WDWNT Endorses PUSH for Mayor of Tomorrowland

WDWNT on November 1, 2009

Before you head to the polls on Tuesday, make sure you know the facts about the candidates. PUSH is ready to clean up Tomorrowland and is talking about “sweeping” changes for the community of the tomorrow:

Hope you enjoyed this video created by WDWNT’s own Banks Lee. Needless to say that this video has been getting quite a bit of attention this week.

“A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!” Confirmed

WDWNT on October 26, 2009

A recent Disney press release concerning Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party confirms that “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!” show is coming to the Magic Kingdom, at least on party nights:

Walt Disney World Resort unwraps a sleighful of entertainment offerings during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom on 19 select evenings beginning Nov. 10 – including a rockin’ new stage show to welcome the winter wonderland season.  “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!” features Stitch, Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and a jubilant cast of party-goers who discover the true meaning of the season during their annual Christmas party.  The interactive musical revue features “songs of the season” in the style of today’s hottest Radio Disney hits.
As previously reported, this show will use the new Tomorrowland stage formerly occupied by Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration.
What “songs of the season in the style of today’s hottest Radio Disney hits” actually means for the soundtrack of this new show is questionable. Does this mean that there will be holiday songs performed by Miley Cyrus and other Disney singers or will the music simply be “pop” versions of some classic holiday favorites?
It is also uncertain as to which, if any, characters will appear on stage and who will may appear on the screen above guests. There is a slight possibility of the living character technology being used in this show, but seeing as the description does not mention it, we are lead to believe that Mike Wazowski, Stitch, and Buzz Lightyear will be there in-person for each performance.
One final question we have is concerning performances of this show following the conclusion of the Christmas Parties. Since the now defunct “Mickey’s Twas the Night Before Christmas” show and all of the other entertainment from the party typically became a part of the Magic Kingdom’s regular entertainment schedule during the holiday weeks, will “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!” make the cut as well? Only time will tell.
Be sure to stay tuned to WDW News Today as we get more information on this upcoming Magic Kingdom holiday stage show.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority: Remix

WDWNT on October 3, 2009

To our surprise, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) at the Magic Kingdom opened today with completely new audio playing on the speakers above the ride track and guests heads. Highlights include:

-A new male voice welcomes you aboard the “highway in the sky” (I thought that was the monorail), points out various sights, and helps describe attractions in Tomorrowland. He also refers to the ride as the “Peoplemover” at one point.

-Stitch, Mickey, Buzz Lightyear, and Roz from Monsters Inc. also interrupt as guests pass their corresponding establishments.

-A female voice comes over the speakers when the TTA vehicles enter Space Mountain. She actually mentions that the ride is currently not in service, she may be replaced with the normal narrator when Space Mountain returns in November.

-Gone are famous lines such as “Mickey’s Star Traders will be glad to rocket-ship your package”, “Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow”, and ALL of the previous audio.

If you would like to hear all of the new audio from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority, you can find a full “live recorded” track from our own Anthony Yacullo HERE. We will have a video of the updated attraction up soon with better audio quality, so stay tuned!

Quick Skyway Demolition Update 9/20/09

WDWNT on September 22, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a quick trip to the Magic Kingdom on Sunday and has a few photos of the continuing demolition of the Tomorrowland Skyway building to share:

The pavement has been completely demolished all the way up to Space Mountain’s entrance

The wreckage has already been moved away

The entire top floor of the building is gone, new restrooms will be built downstairs

Stay tuned as we get more information on this continuing refurbishment