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Belle Joins the “New-Look” Disney Princesses at Disney Parks

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Following in the footsteps of Cinderella a few months back, Belle will also soon have a new look when you visit her in the Disney Parks:

Madame Wardrobe has pulled out an all-new formal ball gown for Belle, made with luxurious fabrics and detailing.

After much anticipation and hard work on behalf of the Creative Costuming team, Belle will begin making appearances in her new look this Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Disneyland Resort. She is sure to dazzle our Guests with a complete makeover from head to toe, wearing her elegant attire at Ariel’s Grotto Princess Celebration in Disney California Adventure park. Belle will also wear her new gown when participating in shows and character greetings at Fantasy Faire, opening in Disneyland Park March 12.

Walt Disney World Resort Guests will experience the grandeur of the new ball gown starting Feb. 10, when Belle visits Princess Storybook Dining at Epcot and participates in Enchanted Tales with Belle in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park.

What do you think of Belle’s new look?

Dirk Wallen’s 2/2/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and has some fantastic pictures of new progress on the Big Thunder Mountain interactive queue, A Pirate’s Life: Treasures of the Seven Seas, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and more, so let’s take a look:

While the Main Street Bakery is closed, guests can head to the Tomorrowland Terrace

Plenty of options at Tomorrowland Terrace, including beignets!

The flowers in the hub have gone to Valentine’s Day colors and the ducks love it…

Valentine’s Day cupcakes available at Big Top Treats

I’ve heard of panning for gold…

More props and interactive elements have been installed in the queue at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

The “exploding” crates are no longer under tarps

These huge machines popped up in the second-half of the queue over the weekend

It looks like guests will play some sort of game where they turn a lever

Spinning handles on the back of another machine

The refurbishment of Splash Mountain continues

Lots of painting going on

Golden Oak Outpost is closed again

Work continues on the Adventureland Veranda building

Another area of the building is also walled-off

The Crow’s Nest is out from behind tarps and it looks quite different… we expect it to play a role in “A Pirate’s Adventure”

More props for “A Pirate’s Adventure” have been installed throughout Adventureland

Jack Sparrow’s compass

This was the first prop installed a few months ago

A cannon

Ball and chains

Some props by the Jungle Cruise

Nearby, a pirate skeleton lies under the water near a treasure chest

It appears these skulls near the Pirates of the Caribbean entrance will talk

Another strange set of props

Gun powder

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments is open while the exterior is refurbished

Walls up outside of the Haunted Mansion and Yankee Trader

Tarps still up on Columbia Harbour House

The latest progress on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day lanyards are out

As is the new Test Track logo pin

Over at The Villas at the Grand Floridian, we can start to make out windows

Pre-Paid Coupon Book to Be Offered at Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2013?

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So, a few months ago, I took a lengthy survey about the 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. All of a sudden, I received a follow-up survey from Disney about the festival just last week…

Now, it has been rumored for years that Disney might develop some pre-pay option for the Food and Wine Festival to improve sales and perhaps even shorten the wait times at some of the booths. What makes this survey most interesting is the one scenario they asked me to respond to…

Needless to say, I responded with a 10 that the idea is extremely appealing. Not only could a book like this help cut down on lines around World Showcase, but you can also save a few bucks in the process. I say sign me up.

Hopefully this concept will test well enough with those being surveyed and become a reality at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2013. What do you think of this concept? Would you buy a coupon book?

PICTURES: Walt Disney World Busses Getting a New Look

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Cast Members and Guests traveling on roadways at the Walt Disney World Resort may notice a new bus in town.

The new bus design scheme makes its debut on a Nova bus model in our bus fleet this week. The colors and design elements were developed with safety in mind and feature reflective vinyl, which improves visibility.

The silver and red color scheme also complements the bus drivers’ costume.

Latest Progress on “Tangled” Restroom Area

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A WDWNT reader was nice enough to send in the following pictures of the “Tangled” restroom area in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom that is currently under construction:

As you can see, work is nearing completion

Pavement is down where guests can cross into Liberty Square

There will even be a small water feature as guests cross a bridge

Stay tuned as we continue to track the progress on this new area of Fantasyland until it is completed!

PHOTOS: Limited Time Magic “True Love Week” Kicks-Off

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom earlier today and has photos of some of the offerings for “True Love Week” that started today:

Snow White and her Prince

Inside Town Square Theater, the Princess meet and greet area has been decorated

Rapunzel and Flynn

Cinderella and Prince Charming

Aurora and Prince Phillip

The characters are not signing, again they are using the autograph cards

The Mickey and Minnie meet and greet was also decorated

Minnie made Mickey a Valentine!

The magic wands are covered in roses

A banner up in the backdrop

Tiana and Naveen have a heart wreath as well

Cinderella’s Coach out by the castle walls

Dirk Wallen’s 2/11/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Monday and has a ton fo newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

Work continues on Splash Mountain

VIDEO: “Oz: The Great and Powerful” Playground Opens Early at Epcot

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In preparation for the 2013 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, the Oz: The Great and Powerful playground near the Imagination! pavilion has opened a few weeks early. We have a video walkthrough of the playground to share with you, including all of the midway games and the playground area:

VIDEO: A Look Back at “Limited Time Magic” True Love Week at the Magic Kingdom

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From February 11th-17th, the Magic Kingdom hosted Limited Time Magic’s “True Love Week” in honor of Valentine’s Day. The event consisted of several photo-ops, meet and greets with Princes and Princesses, and even a surprise musical medley from the Main Street Philharmonic. We have a short video to share with you that highlights all of the festivities. Enjoy:

Tom Corless’ 2/12-2/17/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNTÂ Reporter Tom Corless visited the Walt Disney World Resort last week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look:

There is now an official Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card book, $34.95

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Belle Joins the “New-Look” Disney Princesses at Disney Parks

Dirk Wallen’s 2/2/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

Pre-Paid Coupon Book to Be Offered at Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2013?

PICTURES: Walt Disney World Busses Getting a New Look

Latest Progress on “Tangled” Restroom Area

PHOTOS: Limited Time Magic “True Love Week” Kicks-Off

Dirk Wallen’s 2/11/13 WDW Photo Report

VIDEO: “Oz: The Great and Powerful” Playground Opens Early at Epcot

VIDEO: A Look Back at “Limited Time Magic” True Love Week at the Magic Kingdom

Tom Corless’ 2/12-2/17/13 WDW Photo Report

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