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CHAPTERS
00:00 Stage 89 Replay - stage89.com/stream
00:35 Opening
01:07 Thank you for Stage 89! Watch the replay: stage89.com/stream
01:55 New Tower of Terror Inspired Shirt from Carousel of Products (wdwnt.link/tiptop)
04:51 Dates Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024
05:20 New Costumes for Mickey & Minnie, DescenDANCE Party, and More Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024
07:05 First Look at Merchandise for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Walt Disney World
07:38 Dates Announced for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
08:12 Be Our Guest Vacations - beourguestvacations.com/wdwnt
08:42 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash and Disneyland Halloween Merchandise
09:12 2024 Disney Halloween Merchandise to Include Minnie Mouse Pumpkin, Haunted Mansion Apparel, and More
10:10 New Halloween on the High Seas Costumes Revealed for Mickey, Minnie, and Donald on Disney Cruise Line
10:43 Souvenir Mugs, Decor, and More for Haunted Mansion Parlor Bar on Disney Treasure Cruise Ship
13:41 ‘Smellephants on Parade’ Debuts at Magic Kingdom
15:00 TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom Finally Cleaned
15:32 Tinker Bell Meet & Greet Signs Removed from Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom
16:25 Orange Bird Bus Debuts at Walt Disney World
16:59 Horseback Riding at Disney’s Fort Wilderness to Be Unavailable Most Days Until Further Notice
17:43 DVC Rental Store - dvcrentalstore.com/wdwnt
18:38 Disneyland Rumored to be Replacing Bride and Physical Hitchhiking Ghosts Mirror Effect in Haunted Mansion
19:58 Tom's Thoughts on the Projection Hitchhiking Ghosts
21:04 Big Al Statue with MagicBand+ Interaction Installed at Disney California Adventure
22:44 Trying 2024 Pixar Fest and May the 4th Food
23:19 New Concept Art, Activity Details, & Full Map for Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
27:26 Closer Look at Merchandise for Disney Cruise Line’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
29:43 Full Guide to Food & Beverage at Disney Cruise Line’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
31:37 Disneyland Paris to Add ‘Up’ Scene to Storybook Land Canal Boats
32:51 The History of Le Pays des Contes de Fées
34:16 Sign-off
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[@Floridapanthers2020]

You guys really captured with stage 89 how Walt Disney Imagineering and the people inside the Walt Disney company are more than just coworkers but a big happy family. In my opinion that is so important how they not only captured so many peoples life but also their lives. Thank you guys for this hopefully you can do this again but with a different park.

[@CaliforniaDreamin.]

I always get nervous when Disney touches the classic attractions… praying for the bride and hitchhikers!

[@RetroFett]

So glad they cleaned TRON! Central Florida's hot / wet / humid weather is HARD on outdoor attractions with mold and rust. Disney probably needs power wash to attraction at least once per month to avoid such buildup.

[@koopa159]

Man I hope this Big Al statue is a tease that the bears could find a home somewhere in Grizzly Peak. It would be a great throw back win if included in the new expansions that were teased.

[@neko-chan6145]

Stage 89 was a special, amazing event. I was blown away. I was glad to watch using the streaming ticket. Thank you to all your guests!! They make Disney special. The high ticket price of disney is kind of justified when I hear about all the research and development, detail and time that went into the park and rides’ creation. Thank you for your teams’s hard work and yours too putting on this event.

[@disneywisebear]

22:40 Country bears would be a great addition to DCA.

[@BHStudios01]

17:11 We were talking about that on FB a few days ago, many people are thinking it MIGHT be the staff area getting a MUCH needed refurbishment. That would affect the stables being open, since said stables are near the staff area, and they don’t want to cause stress for the horses. Which, if that’s the case, yay that they’re taking into consideration the health and safety of the horses. 💜🐴

[@MathieuLeblanc1991]

I love Hollie’s work, got numerous art commissions from her for years. One of my favorites is Darkwing Duck reading a pile of comic books

[@craigsvonkin4421]

Thank you,Tom, and all of the WDWNT team, and thanks to Bob Weis and all of the Imagineers for such an informative and wonderful event. I learned a lot about the design and building of the Studios park.

[@QuatroAtYale]

"Also, old guests like us." The realization that we are mortal is important. Also, the realization that we are weird. Good work, Tom.

[@michellee1190]

"Con Drop" is real, glad to hear Stage 89 went well. Can't wait to watch the replays!

[@janalamarca8980]

Stage 89 was just amazing!! It literally made my whole weekend. Although streaming from my home near Disneyland, I felt like I was at Cooperstown or Canton when listening to all of the great stories. The love and respect in the room between the WDI/WED team members and the audience was palpable. Loved it sooo much! The only thing I am sad about is the 30 day streaming limit. I understand the reasoning, but I was hoping to save some of the panels to rewatch on a tough day. Thank you so much, Tom and Co! Also, love theTipTop club shirt! Wish it was also in women’s sizes and I would buy it for sure.

