From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: I’m happy to start off the week by sharing a fun update on Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Last week, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) put the finishing touches on the new resort’s marquee. Measuring in at 46 feet, six inches, the resort’s sign now holds the record as the largest freestanding marquee at Walt Disney World Resort. (Incidentally, it’s 18 inches taller than the famous “HOLLYWOOD” sign in Los Angeles, Calif.). The photo, supplied by WDI, shows three layers of development the marquee went through in its creation – from digital design, to model, to full-scale installation. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, which will feature four wings dedicated to popular films Finding Nemo, Cars, The [...]

The WDWNT Network has over 60 volunteer employees that make up our entire group of websites and podcasts, but we are always looking for more help to keep our finger on the pulse of the Disney Parks and the fans of these amazing places. Here are the positions we are currently looking for: WDW News Today Photographer- Taking pictures on a regular basis at the Walt Disney World Resort Videographer- Video recording attractions, entertainment, and special events at the Walt Disney World Resort Disneyland News Today Photographer- Taking pictures on a regular basis at the Walt Disney World Resort Videographer- Video recording attractions, entertainment, and special events at the Disneyland Resort Podcaster – Participate in discussions on the Disneyland News [...]

We are happy to begin a series of videos walking you through all of the adventures you can experience at Walt Disney World’s latest attraction, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. We begin our journey with Adventureland and the battle with Scar from The Lion King:

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom on Monday to do some homework (if only we were so lucky) and he managed to take plenty of newsworthy photos to share with us in the process: Let’s grab a times guide  The parade route is back to normal Work continues on the bakery and center street facades The bakery is open Plaza Ice Cream still closed Work continues on the supports in Tomorrowland   This side of the Dumbo queue is finally being painted   Scaffolding coming down on the circus tent queue area   The other Dumbo centrifuge is in place   They are working everyday to get the attraction up and running as soon as possible     Beast’s [...]

While taken a few days ago, WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited the Magic Kingdom on Monday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us: Oops… The Cosmic Ray’s menu boards weren’t working Prince Eric’s Castle is coming along nicely at Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid The path to Storybook Circus Work on the Dumbo queue continues Beast’s Castle The lift hill for The Barnstormer looks great, complete with Goofy’s outline For the first time since work began, the site actually looks pretty clean Some Imagineer and construction workers under a tent near “Dumbo Ditch” Paint going on the silver portion of the Dumbo tent Too far away to see what they are up to… If you [...]

From Pam Brandon on the Disney Parks Blog: While some little ones are content with mac ‘n cheese or a burger, other young guests have a, well, more sophisticated approach to dining. Four Magic Kingdom Park table-service restaurants are adding some delicious new dishes just for kids for ages 3 to 9. At Tony’s Town Square, look for a steak skewer “spiedini” with roasted sweet potato fries and fresh fruit (spiedini refers to cubes of meat cooked on a skewer, an Italian specialty).  Also at Tony’s, a grilled cheese sandwich on multigrain bread sliced into “dippers” with tomato sauce on the side should appeal to just about any child. Liberty Tree Tavern is featuring a new barbecued chicken and pineapple flatbread pizza with a [...]

From Jennifer-Fickley Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: Today I’m happy to give you an update on one of my favorite attractions – Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I’ve always loved Kilimanjaro Safaris because you see so many amazing animals, but even more so, I love hearing the reactions of the first-timers around me; guests who can’t believe they’re seeing so many beautiful animals together in one place! Beginning this spring, the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction will undergo some changes to give guests an additional opportunity to see more of their favorite animals, specifically zebra. To do so, Walt Disney Imagineering will make some creative changes to the last scene in the attraction by removing the Audio-Animatronics “Little Red” elephant and related set pieces. This [...]

From Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog: When Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opens this coming May, guests will find a colorful new merchandise location called the Ink & Paint Shop. For the past several months, Lyndsey Vincent, a recent intern on the Walt Disney World Professional Internship Program, has been diligently working on one important thing for the new shop. She has the unique job of designing the merchandise fixtures, and we recently spoke about her experience. “I’ve grown up with Disney and visited Disneyland Resort every summer with my family,” said Lyndsey. “I graduated with an Interior Design degree last spring and moved from Idaho to work for Walt Disney World Resort. I didn’t know what to expect when I got here but [...]