All of the details on Star Wars Weekends 2009 merchandise (excluding pins) has been released by Disney. Here’s a look at some of what they have to offer this year:
Tom Corless
How Much Can You Endure for an Extra Medal?
Guests who participate in two select events during the Walt Disney World Fall Endurance Series will be eligible for an extra piece of hardware to take home: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 29, 2009) – Disney Sports is creating a one-of-a-kind bonus medal for runners who complete the Fall Race Challenge, competing in two of Disney’s … Read more
Jose Castillo's 4/29-5/2/09 WDW Report
WDWNT’s own Jose Castillo is back from the Walt Disney World Resort and has plenty of photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Jose arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Wednesday evening to enjoy Fantasmic!
Park hours were expanded and a Fantasmic! was added at 10:00 PM
Official Details Ahoy!!!
The Walt Disney World Resort website now has a page dedicated to the upcoming Pirates League in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. Here is the info provided from Disneyworld.com: Transform yerself from a land lubber into a true buccaneer! Captain Jack Sparrow is looking for pirates of all ages to join the crew of the … Read more
Special WDWNT Podcast Episode 92 Now Available for Download
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Anthony Yacullo, Scott Smith, and Luke Manning for a variety show that celebrates the Walt Disney World Resort and its many fans. So what are you waiting for? Let’s celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and another week of Walt Disney World information … Read more
Disney's Hollywood Studios 20th Anniversary TwitPic Report
Yesterday, May 1st, was of course the 20th anniversary of the Disney-MGM Studios, now known as Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Our own Tom Corless, as well as other members of the staff were (and still are) at Walt Disney World for the festivities. As soon as they return from the Resort they’ll be providing great high … Read more
Get a Taste of the Dark Side
The backstage promotional images for this year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been released, and they’re quite whimsical: Star Wars Weekends run Fridays through Sundays from May 22nd to June 14th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
"Hooray For Hollywood!"
D23 has a great article looking at back at the first 20 year’s of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in honor of the park’s anniversary tomorrow: Just hours before Michael D. Eisner, then chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, officially dedicated the Walt Disney World Resort’s third gated attraction, some 40 “A-List” celebrities … Read more
India Comes to Africa
As part of the Kidani Village expansion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, diners are treated to a new restaurant – Sanaa. The menu in the 150-seat, family-oriented restaurant reflects the art of African cooking with Indian flavors. Pronounced “Sah-NAH,” the restaurant boasts interiors inspired by African art and remarkable views to a savannah of free-roaming … Read more
They're All Ears!
Wearing Minnie Mouse ears, singer/songwriter Katy Perry (left) and actress Hayden Panettiere (right) strike a pose April 25, 2009 with Minnie Mouse herself at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The duo was enjoying the theme park prior to their evening performance for the Disney Grad Nite, an annual, in-park celebration for high … Read more
Beat the Heat with the Summer '09 Disney Twenty-Three
Today, a lot of D23 members received their Summer 2009 edition of the Disney Twenty-Three magazine. The magazine, just like the first one, looks simply amazing this time featuring Donald Duck as he celebrates his 75th anniversary of Mischief, Mayhem, & Mirth! This edition of the D23 magazine includes a tour of the new Tokyo Disneyland attraction, Monster’s Inc Ride & Go Seek!, beautiful art from Disneyland’s Disney Gallery, a Q&A with the director for the all new movie Rapunzel, a documentary with the famous Sherman Brothers, an in-depth look at the future of Disney’s California Adventure Park, 75 of Donald Duck, and lots more!
Front Cover of the Summer 2009 D23 Magazine
Imagineer and Legend Marty Sklar Is Retiring
Marty Sklar, former head of Walt Disney Imagineering, a man who worked very closely with Walt Disney, and the only Walt Disney Company employee to attend the openings of all 11 Disney theme parks worldwide, has announced that he will finally be retiring from the company. The good people over at Orlando Attractions Magazine have … Read more
Matt Paul's 4/22/09 WDW Report
Matt Paul spent a wonderful Earth Day 2009 at the Walt Disney World Resort and has plenty of pictures to share with us:
“Celebrate Parking!”
Some new flags outside of Animal Kingdom
Mickey Monsters Inc.
From the What’s HapPINing blog on Disneypins.com: In other news, we mentioned we would be discussing Mickey Monsters this week. Guests who attended Disney Pin Trading Night last Friday at Walt Disney World® Resort had a first look at these new plush. We recently spoke with Denise Edelmaier, Product Developer for Dolls and Plush, and Wei … Read more
A Summer Beyond Your Wildest Imagination!
As expected, today’s press event at the Disneyland Resort announced their summer 2009 marketing program focusing in nighttime entertainment: “Disneyland Resort Celebrates Summer Nightastic! Lighting Up The Night With New Shows And A New Glow!” ANAHEIM, Calif., April 24 – Disneyland Resort will glow like never before this summer as it debuts an all-new fireworks show, Magical, … Read more
More Details on the Pirates League
Dewayne Bevil of the Orlando Sentinel has more details on the “Pirates League” coming to Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom this summer, including pricing, an opening date, and when you can start making reservations: The new Pirates League will try to do for buccaneers what the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has done for little princesses at Disney … Read more
