World of Color Road Show Details Released

WDWNT on July 2, 2010

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 1 , 2010) – Viewers around the world will join a one-of-a-kind, online phenomenon in July to experience the extraordinary magic of “World of Color,” the new after-dark spectacular presented nightly in Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim.  The interactive tour will feature live shows in four California cities, and the online audience will travel “virtually” to each location to watch the shows and interact with the webcast.
In each city, specially produced animation will be projected onto a familiar city landmark, using a sensational mixture of special effects, high-tech projections and one of the storytelling themes presented in “World of Color.”
The public is invited to participate online only at the “World of Color” Road Show website (www.worldofcolorroadshow.com), where viewers will enjoy a rich experience that includes Disney animation and music, video entertainment and a “viewer’s choice” opportunity to vote for the starring color in that evening’s show.  Each city will have a broadcast location designed for media only.
This “online spectacular” is inspired by the dazzling “World of Color” show, which combines music, animation, water and a multitude of special effects in a magical celebration of Disney characters and storytelling.  A new venture for the Disneyland Resort, the tour will utilize streaming online video to bring its own special magic to the World Wide Web and to iconic locations in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego and Los Angeles.  Each locale will deliver a different, amazing show.
ONLINE EXPERIENCE: Viewers will be able to access the webcast performances live and on encore nights at the website, in English at www.WorldofColorRoadShow.com and in Spanish at www.coloresdisney.com.  The site also features an artistic video mashup, interviews with the creators of “World of Color” and the voting option.  Video clips from each iconic location will be added to the show on ensuing nights, inspiring viewers to follow the virtual tour throughout California.
CAST YOUR VOTE: Just as fairies cast their spells, online viewers will cast their votes each night for one of three colors representing each of the Three Good Fairies from “Sleeping Beauty” – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather. The color with the most votes will be featured in the show’s opening moment, complete with a trail of pixie dust.  In true Disney style, the winning fairy will fly from computer screens to the landmark location and she will conjure the magical transformation of the landmark using the chosen color – red, green or blue.  With this bit of magic, online audience members are able to lend their own spark of inspiration to the show.
SHOW THEMES: A different theme will come alive in each of the four cities, with each show reflecting a theme from the“World of Color” production at Disney California Adventure.  To experience the show in each city, people will have to visit the website. There will be no accommodations on site in each city.

SAN FRANCISCO: In San Francisco, the unique animation will be projected onto the façade of a landmark that will be revealed online on Opening Night.  The presentation is dedicated to the theme of “Love,” featuring romantic couples from Disney and Disney•Pixar animated films.  The live show, presented Wednesday and Thursday, July 7 and 8, will repeat continuously from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Pacific time and will be shot from several different angles for the ongoing, live webcast.  Encore webcasts (not live) of the San Francisco show will appear online from 9 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 9-11.
SACRAMENTO: With forest and garden scenes from such films as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Pocahontas,” “Bambi” and “Alice in Wonderland,” the online experience in Sacramento will be built around the theme of “Nature.”  Presented Thursday through Sunday, July 15-18, in historic Old Sacramento, it will be webcast live from 9 to 11:30 p.m. each evening.
SAN DIEGO: The next stop will be San Diego where, appropriately enough, “Water” will be the theme of the interactive experience, featuring scenes from “The Little Mermaid,” “Finding Nemo” and others projected onto the U.S.S. Midway Museum at Navy Pier.  The San Diego webcasts will be live from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 22-25.
LOS ANGELES: The final shows of the online tour will be projected onto the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles Thursday and Friday, July 29 and 30.  The theme will be “Sky,” illustrated by scenes from such films as “Aladdin” and “Fantasia.”  As before, the live online presentation will be repeated continuously from 9 to 11:30 p.m.  Encore performances (not live) will be webcast from 9 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and Aug. 1.

Best Friends Pet Resort Opens August 27th

WDWNT on June 29, 2010

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 24, 2010) – Pet lovers visiting Walt Disney World Resort can now plan to board the family pet in fun, luxurious new accommodations. Reservations are being accepted for pet boarding stays beginning Aug. 27, 2010, for the new Best Friends Pet Care Resort.

The one-of-a-kind resort comprises more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including 17,000 square feet of air-conditioned indoor space, 10,000 square feet of covered outdoor runs and play areas, and an expansive private dog park exclusively for the use of pet resort clients and their dogs.

