10/26/10 Fantasyland Expansion Video Update

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee brings us his second Fantasyland video update he recorded at the Magic Kingdom on October 26th. The video includes progress at the Mad Tea Party, Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid, “Be Our Guest” Restaurant, and a first look at what the new facade and queue for the Many … Read more

“Thunderbirds Are Go!” at the Magic Kingdom

In honor of Air Force Week in Central Florida, on October 26, the United States Air Force Thunderbird jets flew over Magic Kingdom, with some United States Air Force dignitaries being honored during “Celebrate a Dream Come True” parade. WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was there and captured the event in video:

C-3P0 to Pilot the Starspeeder 1000, Captain Rex will Return!

From Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald on the Disney Parks Blog: It was great to read your comments about the pilots of Star Tours on my last post. Some people really want to see Rex again in the new show. Others are excited about the introduction of the new character “Ace.” And then there are those who are speculating … Read more

Nick Corjay’s 10/24/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Nick Corjay visited Walt Disney World on Sunday and has a few newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look:

At the Magic Kingdom, work on Disney Clothiers rolls on

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Frank Brito’s 10/22/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Frank Brito took a visit to Epcot and the Magic Kingdom on Friday and has provided plenty of newsworthy photos to share from his trip:

Duffy at Stroller Rentals

Even by the stroller rentals you can buy a Duffy

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“World of Gaming” Opens with Appearances by “Phineas and Ferb” Characters

At 1PM ET this afternoon, the “Wonderful World of Gaming” opened inside Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney Marketplace. Phineas, Ferb, and Perry the Platypus mad a special appearance today only to commemorate the opening. Here is a video of the festivities from WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee:

Video of “Tangled” Play and Greet at the Magic Kingdom

After being delayed for 9 days, the “Tangled” play and greet experience at the Magic Kingdom debuted this morning. WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was on the scene and provides us with the first video of this new Fantasyland experience:

Josh Siegel’s 10/20/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Wednesday and took a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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Half of the monorail platform walkway at the Grand Floridian Resort is being worked on

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World of Gaming at Once Upon a Toy Opens 10/23/10

From the Disney Parks Blog: On Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Downtown Disney Marketplace inside the Once Upon A Toy, Disney Interactive Studios is proud to present the grand opening of the newest gaming destination at Walt Disney World Resort – The Wonderful World of Gaming. This amazing location is the ultimate family gaming destination at Walt Disney … Read more

Cody Smith’s 10/20/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Cody Smith visited the Magic Kingdom today and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:

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The Coca-Cola Cool Ship and Cool Scanner in Tomorrowland are being fixed up after years in decay

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“it’s a small world” Returns Reversed

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited the Magic Kingdom this morning to ride “it’s a small world” following its lengthy refurbishment. The only big changes are the queue and exit which have been swapped. Guests now enter the queue and load the boats on the left side and exit on the right. Handicap loading has also … Read more

Frank Brito’s 10/15/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT is proud to introduce our newest reporter Frank Brito for his very first photo report! Let’s take a look at some exciting events around Walt Disney World from October 15th:

Supporters rally for their favorite.

The new Walt Disney World ambassadors were introduced with a special ceremony on Friday, supporters brought signs and such

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Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from “Tangled” Debut

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from the upcoming animated feature “Tangled” during their unannounced debut in World Showcase at Epcot and has video to share of the experience. Starting next Monday (October 25th), you can “play and greet” with these characters at the Fairy-tale Garden at the Magic Kingdom:

Duffy the Disney Bear Arrives! (Video & Pictures)

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee and his fiancee Sidney Lee were on assignment today for the debut of Duffy the Disney Bear at Epcot, so let’s take a look at some pictures and video of today’s festivities: Most of the Disney Traders store/Tower East shop is dedicated to Duffy Guests were gobbling up bears and outfits. … Read more