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A Holiday Feast, Grinchmas Tree Lighting, and More: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report (12/2/21)

December 3, 2021

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Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We came down to Universal Studios Hollywood for an evening of nighttime entertainment and a stroll around the park. Come along with us to see the sights and sounds of the Entertainment Capital of Los Angeles. Driving in to the park on this hazy Los Angeles day, the spires … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Hollywood (11/26/21): Holidays Are Camera Ready, Roll ‘Em

November 29, 2021

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Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood on Black Friday to catch the start of the holiday celebrations at the Entertainment Capital of LA, and we want you to join us. The holiday celebration is touted from the street, as the entrance marquee clues passers-by into what is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure (11/11/21): Festival of Holidays Begins

November 27, 2021

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Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort for the Merriest Nights event and decided to stop into Disney California Adventure first to partake in the Festival of Holidays food booths before the nighttime events. So come along with us as we taste around the bay. Getting into the spirit … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 11/22/21: (Pelican’s Landing Lands, Star Wars VR, Fresh Cookie Pies, and More)

November 25, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We popped down to the Disneyland Resort to soak up some Holiday cheer before the Thanksgiving week starts off and we want you to come along for the (sleigh) ride. Disney California Adventure We found a load of new Holiday merchandise to compliment the already massive amount of Holiday … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Merriest Nights at Disneyland (11/11/21): A Holly, Jolly, Hard Ticketed Event

November 21, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We spent the early part of the day in Disney California Adventure sampling some delicious foods at the Festival of Holidays, but when the sun went down, it was time for the Merriest Nights event to begin. Come along with us as we see if this hefty price tag … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Bags Coming to Walt Disney World on Monday, November 22

November 21, 2021

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Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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We got a sneak peek at a new line of Dooney & Bourke handbags coming soon to Walt Disney World. We found these in a display case inside Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom, and they will be released this coming Monday, November 22. The bags are kept behind glass, and as such, we did our … Read more

MagicBand+ to Revive ‘Glow with the Show’

November 20, 2021

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Charly Shelton

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With the debut of MagicBand+ next year at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland comes the return of a nighttime entertainment feature long thought lost to the annals of theme park history. The light-up MagicBands will feature “Glow with the Show,” a sync-up feature once used for a line of ears and handheld nighttime light … Read more

BREAKING: Festival of Fantasy Parade Returning to Magic Kingdom in 2022

January 6, 2022November 20, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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At the Destination D23 event today, it was announced that the Festival of Fantasy parade will be returning to Magic Kingdom. The parade has been suspended since the closure of the parks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its return alongside many other Walt Disney World entertainment offerings is definitely welcome news. Rumors indicate, however, … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Take a Look Inside the New DVC Tower at Disneyland Hotel

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

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At the Destination D23 event held at Walt Disney World today, Imagineer Bhavna Mistry took the stage alongside Disney Parks President Josh D’Amaro to reveal a look inside the upcoming Disney Vacation Club tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel. This artist’s concept has been revealed already, but a slightly updated version was shown today. Gone … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Former AMC Theater Replacement Starting in January 2022 at Downtown Disney District

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Today at the Destination D23 event, an artist’s concept was revealed for the upcoming revamp of Downtown Disney District, beginning in 2022. In January 2022, the former AMC Theater will be removed, and a whole new area will be built. This open, grassy area will provide a space for guests to relax as well as … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Poster Revealed at Destination D23

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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The poster for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was revealed at the Destination D23 event this morning, and it is so cool that we want you to see it. This poster also reveals the opening date of Summer 2022. New concept art for the queue (the Wonders of Xandar pavilion) was also … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney 100 Years of Wonder Anniversary Logo Revealed at Destination D23

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

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At the Destination D23 fan event this morning, the logo was revealed for the upcoming 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The anniversary is coming in 2023, but the year-long celebration will kick off next year to much fanfare. Today during the presentations at the Destination D23 fan event at Walt Disney World, the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort (11/2/21): A Flood of Holiday Merchandise and Decorations

November 7, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We’re back for another beautiful day at Disneyland to walk off all the Halloween candy we just had. So join us as we leave the goblins and ghoulies of last Halloween and move headlong into Christmas all over the parks in this particularly large photo report. We found a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (10/25/21): A Rainy Day at Disneyland as Christmas Approaches

October 29, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort on this rainy day to see what’s new. In times past, a rainstorm like this may have made us consider going another day, but with park passes in such short supply until a replenishment, we can’t pass up the opportunity to get … Read more

Horror Effects Sculptor Jasper J. Anderson Gives Behind the Scenes Look at ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’

October 23, 2021

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Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Jasper J. Anderson is a special effects makeup artist and sculptor with credits including The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, X-Men: Apocalypse, Call of Duty live action commercials, and AMPM’s Toomgis, among many others. And he has a special connection to Disney as well, being tapped by the company to faithfully recreate The Haunted Mansion’s … Read more

Walt Disney World Job Fair Coming to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort This Week, $1500 Bonuses Offered

October 23, 2021

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Charly Shelton

Charly writes about theme parks. Contact him at Charly@WDWNT.com

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Cast Member who brings the magic to Walt Disney World? An upcoming job fair can walk you through all the currently-hiring roles at the Most Magical Place on Earth. The Walt Disney World In-Person Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. … Read more

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