WDWNT Network’s “As The Globe Turns” 9/5/10-9/11/10

WDWNT on September 13, 2010

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It’s time for the WDWNT Network’s weekly review of interest topics and new programming, just in case you missed something. Without any further ado, here is this week’s edition of “As The Globe Turns” for September 5th-September 11th, 2010:

News from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida (Provided by WDW News Today)

–The Magic Kingdom is decorated for Halloween, Celebrate a Dream Come True sees more changes, and work on the Fantasyland Expansion continues in Cody Smith’s photo report from September 7th

–DINOSAUR remains open through refurbishment, but Flame Tree Barbecue does not in Banks Lee’s Animal Kingdom photo report from September 10th

–Changes at Toy Story Midway Mania, clues to the new attraction preview center coming to One Man’s Dream, and a first-look at Pixar’s Brave can be found in Banks Lee’s Hollywood Studios photo report from September 11th

News from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California (Provided by Disneyland News Today)

–Duffy the Disney Bear is coming to Disney’s California Adventure

News on Disney Trading (Provided by The Disney Pincast and The Vinylmation Station)

–Release Information for “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Toy Story” Vinylmation series

–“Toy Story” 9-inch Vinylmation Release Information

WDWNT Network Podcasts

-The WDW News Today Podcast Episode 160 (9/6/10) – The full, un-edited recording of WDWNT’s first live show from the Walt Disney World Resort, a look back at the incredible WDWNT: The Weekend event, and a first listen to the “Starry-O-Phonic Sounds” of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom. Available for download on-site or through iTunes in either enhanced or standard edition.

-The Disneyland News Today Podcast Episode 34 (8/31/10) – The DLNT Podcast crew delivers a News and Rumor Report, takes a trip to Dining-Land to see the Storyteller’s Cafe, and provides a list of upcoming special occasions in the Events Calendar. Available for download on-site or through iTunes.

-The Disney Pincast Episode 127 (9/10/10) – While not available at the time this is published, this new episode should be available shortly. Available for download on-site or through iTunes.

-The first new episode of The Vinylmation Station podcast since early July will be recorded and released sometime in September 2010.

New Videos from WDWNTube

The following videos from the Disney Parks around the world were released on the WDWNTube (www.WDWNTube.com) in the past week:

-WDWNT’s annual anniversary video has finally been released! Banks Lee put together this year’s production, taking a look back at the third year of WDW News Today. Rather than just link you to them, here they are:

Audio Programming from WDWNTunes

The WDWNT Network’s online radio station plays Disney Parks music 24 hours a day, but also features special music blocks and plenty of original programming you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s a look at some current and upcoming special programming for WDWNTunes (www.WDWNTunes.com):

-“WDWNT Network presents (for some reason) The Transformerscast: The Epic, Epic of Epic Proportions – A Play in Five Acts” will debut at 10:00PM ET on September 22nd. Scott Smith attempted to launch a podcast about his favorite toys twice (unsuccessfully) on “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless. Tom has give Scott one last chance to make the show a success, and Scott won’t let anyone stop him, including the rest of the WDWNT Network staff. Will Scott finally be able to make The Transformerscast a hit? Tune in to find out.

-Season 2 of the “Super Obscure Show” (or S.O.S.) with Brandon Struve and Banks Lee debuts October 2nd at 11:00PM ET. Episodes will replay for a full week at both 10:00AM and 11:00PM until a new episode debuts every Saturday.

-Your last chance to catch Season 1 episodes of the revolutionary “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless is during replays nightly at 11:00PM ET through October 1, 2010. First season episodes will no longer be airing on WDWNTunes beyond this date. “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Season 2 is tentatively scheduled to debut January 2011.

-Our 2 hour Halloween audio block will begin airing on September 13th and will run through October 31st. Times for the daily music block are still to be determined.

