D23 Releases Images from Walt’s Camera By Michael Truskowski I have never really spent much time in the D23 website despite being a charter member. I just didn’t find a whole lot of content that was interesting. But Disney has finally addressed this with a revamped, members only section of the website. Don’t want to join … Read more
The long-running refurbishment still continues on Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland Park, but everything is looking on schedule. The Disney Parks Blog updated us with a few tidbits: Work continues behind that tall, wooden fence in Frontierland at Disneyland park, as the major refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad nears its fall 2013 completion. Today, I’m excited to take you behind the walls … Read more
Are you a fan of Mickey Mouse? If you are reading this blog, I will go ahead and assume that you are. This past week Disney announced a new website and mobile app featuring both new and classic Mickey Mouse shorts. Both the app and the website are nicely laid out and are easy to … Read more
Every year this Network grows older, we reflect upon the accomplishments, impact, and incredible growth of WDWNT. It has now been 6 years since WDW News Today launched on July 8th, 2007. What was founded on the website you see before you and built on the back of daily news and information about Walt Disney … Read more
Downtown Disney, A History by Nathan Bradley Hello Humans! Today I’ll be sharing the history of Downtown Disney and venturing into what lies in its future… Downtown Disney is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex on the south side of Disney’s property. It was initially called The Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, opening on … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty visited the Magic Kingdom on Monday to mark the start of Independence Week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look: Still not much to see at Princess Fairytale Hall Work rapidly continues on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train More and more … Read more
So, the 4th of July was yesterday, but today we wanted to share video of the complete Celebrate America! fireworks show with you. This performance was recorded on July 3rd, 2013 at the Polynesian Resort beach and includes the full perimeter fireworks, so enjoy:
Disneyland News Today Reporter Tim Alcoser was at Disneyland for the Fourth of July and was able to attend events featuring the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and fireworks. Another beautiful day in Anaheim. Over to Disneyland. Notice the America Sings characters. Crowds gathered early for a chance to see the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing … Read more
I managed to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Grand Floridian, and the Magic Kingdom over the last week and took plenty of newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look at what’s new at the Walt Disney World Resort: A new purchase-with-purchase bag is available FastPass+ entrance at the … Read more
As we celebrate the 4th of July holiday, here are photos of the third Holiday series taken around Walt Disney World.
Ep. 126 Primeval Whirl This week we talk about the latest Park Starz and Disney Afternoon news. We also discuss the current atmosphere of D-Street… how has it changed? And we introduce a new segment to the show where we talk to the admins of Vinylmation Exchange about current trends in the hobby. Listen in Popup … Read more
A WDW Celebrations Event: Flora, Fauna, and Fantasy! by Patty Granger On April 19th, 2013, WDWCelebrations held their eighth Disney fan event. The event, Flora, Fauna, and Fantasy included a visit to New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom®, a stroll through the blooms of the Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival, and ended with a … Read more
Vinylmation Kingdom is reporting a few more names on the Disney Afternoon Series 2 list. They have info from a source who says to watch out for a second combo of both Darkwing Duck and Talespin and a first combo pack of Gummi Bears. Duck Tales and Rescue Rangers have already been announced for series … Read more
Vinylmation Exchange posted a photo of the yet to be officially announced Park Starz 2 Variant Set that is scheduled for a July release. It looks like the Pirates of the Caribbean Red Head will be teamed up with the series one POTC Pirate Skeleton for a sepia toned combo pack. As someone who is … Read more
Barely shy of it’s one year birthday, we know Buena Vista Street is home to unique shops and merchandise. Disney has now announced new Buena Vista themed products coming this month. Were you a fan of the Buena Vista Street-inspired merchandise created in celebration of the opening last year? If so, and you are looking to update your … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Downtown Disney over the weekend to check the progress on the Disney Springs makeover currently in the earliest stages. Let’s take a look at the progress thus far: The taco truck is still out by Fulton’s Crab House Pleasure Island is now mostly covered in construction walls There are new … Read more