Myrna Litt’s 11/17/09 Photo Report

Our own Myrna Litt broke a personal record yesterday by taking well over a hundred amazing photos of the latest happenings at the Disneyland Resort. Let’s take a look at her spectacular photos:

The holidays are in full swing as soon as you get inside Disneyland Park

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Annual Passholder Appreciation Days

This holiday season, Annual Passholders Can Enjoy Special Holiday Savings and Offers! Now through January 3, 2010 all So Cal Select, Southern California and Deluxe Passport holders receive 10% off all purchases at select Disneyland Resort stores. For the same time period Premium Passholders receive a 20% discount (usually 10%). And why is December 5 … Read more

Come and Join the Showboat!

The Disney Parks Blog today posted a nice little video taking a look at the new riverboat extravaganza on the Mark Twain, Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee:

Create Your Story at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The marketing for this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom is themed to a storybook, as you can see in this interactive ad: The Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party page on the Disney World website is also getting into the act with the same interactive storybook feature. I found myself enjoying … Read more

Mr. Lincoln Takes Audio-Animatronics One Step Further

According to the Disney Parks Blog: Taking you the behind the scenes and giving you a sneak peek at new attractions is one of our goals on the Disney Parks Blog. Today’s video gives a first glimpse of the new Abraham Lincoln figure that will be the main attraction in the returning “The Disneyland Story … Read more

Brandon Struve’s 11/12-13/09 Magic Kingdom Update

WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve has been spending a lot of time at the Magic Kingdom awaiting soft-openings for Space Mountain to begin and has a few photos from his last two attempts to share:

Monorail Teal was running on the resort loop, now taking guests

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Two Exciting New Videos From The WDWNTube

When I visited Disneyland this past weekend, I was able to capture video of one of the first performances of Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee, as well as the first performance in the three day return of Remember Dreams Come True. Both of these videos are embedded here via the WDWNTube Disney Parks Video Site: Tiana’s Showboat … Read more

Space Mountain is Cleared for Launch

The Disney Parks Blog posted more information on Space Mountain’s on-going refurbishment this morning: We have more details to share about the Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park as renovation work wraps up. As you know, the classic Space Mountain experience still exists — it’s just being updated with new technology and 21st century gadgetry. … Read more

Chuck Canzoneri and the Frog – 11/10/09 Photo Report

Chuck Canzoneri returns with his first photo report since August, and it’s his birthday report! Let’s dive in:

Chuck celebrated his birthday at the Happiest Place on Earth. While it’s not the subject of the picture, notice the construction walls up at the entrance to Carnation Plaza Gardens (the area remains open)

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D-Street Coming Soon to Downtown Disney

In an odd turn of events, a new store will be opening in Downtown Disney in the former home of Illuminations, called D-Street. This store’s idea stems from Disney Vault 28 and Tren-D at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney, selling trendy merchandise like those two stores, but spreading to men’s apparel as well as Vinylmation. … Read more

On-Ride Photos Confirmed for Space Mountain

This small blurb about the Space Mountain attraction on the official Walt Disney World website just showed up today: Launch past the flashing lights of your space station into the soaring darkness of space! This classic Dark Ride dips and swerves as it rockets through the blackest reaches of the galaxy. Check the monitors as … Read more

“Lights of Winter” at Epcot Officially Retired

The popular “Lights of Winter” holiday display at Epcot will not be returning this year. The Disney Parks twitter had the following to say about the change: The Lights of Winter at Epcot has been enjoyed for years. But (technology) to operate the lights is obsolete, prompting us to retire the lights. To replace the … Read more

Phineas and Ferb Make Their Disney Parks Debut

According to the Disney Parks Blog, the Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb made their debut in the parks at Monday’s taping of the Disney Parks Christmas Special. Phineas and Ferb rode down Main Street USA on the car usually designated for Chip and Dale in A Christmas Fantasy Parade. While the characters are not currently … Read more