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MARVEL’s Avengers Take To the Highway in the Sky for the “Avengerail”!

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog:

Hi everyone, we have exciting news to share today – our partners at Marvel Studios are bringing Marvel’s “The Avengers” to Walt Disney World Resort this spring!

In Marvel’s “The Avengers,” super heroes team up to pull the world back from the brink of disaster when an unexpected enemy threatens global security.

Similar to the “Tron”-themed wrap, one of our Magic Kingdom Park Monorails is currently undergoing a Marvel’s “The Avengers”-themed changeover to celebrate the May 4 opening of the film, which stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Here’s a sneak peek, with more details to come.

New Exhibit Celebrating Animated Film Backgrounds Debuts at Hollywood Studios

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

At the exit of the Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Animation Gallery. This area has been home to a Snow White exhibit for the last several year until recently a new exhibit was unveiled showcasing the artistry of backgrounds in Disney animated films. WDWNT reporter John Corigliano takes a comprehensive look at the new exhibit in a video:

First Look at Completed Section of New Fantasyland’s Castle Walls

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

WDWNT reader AJ P. found some more pictures from her trip to share and these few are pretty interesting…

The first completed section of the Castle Wall has been revealed

It stands right near the pit left by the old Dumbo

All that remains is a stroller parking sign

It looks great!

The wall will soon stretch across this area

Melissa Weber’s 2/27/12 Walt Disney World Photo Report

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

It’s time to start playing catch up with all the news from the last week, and we start with a photo report from one of the newest members of our team, Melissa Weber:

Art of animation sign near the road being installed

The Spaceship Earth queue layout has been modified for future changes to FASTPASS

Some queue modifications being made at the Seas with Nemo and Friends as well

Even though it is closed, cast members are still being staffed at Habit Heroes

New Animal Kingdom shirts available

Park specific plates and mugs have been released, a neat idea!

Bar & Cafe Reopens in Downtown Disney

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

From Janet Knox of Disney Parks Blog:

I am happy to share with you my excitement about the reconceptualized Uva Bar and Café, including a new menu by Executive Chef Nick Weber, which reopened on June 7. Nestled in the heart of the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, this sidewalk bar and café now features an expanded patio area with additional seats which evoke the feeling of Spanish eateries found in Barcelona. Surrounding the vibrant terrace, umbrellas line the open air space, providing an ideal locale for observing the hustle and bustle of the Downtown Disney District. The centerpiece circle bar has been given a facelift, with festive tiling backlit by an LED-lighting system which brings an atmosphere of Spain to Anaheim.

The featured a la plancha entrees include the Lamb Burger with piquillo peppers, feta, arugula, lemon dill aïoli and pickled red onion; and the Market Fish with roasted artichoke heart, preserved lemon purée, blistered tomatoes and olives. New offerings include an extensive menu of side items, including sweet potato fries, sea salt and garlic fries and the classic Uva street fries with chorizo Bilbao, spicy crema, shaved green onions, pickled garlic and melted cheese. Other sides include asparagus served a la plancha and Shishito peppers with sea salt and lemon garlic emulsion.

As a perfect pairing to numerous dishes on the new menu, Uva Bar is pleased to offer an extensive list of local and regional microbrews including Firestone Doublebarrel, Lost Coast Great White and Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale. The new bar space now features twelve draft handles which are set to house premier selections including Green Flash Hop Head Red, Alaskan Amber Ale, Stone I.P.A., Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat and a rotating seasonal draft, among others.

I look forward to seeing you at the Uva Bar and Cafe – the best spot to see and be seen in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort!

Welcome to “One More Disney Day”

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

So, it has been almost a week since “One More Disney Day”, and we are still doing a bit of recovering here at WDWNT. While we’ll spend more time on the podcast talking about the event, here is video of the 5:50AM welcome show at the Magic Kingdom presented on February 29th:

Tom Corless’ 3/1/12 Hollywood Studios Photo Report

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

It isn’t very often I post a photo report of my own, but here are some newsworthy photos I took on Thursday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

The exit exhibit at Magic of Disney Animation has been updated to feature PIXAR’s Brave

Artwork on display

“I got a rock…”

The posters in the exit hallway have been updated

The storyboard room was remodeled

Temporary queue set up for Animation Academy for some reason

The gallery portion was closed for a few days to replace the Snow White exhibit

Lady and the Tramp banners in the courtyard

The new Vacation Club logo is just about everywhere now

First Look at the 2012 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Melissa Weber stopped by Epcot earlier today to find that the park is just about ready for the Flower and Garden Festival which officially begins tomorrow:

Everything hasn’t completely grown in yet, but the Fantasia display already looks spectacular