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Jose Eber's 11/11/08 Photo Report

For our second photo report of the day, here is Jose Eber with a photo update taken earlier this afternoon: Christmas banners at the Magic Kingdom parking entrance This very cool picture is appearing everywhere this year Decorations near the Magic Kingdom entrance The Santa Clause meet and greet area Is it really that soon? Now lets move over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort Construction on the Bay Lake Tower Work finishing up on the Contempo Cafe The new counter service dining spot will open on Saturday Here is the menu: Flatbreads Cheese, Pepperoni, or Marinated Beef with oven roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese & Arugula Salads Tossed To-Go Caesar Salad, Chicken Chop Salad, Roasted Curry Vegetable and Bulgar Salad, or Steakhouse Salad Cold [...]

Nov 11, 2008     No Comments
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Matt Paul's 11/10/08 WDW Photo Update

Here with his first photo report from the Walt Disney World Resort is our own Matt Paul, who spent yesterday visiting three of the theme parks. Let’s see what he found at the World: Let’s begin at Epcot The new IBM Thinkplace inside Innoventions is still coming soon With the end of the Food and Wine Festival, this spot waits for its holiday display This small area is still being worked on, perhaps for the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure The Christmas display at the park entrance is starting to be put in place A strange recycling bin now stands near the ramp to the Epcot Monorail station Now we’ll move over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios The final Super Soap Weekend at [...]

Nov 11, 2008     No Comments
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Updates Live from Walt Disney World

Here are some quick bits of news for you while most of the crew is down at Walt Disney World for WDWCelebrations.com World Wide Weekend: -The Fry Wagon in Frontierland appears to now be gone for good. -Nine Dragons Resturant in Epcot has re-opened early from its refurb. -Test Track track appears it got a slight change to the on-ride audio, it now mentions OnStar. News might be slow while the staff is enjoying World Wide Weekend but stay tuned as we will continue to bridge the gaps between you and the world! Also, don’t forget to visit one of our other sites by going to www.wdwnt.com !

Sep 25, 2008     Comments Off
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"What Will You Celebrate?" Now Official

Here is a press release from earlier today on all the details for next year’s new “Disney Parks” celebration:   NEW YORK (Sept. 18, 2008) – Everyone who visits a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park on their birthday in 2009 can get in free, as Disney Parks embraces a newly identified family travel trend called “celebration vacations.”   In this new national trend, American families are hitting the road to mark life’s special occasions – birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, reunions and more – with a “celebration vacation.” In 2009, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts will lead this growing trend with new entertainment and services that allow guests to turn their personal milestones into magical Disney experiences.   [...]

Sep 18, 2008     Comments Off
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Suddenly Swiss Shut-down

The Swiss Family Treehouse at the Magic Kingdom unexpectedly closed today for a refurbishment that is now scheduled to continue through the end of the month. With such a sudden unannounced closure, we can only guess that something was discovered to be wrong with the classic walk-through exhibit that has forced it to close for repairs on such short notice. Be sure to stay tuned to WDW News Today as more information on this refurbishment becomes available.

Sep 17, 2008     Comments Off
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Not-So-Scary But Ever-So-Cool

Walt Disney World has launched a new interactive website just to distribute details to guests on the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties at the Magic Kingdom, currently taking place on select evenings until the end of October. The website features the popular “Boo-To-You” theme song from the party’s parade as well as narration from a ghostly voice that actually moves between the left and right audio channels, mimicking  the voice-over effects from the stretching room scene of the Haunted Mansion. You can also view a special performance of the Cadaver Dans (otherwise known as Main Street U.S.A.’s Dapper Dans) singing “Grim Grinning Ghosts” while visiting the purple and black website. To get more information on the fireworks, candy, characters, and parade [...]

Sep 17, 2008     Comments Off
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09/04/08 WDW Photo Update by Jason Diffendal

Staff member Jason Diffendal of WDWCelebrations.com has provided us with some very interesting pictures from around WDW during his latest trip. Let’s take a look at a few newsworthy items: Starting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the new Night of Joy event logo has taken over the entrance billboard. I really like the new logo, something about those colors… The stage in front of the Sorcerer’s Hat is almost ready for the Night(s) of Joy. While the temporary stage is set, High School Musical 2: School’s Out will be performing on the Streets of America. This shows final performance is going to be September 13th, with the updated High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now! show to debut on October [...]

Sep 5, 2008     Comments Off
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What's This? New Halloween Outfits

Here’s a quick look at the new costumes that Disney’s most famous couples will be sporting this halloween during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: Mickey and Minnie Mouse Donald and Daisy Duck

Sep 4, 2008     Comments Off
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John Corigliano’s WDW Photo Update 8/31-9/1/08

WDWNT is back from the not-so-crowded Walt Disney World theme parks with another fantastic photo report. Let’s take a look at all the newsworthy happenings from around the world: Starting at Disney’s hollywood Studios, this special stage has been set up for the Night of Joy events Construction on the American Idol Experience They are painting the entire building in a new blue color-scheme This is where the old poster that featured a few ABC shows such as Good Morning America used to be. A few color changes on the tower. Not sure what this is, signage perhaps? A few more of the statues have been removed. We expect this exhibit to make a move to somewhere else in the [...]

Sep 1, 2008     Comments Off
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Phelps-Mania Takes Over the World

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 29, 2008) – Direct from the Beijing Games where he won a record eight Gold Medals, world champion swimmer Michael Phelps celebrated his unprecedented achievement with an all-American homecoming parade in his honor at Walt Disney World Resort. In a star-spangled salute amidst confetti and thousands of flag-waving fans in the Magic Kingdom, Phelps was honored for his record-setting wins and for the spirit in which he captivated the world in his quest for Gold. The 23-year-old from Baltimore beamed as he rode through the park alongside Mickey Mouse, waving to fans who chanted his name.  Magic Kingdom guests joined in “America’s Homecoming Parade” for the swimmer who broke records in each event he entered in [...]

Aug 29, 2008     Comments Off
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