WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday and has a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Work continues on the tram unloading area at the Transportation and Ticket Center
WDWNT Reporter Coral Rivera is back with a few quick updates from the Magic Kingdom & Epcot, so let’s take a look:
Halloween decorations up at the Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom is a perennial guest favorite for the character meet and greets, special entertainment, and of course, the candy. If you are planning on attending any of the parties this year, you’ll want to check out this nifty guide we’ve compiled. We’ve even included a few things you … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and took a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Welcome to the Transportation and Ticket Center
Disney has shown off its 2011 Halloween Vinylmation Release. Copyright Disney This Trick or Treat inspired Vinylmaiton was designed by Eric Caszatt and will be released all over Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. D-Streets and many resort stores that carry Disney Halloween merchandise will also sell this Limited Release figure for $14.95. How … Read more
Hot off the press, here are the dates for this years Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween and Very Merry Christmas Parties at the Magic Kingdom: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Sept. 13,16,20,23,27,30 October 2,6,7,10,11,13,16,18,20,21,23,25, 27,28,30,31 Nov 1 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party November 8,9,11,13,15,18,27,29,30 December 2,4,6,7,9,11,13, 14,16,18 Tickets are not on sale yet, but we will be sure … Read more
Headless Horseman
I would like to welcome Max Guggenheim to the DLNT crew. He will be bringing us photos and videos from The Disneyland Resort. Max now brings us his first photo report from the Disneyland Resort…
Starting off in DCA, walls are up around the right side mural to prepare for it’s removal starting on Oct. 1st
From the Disney Parks Blog: Mickey’s Costume Party has been added as a fun, new exclusive experience at Mickey’s Halloween Party, the special, nighttime event at Disneyland park on Halloween night and Tuesdays and Fridays in October. Mickey’s Costume Party is a new cavalcade featuring Disney characters and floats parading down Main Street, U.S.A. Today … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel spent his Saturday roaming the parks of the Walt Disney World Resort, and he has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us:
The Fantasyland crane is visible from far away
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been a hotbed of changes, refurbishments, and improvements over the last few days, so WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee headed out to the park to take photos of all of this activity:
There’s a lot closed
WDWNT Network’s Cody Smith will be providing photo updates on a much more regular basis for WDW News Today, and he starts today with some interesting updates from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot:
The Magic Kingdom is ready for Halloween
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee spent Thursday at the fabulous Walt Disney World Resort, starting his day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and then spending the evening at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:
A new audition video plays on the big screen outside the American Idol Experience periodically. The sign underneath points to the new audition entrance
Visiting the Walt Disney World Resort can be daunting for even for the most seasoned Disney travelers, but visiting during the holidays can be truly overwhelming. There are four theme parks, two water parks, the Downtown Disney district, twenty-one resort hotels, and not to mention the numerous water and sports activities available. All of that alone is enough to keep someone busy on a vacation, but there are numerous special offerings that go under the radar of most visitors… and they shouldn’t.
Special events, backstage tours, and special dining events happen throughout various areas of the resort, but with one major difference: special events are offered for a limited time during the year and backstage tours and special dining events are typically offered year around.
First, we’ll take a look at special events. These events typically happen around the same time of the year, every year. They are highly anticipated by those who know about them, but casual WDW visitor may not be aware. Whether they are sporting events or holiday celebrations, many people build their Walt Disney World vacations around these happenings.
Both Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade are popular events that take place at The Magic Kingdom. Because of the limited amount of tickets sold on select dates— 24 party days for Halloween and 19 party days for Christmas in 2009—these events tend to sell out quickly. The general estimate is 20,000 tickets, but Disney does not release exactly how many they sell for each evening’s party. It is best to purchase tickets in advance of course, but tickets can be purchased on the day-of the party if available.
Advance ticket purchase is the same for both parties. After calling Disney (or purchasing online) and giving a credit card, tickets can be mailed or picked up upon your arrival. If you’re already in the park on the day of the party, proceed to the Rose Garden near Cinderella’s Castle after 4:00 PM and Cast Members will swipe your party ticket and put a wristband on you. Those holding party passes, but not planning on being in the park earlier, can typically head to the main gate at 4pm and look for specially designated Cast Members who will assist in getting you set up. Although the Halloween and Christmas parties officially start at 7pm, guests will be admitted as early as 4pm. When the park closes at 7pm to regular guests, only those guests with wristbands may stay. Cast Members do check and will kindly escort out anyone not wearing a wristband.
Both events have similar set-ups: holiday-specific themed fireworks and parades, character meet-and-greets, access to some regular Magic Kingdom attractions, themed food and beverages, dance parties, and other specialty events and shows.
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a quick trip to the Magic Kingdom earlier today and has plenty of news and photos to share, so let’s get started:
Tonight was the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul spent a long Saturday at the Walt Disney World Resort and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Matt started off at the Transportation and Ticket Center, on his way to the Magic Kingdom
