Robert Ashburn of Figment’s Media.Net and FTN has provided us with our second photo report of the day looking at some of the latest going-ons at The Magic Kingdom:
Disney Fairies display in the Emporium.
Matt Paul’s 1/10/09 Photo Report
Along with Tom Corless and Jose Castillo, Matt Paul is also down at the Walt Disney World Resort at the moment and has some interesting photos for us:
We’ll start off this photo report just for the heck of it with a few shots from Block Party Bash.
Jose Castillo’s Disney Design-a-Tee Photo Report
Our on the spot reporter Jose Castillo was at the grand opening of the new Disney Design-a-Tee store in Downtown Disney Marketplace. Here are a selection of his photos from the event:
The store getting set up for the grand opening.
The Forgotten Land
An area at Disney’s California Adventure we rarely ever talk about is Pacific Wharf. But now it seems that land will be getting some attention in the very near future. First up, walls should be going up around the deserted Lucky Fortune Cookery restaurant this Monday, & that restaurant will become the new home of … Read more
2fer Ticket is Back… And So Is DCA’s Attendance!
Disneyland is once again offering the 2fer ticket this year & they have released a press release with more information on the tickets: ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 8, 2009) – Southern California families looking for value and the best way to spend their limited entertainment dollars will find an unbeatable offer at the Disneyland Resort in … Read more
DVC Member Previews for American Idol Experience and Kim Possible
Disney Vacation Club Member Previews for The American Idol Experience and Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure have been announced. DVC Members must register in advance at this link for The American Idol Experience previews. The Kim Possible Challenge is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Disney Vacation Club Members have a special opportunity to … Read more
Ratatouille Float Cut From the Pixar Play Parade
In some late breaking news, it seems the Ratatouille float in the Pixar Play Parade has been removed from the parade due to budget cuts, as it is the float that has the most performers. The float will most likely return for the peak seasons such as spring break & the summer. Stay tuned to … Read more
Myrna Litt’s 1/8/09 Soda Fountain & Studio Store Photo Report
Myrna Litt popped into the Soda Fountain & Studio Store today & grabbed a few pictures for us: Pinocchio is coming to the El Capitan on January 23rd. They are setting up a new 2 month promotion featuring a candy shop. Not really sure what it is at the moment.
Jose Castillo’s 1/7/09 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
Our technical director Jose Castillo is currently at the Walt Disney World Resort and has provided us with these photos from his first day at the Resort yesterday, which took him to Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
It was a very wet day yesterday.
More photos including American Idol Experience and Toy Story Midway Mania after the jump…
Live Report from the WDW Resort
Tom Corless, our man on the ground, called in with this report today about Dinoland at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As part of the tech rehearsals that have been going on for the American Idol Experience, the preshow in the queue area is operating and can be … Read more
Chuck Canzoneri’s 1/7/09 Photo Report
Chuck Canzoneri is here with his latest photo report (and as will usually be the case with Chuck, he provides his own captions):
Celebrate Today! merchandise in the Emporium.
I’m not sure if this popcorn bucket is new or not?
New Celebrate Today! popcorn containers.
Took this at the Carnation Cafe where if you were celebrating a special event, the Cast member would put this on your table as a special centerpiece.
Celebrate Today! merchandise banner.
Shanghai Disneyland Announcement, but not from Disney
While the Walt Disney Company continues to deny it has agreed to build a park in Shanghai, reports are surfacing that the official state-run Shanghai Securities News has announced that the talks have been completed and the project will be announced soon. Stay tuned to WDWNewsToday as more information on this new development in the … Read more
Architect of Disney Lodges Passes Away
Peter H. Dominick Jr., the genius behind Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Grand Californian Hotel, passed away last Thursday. The Denver-based architect always said a turning point in his illustrious career came in the early 1990s, when he presented his design for the Wilderness Lodge to Michael Eisner, then chairman of Disney: “During … Read more
Disneyland Resort News & Rumor Report
Here’s a round-up of some of the latest rumors that our sources here at Disneyland News Today have been hearing: Due to construction on the World of Color Amphitheater, which is right by where the second High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now! show stop is, only one show stop will be made per show, … Read more
Myrna Litt’s 1/6/09 Photo Report
It’s once again time for a photo report from our very own Myrna Litt. Let’s take a look around the Disneyland Resort as the Christmas decorations start to come down:
The Year of a Million Dreams themed Mickey floral is being removed for a new What Will You Celebrate? themed floral.
Here you can see what looks to be a party hat.
Mickey & the rest of the Fab 5 are finally back out on Main Street in their original costumes.
Disney Design A Tee Grand Opening on Friday, January 9
Disney Design a Tee Presented by Hanes Only in the Downtown Disney® Marketplace Event: Disney Design a Tee Presented by Hanes Grand Opening Grand Opening Date: Friday, January 9 Grand Opening Time: 11:30am The first 100 guests at the Grand Opening of Disney Design A Tee presented by Hanes will receive: A Complimentary Lanyard, … Read more