VIDEO: Imagineering Releases On-Ride Footage of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

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Walt Disney Imagineering released a video today showcasing the work that has gone into all of the vehicles for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opening this Spring in New Fantasyland. The video also offers us our very first glimpse inside the attraction and a look at the trains in action! Take a look:

VIDEO: “Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade” Has Emotional Farewell After 5 Years Running

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Yesterday, the Magic Kingdom presented the final performance of the long-running “Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade” as they prepare to debut the new Festival of Fantasy Parade starting in March. While not one of the most beloved parades ever (as it was the 2nd overlay of a parade that debuted in 2001), the performers, … Read more

Aerial Construction Photos of Disney Springs From 1/3/14

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WDWNT Reporter Nick LoCicero is once again bringing us the latest aerial construction photos from high above Downtown Disney as the conversion to Disney Springs continues: Vertical construction on the parking structure continues Pleasure Island is slowly transforming into The Landing Another look at the structure A look at the former site of the Comedy … Read more

Tom Corless’ 12/30/13-1/1/14 WDW Photo Report

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I managed to spend the last three busy days citing Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World and I have some photos to share with you all from my journey, so let’s tai a look at what’s new and exciting: New 2014 iPhone 4/4S and 5 cases have hit … Read more

PHOTOS: All-Star Sports Resort Food Court Re-Opens with New Look & Menu

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The End Zone food court at Disney’s All-Atar Sports Resort closed in the Summer for a major overhaul and finally reopened this week just in time for the busy holiday season. Some major changes were made to the 19-year-old restaurant to bring it up to par with places like Landscapes of flavor at Disney’s Art … Read more

Tortuga Tavern Offering Buffet Test During Busy Holiday Weeks

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Tortuga Tavern at the Magic Kingdom is running a dinner buffet from December 21st  until January 4th as a test. Guests… and pirates… can tuck into an all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner buffet with island flavors at this Adventureland eatery for a limited time only!  Until January 4, favorites such as captain Jack’s chicken breast, Barbosa’s braised beef, rosemary – garlic … Read more

New Disney Dollars Featuring Magic Kingdom Mountains Released Today

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A new Disney mountains series of Disney Dollars will be available beginning Monday, Dec. 16. A limited supply will be sold at select locations across the Walt Disney World Resort: All Guest Relations locations located in the theme parks and Downtown Disney Marketplace Concierge and front desk locations at Resorts Information desk at the World of … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 12/8/13 Disney Springs/Downtown Disney Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Downtown Disney on Sunday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: Here’s how the parking structure construction looks to guests A third food truck has arrived on the West Side It’s the World Showcase of Flavors There is some mystery construction happening outside of House … Read more

Aerial Construction Photos of Disney Springs from 12/9/13

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Our own Nick LoCicero took to the skies to get an aerial view of all of the work going on at Downtown Disney as it prepares to become Disney Springs in 2016. Lucky for use, he had his camera with him and got some great pictures! We can see the new West Side parking structure … Read more

PHOTOS: 2014 Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World

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2014 merchandise has started to arrive at stores around the Walt Disney World Resort! Here’s a look at the merchandise that has been released thus far and will be available over the next year: Tumbler Ceramic mug Photo fame Keychain Keychain Metal keychain Magnet Magnet photo frame Some new tin sings have been released As … Read more

Familiar Faces from Snow White’s Scary Adventures Come to Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train in New Fantasyland

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Walt Disney Imagineering recently reached another milestone in the construction of the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train attraction with the overnight addition of a few scenic elements guests will encounter at the top of the mine train’s first lift. When mine cars pull out of the load area, they’ll travel up the track to the top … Read more

Tom Corless’ 12/1/13 WDW Photo Report

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I made a few visits to the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Downtown Disney over the last couple of weeks and have been taking quite a few photos to share with you, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting at Walt Disney World: Disney Infinity store displays can now be found … Read more

Joe Hogarty’s 11/29/13 Epcot Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty went to Epcot on Friday to experience the first day of Holidays Around the world and he has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Holidays Around the World has returned to Epcot Joyful! has returned for 2013 As has the Santa Mickey popcorn … Read more

BEGINS TONIGHT AT 8PM EST! – WDWNT’s 25-Hour Broadcast to Benefit Toys for Tots

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Every year since 2008, WDW News Today has hosted a charity drive to raise money for the Toys for Tots Foundation. To date, we have raised over $11,000 for this amazing organization with donations through our website and those made during our annual WDWNT Live! program on Thanksgiving weekend. This year, we will be doing … Read more

“You Could Be In Pictures Kid!” Hollywood Brown Derby Lobby To Interact with MagicBand

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Story courtesy of Jeremiah Good @JeremiahGood The Hollywood Brown Derby just began some early testing with changing framed “magazine covers” on the walls in the lobby. The frames were installed several weeks ago, but tests actually using these screen pictures just began this past weekend. At this point, if a cast member with a photo attached to their MagicBands walks into … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 11/23/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Saturday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: The free Jingle Cruise posters may be gone, but you can still snap a shot of this one… New souvenir holiday cup Some tarps are up on the top … Read more