This video isn’t exactly timely, but if you would like an in-depth look at the Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up that was held at midnight on May 20th to celebrate the opening of Star Tours, this is what you’re looking for. We have 22 minutes of footage for you to enjoy, including the Star Tours queue, pre-show, & exit, some of the entertainment on the stage, and some unwanted appearances by WDWNT staff:
Just a week ago, the new Winnie the Pooh meet and greet opened inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, replacing the Lotso meet and greet. Here’s an in-depth look:
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DLNT Reporter Michael Wada was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday and grabbed some fantastic shots of Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Sonudsational, and much more…
Michael will take us through a quick walk through the queue. (No photos allowed on the actual ride)
The delayed Phineas & Ferb “play & greet” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios finally opened earlier today to guests. In the experience, guests help the duo in making “We’re Making a Movie – The Movie”. While they wait, smaller guests help around the set at the direction of Cletus Filmore. WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee brings us video of the experience:
Last Thursday, Soundsational had a soft-rehearsal before the grand premiere yesterday. Well you can watch a full video of the parade HERE, but I also took photos of the parade. Also in this report are photos of the new Tangeroa Terrace, Seaside Souvenirs, and more…
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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade had a performance yesterday labeled as a rehearsal or “Soft-Showing” as today is the official first showing of the parade. We were on scene and got full video of the parade from the Small World Mall.
Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today as we continue to cover Soundsational and everything opening next week with Soundsational Summer.
Yesterday, “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure” soft opened at Disney California Adventure for the first time to guests. We were on the scene and got video of both the queue, and the full ride. If you don’t want this attraction spoiled for you, I wouldn’t watch. However, if you want a look at what the fine people at Walt Disney Imagineering are capable of these days, this video is certainly worth a view. Enjoy:
Stay Tuned to Disneyland News Today as we continue to cover the opening of “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure” and all attractions opening during Soundsational Summer.
We have been previewing Fantasyland’s next “dark ride” an awful lot for it still being over a year away from opening, but that’s because Disney California Adventure has been nearing the opening of their version of “Under the Sea”, titled “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure”. Now, don’t let the name confuse you, this is the same attraction in a different location and with a different facade. Otherwise, the on-ride portion is identical to what is being constructed right now at the Magic Kingdom, scheduled to open in late 2012. The first soft openings for the California attraction were held yesterday and Disneyland News Today‘s Conner Purzycki was on the scene and has a video of the entire ride to share with us. If you don’t want this attraction spoiled for you, I wouldn’t watch. However, if you want a look at what the fine people at Walt Disney Imagineering are capable of these days, this video is certainly worth a view. Enjoy:
With the level of detail, the amount of high-tech audio-animatronics figures, and the classic story of The Little Mermaid, we fully expect this to become one of the most classic Disney attractions ever built. Even though we have now seen the ride in action, stay tuned to WDW News Today as we continue to cover the Fantasyland Expansion and our version of this ride (which I’m sure we all just can’t wait for after seeing that) coming next year!
It may be very hard to believe, but Walt Disney World poured some money into Epcot’s long troubled Journey into Imagination with Figment attraction. The ride has been so well known for malfunctions over the last few years that some guests started making a game of counting them (OK, that was us). In the following video, you’ll see short explanations of what’s new or fixed in the attraction. It may be hard to believe, but nearly every effect in the ride is back in working order, or dare I say, looking better than ever:
If this was not enough, the temporary walls blocking guests from now closed Kodak exhibits in Imageworks have been made a little more permanent. A “Simon” type game has been installed on these walls for guests to play:
With rumors having circulated for years that this attraction was in for a major overhaul, we have to wonder if these upgrades mean than this attraction will be with us for a little while longer. While the attraction does look the best it ever has, it still is only drawing small crowds and it probably still not going to be a guest favorite. Only time will tell what is in the future for this attraction, so stay tuned to WDW News Today as more becomes available on this breaking story.
Lost in the shuffle of a very busy week at Walt Disney World, WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom a few days ago and has some newsworthy photos to share of his adventure:
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