Zach Larson’s 11/18/10 Epcot Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited Epcot yesterday and captured a few newsworthy photos to share with us:
Work continues inside MouseGear
First Look at Brand-New Disney Store in Times Square
While it isn’t a dose of Disney news from Orlando, the Disney Store is set to officially open its brand new flagship store in New York City on Tuesday afternoon. Even though the store is not officially open yet, it has been operating normal hours since Thursday, a soft opening of sorts to put it in park lingo. WDWNT Lead Reporter Tom Corless was able to visit the store a few times over the weekend and has hundreds of photos to share from the Disney Store in Times Square, so let’s take a look:
The facade is made up of a large screen and several very small screens scattered through square glass windows
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Frank Brito’s 10/22/10 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Frank Brito took a visit to Epcot and the Magic Kingdom on Friday and has provided plenty of newsworthy photos to share from his trip:
Even by the stroller rentals you can buy a Duffy
“World of Gaming” Opens with Appearances by “Phineas and Ferb” Characters
At 1PM ET this afternoon, the “Wonderful World of Gaming” opened inside Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney Marketplace. Phineas, Ferb, and Perry the Platypus mad a special appearance today only to commemorate the opening. Here is a video of the festivities from WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee:
Josh Siegel’s 10/20/10 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Wednesday and took a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Half of the monorail platform walkway at the Grand Floridian Resort is being worked on
World of Gaming at Once Upon a Toy Opens 10/23/10
From the Disney Parks Blog:
On Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Downtown Disney Marketplace inside the Once Upon A Toy, Disney Interactive Studios is proud to present the grand opening of the newest gaming destination at Walt Disney World Resort – The Wonderful World of Gaming.
This amazing location is the ultimate family gaming destination at Walt Disney World. There are three state-of-the -art Wii stations where guests can test their skill on the most recent Wii releases from Disney Interactive Studios; games like Cars Toon: Maters Tall Tales and Disney Sing It: Family Hits.
Is the Nintendo DS more your style? We’ve got you covered. Come to the Wonderful World of Gaming and you’ll find seven DS interactive units ready for you to get your game on! Hot Disney games like Toy Story 3, Club Penguin: Herbert’s Revenge and fan favorite, Phineas and Ferb: Ride Again are featured and ready for you to play. In addition, Once Upon a Toy boast the most extensive collection of Disney Interactive video games in all of Walt Disney World.
To help ring in the grand opening of the Wonderful World of Gaming, Once Upon a Toy is offering a $5 Disney Gift Card with any purchase of a Disney Interactive video game! On top of this special offer, we’ll also have activities and surprises throughout the entire day.
So grab the entire family and come out to Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney Marketplace on Saturday, October 23 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to test your skills on family friendly video games, receive special savings on Disney Interactive Games and much more!
Friendly Disclaimer: Offer valid only at Once Upon a Toy store on in-stock titles only, and not valid on previous purchases. While supplies last. $5 Disney Gift Card is activated at time of purchase and must be returned in the event the Disney Interactive video game is returned. Offer subject to change without notice
Josh Siegel’s 10/9/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
What difference does a day make? Let’s find out! WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom a day after his last report and you may be quite surprised how much has changed:
The indoor seating area for Casey’s is still behind tarps
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Josh Siegel’s 10/8/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Friday where a number of projects around the park are really starting to take shape. Let’s take a look at all the newsworthiness from October 8th:
Work continues on the Rapunzel and Flynn Rider (from Tangled) meet and greet experience
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Tom Corless’ 10/2-10/5/10 WDW Photo Report
I spent a few days at Walt Disney World recently to experience the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. I took plenty of newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look:
It’s the 15th edition of the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot
Epcot Is About To Become “Walt Duffy World”
Duffy the Disney Bear will debut at Epcot on October 14th with a new meet and greet between the entrance to World Showcase and the Mexico pavilion, right near the Port of Entry shop (otherwise known as Tower East). The Port of Entry shop will be turned into a Duffy-only shop, referred to at today’s passholder event as “Duffy Central”. More Duffy merchandise will be available at the various World Showcase pavilions, matching the country they are available in. Each country in World Showcase will also have small themed area where guests can pose their Duffy plush for a photo. Disney will also be selling different outfits for Duffy for different seasons and special events as they roll around. Duffy will also have his own theme song, Walt Disney World exclusive mug and popcorn bucket, and official Facebook page in the coming weeks. All of the Kidcot fun-stops at Epcot will be changed to a Duffy theme sometime in the near future. Disney Bear pins and Vinylmation will be officially launching in March 2011, yet some Duffy pins will be released at February 2011’s “Love is Magical” event. Duffy will even have his own original cartoon series on Walt Disney World Resort Television. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as we get closer to the debut of Duffy the Disney Bear October 14th at Epcot.
His success in Tokyo has the U.S. Parks excited with the possibilities
He has no shortage of Mickey icons