Dirk Wallen’s 7/29/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on December 3, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen took a trip around some of the resort hotels and Downtown Disney yesterday and he was nice enough to share some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:

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Wow, that looks like it would kill me…

Yep

Halloween merchandise is out

They now have color changing lanyards which turn colors in the sunlight

The Casitas building at Coronado Springs is getting a refurbishment

The pictures on the large wall at All-Star Music are gone, probably to be replaced after fading in the sunlight

Moving to Downtown Disney, Characters in Flight is still down for replacement

The balloon is being re-engineered after an accident overseas a few weeks ago

Work continues on Splitsville, but it honestly doesn’t look like much has changed here…

Now I know nothing has changed over here…

Disney does their best to keep guests entertained on Pleasure Island as they move between districts

The Mickey and Minnie statue at Disney’s Pin Traders has been removed

A quick trip to the LEGO Imagination Center

Lord of the Rings? Man, that is creepy…

Mavericks of Mayhem merchandise by Noah has landed at WDW

Plenty of Grumpy merchandise

The new mouse ear ornaments come in a wide variety

The horror… THE HORROR!

Dirk Wallen’s 9/16/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT on October 29, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen took a short trip to the Magic Kingdom on Sunday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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A look at the former Fantasyland Skyway site construction

Storybook Treats remains open during pathway work, but the Seven Dwarfs Mine shop is gone

Track is being installed on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train roller-coaster

The second level of Village Haus that has been closed for some time is now being refurbished

The former Crow’s Nest in Adventureland is still closed

Tinker Bell is now in her winter clothes in Adventureland

Her sister Periwinkle is now doing meet and greets

Halloween cups are now being used for drinks

Frankenweenie merchandise has hit stores

Light-up trick-or-treat baskets now available

Some neat seasonal treats available at the Confectionary

Japan Halloween Vinyls

WDWNT on September 12, 2012

Thanks to @Vinylmati0n for the tweet about these new Halloween themed vinyls to be released in Japan.

September 1 is the released date and 1200 Yen ($15) is the price. There is a glow in the dark Mickey Vampire. The cape looks similar to the Vampire Goofy released today at Disney Stores. The face looks great and I like the little bit of shading drawn into the ears and feet. There is also a Mickey Pumpkin with a witch hat. The body of that one has a Minnie Pumpkin floating through it and appears to have clear blue arms. I think I would rather have 2 different ones or the pumpkins stacked on top of each other. The third is a Ghost Mickey with a hat. The body says “Halloween Party” with another ghost floating through it. The bottom looks like the top of a trick or treat bag. Its a fun Halloween design.

Happiest Haunts Tour Coming to Disneyland

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is lurking around the corner, and today you can book an experience that is unique to this spooky time of year. Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour takes you on a journey throughout the Disneyland Resort for a night of chilling tales, eerie sights and Halloween treats! Your mysterious “Ghost Host” will take you on an adventure as you track the mischievous Disney Villains, experience thrilling attractions and discover that the fate of the Disneyland Resort in your hands!

Here are some things you should know about the Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour:

  • Tour is offered each night from September 14 through October 31.
  • The tour is approximately three hours long.
  • Theme park admission for Disneyland park is required to attend the tour.
  • Attractions and entertainment are subject to change without notice. Some tour attractions have a 42-inch height requirement and physical considerations.
  • Each tour guest will receive a collectible souvenir pin and a tasty treat.

For even more Halloween fun, be sure to ask about the “Ultimate Experience”! On select nights, you can combine Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour with the trick-or-treating fun of Mickey’s Halloween Party. The “Ultimate Experience” is available on September 28 and October 2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 19, 23, 26, 29 and 31.

For pricing and booking information (and to find out about a special discount for Disney Rewards Visa and AAA card holders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disneyland Resort Annual Passport holders) call 714-781-TOUR (8687). Also, be sure to check out the other Disneyland Resort Guided Tours at Disneyland.com/Tours.

Tim Alcoser’s 9/14/12 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

Tim gives us a detailed look at the Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Roundup, the Halloween decorations in Disneyland, plus a look at the changed windows down Buena Vista Street.

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Construction of an outdoor patio/dining area.

