Disneyland released an upcoming refurbishment for early 2015 today, and interestingly enough, Luigi’s Flying Tires in Cars Land is listed as closed January 12th through December 1st, 2015. Rumors have been circulating lately that the ride would be remodeled or replaced with a new, trackless “flat” ride starring Luigi and Guido from Cars, but this … Read more
from DestinationVinylmation.com This is part of a series of articles spotlighting the Vinylmation that were previewed at this year’s annual Walt Disney World Pin and Vinylmation trading and merchandise event, “The Imagination Gala.” The event was held at Epcot’s World Showplace from September 5-9, 2014. Today we look at the upcoming 2015 Vinylmation Calendar. In one … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed plans today for “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Aladdin”). “John and … Read more
Goodbye Glow with the Show! Starting with the release of some new interactive, light-up items at Disney Parks, all Glow with the Show technology and the use of it with now be referred to as “Made with Magic”. Shows that offer Glow with the Show currently will be referred to as “Made with Magic” enabled … Read more
If you are visiting Walt Disney World in early 2015 for the first time since New Fantasyland opened only 2 years ago, we may have some pretty bad news for you… The Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction will be closed February 2nd through March 6th, 2015 for an extensive refurbishment in … Read more
This occasional WDWNT column hopes to highlight the borrowed buildings of the Disney Theme Parks and their direct antecedents. We hope to encourage appreciation and discussion of Park architecture, and to showcase the power of the original buildings and their emulations. The Prime Inspiration for the building acting as the entryway for The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios just released a teaser trailer for the upcoming animated short, Feast. Feast will be the short shown before Big Hero 6 and will debut in theaters on November 7th. “Feast,” is a new short from first-time director Patrick Osborne (head of animation, “Paperman”) and Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is the … Read more
Some new “vanity” MagicBands are going on sale at Walt Disney World soon: Limited release Big Hero 6, 10/24 release Open edition Christmas, 10/31 release Limited edition Olaf only at Hollywood Studios, 11/3 release Limited edition Christmas Party exclusive, 11/7 release The exact edition sizes and prices for these MagicBands is unknown at this time.
Here is a first look at Darth Vader in the upcoming extended version of Star Wars Rebels: The Movie. What I find most interesting is that it was revealed by David Prowse, the actor who portrayed Darth Vader in the original Star Wars Trilogy. For decades David Prowse has been considered a “persona non grata” … Read more
Myself and WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Epcot and the Magic Kingdom this week and has some newsworthy photos to share with you from our trips, so let’s take a look at what’s new: Maelstrom is closed for conversion into a Frozen attraction The sign is gone Curtains behind all of the doors and windows … Read more
Today at the Magic Kingdom, a poster was hung outside of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad revealing artwork for the next chapter in Marvel’s Disney Kingdom series. It looks like the next chapter will indeed be based on the classic attraction, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Marvel’s DISNEY KINGDOMS is a comic book series created in close … Read more
The Big Hero 6 original motion picture soundtrack will be available at digital retail on November 4th and on CD November 24th and features an original song, “Immortals” from Fall Out Boy. The soundtrack includes score from Henry Jackman. The album is now available for pre-order. Fall Out Boy was tapped to write and perform the song for … Read more
Tonight, on WDWNT: The Radio show, we review the new Haunted Mansion gift shop, Memento Mori and talk about the possibility of a 5th Walt Disney World theme park coming by 2021, the resort’s 50th anniversary. We will also play a special Haunted Mansion edition of “WDWNT: The Price is Right” using the prices of items … Read more
Hiro and Baymax from the upcoming Disney animated film “Big Hero 6” will soon be greeting guests at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts… At Walt Disney World, the Magic of Disney Animation will host the new meet and greet where guests are visiting the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology and then see the … Read more
A lot of Star Wars: Episode VII concept art has leaked today and many of the pieces reveal some possible major spoilers for the movie. I’ll also tell you what I have heard so far about the plot of the movie and some of my theories that may or may not make any sense. Keep in … Read more
A 5th Walt Disney World theme park has been a dream for many since Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in 1998. We are currently living through the longest drought without a new theme park at Walt Disney World in the resort’s history: 16.5 years. As Walt Disney World reached its 40th anniversary in 2011, a new … Read more