Zach Larson’s 3/15/11 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited Epcot & the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday and has a number of newsworthy photos from an extremely busy week at the Vacation Kingdom of the World to share with us:

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Taylor Martina’s 3/14/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

Sorry we had to hold the remainder of these newsworthy photos until today, but the Haunted Mansion queue story was pretty big and we wanted to make sure everyone saw it. Here, without any further ado, are some photos Taylor took before and after his visit to the Mansion at the Magic Kingdom on Monday:

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“Let the Memories Begin!”

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2011 Halloween and Christmas Party Dates

Hot off the press, here are the dates for this years Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween and Very Merry Christmas Parties at the Magic Kingdom: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Sept. 13,16,20,23,27,30 October 2,6,7,10,11,13,16,18,20,21,23,25, 27,28,30,31 Nov 1 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party November 8,9,11,13,15,18,27,29,30 December 2,4,6,7,9,11,13, 14,16,18 Tickets are not on sale yet, but we will be sure … Read more

PICTURES: NEW Interactive Queue at the Haunted Mansion Open to Guests

The new interactive queue area for the Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion that we have been watching the construction of since October 2010 has finally been completed! WDWNT Reporter Taylor Martina was on the scene to bring us pictures and a first-hand report of the new elements:

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The line was long, really a perfect day to open the new interactive queue

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Coral Rivera’s 3/12/11 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Coral Rivera visited the Magic Kingdom & Epcot yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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The new interactive Haunted Mansion queue is almost complete

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Annual Passholder Preview for Star Tours?

This just arrived in an email for WDW Annual Passholders: May 20 is the launch date for new Star Tours thrills! The adventures continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® with some of your favorite Star Wars™ characters, amazing new effects and 3D magic. Star Tours®—The Adventures Continue is where out-of-this-world imagination stretches as wide as the … Read more

Adam Roth’s 3/9/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and took a TON of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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Time to “Let the Memories Begin”…

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Zach Larson’s 3/7-8/11 WDW Photo Report

It has been way too long since we have had a photo report to share with you, but luckily Zach Larson has broken the dry-spell with some photos taken at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot over the last two days. Enjoy:

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The Speederbike photo-op is behind walls

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Wondering What Ursula Will Look Like “Under the Sea”?

While the following piece from the Disney Parks Blog is meant to be promotion for California Adventure’s “The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure”, the ride is almost 100% identical to “Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid” coming to Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, so the Ursula animatronic you see below will also … Read more

Disney World Website Previews “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue”

From the Walt Disney World website: On May 20, 2011, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine once again to create an unforgettable new Star Wars experience in Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – in 3-D! This deep-space flight simulator features light-speed travel to galaxies, far, far away. Join the Rebellion … Read more

Disney Junior: Live on Stage Debuts!

Disney Junior: Live on Stage recently debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was on the scene to provide a video of the updated show: Disney Junior: Live On Stage – 3/2/11 from WDWNTube on Vimeo. If you’re wondering what changes were made between this show and Playhouse Disney: Live on Stage, … Read more

Check Out The Pilot for “Taylor and the WhatNot”

As we said a long time ago, we were working on a few concepts for original programming for WDWNTube. Well, one new concept has finally gotten around to filming! Please watch this pilot episode of “Taylor and the WhatNot” and let us know what you think via Facebook, Twitter, or email. Enjoy the show: On … Read more

Renamed “HP Field House” Opens at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Disney and HP executives were joined by sports celebrities and ESPN personalities March 3, 2011 at ESPN Wide World of Sports for the dedication ceremony for the newly named “HP Field House.” Joining in the ceremony: (L-R): Gary Elliott, vice president of Brand Marketing for HP, U.S. Women’s Soccer legend Mia Hamm, Mickey Mouse, Ken … Read more

What’s Happening in the Hitchhiking Ghost Scene of the Haunted Mansion?

Last week, the Disney fan community exploded when Disney placed temporary tarps and projections of ghosts Phineas, Ezra, and Gus in the hitchhiking ghost scene of the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom without any announcement. Rumors have indicated that new, interactive elements are coming to the Haunted Mansion, both in the queue and on … Read more

More Destinations Revealed for “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue”?

WDWNT’s own Cody Smith recently attended the “Love is Magical” pin event at Walt Disney World. How does this apply to Star Tours? Well, there was a pin preview board at the event, and Disney was showcasing some of the pins that will be released when Star Tours re-opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May … Read more

Taylor Martina’s 2/25/11 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Taylor Martina was roaming around Walt Disney World on Friday and lucky for us he had his camera with him to snap some newsworthy photos:

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Yes, both legs of Spaceship Earth are back to normal for the first time in 12 years…

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