Tagged with " Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
Fantasmic! Refurbishment Has Us Imagining Some Possible Show Changes
It is now confirmed that Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not run from January 5th to February 12th, 2012. We have been getting a lot of questions about this closure and if it means the show will be changing. While everything is purely speculation at this time, let’s look at the facts. The show will only be closed for a little over 5 weeks. This is not enough time for any serious overhaul such as a new high-tech dragon, but is at least enough time for some technical upgrades. It is more than possible that new lighting, projectors, and props could be introduced to the show as installation time on items like this is not very lengthy. At this [...]
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Zach Larson’s 7/25/11 Hollywood Studios Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Studios on Monday and has some photos from his trip to share with us: Do you know your Streetmosphere? Officer Percival Peabody and Otto Von Bonn Bonn
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Lightning McQueen Races into “Lights, Motors, Action!”
Lightning McQueen from the Disney-PIXAR Cars series finally debuted in the “Lights, Motors, Action!” Extreme Stunt Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Tuesday. WDWNT Reporter Adam roth was on the scene and has video to share of the new scene that replaces the Herbie the Love Bug sequence:
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One Man’s Dream Now Provides An In-Depth Look at Fantasyland Expansion
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday to catch Lightning McQueen’s debut in Lights, Motors, Action!. While he was there, Adam checked out Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream to see if some of the updated exhibits had finally been installed. Well, they finally have: The Shaghai Disney Resort is already being previewed Walt Disney Imagineering is responsible for the new Resort previews A brief description of the Resort The concept art we have seen already Some Fantasyland exhibits were already here The new exhibit is suspended on the wall above the display case A compilation of Fantasyland concept art including Enchanted Tales with Belle, The Great Goofini, Gaston’s Tavern, Princess Fairytale Hall, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant An [...]
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Take a Closer Look “Under the Sea”
Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog has posted an in-depth look at Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. Notice that we get a first look at the model of the exterior, a piece of concept art from the queue area, and the official attraction logo: I love sharing New Fantasyland updates with our readers, and this one is no exception. Our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) recently created a behind-the-scenes video on the creation of New Fantasyland to feature within the One Man’s Dream exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (This attraction showcases Disney milestone projects of the past, and now includes a preview area of exciting projects WDI is currently working on atMagic Kingdom Park). WDI also shared the following teaser [...]
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Disney Parks Management Shake Up Shakes Up Fans
What began quietly with a job swap between Hollywood Studios VP Rilous Carter and Epcot VP Dan Cockerell has now exploded into a full Disney Parks management shake-up. In the days following, Walt Disney Parks and Resort president Al Weiss “retired” after 39 years with the company, prompting Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Staggs to announce that the position would not be filled. Now, the plans become clear… Walt Disney World president Meg Crofton now finds herself as president, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, U.S. and France. No longer is she only president over Disney World, but now over the Disneyland Resort & Disneyland Resort Paris as well. Crofton has been president of Walt Disney World since [...]
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Zach Larson’s 7/4/11 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited three of the Walt Disney World theme parks for the 4th of July holiday, here are some newsworthy photos from his day: World Showcase has some new mouse ear hats for each country
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Adam Roth’s 6/2/11 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Walt Disney World Resort yesterday, and to say there is a lot going on would be an understatement. Adam updates us on the Fantasyland Expansion, the Skyway building demolition, changes at the Haunted Mansion, and much more. So let’s get started: MORE STAR TOURS! Not too much, we promise…
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VIDEO – Disney Parks Blog “Star Tours” Meet-Up
This video isn’t exactly timely, but if you would like an in-depth look at the Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up that was held at midnight on May 20th to celebrate the opening of Star Tours, this is what you’re looking for. We have 22 minutes of footage for you to enjoy, including the Star Tours queue, pre-show, & exit, some of the entertainment on the stage, and some unwanted appearances by WDWNT staff:
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In-Depth Look at the New Winnie the Pooh Meet and Greet
Just a week ago, the new Winnie the Pooh meet and greet opened inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, replacing the Lotso meet and greet. Here’s an in-depth look:
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