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PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 11/3/16 (Christmas Decorations, Jingle Cruise, Uptown Jewelers Reopens, ETC.)

WDWNT on November 8, 2016

In our latest photo report, we visit the Magic Kingdom as the Christmas holiday season kicks off early. The park is already fully decorated and new entertainment for the season has already debuted. There’s also plenty more new and exciting things happening around the park, so let’s check it all out.

Merry Christmas

November 2nd was the official start of the holiday season at Walt Disney World as the Magic Kingdom is fully decorated and several holiday offerings are now in full swing.

The Jingle Cruise poster is back under the train station. We’ll check in on that a bit later in the report.

IS IT ART?

IS IT? IS IT ART?

Be sure to take a look at our daytime video tour of the decorations below:

Uptown Jewelers Reopens

Uptown Jewelers has been closed for months but reopened over the weekend. The store was completely remodeled and now seems just jewelry and bags for women.

Baked Potato Moves

The baked potato is gone from Liberty Square Market, but don’t fear. It has moved to the nearby Sleepy Hollow Refreshments.

The Jingle Cruise Returns

The Jingle Cruise is back for 2016! The annual holiday overlay began its third season at the Magic Kingdom on Wednesday. We have a video of our first ride of the season for you below:

This and That

The lighting on the Storybook Circus sign is being replaced, so it is just some flat lettering right now.

A Snowman Tote is now available as a purchase-with-purchase gift for $19.95 when you spend $25.00 or more.

Pins from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party still linger in Big Top Souvenirs.

Elena of Avalor Meet and Greet

The Elena of Avalor meet and greet, scheduled to begin on November 24th, 2016, is already in a soft-opening phase. Elena can be found next to Cinderella at Princess Fairytale Hall at random.

We have video of our excellent experience with Elena of Avalor for you:

“it’s a small world” Merchandise

Some new “it’s a small world” merchandise is now available around the resort.

Mousecellaneous

Even though the crane is gone, work continues behind Cinderella Castle.

The holiday finale of Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire debuted yesterday. You can see video of the finale below:

I got tow pieces of chicken in my Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Waffle Sandwich. This is apparently a big deal.

A large crowd showed up for the return of a Frozen Holiday Wish and the first Cinderella Castle lighting of the season.

The Castle is as beautiful as ever this year, as is Main Street U.S.A.

Be sure to check out our video walkthrough of the decorations and Cinderella Castle at night as well:

With just 52 days until Christmas, the holiday season is off and running at Walt Disney World.

PHOTOS: Christmas 2016 Merchandise Featuring Obscure & Rare Disney Characters Hits Shelves at Disney Parks

WDWNT on October 31, 2016

While visiting Disney Springs over the weekend, I couldn’t help but notice that it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

It’s almost Halloween, but it’s now full speed towards the Christmas holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort. Apparently, an entire, HUGE Christmas store in Disney’s Days of Christmas just isn’t enough for Disney Springs, so holiday merchandise has now taken over what was the Wonderful World of Memories shop (located between Hanes Design-A-Tee and The Art of Disney). This is located literally right across the path from Days of Christmas as well.

Now, we already previewed all off the great new ornaments for 2016 in our last Disney Springs photo report, including the Pluto reindeer ear hat seen above, so go check that out if you haven’t.

The continued growth in the popularity of some of the older films in the Disney library is showcased this year, with Bambi taking center stage with an entire ceramic kitchen collection.

Even friend Owl is in on the fun. He is $16.99.

The Thumper gravy boat is $26.99.

Bambi and Flower retail at $19.99 each.

The teapot features Mickey and Minnie Mouse on the front, but…

Some of the animal characters from Sleeping Beauty can be found on the back.

Some of the shirts feature a few more obscure characters in plush form on a tree. Keep this in mind for later…

Remember those plush characters on the tree in some of the merchandise? Well, Disney made those plush as ornaments you can buy. They feel a bit pricey at $16.99 each, but it is a rather fun assembly of characters, including Meeko from Pocahontas above.

The rather cute collection includes Chip, Dale, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Flower, Thumper, Bambi, Meeko, Robin Hood, Olaf, Sven, and the three bear brothers from Brave.

This tin Countdown to Christmas sign is pretty neat as well.

So, what do you think? Will you be buying any of the 2016 holiday merchandise at the parks?

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/14/16 (Studio Catering Co. Demo, PizzeRizzo, New Merchandise, ETC.)

WDWNT on September 17, 2016

A lot can happen in a week, including the erasing of structures that have stood for over 27 years. Meanwhile, PizzeRizzo nears completion and a plethora of new merchandise invades Disney’s Hollywood Studios in our latest photos report.

If you haven’t seen our video update this week on the expansion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you should probably preface this report with a watch:

Backlot Demolition for Toy Story Land

Studio Catering Co. and the adjacent Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure have been leveled, leaving practically nothing between PIXAR Place and Muppets Courtyard.

While the Backlot Tour entrance was still standing on Sunday, it has since been demolished.

The Prop Shop is still being emptied before it is the next structure to get demolished in the coming weeks.

The Studio Catering Co. has been reduced to rubble.

This and That

I caught Betty Shambles by surprise…

Now she is ready for her close-up!

Not sure how long ago this happened, but Sunset Ranch Market got a new sign to match the recent refresh of the area.

A new Buzz Lightyear plush was recently released.

PizzeRizzo

Work continues on the new PizzeRizzo in the Muppets Courtyard area.

This billboard was installed this week as the restaurant gets closer and closer to its yet to be announced opening date.

Over the last week, the windows were painted, lights were installed on the facade signage, and the Heckler Tomato was painted on.

New Merchandise

In my last photo report, I showed that men’s MARVEL shirts were now available at Keystone Clothiers. Well, now there are a few ladies shirts available as well.

A Disney Parks exclusive Baymax mug is now available.

I guess you get happier as you drink more coffee…

A bit pricey, but it is a fairly large ceramic mug.

Some March Magic-esque character sports team mugs are now available. Here’s hoping we get some new sports team jerseys with these designs.

The backs of the mugs are pretty cute as well.

PHOTOS: First Look Inside of New “Frozen Ever After” Ride Coming to Epcot at Walt Disney World

WDWNT on May 18, 2016

Today, we have a bit of an exclusive to share with you. Frozen Ever After is one of the most anticipated new attractions coming to Walt Disney World, but we haven’t seen much of what this ride will actually look like outside of some concept art. Well, that is about to change:

Above we see our very first look at what the scene where the boat plunges down a drop will now look like (you may remember this portion from the Maelstrom attraction). An audio animatronic Marshmallow and some projected Snowgies look on as the guest’s boat switches directions and heads down a waterfall.

Our second picture is of a Troll figure in one of the early scenes of the attraction. As you can see, these figures will have projected faces just like the Dwarfs in the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride at the Magic Kingdom.

Keep in mind that the photos above are of the attraction under construction and are not what the absolute finished product will look like. Also, our apologies for the quality of the photos, but they were obviously taken by a cell phone camera by someone inside of the active construction zone.

Pretty cool, huh? Our source says the attraction might be a little behind schedule, but Disney is still claiming that the Frozen ride at Epcot will open in June.

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 2/25/16 (Maelstrom Facade Removed, Flower & Garden Prep, ETC.)

WDWNT on March 5, 2016

I stopped into Epcot for the evening on Monday and took some photos around the park, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting around Future World and World Showcase:

Welcome to Epcot

What we believe to be OSHA-demanded exit stairways being installed all around the Epcot monorail station

Spiral staircase coming in on this side

Epcot is getting ready for the Flower and Garden Festival, which of course begins on Wednesday

Soarin’ is still closed

I’m more inclined to think Circle of Life will return based on what the entrance looks like now, but expect some changes to the film at the very least

I guess we’ll use the stairs…

The lower floor men’s restroom being fixed up during these closures

The butterfly garden has a long way to go

The new musical playground is massive

A lot to do in a week

It was a slow roll-out, but all of the character topiraries have the updated look now

Tic Toc Croc got new eyes and eyebrows

LOOK OUT!

This was a meet and greet space in France, but Aurora has moved out

You still have a few days to see the Black History Month exhibits at the American Adventure

Walls up for festival offerings near Germany

Lots of tarps up in the China pavilion

Anna and Elsa in Norway

The tarps in Norway are now making it clearer that major facade changes are being made for Frozen Ever After

Here you can see the facade was actually stripped and a new one is being put on

Also, the hole in the rockwork is being sealed, so say goodbye to seeing the boats from outside

Work continues on the meet and greet experience next door

The Cars palyground returns in Future World

New Test Track antenna topper

Somehow missed this one released earlier in the month

All of the merchandise is MouseGear is being shuffled around again, but none of the existing signage is correct now

This is not home decor

Yes, this has toys, but also now all Princess items

Some Zootopia merchandise in stock, but something tells me it will not be enough come March 4th…

Epcot items moved half-way across the store

New Snow White and Jiminy Cricket shirts

Infinity and Playmation now make up an island in the middle of the store

The Gateway Gifts sign lives on…

Another staircase on the other side of the monorail station

Tentative Opening Date Announced for Epcot’s FROZEN Attraction

WDWNT on December 7, 2015

In October 2014, Maelstrom in Norway at Epcot closed for conversion into a FROZEN-themed attraction. Disney had previously stated that the new ride based on the blockbuster animated hit from 2013 would be finished by Early 2016, but they are now providing a more definite date.