[@fifthrider]

Thank you for the coverage of the Haunted Mansion plans. Rolly was always my favorite imagineer, by far. He lived close to me, I had the opportunity to meet him several times before he passed, including visiting a short-term gallery display of some of his art pieces. Seeing that melted bust of him is beyond words.

[@FLgurl100]

AMEN TO THAT EARLIER PARADE TIME 🙌🏼👏🏼

[@doctorfeelgood3329]

A whole hearted endorsement to watch the 2 day stream of Stage 89; if you have any bit of interest in the history of MGM/Hollywood studios, do yourself a favor and watch these legends and masters of their craft!!

[@kirstenlavergne7748]

Great job modeling the shirt!!! Loved the news as always.

[@MELFREES55]

"BRAVO".. Stage 89 Event Was GREAT ! ~~ Super Stories From These Talented People !! ~~ Well Done Sir ! ~~ Well Done !!!!!!!

[@ttintagel]

Hooray for a clean Tron! Persistence can help!

[@metallicnole4514]

Haunted mansion is still one of my favorite dark rides

[@dazblue5515]

It is my favourite - hands down... Pirates second.

[@hgelle5342]

​@@dazblue5515I don't like the Haunted Mansion ride. It's scary😨, it's based on the same name of the two "Haunted Mansion🎞" movies🎬, I've never seen them at the movies🎬in years, and my favorite ride at the Magic Kingdom🏰is, The Runaway Train at Thunder Mountain.🚂⛰️My family👨‍👩‍👧‍👦and I always like to go to that ride for years, and it brings back a lot of memories, too.

[@jgkidd82]

I want to say that I'm glad that WDWNT cares enough to arrange for special events like Studio 89, EPCOT's 40th Anniversary, and the Golden Jamboree. Imo, you did way more than Disney has done for anniversaries and I appreciate that. I also like the TOT shirt. Glad to hear that Gertie is shipping soon! You still have Fantasy Springs to look forward to, Tom!

[@francisnguyen6349]

Thanks for your uploading this video.

[@vectorwolf]

Honestly, I think they need to just reskin Grizzly River Run to Country Bears,and have their shenanigans all along the ride path. It'd be like Big Thunder only you'd actually have enough time to look at everything.

[@drawwing]

The Country Bears have been seen hanging around Grizzly River Run for years. It's also worth mentioning that the Bathrooms at the Hungry Bear in Critter Country as still themed to Country Bear Jamboree. The costumed characters seem to randomly pop up from time to time in DCA and DL

[@marshallgrayson]

The fact that Lighthouse Point doesn’t have a “Cookies Three” restaurant is a CRIME 😭

[@drewchaboo719]

Thank you for having me here

[@hauntsandamusements]

I'm excited for a new Constance but why would they get rid of the physical Hitchhiking Ghosts? The mirror effect is so much better at Disneyland than Walt Disney World.

[@DimitriyMykhaylovDisneyFan]

I Really Wish Disney took Criticism from those who watched HalloWishes and Brought Back this Classic Halloween Show instead of Having it Replaced with Mickey's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.

[@disneywisebear]

20:56 Constance is my least favorite part of the Haunted Mansion in general. So I’m glad to hear they might be removing it, hopefully bigger and better.

[@meanderingmouse]

I assume they are going to tender to Lookout to save money on docking infrastructure. That mixed with the extended trek to and from the beach looks like a significant undertaking.

[@michellee1190]

I walked past that Big Al statue and did a double take! I was like, "There's no way Tom doesn't already know about this." But I didn't see anything online about it until later! I coulda scooped y'all! Ah well. It's a cute statue. Also, those food reviews were very helpful for us last week. Thank you for that again.

[@MrAaronVenn]

UGH don't touch the Haunted Mansion mirrors Disneyland. I can do effects like that in a Snapchat filter at home.

[@joshridgway7302]

My wish for this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash is to have King Magnifico to make an appearance

[@JunkieRemix]

I had to miss stage 89 since I had work but I’m sure it was fun

[@monorail4252]

Florida rest stops at the entry into the state used to provide fresh squeezed orange juice. Feel "Orange Bird" a relic of the 80s and 90s outside of Disney World.

[@ttintagel]

That first family road trip from New York to Florida in the 89s was so exciting. We stopped at roadside farmstands on the way and got fresh citrus like we'd never seen at home, and then we got to the Magic Kingdom and saw the life-sized Orange Bird! It was awesome.

[@TrolleyTroubles10527]

They still do!

[@dwayitis]

It’s sad to see all the cute things that we are so used to seeing over the years, but we have to realize … time is marching on. We old school fanatics are getting old. Trends change and so does show biz technology. What was relevant for us 20-30 yrs ago, no longer applies to the new younger fans. Even Walt said Disneyland would be in state of becoming and changing. It’s inevitable. Just be glad we have seen the parks evolves for better or worst. I appreciate they’re not sitting stagnant.

[@themeparkcheetah]

Tom it was good to see you at Hollywood Studios on Wednesday thanks for the magnet

[@ttintagel]

The cruise ship character costumes are awesome, esp. the Spiderduck.

[@ItzAdrian02]

I really hope for country bears to come back, this time at grizzly peak, its dca's bear country and makes thematic sense, should take over redwood creeks land and could just have 1 theater but just with more seating.

[@ttintagel]

In general I dislike pay-to-play extras in the parks, but that Big Al statue is awesome.

[@Rebecca_Dolan]

Tom can add model to his resume!

[@t_cheating8239]

Tom, you are a top model!! You make me want to buy what you are wearing!!

[@SlytherinReviews]

The Captian was killed by the Serien

[@frankcarney4882]

We rode the haunted mansion at DW yesterday and we thought the hitchhiker scene got better

[@jarrettc7215]

Tracking of crabs….i thought this was a family island. Man I miss the Thursday show BS :)

[@eriksorg190]

Buddy's so pissed he can't get Roosevelt

[@WDWNT]

What?

[@hgelle5342]

​@@WDWNTWait, what?

[@Mike__B]

Yay! More Oogie Boogie nights... aka more days Disney kicks out guests earlier than usual while still charging them the same admission price. I will say I am happy that they may be updated the interior of the Haunted Mansion, I would hate that they closed it down for all of this time just so they can make a new place for all the people to wait in line Lightning Lane guests walk right onto the ride, oh yeah and a gift shop too.

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

Welcome foolish mortals to the Haunted Mansion

[@imtired1696]

BRUNO 😂

[@lizciampa]

I ordered a Gertie plush a long time ago. It never arrived. 😢

[@WDWNT]

They haven’t shipped yet

[@hgelle5342]

This is the most interesting video📹I've ever seen.

[@monorail4252]

May 6 is the revenge of the 6th

[@drawwing]

woah, did Disney fire all of the artist who know how to paint?

[@jimbo0715]

Well - the MNSSHP is off the table this year - they have officially priced me out - it is $752 for us this year.

[@ChunkychunHealy]

They said it’s $119-$199!

[@jimbo0715]

@@ChunkychunHealy wow - insane.

[@ChunkychunHealy]

@@jimbo0715 well, you just got to make the best of it!

[@drawwing]

Wait Why would Disney replace the Hitchhiking ghosts at the end of the ride in Disneyland!!! They work perfectly. The CGI Hitchhiking Ghosts look terrible in Florida. Can we please create a campaign to save the original Hitchhiking Ghosts of Disneyland

[@jarrettc7215]

Also PLEASE make a PAT, CMON!shirt or magnet. for carousel of products.

[@WDWNT]

A what

[@jarrettc7215]

Tom did an impression of his dad leaving the show Thursday. “Pat c’mon”.

[@thelostant]

They will dumb down that lighthouse point menu in less than a year

[@WDWNT]

I don’t think it’s that crazy to begin with…

[@thelostant]

@@WDWNTi will bet you that tower of terror shirt. If you win i will stop telling kids under 12 the great movie ride was overrated

[@monorail4252]

Hope none of the smellephants smell like toast...

[@ttintagel]

As a person with perfume allergies, I just hope the scents aren't TOO strong.

[@monorail4252]

@ttintagel missed the joke that a smelling toast might be a sign of a stroke

[@ttintagel]

@@monorail4252 No, I got it.

[@Nonfiction79]

I was like #777!!!

[@mutecryptid]

Constance better be back at reopening 😢😡 prefer a not as a projection though.

[@ttintagel]

Constance's technology has been a disappointment from the beginning. I probably wouldn't hate the character if the projection had ever worked as well as it was intended to. Maybe if they fix it, I'll come to like her.

[@ChrissyDee3]

“Rush out, Gush Out”?? Hmmmm 🙈🙉

[@michellee1190]

(SPOILER OF PARIS STORYBOOK BOATS) /cry

[@mafalda594]

This Halloween season? It's the beginning of May.

[@WDWNT]

No one said that’s now

[@mafalda594]

@@WDWNT I understand Disney is referring to the halloween party dates when they say this halloween season. My surprise is that they're talking about it in May already, and with a lot of detailed information. Seems too early to me, any hype would probably have died down by the time the party debuts. Also, it just makes it feel like time goes by even faster.

[@ChunkychunHealy]

@@mafalda594 You haters will never succeed in anything or achieve anything!

[@djkoeib]

Can we stop with the tie dye and have plain shirts. Give us options

[@JohnB-oo6uj]

The Country Bears are just dumb. It’s dated and needs to go away. You’ll get over it. There are plenty of real world issues that are more important than an attraction at a theme park.

[@WDWNT]

You know this is a theme park channel and not CNN, right?

[@drawwing]

Did you accidentally watch this video 22 minutes or are you just one of those people that wants everything to be rebooted and replaced every few years.