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Another Passholder Pixie Preview

February 3, 2024August 10, 2009

Just as they did for the arrival of the first Tinker Bell movie last year, Walt Disney World will be holding a special advanced screening event just for annual passholders, this time for the second film in the Tinker Bell “direct-to-DVD/Blu-ray” film series: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure. Here is the event information: At … Read more

A Salute to All Nations, But Mostly America

February 3, 2024July 6, 2009

This weekend was a celebration of America at the Walt Disney World Resort, and WDWNT Videographer Matt Paul was there to capture all the festivities for the WDWNTube Disney Parks video site. Below you’ll find video of the new Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom, the “Celebrate America” fireworks show from July 4th, and … Read more

The Most Magical Way to Become an American

February 3, 2024July 4, 2009

Walt Disney World has released a video of the swearing in of 1000 new American citizens that took place yesterday at the Magic Kingdom:

Have “Wishes” for a Magic Kingdom Dessert Party?

February 3, 2024June 22, 2009

According to Mark Goldhaber’s “Mark My Words” blog on MousePlanet.com: Apparently, Disney will be testing a new Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party in the Magic Kingdom starting on Tuesday. The test will run from June 23 through Saturday, August 29, “near” the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station. Our guess is that it probably will be in the … Read more

Hall of Presidents Passholder Previews Announced!!!

February 3, 2024June 5, 2009

Just announced on the Walt Disney World Passholder website: Be among the first to see the Hall of Presidents attraction before the official re-opening July 4th weekend! Open to all Passholders, this preview includes the Animatronics® figure of our 44th President, Barack Obama. And his predecessors will look more amazing than ever in a re-imagining … Read more

Eat to the Beat 2009 Concert Line-Up

February 3, 2024June 4, 2009

Disney has released the dates and groups performing during this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A platinum lineup of popular music acts, including several Grammy-winning bands, will unleash an eclectic mix of classic and current tunes during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 25-Nov. 8 at Walt Disney … Read more

D23 Annonces Summer Line-Up of Member-Only Special Events

February 3, 2024May 14, 2009

Whether you’re in Orlando, Anaheim, Burbank, Las Vegas, New York, or Chicago, D23 members have some very special events coming their way this summer. Here is a press release about the events, as well as an upcoming D23 contest: DISNEY’S D23 FAN COMMUNITY ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2009 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Unique Experiences Created Exclusively for Charter … Read more

D23’s Flowers and Fireworks

February 3, 2024May 14, 2009

D23 members visiting Walt Disney World at the end of the month will be happy to hear about a FREE special event at Epcot that’s just for them: 05.14.09 – Join D23 at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate its Members in all 50 states and more than 25 countries worldwide! Start … Read more

D23 Annonces Summer Line-Up of Member-Only Special Events

February 3, 2024May 14, 2009

Matt Paul’s 4/22/09 WDW Report

February 3, 2024April 25, 2009

Matt Paul spent a wonderful Earth Day 2009 at the Walt Disney World Resort and has plenty of pictures to share with us:

“Celebrate Parking!”

Some new flags outside of Animal Kingdom

Celebrate with Dancing, Music, and a Khaki-Clad Cast?

February 3, 2024April 16, 2009

In usual fashion, Walt Disney World put out a number of new press releases all at once, giving us a lot to talk about after what has been a rather quiet period. The first piece gives us an official time frame and some already announced details about the Stich’s Supersonic Celebration show coming to the … Read more

“Roar Into Spring”

February 3, 2024April 15, 2009

Since news is slow this week, I thought it would be a good time to highlight another special Walt Disney Classics Collection piece that is coming out only in the Disney Parks: “Simba: Little King, Big Roar”, Available: 4/17/09, Retail: $99 plus tax, Dimensions: 4 1/2″H WDCC Simba Spring Premiere Event Date(s): April 17, 2009 Locations: Art & … Read more

Not Sure What to Celebrate?

February 3, 2024March 14, 2009

In case you weren’t sure what you can celebrate at Disney Parks in 2009, here are some promotional videos recently released by Disney:

Robert Ashburn’s 3/6/09 WDW Photo Report

February 3, 2024March 9, 2009

Our good friend Robert Ashburn of Figmentsmedia.net has provided us with photos from his trip to the Walt Disney World Resort on Friday. Let’s take a look at some of his pictures:

Robert began the day at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park

More Star Wars Weekends 2009 Merchandise

February 3, 2024March 7, 2009

The official Star Wars website has posted a great many pictures of the latest Disney/Star Wars merchandise that will be available during Star Wars Weekends 2009 (and beyond) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The third series of Disney/Star Wars action figures features Goofy as Chewbacca, Mickey as an X-Wing Pilot, Minnie as “Slave” Princess Leia, Donald … Read more

‘Ears to You Hollywood Studios

February 3, 2024March 6, 2009

The first picture of any merchandise that will be released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1, 2009 has finally appeared. Of course, it’s an open edition pin that will be sold beginning April 28: A very cool logo to say the least. The only thing I find a little … Read more