AMC Downtown Disney 24 Raises Curtain On New Refreshments

The renamed AMC Downtown Disney 24 (Formerly Pleasure Island) debuted a new lobby and refreshment area a few days ago, including gourmet popcorn, Coke Freestyle machines, and a vastly expanded menu:   This is only the beginning of changes for the AMC 24. In January, the entrance across from Planet Hollywood will close to be … Read more

The Disney Animation Legacy Gets “Tangled” for Number 50

While it doesn’t have much to do with the Disney Parks, we have always featured Disney film releases here on the site since we launched in 2007. We continue that tradition with the 50th Animated feature film, “Tangled”: Here’s a sneak peek at the new film: We usually try to keep opinions out of these … Read more

Book Opens On New Pooh Queue Overnight

From the Disney Parks Blog: After the last guest left Magic Kingdom Park one night last week, Walt Disney Imagineers unveiled some magic. While you slept, they removed construction walls surrounding The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and gave a first look at their amazing work. The queue and exterior façade for the classic Fantasyland attraction … Read more

Cody Smith’s 11/18/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Cody Smith visited three of the Walt Disney World parks on Thursday (including Animal Kingdom) and he has a number of newsworthy photos to share from his trip, so let’s take a look:

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The giant Mickey wreath is back on Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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A Quick Look at Pooh Queue Progress

Some portions of the queue for the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at the Magic Kingdom have opened following the recent refurbishment, revealing some new interactive elements in addition to a very elaborate theme. Banks Lee visited the Magic Kingdom earlier today and has some pictures of the queue to share:

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The signage

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Zach Larson’s 11/18/10 Epcot Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited Epcot yesterday and captured a few newsworthy photos to share with us:

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Work continues inside MouseGear

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Banks Lee’s 11/17/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee visited three Walt Disney World theme parks on Wednesday (take a WILD guess which one he did not go to) and took plenty of photos to share with us in a lengthy photo report:

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The gingerbread house is up and open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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More Details on Hyperion Wharf

We have a few updates of the Hyperion Wharf project replacing Pleasure Island. First, a few new pieces of concept art floating around the web: As well, Orlando Attraction Magazine has gathered the following information: • More than 1,500 new restaurant seats will expand dining options by more than 25 percent. • The new design makes … Read more

Goodbye Pleasure Island, Hello Hyperion Wharf!

Huge announcement from the Disney Parks Blog today: How about that? New dining, shopping and entertainment experiences are in the works for Downtown Disneyand today we’re sharing a first look at what to expect in the future for the 120-acre complex. Look closely and you’ll see that Pleasure Island will evolve into a vibrant waterfront district called … Read more

Josh Siegel’s 11/16/10 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

It has been a few weeks since we’ve had a phot report on WDW News Today, but WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and took some newsworthy photos, thus ending our photo report drought:

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Let’s hop on the monorail…. or not…

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Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Big Thunder Mountain with the WDWNT Podcast!

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 Anthony Yacullo, Jason Diffendal, and Justin Heyman for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and its many fans. Plenty of Walt Disney World information and fun … Read more

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Queue

From the Disney Parks Blog: If you’re visiting Magic Kingdom Park this week, you’ll be the first to see a series of new enhancements to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The changes begin with a re-designed load area and a re-imagined gift shop called Hundred Acre Goods specializing in apparel, toys, plush characters … Read more

Mad Tea Party Gives New Paint Scheme a Whirl

The Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland has re-opened from a lenthy reurbishment with a brand new roof and an entirely new pastel color scheme. WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was on the scene and has some video to share of the recently refreshed attraction (embedded via the WDWNTube):

Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights Dances with “Phineas and Ferb” in 2010

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year with a few new additions and some changes: -In between some of the dance sequences, a staged radio interview with the creator of the spectacle, Jennings Osborne, takes place -One building has a falling snow effect in the windows, you’ll … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 169 Now Available for Download

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 Natalie Henley, Marci Smith, Jenni Simon, Mike Truskowski, Josh Stern, Taylor Martina, David Smith, and Zach Larson for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and its many fans. Plenty of Walt Disney … Read more

“Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” Coming March 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog: Disney California Adventure park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida will celebrate the premiere of Disney Channel’s new multiplatform brand, Disney Junior, with “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” next year. The lively show in the Parks will debut with new characters, some new adventures and a new marquee. Children and parents … Read more