Innoventions – Page 2 – WDWNT Archive

Meet Thor and See Treasures of Asgard in Innoventions at Disneyland

WDWNT on October 29, 2013

At Disneyland Park this summer, guests had the chance to virtually suit up at Tony Stark’s Hall of Armor, and recently we’ve learned that Captain America will appear at the Avengers Academy on the reimagined Disney Magic.

Well, here’s some more great news! Starting November 1st, we can experience more from the world of the Avengers, at Thor: Treasures of Asgard, in Innoventions at Disneyland Park!

While doing research on the “Bifrost”, the bridge which allows Thor to travel amongs the Nine Realms, including Earth, Astrophysicist Jane Foster has found that the Bifrost will open again starting November 1st, precisely in Southern California at Innoventions at Disneyland Park. Because of this, a new exhibit is being installed, called Thor: Treasures of Asgard. Here you will be able to view a collection of objects brought to Earth from Asgard. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to enter a chamber where you will be transported to Asgard via the Bifrost, where you can meet the mighty Avenger Thor!

And here’s a look at the latest on “Thor: The Dark World”, coming November 8th to theaters:

Video and images courtesy of the Walt Disney Company and Marvel.com

Dirk Wallen’s 8/24/13 WDW (Magic Kingdom & Epcot) Photo Report

WDWNT on September 13, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom and Epcot on Saturday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip so let’s take a look:

Work continues on the pavement outside of the Emporium

Work is wrapping up on this facade across the street on Uptown Jewelers

The Haunted Mansion no longer gives you a choice, if you go stand-by, you go through the interactive queue

Tarps still up at the former Fantasyland restrooms

The marquee and signage for Princess Fairytale Hall has finally gone up

Work continues on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train attraction

Still a bit messy in there…

It’s looking better every day

Some new details emerging over the walls

While not open yet, the new food stand near Triton’s Treasures and across from The Little Mermaid is out from behind walls

This stand will specialize in healthier options, but will have 5 flavors of shaved ice!

Moving over to Epcot, they are still fixing up some sections of Leave a Legacy

Walls are up outside of Project Tomorrow, near Spaceship Earth

The seating area in Innoventions West is back without any changes made… seems it was just temporary office space

The Segway area is still closed with no signs of life or replacement

Green Builder Media Giving Away WDW Vacation in Celebration of Epcot’s VISION House

WDWNT on July 17, 2013

In the heart of the Innoventions at Epcot at Walt Disney World, Green Builder Media has collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineers to present the VISION House, an experimental exhibit that showcases the best in green living. This hands-on exhibit enables Epcot guests, adults and children alike, to gain a better understanding of green design, technology, and products by allowing them to explore concepts such as energy efficiency, water conservation, security and durability.

Visitors will learn about sustainable living ideas that they can use at home after their vacation!

If you haven’t seen the VISION House before, you can check out our video of it here:

Green Builder Media is now kicking off its “Made in America” campaign. This campaign celebrates products made in the U.S., as well as manufacturers that support the American economy and keep their operations “green.”

In conjunction with the Made in America campaign, Green Builder Media is giving away a 3-night, 4 day trip to the Walt Disney World Resort to a family of four to visit the Green Builder VISION House at Epcot. This giveaway will enable this lucky family to experience the latest eco-friendly products for themselves!

To enter the Made in America sweepstakes, go to www.greenbuildermag.com/MadeInAmericaGiveaway

Dirk Wallen’s 4/25-26/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on June 4, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios last week and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

The Kodak sign is still up, too bad the waterfall isn’t…

Just imagine it is there

This seating area in Innoventions is now being used as office space as far as we can tell

Segway Central hasn’t changed since closing

Probably should take this down

Monsters University merchandise in Mouse Gear

MU iPhone cases

Scare Pig plush

Art plush

Open edition pin

Kids shirt

Ummmmm….

Graduation Duffy!

AHHHHHH!

Moving to Studios, there is a Monsters University billboard in the parking lot

Kodak letters gone from the Darkroom facade, but are still on the sign

FastPass test for Fantasmic! ongoing

We are in the final days of the old Monsters Inc. meet and greet in the backlot

Soon we will be going back to college…

Monsters University billboard near PIXAR Place

A Lone Ranger billboard up as well

MU banners in the Animation Courtyard

Inside the Magic of Disney Animation, Monsters University artwork has been added

The Gallery exhibit was updated as well

New “Iron Man 3” Exhibit Coming To Innoventions at Disneyland

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog:

Attention Iron Man fans! To celebrate the upcoming release of “Iron Man 3,” opening in theaters May 3, an exciting new exhibit is coming to Innoventions at Disneyland park in California – featuring actual set pieces from the film!

Beginning April 13, Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries will give Disneyland park guests the chance to see Tony Stark’s Hall of Armor, featuring Iron Man suits Mark I-VII – the same suits featured in “Iron Man 3.” And you will even be able to virtually “suit up,” yourself! Through simulation technology, guests will be able to see what it’s like to operate the latest pieces of the Mark 42 Iron Man armor, even getting the chance to test out its infamous repulsor blasts.

Come experience Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries when it opens at Innoventions in Disneyland park April 13 – and then check out “Iron Man 3” in theaters May 3.

We also uncovered some additional information through a document released internally to Disneyland cast members:

The exhibit will run through September
Innoventions will not be closing for installation of the new Iron Man Exhibit
The Iron Man experience will not be replacing any existing exhibit in the building. (This makes us believe it will take up the space where Honda usually displays their vehicles whenever they are hosting a promotion at the parks.)

So, what do you think of this first installation of Marvel at Disneyland?

Tom Corless’ 2/12-2/17/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

WDWNTÂ Reporter Tom Corless visited the Walt Disney World Resort last week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look:

There is now an official Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card book, $34.95

VIDEO: Habit Heroes Quietly Re-Opens Inside Innoventions at Epcot

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

Back in 2012, the Habit Heroes exhibit inside Innoventions at Epcot quickly opened and closed after a media firestorm concerning what many considered characters who were “fat-shaming” overweight guests. The attraction quietly re-opened a few weeks ago with new characters and revamped activities for guests. We have video of the complete experience for you to enjoy:

VIDEO: IBM Think Exhibit Opens in Innoventions at Epcot

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

The new IBM Think exhibit opened inside Innoventions recently and we have a short video of the experience & the featured film in the exhibit to share with you:

Dirk Wallen’s 1/10/13 Epcot Photo Report

WDWNT on March 17, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Epcot earlier today to see the newly remodeled Boulangerie Patisserie in France and the IBM Think exhibit inside Innoventions, so let’s take a look at what’s going on around the park:

Guests with RFID tickets are using the new entrance area all the way to the right, meanwhile more of the new RFID scanners are being installed