WDW 40th Anniversary Archives

WDWNT: The Magazine Issue 8 Released

October 19, 2011 David Smith

Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney … and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney’s dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy … Read more

40th Anniversary Activities Officially Confirmed!

September 22, 2011 Tom Corless

From the Cast Member Eyes and Ears publication: While all of this official information is now public, there are a few more surprises expected on October 1. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as more information becomes available.

Complete Details on Magic Kingdom 40th Anniversary Artist Celebration

September 16, 2011 Tom Corless

If you have been following the updates we have been making on wdwnewstoday.com/wdw40, you already know that October 1st at the Magic Kingdom will bring a ton of artist signing events to the park for the 40th anniversary and the release of new merchandise to mark the special occasion. Well, Disney has released details on … Read more

What’s New & What’s Next for Disney Pins

September 14, 2011 Tom Corless

Yes, Disney Pin Trading is still as popular as ever, and it isn’t hard to see why with all the incredible new product on the way. In this “Press Event” from The Florida Project, Disney reveals what is on the horizon, including an incredible 25 piece collection for Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary celebration on … Read more

More 40th Anniversary Merchandise On The Way?

February 5, 2024June 29, 2011 Tom Corless

Disney previewed an upcoming D-Tech product recently that should be arriving at Walt Disney World around October 1st, just in time for the 40th anniversary: Yes, it is an iPhone 4 case and it will be a limited edition of 1971 pieces. Perhaps the most exciting prospect is that those of us going to Walt … Read more

SHAG’s 40th Anniversary Collection Debuts at Walt Disney World

February 5, 2024June 21, 2011 Tom Corless

Dana Trujillo of the Disney Parks Blog shares a look at the retro-tastic line of merchandise SHAG has drawn up for Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary: Back in January, I gave you a sneak peek at the newest artwork created by SHAG for Walt Disney World Resort’s 40th Anniversary. While we were only able to give you … Read more

Disney Celebrates Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary With Art

February 5, 2024June 8, 2011 Tom Corless

Walt Disney World is celebratin its 40th anniversary early with the release and signing events for some new artwork June 10th through the 17th: Walt Disney World® Resort 40th Anniversary Artist Celebration Walt Disney World is celebrating 40 years of magic. To commemorate this auspicious occasion we are pleased to offer a special pre-celebration artist … Read more

A “Fan”-tastic Celebration of Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary

February 5, 2024May 10, 2011 Tom Corless

WDW News Today is a proud partner of WDWCelebrations and is happy to provide them the space to inform you of their next exciting event: WDWCELEBRATIONS ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR “PROJECT XL: THE WORLD AT 40”; REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Fan-Led Celebration Offers Unique Events to Highlight the 40th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort WDWCelebrations … Read more

Lap Bars, Miners, and SHAG! Oh My! A Magic Kingdom Video Update for 1/31/11

February 5, 2024January 31, 2011 Tom Corless

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was on the scene at the Magic Kingdom today, where it seems all the excitement was. Not only was artist SHAG previewing his work for Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary and Splash Mountain testing logs with lap bars before it re-opens tomorrow; the rescued Chilean coal miners were paraded in grand … Read more

Coral Rivera’s 1/29/11 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024January 31, 2011 Tom Corless

Today we have the first photo report from our newest WDWNT Reporter Coral Rivera! Coral brings us park hopping for a few newsworthy pictures in her very first update:

A limited release ear hat available, retailing at $79.95

Zach Larson’s 1/15-1/18/11 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024January 24, 2011 Tom Corless

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson roamed all over Walt Disney World last weekend and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us of all the latest happenings:

New clothing at Hollywood Studios features characters with clapboards

Tom Corless’ 1/15-1/18/11 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024January 21, 2011 Tom Corless

I was visiting Walt Disney World for the premiere of PIXAR Pals: Countdown to Fun and “Let the Memories Begin” last week and managed to find some time to take some newsworthy photos, so let’s take a look at what’s new around the parks:

We begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gnomio & Juliet was going to be a Disney movie, now it’s just a Disney promoted movie…

Walt Disney World Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Retro Merchandise

February 5, 2024January 4, 2011 Tom Corless

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson brings us our very first photo report of 2011 with a look at all of the new merchandise celebrating Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary in 2011. According to our sources, there is a lot more where this came from, this is only the first batch of clothes and collectibles hitting shelves this year to mark the milestone:

Plenty of open edition pins available

Tom Corless’ 10/2-10/5/10 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024October 7, 2010 Tom Corless

I spent a few days at Walt Disney World recently to experience the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. I took plenty of newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look:

It’s the 15th edition of the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot

WDWCelebrations Announces Two New WDW Events

February 5, 2024February 3, 2010 Tom Corless

The WDWNT Network is proud to have renewed its partnership with WDWCelebrations, the same group that led fan celebrations for Epcot’s 25th anniversary, Animal Kingdom’s 10th anniversary, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ 20th anniversary. The group announced two new upcoming Florida events this week that I think you’ll be interested in: WDWCelebrations Returns to Florida for … Read more