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Magical Texting

WDWNT on June 28, 2008

Here are a couple of little tidbits from MousePlanet that I wanted to share with y’all:

Disney’s PhotoPass service is testing out a series of new “Magic Photos” at locations around Disneyland. Now you can duel with Darth Vader in Tomorrowland, or join the Hitchhiking Ghosts near the Haunted Mansion. Look for the PhotoPass cast members carrying sample photos like the one below.

The Disneyland Resort has begun a marketing campaign to promote Downtown Disney merchants. Text DTDFUN to 67463 to receive instant discounts and coupons for select Downtown Disney restaurants and shops. Current offers include 20 percent off meals at the La Brea Bakery Cafe, 20 percent off a meal at the House of Blues before 5:00pm, 15 percent off lunch at Catal and $5 off a purchase of $25 or more at Build-a-Bear.

Dateline Disneyland Picture Update

WDWNT on June 28, 2008

Let’s take a look at some of the various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge:

The information sign that’s been missing for well over a year now has returned to the security tents, with the only change being the “new DCA logo”

While New Century Timepieces is closed, New Century Jewelry is remaining open

The Three Magic Fairies crystal shop in Sleeping Beauty Castle has been closed, & will be converted into the disabled room for the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through

Monorail Blue has finally started daytime testing! No guests yet unfortunately

As previously reported, the Department 56 store in Downtown Disney has been cut in half, & a new store is expected to take over the currently closed half

Be sure to take a look at the Dateline Disneyland article (the link is at the top of the post) for more news & information from through-out the Resort, including a look at all 3 McDonald’s locations in the Resort, which will soon be a thing of the past!

MintCrocodile’s 6/26 DLR Update

WDWNT on June 28, 2008

Staff Photographer MintCrocodile was also at the Disneyland Resort yesterday, & he managed to find a few things that I didn’t snap:

The golden apple is back at the entrance to Snow White’s Scary Adventures

The new menu at the French Market

A new wait time sign outside Pirates of the Caribbean

First High School Musical, now this!

More of Mint’s pictures from yesterday can be found here!

American Idol Experienced

WDWNT on June 27, 2008

I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!: Singer David Cook, who was recently crowned “American Idol” champion on the popular television show, poses during a break in shooting June 26, 2008 in a Los Angeles recording studio. A crew from Walt Disney World in Florida taped video segments with Cook to utilize in “The American Idol Experience” attraction, scheduled to open in January 2009 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Currently under construction, “The American Idol Experience” is the first theme park attraction to be based on the television series, through an agreement with FremantleMedia Enterprises and 19 Entertainment. This summer, Cook and other finalists from the 2008 season of “American Idol” will begin a nationwide concert tour. The “American Idol Live Tour 2008” will be presented in 50+ cities across the United States.

It’s Opening Again!!!

WDWNT on June 26, 2008

From disneypins.com, some news on the release of the long-awaited Toy Story Mania opening day pin:

Walt Disney World® Resort released their Opening Day 2008 pin today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. Alex Maher also created the artwork for this pin. Below is an image of the new merchandise location near the attraction which opened this past Monday. The first item sold at the new location – a Slinky Dog!

Notice that the paragraph above does not reveal the name of the store across the street from Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, even Disney doesn’t know what it is!!!

We Did It!!!

WDWNT on June 23, 2008

Thanks to all who voted for us in the Disney Links Web Awards, leading to our gold award!!! I think it fits our site well, so lets enjoy our spoils:

Did we ever tell you how much we like you???

From The Biggest City To The World

WDWNT on June 21, 2008

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg poses with Mickey Mouse at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. June 20, 2008. Bloomberg was at Walt Disney World Resort taking part in the first annual “Excellence in Action” education reform summit, presented by The Foundation for Excellence in Education. The foundation was launched in January by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Food and Wine Looks So Fine

WDWNT on June 20, 2008

Savory samplings from around the world will be on the menu during the 13th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Sept. 26 – Nov. 9, 2008 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The popular six-week-long culinary extravaganza showcases celebrated chefs and vintners, cooking demonstrations, wine pairings and live entertainment. Conveniently, the WDWCelebrations.com “World Wide Weekend” event overlaps with the first weekend of the Food and Wine Festival.

Only $99!

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

The Summer Fun Pass, 3 Days For $99 ticket offer is now on sale to all Southern California residents! David “Darkbeer” Michael managed to get these scans of the tickets: