Backlot Budget-Cuts

It was made official on the Walt Disney World website that the Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closed for a refurbishment from January 4th through February 28th, 2009. It is rumored that during this time they will be testing and installing an automated spiel to replace the Cast Members who actually … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 70 Now Available for Download

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Jason Diffendal, Kyle Duffield, Matt Paul, Kelly Russo, Chris Lastrapes, Jose Castillo and Luke Manning for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on this “Fiesta” … Read more

Jose Castillo’s 11/29/08 WDW Photo Update

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Here is the final part of Jose Castillo’s photo update from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. On his last day, Jose visited two of the WDW parks with plenty to report:

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Beginning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the day

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The tree outside the park

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Some more decorations

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The Tree of Life

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“Commercial” Appeal

Just thought we would take a moment to look at some recent commercials the Walt Disney World Resort has put together for a variety of topics:    Holidays at WDW    A more recent “What Will You Celebrate?” commercial    3-D Theaters on the Disney Cruise Line

Jose Castillo’s 11/28/08 Epcot Update

Here are pictures from the second day of Jose Castillo’s trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. On Friday, Jose visited Epcot:

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Another day dawns aboard Spaceship Earth…

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With rather long lines

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Jose got his funny photo posted somewhere in the middle of the ocean

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Over at the exit of Test Track, we’ll take another look at the updated Fuel for Thought

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Jose Castillo’s 11/27/08 WDW Update

Here is our first photo report provided by WDWNT’s Head Technician Jose Castillo. Here is what he saw during his first day trek through the world:

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The gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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A cool monorail tree inside the Fantasia shop

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Some work being done on top of the BVG store

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The tree outside the Contemporary

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Adam Roth’s 11/26/08 Downtown Disney Update

Our Orlando Reporter Adam Roth (of WDWCelebrations and Dreamfinder Forever) has provided us with a great update of what’s going on at the Downtown Disney District as of late. Here’s what’s new and notable:

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Contrary to popular belief, this place still exists

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To bring some life to the area, merchandise carts have been strategically placed throughout Pleasure Island

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A shuttered Comedy Warehouse

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A shuttered BET Soundstage Club

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Downtown Stage Construction

WDWNT Photographer Steve Wieczorek provides us with construction pictures of the new stage at the Downtown Disney Marketplace:

Disney Abandoning Ship On Pirate and Princess Parties?

From what we have been hearing the last few weeks (contrary to some other “reputable” websites), it appears that Mickey’s Pirate and Princess Party will not be happening in early 2009 at the Walt Disney World Resort. Even though some expected dates were rumored around the net, estimated 2009 attendance levels and “Pirate and Princess” merchandise sales … Read more

11/24-25/08 WDW Update by Matt Paul

Matt Paul has provided us with more pictures from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s see what happening at the world:

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Guest Relations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is decked out for the season

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Since I always get yelled at by High School Musical fans for a lack of coverage…

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we will fill our annual quota in two pictures

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Illuminations: Reflections of Early

The Walt Disney World website has updated it’s January calendar with an interesting note about Epcot operating hours. It appears Epcot will be closing at 8:00 PM on Fridays from January 9th to April 3rd to non-Disney resort guests. This will make Illuminations: Reflections of Earth perform at 8:00 PM on those select evenings, with … Read more

11/23/08 WDW Photo Report By Matt Paul

WDWNT Photographer Matt Paul has provided us with his first photo report from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. To start off this series, here is his first report from Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The tree outside the park along with a large film reel Some new decorations for Hollywood Blvd. since Block … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 69 Now Available for Download

Join me, Tom Corless, and a cast including Justin Heyman, Jason Diffendal, Kyle Duffield, Matt Paul, Kelly Russo, Brian Martsolf, Mike Remy, and Jose Castillo for a show that Bridges the Gaps Between You and the World. I hope you enjoy all of the Walt Disney World information and fun we have to offer on … Read more

A WDWNT Weekend Update

I thought I would take this time to address a few short subjects in one post just to make sure everyone is caught up on what’s going on with WDW and WDWNT right now: -We have opened our fantastic poll allowing you to choose what you think are the 20 biggest moments in the history … Read more

The Whirl Takes A While

It appears the project of completely replacing all the track and refurbishing all the vehicles for the Primeval Whirl roller coaster attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was a bigger project than originally expected. The attraction has been closed since early September and was supposed to re-open on November 16th, however, that did not happen. The ride is … Read more

Happy 80th Birthday Mickey!!!

Since there doesn’t seem to be any news to report, I’d figured we take a moment to mark the historical importance of today. On November 18, 1928, Mickey Mouse made his grand debut in the now classic cartoon short “Steamboat Willie” at the premiere in New York City. Without this cartoon and the creation of … Read more