Magician Mickey to Appear at Town Square Theater

From the Disney Parks Blog: At the Disney Parks Blog, we’re as excited as you are to learn more about Walt Disney Imagineering’s (WDI) plans for Town Square Theater, the new permanent home for Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom Park that’s set to debut in early April. I’m happy to report that earlier today, WDI gave us … Read more

More Details on Mickey’s New Home at the Magic Kingdom

A press release from Disney gives us more details on Mickey Mouse’s new home, the Town Square Theater, opening later this Spring: Magic Kingdom officials have a hunch a really “hot ticket” in their realm this summer is going to be something other than a ride, a snack or a show. Rather, it’s a first-ever … Read more

Mickey and Minnie Moving Out

In honor of the closure of Mickey’s Toontown Fair, which has existed in some fashion at the Magic Kingdom since 1988, here are a few pictures of how Mickey and Minnie spent their last day in their old home: Goodbye Toontown!

WDWNT: The Wallpapers #7

While most of the staff is out at Disneyland celebrating the resort’s 55th Anniversary we thought we would bring you another great wallpaper from Tim Goodchild with the mouse that started it all! Thanks to the amazing talent and generosity of photographer Tim Goodchild of timgoodchild.com, we are able to provide these downloadable wallpapers for your … Read more

Josh Siegel’s 5/25/10 WDW Photo Report

We are proud to welcome the newest addition to the WDWNT staff, Josh Siegel, with his first photo report from the Walt Disney World Resort:

Work continues on Pollo Campero at Downtown Disney

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Disney Talks About Mickey Talking….

From the Disney Parks Blog: Some lucky Disneyland park guests experienced a very special meet and greet with Mickey Mouse this week. Mickey, who usually saves his voice for shows and parades, talked with guests and interacted with them in never-before-seen ways! This was part of a process we call “playtesting” as it gives us a … Read more

Volunteering, You “CAN” Do It!

Canned Goods Set a Guinness World Record, Ship to Food Banks LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) –Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods destined for food banks, Disney Parks officials on Thursday announced a major milestone with the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, a first-of-its-kind effort to … Read more

Nick Corjay’s 12/29/09-1/1/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Nick Corjay visited the Walt Disney World Resort to ring in 2010 and he has a plethora of photos to share with us, so let’s begin:

Work is wrapping up on the new roof for Mrs. Potts’ Cupboard in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom

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Matt Paul’s 8/29/09 WDW Photo Report

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

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Lakers vs. Magic, Crofton vs. Grier, Disney World vs. Disneyland

As an Orlando Magic fan, I can’t wait to see Ed Grier walking right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland park in shame: ANAHEIM, Calif./LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2009) – Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton and Disneyland President Ed Grier are squaring off – all in fun – as … Read more

Robert Ashburn’s 5/21/09 Hollywood Studios Report

Our good friend Robert Ashburn of Figmentsmedia.net has provided us with pictures from his Thursday trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so let’s take a look at some of his photos:

Star Wars Weekends have begun, as this billboard outside the park will testify

The 20th anniversary banners are gone, replaced with ones for Star Wars Weekends

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The Voice of Mickey Mouse, Wayne Allwine, Has Passed Away

While there has been no confirmation from the Walt Disney Company as of yet, a number of credible sources have reported that the voice of Mickey Mouse for over 25 years, Wayne Allwine, passed away over the weekend. Allwine was only 62 years old and has been the voice of the world’s most famous animated … Read more

The Voice of Mickey Mouse, Wayne Allwine, Has Passed Away

While there has been no confirmation from the Walt Disney Company as of yet, a number of credible sources have reported that the voice of Mickey Mouse for over 25 years, Wayne Allwine, passed away over the weekend. Allwine was only 62 years old and has been the voice of the world’s most famous animated … Read more

Disney Parks Merchandise Comes to the Disney Store Online

As of today, Disneystore.com (formerly Disneyshopping.com before a quick name change took place just a few days ago) is now offering a large assortment of merchandise from the U.S. Disney Parks: Mickey and the gang welcome you to “Bring the Magic Home with You” through the Disney Store website Among the Walt Disney World and … Read more