Dirk Wallen’s 4/25-26/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios last week and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The Kodak sign is still up, too bad the waterfall isn’t… Just imagine it is there This seating area in Innoventions is now being used as office … Read more

Joe Hogarty’s 4/24/13 Magic Kingdom Photo

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WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty visited the Magic Kingdom last Wednesday and took a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The Monsterail!!! Work continues on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train in Fantasyland Triton’s Treasures looks nearly completed A lot of work still to be done over here We can … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 4/23/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Downtown Disney, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom last week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The Rainforest Cafe volcano is done Tons of Marvel stuff in Once Upon a Toy They also now have the Star Wars Droid Factory Over at Epcot, work … Read more

VIDEO: A Look Back At Animal Kingdom’s 15th Anniversary

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Last week, Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated it’s 15th anniversary with a special ceremony and some added characters in the Jammin’ Jungle Parade. We have video of both of these offerings to share with you today. First up, the morning anniversary ceremony: Here is Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade with the added characters:

Disney Parks to Kick Off the Summer with Another 24-Hour Day on May 24th

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Disney just announced (via a giant projection on Spaceship Earth) that the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will be open for 24 hours on May 24th, 2013: Our first-ever, three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland park and Disney California … Read more

PHOTOS: Monsters University Monorail Now Running

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen caught the Monsters University monorail in action a short while ago: <

Monsters University Monorail Coming to Walt Disney World

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Disney announced today that it will unveil a Monsters University themed monorail before the film’s release on June 21st, 2013 (click for larger image): We expect this monorail to run mostly on the Epcot monorail line. So, what do you think about this “Monsterail” coming to Walt Disney World?

VIDEO: Full Play-Test of “A Pirates Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas”

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Earlier today, the Magic Kingdom opened “A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas” for a few hours to guests as part of a very early play-test. The attraction does not currently have an opening date, but we were informed today that what we would see during the course of this test is a very … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 4/17/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so lets take a look: Work continues on the Grand Floridian DVC wing Work continues on a third bus loop for the Magic Kingdom The Grand Floridian Villas off in the distance There is still a ton … Read more

Joe Hogarty’s 4/11/13 Hollywood Studios Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty also visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Thursday and has some newsworthy photos from around the park to share with us: The exterior refurbishment at Rock ‘N’ Rollercoaster is completed The guitar now has a shiny finish Looks nice Did you know Superman’s cape is in the AFI exhibit? Near PIXAR Place, … Read more

Joe Hogarty’s 4/11/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has a ton of newsworthy photos (including A Pirate’s Adventure, the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train, Princess Aurora’s new costume, and more) to share with us, so let’s take a look: Stage set for the AFV taping I love that it actually fits Main Street U.S.A. … Read more

Imagineers Offer a Video Preview of A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas

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The new interactive game in Adventureland called A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas will be opening to guests soon and Imagineers were nice enough to provide a video preview of the latest Magic Kingdom attraction: What do you think of the new game coming to the Magic Kingdom?

Disney Announces Official Activities for Animal Kingdom’s 15th Anniversary

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Here are the official festivities Disney has announced for Animal Kingdom’s 15th anniversary on April 22nd, 2013: Special opening ceremony – Meet at the Tree of Life at 8:40 a.m., to hear from Josh D’Amaro, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment; and Joe Rohde, Senior Vice President of … Read more

Joe Hogarty’s 4/2/13 Animal Kingdom Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Work being done on the bridge to Africa, believed to be connected to the work on the new Festival of the Lion King Theater This could be extended queue for the show … Read more

Morocco’s Spice Road Table to Open On the Shores Of World Showcase Lagoon in 2013

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Disney confirmed the addition of a waterside restaurant to the Morocco pavilion at Epcot earlier today. The restaurant will be called Spice Road Table and will have both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant will open later this year and will feature various small plates and refreshments inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean. Disney has … Read more

VIDEO: Sophia the First and Doc McStuffins Join Disney Junior: Live on Stage at Hollywood Studios & California Adventure

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Over the last few weeks, the Disney Junior: Live on Stage show at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure was updated to include characters and sequences from Sophia the First and Doc McStuffins. We have video of the added sequences to share with you today: