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PHOTOS: California Screamin’ Farewell Merchandise Released at Disneyland Resort

December 18, 2017December 17, 2017

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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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To commemorate the upcoming closure of California Screamin’ next month, Disney California Adventure is selling special farewell merchandise. So far, just a hat has been released, but a shirt will also be available. There is no word if there will be any additional items beyond these two pieces. The hat retails for $24.99. We found … Read more

PHOTOS: Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Premier Merchandise Assortment Released

December 17, 2017

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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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Released at Star Wars: Galactic Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Guests can now find the very first items related to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World. The items will be available while supplies last (provided they did not already sell out at the event).

BREAKING: New Details of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Released at Galactic Nights Event

December 16, 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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Disney shared a number of new details for Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios during tonight’s Star Wars: Galactic Nights panel. We’ve all seen the Millenium Falcon on screen, but until you climb through that hatch, walk through her hallways, sit inside the cockpit, power her up and actually FLY her yourself, it’s … Read more

New “FastPass to Friday Please” Hat Released at Disney Parks

December 16, 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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Apparently, Disney is very big on baseball caps right now and is continuing to release new park exclusive headwear throughout the month. In the same vein as the recently released Spaceship Earth hat, there is now a FastPass one… The hat reads “Disney FastPass+ to Friday Please”. It seems merchandising wasn’t simply allowed to put … Read more

REVIEW: Star Wars – Secrets of the Empire VR Experience at Disney Springs is a Must-See!

December 16, 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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Star Wars – Secrets of the Empire opened today at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, and we of course were there as early as possible to check it out. In case you aren’t familiar with what this experience is, here’s a recap of what we knew going in: Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/13/17 (Main Street Fountain Removal, New Merchandise, Club 33, 2018 Stuff, ETC.)

July 15, 2018December 15, 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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Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom on the verge of what is expected to be one of the busiest holiday seasons in its entire history. Let’s see what’s new and exciting around the park, shall we? Welcome to the Magic Kingdom An advertisement for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 80th … Read more

LittleMissMatched Store at Disney Springs Marketplace Set to Close This Month

December 14, 2017December 14, 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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The LittleMissMatched store at Disney Springs will close at the end of the day on December 31st, 2017. The store is one of the few in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs that is not owned-and-operated by Disney, so it has always been a bit of a mystery as to why it was placed there. … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Reveals PIXAR Pier Model for Disney California Adventure, First Look at New Counter Service Establishments

July 14, 2018December 14, 2017

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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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Coming summer 2018, Pixar Pier will transform the southern shore of Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure park with whimsical neighborhoods filled with characters from Pixar stories. Today, Disney is sharing a first look at this transformation through photos of a working model now in use at Walt Disney Imagineering. Featuring newly themed attractions, foods … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney Company To Acquire Twenty-First Century Fox; AVATAR, Simpsons, X-Men & More Join Disney Family

December 14, 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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The Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (21st Century Fox) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to acquire 21st Century Fox, including the Twentieth Century Fox Film and Television studios, along with cable and international TV businesses, for approximately $52.4 billion in stock (subject to adjustment). Building … Read more

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape Will Close Forever Next Month

December 13, 2017

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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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Having been on a seasonal operating schedule for quite a while now, Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom will be open again December 23, 2017 through January 6th, 2018. However, it will never open again following that. Disney is expected to make the announcement shortly, but the final day of operation for the Tomorrowland … Read more

REVIEW: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Holiday Offerings, The Magic Kingdom

July 14, 2018December 13, 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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For the 2017 holiday season, many Magic Kingdom restaurants are offering some special holiday fare, so we decided to check out the rather interesting offerings at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland… The Bah Humburger ($13.99) Char-grilled Angus Cheeseburger topped with Turkey and Cornbread Stuffing and our Signature Cranberry Scrooge Sauce on a Brioche Bun, … Read more

PHOTO: Disney Shares Look Inside Millenium Falcon Ride in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

December 13, 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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Today, Disney shared an image from inside of the Millenium Falcon attraction coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The image appears to be the loading area, just before guests enter the cockpit of the Falcon and begin their adventure controlling the classic ship. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Sumatran Baby Tiger Cubs Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019December 13, 2017

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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 4-months of waiting, the pair of Sumatran Tiger Cubs born at Animal Kingdom finally made their public debut this morning. The cubs and their mom can be seen daily in the Maharajah Jungle Trek exhibit (provided they are well acclimated to their new home). Enjoy some video we captured today of the pair playing … Read more

BREAKING: New Details, Opening Timeframe Revealed for Magic Kingdom’s Broadway-Style Theater

December 13, 2017

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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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At the 2017 D23 Expo, Bob Chapek announced a new broadway-style theater was coming to the Magic Kingdom. The theater, inspired by the Willis Theater as it looked in 1920’s Kansas City, is expected to host broadway-style shows once it opens. It will be located just behind Main Street U.S.A. in an area that was … Read more

PHOTOS: D-Tech on Demand Phone Cases & MagicBands Come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 12, 2017

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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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Formerly only available at Star Wars Launch Bay, Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can now make their own MagicBands and phone cases with more than just Star Wars characters. Inside of The Darkroom on Hollywood Boulevard, Guests will find the new D-Tech on Demand kiosks. While it only advertises MagicBands, phone cases are available. Phone … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 12/12/17 (Star Tours, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, Muppet Subtractions, ETC.)

December 13, 2017December 12, 2017

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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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Our latest photo report brings us back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the latest progress on this park in transition. Welcome to Construction The new sections of parking lot were completed some time ago, removing greenery and palm trees in favor of more parking spaces that will be needed sorely come 2019. This expansion … Read more

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