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BREAKING: Disneyland Adding FastPass, MaxPass to “it’s a small world” Holiday in 2017

October 21, 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.

BREAKING: Disneyland Adding FastPass, MaxPass to "it's a small world" Holiday in 2017

When “it’s a small world” Holiday returns to the Disneyland Resort on November 10th, 2017, it will offer both FastPass and MaxPass to allow guests to more quickly experience this very popular attraction. “it’s a small world” Holiday often proves quite popular, so it has been surprising to see FastPass not in use over all … Read more

PHOTOS: Haunted Mansion “Stretching Room Parasol Tightrope Girl” Dress Coming Soon to Disney Parks

October 21, 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: Haunted Mansion "Stretching Room Parasol Tightrope Girl" Dress Coming Soon to Disney Parks

The Dress Shop in the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs is currently previewing a new dress from Her Universe inspired by The Haunted Mansion… The dress is inspired by the “Parasol Tightrope Girl” who appears in one of the stretching room portraits in the classic Disney Parks attraction. She famously walks a tightrope above a … Read more

PHOTO: Disneyland Unveils 2017 Hitchhiking Ghost Mug From Trader Sam’s, Release Info

July 13, 2018October 20, 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: Disneyland Unveils 2017 Hitchhiking Ghost Mug From Trader Sam’s, Release Info

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Resort will be releasing its own version of the Hitchhiking Ghost Tiki Mug for 2017… These Hitchhiking Ghost Tiki Mugs will be released at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar on 10/24 at 7am. The Walt Disney World version is currently available daily, while supplies last.

Hair Wraps Again Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019October 20, 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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Since January 2017, hair wraps have not been available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Guests looking for these will be happy to hear that hair wraps are once again available on Discovery Island. The new location is on the Tree of Life side of Island Mercantile any and is open from park open to … Read more

Kali River Rapids at Animal Kingdom Closing in 2018 for Refurbishment

March 4, 2019October 20, 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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Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close for refurbishment in early 2018. The refurbishment will take place January 2nd through February 9th, 2018, reopening on February 10th, 2018.

PHOTOS: DisneyQuest Demolition Ramps Up for New NBA Experience at Disney Springs

October 20, 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 Ramps Up for New NBA Experience at Disney Springs

With the concept art released yesterday for the new NBA Experience at Disney Springs, it is quite the coincidence that the most violent phase of the Disney Quest demolition so far began yesterday afternoon: A view from the Orange Garage shows that most of this side of the building is gone now. The question now … Read more

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

October 19, 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

Disney today provided a first look at the new NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort coming to Disney Springs. The building design is inspired by NBA arenas around the country. “We are inspired by the design of the new building and the energy that it will bring to the West Side of Disney Springs,” … Read more

New Polynesian Village Resort and Figment Art Coming Next Month

October 19, 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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Artist Kristin Tercek is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort with new art celebrating Figment and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Kristin will be available for special appearances and signings at WonderGround Gallery in Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs on the following dates: November 3rd & 4th, 6-9 pm at Marketplace Co-Op in the Disney Springs™ November 5th, 12-3pm … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 10/19/17 (Guardians of the Galaxy, Siemens, New Merchandise, ETC.)

October 19, 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 10/19/17 (Guardians of the Galaxy, Siemens, New Merchandise, ETC.)

Our latest photo report brings us back to Epcot for a quick update on things… Welcome to Epcot Good evening Spaceship Earth. The Siemens signage remains despite the end of the attraction sponsorship. A number of the Disney Babies plush characters were updated with a new look, and some new characters were added as well… … Read more

REVIEW: AbracadaBAR at Disney’s Boardwalk Adds Food, New Drinks to Fix Magic-Lacking Menu

July 13, 2018October 19, 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: AbracadaBAR at Disney's Boardwalk Adds Food, New Drinks to Fix Magic-Lacking Menu

Abracadabar at Disney’s Boardwalk was a huge disappointment when it opened. After many months of hype that there would be another unique bar experience with a strong theme at Walt Disney World, we were all more than ready to burst through those doors and enjoy many nights of drinks, small bites, and fun. I was … Read more

Dates Announced for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Scene Coming to Star Tours at Disney Parks

October 18, 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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Earlier this year, we told you about a new scene coming to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios that will place guests in the middle of an epic battle. The action takes place on the planet of Crait, which we got our first glimpse of in the teaser trailer … Read more

CONFIRMED: All RunDisney Races for 2018 and Beyond Cancelled for the Disneyland Resort

October 18, 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.

RUMOR: RunDisney Cancels All Future Race Events, Half Marathons at the Disneyland Resort

As we speculated over the weekend, Disney has now officially stated that all RunDisney race events in 2018 and beyond at the Disneyland Resort have been cancelled. A Disney spokesperson cited the multitude of construction projects we presented on Sunday as the reason, despite much speculation from outsiders as to the contrary. “While construction for the … Read more

Cast Members Now Get 20% Off Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2017

October 18, 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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Now through November 11th, 2017, Walt Disney World cast members can enjoy 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The discount is in effect Monday through Thursday at 30 of the marketplaces: Craft Beers The Chocolate Studio The Wine and Dine Studios Islands of the Caribbean Refreshment Port … Read more

PHOTOS: Ugly Christmas Sweater Mouse Ear Headband Released at Disney Parks, The Next Social Media Craze?

October 18, 2017October 18, 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: Ugly Christmas Sweater Mouse Ear Headband Released at Disney Parks, The Next Social Media Craze?

With most of the Disney fandom still stuck on the Rose Gold Mouse Ear Headband craze, it seems as though another item may be reaching that level of popularity this holiday season… Released this week and already selling very fast is the Ugly Christmas Sweater Mouse Ear Headband. They retail for $24.99 each and we … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (10/18/17) – Pyramid, Improving Halloween at the Parks, and More!

October 18, 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 (10/18/17) – Pyramid, Improving Halloween at the Parks, and More!

Tonight! WDW News Tonight celebrates Halloween with The Pyramid, ideas to improve the season, and the Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments returns… 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 … Read more

CONFIRMED: New 350 Room Tower Hotel Being Constructed Near Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

October 18, 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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Coastal Construction Group is building a 350-room tower hotel near the existing Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, according to the Orlando Sentinel. As previously rumored here, the hotel will occupy the site of the tennis courts and force some minor modifications to hole 1 of the Fairways Course at Fantasia Gardens. This site … Read more

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