Via Napoli Pictures and Review
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel brings us pictures from inside the new Via Napoli restaurant at the Italy pavilion inside Epcot’s World Showcase:
Video: New Effects in Snow White’s Scary Adventures
Chris Lastrapes brings us aboard an updated Scary Adventure at Disneyland with this 55-year-old attraction. See the all-new visual effects which continue to make this dark ride a true Disneyland classic
Chris Lastrapes’ 8/1/10 DLR Photo Report
DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes went to the Disneyland Resort yesterday to check out the new Snow White effects but also brings us some newsworthy photos from around the resort.
Starting off at DCA, Little Mermaid now has an exterior
8/1/10 “it’s a small world” Refurbishment Update
The refurbishment of “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom began August 1st and is scheduled to wrap-up on October 22nd. The only changes to the attraction we can confirm at this time include a queue reconfiguration and the moving of the attraction entrance back to its original location near Pinocchio’s Village Haus. The following photos were taken by Banks Lee on August 1st:
Tarps wrap the entire facade
My favorite refurbishment sign EVER!!!
That sign should be moving down to the other end of the facade
oops….
The windows looking into the loading area of the attraction from Pinocchio’s Village Haus have been blocked
Banks Lee’s 7/30/10 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee made a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Friday and has plenty of newsworthy photos from his trip to share with us:
Hollywood Studios has had this “trendy” line of merchandise for a while now
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Adam Roth’s 7/30/10 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Downtown Disney and Epcot on Friday and took a few newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:
It’s coming…
Rapunzel Coming to the Magic Kingdom? Small World Changes?
From the Disney Parks Blog:
Before we dive into the weekend, there are a few quick updates to share out of Magic Kingdom Park to end the week. First is a new character experience — a “play and greet” with characters Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder at the park’s Fairytale Garden. Beginning Friday, October 15, you’ll be able to interact with both of the stars from the upcoming Disney film “Tangled.”
The Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder experience will replace the current show, “Storytime with Belle” at Fairytale Garden. The final “Storytime with Belle” show will be September 12.
And some of you may have already heard about some downtime scheduled for “it’s a small world.” The attraction will be closed for refurbishment this Sunday, August 1 through Friday, October 22.
We’ll post more details on both of these updates in the future.
Now before anyone starts to worry that Disney characters are being added to “it’s a small world”, remember that Imagineers stated when the refurbishment was announced that “characters will not be added at this time”. However, this is from the same people who stated the Main Street Electrical Parade was leaving after August 14th, so, as usual, take that statement with a grain of salt. All that we can confirm is that Disney is taking this time to reconfigure the queue of “it’s a small world” and will move the entrance back to its original location near Pinocchio’s Village Haus (the entrance was moved during the huge 2004-05 overhaul of the attraction). Anything beyond that is simply speculation at this time. Stay tuned to WDW News Today for more information on these Fantasyland changes as they become available.
All Signs Point to Golden Oak
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber provides us with pictures of the newly revealed signage that will welcome guests to the Golden Oak development at Walt Disney World:
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Coming to Disneyland 2011
From the Disney Parks Blog:
A new parade, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, will stomp, clang and drum its way to Disneyland park next year.
Today, we’re sharing the first preview of the artwork for Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. It gives you a glimpse of the vibrant colors and exciting array of Disney characters that may appear on the streets of Disneyland park in 2011.Plus, there are a whole lot of exciting elements for the new parade that can’t be captured in this artwork:
- The parade is an explosive music festival with thrilling rhythms and bold percussion that will bring to life some of the most beloved melodies from Disney films.
- Live musicians will amplify the fun. Mickey Mouse and some of your favorite Disney characters will play live and will encourage members of the crowd to join a giant jam session.
- Lively dancers will stomp out rhythms as a syncopated drum line, twinkling cymbals, steel drums and more entertain guests with sensational sounds!
The parade promises to be the most foot-stomping, infectious festival of music you’ve ever seen — or heard! I’ve heard it’s “soundsational!”
What do you think of this new parade? Is there a particular parade float in the artwork that you’re most excited about?
Check back on the Blog later today for more news about shows at Disney Parks.
Josh Siegel’s 7/29/10 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT’s newest reporter Josh Siegel visited the Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share in this report:
People look confused by the facade work at the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at the Magic Kingdom