Archive for March, 2008

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WDWNT “Spanning The World” 3/21/08

Friday, March 21st, 2008

I want to take this time to welcome in a new weekly addition to WDW News Today, “Spanning the World”, where we will take a look at some minor news bites from both Walt Disney World and the other Disney Parks around the world, as well as preview this week’s WDW News Today Podcast (Which in case [...]

Ears To You

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

As part of the refurbishment of The Chapeau on Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom, they now provide you with the opportunity to create your own ear hats. The process is quite simple as guests select their cap, ears, ear emblems, and then their special embroidery. To see picture of the new system, head [...]

Sorcerer Mickey Moves In

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

The Sorcerer Mickey meet and greet in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has returned, however, it is now located inside the Magic of Disney Animation. Studios Central has a great picture of the new area, which also features a preview of what the Animation Archway will soon look like:

Also be sure to check out the rest of [...]

Even More Toy Story Mania Details

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

In case you have missed any of our reports, here are all the aspects we have been able to confirm of the upcoming Toy Story Mania attraction:
-The attraction will open in late May at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in late June at Disney’s California Adventure.
-The story of the attraction is that Andy has purchased a new Midway [...]

Exciting News Additions Coming to WDW News Today

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

BRONX, NY—Since its inception almost a year ago, WDW News Today has strived to bring news and information about the Walt Disney World Resort to those planning a visit to the Orlando Vacation Kingdom. Over the last eight months, WDWNT has launched the very successful WDW News Today podcast, the WDW News Today Community Forums, [...]

Liberty Square Bridge is Falling Down

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

As we reported a few weeks ago, the bridge that connects Liberty Square to Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom is in horrible shape. Because of this, the bridge will now have to be completely replaced and may seriously jeopardize the operation and means of operation of the many Magic Kingdom’s many parades at some point. [...]

Toy Story Mania and WDW News Today in the News

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

All of us here at WDW News Today were over-joyed to discover that we were recently mentioned and linked to by the Los Angeles Times pertaining to Toy Story Mania. The article also features the very first review of the attraction, even though it is a review of the California Adventure version rather than the Walt Disney World version that will debut at Disney’s [...]

Spring in Bloom, Disney Style

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Here is an article from the Disney Insider on the 2008 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival beginning tomorrow:
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to enter a lush garden aflutter with hundreds of butterfly wings? Or how about escaping into a serene water garden? These are just some of the adventures awaiting Guests at the Epcot [...]

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Preview

Monday, March 17th, 2008

For a look at some of the displays that have already popped up at Epcot for the 2008 International Flower and Garden Festival, head on over to Mousesteps.com to see pictures taken by our good friend Denise. To see the complete pictorial update, go HERE.

Disney Security Over-Exposed

Monday, March 17th, 2008

From the Associted Press:
An off-duty Disney security guard has been released from jail after being charged with indecent exposure in public, battery and child abuse, authorities said. John Briegel, 43, was arrested on Wednesday and released the same day on $6,000 bond, the Orlando Sentinel reported Friday.
A woman flagged down a Groveland police officer and [...]

Tomorrowland Speedway

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Rumors are beginning to circulate about the “Indy” name dropping from the Tomorrowland Speedway at the Magic Kingdom. While we cannot confirm this at this time, I did want to share a rumor I have been hearing about the location. Sources have been telling me that before Walt Disney World celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary in [...]

Details Emerging on Toy Story Mania

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

Here are some details emerging on Toy Story Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, opening soon:
-The vehicles for the attraction will be called “Toy Story Trams” and will be equipped with “Spring Action Shooters”.
-Each vehicle will feature the name and picture of a different Toy Story film character.
-The inside queue will reportedly carry on the theme of the real-life Pixar [...]

Living Robot Initiative

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

The latest in the line of “living characters” at Walt Disney World (Such as Muppet Mobile Labs, Lucky the Dinosaur, and Mr. Potato Head) will be debuting soon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rumors are swirling that a living character of Wall-E from the upcoming Disney-Pixar film of the same name will begin roaming the streets [...]

Upcoming 2008 Walt Disney World Album

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

If you head over to the WDW News Today forums, you will find a complete listing of all the new music that will be debuting on the 2008 Walt Disney World Official Album. Go here to see the post with the exciting list of changes from the 2007 edition.

Block Party Bash Review

Friday, March 14th, 2008

To hear the Orlando Sentinel’s review and see a short video highlighting the new Block Party Bash parade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, head on over to this link. Even though guest reviews have been mixed, the Sentinel has nothing but good things to say.

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