DLR/TSMM Update

WDWNT Author on June 9, 2008

MasterGracey on MiceChat has put up a lovely photo update, which mainly covers Toy Story Midway Mania, but also has a few other things in it. Also, Mouseketeer on MiceChat posted a TSMM update, with a few more pictures. So let’s start with the non-TSMM related pictures:


While the Guided Tour Garden is closed for refurbishment, tour groups will meet at the Guided Tours building


A signing for the new Mark VII Monorail poster was held this past Sunday at the Disneyana Shop


The It’s a Small World Top Shoppe is now also behind tarps


The fire truck has returned to Toontown, looking as bright & shinny as ever!

Now let’s move onto the Toy Story Midway Mania pictures:


A look inside the queue building


The loading area


The start of the ride


The end of the ride


The exit stairs

Finally, Mouseketeer has a few pictures inside the ride itself:


The layout of the ride as seen from a Cast Member computer… You can find a bigger version of this picture here!

Many more pictures are available at the 2 links in the beginning of this post!

MintCrocodile’s Midway Mania Update

WDWNT Author on June 8, 2008

I’d like to welcome MintCrocodile to Disneyland News Today as our new Official Photographer. Whenever I’m not at Disneyland to cover the latest happenings, I’m sure Mint will be!

His first update for us shows a little bit more of Toy Story Midway Mania:


As previously reported, the attraction is now out from behind walls, & is open to Cast Members only


A lovely detailed (but walled-off) area on the exit balcony of the attraction


A close up of the miniature Midway Games play-set (the entrance to the actual ride itself, in full size of course)


And Mr. Potato Head came in this box


Some lovely merchandise featuring this graphic is available in the Midway Mercantile


While the queue might look a little plain in comparison to the WDW version, it still is amazingly detailed!


These posters are in the queue for the attraction


They advertise each of the separate games in the ride


This isn’t a game, but rather a clever hinting at surprise points you can score on the ride


The following couple of posters show other hints at game-play


Mint had a chance to the to ride the attraction…


… And he got the top score of the day!

For more pictures of Toy Story Midway Mania, check out MintCrocodile’s SmugMug page!

And the Walls Came Down!!

WDWNT Author on June 5, 2008

Late last night the walls covering Toy Story Midway Mania came down. The new attraction at Disney’s California Adventure is now visible. Mr Potato Head is also uncovered and is operating. We should have pictures later tonight or tomorrow.

Stay tuned for more information regarding Toy Story Midway Mania!!

Midway Mania Walls Coming Down Completely?

WDWNT Author on June 3, 2008

According to some of our sources, the Toy Story Midway Mania construction walls will be coming down completely this upcoming Wednesday, revealing the queue, loading area, & Mr. Potato Head to everyone. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the attraction will be open, or open to all guests, but the walls should be down on Wednesday!

MouseTimes DCA Picture Update

WDWNT Author on May 28, 2008

Let’s take a look at some various things going on at Disney’s California Adventure from the latest DLR Update on MouseTimes:


The Hot Dog Hut by the Sun Wheel is now open


“We Have the Best of the Wurst!”


A look at the Toy Story Midway Mania queue


A look inside the attraction’s exit


The new Paradise Pier/Toy Story Midway Mania cast member costumes

Dateline Disneyland Picture Update

WDWNT Author on May 23, 2008

Let’s take a look at some various things going on through-out the Disneyland Resort from this week’s Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge:

The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage exit waterfall rock-work is almost finished


Inside Innoventions, the VMK arcade games have been switched over to Pirates of the Caribbean Online & Disney’s ToonTown Online


A new sign has been put up at the entrance to the Golden Vine Winery, that is the same, minus Seasons of the Vine


For some unknown reason, a light or projector has been placed atop Don Tomas’, & is directed towards the Toy Story Midway Mania marquee


The Disneyland: Then, Now, & Forever book has been updated with a new cover, & a page for both the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage & Toy Story Midway Mania

MintCrocodile’s DLR Update

WDWNT Author on May 23, 2008

Our friend MintCrocodile has some great pictures of the Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries (which debuted today), & a couple of things from DCA that I want to highlight here:


A look at the special guide-map for this event


Various “hidden secrets” in the Jungle Cruise & the Indiana Jones Adventure


A special picture opportunity has been set up


The Secret of the Stone Tiger show has replaced Aladdin’s Oasis


Another show with Indy & some bad guy takes place in the streets of Adventureland


Quickly moving over to DCA… The Sunshine Plaza Fountain is now back in operation


The second food stand by Toy Story Midway Mania is the be the Hot Dog Hut

You can find plenty more of MintCrocodile’s wonderful pictures at his SmugMug page!

5/9/08 Walt Disney World Update

WDWNT Author on May 21, 2008

WDWNT was at the Walt Disney World Resort the weekend of May 9th, & as usual, we snapped some lovely pictures. Here are a few of them:

Here’s the Build Your Own Lightsaber stand at the Once Upon a Toy store in Downtown Disney.

A look inside the newly refurbished Wolfgang Puck Express at Downtown Disney.

A look at the track layout for Toy Story Midway Mania.

Everyone’s a Winner!

WDWNT Author on May 17, 2008

While this isn’t really news, I thought I would share with you all, this pristine quality image of the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction poster:

Mr. Potato Head Goes to Disney Parks

WDWNT Author on May 14, 2008

I advise y’all to check out the latest Official Disneyland Resort Vidcast. This latest vidcast takes a look at the new Mr. Potato Head audio-animatronic in Toy Story Midway Mania:

In this video podcast we “peel” back the curtain and watch Walt Disney Imagineers “whip up” a 5-foot version of the popular childhood toy, “Mr. Potato Head.” The famous spud will welcome guests into the new attraction, “Toy Story Mania!,” set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in May, and at Disney’s California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in June.

You can find this, & many other episodes of the Official DLR Podcast here!