Everything Else

-Are you following the WDWNT Network on Twitter? If not, here’s a list of official WDWNT Twitter accounts:

-To contact us at any time with questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns, you can email us at wdwnewstoday@gmail.com

WDWNT Network’s “As The Globe Turns” 9/5/10-9/11/10

WDWNT on September 12, 2010

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It’s time for the WDWNT Network’s weekly review of interest topics and new programming, just in case you missed something. Without any further ado, here is this week’s edition of “As The Globe Turns” for September 5th-September 11th, 2010:

News from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida (Provided by WDW News Today)

–The Magic Kingdom is decorated for Halloween, Celebrate a Dream Come True sees more changes, and work on the Fantasyland Expansion continues in Cody Smith’s photo report from September 7th

–DINOSAUR remains open through refurbishment, but Flame Tree Barbecue does not in Banks Lee’s Animal Kingdom photo report from September 10th

–Changes at Toy Story Midway Mania, clues to the new attraction preview center coming to One Man’s Dream, and a first-look at Pixar’s Brave can be found in Banks Lee’s Hollywood Studios photo report from September 11th

News from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California (Provided by Disneyland News Today)

–Duffy the Disney Bear is coming to Disney’s California Adventure

News on Disney Trading (Provided by The Disney Pincast and The Vinylmation Station)

–Release Information for “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Toy Story” Vinylmation series

–“Toy Story” 9-inch Vinylmation Release Information

WDWNT Network Podcasts

-The WDW News Today Podcast Episode 160 (9/6/10) – The full, un-edited recording of WDWNT’s first live show from the Walt Disney World Resort, a look back at the incredible WDWNT: The Weekend event, and a first listen to the “Starry-O-Phonic Sounds” of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom. Available for download on-site or through iTunes in either enhanced or standard edition.

-The Disneyland News Today Podcast Episode 34 (8/31/10) – The DLNT Podcast crew delivers a News and Rumor Report, takes a trip to Dining-Land to see the Storyteller’s Cafe, and provides a list of upcoming special occasions in the Events Calendar. Available for download on-site or through iTunes.

-The Disney Pincast Episode 127 (9/10/10) – While not available at the time this is published, this new episode should be available shortly. Available for download on-site or through iTunes.

-The first new episode of The Vinylmation Station podcast since early July will be recorded and released sometime in September 2010.

New Videos from WDWNTube

The following videos from the Disney Parks around the world were released on the WDWNTube (www.WDWNTube.com) in the past week:

-WDWNT’s annual anniversary video has finally been released! Banks Lee put together this year’s production, taking a look back at the third year of WDW News Today. Rather than just link you to them, here they are:

Audio Programming from WDWNTunes

The WDWNT Network’s online radio station plays Disney Parks music 24 hours a day, but also features special music blocks and plenty of original programming you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s a look at some current and upcoming special programming for WDWNTunes (www.WDWNTunes.com):

-“WDWNT Network presents (for some reason) The Transformerscast: The Epic, Epic of Epic Proportions – A Play in Five Acts” will debut at 10:00PM ET on September 22nd. Scott Smith attempted to launch a podcast about his favorite toys twice (unsuccessfully) on “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless. Tom has give Scott one last chance to make the show a success, and Scott won’t let anyone stop him, including the rest of the WDWNT Network staff. Will Scott finally be able to make The Transformerscast a hit? Tune in to find out.

-Season 2 of the “Super Obscure Show” (or S.O.S.) with Brandon Struve and Banks Lee debuts October 2nd at 11:00PM ET. Episodes will replay for a full week at both 10:00AM and 11:00PM until a new episode debuts every Saturday.

-Your last chance to catch Season 1 episodes of the revolutionary “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless is during replays nightly at 11:00PM ET through October 1, 2010. First season episodes will no longer be airing on WDWNTunes beyond this date. “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Season 2 is tentatively scheduled to debut January 2011.

-Our 2 hour Halloween audio block will begin airing on September 13th and will run through October 31st. Times for the daily music block are still to be determined.

Everything Else

-Are you following the WDWNT Network on Twitter? If not, here’s a list of official WDWNT Twitter accounts:

-To contact us at any time with questions, suggestions, comments, or concerns, you can email us at wdwnewstoday@gmail.com

WDWNT Network’s “As The Globe Turns” 8/29-9/4/10

WDWNT on September 5, 2010

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Over the last few years, we have tried to develop and maintain some sort of a weekly recap for everything going on around the WDWNT Network. We’re hoping that this new weekly feature called “As The Globe Turns” fills that gap. Every week, we will review all the topics of interest and new programming provided by the entire WDWNT Network, just in case you missed something. Without any further ado, here is the premiere edition of “As The Globe Turns” for August 29-September 4, 2010:

News from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida (Provided by WDW News Today)

–Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom debuts on-ride audio

–New Original Character Leaked for “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue”

–WDWNT Reporter Cody Smith Brings Us Updates on Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom and Hacienda De San Angel at Epcot

News from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California (Provided by Disneyland News Today)

–Dragon in Fantasmic! Out of Commission Once Again

–DLNT Reporter Michael Wada Brings Us Updates on the Red Car Trolly and More

–TRON inspired attraction coming to California Adventure This Fall

–DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes Brings Us Updates on the Disneyland Hotel, Red Car Trolly, Carsland, and more

News on Disney Trading (Provided by The Disney Pincast and The Vinylmation Station)

–2011 Trading Events at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort

–Vinylmation International Flag Series Announced

–Vinylmation Celebration Series Announced

–Previews from Multiple Upcoming Vinylmation Series

WDWNT Network Podcasts

-The WDW News Today Podcast Episode 159 (8/29/10) – Tom, Scott, Jason, Justin, Brandon, and Jose dive into table service dining at the Magic Kingdom for the return of the Dining Discussion Series. Available for download on-site or through iTunes in either enhanced or standard edition.

-The Disneyland News Today Podcast Episode 33 (8/31/10) – The DLNT Podcast crew digs up the remains of the Skyway in the Disneyland Graveyard and discovers the roots of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Also features the Disneyland Resort Events Calendar. Available for download on-site or through iTunes.

-The Disney Pincast Episode 126 (9/3/10) – John Rick covers all of the usual news from the world of Disney Pins, as well as presents audio from Disney’s Pin Celebration 2010 – Trade City U.S.A. Available for download on-site or through iTunes.

-The first new episode of The Vinylmation Station podcast since early July will be recorded and released sometime in September 2010.

New Videos from WDWNTube

The following videos from the Disney Parks around the world were released on the WDWNTube (www.WDWNTube.com) in the past week:

–The grand opening of the Best Friends Pet Care Luxury Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort

–Star Wars Hyperspace Hoopla from “Last Tour to Endor” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Audio Programming from WDWNTunes

The WDWNT Network’s online radio station plays Disney Parks music 24 hours a day, but also features special music blocks and plenty of original programming you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s a look at some current and upcoming special programming for WDWNTunes (www.WDWNTunes.com):

-“WDWNT Network presents (for some reason) The Transformerscast: The Epic, Epic of Epic Proportions – A Play in Five Acts” will debut at 10:00PM ET on September 22nd. Scott Smith attempted to launch a podcast about his favorite toys twice (unsuccessfully) on “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless. Tom has give Scott one last chance to make the show a success, and Scott won’t let anyone stop him, including the rest of the WDWNT Network staff. Will Scott finally be able to make The Transformerscast a hit? Tune in to find out.

-Season 2 of the “Super Obscure Show” (or S.O.S.) debuts October 2nd at 11:00PM ET. Episodes will replay for a full week at both 10:00AM and 11:00PM until a new episode debuts every Saturday.

-Your last chance to catch Season 1 episodes of the revolutionary “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless is during replays nightly at 11:00PM ET through October 1, 2010. First season episodes will no longer be airing on WDWNTunes beyond this date. “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Season 2 is tentatively scheduled to debut January 2011.

-Our 2 hour Halloween audio block will begin airing on September 13th and will run through October 31st. Times for the daily music block are still to be determined.

Everything Else

–Chad Smith’s first featured article for WDW News Today, “My World” Evokes Strong Emotions Among Readers

WDWNT Network’s “As The Globe Turns” 8/29-9/4/10

WDWNT on September 4, 2010

Photo & Video Sharing by SmugMug

Over the last few years, we have tried to develop and maintain some sort of a weekly recap for everything going on around the WDWNT Network. We’re hoping that this new weekly feature called “As The Globe Turns” fills that gap. Every week, we will review all the topics of interest and new programming provided by the entire WDWNT Network, just in case you missed something. Without any further ado, here is the premiere edition of “As The Globe Turns” for August 29-September 4, 2010:

News from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida (Provided by WDW News Today)

–Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom debuts on-ride audio

–New Original Character Leaked for “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue”

–WDWNT Reporter Cody Smith Brings Us Updates on Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom and Hacienda De San Angel at Epcot

News from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California (Provided by Disneyland News Today)

–Dragon in Fantasmic! Out of Commission Once Again

–DLNT Reporter Michael Wada Brings Us Updates on the Red Car Trolly and More

–TRON inspired attraction coming to California Adventure This Fall

–DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes Brings Us Updates on the Disneyland Hotel, Red Car Trolly, Carsland, and more

News on Disney Trading (Provided by The Disney Pincast and The Vinylmation Station)

–2011 Trading Events at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort

–Vinylmation International Flag Series Announced

–Vinylmation Celebration Series Announced

–Previews from Multiple Upcoming Vinylmation Series

WDWNT Network Podcasts

-The WDW News Today Podcast Episode 159 (8/29/10) – Tom, Scott, Jason, Justin, Brandon, and Jose dive into table service dining at the Magic Kingdom for the return of the Dining Discussion Series. Available for download on-site or through iTunes in either enhanced or standard edition.

-The Disneyland News Today Podcast Episode 33 (8/31/10) – The DLNT Podcast crew digs up the remains of the Skyway in the Disneyland Graveyard and discovers the roots of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Also features the Disneyland Resort Events Calendar. Available for download on-site or through iTunes.

-The Disney Pincast Episode 126 (9/3/10) – John Rick covers all of the usual news from the world of Disney Pins, as well as presents audio from Disney’s Pin Celebration 2010 – Trade City U.S.A. Available for download on-site or through iTunes.

-The first new episode of The Vinylmation Station podcast since early July will be recorded and released sometime in September 2010.

New Videos from WDWNTube

The following videos from the Disney Parks around the world were released on the WDWNTube (www.WDWNTube.com) in the past week:

–The grand opening of the Best Friends Pet Care Luxury Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort

–Star Wars Hyperspace Hoopla from “Last Tour to Endor” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Audio Programming from WDWNTunes

The WDWNT Network’s online radio station plays Disney Parks music 24 hours a day, but also features special music blocks and plenty of original programming you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s a look at some current and upcoming special programming for WDWNTunes (www.WDWNTunes.com):

-“WDWNT Network presents (for some reason) The Transformerscast: The Epic, Epic of Epic Proportions – A Play in Five Acts” will debut at 10:00PM ET on September 22nd. Scott Smith attempted to launch a podcast about his favorite toys twice (unsuccessfully) on “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless. Tom has give Scott one last chance to make the show a success, and Scott won’t let anyone stop him, including the rest of the WDWNT Network staff. Will Scott finally be able to make The Transformerscast a hit? Tune in to find out.

-Season 2 of the “Super Obscure Show” (or S.O.S.) debuts October 2nd at 11:00PM ET. Episodes will replay for a full week at both 10:00AM and 11:00PM until a new episode debuts every Saturday.

-Your last chance to catch Season 1 episodes of the revolutionary “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless is during replays nightly at 11:00PM ET through October 1, 2010. First season episodes will no longer be airing on WDWNTunes beyond this date. “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Season 2 is tentatively scheduled to debut January 2011.

-Our 2 hour Halloween audio block will begin airing on September 13th and will run through October 31st. Times for the daily music block are still to be determined.

Everything Else

–Chad Smith’s first featured article for WDW News Today, “My World” Evokes Strong Emotions Among Readers

Jose Eber’s Memorial Day WDW Video Update

WDWNT on June 2, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with a video update of construction projects all around the Walt Disney World Resort including Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Best Friends Pet Resort, the Four Seasons Resort, and Pollo Campero at Downtown Disney:

Disney Talks About Mickey Talking….

WDWNT on May 6, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

Some lucky Disneyland park guests experienced a very special meet and greet with Mickey Mouse this week.

Mickey, who usually saves his voice for shows and parades, talked with guests and interacted with them in never-before-seen ways! This was part of a process we call “playtesting” as it gives us a chance to develop new concepts with our guests long before they end up in the Parks. “We’re always looking for innovative ways to let guests interact with our beloved characters,” says Disney Imagineer and head of Advanced Development Scott Trowbridge. “And we have many more surprises up our sleeves.”

Since many guests did not have an opportunity to experience this, here’s a short video that shows some of the fun.

Walt Disney “World Cup”

WDWNT on May 4, 2010

If you’re like me, you’ll be glued to the television for a few weeks once the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June. Walt Disney World is offereing a pretty unique way to enjoy the games while you’re visiting:

Soccer fans in Central Florida can get swept up in the fever of 2010 FIFA World Cup through unique viewing opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill at Disney has been designated as an official viewing location for the month-long global soccer tournament. Soccer fans can watch live World Cup matches televised on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 from South Africa involving their favorite soccer national teams on the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill’s many large high-definition screens.

In addition, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill will offer special viewing parties running for the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and third-place match (June 26-July 10), which will include guaranteed seating to view the matches and an all-you-care-to-eat buffet featuring Buffalo wings, hot dogs, seasonal fruit, build-your-own salads, a nacho bar, desserts and non-alcoholic drinks – all for $19.99/per person, per game (plus tax).

The beautiful game kicks off on the world stage June 11, with open seating for breakfast and lunch available at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill for the group stage of play running through June 25. A special viewing area will be available for the championship match July 11.

Reservations can be made starting May 27 by calling 407/WDW-DINE or by visiting espnwwos.com.

Volunteering, You “CAN” Do It!

WDWNT on February 12, 2010

Canned Goods Set a Guinness World Record, Ship to Food Banks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) –Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods destined for food banks, Disney Parks officials on Thursday announced a major milestone with the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, a first-of-its-kind effort to help inspire 1 million people to perform volunteer service.

Since the program’s launch only six weeks ago, more than 600,000 people in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada have volunteered or signed up for volunteer projects in their communities, announced Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

“With the launch of our ‘Give a Day, Get a Disney Day’ program, we hoped to spark something truly special,” Staggs said. “But even we have been overwhelmed with the response.”

To recognize their good deeds, in 2010 Disney Parks is celebrating those who volunteer through the program by giving them a free one-day admission to either a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park. Volunteers can start the search and sign-up process by going to www.disneyparks.com.

HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute and the largest volunteer network in the nation, is supporting the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program by connecting volunteers with projects.

According to Michelle Nunn, co-founder of HandsOn Network and CEO of Points of Light Institute, 10,000 community organizations, through the Disney Parks program, are getting the volunteers they need to meet important community challenges.

“The level of volunteerism we have seen in the first weeks of 2010 is tracking to new highs,” she said. “Our dream at HandsOn Network is for everyone to recognize their power to make a difference. Disney is helping us make that dream a reality, a million times over.”

Since the launch of the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program on Jan. 1, 2010, volunteers have trekked through wetlands near Long Beach, Calif., and through mountain preserves in Phoenix, Ariz., clearing away non-native vegetation. A continent away, volunteers have whisked away trash on Atlantic Coast beaches in Brevard County and Dade County, Fla. In Port Huron, Mich., “soccer families” have picked up paint brushes to help spruce up a community center. In Atlanta, Ga., volunteers have assisted hospitalized children as they create arts and crafts projects. And with the forecast for a cold night ahead, the homeless in Central Florida were handed blankets by caring volunteers.

In addition to celebrating the “Give A Day, Get a Disney Day” program, Disney Parks welcomed to Walt Disney World Resort Thursday other outstanding volunteer families from the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada who gave back to their communities in special ways, as part of Disney’s celebration of family volunteerism in 2010.

“Today we are here to celebrate you,” Staggs told the families. “With each of your efforts, you make a difference.”

Canned-Food Structure Unveiled, Verified Largest-Ever by Guinness World Records®

As part of the event celebrating family volunteers and to dramatize the spirit of giving, Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday unveiled a mammoth structure of canned goods – food that will be donated to food banks in Orlando, Miami and Atlanta.

The canned food sculpture – titled “Celebrate Volunteers” – was revealed for media and guests at Epcot. Disney VoluntEARS shaped the sculpture with a larger-than-life Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto – all sculpted out of cans. Goofy’s trademark hat consisted of cans of bread crumbs, for instance. Mickey’s famous head was shaped from cans of black olives, and cans of sliced pineapple made up Pluto’s eyes.

The cans represent approximately 70,000 meals, according to Dave Krepcho, president/CEO of Second Harvest of Central Florida. “Each can makes a difference in someone’s life who cannot afford this food,” he said. “Much of this food goes to children in need, working moms trying to provide, senior citizens coping on fixed incomes and people whose disabilities keep them from working.”

The spectacular, character-themed structure – consisting officially of 115,527 cans – was also a world record, according to Guinness World Records, the internationally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement. Guinness World Records Thursday authenticated the achievement as the Largest Canned Food Structure ever created, easily eclipsing the previous record of 54,527 cans set in June 2009 in New Zealand.

Some volunteer families also shared star billing Thursday with stars of the Disney Channel and Disney XD. As part of Disney’s youth environmental movement, Friends for Change: Project Green (www.Disney.com/ProjectGreen), Joe Jonas, Demi Lovato and others joined the celebration, making special appearances throughout the day to show what’s possible when kids and families get together and volunteer to help the planet.