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Marquee Installation Marks WDW Record at Art of Animation Resort

Marquee Installation Marks WDW Record at Art of Animation Resort

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 [...]

Feb 22, 2012     1 Comment
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WDWNT: The Job Fair (We’re Hiring)

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 [...]

Feb 19, 2012     5 Comments
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Entertainment Schedule for “One More Disney Day” Revealed

Entertainment Schedule for “One More Disney Day” Revealed

We are only 10 days away from “One More Disney Day”, a 24 hour celebration at the Magic Kingdom from 6AM on February 29th through 6AM on March 1st. With that being said, official information on this event has been scarce up until now, but finally we have a special entertainment schedule for the event: Welcome Show – 5:50AM Wishes! nighttime spectacular – 8PM The Magic, The Memories, and You! – 7:45PM, 9PM, 11PM, & 5:30AM Main Street Electrical Parade – 10PM, 12AM Disney Fairies at Adventureland Veranda – 9:15AM-5:30AM Aladdin Characters – 6:30AM-3:45PM Tangled Meet & Greet – 9:15AM-5:30AM Alice in Wonderland Characters – 6:15AM-12:15PM Winne the Pooh Characters – 10:15AM-3:30AM Frontierland Hoedown – 2:45AM, 3:30AM, 4:30AM Woody and [...]

Feb 19, 2012     3 Comments
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The Sorcerers Series – Battling Scar in Adventureland

The Sorcerers Series – Battling Scar in Adventureland

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:

Feb 17, 2012     No Comments
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Adam Roth’s 2/13/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

Adam Roth’s 2/13/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

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 [...]

Feb 15, 2012     4 Comments
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An Aerial Look at the New Fantasyland Progress – February 2012

An Aerial Look at the New Fantasyland Progress – February 2012

Courtesy of Scott Keating and scottkeating.net, we once again have some fantastic aerial photos of Fantasyland to share with you: The foundations for the Seven Dwarves Mine Train are now in place, the old Dumbo is now history, and it looks like an extension of the Mermaid rock-work is about to begin to make the show building not visible from Storybook Circus The queue for Enchanted Tales with Belle seems further along than any other project, so it’s possible that may open first Prince Eric’s castle is looking good, but the rest of the facade is far from finished Dumbo and the Fantasyland Station are nearing completion, meanwhile, the Barnstormer is complete with the exception of some landscaping and queue [...]

Feb 14, 2012     1 Comment
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Robert Ashburn’s 2/6/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

Robert Ashburn’s 2/6/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

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 [...]

Feb 11, 2012     No Comments
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Kids Eat Like Kings at the Magic Kingdom Starting February 15th

Kids Eat Like Kings at the Magic Kingdom Starting February 15th

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 [...]

Feb 10, 2012     No Comments
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Robert Ashburn’s 2/9/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

Robert Ashburn’s 2/9/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: Work continues on the Grand Floridian DVC wing A banner has been hung for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom It fits Main Street pretty well yet still sets the scene This area in Fantasyland finally looks complete It’s well lit at night I know we showed this already this week, but here’s the screen menu boards at Cosmic Ray’s Walls up inside the restaurant The new Tomorrowland cart at night… we love this thing… Take a close look for a Walt reference… “Marty Called Wants Changes” WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CASTLE? CALL 911! Oh, it’s just Dream Along with [...]

Feb 10, 2012     2 Comments
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Imagineering Prepares to “Poach” Kilimanjaro Safaris Elephant Story To Add More Animals

Imagineering Prepares to “Poach” Kilimanjaro Safaris Elephant Story To Add More Animals

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 [...]

Feb 10, 2012     2 Comments
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First Look at the Ink and Paint Shop in Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

First Look at the Ink and Paint Shop in Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

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 [...]

Feb 9, 2012     No Comments
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Zach Larson’s 2/6/12 WDW Photo Report

Zach Larson’s 2/6/12 WDW Photo Report

From Super Bowl MVP parades to Animal Kingdom, WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson brings us around the world with him on a very busy photo report. Let’s take a look: Land clearing continues for the Grand Floridian DVC wing Meanwhile, some brush is being cleared from this island in the Seven Seas Lagoon The main street characters were out entertaining guests waiting for Eli Manning to parade down the street. I really don’t like the new one in the beige shorts… They were offering free balloons with every audio guide purchased! Giants fans out in force Here comes the Super Bowl MVP Congratulations to our hometown champions, the New York Giants… even though I’m a Dolphins fan… stop laughing… The Big [...]

Feb 7, 2012     3 Comments
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