Meet the Chef at Chefs De France
Robert Ashburn of Figmentsmedia.net has provided us with a video (embedded courtesy of the WDWNTube video site) of the Remy “living character” that is now appearing at Chefs De France in Epcot:
Jose Eber’s 3/21/09 Downtown Disney Report
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has us a few photos from the West Side of Downtown Disney featuring construction of the latest attraction coming to the Walt Disney World Resort, a tethered balloon ride:
The attraction is operated by Aerophile, but is still called “Characters in Flight
The short flight aboard the balloon will cost $16.00 for an adult, and $10.00 for children
Celebrate! A New Logo
The logo for the upcoming Celebrate! A Street Party, which debuts this Friday, has been revealed:
Beginning March 27th, the heart of Disneyland Park rocks to the beat of some of the best party tunes of all time during Celebrate! A Street Party. Ballons and streamers fill the air on Main Street USA, while crazy conga lines, swing dancers, and Disney characters take to the street to celebrate YOU!
Jose Eber’s 3/20/09 Contemporary Resort Report
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber visited Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Friday and has plenty of photos to share featuring the final preparations for the Bay Lake Tower addition this August. Let’s take a look at some of his photos:
The exterior of Bay Lake Tower is almost complete. The bridge is receiving some final touches, including frosted glass.
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Jose Eber’s 3/19/09 Downtown Disney Report
WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber visited the Downtown Disney Marketplace last night and has plenty of great photos to share from his trip. Let’s take a look:
The new stage area at the Marketplace has proven quite popular with guests
I saw this show when I visited in January, it has proven to be extremely popular whenever it runs.
The sign for the newest store at Downtown Disney, Tren-D. The store just opened on Thursday.
One of the window displays at Tren-D
Another window display
A third display
A quick look at the interior of Tren-D which sells only women’s fashions
Another look at the sign
Myrna Litt’s 3/19/09 El Capitan Photo Report
Myrna popped over to the El Capitan Theatre today to pick up what else, but pins! She also grabbed a few shots of the latest happenings at the theatre for us:
The current featured film at the El Capitan is Race to Witch Mountain (which was an excellent movie by the way).
You can get your own Race to Witch Mountain birthday cake.
A little history display of the El Capitan Theatre.
Could this be the worst Disney shop window display ever?
For some reason, the Soda Fountain & Studio Store seems to be loving LA right now.
Thanks for your report Myrna!
Jose Eber’s 3/19/09 WDW Mini-Report
WDWNT reporter Jose Eber has sent us another short report featuring some of his newsworthy findings from around the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look:
At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a sign for the Concourse Steakhouse remains. Notice the new signs above the Outer Rim bar, Chef Mickey’s, and the Contempo Cafe
This computer-printing station has appeared at the Contemporary
Here is a video of continuing construction on the Kidani Village addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
D23 News Round-up
D23’s website has so far proven to be a great source for news and information for the Disneyland Resort, posting some tidbits we haven’t even heard mentioned elsewhere. Here’s a round-up news from the last 2 days:
- 03.18.09 — Golden Farewell
Golden Dreams, one of the original attractions at Disney’s California Adventure, is closing to make way for a brand-new attraction themed after The Little Mermaid. The final showing will take place at a special event for Cast Members on March 22. - 03.18.09 — It’s a Round-up!
Celebration Round-up & BBQ is set to open April 2! Guests can book priority seating now. - 03.17.09 — Easter Bunny Arrives Early At Fantasyland!
In addition to happy passengers, the Storybook Land Canal Boats are carrying Easter/Spring flowers and, if you look closely, you can see baskets of pastel eggs in front of some of the homes along the canal. - 03.17.09 — Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Accepting Reservations
Beginning yesterday, Guests can book reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland. The boutique, which transforms little girls into princesses and boys into knights, will be nestled inside Fantasyland next to Sleeping Beauty Castle and is set to open April 17.
Following the “Tren-Ds”
Dewayne Bevil of the Orlando Sentinel’s Theme Park Rangers blog was able to get an exclusive look inside the soon-to-open Tren-D store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace area. His report and pictures can be seen at this link.
As shown in the concept art we provided a few days ago, the store has a very contemporary/hip flare featuring recognizeable Disney character accents. The store opens to the public on March 19th, 2009. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as we get more information on the latest Downtown Disney shopping experience.