Your mission if you choose to accept it: You have 36 hours to cover all four Walt Disney World Theme parks and Down Town Disney. Mission Accepted, here are the results.
Interesting Photos taken in and around Walt Disney World July 1-2 2015. Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Downtown Disney.
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Starting on the Walkway from the Contemporary Resort headed to Magic Kingdom. How can you not snap a picture of the monorail overhead?
No Selfie Sticks – basically if you have any type of extension pole designed to hold above your head and take pictures of yourself, security will be happy to hold it for you for the day.
Quick stop in Casey’s Corner… Cheese Sauce has been replaced by Mayo? Yep, it’s gone – and NOT available. The only place that still has it is Pecos Bills on as part of the nachos – NOT on the fixings bar.
New Hub looks fantastic
Little Orange Bird at the new Sunshine Tree Terrace Location – which was Aloha Isle… I’m confused – wheres my map.
The New Adventureland restaurant. This picture taken from the bridge from the hub to liberty square looking away from castle. When you walk into adventure land, the building on the right, where a meet and greet was and pixie hollow is completely behind walls. This will be a great addition!!
Castle looks great as always – you can just see the tops of walls on the left and right of the castle. The expansion isn’t quite finished.. The castle stage show is taking a break while they finish
Over in tomorrow land, Buzz Light year Space ranger spin – Buzz is behind a curtain..
I still got it…. 999,999 on buzz, what the trick? Check out my video. https://youtu.be/7oJ-hwOg4GY
By Disney Standards, not much Inside-Out merchandise – a few thinks including the mug in the emporium. Same mug is at Mouse Gear
Hopping a boat to Poly, the plan was to hit trader Sams, but it closes at Midnight – who knew? now you do 😉
Lets head to Animal Kingdom…
Talk about a bottle neck – walls on both sides of the bridge to Discovery Island and the Tree of Life. Wall starts after “Wilderness Explorers” that is open – and a must do if you have little ones.
Animal Kingdom Construction.
More Animal Kingdom Construction.
Creature Comforts is out from behind walls – Animal Kingdoms new Starbucks – This marks a Starbucks in every Florida Disney Theme Park with multiple locations DowntownDisney Springs)-
Creature Comforts is is now Starbucks
Specialty Cupcakes available at Creature Comforts
New Animal Kingdom #StarbucksMug
Theming is beautiful when the walls come down – this is the new Lion King theater, opened earlier this year
The New Harambe Marketplace is open, this picture is taken from the ‘Exit” of Kilimanjaro Safaris. The openness of the new marketplace welcomes you to exit via a new pathway on the other side of traffic. Great addition, Great Theming.
The Harambe Market includes: “Inspired African-style ribs, chicken, sausages, corn dogs and African Wine and Beer.”
The Harambe Market includes: “Inspired African-style ribs, chicken, sausages, corn dogs and African Wine and Beer.”
The Harambe Market includes: “Inspired African-style ribs, chicken, sausages, corn dogs and African Wine and Beer.”
The Harambe Market includes: “Inspired African-style ribs, chicken, sausages, corn dogs and African Wine and Beer.”
The Harambe Market includes: “Inspired African-style ribs, chicken, sausages, corn dogs and African Wine and Beer.”
The Harambe Market “Kabobs”
The Harambe Market “Famous Sausages”
The Harambe Market – Lots of theme
The Harambe Market “Sausage Menu”
The Harambe Market “Grill Menu”
The Harambe Market “Drinks”
The Harambe Market “Guest House and Internet Café”
Inside the Sweet Shop – No Poop – but lots of other options.
Inside the Sweet Shop – No Poop – but lots of other options.
The Sweet Shop connects to the previous merchandise location.
“Rivers of Light” Construction continues – walls all around the logon – you can see construction on the bridges.
More Animal Kingdom Construction Walls
“Rivers of Light” Construction continues – walls all around the logon – you can see construction on the bridges.
“Rivers of Light” Construction continues – Found a gap in the fence.. expedition Everest is directly behind me in this picture
Construction walls in Dinoland.
Surprise Pin Boards out… Distracting guests away from construction walls
“Rivers of Light” Construction continues – walls all around the logon – you can see construction on the bridges.
Lots of activity happening at Animal Kingdom
Tree of life pin board –
A look at Avitarland from the parking lot
Lets head to Epcot
Quick stop at the Art of Disney – Why not?
Love window shopping and taking pictures in Art of Disney at Epcot.
More Puzzles at Art of Disney
Quick stop at Mouse Gear – Again – Why not? New Hats.
Limited amount of Inside-Out Merchandise at Mouse Gear
Limited amount of Inside-Out Merchandise at Mouse Gear (This is the other side of the same rack)
Crain behind imagination – That’s new Sorin’ Construction.
It’s not Flower and Garden but it’s still beautiful
Walls between Mexico and Norway – lots of activity but nothing to see yet.
Great Photo in China
I get a little disappointed walking world showcase when it’s not an event… So much space! longing for the German Bier Garden.
The bier garden my not be out, but I can still get a Grapefruit beer at the cart.
American Garden Theater – “American Music” moved in and Voices of Liberty are back inside. That didn’t last long..
More empty space around world showcase
Quick boat ride to Boardwalk..
and a walk over to Hollywood Studios
Summer 2015 – Hollywood Studios has been frozen!
Frozen Summer Fun and Times Guides at Hollywood Studios
Frozen Fun banners all along Hollywood Blve, and sunset
The Screens that where part of Star Wars Weekends have made their way around the park. Two are at the corner of Hollywood and sunset, the new information boards.
Olaf’s Summer Cool Down – The Osborne Lights snow machines have made their way to the front of the park – and Olaf makes it snow!!!
