WDWNT “Spanning The World” 3/21/08

WDWNT Author on March 21, 2008

I want to take this time to welcome in a new weekly addition to WDW News Today, “Spanning the World”, where we will take a look at some minor news bites from both Walt Disney World and the other Disney Parks around the world, as well as preview this week’s WDW News Today Podcast (Which in case you didn’t know, we record on Friday evenings). Be sure to stay tuned for this update every Friday afternoon!!! Now on with a very short Edition #1:

-WDW Annual Passholders can now get a very special discounted Disney Dining Plan:

Save up to 30% per person on dining with a Disney Dining Plan, available with these new Room & Dining Packages for Passholders. There are two meal plans offered, Disney Dining Plan and Disney Deluxe Dining Plan, with dining choices at over 100 locations.
The new Room and Dining Packages for Passholders provide accommodations at a choice of Disney Resort hotels and a Disney Dining Plan that includes meals and snacks at over 100 select restaurants throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Enjoy a variety of cuisine choices and save up to 30% on dining!
Save up to 20% on wine at participating restaurants when you add the optional Disney Wine & Dine Plan to your package. The Wine & Dine Plan provides one bottle of wine per room for each night of your stay from a designated wine list. It can be added to any package that includes dining. Certain select wines may require the use of two entitlements.

-For some reason, the new Pixar Play Parade running at Disney’s California Adventure is not running this weekend. Apparently, something went wrong during the parade’s last performance and the next time the parade will perform is unknown. You may want to follow Disneyland News Today as more information becomes available on this.

-This week’s edition of the WDW News Today podcast is going to feature discussion on many Walt Disney World happenings and rumors, as well as many special segments. Among those segments, Adam Roth will explain some of the newest additions to Innoventions at Epcot, we will discuss counter-service dining locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we will go back to the future to discuss the history of the Cirlclevision Theater in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.

News & Notes From Mickey Monitor

WDWNT Author on February 10, 2008

Here are some notable news bites from the annual passholder publication, The Mickey Monitor:

-In Toy Story Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, vehicles will make full stops at various booths, giving guests a little more time to experience each of the attractions various shooting games.

-As stated a few months ago, some of the Toy Story Mania attraction’s show scenes will feature special effects that are activated as you hit various targets, such as blasts of air and water.

-Dates for Annual Passholder previews of Toy Story Mania should be announced soon. Stay tuned to WDW News Today for more information.

-Annual Passholders can purchase discount tickets and get VIP fireworks seating during some upcoming Pirate and Princess Parties at the Magic Kingdom by going to disneyworld.com/passholder

-Using four vouchers in the Mickey Monitor, passholders can pick up a set of four special lithographs made just for them at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.

Anaheim GardenWalk Blooms With Special Offers for Passholders

WDWNT Author on January 1, 1970

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can now receive some pretty good discounts at select Anaheim GardenWalk stores and restaurants:

Take your pick of some great offers just for Annual Passholders at Anaheim GardenWalk! Simply show your valid Annual Passport* and enjoy special savings at these participating locations:

Shopping

Fresh Produce: 25% off total purchase
Goodies USA: 10% off
G-Stage: 10% off
Harley-Davidson of Anaheim: 10% off
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics: Free bath comb or bubble bar with any purchase (through May 30, 2009)
Lux/Aveda Salon & Spa: $5.00 off any $50.00 or more Aveda purchase
Madison & Co. Fine Jewelers: 15% off
Momotree: 10% off all regularly priced items
OC Cellular Accessories: 30% off all phone accessories
O’Neill: 10% off
Rami Accessories: 15% off
Retrospect: 10% off
Runway 5: 15% off
Tommy Bahama: Free gift with any purchase
White House/Black Market: 10% off (cannot be combined with any promotional offer)

Dining

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: 10% off (excludes alcohol and merchandise)
California Pizza Kitchen: 20% off total bill (excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity)
Cinnabon: 10% off
Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory: 10% off
Johnny Rockets: 20% off total bill
Marble Slab Creamery: 10% off
McCormick & Schmicks: 10% off food (not applicable on previously discounted items)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: 15% off store-made products; 10% off all other purchases
San Sai Japanese Grill: 10% off
Sertino’s Coffee Café: 10% off entire bill

Entertainment

300 Anaheim: $5.00 games + complimentary shoe rentals (excludes Friday through Saturdays and holidays)
CinemaFusion™ 14 Theatre: $2.00 off all evening admission (excludes special events)

For operating hours and directions, visit www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.