“World of Color” Comes Together

Disney recently released two videos highlighting the creation process for California Adventures’ upcoming “World of Color” nighttime spectacular:

Naples Comes to Italy at Epcot

We can confirm that the construction taking place in the very back of the Italy pavilion at Epcot is for the addition of Patina Restaurant Group’s “Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria”, a restaurant that already exists in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. While we don’t know if this particular location will be table service like … Read more

This IS the Droid You’re Looking For…

From the official Star Wars website: This spring, visitors to Disney Parks in Florida and California will be able to pick up an exclusive new Hasbro astromech R2 unit, decked out in classic Mickey Mouse colors and ears! The new astromech, R2-MK, recently made a quick stop at Skywalker Ranch before heading to Walt Disney … Read more

This IS the Droid Your Looking For…

From the official Star Wars website: This spring, visitors to Disney Parks in Florida and California will be able to pick up an exclusive new Hasbro astromech R2 unit, decked out in classic Mickey Mouse colors and ears! The new astromech, R2-MK, recently made a quick stop at Skywalker Ranch before heading to Walt Disney … Read more

Tom Corless’ 1/11-1/15/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Network owner Tom Corless took a short trip to the Walt Disney World Resort last week and has a number of newsworthy photos to share:

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The crane is up behind Cinderella Castle to remove the holiday dream lights

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D23 Announces 2010 Member Events!

D23 announced today on there official website some planned events for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Here is what they had to say: D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans today unveiled a host of special events that have been designed especially for its growing worldwide membership base. D23 Days at the Walt Disney … Read more

The NEW Disneyland News Today Podcast – Episode 1

It’s time to join the brand new cast of The NEW Disneyland News Today Podcast. Join host Sean Dickey accompanied by Jamie Nakagiri, Brain Martsolf, and Homan Hashemzadah. First off this week we go around and introduce the new cast with help from Tom Corless. Followed by Disneyland Resort News and Rumors, it’s been awhile … Read more

Nick Corjay’s 1/5/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Nick Corjay made another visit to the Walt Disney World Resort on January 5th, and has plenty of newsworthy pictures to share:

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The Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom is closed for refurbishment

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Photos of the Honorary VoluntEARS Cavalcade Debut

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was at the Magic Kingdom for the debut of Disney’s Honorary VoluntEARS Cavalcade earlier today and has pictures to share:

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The Cavalcade precedes the daily Celebrate a Dream Come True parade

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First Look at VoluntEARS Cavalcade

From the Disney Parks Blog: If you want to be the first to see Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy in a parade at Disneyland park, check out the video above. We taped this during a rehearsal after Disneyland park closed on Wednesday night. The video gives a first glimpse of the new “Disney’s Honorary VoluntEars Cavalcade” … Read more

Adam Roth’s 1/3/10 Mini-WDW Report

Our good friend Adam Roth of WDWCelebrations has provided us with some newsworthy photos from the Walt Disney World Resort and his latest visit: The Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station at the Magic Kingdom is being refurbished for the return of the Fireworks Dessert Parties in the spring A pizzeria operated by Patina, the same company … Read more

“Curtains Up and Napkins Out” by Chuck Mirarchi

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When people make their plans to visit Walt Disney World®, one of the first things they look forward to is making their dining reservations. Currently you are able to make your reservations 180 days from your arrival.

The first thing many people do is book reservations at the character buffets and at some of the more upscale restaurants including Le Cellier (Epcot), California Grill (Disney’s Contemporary Resort), and Coral Reef Restaurant (Epcot), etc.

One dining experience that typically is forgotten is the Disney dinner shows. It’s not that they are not popular, but they are typically not a priority booking.

There are three main dinner shows at the Walt Disney World Resort: Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue, Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Show, and Mickey’s Backyard B.B.Q.

There are some general rules for each of the three dinner shows. These three dinner shows are all-you-care-to-eat and are served family-style. You can ask your server to continue to bring out as much of everything or of something specific as you wish.

Each show does require reservations. It’s best to book them in advance so you can not only get the seating time you desire, but also – in the case of the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue and Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Show – your preferred seating category. These two shows offer three pricing categories for adults and children. You can book any of these dinner shows through Disney Dining reservations, online, or at your Disney resort. It’s best to book your reservation early as tables are assigned in the order of when reservations are made.

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What’s Coming to Disney’s California Adventure

Though I’m sure almost everyone who comes to this site knows what is coming to Disney’s California Adventure during it’s $1 Billion expansion, the Disney Parks blog has released the first in a series of videos talking about the overhaul of the Disneyland Resort’s 2nd Gate:

Nick Corjay’s 12/29/09-1/1/10 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Nick Corjay visited the Walt Disney World Resort to ring in 2010 and he has a plethora of photos to share with us, so let’s begin:

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Work is wrapping up on the new roof for Mrs. Potts’ Cupboard in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom

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Brandon Struve’s 12/31/09 Epcot Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve faced the huge crowds and ventured to Epcot for New Year’s Eve 2009. He has a few (crowded) photos of his trip to share with us:

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Is this a parking space? Today it is….

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Showboat Jubilee to Keep Rolling on the River?

Despite Disney first reporting that the “Princess and the Frog” inspired Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee would only run at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park until January 3, 2010, it appears WDW will get to keep the well-received procession down the Rivers of America a little longer. According to the official Walt Disney World website, Tiana’s … Read more