The facility will accommodate up to 270 dogs and 30 cats for both daytime and overnight boarding. A wide selection of suite choices for dogs includes air-conditioned indoor rooms, 48-square-foot indoor-outdoor suites, and four expansive VIP (very important pet) suites with television, raised bedding and private outdoor yards.

Feline guests will spend their visit in the separate “Kitty City” pavilion – away from the dogs – in two- and four-room condos. All suites and condos are designed to provide comfort and privacy and will be cleaned daily with hospital-grade disinfectants.

“Best Friends has long been the industry leader for boarding, and this will be our crown jewel. We’ve taken the ‘best of breed’ in every category to create the perfect environment for pets,”said Dennis Dolan, president and CEO of Best Friends Pet Care. “Our goal is to ensure that pets staying with us have a fun, action-packed vacation – just like their families vacationing at Walt Disney World.”

The resort’s exclusive dog park features a fenced walking trail bordering the natural wetlands around the park. Inside the trail, guests can choose from a variety of different play areas, including a 3,300-square-foot area covered in artificial turf, a 4,500-square-foot area with shade trees and a 1,300-square-foot “canines only” water park. There are several large areas for owners to sit, relax and watch their dogs play. The entire park is secured from outsiders and is illuminated for use after dark.

Other features of the resort include: a grooming salon, which will provide go-home-fresh baths and haircuts for pets; two 1,100-square-foot “camp rooms” for play group and doggy day camp, each opening onto an outdoor play-yard; and a special facility for the boarding of “pocket pets,” such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets.

Pet parents can choose from a wide range of a la carte activities for pet guests from one-on-one playtimes and social playgroup with other doggy guests, to cuddle time and bedtime stories with staff. Additional amenities and upgrades include Ice Cream Treats, Bottled Water and Premium/Orthopedic Bedding. Feline guests can also enjoy private playtimes, activity toys in their suites and treats such as Cookies and Milk or Tuna on a Ritz.

The pet resort is located across from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort at 2510 Bonnet Creek Parkway in Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. Pricing and other details are available at wdw.bestfriendspetcare.com or by calling 877/4-WDW-PETS.

New Glow Fest “Eateries”

WDWNT on June 22, 2010

The OC Register reported on the new eateries located in DCA, that are available during Glow Fest.

Disney California Adventure is offering tourists a taste of gourmet street food as part of the theme park’s new Glow Fest celebration, which runs through Aug. 22.

For the first half of the event, Orange  County’s own Louks Greek Gourmet truck and The Green Truck of Los Angeles are the featured food vans.

You can find the rest of the article HERE

 

Here are the menus to the Two new dining vans:

 

 

You can find the menu for the Louks Greek Truck HERE

Upcoming Events at the Disneyland Resort

WDWNT on June 22, 2010

Here are some upcoming events at The Disneyland Resort that are worth taking a look at…

Fairies and the Quest for Never Land Book Release & Signing

Newbery Honor Winning Author Gail Carson Levine and Illustrator, David Christiana return to the Disneyland® Resort on another “Quest!”  Gail and David will be on hand for two very special signings as we celebrate the release of their new book, Fairies and the Quest for Never Land. In this new book, we are once again bound to find ourselves immersed in the magical world of our Fairy friends as they join forces and go to battle in an effort to stop an evil dragon named Kyto.

**Signing Locations & Times**

Saturday, June 26, 2010
1 pm to 3 pm
The Disney Gallery, Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland® park

Sunday, June 27, 2010
2pm to 4pm
Brisa Courtyard, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
(located adjacent to the World of Disney Store)

Infused with magic and feeling, and bursting with excitement, this thrilling tale is sure to mesmerize you. Fairies and the Quest for Never Land book will be available for $18.99, plus tax at shop opening on the day of the event.

Allstar Weekend Autograph Session
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
1:45 p.m. to 3:45 pm
Studio Disney 365, Downtown Disney® District
Disneyland® Resort

Allstar Weekend will be on hand for a special performance in front of Studio Disney 365 in the Downtown Disney® District beginning at 1 pm.
(Performance will take place prior to the autograph session).

Allstar Weekend CD’s will be available to purchase at Studio Disney 365 prior to the performance and autograph session. Wristbands for the autograph session will be distributed at shop opening at Studio Disney 365.

Here are some upcoming artist signings, trunk shows and events taking place at D Street.

June 26 ACME Animation Art Show
Special Guest Artist Steven J. Daily
Click Here For Event Details		 5pm – 8pm
July 11 Vinylmation™ Signing
Disney Design Group Artists Dan Howard,
Monty Maldovan, Randy Noble		 5pm – 7 pm
July 25 Vinylmation™ Signing
Disney Design Group Artists Thomas Scott,
Eric Caszatt, Lin Shih		 1pm – 4 pm
August 7 “Tail Gate Party” Trunk Show 12 pm – 3 pm
August 14 Vinylmation™ Signing
Special Guest – Noah		 2pm – 5pm
August 21 Vinylmation™ Signing TBD
September 11 Vinylmation™ Signing
Disney Design Group Artist Casey Jones		 11 am – 2pm

WDWNT Network Announces “Summer Fantastic!”

WDWNT on June 21, 2010

As the WDWNT Network approaches its 3rd anniversary next month, we are proud to announce a Summer-time celebration of our incredible milestone featuring new live programming, podcast specials, and fan meets at the Disney Parks. “Summer Fantastic!” (taking the opportunity to play on a Disney campaign once again) will be a three month campaign dedicated to the fans that have made the past 3 years such an incredible success. Here’s a look at the events that will be a part of “Summer Fantastic!”:

WDWNT Network Podcast Specials

June 14, 2010 – The Summer Nightastic! Podcast Spectacular for the WDW News Today Podcast and the NEW Disneyland News Today Podcast is released, featuring the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade to the Magic Kingdom, the debut of World of Color at Disney California Adventure, and much more!!! Download this episode on iTunes or directly through our site.

June 18, 2010 – Tom Corless said goodbye to the  The Disney Pincast after two and a half years of co-hosting the internet’s first and only podcast dedicated to Disney pin trading on episode 115. Download this episode through iTunes or directly through our site.

June 28, 2010 – The WDW News Today Podcast Awards, or “The Tommys!”, is released as episode 150 of the WDW News Today Podcast after being recorded live on WDWNTunes on Friday, June 25th. The Disneyland News Today Podcast celebrates 25 episodes that same day by dropping the “NEW” from its name and introduces a brand new segment called “Refurb, Remove, or Re-imagine?”.

July 5, 2010 – The WDW News Today Podcast Episode 151 celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the extinct Alien Encounter attraction and the 35th Anniversary of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority/Peoplemover in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

July 12, 2010 – The WDW News Today Podcast Episode 152 celebrates the 3rd Anniversary of the entire WDWNT Network withy special segments, guests, and much more!!!

Special Live Broadcasts on WDWNTunes.com

June-August 2010 – WDWNT Network is proud to present a new “late night talk show” concept called “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless. Featuring WDWNT Network’s Tom Corless, Chris Lastrapes, and Jose Castillo, the show will feature the basic format of a late night television talk show (without the picture, since it will be an audio program) having a monologue, sketches, and guest interviews. The one hour program will air weekly, mostly on Wednesdays, with an 11:00PM ET start time. Here are the summer dates when you’ll be able to catch new episodes:

June 16th, 23rd, 30th
July 7th, 21st, 28th
August 4th, 11th, 18th, 24th

June 25, 2010 – For the first time ever, an episode of the WDW News Today Podcast is recorded live on WDWNTunes. In celebration of 150 episodes, it’s the first annual “WDW News Today Podcast Awards”. The awards show will be broadcasted live on WDWNTunes starting at 9PM ET on Friday June 25th. Voting is now open at this link, and will be open until Wednesday June 23rd at Midnight ET.

July 8, 2010 – An annual tradition continues with a special “WDWNT Live!” broadcast in honor of the WDWNT Network’s 3rd Anniversary from 9:30-11:30PM ET. Expect surprises, fun segments, and much more at this special show.

August 28, 2010 – “WDWNT Live!” broadcasts from the Walt Disney World Resort for the first time ever during “WDWNT: The Weekend” from 9:30-11:00AM ET. WDWNT: The Weekend attendees can purchase tickets to this event here.

WDWNT Network Special Events at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

WDWNT Fan Meet 6/6/10: was held on June 6, 2010 at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, celebrating the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade and the debut of the Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular.

WDWNT Fan Meet on July 13, 2010 at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort: a great pre-event for WDWCelebrations’ “Fifty Five” event that kicks off the very next day. More info for this fan meet is available on Facebook and on the WDWNT Network Community Forums.

“WDWNT: The Weekend” August 26th-29th, 2010: The WDWNT Network cordially invites you to join us for the most exciting moments in our remarkable history by celebrating with us, together, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, August 26-29, 2010. WDWNT: The Weekend will be YOUR event, consisting of meet-and-greets, group rides and shows, group meals, Disney pin trading, and many one-of-a-kind events that our listeners and readers voted for or suggested. You can register for WDWNT: The Weekend, see the event schedule, and buy special event tickets now at www.WDWNTtheWeekend.com

As you can see, we have so much exciting stuff going on this Summer that we were even a little late with these announcements. Regardless, we hope that you are excited about what we’ve been up to and what we have in store for the next three months. We look forward to having some fun with our followers and fans during WDWNT Network’s “Summer Fantastic!”.

WDWNT Network Announces “Summer Fantastic!”

WDWNT on June 21, 2010

As the WDWNT Network approaches its 3rd anniversary next month, we are proud to announce a Summer-time celebration of our incredible milestone featuring new live programming, podcast specials, and fan meets at the Disney Parks. “Summer Fantastic!” (taking the opportunity to play on a Disney campaign once again) will be a three month campaign dedicated to the fans that have made the past 3 years such an incredible success. Here’s a look at the events that will be a part of “Summer Fantastic!”:

WDWNT Network Podcast Specials

June 14, 2010 – The Summer Nightastic! Podcast Spectacular for the WDW News Today Podcast and the NEW Disneyland News Today Podcast is released, featuring the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade to the Magic Kingdom, the debut of World of Color at Disney California Adventure, and much more!!! Download this episode on iTunes or directly through our site.

June 18, 2010 – Tom Corless said goodbye to the  The Disney Pincast after two and a half years of co-hosting the internet’s first and only podcast dedicated to Disney pin trading on episode 115. Download this episode through iTunes or directly through our site.

June 28, 2010 – The WDW News Today Podcast Awards, or “The Tommys!”, is released as episode 150 of the WDW News Today Podcast after being recorded live on WDWNTunes on Friday, June 25th. The Disneyland News Today Podcast celebrates 25 episodes that same day by dropping the “NEW” from its name and introduces a brand new segment called “Refurb, Remove, or Re-imagine?”.

July 5, 2010 – The WDW News Today Podcast Episode 151 celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the extinct Alien Encounter attraction and the 35th Anniversary of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority/Peoplemover in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

July 12, 2010 – The WDW News Today Podcast Episode 152 celebrates the 3rd Anniversary of the entire WDWNT Network withy special segments, guests, and much more!!!

Special Broadcasts on WDWNTunes.com

June-August 2010 – WDWNT Network is proud to present a new “late night talk show” concept called “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless. Featuring WDWNT Network’s Tom Corless, Chris Lastrapes, and Jose Castillo, the show will feature the basic format of a late night television talk show (without the picture, since it will be an audio program) having a monologue, sketches, and guest interviews. The one hour program will air weekly, mostly on Wednesdays, with an 11:00PM ET start time. Here are the summer dates when you’ll be able to catch new episodes:

June 16th, 23rd, 30th
July 7th, 21st, 28th
August 4th, 11th, 18th, 24th

June 25, 2010 – For the first time ever, an episode of the WDW News Today Podcast is recorded live on WDWNTunes. In celebration of 150 episodes, it’s the first annual “WDW News Today Podcast Awards”. The awards show will be broadcasted live on WDWNTunes starting at 9PM ET on Friday June 25th. Voting is now open at this link, and will be open until Wednesday June 23rd at Midnight ET.

July 2 -3, 2010 – Starting at 7:00PM ET on July 2nd, it’s a 24 hour marathon of the first original program ever created for WDWNTunes, Brandon & Bank’s Super Obscure Show. The marathon leads up to the debut of the season 1 finale of the popular show.

July 8, 2010 – An annual tradition continues with a special “WDWNT Live!” broadcast in honor of the WDWNT Network’s 3rd Anniversary from 9:30-11:30PM ET. Expect surprises, fun segments, and much more at this special show.

August 28, 2010 – “WDWNT Live!” broadcasts from the Walt Disney World Resort for the first time ever during “WDWNT: The Weekend” from 9:30-11:00AM ET. WDWNT: The Weekend attendees can purchase tickets to this event here.

