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:
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, preparations have begun for ESPN the Weekend
Magical Celebrations
“Move It! Shake It! Embed It!”
WDWNT Videographer Matt Paul has provided us with a fantastic (and lengthy) and long-awaited video of the brand new “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party” at the Magic Kingdom. The video is embedded courtesy of the WDWNTube Disney Parks video site:
Jose Castillo’s 2/15/09 WDW Photo Report
After a few days of delay, Jose Castillo has finally provided us with pictures from the last day of his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look at some of his pics from Monday:
The balloon window-clings have now reached the Walt Disney World buses
“Follow that bus to the best kept Disney secret!!!”
Matt Paul’s 2/14-2/15/09 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
WDWNT Videographer and Photographer Matt Paul just visited the Walt Disney World resort this past very busy weekend and has a number of newsworthy photos to share of his trip with us:
The pavement at the very busy Transportation and Ticket Center could use some work
“Celebrate Today!” banners greet you as you exit towards the Magic Kingdom
Jose Castillo’s 2/13-14/09 WDW (and Place of Evil) Photo Report
WDWNT Technical Director Jose Castillo has shared some interesting photos from the first two days of his 3 day excursion to Walt Disney World this weekend, so let’s take a look:
Jose started his Friday at Epcot
I love seeing the characters out-and-about rather than confined to the Character Spot, I wish they would bring back “Characters on Holiday”
Justin Heyman’s 2/4-2/12/09 WDW Photo Report
WDW News Today’s first Cast Member, Justin Heyman, is back from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort and has provided us with a few photographs that will make up his first-ever WDWNT photo report:
The entire Hall of Presidents facade is now under tarps, making this lengthy refurbishment n upgrade both inside and outside
In Tomorrowland, some mystery structures have appeared on the north edge of the construction area for Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration
Walt Disney World Entertainment Updates
There are a ton of entertainment changes that will be taking place at the Walt Disney World theme parks this week, so I thought it would be useful to provide a list for those of you visiting in the next few days: The “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party” at the Magic Kingdom … Read more
“What Will You Call This Promotion?”
Just when you thought the name problems plaguing the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction were as confusing as it gets, Disney has outdone themselves. Many of you probably remember when we first reported in May 2008 about the marketing campaign for Disney Parks that would revolve around celebrating special milestones in life and would be titled “Magical Celebrations”. … Read more
“I Went to Disney World!”
Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, rides Feb. 2, 2009 in a celebratory parade with Mickey Mouse in the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Holmes’ visit came only hours after his “I’m Going to Disney World!” pronouncement in Tampa, Fla., following the Steelers’ last-minute, 27-23 victory over … Read more
News from the February 2009 Mickey Monitor
The latest edition of the Mickey Monitor annual passholder publication is now available for viewing and offers a number of newsworthy announcements on some upcoming Walt Disney World attractions and special events. Here are some highlights: -Passholders are being informed that Space Mountain will be closed for a “Space-Lift” beginning in April 2009. The article confirms … Read more
Get Ready to Party…. Eventually
Disney has published some details (and larger concept art) on two upcoming entertainment offerings for the Magic Kingdom as part of the “Celebrate Today!” promotion. Be sure to take note of the date change on the second show: Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party At the Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street … Read more
Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade Video Debut
With the launch of our new WDWNTube video site just a few days ago, we are still testing a variety of features, including the ability to embed videos from that site right here on WDW News Today. While our amazing technical department is working on that, we will direct you over to that site to … Read more
Robert Ashburn’s 1/23/09 WDW Photo Update
Robert Ashburn of Figment’s Media and FTN has provided us with another fantastic photo report, this time from the Magic Kingdom area with a full report on the park’s latest parade and some other smaller happenings. Let’s take a look:
We’ll start this report with photos from the debut performance of the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom. Since the pre-parade vehicle is now in the actual parade, a high school band acted in it’s place
Disney was filming the first performance for some promotional footage
The parade banner leads along with what was the pre-parade Grand Marshal vehicle
Jon Pleszewski’s 1/21/09 Magic Kingdom Update
Avid WDWNT Network follower Jon Pleszewski has provided us with a fantastic photo update from around the Magic Kingdom park, so let’s take a look at some news items: The “Celebrate Today!” banner covers the famous train station plaque that the Year of a Million Dreams banner covered for many months The castle forecourt stage … Read more
Celebrate a Parade of a Slightly Different Name
It appears that the new/updated parade debuting at the Magic Kingdom park on January 23, 2009 has had a name change from what we have previously reported. According to upcoming entertainment schedules for the month of February, the parade will be titled the “Celebrate a Dream Come True” Parade. This slightly different name is shorter … Read more
Stitch’s Supersonic Construction Update
Matt Paul has provided us with some photos (which are the first to make use of our larger site width) and a video of the ongoing stage construction for “Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration” taken yesterday at the Magic Kingdom in Tomorrowland: This construction is taking place directly in front of the old Skyway building in Tomorrowland … Read more