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Tomorrowland Terrace at the Magic Kingdom Returning for Mobile Order-Only Test

July 14, 2018November 3, 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.

Tomorrowland Terrace at the Magic Kingdom Returning for Mobile Order-Only Test

Tomorrowland Terrace at the Magic Kingdom Park will be open for lunch and dinner November 5th through the 11th using Mobile Order only. Using the My Disney Experience app, Guests can select menu items, customize their order and pre-pay for their meal. When they arrive at the restaurant, they tap an “I’m here” button in … Read more

UPDATE: The Opening of The Edison at Disney Springs Now Set for 2018

July 13, 2018November 3, 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.

UPDATE: The Opening of The Edison at Disney Springs Now Set for 2018

The Edison, the long-delayed Disney Springs establishment in The Landing, will now open in 2018. The positive note is that the opening is set for January 1st, 2018, but nonetheless pushes the opening another calendar year beyond the original, intended opening of 2016. In case you have forgotten what The Edison is, Eater describes it … Read more

Sweet Lineup of Treats Unveiled for 2017 “Flurry of Fun” Holiday Season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 16, 2018November 3, 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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While the “Flurry of Fun” officially kicks off on November 9th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the festive sweets and treats for the season will actually be available throughout the park for you to enjoy starting on November 5th. To start off the list, there are cookies and gingerbread pops galore, offered at various locations throughout … Read more

BREAKING: California Screamin’ to Become Incredicoaster, Disney Shares Full Plans for PIXAR Pier at California Adventure

November 2, 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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Summer 2018 will bring a transformed land for guests to experience at Disney California Adventure park when Pixar Pier opens along the southern shore of Paradise Bay, with newly themed attractions, foods and merchandise throughout. This new, permanent land in the area that is now Paradise Pier will introduce four new neighborhoods representing beloved Disney·Pixar stories. … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (11/2/17) – The Map Game, Ranking Magic Kingdom Table and Quick Service Restaurants, & More!

November 2, 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 (11/2/17) – The Map Game, Ranking Magic Kingdom Table and Quick Service Restaurants, & More!

Tonight! The Map Game is back, we’re ranking every restaurant at the Magic Kingdom, and nothing will likely work because we aren’t using the radio studio… 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 … Read more

BREAKING: OtterBox to Bring New Phone Cases to U.S. Disney Parks

November 2, 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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OtterBox and Disney announced today that OtterBox will be the “Official Protective Case” of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort as part of a new multi-year strategic alliance. Whether Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse is your favorite character, or you just love all things Disney, OtterBox has you covered with its exclusive Symmetry Series … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Edition Jingle Cruise Pin Released at Magic Kingdom

November 16, 2017November 2, 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: Limited Edition Jingle Cruise Pin Released at Magic Kingdom

With the 2017 seasonal return of the Jingle Cruise today at the Magic Kingdom, a limited edition pin was released to mark the occasion. The pin features the recently-returned rhino from the attraction, with fruitcake stuck to his horn of course. The pin is $14.99 and has an edition size of just 2000. It is … Read more

PHOTOS: New Outdoor Seating Area Opens at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, Magic Kingdom

July 14, 2018November 2, 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: New Outdoor Seating Area Opens at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, Magic Kingdom

After months of work, the new outdoor covered seating area at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe at the Magic Kingdom is complete. The new seating area features quite a few seats, which should help out the popular restaurant. It also has fans installed for the warmer times of year. In recent months, Cosmic Ray’s has also … Read more

PHOTOS: Classic House of Magic Facade Returns to Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom

November 16, 2017November 1, 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: Classic House of Magic Facade Returns to Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom

In a rather strange turn of events, the facade of the classic House of Magic shop on Main Street U.S.A. has returned. This classic store opened with the park in 1971 before closing in 1995. While the facade is back, the inside is still home to a section of the Emporium, but you will find … Read more

Cars Land Attractions Getting Christmas Overlays for the First Time in 2017

November 1, 2017November 1, 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.

Cars Land Attractions Getting Christmas Overlays for the First Time in 2017

With the success of Haul-O-Ween in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, it seems that Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will be transforming for Christmas now. If rumors are true, beginning November 10th, guests will find Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree overlays of the popular Cars Land attractions. While … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Echo Lake Christmas Decorations Debut at Hollywood Studios, Santa Gertie & More

November 1, 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: New Echo Lake Christmas Decorations Debut at Hollywood Studios, Santa Gertie & More

Halloween may have been last night, but Christmas arrived today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Echo Lake is still refilling this morning, but guests have gotten their first look at the new decorations for 2017, including the new home of the park Christmas tree in the center of the lake. These giant ornaments will float on … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/31/17 (MARVEL Invasion, New Princess & Tinker Bell Merchandise, Halloween Party, Club 33, ETC.)

December 12, 2017October 31, 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: Magic Kingdom 10/31/17 (MARVEL Invasion, New Princess & Tinker Bell Merchandise, Halloween Party, Club 33, ETC.)

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for one last look at the Halloween season before Christmas settles in next week. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom The last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Part is on November 1st, and then it’s full speed to the Christmas season at the park. A section of the … Read more

PHOTOS: DisneyQuest Demolition Nears Completion at Disney Springs

October 31, 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: DisneyQuest Demolition Nears Completion at Disney Springs

The former Disney Quest at Disney Springs is nearly completely gone now as preparations continue for the NBA Experience, opening Summer 2019. Goodbye DisneyQuest…

Some Animal Kingdom Entertainment Going Dark November 4th to Accommodate Filming

March 4, 2019October 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.

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Filming for upcoming television specials will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Saturday, November 4th, prompting some shows to go dark for just that day. The following entertainment offerings will not be available to guests on November 4th: Tree of Life Awakenings, Winged Encounters, Discovery Island Carnivale, Viva Gaia Street Band, and Sunset Serenatas. … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Tower of Terror Becomes Hollywood Toy Hotel for Sunset Seasons Greetings at Hollywood Studios

October 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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As part of Sunset Seasons Greetings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, debuting November 9th, guests will see the Hollywood Tower Hotel transform via projection mapping into the Hollywood Toy Hotel, according to some new concept art released by Disney. The art shows the Tower of Terror as if it was built out of toys, just one … Read more

Three New Italian Eateries Announced for Disney Springs, Walt Disney World

November 9, 2018October 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.

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Three new eateries for The Landing at Disney Springs were announced this morning by Orlando dining columnist Scott Joseph on his blog. The new venues are Maria & Enzo’s, an Italian trattoria; Enzo’s Hideaway, a speakeasy; and Pizza Ponte, a fast-casual concept. All three are being developed by the Patina Restaurant Group and will be … Read more

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