We know New Fantasyland is stunning during the day, but just wait until you see the incredible lighting and ambiance at night. We take a video tour of New Fantasyland at night, including a look inside the stunning ballroom at the Be Our Guest Restaurant, in our latest video:

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth has been all over the Disney Parks this weekend. Here are some assorted photos (that don’t include his 400 from New Fantasyland) he took at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom shirts available at Sir Mickey’s Work continues on the restrooms going in at the old Skyway site Yankee Trader still behind tarps Weird… Rock-work appearing FastPass Plus still installed at Haunted Mansion The Magic Kingdom is getting ready for RFID park entry We believe that the purpose of the steel truss at the park entrance is a test for a new possible exit Cast members have been routing guests leaving the park through wider gates in the center and counting off [...]

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth was on the scene for a soft opening of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom earlier today, so get ready for an exhaustive look at Gaston’s Tavern, Bonjour Village Gifts, Ariel’s Grotto, Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid, and Scuttle’s Scavenger Hunt in photos: We begin with a popcorn cart! We know this is what you waited for… A nearby seating area One permanent looking wall on the Mine Train side Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid Amazing… The details are stunning We know… Cool sign A full color Ariel on the front of a shipwreck The backside of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ariel’s Grotto had a 20 minute wait Not [...]

We have over 400 photos coming up shortly, but first enjoy this video of Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid from the soft opening of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom earlier today:

We are pleased to announce the release of issue 18 of WDWNT: The Magazine.  It’s that time of year when the kids are returning to school, and the Orlando locals are returning to the parks.  At WDWNT: The Magazine, we like to spend this time of year reminiscing about the past and then thinking about the future. In this issue of the magazine we gaze through the hazy filter of yesteryear to look back at the Aladdin that never was, tales from a number of Jungle Cruise skippers, and the Hoop Dee Doo Revue.  Then it’s straight on to the future as we look at what is in the pipeline for Pixar, part 3 of our Aulani review, and the [...]

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom and Epcot on Tuesday and he has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: A strange large canopy has appeared near the Magic Kingdom turnstiles… Not sure if it is RFID related or for something else… Magic Carpets of Aladdin is open while some exterior work is being done The Yankee Trader is still behind tarps A view of the new walkway and restroom area from the front of the Haunted Mansion A look at the former Skyway site Princess Fairytale Hall construction The Crow’s Nest is still behind walls Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom shirts are now available and they offer aid in the playing of the game! [...]

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen checked-out the new Pete’s Silly Sideshow meet and greet in Storybook Circus in the Magic Kingdom on Friday an has plenty of photos to share with us of the experience, so let’s check it out: The entrance leads to two queues, one for Minnie and Daisy, another for Goofy and Donald A giant Pete serves as a gateway, a great nod to the glory days of Coney Island The graphics help guests understand the backstory Madame Daisy Fortuna Great details Minnie Magnifique! These dogs have appeared in various Minnie Mouse cartoons over the years The Astounding Donaldo The Great Goofini The queue is well-decorated as well

Our own Justin Heyman was lucky enough to take part in a play-test of the new Enchanted Tales with Belle attraction in New Fantasyland a few weeks ago. Lucky for us, he has a video of the entire experience to share with us: It is important to note that what you see in the video is not the finished product and the attraction may change a lot before it officially opens on December 6th.