Olaf’s Mug – complete with blue ice
Starbucks has lots of Studios Mugs #StarbucksMug
Frozen Summer Fun “Let it Go” – that was too easy
Frozen Summer Fun on Sunset
Villains in Vogue on Sunset is now “Reel Vogue” – they still have some villains merchandise, but have many other items.
Villains in Vogue on Sunset is now “Reel Vogue” – they still have some villains merchandise, but have many other items.
The “Frozen” Royal Welcome parade happens twice a day – The Parade Stops for a show (Weather Permitting).. Where have I seen those floats before?
The “Frozen” Royal Welcome parade happens twice a day – The Parade Stops for a show (Weather Permitting).. Where have I seen those floats before?
The “Frozen” Royal Welcome parade happens twice a day – The Parade Stops for a show (Weather Permitting).. Where have I seen those floats before?
The “Frozen” Royal Welcome parade happens twice a day – The Parade Stops for a show (Weather Permitting).. Where have I seen those floats before?
The “Frozen” Royal Welcome parade happens twice a day – The Parade Stops for a show (Weather Permitting).. Where have I seen those floats before?
Frozen Fever – the animated short is being shown in the ABC Sound Studio
Frozen Merchandise is available – EVERYWHERE!
Frozen Merchandise is available – EVERYWHERE!
“Theater of the Stars” is now “The Hyperion Theater” and the new home to “The First Time in Forever” Frozen sing along
“Theater of the Stars” is now “The Hyperion Theater” and the new home to “The First Time in Forever” Frozen sing along
#FrozenSummer hashtag is in big use
Hollywood Brown Derby outside lounge. This was a temporary bar during star wars weekends, now it’s much bigger. “And empty”
Frozen Summer Beverages
The Premium Package features VIP Parade Viewing, Fastpass to the sing alone and fireworks dessert party.
The Great Movie Ride Photo Opp
The Great Movie Ride Photo Opp
Inside Out in the Animation Courtyard
Quick Stop for lunch… Yes Please!! Anyone know where this is?
Frozen Summer Fun stage – Exactly the same as the Star Wars Weekend Stage –
Specialty Cupcakes and Finally – A boba Fett Stein (Which is free fountain drink refuels)
Inside the Hyperion Theater for the sing alone. Remember the screen used in the Theater of the Stars for Star Wars Weekend? It’s now inside the Hyperion Theater and looks outstanding.
Inside the Hyperion Theater for the sing alone. Remember the screen used in the Theater of the Stars for Star Wars Weekend? It’s now inside the Hyperion Theater and looks outstanding.
Inside the Hyperion Theater for the sing alone. Remember the screen used in the Theater of the Stars for Star Wars Weekend? It’s now inside the Hyperion Theater and looks outstanding.
Inside the Hyperion Theater for the sing alone. Remember the screen used in the Theater of the Stars for Star Wars Weekend? It’s now inside the Hyperion Theater and looks outstanding.
The Frozen Premium Package Dessert Package
The Frozen Premium Package Dessert Package
Quick trip to the Animation Building – which we recently learned will be closing for good July 12, 2015
The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
The Last Coming Attractions posters – The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
Inside Out props featured in the animation building – the last movie to be featured – but it didn’t make the cut for the film – Big Hero 6 is still in the attraction.
Inside-Out Concept art in the Animation Building. The Last Coming Attractions posters – The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
Inside-Out Concept art in the Animation Building. The Last Coming Attractions posters – The Magic of Disney Animation – Building will be closing for good July 12, 2015!
While the original, “Robin Williams & Walter Cronkite” is the classic, over the years I found myself liking “The Chinese Hot Dog”
The Magic of Disney Animation – a closer look at the Animators desk – Good bye old Friend.
The Magic of Disney Animation – a closer look at the Animators desk – Good bye old Friend.
The Magic of Disney Animation – a closer look at the Animators desk – Good bye old Friend.
Good Bye Old Friend! Closed July 12, 2015
The Magic of Disney Animation – a closer look at the Animators desk – Good bye old Friend.
Animation Academy – Good Bye Old Friend
“Bing Bong”
Lot’s of Miles from Tomorrowland Merchandise
Frozen Summer – “Stop”
New Mugs in Mickey’s of Hollywood
New Mugs in Mickey’s of Hollywood
An Old Mug in Mickey’s of Hollywood – Get your hat before it’s gone…
When you finish your coffee you can be reminded of the sorcerers hat every time!
A wet Hollywood Studios – Fireworks and Fantastic “Rained Out” –
Downtown Disney Construction continues – this is the pedestrian bridge from the Partner Resorts to Downtwon
A look at the “Bus” lane on resort boulevard from the parking garage.
another shot of the Pedestrian Bridge
From the parking garage over the walls
Spring 2016 – the end results will be incredible.
Demolitation
The Hanger – Indy jones themed bar is getting close
Paradaso 37 is behind walls
Getting ready for a big day at the boat house
Raglen Road is almost lost in the sea of construction walls.
Spring 2016 – lots to finish first..
Blue Prints!! and I don’t have my good lens!!!
The Second Parking Garage behind T-Rex
Lady and the Tramp Topiary’s from Flower and Garden provide a photo opp near T-Rex
Looking across the lagoon you can get an idea of what the finished product will look like
New Parking Garage between Lego and World of Disney
Another Flower and Garden Topiary Downtown
A look across the bridge from Rain Forest
Disney Springs
Heavy Construction underway all hours of the day
A look at the Ramp from resort blvd directly into the parking garage, construction has also started on the ramp from I4/Epcot Blvd
Sam has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1986. The spark from those early trips lead to an interest in the "How" and "Why" behind Disney Parks and Resorts and the thrill of discovering the history of how we got here today. That History is still being written. In addition to participating on The Disney Nerds Podcast you can find blogs at www.samsdisneydiary.com
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