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Robert Ashburn’s 12/21 Magic Kingdom Update

WDWNT on December 23, 2008

Robert Ashburn of Figment’s Media.Net and FTN has provided us with some his trip to the Magic Kingdom on Sunday. Let’s take a look at some newsworthy items using this new gallery option:

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Space in Tomorrowland being prepared for Stitch’s Supersonic Dance Celebration that will debut in the Spring

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The old Skyway building is also getting some much needed TLC during this time

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Haven’t seen these signs in a while, I guess this still is 1994 Tomorrowland

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Sign directing guests to the restrooms around the walls during this refurbishment

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The entire building is not under tarps

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A closer look

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Resort-wide sales continue through the holiday season

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The refurbishment of the second half of Tinker Bell’s Treasures reveals a new shop, Castle Couture

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Some great new decor can be found in the new shop

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Aurora’s dress changes colors as Fauna and Merryweather fight over red and blue

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This seems to be an extension of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, selling the princess outfits that parents can purchase

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There is a section for each princess

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The work on the upper level of Pinnochio’s Village Haus is complete and it looks great

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Work on the lower section continues

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The exterior of the Hall of Presidents is now being refurbished in preparation for the July 2009 re-opening

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The self-service kiosks at Pecos Bill’s have been moved to the center, surprising when the entire restaurant closes for refurbishment in January

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It seems people are still afraid to use them

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We’ll end this report with a nighttime picture of the new food vendor replacing the Frontierland Fry Wagon

Chris Lastrapes 12/19/08 WDW Update

WDWNT on December 19, 2008

Chris Lastrapes from Disneyland News Today is now visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and has provided us with some photos from his trip, so let’s take a look:

Tickets were available for the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on that evening, but are sold out for tonight’s final party.

The Magic Kingdom in it’s Holiday finest

The Magic Kingdom tree, which has actually only been in place for a few days now

The mystery food vendor that is replacing the old Frontierland Fry Cart continues to rise over the walls

Back to the Future with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

WDWNT on December 17, 2008

Even though I typically save the “Back to the Future” name for our segment on the WDW News Today Podcast, I thought it was a fitting title for a post relating to an interesting item I found yesterday. While cleaning through some papers, I found some pamphlets from the 1993 edition of the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom I thought I should share with everyone:

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The front of the 1993 ticket pamphlet

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The inside fold of the pamphlet

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Inside of the pamphlet advertising tickets for the four (yes, only four) parties that year

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There was then this map for the event which is almost like a very large postcard. Here is the front.

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Here is the map on the reverse side, featuring locations for free pictures, hot chocolate, and cookies

DLR Photo Report – 12/14/08

WDWNT on December 16, 2008

I had a lovely, yet cold day at the Disneyland Resort yesterday, & I have tons of photos for you, in a much higher quality I might add! Let’s hop to it:

The new snowflake structures at the entrance to Disneyland.

Main Street USA in its holiday finest.

The beautiful Main Street Christmas tree.

Advertisement on Main Street for the special edition DVD release of The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.

The majestic Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle.

Matt Paul’s 12/14 Magic Kingdom Report

WDWNT on December 16, 2008

Matt Paul was at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday to attend the Very Merry Christmas Party, and shares with us some very interesting photos:

A huge vending location of some kind is rising up behind the construction walls in the location of the former fry wagon

You can see fixtures for signage and an awning in this picture

construction materials behind the building on the hill

The Magic of Disney Vinylmation

WDWNT on December 15, 2008

After a few months of delayed products and an already cancelled pin collection that was available for a very short period of time back in the summer, Disney Vinylmation pieces are ready to invade the Walt Disney World Resort with a kick-off event:

Event: Vinylmation Pre-Release Party
Guest Artists: Disney Design Group Artists: Randy Noble, Dan Howard, Monty Maldovan, Dawn Ockstadt, & Rachel Sur
Pre-Party Date: Friday, December 19, 2008
Pre-Party Times: 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Pre-Party Location: Art of Disney, Downtown Disney® Marketplace

Vinylmation, the original vinyl collectible available exclusively at Disney Theme Parks has arrived! Be among the first to collect the newly released and highly anticipated Park 1 series that features art and designs inspired by the Disney Parks and available exclusively at select Disney Theme Park Merchandise locations. Vinymation is available in 3″ and 9″ sizes.

Packaged in blind packs, the 3″ Park 1 vinyls will feature designs such as Disney Design Group’s Monty Maldovan’s take on Kermit or Walt Disney Imagineer Kyle Price’s original Yeti design.
Also, check out the Limited Release 9″ Park Series 1 vinyls like the Safari Mickey created by Randy Noble of Disney Design Group.

Each Vinylmation tray contains 24 packages randomly assorted with two complete sets of the Park Series One Collection, plus two mystery “chasers” per tray. Each package contains 1 of 12 different vinyl designs from one of our unique themed collections.

Series 1

Bad Apple
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Creepy Eyes
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Fireworks
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

ELP Mickey
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Magical Stars
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

SMRT-1
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Teacup
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Yeti Mickey
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Figmouse
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Monorail Red
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Kermit Mouse
3″ Collection
Park 1 Series
$9.95

Jose Eber’s 12/13 American Idol Update

WDWNT on December 13, 2008

WDWNT Videographer Jose Eber has provided us with a picture of what we may be seeing the cast members wearing at the upcoming American Idol Experience attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

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Jose has also provided us with a short video of the exterior of the Superstar Television Theater he took a few days ago in both normal definition below and high definition at this link:

Plan on Celebrating Without Space

WDWNT on December 11, 2008

I just received the 2009 Disney Parks Vacation Planning DVD in the mail yesterday and here are some notes on what I found inside:

-The package and DVD is littered with balloons, it looks like a seasonal overlay of the 2008 DVD, very similar:

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-The WDW brochure inside has also been updated for the celebration:

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-More interestingly, this brochure features a map of the Magic Kingdom missing one of its signature attractions…

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Notice there is no mention of Space Mountain, it simply sits there as a mystery structure

As many of you who follow this site are well aware, Space Mountain is scheduled for a still “unannounced” refurbishment in 2009, and the fact that the attraction is missing from this pamphlet and the DVD itself should remove the doubt from anyone’s mind about upcoming changes over at Space Mountain next year. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as we gather more information on this rumored refurbishment.

Matt Paul’s 12/5-12/6/08 WDW Photo Update

WDWNT on December 8, 2008

Our very own Matt Paul attended this weekend’s Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade tapings, and reports back to us with these photos:

This Friday and Saturday were days for Walt Disney World Christmas Day parade taping

Dream Along With Mickey performed on a slightly modified stage for the later performances

These red curtains were put in just for the parade taping.

Happy Birthday Walt

WDWNT on December 5, 2008

As I’m sure many of you are aware, today is Walt Disney’s 107th birthday. December 5th always feels a little special, there’s just something about knowing that the greatest visionary the entertainment world will ever know was born on this day 107 years ago. Walt and his company have invented and re-invented the industry again and again over the last century, insuring that Walt’s legacy continues to grow as time marches on. If you’re visiting this site, chances are you have had some aspect of the Walt Disney Company touch your life is a positive way and you have a love for the work Walt and the many cast members that followed have done. As a great song once said, “We Share a Dream Come True” and are connected by our love for the product of the visionary. Happy birthday Walt, and thank you for everything.

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Disney.com has redecorated itself for the day in honor of Walt and I think it’s worth checking out. In addition, I’m looking forward to our annual Walt Disney Tribute show on the WDW News Today Podcast this weekend and hope you will join us for a very meaningful program.

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