WDWNT Podcast Episode 169 Now Available for Download

WDWNT on November 9, 2010

Have you heard this week’s WDW News Today Podcast? If you haven’t, here’s what you can expect:

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Natalie Henley, Marci Smith, Jenni Simon, Mike Truskowski, Josh Stern, Taylor Martina, David Smith, and Zach Larson for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and its many fans. Plenty of Walt Disney World information and fun awaits you on this edition of the WDW News Today Podcast!!!

Before we get started with our segment for this week, we’ll be making the eliminations of two contestants from “Who Wants to be a Podcaster?” based on how you voted the over the last week. Following that, we have the seventh edition of what you voted our most popular segment, “The Top 10″. It’s an interactive and fun segment where the WDWNT Podcast Team and our listeners come together to create top ten lists for Walt Disney World in many different categories. We continue this week with our contestants presenting the top movies that should have attractions at Walt Disney World.

To download or listen to the show on-site, go to our podcast download directory page. You can also download episodes of the show by subscribing to the Enhanced Episode and Standard Episode feeds on iTunes.

Special Note: Be sure to nominate the WDW News Today Podcast for Best Travel and Best Produced Podcast in the 2010 Podcast Awards at www.PodcastAwards.com. If you enjoy the program, this is a great way to say thanks to the great team that makes the show possible every single week. Thank you for voting!

“Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” Coming March 2011

WDWNT on November 9, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

Disney California Adventure park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida will celebrate the premiere of Disney Channel’s new multiplatform brand, Disney Junior, with “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” next year. The lively show in the Parks will debut with new characters, some new adventures and a new marquee.

Children and parents who now enjoy the popular “Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage!” at both Parks can look forward to sharing this new production, which brings back three audience favorites (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,Handy Manny and Little Einsteins) and also introduces a brand new segment based on Disney Junior’s newest series that will debut in February 2011, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

“Jake and the Never Land Pirates” will air on Disney Junior in February 2011 and will share the magical and adventurous world of Never Land with preschoolers. Children will be drawn to the main character Jake, an enthusiastic young boy who leads a team of kid pirates (Cubby and Izzy, along with their faithful pirate parrot, Skully) in fun adventures that encourage interactive responses from young viewers. The clever premise provides kids and families with a fun way to learn teamwork.

“Jake and the Never Land Pirates” on Disney Junior

Stories from the show will come to life in the Parks with colorful, puppet versions of some of the most popular Disney Junior characters, bright visuals, whimsical scenery that fills the stage, catchy songs and interactive moments.

“Disney Junior – Live on Stage” is scheduled to debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure park in March 2011.

Destination Vinylmation Ep. 001 Bad Apple

WDWNT on November 9, 2010

It’s our first podcast and we jump right in with News and Release Dates, mention our opinion of some newly released sets like the New York Exclusives and the incredibly cool Ice Tray, then follow up with a heavy hitter, our full review of Urban 5, released just days ago! It’s even spoiler free for those who choose not to listen after the end.

Destination Vinylmation Ep. 001 Bad Apple

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Listen, Enjoy, Comment!

First Look at Brand-New Disney Store in Times Square

WDWNT on November 9, 2010

While it isn’t a dose of Disney news from Orlando, the Disney Store is set to officially open its brand new flagship store in New York City on Tuesday afternoon. Even though the store is not officially open yet, it has been operating normal hours since Thursday, a soft opening of sorts to put it in park lingo. WDWNT Lead Reporter Tom Corless was able to visit the store a few times over the weekend and has hundreds of photos to share from the Disney Store in Times Square, so let’s take a look:

The facade is made up of a large screen and several very small screens scattered through square glass windows

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The rest of the band!

WDWNT on November 9, 2010

Well okay, maybe not the rest of the band, but today Disney’s Vinylmation Blog posted some new photos of upcoming Vinylmations. As I asked for last week when they announced Sam the Eagle (I’m going to just assume they read this blog); Disney has shown us another member of the Electric Mayhem- Janice from the Muppets Two collection. (Now if they would just release Animal, Dr. Teeth, Floyd and Zoot!)

