Walt Disney World! WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee brings us to the media presentation from January 18th inside the Mickey’s Philharmagic theater: .

Video of “The Magic, The Memories, and You” Castle Show Debut

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee attended the media preview of the new (and might we add incredible) “The Magic, The Memories, and You” castle show on January 18th at the Magic Kingdom and has a video of the “Let the Memories” begin centerpiece to share with us: Disney press release: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – In … Read more

Bulldozers Turning the Island into the Wharf

Demolition work has now begun on the former Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney as Hyperion Wharf is slated for completion in 2013. WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth was visiting what was left of the Island during the holidays and took the following photos, so keep in mind these were taken a few weeks ago:

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Most of the Motion building is gone already, but it was starting to come down in this photo

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Latest Walt Disney World Special Offers

While we don’t usually talk about the latest discounts at Walt Disney World, two new commercials are airing and we thought we would feature them. The first ad has been around for a little while but has returned for a new offer and the second add was first used at Disneyland last year: If you … Read more

Walt Disney World Burgers Get a Much Needed Makeover

We first reported on the new “gourmet” hamburgers at Walt Disney World last month, but now Disney is giving out official details via the Disney Parks Blog: We love to tell the story of Walt Disney World cuisine being so much more than hot dogs and hamburgers, but when you want a burger, well, you want … Read more

Walt Disney World Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Retro Merchandise

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson brings us our very first photo report of 2011 with a look at all of the new merchandise celebrating Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary in 2011. According to our sources, there is a lot more where this came from, this is only the first batch of clothes and collectibles hitting shelves this year to mark the milestone:

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Plenty of open edition pins available

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Bye-Bye Block Party, Hello PIXAR Pals!

The Block Party Bash came to an end on January 1st at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The parade/show was just approaching it’s 3rd anniversary at the park, debuting in March 2008 after a run at Disney California Adventure from May 2005 through January 2008. Luckily, Banks Lee was there for the final performance and captured it … Read more

WDWNT Network Introduces New Websites, Shows, & More for 1.1.11 Re-launch

When WDW News Today debuted in the Summer of 2007, the goal was to provide fellow Disney fans with news & information through creative content. 4 years later, the WDWNT Network is proud to continue these goals by officially re-launching today, January 1, 2011. With new websites, podcast segments, original programming and events made for … Read more

Disney World Unveils Plans to Reduce Wait Times

From Bonnie McCarthy of WalletPop.com: In an era lived at the speed of 4G, the Imagineers at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., have spent the past year establishing systems and park controls designed to prevent long lines and agonizing wait times from thwarting the buzz at the “Happiest Place on Earth.” If successful, their efforts … Read more

WDWNT Network presents the 4th Annual Christmas Podcast Parade

Have you heard this week’s WDW News Today Podcast? If you haven’t, here’s what you can expect: WARNING!!! – This show is a comedy show with no education value what-so-ever. You will not learn anything, get any trip planning advice, or hear the history of any attraction. If you don’t have a good sense of … Read more