WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited the Magic Kingdom back on Wednesday, today we share some newsworthy photos from his latest trip:
The construction walls at the Enchanted Tiki Room now stretch beyond the entrance
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Adventurer’s Club & BET Soundstage Coming Down as Hyperion Wharf Goes Up
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That’s right, the Adventurer’s Club and the BET Soundstage buildings are about to come down at the former Pleasure Island. But what will be replacing them? For now, just grass: “Seed & Mulch”, the same that can currently be found on the plots that were Rock ‘N’ Roll Beach Club and Motion. Now a new … Read more
Walt Disney World Ticket Prices To Rise June 12th
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by To nobody’s surprise, Walt Disney World ticket prices are going to rise on June 12th. Here’s the story from Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: We wanted to let you know that ticket prices are increasing at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The new prices go into effect on June 12, but today we’re … Read more
Disney Celebrates Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary With Art
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by Walt Disney World is celebratin its 40th anniversary early with the release and signing events for some new artwork June 10th through the 17th: Walt Disney World® Resort 40th Anniversary Artist Celebration Walt Disney World is celebrating 40 years of magic. To commemorate this auspicious occasion we are pleased to offer a special pre-celebration artist … Read more
Disney Offers A Closer Look at “Enchanted Tales with Belle”
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by From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: “Beauty and the Beast” was released in theaters in 1991, and to say that I was obsessed with this movie is putting it mildly. I was 12 years old when it debuted and I must’ve seen the film at least 10 times that summer. In my mind, … Read more
Adam Roth’s 6/2/11 WDW Photo Report
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by WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Walt Disney World Resort yesterday, and to say there is a lot going on would be an understatement. Adam updates us on the Fantasyland Expansion, the Skyway building demolition, changes at the Haunted Mansion, and much more. So let’s get started:
MORE STAR TOURS! Not too much, we promise…
Star Tours is Now Open!
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by Star Tours: The Adventures Continue is now officially open at Disneyland! If you aren’t braving the 4-5 hour lines to ride the attraction today, then enjoy your air conditioned room and the wonderful ad Disneyland Resort has made for the occasion:
VIDEO: “The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure” Grand Opening
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by Disney California Adventure’s latest attraction opened yesterday with a big ceremony in front of the Paradise Pier attraction and DLNT was on the scene. Here is a complete video of the grand opening of “The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure”:
Dive “Under the Sea” with This Week’s WDWNT Podcast!
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by Have you heard this week’s WDW News Today Podcast? If you haven’t, here’s what you can expect: Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Scott Smith, Zach Larson, and Conner Purzycki for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and its many fans. Plenty of Walt Disney World information … Read more
Scuttle’s Scavenger Hunt & Casey Jr. Roundhouse Join the Fantasyland Expansion!
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by Two new additions to the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion were announced today on the official page of the project, as well as some details on the other attractions coming as part of New Fantasyland: Beyond the Horizon — New Expansions “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and … Read more
VIDEO – Disney Parks Blog “Star Tours” Meet-Up
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by This video isn’t exactly timely, but if you would like an in-depth look at the Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up that was held at midnight on May 20th to celebrate the opening of Star Tours, this is what you’re looking for. We have 22 minutes of footage for you to enjoy, including the Star Tours queue, … Read more
In-Depth Look at the New Winnie the Pooh Meet and Greet
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by Just a week ago, the new Winnie the Pooh meet and greet opened inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, replacing the Lotso meet and greet. Here’s an in-depth look:
VIDEO – Phineas & Ferb “Play & Greet” Experience Now Open!
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by The delayed Phineas & Ferb “play & greet” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios finally opened earlier today to guests. In the experience, guests help the duo in making “We’re Making a Movie – The Movie”. While they wait, smaller guests help around the set at the direction of Cletus Filmore. WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee brings us … Read more
First Look at the Full “Under The Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid” Ride
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by We have been previewing Fantasyland’s next “dark ride” an awful lot for it still being over a year away from opening, but that’s because Disney California Adventure has been nearing the opening of their version of “Under the Sea”, titled “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure”. Now, don’t let the name confuse you, this is … Read more
Journey Into Imagination with Figment Gets Some Upgrades? Really?
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by It may be very hard to believe, but Walt Disney World poured some money into Epcot’s long troubled Journey into Imagination with Figment attraction. The ride has been so well known for malfunctions over the last few years that some guests started making a game of counting them (OK, that was us). In the following … Read more
Zach Larson’s 5/16/11 Animal Kingdom Photo Report
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Lost in the shuffle of a very busy week at Walt Disney World, WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom a few days ago and has some newsworthy photos to share of his adventure:
