From Paul Hiffmeyer of Disney Parks Blog: As construction wraps up in Cars Land, parts of the land gradually become “ready for their close-up.” And that’s when we can get to work on taking photos of what this amazing place will actually look like when it welcomes its first Disney California Adventure park guests on June 15. Last month, … Read more
Ep. 073 It’s a Small World Chaser We recorded this week’s episode at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the opening of Star Wars Weekends. Artist Maria Clapsis joins us for a can’t miss interview and we review her recently release Disney Character Star Wars set. There is also some big news about Mickey’s Circus. Listen in … Read more
So, about that romance segment in “The Magic, the Memories, and You” that was ending later this month… it’s not. The romance segment which was added in February will be staying through the entire summer and will be joined by a new unique summer segment. The new summer segment features characters from Phineas and Ferb, … Read more
From Steven Miller of the Disney Parks Blog: I recently visited California, where I had one of the most amazing experiences of my Disney career. Imagineer Vanessa Hunt gave me a tour of the Walt Disney Imagineering Art Library vault in Glendale. This place houses the original art of the most iconic images from Disney Parks’ … Read more
From Erin Glover of the Disney Parks Blog: As we have done in the past, we wanted to give our loyal Disney Parks Blog readers a heads-up that ticket prices at the Disneyland Resort will be increasing, starting on May 20. This summer is one of the most anticipated times in the resort’s history, and a visit to … Read more
If you’re a Star Wars fan who won’t be getting out to Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year, you’ll be very happy about what we have to share. Our friend Jeff Lange over at JeffLangeDVD.com and MouseSteps.com (both awesome sites you should check out all the time) captured some highlights of the … Read more
To celebrate the completion of the 5 year expansion of Disney California Adventure, The Disneyland News Today Podcast is celebrating by holding a month of DCA inspired segments covering the history and attractions of Anaheim’s second gate. Wrapping up DCA Month, we will be holding a special segment that you the listeners can take part … Read more
The Mickey’s Circus catalog updated today and as expected, there is a 3″ two pack and two 9″ figures added to the lineup. Check them out and leave your thoughts below… and don’t forget, registration for this huge yearly Vinylmation and Pin event begins at noon tomorrow. Check out our Mickey’s Circus Explanation page for the other Vinylmation and … Read more
I arrived at about 8:30am and Stormtroopers loomed over the DHS entrance make sure guests stayed in line. I headed directly for the merchandise. I’ve never hit up the merchandise tent on opening day before at Star Wars Weekends… good thing I wore my standing shoes. It was basically three and a half hours from park entrance to … Read more
Again, no new Vinylmation on display, but plenty of Star Wars stuff. On display was a set of 6 Disney Characters as Star Wars action figures. At first I was excited to get a peak at the 6th series, but these do not seem to fall in line with the figures we are used to. … Read more
Unfortunately, no Star Wars 2 Vinylmation were on display at the start of Star Wars Weekends today at DHS. But they did a few interesting previews. The first of which is an addition to the Star Wars Muppets action figures from earlier this year. This 3 pack set will be out in August and will … Read more
From Robin Trowbridge of Disney Parks Blog: By now, you may have heard that a funderful new party is in the making at Disney California Adventure park … theMad T Party! But, before experiencing the assortment of joyfulutionary entertainment that awaits you, you must make your way down the Rabbit Hole! This magical, mystical passageway is … Read more
From Valarie Sukovaty of the Disney Parks Blog: Nothing sets the mood over a tasty meal like just the right music. In this video, we take you behind the scenes and into the recording studio with Bill Cantos. Cantos is the music arranger of all the tunes that you’ll hear in the new Carthay Circle … Read more
The Fantasmic 20th Anniversary Pass holder event features unique merchandise, park hours past midnight, an added 5 minute documentary before the show and some of the character cast gets together as the park closes at Main Street Station! No new changes to the show. It will still, as of Monday’s showing, be the same Fantasmic … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Walt Disney World theme parks over the last three days and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip. We’ll take a look at New Fantasyland, Star Wars Weekends preparation, and more from around the Vacation Kingdom of the World, so let’s get started: The Main … Read more
Star Wars Weekends begins this Friday, May 18th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and along with all the Star Wars costume characters and actors on hand, Disney Design Group artists will also be meeting guests and signing autographs. Maria Clapsis, the artist behind the designs of the Disney Character Star Wars series and Mike Sullivan, designer … Read more