Earl of Sandwich construction

Halloween Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch

Ghost Galaxy is back for the holiday

Pumpkins are everywhere to decorate Main Street

The iconic & popular photo spot during Halloween

City Hall still under wraps

Half Staff for Ambassador Stevens.

Half Staff for Ambassador Stevens over @ DCA

Entrance to Turtle Talk with Crush next to the restrooms in between Off the Page and Disney JR on Stage.

Entrance to Turtle Talk with Crush next to the restrooms in between Off the Page and Disney JR on Stage.

The merchandise which has been added to the Buena Vista Street’s artistically designed windows. It’s disappointing to see Imagineer’s hard work covered up by generic merchandise.

Thanks for reading!

Fun Facts About Halloween at Disneyland Resort

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

From Erin Glover of Disney Parks Blog:

Halloween Time is here at the Disneyland Resort and spooky spectres have been spotted all around! This is a favorite time of year for many Disneyland park regulars but whether this is your first Halloween visit or your fifteenth, there may be a few things you don’t know about Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, such as:

  • There are more than 300 sculpted pumpkins on Main Street, U.S.A., and no two are alike.
  • Props and set décor used in window displays along Main Street, U.S.A., are reproductions of original turn-of-the-century Halloween décor.
  • This year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread confection, “Jack’s House,” stands 9 feet tall – making it the tallest gingerbread house ever presented in the attraction.
  • Sandy Claws covers the Haunted Mansion Holiday graveyard scene with more tha 7,500 square feet of ghostly white snow.
  • In the attic of Haunted Mansion Holiday, a snake devours a holiday list featuring the names of many of the cast members who helped create the attraction.

Will you be celebrating Halloween Time with us at the Disneyland Resort?

Halloween Time Starts @ Disneyland

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

Posted by Erin Glover from Disney Parks Blog:

It’s officially Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, and there are so many spooky experiences in store, such as:

And fans of Haunted Mansion Holiday and the upcoming film “Frankenweenie” should keep an eye out for a new, special surprise in the Haunted Mansion pet cemetery. “It’s fun to add little unexpected details like this where we can bring the magic of the film right to the park for our guests to experience,” Kim Irvine, Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director for Disneyland park, told us. What is this surprise? Here’s a hint:

Will you be scaring up some fun at the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time?

Read more about Halloween at Disney Parks in the posts below:

Halloween Carnival Coming to Big Thunder Ranch

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

From Shawn Slater of Disney Parks Blog:

There’s something new this Halloween Time at Disneyland park, and it’s happening over at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Frontierland. That’s where you’ll find a magical Halloween Carnival filled with fun for the whole family, with favorite Disney characters in Halloween costumes, special Halloween entertainment, amazing pumpkin carvers, activities, holiday merchandise, yummy treats and even the Disney Villains!

You can make your own Halloween mask at the craft station, and then join Mickey Mouse and his pals in a “Mask-Parade.” Try your hand at carnival games, like tossing rings on a witch’s hat or spinning the Crystal Ball Fortune Wheel to seek your own happy Halloween fortune. Everyone’s favorite Frontierland musical group joins the fun, too, as Billy Hill and the “Haunted” Hillbillies take the stage six times a day for a round of appropriately spooky tunes, all done in their inimitable bluegrass style.

The highlight of the Halloween Carnival is sure to be the Magic Cauldron Sideshow. Dare to venture into this tented area, and you may be asked to help cast a magic spell, conjuring a Disney Villain from his or her realm to meet your group before returning to worlds beyond. Disney Villains fans will want to visit more than once, since you never know which Disney Villain might be summoned each time. Sounds like a real “scream!”

The Halloween Carnival at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree opens September 14 and continues most days through October 31. Please check the park Times Guide for daily operating schedules.

Episode 086 Blocks

WDWNT on August 30, 2012

Ep. 086 Blocks

Recorded live at Star Wars Celebration VI this week’s episode features a review of Star Wars series 2 and the hologram Princess Leia. We also rundown the official Mickey’s Circus itinerary with more hints and tips. We read and listen to your Mystery Mail Bag Questions and Comments. And like always, we deliver the latest news and release dates.

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