Avatar Kingdom? Disney Parks Announces Deal to Bring Movie-Inspired Land to Animal Kingdom

AVATAR Coming To Disney Parks

From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: We have great news to share today. At a press conference happening right now at Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Iger and Tom Staggs just announced a long-term creative partnership with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the fantasy world of AVATAR to life at Disney Parks. … Read more

Complete Details on Magic Kingdom 40th Anniversary Artist Celebration

If you have been following the updates we have been making on wdwnewstoday.com/wdw40, you already know that October 1st at the Magic Kingdom will bring a ton of artist signing events to the park for the 40th anniversary and the release of new merchandise to mark the special occasion. Well, Disney has released details on … Read more

Imagineers Turn Cement Into Scenery for “Under the Sea”

From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: One of the highly anticipated attractions coming to New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park is Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid. The attraction, a seaside grotto beneath the castle of Prince Eric, is where guests enter the world of Ariel and her friends for an adventure filled with songs … Read more

What’s New & What’s Next for Disney Pins

Yes, Disney Pin Trading is still as popular as ever, and it isn’t hard to see why with all the incredible new product on the way. In this “Press Event” from The Florida Project, Disney reveals what is on the horizon, including an incredible 25 piece collection for Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary celebration on … Read more

Four Seasons Resort On Track for 2014 Opening

From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: Take a look at what’s coming to our Golden Oak community at the Walt Disney World Resort. It’s a new Four Seasons resort that’ll have a rooftop restaurant with Magic Kingdom Park views and a few other special touches Disney Parks Blog readers will want to check … Read more

Parks & Resorts Shows “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” at Carousel of Projects

Our post D23 Expo 2011 coverage continues with a comprehensive video of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Carousel of Projects pavilion. Inside the Carousel of Progress inspired pavilion, guests were given an inside look at some of the largest projects in Walt Disne Imagineering history: Cars Land, New Fantasyland, Buena Vista Street, the Disney … Read more

The Mayor’s 8/31/11-9/7/11 Trip Report

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While Tom is still down in WDW at the Florida Project event. The Mayor Justin Heyman has returned from his trip and brought back some photos and news to share with us (including a look at a new stroller parking test at the Magic Kingdom):

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Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater still has little to no wait

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The Beauty and The Beast area is really starting to look great…

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“Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom” Announced

From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: Today, we’re thrilled to share plans for a new role-playing adventure coming to Walt Disney World called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. This is going to be fun – and it’s all happening inside the park. Merlin the magician will recruit guests to become apprentice sorcerers and then help … Read more

Zach Larson’s 9/5/11 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday and has a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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Work continues on the tram unloading area at the Transportation and Ticket Center

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VIDEO – Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

Lost in the shuffle of the incredibly busy month it has been in the world of Disney is the opening of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom. Here is a video of the main show from WDWNT Reporter Coral Rivera:

Coral Rivera’s 9/2/11 WDW Mini-Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Coral Rivera is back with a few quick updates from the Magic Kingdom & Epcot, so let’s take a look:

Halloween decorations up at MK!

Halloween decorations up at the Magic Kingdom

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New Concept Art Released for New Fantasyland!

The Disney Parks Blog released some new concept art (and some clearer versions of artwork we have seen previously) for New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom today:

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This artwork offers our very first look inside of Bonjour Village Gifts

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Cars Land Ready to Become a “Radiator Springs Reality”

Time to hit the road for the D23 Expo and an exciting, high-octane look at one of the largest projects ever created for the Disney Parks! In this presentation, John Lasseter and Roger Gould from Pixar and Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, & Jennifer Mok from Walt Disney Imagineering take us on a in-depth exploration of … Read more

New Test Track Ride Vehicle Debuts!

With the rumors of a HUGE, multi-month refurbishment of Test Track at Epcot coming in 2012, we have been hopeful that some significant upgrades would be made to the ride next year. Well, we may not have to wait that long… These photos were taken earlier today by twitter user shawnathon33. This new Test Track … Read more

What’s New & Notable at Not-So-Scary 2011

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom is a perennial guest favorite for the character meet and greets, special entertainment, and of course, the candy. If you are planning on attending any of the parties this year, you’ll want to check out this nifty guide we’ve compiled. We’ve even included a few things you … Read more

Josh Siegel’s 8/27/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and took a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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Welcome to the Transportation and Ticket Center

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