The Maelstrom ride closed after 25 years at Epcot in October 2014

According to information being distributed to Disney travel agents, the FROZEN attraction will tentatively open on May 1st, 2016. This date may change, but Disney is clearly aiming to have the new ride open to guests for Summer 2016.

Epcot FROZEN Ride Concept Art and Details Released, To Be Called “Frozen Ever After”

WDWNT on December 7, 2015

Walt Disney World has released the first concept art for the upcoming FROZEN attraction at Epcot, which will be called “Frozen Ever After”.

Elsa replaces the three-headed troll from Maelstrom, as guests enter her ice palace and then are sent careening backwards

The Wall Street Journal today released exclusive information about the project.

Despite many pictures and reports of demolition inside the Maelstrom attraction, the flume has been preserved (and possible the boat vehicles) and it appears the ride will follow the same path, but with all-new scenes featuring audio-animatronics utilizing technological advances seen in such attractions as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland.

The attraction is set in the summer in Arendelle, taking guests past familiar venues in the queue, such as Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post.

The ride begins with Sven and Olaf preparing for a festival before the trolls appear to tell the story of how Anna and Kristof met. Olaf will then appear to sing and ice skating with Anna, Kristof, and Sven.

Guests will then barge into Elsa’s icy palace, where they will see her singing “Let It Go” as the boat changes course and begins to travel backwards. Marshmallow the snow-monster and the “Snowgies” who appear in the “Frozen Fever” short will join in the singing as guests plunge into the finale with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Sven and Kristof saying goodbye.

“Frozen Ever After” is set to open in May 2016 in the Norway pavilion at Epcot along with a new FROZEN meet and greet pavilion.

D23 Expo 2015 To Present “Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration!”

WDWNT on December 7, 2015

D23 EXPO 2015 attendees are in for a fun-filled musical treat when Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration! takes over the 7,500-seat Hall D23. The event, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will take place at 3:00 pm, Sunday, August 16, at the Anaheim Convention Center.

In what will be a thrilling and fun interactive experience for Disney fans of all ages, join host Chris Montan, president, Walt Disney Music, and the Oscar^®-winning songwriting team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez as they take you on a once-in-a-lifetime musical journey through the world of Frozen. This one-day-only performance features your friends from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film––including Anna and Elsa––with sing-along experiences of your Frozen favorites such as “Let It Go,” “In Summer” and more. Plus, fans can expect special surprises and fascinating stories behind some of your favorite Frozen songs.

Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are available at a discounted price for a limited time. Through June 30, 2015, tickets are $67 for a one-day adult admission and $48 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $58 for a one-day adult admission and $42 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $188 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, along with husband and collaborator Robert Lopez, wrote the songs for Disney’s Frozen. Anderson-Lopez and Lopez won an Oscar^® and a Grammy^® for the movie’s signature song “Let It Go,” and share a Grammy for the Frozen soundtrack. Their song “Moving Pictures,” sung by Neil Patrick Harris, opened the 2015 Academy Awards^®. Anderson-Lopez and Lopez’s original musical “Up Here,” directed by two-time Tony^® nominee Alex Timbers, will be featured in the La Jolla Playhouse’s 2015-16 season.

Anderson-Lopez made her off-Broadway debut at Primary Stages with In Transit, a musical performed entirely without accompaniment, inspired by the rhythms and sounds of life on the subway. The show earned her Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Lucile Lortel nominations. Together with her husband and collaborator Robert Lopez, she wrote the Annie Award-nominated songs for the 2011 feature film Winnie the Pooh, as well as Finding Nemo: The Musical. For young audiences, she was a staff writer for Nickelodeon’s The Wonder Pets and wrote book/lyrics for several of Theatreworks/USA’s stage adaptations of children’s classics. She is the recipient of the BMI Harrington Award and the Dramatists Guild Fellowship, and a frequent guest moderator of the prestigious BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. Anderson-Lopez is a graduate of Williams College and just received the bicentennial alumni award for distinguished achievement. Also an actress, Anderson-Lopez was featured as the voice of Kanga in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh.

