Tom Corless 
Our good friend Brian Martsolf (of Big Brian’s Disney Page) has provided us with some photos taken during Mousefest 2008, so lets take a look:
The Viking play ship outside the Norway pavilion at Epcot is now completely gone
This is about the only remnant
Chris Lastrapes from Disneyland News Today is now visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and has provided us with some photos from his trip, so let’s take a look:
Tickets were available for the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on that evening, but are sold out for tonight’s final party.
The Magic Kingdom in it’s Holiday finest
The Magic Kingdom tree, which has actually only been in place for a few days now
The mystery food vendor that is replacing the old Frontierland Fry Cart continues to rise over the walls
Walt Disney World is celebrating 25 years of the Christmas Day Parade this year and has released a small article about the milestone and this year’s edition: In a way, you could say that it really all started back in 1950, when Walt Disney was welcomed into homes around the country on Christmas Day, appearing … Read more
Even though I typically save the “Back to the Future” name for our segment on the WDW News Today Podcast, I thought it was a fitting title for a post relating to an interesting item I found yesterday. While cleaning through some papers, I found some pamphlets from the 1993 edition of the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas … Read more
Matt Paul was at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday to attend the Very Merry Christmas Party, and shares with us some very interesting photos:
A huge vending location of some kind is rising up behind the construction walls in the location of the former fry wagon
You can see fixtures for signage and an awning in this picture
construction materials behind the building on the hill
After a few months of delayed products and an already cancelled pin collection that was available for a very short period of time back in the summer, Disney Vinylmation pieces are ready to invade the Walt Disney World Resort with a kick-off event: Event: Vinylmation Pre-Release Party Guest Artists: Disney Design Group Artists: Randy Noble, Dan … Read more
A few interesting developments from the last few days to note in this mixed-bag report: -Matt Paul is reporting that the Mickey Mouse float in the Disney Dreams Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom has been removed from the parade to be converted to the opening float for the latest version of the parade that will … Read more
WDWNT Videographer Jose Eber has provided us with a picture of what we may be seeing the cast members wearing at the upcoming American Idol Experience attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Jose has also provided us with a short video of the exterior of the Superstar Television Theater he took a few days ago in both normal … Read more
I just received the 2009 Disney Parks Vacation Planning DVD in the mail yesterday and here are some notes on what I found inside: -The package and DVD is littered with balloons, it looks like a seasonal overlay of the 2008 DVD, very similar: -The WDW brochure inside has also been updated for the celebration: -More interestingly, this brochure features … Read more
Even though we are just about three weeks away from the beginning of the “What Will You Celebrate?” campaign at the Walt Disney World Resort, we have already had a major change in plans. Now don’t panic just yet, it’s actually quite a positive one. Instead of taking the same exact concept that Disneyland park … Read more
Not only did the “Sounds Dangerous starring Drew Carey” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios close for an unannounced refurbishment yesterday that will span through the 13th of December, it now seems the attraction will only be operating seasonally at the park. The most recent closure of the attraction is to allow some finishing touches on the American … Read more
Our very own Matt Paul attended this weekend’s Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade tapings, and reports back to us with these photos:
This Friday and Saturday were days for Walt Disney World Christmas Day parade taping
Dream Along With Mickey performed on a slightly modified stage for the later performances
These red curtains were put in just for the parade taping.
Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, Denise Hafto, Brian Martsolf, Chris Lastrapes, Adam Roth and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the Walt Disney World Resort. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer … Read more
As I’m sure many of you are aware, today is Walt Disney’s 107th birthday. December 5th always feels a little special, there’s just something about knowing that the greatest visionary the entertainment world will ever know was born on this day 107 years ago. Walt and his company have invented and re-invented the industry again … Read more
Since there was no news today, I wanted to bring up two items. First, something cool, and then something far more meaningful: -Voting for the 20 Biggest Moments in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is going to close this Friday at Midnight and I just wanted to make sure you have all been able to vote. If … Read more
Walt Disney World has just announced a very special sale that will be taking place on Saturday, December 13th at the World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace just for annual passholders and Disney Vacation Club members: Shop unbelievable savings of up to 50% off select merchandise at the World of Disney® Store in the … Read more
