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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/13/17 (Main Street Fountain Removal, New Merchandise, Club 33, 2018 Stuff, ETC.)

WDWNT on December 21, 2017

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom on the verge of what is expected to be one of the busiest holiday seasons in its entire history. Let’s see what’s new and exciting around the park, shall we?

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom

An advertisement for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 80th anniversary can be found outside of the park.

More 2018 merchandise is trickling in.

This Chip and Dale plush set with them hiding under an ear hat is just about the cutest thing I have ever seen.

Clubbin’

Work continues on the new Club 33 location for the Magic Kingdom in the Adventureland.

This and That

Several new MagicBands were recently released.

Tick… tock… tick… tock…

SURPRISE! The sushi is already gone from the Cool Ship in Tomorrowland.

D-Tech on Demand in Tomorrowland now offers some Space Mountain phone cases you won’t find anywhere else.

They also have designs for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

The Dress Shop items have moved into Uptown Jewelers now, which makes marginally more sense than the House of Magic.

It hasn’t been the most pleasant week here…

Farewell Fountain

The beloved fountain near First Aid on Main Street has been removed and paved over, likely to clear a path for an exit bypass that will be used during the busy holiday weeks at the park.

I’m curious to see if it returns…

Mousecellaneous

The Mickey Mouse Ray-Bans are in stock at the Sunglass Hut in Adventureland.

To advertise the arrival, the location has a giant pair of the glasses… They wouldn’t let me try them on…

Yup, it has been cold.

Rose Gold mouse ears are plentiful in every park at the moment.

Minnie’s Bake Shop has been rebranded as Minnie’s Sweets, with several items repackaged and some new items introduced.

A Baymax ear hat has been released.

PHOTOS: Construction Underway at Adventureland Veranda for Likely Club 33 at Magic Kingdom

WDWNT on November 2, 2017

While announced quite some time ago, we have heard little about the 4 planned Club 33 locations at Walt Disney World since. While not confirmed, it appears that the Magic Kingdom location for the exclusive club is finally under construction.

The remainder of the Adventureland Veranda restaurant that wasnât utilized by the Skipper Canteen appears to getting repurposed for Club 33.

The outside portion of the Veranda has had a large section of the awning removed to be rebuilt.

This area will likely be reconfigured to offer a view of fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. Some trees will need to be removed.

Disney has yet to confirm any of the Walt Disney World locations for Club 33.

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/31/17 (MARVEL Invasion, New Princess & Tinker Bell Merchandise, Halloween Party, Club 33, ETC.)

WDWNT on November 2, 2017

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for one last look at the Halloween season before Christmas settles in next week.

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom

The last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Part is on November 1st, and then it’s full speed to the Christmas season at the park.

A section of the Emporium is still behind tarps.

Items in the Vera Bradley Alice in Wonderland collection are buy one, get one 50% off at Uptown Jewelers.

The Little Mermaid collection is also available here.

A smaller version of The Dress Shop has opened towards Casey’s Corner. Many of the dresses, purses, and more from the Disney Springs shop can be found here now.

For some reason, this limited release shirt from ShopDisney is being sold in the parks concurrently. The location makes sense as this space was the House of Magic many years ago. Hopefully, more limited release shirts like this get released at the parks as well. Sadly, the matching MagicBand is online only.

The more confusing part is putting the shirt in a window that’s currently boarded up and no one can see…

Even though a few parties remain, any guest at the Magic Kingdom can now buy select items from the event.

As I said last year, I don’t agree with this. At least wait for the last party to end or send it to the outlets. It takes away one of the parks of the very expensive party ticket.

The Club That’s Made Not for You and Me

As we reported over the weekend, work has begun on what will likely be the Club 33 locations for the Magic Kingdom, the remainder of the old Adventureland Veranda.

The path into Adventureland is quite narrow right now due to the work.

Some are speculating that this work is actually for a permanent Moana meet and greet, but it seems way too extensive for something so minor.

Giant sections of awning that have been there since the 70’s have been removed. This wouldn’t be necessary for a meet and greet and could have been kept.

With a little tree clearing, the patio would offer some unique fireworks views for Club 33 guests.

This and That

All of the trees between Be Our Guest Restaurant and the village had to be removed due to hurricane damage.

In fairness, it doesn’t look terrible since all of the walls the trees covered are well-themed.

We’re still hoping they plant some new trees, at least to cover this speaker tower.

Work continues on the outdoor covered seating area at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Should open very soon.

Pecos Bill’s has added an menu with pictures… it’s a window cling.

Splash Mountain is still closed for refurbishment.

Some new holiday plush for sale. Goofy’s sweater features bulbs that actually light up.

You can get the blown-glass Monorail ornament personalized at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe.

For some reason, they have a Haunted Mansion merchandise cart out in front of the store selling accessories. I suppose this is to capitalize on Halloween Party guests.

Princess ApparelÂ

A number of new Princess items were released recently, including this Snow White line.

$36.99

$39.99

$36.99

$39.99

Sir Mickey’s has the new Little Mermaid line as well.

The collection also includes this hoodie, $49.99.

Jasmine top, $36.99

Aurora top, $36.99

Belle long sleeve top, $44.99

There are also 4 new Tinker Bell shirts. They range in price from $36.99-39.99.

A large section of Sir Mickey’s is now selling items from Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.

This pillow is exclusive to the parks.

It retails for $27.99.

Shop ‘Till You Drop

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 7/10/17 (Choza Tequila, Mission Space, Figment, T-Shirt Sale, Etc.)

WDWNT on July 13, 2017

Our latest photo report brings us to Epcot for the first time in a while, although I think the D23 Expo should bring us some news that will make trips to the park a lot more frequent for these reports…

The Calm Before the Storm

Vera Bradley has released an Alice in Wonderland collection at Disney Parks.

Dooney and Bourke has a new version of the Sketch design for sale, a good upgrade on the old, IMO.

Some new phone cases for sale. Disney seems to be favoring these hard plastic cases now, rather than those with the rubber borders.

There’s been so many new mugs released recently that it’s kind of hard to keep track of them all.

New to the parks is the “Love is Magical” collection, which bolsters some of the existing wedding related items.

Cars 3 merchandise is available at the exit of Test Track now.

This pretty neat souvenir cup can be found at various food and drink stands around the park.

A Trip Around the World

There have been a lot of construction walls around the planters and railings at the Odyssey for a while now. Some still look pretty battered like above, but some already have new floor lights in place.

Some of the grates over the lights aren’t even painted yet.

Some are finished. Either way, it’s nice to see them paying attention to this forgotten corner of the park.

Work continues on the heavily delayed Choza Tequila outside of the Mexico pavilion.

The exterior of the pavilion is still being repainted, I’m not sure how I feel about the darker colors…

The bottom portion likely givers us a taste of the finished product for the whole facade.

Another look at Choza Tequila.

A peek under the wall reveals what should be a rather pleasant bar.

I’m woefully behind on dining reviews, but I have one for San Angel Inn that I hope to have out soon.

For whatever reason, they laid a slightly updated map of Shanghai Disneyland over the old one. It’s not all that different, but maybe slightly easier to see because the overall image of the park is larger.

The Outpost in Africa is back now selling jewelry made from seeds and other natural ingredients.

I didn’t notice the “no photography” sign until I after I took this, but how will a picture of the jewelry hurt the sale of it? I understand pictures of art and then you could print them out, but this seems odd.

As we reported a few weeks ago, it seems likely that Club 33 at Epcot will go above the American Adventure.

The front section of the Mitsokoshi store in Japan was remodeled.

It’s very “kawaii.” I learned that from my hipster friends who have been to Japan. I only go to theme parks, so I never learn things like this.

It’s just preparation for the Food and Wine Festival at this point, but this is the future home of the Ratatouille ride between Morocco and France.

Lots of Ratatouille merchandise can already be found in France.

Meanwhile, the U.K. now has a bunch of character merchandise for sale.

They also have all of the Disney related teapots for sale.

This and That

Heading back to Future World…

This awesome Figment journal is now for sale!

PHOTOS: Work Commences on Possible Club 33 Location at Epcot

WDWNT on June 25, 2017

Since it was announced that Club 33 would be expanding to four locations at Walt Disney World, many have speculated what the location of the private lounges/restaurants in each park might be. As we speculated with construction walls present at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that their location will be the old Catwalk Bar, it seems that some walls now up in Epcot may point to that park’s private club location.

The American Adventure lounge in World Showcase now has its main entrance walled-off. This does not happen routinely, even before the space is used prior to the park festivals.

This space has been used as the Chase Lounge at past Food and Wine Festival events, but may now be getting a conversion into Epcot’s Club 33. The spot would make sense as it offers great views and is connected via elevator to a kitchen downstairs.

While this is not confirmed and we are purely speculating, it does seem likely. However, the park does offer several other possibilities if this is not it.

PHOTOS: Former Catwalk Bar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Returning for Club 33?

WDWNT on May 31, 2017

Many years ago, guests at the then Disney-MGM Studios could enjoy a drink high above a soundstage in the Catwalk Bar, an elevated establishment located above the Soundstage Restaurant. The bar was closed along with the Soundstage Restaurant in the late-1990’s to make way for the various Disney Junior shows that have occupied that space since. Well, the Catwalk Bar might be returning in some form…

The Catwalk Bar at the Disney-MGM Studios

With Club 33 announcing that they would open locations in each Disney World theme park, the Soundstage Restaurant seems like a good location. It’s elevated and relatively private, connected to the kitchen of a signature dining experience in the Brown Derby, and has that cool-factor of being in a beloved, forgotten location.

The former entrance to the Catwalk Bar adjacent to the Brown Derby

If this is the space, it is likely that Disney Junior would have to move elsewhere or close (or maybe become a dance party in a new location, similar to changes made at California Adventure).

The elevator and stairs to the Catwalk Bar, now suddenly boarded-up

This is purely speculation at this point, but the staircase and elevator inside of the Brown Derby which led to the Catwalk Bar are walled-off all of a sudden and some sort of work is clearly happening there.

PHOTOS: A Look Inside Club 33 at Shanghai Disneyland

WDWNT on May 28, 2017

Access to Club 33 locations is usually members-only, but Adventures by Disney offers a visit to Shanghai Disneyland’s Club 33 location as part of the “Enchanted China” tour. Heather Concannon went on that trip with her family in August, and took some photos inside Club 33 that she shared with WDWNT.

Shanghai Disneyland’s Club 33 is located at the top of Mickey Avenue (Shanghai’s version of Main Street).

Shanghai’s Club 33 has two floors, Heather explained. “The first floor had a small reception area, while the second floor was the dining area.”

The stairway to the second floor; like the entire location, it’s decorated in an elegant Fantasia theme.

“The second floor consisted of the main dining room and several private dining areas,” according to Heather. “The dining area could probably seat about a hundred people.”

The private dining areas could be closed off with curtains.

Heather’s party was seated at a large table in the main dining area, also called the Garden View Room. According to Heather, the service was impeccable. “The cast members were kind and accommodating to our group,” she reported.

“The food was good,” Heather told WDWNT. “Because we visited with Adventures by Disney, we were provided with a fixed menu, which felt authentic to the Chinese culture.”

The hamachi and grapefruit sorbet with green apple wasabi granité appetizer.

The Australian wagyu short rib entree.

“In comparison with other Disney restaurant dining experiences, Club 33 really seemed to stand out,” Heather said. “The closest comparison I can draw is the experiences I had at Palo and Remy on the Disney Cruise Line.”

The dining room opens onto a balcony with an excellent view of the park. Heather’s group was able to view Shanghai’s “Ignite the Dream” nighttime spectacular from here.

“Besides being able to say I finally visited a Club 33 location, my favorite part of experiencing this exclusive space was the firework viewing area,” Heather shared. “It was private to guests visiting Club 33, therefore it felt intimate, allowing us to really enjoy the fireworks.”

There’s a small gift shop on the second floor, where Heather picked up a few souvenirs before she left.

Club 33 at Shanghai Disneyland was a “very elegant and one-of-a-kind experience,” Heather said. While Disneyland in California and Tokyo Disney Resort also have Club 33 locations, all three are themed very differently. Club 33 locations are currently being built in all four parks in Walt Disney World as well.

Heather added that this was her first visit to Shanghai Disneyland and it was “unlike visiting any other Disney theme parks. With its innovative attractions, intricately themed lands, and authentic Chinese influence it is certainly a place all Disney fans should visit in their lifetime!” Heather’s Adventures by Disney itinerary also included stops in Hong Kong, Beijing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Guilin, and Shanghai, where they visited notable sites including Victoria Peak, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and Hong Kong Disneyland. You can see more of her trip in Heather’s YouTube video below.

You can find Heather Concannon on Twitter and Instagram.

Disneyland Opens 21 Royal, Exclusive $15,000 Dining Venue in Walt’s Apartment

WDWNT on January 29, 2017

Disneyland is unveiling a new fine-dining experience, available to just a single party of 12 per night. Called 21 Royal, guests can book the experience for $15,000 (including tax, gratuity, valet, and park admission) as of today.

The 21 Royal event begins with specially trained guides greeting your party at the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and leading guests to the new, most exclusive address inside the park: 21 Royal Street, which is part of what was originally envisioned to be Walt Disney’s apartment above New Orleans Square.

A cocktail hour gives you and your guests time to explore 21 Royal and be regaled by your guides and sommelier Matt Ellingson with the lore and history of the space. The personal connection to “the man behind the mouse” infuses the suite with a lovely intimacy, and the colored lanterns and firefly lights of the courtyard at the heart of the floor plan cast a gentle glow over close conversations.

Storytelling remains the theme in the just-completed dining room, where executive chef Andrew Sutton and chef de cuisine Justin Monson present what they call “epicurean theater”: fine cuisine with an exciting dash of showmanship. Sutton, the culinary director for signature restaurants at the Disneyland Resort, aims at 21 Royal to give the kind of dinner party Walt and Lillian would—but in the present day, and with a culinary style that ranges wide while staying rooted in California.

The seven-course menu is fully tailored for every group, whether your wish is for the chefs to delight you with untrammeled inventiveness or to design an entire meal from the starting point of sourcing a fondly remembered wine from a special occasion in your past. No matter what shape your menu takes, the chefs and Ellingson introduce each course and pairing with stories about their inspiration that draw you into their lives and help build the experience of communal connection that defines the most memorable shared meals.

As the evening draws to a close, you adjourn with coffee and desserts in the dining room or on the spacious private balcony for a view of the charm and lights of the park at night; if the skies are clear, you might enjoy the fireworks spectacular from your perch.

And when it’s inevitably time to part, the fabled sweet sorrow is tempered by the warmth of an evening spent in an incomparable setting enjoying peerless service and food in lively company—true magic.

More information can be found online at 21royaldisneyland.com.

SOURCE: Robb Report

Club 33 Logo Drastically Changes In Preparation for Re-Opening in July at Disneyland

WDWNT on June 29, 2014

As you are probably well aware, the very exclusive Club 33 at Disneyland closed back in January for a massive overhaul that will expand the private club far beyond its original borders. Club 33 will be expanding in size as well as adding a “jazz lounge” area across the street from the original location, having guests attending the venue use a new elevated walkway to cross the street just above guests in New Orleans Square. Members will also no longer enter at 33 Royal Street, but rather through the former Court of Angels area towards the very back of the land. In addition, the original logo for the club is undergoing a drastic overhaul…

As you can see by the new tickets that members of Club 33 will receive, there is an entirely new logo. This is the first time the logo has been altered since the club opened in 1967.

For those who may be unfamiliar, here is a photo of the original logo:

Club 33 at Disneyland is set to re-open on July 18, 2014.

Get A Sneak Peek Inside 1901, The Private Club Inside The Carthay Circle Theater

WDWNT on July 7, 2012

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Carthay Circle Theatre, the iconic focal point of the new Buena Vista Street area coming to Disney California Adventure park on June 15, continues to take shape – and today we’re excited to bring you a look inside the exclusive, private 1901, which will be located inside.

1901 will be a special lounge accessible exclusively by Club 33 members. Named for the year Walt Disney was born – 1901 – the club will be a warm, intimate space with eclectic light fixtures, overstuffed leather chairs, and beautiful, rich touches.

“Imagine it’s the 1930s, and this is where the animators would’ve hung out, swapped stories, doodled on napkins,” as 1901 is described by Imagineer Ray Spencer. “This is the place Walt and the animators might’ve chatted, relaxed, unwound . . . a cozy den.”

The lounge will be decorated with personal artwork and photographs of the animators from the early years of the Walt Disney Studios, including some with Walt Disney’s own signature. “The guest is sort of an insider in this backstage world,” says Ray.

As we announced earlier today, a limited number of new members will be offered Club 33 membership in honor of the 45th anniversary of the Club (June 15) and the completion of the five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort. Those interested in Club 33 membership may request more information by sending an email to club33interest@disneyland.com.

And mentioned above, the famous waiting list for Club 33 has indeed opened once again to new members. Here’s a little more info…

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Today we’re excited to announce, in honor of the 45th anniversary of Club 33 and the completion of the five-year expansion of the Disneyland Resort on June 15, a limited number of new members will be offered Club 33 membership!

Envisioned by Walt Disney, who drew inspiration from the executive lounges at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the club opened in 1967 and has since held a place of mystery and legend among Disneyland park guests. You can read more about the history of Club 33 and see some photos from inside the exclusive club here.

New Club 33 members will now enjoy exclusive sneak peeks at park enhancements and new attractions, and the availability to use VIP tour guides, itinerary planning services, valet parking and complimentary hotel upgrades – it will be like having your own Disney concierge service! New membership will also include access to 1901, a special lounge inside the new Carthay Circle Theatre opening at Disney California Adventure park on June 15. We¹ll have more information on 1901 later today on the Disney Parks Blog, so check back!

This opportunity will initially be offered to those individuals who have been on the Club 33 waiting list. As interest and capacity are evaluated, those not currently on the waiting list may be offered opportunities to join. Those interested in Club 33 membership may request more information by sending an email to club33interest@disneyland.com.

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/13/17 (Main Street Fountain Removal, New Merchandise, Club 33, 2018 Stuff, ETC.)

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom

Clubbin’

This and That

Farewell Fountain

Mousecellaneous

PHOTOS: Construction Underway at Adventureland Veranda for Likely Club 33 at Magic Kingdom

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/31/17 (MARVEL Invasion, New Princess & Tinker Bell Merchandise, Halloween Party, Club 33, ETC.)

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom

The Club That’s Made Not for You and Me

This and That

Princess ApparelÂ

Shop ‘Till You Drop

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 7/10/17 (Choza Tequila, Mission Space, Figment, T-Shirt Sale, Etc.)

The Calm Before the Storm

A Trip Around the World

This and That

PHOTOS: Work Commences on Possible Club 33 Location at Epcot

PHOTOS: Former Catwalk Bar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Returning for Club 33?

PHOTOS: A Look Inside Club 33 at Shanghai Disneyland

Disneyland Opens 21 Royal, Exclusive $15,000 Dining Venue in Walt’s Apartment

Club 33 Logo Drastically Changes In Preparation for Re-Opening in July at Disneyland

Get A Sneak Peek Inside 1901, The Private Club Inside The Carthay Circle Theater

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