Tom Corless Here is a fantastic mini-Epcot photo update provided by our own Adam Roth of WDWCelebrations: As first reported on WDW News Today, the new food and beverage guest testing station near the entrance of Epcot is almost ready for use Many of you may remember this as the area for the Leave a Legacy sales … Read more
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 29, 2008) – Direct from the Beijing Games where he won a record eight Gold Medals, world champion swimmer Michael Phelps celebrated his unprecedented achievement with an all-American homecoming parade in his honor at Walt Disney World Resort. In a star-spangled salute amidst confetti and thousands of flag-waving fans in … Read more
We are receiving multiple reports claiming that record-setting Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps will be in the Magic Kingdom at 10:30 am Friday morning for a heroes welcome parade. While no major news outlets have made this official, the sources giving us the news can be considered credible. If the parade does take place, be sure … Read more
As reported by multiple outlets, you may not need to get a wristband to ride attractions and stay in the parks during provided Extra Magic Hours for Disney resort guests beginning next week. According to these sources, guests will just need to flash their “key to the world” cards to gain admittance to attractions open during … Read more
The great Disney’s Hollywood Studios focused website StudiosCentral has a new photo report up today. Here are some newsworthy photos: The single rider line from Toy Story Midway Mania is gone. Expect Fastpass for this attraction to be leaving in the not-so-distant future. Some strange Orange and Red lights have appeared on top of the strange … Read more
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting on a project that brings Disney’s Fort Wilderness into modern times: Roughing it is not what it used to be, especially at Walt Disney World‘s Fort Wilderness Campground. Disney is quietly undertaking its broadest campground-improvements program in two decades, adding extra-extra-large camper pads for recreational vehicles, cable-TV and Internet service throughout, Segway … Read more
Apparently, there are some more changes to the fastpass system at the Walt Disney World Resort on the way. Notice in the picture below that they have moved the date stamp on some fastpasses (as well as the addition of a the year of distribution) right underneath the redemption time, as well as greatly improved … Read more
As first reported by WDW News Today and the WDW News Today Podcast, it is now official that the interactive Kim Possible experience at Epcot is returning this year: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Epcot guests at Walt Disney World Resort will be treated to a brand new, highly interactive attraction inspired by Disney Channel’s … Read more
Our good friend Jim Hill over at Jim Hill Media is now reporting that the Night Kingdom project (a fifth park for the Walt Disney World Resort that would only operate during the evenings, operate with a 2 to 1 cast member to guest ratio, and cost a pretty hefty ticket price) has been severely altered, and … Read more
WDWNT is back from another trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look at what’s going on at the “Construction Kingdom”: A Bolt poster outside the Magic Kingdom. The temporary parade route that Disney Dreams Come True will be following during the Liberty Square bridge’s refurbishment. Click HERE for a bigger version … Read more
The following notice was issued by the Walt Disney World Resort regarding special hours of operation for tomorrow: The Walt Disney World® Resort continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Fay. Recent forecasts indicate that there likely will be rain and wind conditions that may affect operations as early as Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2008. … Read more
Here is a collection of press releases just made available by Walt Disney World. First off is some details about the Night of Joy event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The 26th Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort will have lots of “news” surrounding a lineup featuring a “Who’s Who” of Christian music Sept. … Read more
In an official press release today: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When the Disney characters dress up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this September and October, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be debuting a whole new look. Mickey has traded his scarecrow costume for stunning purple and orange eveningwear fit for a Halloween ball. … Read more
According to our good friend Jim Hill of Jim Hill Media, former CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Michael Eisner, will be honored as a 2008 Disney Legend. While I expect a number of our readers to react rather harsh to this award, I personally never had a problem with Mr. Eisner’s work. In fact, … Read more
Hurricane Fay may make Monday a very interesting day for everyone at the Walt Disney World Resort. While it is still unknown what impact, if any, the storm will have on the Resort’s regular operations, they seem to be prepared: “It’s business as usual at Walt Disney World Resort. We’re continuing to monitor the weather,” said … Read more
Culinary greats will put their spatulas to the test in an elaborate cook-off Sept. 26-27 – during the opening weekend of the 13th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – in a quest to represent the United States at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest. Eight two-person teams will turn up the heat … Read more
