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FastPass Reservations for Frozen Ever After at Epcot Now Available Beginning at 9AM Daily

December 1, 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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Previously beginning at 11:00AM every day, guests can now find FastPass reservations for Frozen Ever After at Epcot beginning at 9AM daily through the Walt Disney World website and the MyDisneyExperience app. Up until this point, only standby was available for the first two hours of the day at the attraction, but now there will … Read more

REVIEW: Cookie Nook Inside The Festive Center, Odyssey at Epcot International Festival of the Holidays 2017

July 15, 2018November 30, 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.

REVIEW: Cookie Nook Inside The Festive Center, Odyssey at Epcot International Festival of the Holidays 2017

We begin our series of reviews of the marketplaces at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays with the Cookie Nook, located inside what is being called The Festive Center, which is the Odyssey building perched between Future World and World Showcase. Here’s the menu: Warm Apple Fritter – with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Warm … Read more

VIDEO: Get Your First-Look at WDWNT VR, Virtual Theme Park and Resort Coming in 2018

November 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.

Announcing “WDWNT VR”, Our Own Virtual Theme Parks and Resort

While we announced WDWNT VR back in September 2017, much of the project has been shrouded in mystery. This past weekend, we lifted the curtain and provided a look inside of the project at the work in progress during our 50-hour marathon to benefit Toys for Tots. In case you missed it, here is the … Read more

Concept Art & Details Released for Shanghai Disneyland’s Toy Story Land, Opening Summer 2018

November 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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Shanghai, November 30, 2017 – One of The Walt Disney Company’s most popular franchises will have an even bigger presence at Shanghai Disney Resort’s theme park, Shanghai Disneyland, when the park expands to include its 7th themed land. Shanghai Disney Resort today revealed details of the highly anticipated Disney Toy Story Land, the first post-opening … Read more

PHOTOS: Complete Line of 2018 Logo Merchandise Released at Walt Disney World

November 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.

As 2017 draws to a close, it’s time for Disney World to release their merchandise collection for the upcoming year, 2018. Below, we have a comprehensive shopping guide which should include most, if not all of the items that will be released with the branding (there may be a few more pins that have yet … Read more

RUMOR: Epcot Adding Future World Hotel That Will Stand Over the Park’s Entrance In Front of Spaceship Earth

November 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.

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/7/17 (Goodbye Universe of Energy, Siemens, Hello Food & Wine Festival, ETC.)

Imagine walking into Epcot from the parking lot and walking under or through a giant hotel before you reach Spaceship Earth. If plans are approved, this may very well be the scene at the entrance area of Walt Disney World’s 35-year-old vision of the future. If approved, the resort will stand at one of two … Read more

Annual Passholders Get a Free Holiday Magnet Starting 12/1 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 29, 2017November 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.

Annual Passholders Get a Free Holiday Magnet Starting 12/1 at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Annual Passholders visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios December 1st through the 17th, 2017 can a special holiday magnet for free. The Mickey Mouse Passholder Magnet seen above (a Christmas version of the usual AP magnet) can be picked up at the Mickey’s of Hollywood, Celebrity 5 & 10, and Once Upon a Time shops on Hollywood … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (11/29/17) – Season Finale, Thanksgiving Leftovers Game, Ranking Disney Springs & Resort Restaurants, and More!

November 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.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (11/29/17) – Season Finale, Thanksgiving Leftovers Game, Ranking Disney Springs & Resort Restaurants, and More!

Tonight! We play Thanksgiving Leftovers, we rank every restaurant at Disney Springs and at the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, and it’s our last show until 2018 since we are located inside of The Edison complex… If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to 105.5 FM or AM 1520 WBZW at … Read more

BREAKING: Tokyo Disney Resort to Spend $2.7 Billion on Further Expansion by 2025

November 29, 2017November 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.

BREAKING: Tokyo Disney Resort to Spend $2.7 Billion on Further Expansion by 2025

Kyodo News is reporting that the Oriental Land Company, the operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, is planning to spend roughly 300 billion yen ($2.7 billion) to expand the two existing theme parks, sources with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday. The company plans to start constructing the new areas that will expand the existing … Read more

PHOTOS: Giant Star Wars AT-AT Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disney Parks

July 17, 2018November 28, 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.

PHOTOS: Giant Star Wars AT-AT Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disney Parks

We have seen some amazing popcorn buckets being sold at Disney Parks recently, but this one has the power to destroy a rebel base on Hoth… Available at the Tomorrowland popcorn cart in Disneyland Park, guests can now take home a classic AT-AT filled with popcorn. The price is a little steep at $25.00, but … Read more

REVIEW: Sushi Lands in The Cool Ship at the Magic Kingdom

July 13, 2018November 28, 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.

REVIEW: Sushi Lands in The Cool Ship at the Magic Kingdom

The Cool Ship in Tomorrowland recently started selling sushi. Let me say that again in case you think that was a typo… The Cool Ship (a large red rocket ship stand) in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom (the park that has had challenges serving guests mildly exotic food at Skipper Canteen) is selling sushi (the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Giant Gingerbread Replica of Disney’s Boardwalk Now on Display

November 28, 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.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Giant Gingerbread Replica of Disney's Boardwalk Now on Display

For the 2017 gingerbread house display at Disney’s Boardwalk, they decided to make a replica of the actual boardwalk and some of the more famous eateries along it… Needless to say, it is not to scale. For a better look, check out our video of the display: Similar to the line at the Contemporary Resort … Read more

New Spy Glass Grille Restaurant at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Set to Open in Early 2018

July 13, 2018November 28, 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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Since the massive overhaul of Old Port Royale’s Centertown began a few months back at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, details have been scarce on exactly what the new dining options would be when they opened next year. Disney is now posting job opportunities at the new eateries, set to open in early 2018, providing some information … Read more

Moonlight Magic Events for 2018 Announced

March 4, 2019November 28, 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.

Moonlight Magic Events for 2018 Announced

Disney Vacation Club Members will enjoy more Moonlight Magic event dates than ever in 2018, with parties confirmed for every month from January through November, with more dates still to come. To help you plan accordingly, Disney Vacation Club is sharing confirmed party and booking dates. The confirmed slate includes the first Moonlight Magic events … Read more

BREAKING: List of Interactive Exhibits and More Details Revealed for the NBA Experience at Disney Springs

November 27, 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.

FIRST LOOK: Concept Art for the NBA Experience at Disney Springs, Opens Summer 2019

While we have seen a few pieces of concept art and know that the NBA Experience at Disney Springs is coming Summer 2019, we know very little about what will be inside the West Side establishment when it opens. Well, at least we didn’t until now… For the ticketed experience inside, exhibits will be distributed … Read more

PHOTOS: Remodeled Speedway Gas Station Opens Near Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, Hollywood Studios

November 25, 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.

PHOTOS: Remodeled Speedway Gas Station Opens Near Disney's Boardwalk Resort, Hollywood Studios

After being closed for a few weeks, the Speedway gas station near Disney’s Boardwalk Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened recently. The station had never closed after being purchased by Speedway. It was formerly a Hess station. Brand new pumps were installed with Speedway Secure systems in place. “Touch to pay” with credit cards and … Read more

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