Brandon Struve’s 7/23/09 Tomorrowland Report

WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a late evening trip to the Magic Kingdom last night and has a few photos to share of some on-going projects in Tomorrowland:

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Beautiful views of Cinderella Castle from the entrance of…

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Matt Paul’s 7/3/09 Magic Kingdom Report

Matt Paul visited the Magic Kingdom on July 3rd to witness the new citizen naturalization ceremony, as well as to see the “Celebrate America” fireworks and he has some photos to share:

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The castle forecourt stage was decked out

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A Reason To Watch High School Musical 3

Those of you who follow this site regularly know I have little love for the High School Musical film series, but it looks like Starz has given me a reason to perhaps watch High School Musical 3: For more details on the contest and Starz, visit this link

Disney Castles (and Presidents) Are Ready for the NBA Finals

Disney has released a press video featuring the friendly wager between the Walt Disney World and Disneyland presidents over the NBA Finals between the Lakers and the Magic: Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom was illuminated June 4, 2009 in Orlando Magic team colors to support the local NBA franchise’s appearance in the 2009 NBA … Read more

Chris Lastrapes’ 2/22-23/09 WDW Report

WDWNT Podcast staff member Chris Lastrapes just returned from a short two day trip to the Walt Disney World and has some interesting photos and video clips to share with us:

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At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, preparations have begun for ESPN the Weekend

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The Wand is Back!!!

I’m sure that’s a news title you never expected to read on this website, but it’s true. In this case, it’s the wand in a form that’s even uglier than the real thing was. However, it was in use for a pretty good reason : An 80-foot-tall hot air balloon, shaped like Epcot’s Spaceship Earth … Read more

Matt Paul’s 12/14 Magic Kingdom Report

Matt Paul was at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday to attend the Very Merry Christmas Party, and shares with us some very interesting photos:

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A huge vending location of some kind is rising up behind the construction walls in the location of the former fry wagon

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You can see fixtures for signage and an awning in this picture

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construction materials behind the building on the hill

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WDWNT Weekend Update

A few interesting developments from the last few days to note in this mixed-bag report: -Matt Paul is reporting that the Mickey Mouse float in the Disney Dreams Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom has been removed from the parade to be converted to the opening float for the latest version of the parade that will … Read more

Matt Paul’s 12/5-12/6/08 WDW Photo Update

Our very own Matt Paul attended this weekend’s Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade tapings, and reports back to us with these photos:

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This Friday and Saturday were days for Walt Disney World Christmas Day parade taping

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Dream Along With Mickey performed on a slightly modified stage for the later performances

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These red curtains were put in just for the parade taping.

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Earful Tire

A new Grand Marshal vehicle has debuted in the Magic Kingdom theme park, carrying guests of honor down the daily parade route in grand style. To fit the theme of Main Street, USA, the vehicle was designed after a 1912 touring car. The new vehicle’s design also allows guests in wheelchairs to board easily and … Read more