New Exhibit Celebrating Animated Film Backgrounds Debuts at Hollywood Studios

At the exit of the Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Animation Gallery. This area has been home to a Snow White exhibit for the last several year until recently a new exhibit was unveiled showcasing the artistry of backgrounds in Disney animated films. WDWNT reporter John Corigliano takes a … Read more

Monorails: Under the Hood

We have talked a ton about the new Monorails. We have given our first impressions from pictures and seeing them behind a display case, but today, we were able to get our hands on a Monorail figure as they went up for sale at D-Street. I don’t think my impressions have changed, but a few … Read more

I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Review these Vinylmation

The Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs set came out today at D-Streets. This LE 1500 set sell for $44.95 and was designed by Monty Maldovan for the Animation 2 Limited Edition series. On the surface, the set is spectacular. It’s a perfect use of the 3″ and Jr combos. The amount of detail and character … Read more

MARVEL’s Avengers Take To the Highway in the Sky for the “Avengerail”!

From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: Hi everyone, we have exciting news to share today – our partners at Marvel Studios are bringing Marvel’s “The Avengers” to Walt Disney World Resort this spring! In Marvel’s “The Avengers,” super heroes team up to pull the world back from the brink of disaster when an unexpected enemy threatens global … Read more

30 Years in the Making

We recieved this fun email and picture from a long time reader/listener we thought we would share: When I was 3, my dad won a photo contest which had a trip to Disney World as the grand prize. Part of the prize was being grand marshals in the 3 o’clock parade. We were also given … Read more

Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Aaralyn

Recently we received some cool looking art from a custom artist named Aaralyn. We tracked her down and asked her a few questions about her vinylmation artwork.DV: Fantasia has so much material to draw from, yet we have seen very little in the way of Disney Vinylmation. What drew you to the Spring Sprite from … Read more

Jeff Lukas’ 3/25/12 WDW Photo Report

We welcome Jeff Lukas to the WDWNT team with his first photo report, taking us to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot: Work continues on the Bakery facade Dapper Dans Fantasyland Woodwind Society The roof on Prince Eric’s Castle is almost complete More scaffolding came down at Be Our Guest Restaurant The Fantasyland Skyway station is … Read more

New Character Coming to Disneyland Mid-May 2012

From Shawn Slater of the Disney Parks Blog:   In the upcoming Disney•Pixar movie “Brave,” Merida is a headstrong teenager with a vibrant spirit and a softness of heart, struggling to take control of her own destiny. You’ll be able to discover Merida’s story when “Brave” opens in theaters June 22 and, beginning in mid-May, Merida will … Read more

An Aerial Look at New Fantasyland – March 2012

Courtesy of Scott Keating and scottkeating.net, we once again have some fantastic aerial photos of Fantasyland to share with you: The base of the old Dumbo is still lingering, guess it isn’t that easy to completely remove… A lot going on here: The bridge that will serve as the entrance to the Be Our Guest Restaurant … Read more

Fantasyland Character Shuffle Moves Rapunzel Out and Merida In

As announced on the Disney Parks Blog earlier today, Merida from Disney-PIXAR’s Brave is going to be taking over Rapunzel’s current home in Fairytale Gardens in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. Merida’s Fairytale Garden meet and greet will be a a setting inspired by her Scottish Highlands home, where young guests will be invited to … Read more

Cry Me an Alice

Today we finally get a sneak peak at the Thomas Scott designed Alice LE set that includes a 9″ Crying Alice and 3 Jr figures that will be released on April 13. It is limited to 2500 figures and will retail for $74.95. I think the proportions for Alice are perfect on the 9″ figure. … Read more

Tim Alcoser Photo Report DLR 3-20-2012

There are plenty of chances throughout the park to cast your lot among the multi-millions for a chance to win a Honda CRV. Monorail Orange pulling into Tomorrowland Station. All smiles aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The Golden Horseshoe since it’s restoration work. After the big drop on Splash Mountain. I was just experimenting with … Read more

ZoMG: Review of AP Merchandise Showcase at DCA

by Zoe Today begins the three-day event for Annual Passholders to experience some of the new and exciting things coming to California Adventure in the upcoming months! The Merchandise Showcase event was centered on Cars Land and the merchandise that will be available when the land opens June 15th, 2012. The event also had information … Read more

I’m Ready For My Close Up Mr. Mouse

Evilos just tweeted us this picture. It is the Walt Disney Studios Director Mickey. As far as we understand it, only available to Cast Members of the Burbank Studio at the store on the lot.