Dirk Wallen’s 7/4-7/6/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Walt Disney World theme parks over the holiday weekend and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The Villas at the Grand Floridian as seen from across the lagoon The awnings for the third Magic Kingdom bus loop are being assembled … Read more

Complete List of 2013 Disney Legends to be Inducted at the D23 Expo

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BURBANK, Calif. – July 10, 2013 – Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy will be named and honored as official Disney Legends during the D23 Expo 2013 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, … Read more

WDW News Today Turns 6 Years Old! – July 8th, 2013

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Every year this Network grows older, we reflect upon the accomplishments, impact, and incredible growth of WDWNT. It has now been 6 years since WDW News Today launched on July 8th, 2007. What was founded on the website you see before you and built on the back of daily news and information about Walt Disney … Read more

Joe Hogarty’s 7/1/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty visited the Magic Kingdom on Monday to mark the start of Independence Week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look: Still not much to see at Princess Fairytale Hall Work rapidly continues on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train More and more … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate America! Fireworks Dazzle Guests on the Seven Seas Lagoon Shore

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So, the 4th of July was yesterday, but today we wanted to share video of the complete Celebrate America! fireworks show with you. This performance was recorded on July 3rd, 2013 at the Polynesian Resort beach and includes the full perimeter fireworks, so enjoy:

Tom Corless’ 6/27-7/1/13 WDW Photo Report

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I managed to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Grand Floridian, and the Magic Kingdom over the last week and took plenty of newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look at what’s new at the Walt Disney World Resort: A new purchase-with-purchase bag is available FastPass+ entrance at the … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 6/29/13 Downtown Disney (Disney Springs) Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Downtown Disney over the weekend to check the progress on the Disney Springs makeover currently in the earliest stages. Let’s take a look at the progress thus far: The taco truck is still out by Fulton’s Crab House Pleasure Island is now mostly covered in construction walls There are new … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 6/30/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has a few newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: A look at the Villas at the Grand Floridian from across the lagoon A look at construction of the third bus loop at the Magic Kingdom A few awnings have already … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 6/27/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Animal Kingdom, the Villas at the Grand Floridian, and Epcot earlier today and took some great photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Starting at Animal Kingdom, Kodak signage is gone from the Camera Center With FastPass+ currently testing, It’s Tough to be a Bug once again … Read more

“Teen Beach Movie” Beach Party Now Running at Typhoon Lagoon

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Starting Monday, June 24, guests of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park can enjoy a taste of the new Disney Channel Original Movie “Teen Beach Movie” as part of Limited Time Magic. Running at various times throughout each day through Sept. 1, “Teen Beach Movie”: Dance Party will feature a hip DJ spinning remixes of retro … Read more

WDWNT: The Job Fair 2013 (We’re Hiring)

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WDWNT has over 60 volunteer employees that make up our entire group of websites and podcasts, but we are always looking for more help to keep our finger on the pulse of the Disney Parks and the fans of these amazing places. Here are the positions we are currently looking for:   WDW News Today … Read more

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Downtown Disney’s Rainforest Cafe Adds Erupting Volcano and Lava Bar

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After many months of construction, the new volcano on the Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney building was finally completed recently. Much to our surprise, the restaurant now features an erupting volcano! The show takes place in the evening and is best viewed after dark every half-hour starting at 8:30PM (this will probably be an earlier … Read more

VIDEO: Hands-On with the Upcoming Disney Infinity Video Game

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While at Car Masters Weekend last week, I was lucky enough to be amongst the first to get a hands-on demo of the highly anticipated Disney Infinity video game that will be coming out in August. If you haven’t heard about the game at this point, you have probably been living under a rock. Here’s … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 6/18/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The Villas at the Grand Floridian are starting to match the Grand Floridian skyline They are racing towards an October opening Work continues on the third bus loop at the Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Very First MagicBand Accessories Go On Sale To Guests

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Since some guests staying at Jambo House at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Contemporary Resort are currently testing out MagicBands as part of MyMagic+, Disney decided to go ahead and try to start selling those guests accessories for their MagicBands: Here is the display currently at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Some example decorated MagicBands are on … Read more

Tom Corless’ 6/5-6/15/13 WDW Photo Report

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This photo report may be a bit late, but I figured it was better lat than never. I have been all over the Walt Disney World parks the last few days and I have taken a lot of photos, so let’s look at what is new and noteworthy at the Vacation Kingdom of the World: … Read more