Tom Corless WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber took a short trip to the Walt Disney World Resort this morning and has a few photos to share: The Characters in Flight balloon at Downtown Disney looks ready to take off any minute now The Virgin Megastore is almost gone, rumors suggest that this may become an AMC-Imax location Work … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber made a visit the Magic Kingdom earlier today and was able to take a few pictures featuring the continuing construction of the stage and dance floor for Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration in Tomorrowland:
The main stage structure is now being painted (or decorated with very large stickers) in purples, whites, and blues
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with the following video featuring the on-going construction of the “Paradiso 37” restaurant on a rather empty Pleasure Island, currently scheduled to open Spring 2009 (The video is available in high definition by clicking the HD button on the bottom of the video window):
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with the following video featuring the Characters in Flight balloon still in its testing phase on Downtown Disney’s West Side (The video is available in high definition by clicking the HD button on the bottom of the video window):
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber spent the early part of April Fool’s Day 2009 at the Downtown Disney District to provide us with an update on some of the area’s latest offerings. Here is the joke free report:
The “Characters in Flight” balloon operated by Aerophile will now open around April 10th
UP, UP AND AWAY — Guests will get a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort as they soar to new heights in a whimsical attraction that recently opened at Downtown Disney. Characters in Flight, operated by Aerophile, is a giant tethered balloon that ascends some 300 feet into the sky every 10 minutes (depending … Read more
It seems that there will be some merchandise released on May 1, 2009, (not all on April 28th as we previously speculated) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Among other options, 5 limited edition pins will be released to commemorate the special day: Each pin will retail at $10.95 and will be … Read more
Matt Paul has returned from a weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort with a few photos to share. Due to problems with his camera, these pictures had to be taken via cell phone, so we apologize in advance for the quality:
The Universe of Energy has re-opened from refurbishment with a new audio system among many technical upgrades
As previously reported, the old color scheme has returned to the sides of the pavilion
That’s right, the very popular free dining plan offer for the Walt Disney World Resort is back and here are the details: Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will have extra reason to celebrate with a great vacation offer that features the popular Disney Dining Plan for free. Guests buying a five-night/six-day room … Read more
Even though the Tren-D store opened its doors in the Downtown Disney Marketplace a few days ago, there will be an official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the store on April 9th: Event: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Tren-D, Disney’s stylish new boutique store! Event Date: Thursday, April 9 Event Time: 10:00am Event Location: … Read more
It appears that the “Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream” exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now be presented by D23. Here is the official release from the D23 website: Concept art rendered by Walt Disney Imagineering for the new One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, presented by D23. One Man’s Dream has long … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with two excellent videos (both available in High Definition by hitting the “HD” button at the bottom of each window) from his latest trip to the Magic Kingdom on Monday. The first video features a look at construction of Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration in Tomorrowland and the second features a … Read more
WDWNT videographer and photographer Matt Paul spent last weekend visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and reports back to us with an amazing amount of newsworthy photos to share:
Let’s go there!
Closer…
WDWNT’s newest staff member, Anthony Yacullo, has just returned from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort and has a number of photos from around the world to share with us:
Construction of Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration continues in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.
The control booth is coming along nicely as well.
Anyone who owns a Nintendo Wii video game console and loves the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios or at Disney’s California Adventure park is sure to be excited by this news today: BURBANK, Calif. – (March 24, 2009) – Disney Interactive Studios today announced Toy Story Mania!, inspired by the Disney/Pixar … Read more
Robert Ashburn of Figmentsmedia.net has provided us with a video (embedded courtesy of the WDWNTube video site) of the Remy “living character” that is now appearing at Chefs De France in Epcot:
