“Tren-D” Officially Opens… Again

WDWNT on April 10, 2009

The Tren-D store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace officially opened this morning with a small ceremony, unlike the “Characters in Flight” balloon which is still only testing with Cast Members at this time. WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber was there to see the opening ceremony this morning and has pictures and video to share:

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The ribbon awaits to be cut to open the store that has already been operating for weeks

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Other than the two mangers pictured, I think Jose was the only male guest there…

TrenD Opening Day Pin

Jose managed to pick up the Limited Edition pin commemorating the store’s opening

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Despite what Disney said, the pin was limited to 1000 pieces, not 500

Here is a short video Jose took of the grand opening, including a look around the store and free cupcakes

Jose Eber’s 4/6/09 Mini-WDW Update Part 2

WDWNT on April 7, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has more pictures to share from his latest trip to Walt Disney World Resort, so let’s take a look at some more newsworthy photos:

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The Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is nearly completed

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The bridge (featuring the horrible frosted windows) is nearing completion

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Some landscaping taking place behind the main building of the Contemporary

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The exterior of the Fantasia Market is complete. The “mini-market” opens at the end of April.

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The sign and logos very much resemble that of the Fantasia store next door

Jose Eber’s 4/6/09 Mini-WDW Update

WDWNT on April 6, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber took a short trip to the Walt Disney World Resort this morning and has a few photos to share:

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The Characters in Flight balloon at Downtown Disney looks ready to take off any minute now

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The Virgin Megastore is almost gone, rumors suggest that this may become an AMC-Imax location

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Work continues on “Paradiso 37”, not much progress on the exterior in the last few days

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The finishing touches are being applied to the entrance of the Bay Lake Tower wing of Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Deserted Island Becomes “Paradiso”

WDWNT on April 2, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with the following video featuring the on-going construction of the “Paradiso 37” restaurant on a rather empty Pleasure Island, currently scheduled to open Spring 2009 (The video is available in high definition by clicking the HD button on the bottom of the video window):

Characters in Flight and in HD

WDWNT on April 2, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with the following video featuring the Characters in Flight balloon still in its testing phase on Downtown Disney’s West Side (The video is available in high definition by clicking the HD button on the bottom of the video window):

Matt Paul’s 3/27-3/29/09 WDW Mini-Update

WDWNT on March 30, 2009

Matt Paul has returned from a weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort with a few photos to share. Due to problems with his camera, these pictures had to be taken via cell phone, so we apologize in advance for the quality:

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The Universe of Energy has re-opened from refurbishment with a new audio system among many technical upgrades

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As previously reported, the old color scheme has returned to the sides of the pavilion

Read More about Matt Paul’s 3/27-3/29/09 WDW Mini-Update

Jose Eber’s 3/23/09 Magic Kingdom Video Report

WDWNT on March 26, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has provided us with two excellent videos (both available in High Definition by hitting the “HD” button at the bottom of each window) from his latest trip to the Magic Kingdom on Monday. The first video features a look at construction of Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration in Tomorrowland and the second features a look inside Space Mountain from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority while the interior lights are on (a view that may no longer be possible come November). Enjoy: