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A Magical Preview

WDWNT on June 3, 2009

According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog:

Guests at Disneyland on Thursday night will likely get a sneak peek at Disneyland’s new summer fireworks spectacular “Magical.”

The new fireworks show officially begins nightly on June 12, but Disney officials plan to test it out in a rehearsal around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday – depending upon weather and scheduling.

Disney characters Tinker Bell and Dumbo, the flying elephant, will take to the skies over Disneyland to lead the pyrotechnics, synchronize to popular Disney music that recalls “Pinocchio,” “Mary Poppins” and “Cinderella.”

It marks the first new summertime fireworks show at Disneyland since the park’s 50th anniversary in 2005. It’s also the first time Dumbo has appeared in a fireworks show, flying over Sleeping Beauty Castle.

After all the kinks are worked out and the show officially gets under way next week, it will run nightly through Sept. 7.

“We’re all looking forward to seeing what our entertainment team has come up with this time,” said John McClintock, a Disneyland spokesman.

Kitson Kids Coming Soon to Downtown Disney

WDWNT on June 2, 2009

According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog:

In other Downtown Disney news, another shop is coming soon. Called Kitson Kids, it will open in the location of the recently closed Starabillas, next to the AMC Theaters and across from Rainforest Cafe.

Kitson Kids is a division of Kitson Boutique on Los Angeles’s Robertson Boulevard and is noted for its frequent celebrity spottings. Both Kitson and Kitson Kids sell brands such as Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren.

This Summer is Going to Be Nightastic!

WDWNT on June 2, 2009

Disney put up a new website today promoting “Summer Nightastic!”. This new website offers an overview of the new entertainment experiences coming this summer (the new fireworks show Magical, changes to Disney’s Electrical Parade and Fantasmic, nighttime lighting of Pixie Hollow, and the TLT Dance Club at the Tomorrowland Terrace), 2 commercials (one an overview of “Summer Nightastic!” and the other on the changes to Fantasmic), and lots more. There’s also a downloadable 3D Fantasmic dragon, as well as a pdf of the entire schedule for the summer over at the TLT Dance Club.

Bellow are a few screen-shots from the website:

The new Cheshire Cat in Disney’s Electrical Parade is featured on this page

The Disneyland by Day and Night page has the familiar concept art of the new Tinker Bell float in Disney’s Electrical Parade

To view this amazing website, click HERE.

Shawn Hutchison’s 5/31/09 Disneyland Park Photo Report

WDWNT on June 1, 2009

Our very own Shawn Hutchison was at the Disneyland Resort today and shares with us these photos:

New theme park character collectible figures that have been available in Walt Disney World for a while now

A hidden Mickey in the pavement right outside DCA in the Esplanade

What photo report is complete with-out photos of the Monorail?

Hi Darla!

A parade of Disneyland Tour Guides

Studio Disney 365 – Opening June 26

WDWNT on May 31, 2009

Lights, Camera, Action! Studio Disney 365!

Ever wish you could rock out like some of your favorite Disney Channel stars or become a huge singing sensation on your own Disney Record label? Now you can! From the moment you step into our Studio Disney 365 “sound stage” you will see lights, cameras, and a lot of action! Our talent agents and stylists will help our “stars of tomorrow” undergo a complete transformation getting camera-ready to walk the carpet, preparing them for their grand entrance onto the set. Studio Disney 365 is the place to be with so much to do and so much to see! Studio Disney 365 opens June 26, 2009 in the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort.

Choose from our Studio Star Makeover Packages:
(All packages include a Talent Contract, Choice of Hair Makeover, Complete Cosmetic Makeover, Deluxe Make-up Case, a Downloadable Image JPEG., Customized Lanyard with Photo and a Photo Shoot.)

From The Top – $29.95
Your hair our unique style

Color Cue – $39.95
Includes a unique twisted pony design and choice of up to four colored streaks

That’s A Wrap – $49.95
Includes 5 front braids and high pony twists, your choice of faux hair tousled pony and a lace stretch headband

Spotlight – $49.95
Includes 2 French braids wrapped to each side, your choice of faux hair pony tail and a flower hair accessory

Secret Star – $59.95
Includes a Hannah Montana inspired wig with sequined headband, rocker light-up headset, and a themed face gem

Rock Star – $18.95 (For Boys)
Includes a slicked back or spiked hairstyle with colored gel tips, smokey eyes, a downloadable image JPEG., and a customized lanyard with photo

Wardrobe Packages Include:
You are wanted on the set! Get ready for action as you take center stage dressed from head to toe in today’s fashions. Purchase a wardrobe package and save up to $10* (Wardrobe packages start at $81, plus tax). Get ready for your close up, with so many options to choose from, you will definitely be a hit.

Studio Rocker
Includes choice of Trend T-shirt, Fingerless Gloves, TuTu, and Colored Ankle Tights

Trend Setter
Includes choice of Trend T-shirt, Sunglasses, Scarf, and Fedora

Scene Stealer
Includes complete Hannah Montana costume which includes: gold lame jacket, tank, black leggings, black and purple tutu, and light up guitar sticks

Make your appointment today and enjoy your 15 minutes of fame.
Advance reservations are recommended, call 714-781-Style (714-781-7895).

Farming Corn Dogs

WDWNT on May 31, 2009

According to D23:

Bountiful Valley Farmer’s Market in Disney’s California Adventure Park will begin serving corn dogs on June 1 due to the temporary closure of Corn Dog Castle to make way for the upcoming attraction based on the movie The Little Mermaid.

The American Idol Outside the Experience

WDWNT on May 29, 2009

Disney has released a few press photos from today’s events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so let’s take a look at them while we wait for WDWNT’s own coverage:

"American Idol" Kris Allen honored at Disney World in Florida

“American Idol” season eight winner Kris Allen performs May 29, 2009 his rendition of the Kanye West song “Heartless” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Allen performed the hit song for thousands of theme park guests. On May 20, 2009, Allen was crowned the newest “American Idol” on the season finale of the popular television show. Following his win, Allen looked into a television camera and triumphantly shouted “I’m Going to Disney World!” for the iconic Disney ad. Fittingly, Allen’s visit occurred as Disney Parks asks guests, “What Will You Celebrate?” Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort. (Garth Vaughan, photographer)

"American Idol" Kris Allen honored at Disney World in Florida

“American Idol” season eight winner Kris Allen gets into the celebratory spirit May 29, 2009 by singing a song to Minnie Mouse during a photo opportunity at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. On May 20, 2009, Allen was crowned the newest “American Idol” on the season finale of the popular television show. Following his win, Allen looked into a television camera and triumphantly shouted “I’m Going to Disney World!” for the iconic Disney ad. Fittingly, Allen’s visit occurred as Disney Parks asks guests, “What Will You Celebrate?” Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort. (Mark Ashman, photographer)

Vacation Villa With a View

WDWNT on May 29, 2009

With the scheduled late-September opening of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa, Disneyland Resort guests will be able to kick back in home-like surrounds in the middle of the magic, with windows of some units framing views of Disney vacation fun. The opening of the 50 two-bedroom equivalent vacation villas marks Disney Vacation Club’s first accommodations on the West Coast. While members of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) have “first dibs,” overnight guests can rent the units on an availability basis.

With the scheduled late-September opening of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, vacationers at Disneyland Resort in California – whether Disney Vacation Club Members or overnight guests – will be able to unwind and stretch out in an environment that celebrates the influences of California’s renowned Arts & Crafts style of the late 19th and early 20th century. The villas are part of a Grand Californian expansion that also includes more than 200 new hotel rooms, a new swimming pool and underground valet parking. The hotel currently offers 745 rooms. Depicted in this rendering is the north courtyard of the Grand Californian.