Robert Lopez, along with wife and collaborator Kristen Anderson-Lopez, wrote the songs for Disney’s Frozen. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez won an Oscar® and a Grammy® for the movie’s signature song “Let It Go,” and share a Grammy® for the Frozen soundtrack. Lopez is the three-time Tony® winning co-creator of the worldwide smash hit Broadway musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez’s original musical Up Here, directed by two-time Tony® nominee Alex Timbers, will be featured in the La Jolla Playhouse’s 2015–16 season. Their song “Moving Pictures,” sung by Neil Patrick Harris, opened the 2015 Academy Awards. Lopez shared two Emmy® Awards for his music for Nickelodeon’s The Wonder Pets and an Emmy® nomination for his work on the musical episode of Scrubs. His work has been featured on South Park, The Simpsons and Phineas and Ferb, as well as Bear in the Big Blue House, Third and Bird and Johnny and the Sprites. He has won Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, Lucile Lortel, Frederick Loewe and Edward Kleban awards. Recently, Lopez, a graduate of Yale College, became the youngest of twelve people in history who have won Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony® Awards (EGOT) and the only one to have accomplished it in under a decade.

Chris Monton currently serves as president of Walt Disney Music and oversees music for a wide variety of Disney projects including all Disney and Pixar animated feature films, all Disney Theatrical stage productions, as well as the music for Walt Disney Theme Parks and Resorts worldwide. Additionally, he is executive music producer for all of the Studio’s animated features and works closely in the story process as well as helping to select musical talent. Montan joined Disney in 1984. Under his guidance the Studio has garnered an unprecedented 42 Musical Academy Award^® nominations, and soundtracks from ten of the Studio’s theatrical releases have been certified multi-platinum.

Keep checking WDWNT.com for more D23 Expo 2015 news and updates.

Dirk Wallen’s 10/2/15 WDW Photo Report (Epcot, Frozen, Magic Kingdom, Skipper’s Canteen, etc.)

WDWNT on September 3, 2015

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom and Epcot this week and has some newsworthy photos from his trip to share with us today:

New Disney Junior MagicBands have been released

Construction continues on the Frozen meet and greet area in Norway

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Moving over to the Magic Kingdom, work is now taking place on the facade of Castle Couture

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Work on the hub project is finally wrapping up, all of the turrets are now out from behind walls

Facade work continues on the Country Bear Jamboree’s Grizzly Hall

SURPRISE! Golden Oak Outpost is closed again…

Work continues on the Jungle Cruise Skipper’s Canteen Restaurant

They are rushing to finish in time for the holiday season this year

Will they make it?

I think they will

Dirk Wallen’s 4/13/15 WDW Photo Report (Frozen, AVATAR, Rivers of Light, Harambe Marketplace, ETC.)

WDWNT on May 5, 2015

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Animal Kingdom and Epcot this week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look:

Work has begun on the Frozen meet and greet pavilion between Mexico and Norway at Epcot

Still no visible progress on the Frozen attraction

Moving over to Animal Kingdom, the annual DisneyNature sand sculpture can be found outside of this park instead of at Epcot this year

Walls came down around Island Mercantile revealing new planters

It doesn’t look like the pin cart will be returning to this spot anytime soon

Rivers of Light construction from above… looks like something is being constructed out in the water

AVATAR construction as seen from the parking lot at Animal Kingdom; this building will hold the flying Banshee ride

The building from afar

What appears to be construction of an outdoor seating area for the Beastly Bazaar Starbucks

The viewing area for Rivers of Light is coming along slowly

Meanwhile, a hyena habitat is being constructed on Kilimanjaro Safaris

Should be a cool addition when the nighttime safaris debut

The Africa Marketplace and Harambe Marketplace restaurant should be opening soon

The water tower looks ready to go, but some work remains on the ground level

Tag: Frozen

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 11/3/16 (Christmas Decorations, Jingle Cruise, Uptown Jewelers Reopens, ETC.)

Merry Christmas

Uptown Jewelers Reopens

Baked Potato Moves

The Jingle Cruise Returns

This and That

Elena of Avalor Meet and Greet

“it’s a small world” Merchandise

Mousecellaneous

PHOTOS: Christmas 2016 Merchandise Featuring Obscure & Rare Disney Characters Hits Shelves at Disney Parks

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/14/16 (Studio Catering Co. Demo, PizzeRizzo, New Merchandise, ETC.)

Backlot Demolition for Toy Story Land

This and That

PizzeRizzo

New Merchandise

PHOTOS: First Look Inside of New “Frozen Ever After” Ride Coming to Epcot at Walt Disney World

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 2/25/16 (Maelstrom Facade Removed, Flower & Garden Prep, ETC.)

Tentative Opening Date Announced for Epcot’s FROZEN Attraction

Epcot FROZEN Ride Concept Art and Details Released, To Be Called “Frozen Ever After”

D23 Expo 2015 To Present “Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration!”

Dirk Wallen’s 10/2/15 WDW Photo Report (Epcot, Frozen, Magic Kingdom, Skipper’s Canteen, etc.)

Dirk Wallen’s 4/13/15 WDW Photo Report (Frozen, AVATAR, Rivers of Light, Harambe Marketplace, ETC.)

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