Tom Corless Some temporary changes to dining at the Magic Kingdom are coming during the busy free dining plan season. According to the DIS: TOMORROWLAND TERRACE On August 24, 31 and September 7 and 14, the Tomorrowland Terrace will be serviing a buffet dinner from 5:30 to 9:00pm. The menu will include Chimichurri Beef Loin carved to … Read more
Some Disney related news coming out of New York today, the Walt Disney World Company owned World of Disney Store in New York City may be on its way off of Fifth Avenue: Walt Disney Co. announced Friday that it will not renew its lease for its World of Disney store at 711 Fifth Ave. … Read more
Today is your last day to enter and win a 4 night/ 5 day stay at a value resort at Walt Disney World as part of the WDW News Today Magical Memories Contest sponsored by Magical Travel (pretty long name). Be sure to head on over to the WDW News Today Community Forums right away … Read more
Seems Walt Disney World is about to hold a rather unusual special event later this month: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla – On August 29, the Walt Disney World Resort will quake as the first annual Disney Step Classic kicks off at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. High School and College Step teams will compete … Read more
Here is some video captured by our own John Corigliano of the new living-character head that Timon in Festival of The Lion King at Animal Kingdom is now sporting:
In a minor update, the refurbishment of Sounds Dangerous Starring Drew Carrey and Golden Age Souvenirs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been extended to include today. The attraction and the small shop are scheduled to re-open tomorrow with little to no major changes. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as more becomes available on this story.
It appears that Pete Docter and the people at Pixar are keeping busy working on some Monsters Inc. projects, according to IGN: The collective clever clogs over at Pixar are hinting that one of their most successful flicks —Monsters Inc. — could soon receive the sequel treatment. Speaking to MTV, Pete Docter, the director of the original, … Read more
With the news a few months ago that Disney did not plan on making anymore big figurines in the original size for the Walt Disney World Resort, you can expect the upcoming Star Wars/Disney Character big figures being released this fall to be the last hope for the collectibles. If you interested in purchasing any … Read more
Here are the details on the new quick service dining plan Walt Disney World will be rolling out in 2009, provided by our good friends at Magical Travel: New! Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining The Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining includes Disney Resort accommodations, a Magic Your Way Ticket and a Disney Quick Service … Read more
It appears that one way or the other, some big changes are coming to the Hall of Presidents Attraction at the Magic Kingdom. It was just made official that the attraction will be closed for some major show changes from November 2008 until July of 2009. Despite that this refurbishment is now public information, what … Read more
UPDATED @ 11:32PM EST WDWNT is back from another of his lovely weekend trips to the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look through some of his most newsworthy pictures: The Laugh floor seems to be loosing power :) The brand new top for City Hall has been lowered into place after 7 months … Read more
Walt Disney World have put out a casting call for hosts, judges, and audience warm up personalities for the upcoming American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here are the details: Walt Disney Entertainment is seeking Hosts, Judges, and comedic audience warm up hosts, for the opening cast of its newest attraction, The American Idol … Read more
More details on some new packages and resort offerings for 2009 Walt Disney World vacations have become available and here is what we have been able to gather thus far: -The quick service Dining Plan will be available for 2009, and will offer guests two quick service meals and two snacks per person, per night. … Read more
It appears that Walt Disney World Resort ticket prices are not going to be the only thing that will become more expensive August 3. It looks like theme park parking prices will be raised from $11 to $12 this Sunday. These price changes have been an annual tradition at Walt Disney World the last few years and … Read more
From the Orlando Sentinel: Disney announced increased ticket prices Friday afternoon that push the cost up 5.6 percent to $75 for the basic one-park, one-day ticket for adults and children age 10 or older. The old price, $71, is still in effect today. The price of a basic ticket for children ages 3-9 will rise … Read more
Next Program on August 3, 2008 from 8-10pm EDT Ever wished that you could have your Disney trip planning questions answered instantly? Now here’s your chance when WDW News Today, Disneyland News Today, and Magical Travel present the first edition of Disney Trip Planning Live on August 3, 2008. The show will be hosted on … Read more
