Brandon Struve took a short trip to the Magic Kingdom on Monday to check out the new audio playing on the TTA and has some photos to share of his day in the park:
A new merchandise location shaped like the tip board has replaced the merchandise cart near the Plaza Ice Cream parlor
WDWNT Podcaster Anthony Yacullo recorded a video of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority at the Magic Kingdom featuring the new spiel that was added to the attraction just a few days ago. The video is embedded via the WDWNTube:
WDWNT Podcaster Anthony Yacullo has just returned from his trip to the Walt Disney World Resort and has a number of great photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Magic Kingdom from a distance
Our own Shawn Hutchison seems to be loving Halloween Time, as he returns with yet another Disneyland Resort photo report:
Friday was the first Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party this year
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier plans to retire effective Friday after three years of leading a major theme-park expansion and weathering a stormy debate over housing near theme parks. Grier today announced he would leave his job overseeing Orange County’s largest private employer with about 20,000 workers … Read more
When I visited Disneyland on Saturday, I was able to capture video of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Candy Corn Acres, and The Disney Gallery, all of which are embedded here courtesy of the WDWNTube Disney Parks Video Site: Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy Haunted Mansion Holiday Candy Corn Acres The Disney Gallery
I visited the Disneyland Resort yesterday to check out all of the new Halloween offerings, as well as the newly re-opened Disney Gallery. Here is my photo report:
The Fab 5 pumpkins are once again on the turnstiles this year
To our surprise, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) at the Magic Kingdom opened today with completely new audio playing on the speakers above the ride track and guests heads. Highlights include: -A new male voice welcomes you aboard the “highway in the sky” (I thought that was the monorail), points out various sights, and helps … Read more
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2009) – The Disney Gallery reopens Oct. 2 in its new home near Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland. The first art exhibit, “Enchanting the Classics,” will focus on how the artists of Walt Disney Imagineering have kept beloved Disneyland attractions, such as Jungle Cruise, Submarine Voyage and Pirates … Read more
Disney has released a video showcasing their community involvement from the September 29th launch day events of the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” promotion. Please note that the speakers not labeled in the video (in chronological order) are “Disney Parks” own Jay Rasulo, Meg Crofton, and Rilous Carter:
In news that seemed like a wild rumor, yet is actually true. According to D23: The Vineyard Room in Disney’s California Adventure re-opens on October 4th to serve culinary delights that feature some of California’s most prestigious dishes.
Our very own Myrna Litt was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday, and she shares her spooktacular photos with us:
Some work going on at the right side of the Mickey and Friends Tram loading area
Last week, World Showcase at Epcot® went from representing 11 countries to over 26 countries in the blink of an eye courtesy of the International Food & Wine Festival. Celebrating its 14th year, the International Food & Wine Festival, which runs through November 8th, celebrates foods from some of the world’s greatest cities.
Although delicious in their own right, the Walt Disney World Resort is more than just burgers, fries, turkey legs and Mickey premium ice cream bars. Charles Passy recently reported in the Palm Beach Post, “If there’s any proof of how much a culinary mecca Disney has become, it’s the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival… the festival, now in its 14th year, plays host to scores of prominent chefs, winemakers and celebrities: This year’s participants include famed chocolatier Jacques Torres, master sommelier and television personality Andrea Immer Robinson, and singer-turned-cookbook author Patti LaBelle.”
Navigating the food and wine festival, which happens throughout Epcot®, can be a bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The festival is broken down into four basic categories: demonstrations, seminars, special experiences, and the International Marketplace. In addition there is nightly entertainment with the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Theme park admission is required, and although some of the events will require an additional fee, others are included with admission.
We have been so swamped with news at WDWNT this week that it has taken us 4 days to get to it, but without any further delay, here are some photos that WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve took on his latest trip to Epcot:
In case you haven’t heard, The International Food & Wine Festival has begun
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog: More than 3 million people have signed up for Disney’s free-on-your-birthday deal, but only about 30 percent of the registrants actually have gone to a theme park to celebrate so far. This year, Disney is allowing guests to get free admission to a park on their birthdays. … Read more
From The Art of Disney Parks: The Disney Gallery will open Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in the former Bank of Main Street Building! Like most, you’ve probably missed visiting The Disney Gallery on your recent trips to Disneyland® park. Well, good news! the hot-spot for viewing original and one-of-a-kind Disney artwork and artifacts is ready … Read more