They also revealed a Mushroom and Caterpillar from Cutesters Too, and Donald Duck from the Nerds Rock collection. I’m glad Cutesters Too won’t all be the Kids in Costumes, like we saw at Trade City. I think I perfer not having people, who aren’t specific characters, on vinylmation and just using the body as a canvas for artwork.

Also shown were a Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary piece, as well as a 9″ showing the Matterhorn for some unannounced series that they stress is way in the “future”.

Check out the rest of their blog post, dated November 8th, at: eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/blog.html

Also of note: These photos were released to thank the community for their following of the new Disney Vinylmation Facebook page at facebook.com/Vinylmation. If you have Facebook you should follow them so they can reward us further.

Also check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/pages/Destination-Vinylmation/156402437729465

Neil Patrick Harris Confirmed as New California Screamin’ Voice

WDWNT on November 9, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

On Friday, Guests riding California Screamin’ at Disney California Adventure park may have noticed a familiar new voice as they prepared to board the longest and fastest roller coaster at the Disneyland Resort.

Disney Imagineers recently worked with actor Neil Patrick Harris to make new recordings for California Screamin’. These new themed recordings recall a carnival sideshow barker, in keeping with the theme of all the boardwalk amusements in Paradise Pier.

Neil Patrick Harris is the New Voice of California Screamin' at Disney California Adventure Park

Have you heard Neil yet? What do you think of the new spiels?

Here is a short video of some of the new spiels:

2010 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Taping at Disneyland

WDWNT on November 8, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

Earlier today, we completed some segments for the 2010 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at the Disneyland Resort and I wanted you to be the first to see some fun pictures from the taping.

First, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was joined by “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancers Tony Dovolani, Chelsie Hightower, Kym Johnson, and Louis Van Amstel in a rousing performance of Phineas and Ferb’s favorite holiday song, “Christmas is Starting Now.”

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Joined By “Dancing With the Stars” Professional Dancers Tony Dovolani, Chelsie Hightower, Kym Johnson, and Louis Van Amstel

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Joined By “Dancing With the Stars” Professional Dancers Tony Dovolani, Chelsie Hightower, Kym Johnson, and Louis Van Amstel

Selena Gomez then sang the classic,“Winter Wonderland.” Selena is always so much fun and I think her fans are really going to love this performance.

Selena Gomez Singing Winter Wonderland”

During a break from the show, Chip and Dale got a chance to visit the “Wizards of Waverly Place” star and we took this fun photo.

Selena Gomez with Chip and Dale

Joining us at the Disneyland Resort for the first time this year is Nick Cannon, who was joined by lots of familiar faces during the taping.

Nick Cannon with Lots of Familiar Faces

We’ll bring you more updates on the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade in the coming weeks, but for those of you making your plans now, here’s when you can catch the show on ABC all around the country on Christmas Day:

  • Eastern Time Zone: 12 p.m. 2 p.m.
  • Central Time Zone: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Mountain Time Zone: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Pacific Time Zone: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Los Angeles: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

2 Years of Vinylmation!

WDWNT on November 7, 2010


Happy 2 Years Vinylmation! Everyone else seems to have started the celebration early, but we here at Destination Vinylmation waited til the baking was done and the day was correct before wishing you a happy 3rd year. We’ve only been collecting for 6 months, but we love you all the same.

So as a special treat we baked everyone a treat! Even our vinylmation got in on the party. (Statue of Liberty Minnie lit the candles!)


For more celebration and some great special reveals, check out the Disney Tribute at disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/11/vinylmation-turns-two/

Ice Cool!!!

WDWNT on November 6, 2010


Here is an up close look at the Ice Cube tray exclusive 3″ Vinylmation. It’s is like a Clear Vinylmation with a frosty look to it. And two eyes, a nose and a mouth visible on the head. I would say I can’t wait to freeze up some Vinylmation shaped ice cubes and sip a cold drink while adding him to my collection, but it’s cold at WDW today! Hot chocolate for me… just hope Ice Cube Mickey doesn’t melt.

Vinylmation Ice Cube trays?

WDWNT on November 6, 2010


Yep! At Disney’s Hollywood Studios I found a set of Vinylmation ice cube trays ($16.96) that come with an exclusive 3″ figure!