WDWNT Network Special Events at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

WDWNT Fan Meet 6/6/10: was held on June 6, 2010 at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, celebrating the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade and the debut of the Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular.

WDWNT Fan Meet on July 13, 2010 at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort: a great pre-event for WDWCelebrations’ “Fifty Five” event that kicks off the very next day. More info for this fan meet is available on Facebook and on the WDWNT Network Community Forums.

“WDWNT: The Weekend” August 26th-29th, 2010: The WDWNT Network cordially invites you to join us for the most exciting moments in our remarkable history by celebrating with us, together, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, August 26-29, 2010. WDWNT: The Weekend will be YOUR event, consisting of meet-and-greets, group rides and shows, group meals, Disney pin trading, and many one-of-a-kind events that our listeners and readers voted for or suggested. You can register for WDWNT: The Weekend, see the event schedule, and buy special event tickets now at www.WDWNTtheWeekend.com

As you can see, we have so much exciting stuff going on this Summer that we were even a little late with these announcements. Regardless, we hope that you are excited about what we’ve been up to and what we have in store for the next three months. We look forward to having some fun with our followers and fans during WDWNT Network’s “Summer Fantastic!”.

“See Ya’ Real Late” Debuts Tonight!!!

WDWNT on June 17, 2010

Heeeeeeere’s Tommy! Get ready for a summer of fun with “See Ya’ Real Late”, WDWNT Network’s new late night talk show! Hosted by Tom Corless, and featuring Chris Lastrapes and Jose Castillo, it’s a weekly late night talk style show with a monologue, sketches & guest interviews. The fun starts tonight, June 16th, and runs throughout the summer! Get excited for your late night Disney fix, exclusively at www.WDWNTunes.com starting at 11PM ET!

A little word about it from Tom Corless about the show: “This late night talks show is only one piece of a HUGE summer promotion for the WDWNT Network we will be revealing very soon, but it may be the part I’m most excited about. I’ve always admired late night talk shows, from Carson to Conan; I think it’s something missing from the Disney online community and we’re pretty confident it will be successful during this summer trial run.”

Robert Ashburn’s Summer Nightastic Photo Report

WDWNT on June 12, 2010

While Tom is off on his Summer Nightastic “research” trip, we thought we would bring you a short preview of Summer Nightastic with photos from our good friend Robert Asburn of FloridaThrills.net:

Robert visited with some of the WDWNT Crew at our WDWNT Fan Meet held at the Magic Kingdom on June 6th for the offical start of Summer Nightastic

Tinker Bell Starts off the Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic!

It’s been a while since Main Street USA has seen these sights

The Chesire Cat has been updated since he last visited WDW.

Is it time for Spectromagic?

SNFS is based on the great fireworks show Magic, Music and Mayhem held during the Pirate and Pricess Parties.

We will end this short taste of summer nightastic with a salute to all nations but mostly America. Tom will be back soon with full coverage of all the Summer Nightastic offerings from both coasts soon including Disney’s Electrical Parade, the Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular and World of Color from the Disneyland Resort as well. Stay Tuned here and to Disneyland News Today as well for full coverage!

The Wonderful World of Color Merchandise

WDWNT on June 8, 2010

From the Art of Disney Website:

Be among the first to view and purchase some of our World of Color themed  merchandise featuring some of your favorite Disney characters. Merchandise will include adult and kid’s tees, ladies upscale tees, fleece, a baseball cap and other glow related items.  Merchandise will be available online via www.DisneyParks.com/store as well as locations throughout Disney’s California Adventure™ park.

Something Special for Annual Passholders

A whole new “world of color” is opening up to you!  This Summer, while you enjoy the debut of World of Color at Disney’s California Adventure™, do it in style with our assortment of World of Color and Silly Symphony Swings themed merchandise, including a collection made especially for you, our Annual Passholders.  This special “Commemorative Collection” series of merchandise will include a tee, fleece, coin, and note card, among other items. Merchandise will be available at select locations throughout Disney California Adventure™  park including Tees, Hats and Tattoos.

A valid Passholder ID must be presented must be presented at time of purchase in conjunction with the Annual Passholder Commemorative Collection.  Merchandise available while supplies last. Other restrictions may apply.  Information subject to change without notice. Separate admission is required to enter Disneyland® Resort theme parks.