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Disney’s Magical Express Now Picking Up Guests 4 Hours Before Their Flight

November 16, 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.

Disney’s Magical Express Now Picking Up Guests 4 Hours Before Their Flight

Due to the increase in TSA security screening times at Orlando International Airport, Disney’s Magical Express will now pick up guests from their Walt Disney World resort hotel four hours prior to their scheduled flight time. This policy will go into effect on November 17, 2017. Disney has stated that the policy will be re-evaluated … Read more

REVIEW: Giant Yule Log Cronut, Pumpkin Pie Smoothie at Schmoozies, Disney California Adventure Holidays 2017

July 16, 2018November 16, 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: Giant Yule Log Cronut, Pumpkin Pie Smoothie at Schmoozies, Disney California Adventure Holidays 2017

Schmoozies in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure is offering a number of seasonal specialties this holiday season. Among them is a Yule Log Holiday Doughnut and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. Yule Log Doughnut ($8.99) I’ve become so desensitized to Disney Parks food prices that I didn’t even think about this being $8.99 when I ordered … Read more

Magic Kingdom’s Trolley Show and Street Party Being Modified Due to Concrete Work

November 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.

Magic Kingdom’s Trolley Show and Street Party Being Modified Due to Concrete Work

Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom in the coming weeks should be advised that, due to concrete work, select entertainment offerings will be modified on November 14, 20, 22, 27, and 29, 2017. On these dates, the Main Street Trolley Show will use the Main Street Ranch Wagon, and the 10AM performance of Move It! Shake … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (11/15/17) – Disney Parks Pursuit, Ranking Hollywood Studios Table and Quick Service Restaurants, & More!

November 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.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (11/15/17) – Disney Parks Pursuit, Ranking Hollywood Studios Table and Quick Service Restaurants, & More!

Tonight! Disney Parks Pursuit is back, we’re ranking every restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we eat spicy peanut brittle. If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to 105.5 FM or AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside of the Orlando area, the show can be watched via video stream … Read more

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland in 2018

July 16, 2018November 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.

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland in 2018

Known for its award-winning burgers and signature CrazyShake milkshakes, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer will open its first California location in the heart of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort next year. Black Tap is creating a customized concept for its Downtown Disney District location, which will feature indoor and outdoor seating. The … Read more

REVIEW: Cookies ‘N Cream Churros Make Port at Tortuga Tavern, The Magic Kingdom

July 13, 2018November 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.

REVIEW: Cookies ‘N Cream Churros Make Port at Tortuga Tavern, The Magic Kingdom

New at Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom, guests will find Cookies ‘N Cream Churros on the menu. This has got to be the strangest menu at Walt Disney World now, featuring hot dogs, turkey legs, cookies, and now these churro bites. Cookies ‘n Cream Churros ($5.49) I was pretty excited to try … Read more

BREAKING: Star Tours Will No Longer Mix Places & Characters from Different Eras, Ride to be Separated Into Two Paths

November 13, 2017November 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.

Star Tours Poster Crop

When Star Tours opens on November 17th, 2017, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park will only find characters related to the latest Star Wars trilogy and will likely never see these characters mixed with classic faces and sequences moving forward. What does this mean? Well, an entirely new opening sequence featuring characters from … Read more

REVIEW: Warm Salted Caramel Pretzel with Chocolate Sauce, Lunching Pad at Magic Kingdom

July 16, 2018November 10, 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: Warm Salted Caramel Pretzel with Chocolate Sauce, Lunching Pad at Magic Kingdom

The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom is now serving a sweet alternative to their other stuffed pretzels, a warm salted caramel pretzel. Warm Salted Caramel Pretzel ($4.79) Rather than stuffed with any sort of cheese, this pretzel is stuffed with a warm caramel sauce, with the salted portion coming from the exterior … Read more

Disney Provides Update On 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

November 10, 2017November 10, 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 provided an update on plans for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Held each day from February 28 – May 28, 2018, the Festival’s 25th anniversary event will feature fan favorites like exhibits, events and tastings including: Disney Character Topiaries 15 Outdoor Kitchens serving creative, flavor-rich cuisine that highlights spring garden offerings … Read more

VIDEO: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Enhanced Pyro for 2017

November 9, 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.

VIDEO: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM Returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios with Enhanced Pyro for 2017

The Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM nighttime spectacular returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios tonight for the start of its second season at the park. The show was slightly enhanced this year with additional fireworks compared to last, so it’s worth another view even if you had seen it last year.

PHOTOS: Cinderella Replaces Frozen in Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Display for 2017

November 2, 2018November 9, 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: Cinderella Replaces Frozen in Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Display for 2017

In an unexpected turn of events, Cinderella and her Prince have replaced Anna and Elsa in the annual gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The display features the pair in front of Cinderella Castle, with Mary Blair-style accents from “it’s a small world” filling in the background. As always, a selection of specialty treats are … Read more

PHOTOS: Ceramic Holiday Tumbler and New Ornament Released at Epcot Starbucks Today

November 9, 2017November 9, 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: Ceramic Holiday Tumbler and New Ornament Released at Epcot Starbucks Today

New today at the FountainView Starbucks at Epcot, guests will find the 2017 holiday ceramic tumbler, as well as the ornament version of the new “You Are Here” Epcot mug. The holiday tumbler retails for $21.99. The ornament retails for $14.99.

PHOTOS: Land Preparations Underway For TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Magic Kingdom

November 14, 2017November 9, 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.

PHOTOS: Land Preparations Underway For TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Magic Kingdom

While the attraction was confirmed back in July, we have seen little in the way of preparations for the TRON Lightcycle Power Run attraction at the Magic Kingdom. This week, it appears that early site work has begun. A set of construction walls has appeared behind the Tomorrowland Light & Power Company. Nearby, some flags … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney’s Ever After Jewelry Co. Opens at Disney Springs

November 16, 2017November 9, 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.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney’s Ever After Jewelry Co. Opens at Disney Springs

Opening today at Disney Springs, located in the Town Center next door to Uno de 50, the Ever After Jewelry Co. features Disney designs from well known jewelry and purse makers. The store carries product from ALEX AND ANI, PANDORA Jewelry, Dooney & Bourke, and more. We also have a video tour of the store … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Merchandise for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2017

November 9, 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.

PHOTOS: First Look at Merchandise for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2017

As Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park on select nights from November 9th through December 22nd, so does exclusive merchandise that captures the joyful atmosphere felt during this holiday event. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical spirit of the party, this year’s collection features festive elements guests may see during the event. … Read more

PHOTOS: D-Living at Disney Springs is Now The “Ever After Jewelry Co.”

November 9, 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.

PHOTOS: D-Living at Disney Springs is Now The "Ever After Jewelry Co."

Despite saying D-Living in the Town Center at Disney Springs would return, the store is actually coming back as something completely different. The “Ever After Jewelry Co.” store is set to open today at Disney Springs, “featuring Disney-inspired gifts that glitter and shine, with brands like PANDORA Jewelry, ALEX AND ANI, and Dooney & Bourke … Read more

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