Matt Paul’s 12/27 Mini-Report
Matt Paul was at Epcot yesterday for a very special reason and captured a few shots to share with us all along the way:
The large sign outside the Epcot 25th exhibit is now gone, but the timeline remains
Disney Design-a-Tee Shop Photo Report
Robert Ashburn of Figment’s Media.Net and FTN has provided us with some photos of the updated Wonderful World of Memories store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace, including the new Disney Design-a-Tee shop:
The exterior has been updated with signs for the “Build Your Own Ear Hat” feature
Robert Ashburn’s 12/21 Magic Kingdom Update
Robert Ashburn of Figment’s Media.Net and FTN has provided us with some his trip to the Magic Kingdom on Sunday. Let’s take a look at some newsworthy items using this new gallery option:
Space in Tomorrowland being prepared for Stitch’s Supersonic Dance Celebration that will debut in the Spring
The old Skyway building is also getting some much needed TLC during this time
Haven’t seen these signs in a while, I guess this still is 1994 Tomorrowland
Sign directing guests to the restrooms around the walls during this refurbishment
The entire building is not under tarps
A closer look
Resort-wide sales continue through the holiday season
The refurbishment of the second half of Tinker Bell’s Treasures reveals a new shop, Castle Couture
Some great new decor can be found in the new shop
Aurora’s dress changes colors as Fauna and Merryweather fight over red and blue
This seems to be an extension of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, selling the princess outfits that parents can purchase
There is a section for each princess
The work on the upper level of Pinnochio’s Village Haus is complete and it looks great
Work on the lower section continues
The exterior of the Hall of Presidents is now being refurbished in preparation for the July 2009 re-opening
The self-service kiosks at Pecos Bill’s have been moved to the center, surprising when the entire restaurant closes for refurbishment in January
It seems people are still afraid to use them
We’ll end this report with a nighttime picture of the new food vendor replacing the Frontierland Fry Wagon
Brian Martsolf’s December 2008 WDW Update
Our good friend Brian Martsolf (of Big Brian’s Disney Page) has provided us with some photos taken during Mousefest 2008, so lets take a look:
The Viking play ship outside the Norway pavilion at Epcot is now completely gone
This is about the only remnant
Chris Lastrapes 12/19/08 WDW Update
Chris Lastrapes from Disneyland News Today is now visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and has provided us with some photos from his trip, so let’s take a look:
Tickets were available for the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on that evening, but are sold out for tonight’s final party.
The Magic Kingdom in it’s Holiday finest
The Magic Kingdom tree, which has actually only been in place for a few days now
The mystery food vendor that is replacing the old Frontierland Fry Cart continues to rise over the walls
Matt Paul’s 12/14 Magic Kingdom Report
Matt Paul was at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday to attend the Very Merry Christmas Party, and shares with us some very interesting photos:
A huge vending location of some kind is rising up behind the construction walls in the location of the former fry wagon
You can see fixtures for signage and an awning in this picture
construction materials behind the building on the hill
Jose Eber’s 12/13 American Idol Update
WDWNT Videographer Jose Eber has provided us with a picture of what we may be seeing the cast members wearing at the upcoming American Idol Experience attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
Jose has also provided us with a short video of the exterior of the Superstar Television Theater he took a few days ago in both normal definition below and high definition at this link:
Matt Paul’s 12/5-12/6/08 WDW Photo Update
Our very own Matt Paul attended this weekend’s Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade tapings, and reports back to us with these photos:
This Friday and Saturday were days for Walt Disney World Christmas Day parade taping
Dream Along With Mickey performed on a slightly modified stage for the later performances
These red curtains were put in just for the parade taping.
Jose Castillo’s 11/29/08 WDW Photo Update
Here is the final part of Jose Castillo’s photo update from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. On his last day, Jose visited two of the WDW parks with plenty to report:
Beginning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the day
The tree outside the park
Some more decorations
The Tree of Life
Jose Castillo’s 11/28/08 Epcot Update
Here are pictures from the second day of Jose Castillo’s trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. On Friday, Jose visited Epcot:
Another day dawns aboard Spaceship Earth…
With rather long lines
Jose got his funny photo posted somewhere in the middle of the ocean
Over at the exit of Test Track, we’ll take another look at the updated Fuel for Thought