“The Princess and The Frontierland” by Chuck Mirarchi

WDWNT on October 23, 2009

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This winter, The Walt Disney Company is going back to their animation roots with the debut of “The Princess and the Frog”, opening at the Ziegfield Theater in New York and the Walt Disney Studios in Los Angeles on November 25 and in theaters nationwide on December 11. Those familiar with Frontierland at Walt Disney World and Disneyland will see something familiar in the film… something looking vaguely familiar… the riverboat.

This holiday season at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park, on the Liberty Belle beginning October 26 and on the Mark Twain beginning November 6 respectively, guests will be treated to a special experience, Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee.

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Tomorrowland Transit Authority: Remix

WDWNT on October 3, 2009

To our surprise, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) at the Magic Kingdom opened today with completely new audio playing on the speakers above the ride track and guests heads. Highlights include:

-A new male voice welcomes you aboard the “highway in the sky” (I thought that was the monorail), points out various sights, and helps describe attractions in Tomorrowland. He also refers to the ride as the “Peoplemover” at one point.

-Stitch, Mickey, Buzz Lightyear, and Roz from Monsters Inc. also interrupt as guests pass their corresponding establishments.

-A female voice comes over the speakers when the TTA vehicles enter Space Mountain. She actually mentions that the ride is currently not in service, she may be replaced with the normal narrator when Space Mountain returns in November.

-Gone are famous lines such as “Mickey’s Star Traders will be glad to rocket-ship your package”, “Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow”, and ALL of the previous audio.

If you would like to hear all of the new audio from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority, you can find a full “live recorded” track from our own Anthony Yacullo HERE. We will have a video of the updated attraction up soon with better audio quality, so stay tuned!

The Making of Presidents and Play Things

WDWNT on September 23, 2009

Continuing our D23 Expo coverage, we have two more fantastic videos for you to enjoy. The first video is of the “Making of the U.S. Presidents” panel, featuring the creation of the new Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World and the progress on the upcoming Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln show for Disneyland. The second video is from the “Making of Toy Story Mania” panel and features the development and execution of the Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios attractions. We hope you enjoy these videos by Matt Paul, embedded via the WDWNTube:

“Buzz & Buzz” Land at the Magic Kingdom on 10/2/09

WDWNT on September 23, 2009

The Buzz Lightyear toy that took off into outer space in May 2008 to open Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has come back to earth and will be featured in a celebratory “Celebrate a Dream Come True” ticker-tape pre-parade on October 2nd at the Magic Kingdom. At 2:45 PM on 10/2, Buzz will make his way down Main Street U.S.A. along with Buzz Aldrin and astronauts who served on the International Space Station.

Disney and NASA prepare to honor Buzz Lightyear's return from sp

Buzz Returns from space on 9/11/09(Tony Landis/NASA, photographer)

Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Buzz Aldrin and get an autographed book:

In addition to appearing in the parade, Buzz Aldrin will host a book signing in Exposition Hall on Main Street, U.S.A from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dr. Aldrin will be available to guests of the Magic Kingdom® Park to autograph his books, “Magnificent Desolation” and “Look to the Stars.”

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Please note: Photographs are permitted during the book signing; however posing with Dr. Buzz Aldrin will not be allowed. Merchandise available while supplies last.  We ask that only two (2) items be signed per Guest. We ask that you bring no personal items to be signed. Book personalizations will not be permitted.   Event merchandise must be purchased on the day of release at the event location.  ValidWalt Disney World® Resort receipt may be required.  Signing is subject to space and time availability and is not guaranteed.  Event information subject to change without notice.  Separate admission is required to enter Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks.