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Walt Disney World to Test Bluetooth Hotel Room Door Entry Via Cell Phone & MyDisneyExperience App

January 8, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Bluetooth door entry is coming to Walt Disney World Resort Hotel rooms, but it won’t be activated via MagicBand, but rather the MyDisneyExpeirence app and a guest’s cell phone. Guests will soon be able to use their phones to open their hotel room doors at Disney’s Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian Resorts during an upcoming … Read more

VIDEO: Leaked Footage Shows Slinky Dog Dash Coaster in Toy Story Land Being Tested!

January 6, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Some footage has leaked of Disney testing the Slinky Dog Dash coaster in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios late one night, uploaded by Mickey Views: In the footage, we see a full train travel the track for the first time, along with a neat “bouncing spring” effect in Slinky Dog’s tail as he … Read more

Buena Vista Drive Entrance to Hollywood Studios Being Re-Routed Later This Month

January 6, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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To accommodate continuing construction and road work in the Disney’s Hollywood Studios parking lot, a new temporary road and auto plaza will welcome guests from Buena Vista Drive into the park beginning January 18th. Guests driving in should be aware of Lane shifts as early as Monday, January 8th to prepare for the debut of … Read more

Disneyland Shares Details On Overhauls of Dumbo and Horse Drawn Streetcars Beginning Next Week

January 5, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Two original Disneyland attractions will close temporarily beginning January 8th to receive updates. For the first time since 1955, the horse-drawn streetcar track on Main Street U.S.A., will be replaced in its entirety, temporarily pausing the operation of all Main Street, U.S.A. vehicles. Also, Dumbo the Flying Elephant will receive a new queue location for guest … Read more

REVIEW: We Try Dinner, Drinks, and Dessert from The Edison, Now Open at Disney Springs

July 14, 2018January 5, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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A few nights ago, The Edison at Disney Springs (located across the path from STK Orlando in The Landing) soft opened to guests for dinner, so we decided to stop by and try it out. For those unaware of the venue, here’s a brief description from the Disney World website: Experience a clever tribute to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/5/18 (Grand Avenue Completed, Galaxy’s Edge Preview, Toy Story Land, ETC.)

July 26, 2018January 5, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Our first photo report of 2018 brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios… Welcome to Hollywood Work on the new parking entrance for the park continues… A new, bright yellow tram has appeared in the parking lot. Even a dreary, overcast day can seem bright with a little Streetmosphere. The AT-AT popcorn buckets are available any … Read more

BREAKING: The Circle of Life – An Environmental Fable in The Land at Epcot Closing Forever, Possibly Linked to Brazil Pavilion Construction

January 4, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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After over 22 years at Epcot, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable at The Land pavilion will have its final showing on February 3rd, 2018. Disney Performing Arts will take over the space shortly after the closure for student workshops and performances beginning February 9th, 2018. Disney Performing Arts currently holds these workshops and performances … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Look Inside Splitsville Luxury Lanes, Opening Soon in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort

July 14, 2018January 4, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Splitsville Luxury Lanes will be opening its doors soon at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. A lot of progress has been made to the spectacular 40,000-square-foot, two-story venue! The development team is creating a lively, yet comfortable atmosphere for guests of all ages to enjoy. The environment will fuse modern elements with a … Read more

PHOTOS: Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Trading Cards Provide New Details of What Guests Will Find on Batuu in 2019

January 4, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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At Star Wars: Galactic Nights last month at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, some special trading cards were given to guests who attended a panel previewing the 14-acre themed land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park in 2019. The panel can be seen in full below: The cards show concept art for some of the … Read more

Florida Resident Discover Disney 3 & 4-Day Discounted Park Tickets Return for 2018

January 4, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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The Florida Resident Discover Disney 3-Day and 4-Day tickets will be returning to Walt Disney World for 2018 and are on sale now. The tickets themselves are good for 3 or 4-days of visits to Walt Disney World theme parks between January 4th until June 24th, 2018. The 3-day ticket is $159.00 for ages 3 … Read more

Disney World Holding Grand Floridian Resort 30th Anniversary Gala Event This June

January 3, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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On June 30th, 2018, guests are invited to celebrate 30 years of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at the Grand Floridian Resort 30th Anniversary Gala! The ticketed event begins at 7PM and includes live entertainment, epicurean delights from Grand Floridian restaurants of the past and present, an open cocktail bar, and open seating at … Read more

Toy Story Mania Undergoing Track Closures & Full Ride Closures Starting Today To Prepare for Toy Story Land Opening at Hollywood Studios

January 3, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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With Toy Story Midway Mania moving to Toy Story Land in Summer 2018 via a newly rerouted queue and exit, the attraction will need to experience some downtime ahead of the opening of the new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Starting today, the third track of Toy Story Midway Mania (which was added in the … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: The Edison at Disney Springs Opens for New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World

July 14, 2018January 2, 2018

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

The long delayed restaurant and nightclub, The Edison at Disney Springs, opened to the public for a $150 ticketed event on New Year’s Eve 2017, and our own Nick LoCicero was there to check it out. A giant clock is on display when guests enter. I never thought I would see quite that much cleavage … Read more

Festival of Fantasy Parade Returns to 3PM at the Magic Kingdom

January 2, 2018

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom has moved back to a 3PM start time as of January 1st, 2018. In August 2017, the parade moved to 2pm daily to better accommodate Magic Kingdom hard-ticket event crowds who enter the park at 4pm, around the same time guests would leave after … Read more

VIDEO: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Streetmosphere Characters Hold Pie-Eating Tribute to Mimi Kaboom

December 30, 2017

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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In honor of Stacy Fulford, the Hollywood Studios Streetmosphere characters held a pie-eating tribute on Sunset Boulevard yesterday in Mimi Kaboom’s honor… Fulford, who portrayed Mimi Kaboom for several years at the park, tragically passed away earlier this week.

Disney’s Not-So-Secret Sale of California Tower of Terror Props Brings Big Money

December 29, 2017

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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A few weeks back, we reported that Disneyland had quietly offered up a number of props and signs from recently removed attractions through a Van Eaton Galleries auction. While Disney’s sale of surplus goods, even iconic pieces from beloved attractions, is no great news, the fact that the sale was conducted through a third-party auction … Read more

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