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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Get a Free Orlando Magic Jersey with Purchase or Renewal

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.

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Get a Free Orlando Magic Jersey with Purchase or Renewal

From October 18th, 2017 through October 1st, 2018, or while supplies last, qualified Annual Pass purchases or renewals at Orlando’s Amway Center will receive one blue or white Orlando Magic player jersey with the new Disney logo sponsorship patch on it. Guests interested in the offer should visit a Disney Ticket Center at Amway Center … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/17/17 (Merry Christmas, Happy Star Wars & Toy Story Land, ETC.)

October 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.

PHOTO REPORT: Disney's Hollywood Studios 10/17/17 (Merry Christmas, Happy Star Wars & Toy Story Land, ETC.)

We return to what’s left of Disney’s Hollywood Studios for our latest photo report, checking out the latest progress on all of the upcoming projects… Hooray for Horizontal Construction Work continues on the expansion and reconfiguration of the parking lot. Meanwhile, land has been cleared and work has begun on the Disney Skyliner station that … Read more

PHOTOS: Epcot Releases Massive “American Adventure” Character Merchandise Line Representing All 50 States

November 17, 2017October 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.

PHOTOS: Epcot Releases Massive "American Adventure" Character Merchandise Line Representing All 50 States

Disney has embarked on one of their most ambitious merchandise lines in recent memory, a collection celebrating all 50 of the United States of America. The collection is being sold at Epcot and is branded to The American Adventure pavilion, taking over pretty much the entirety of the Heritage Manor Gifts shop next door to … Read more

Walt Disney World Shares Official Rules & Policies for Dogs Staying at Resort Hotels

October 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.

Walt Disney World Shares Official Rules & Policies for Dogs Staying at Resort Hotels

As we told you earlier this week, starting today, guests may stay with their dogs at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. If they choose to, they will have to adhere to the following guest policies regarding their pets: SaveSave

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

October 15, 2017October 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.

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

According to sources, Disney is set to a announce the cancellation of all future RunDisney events at the Disneyland Resort this week due to upcoming construction projects. The Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side was set to happen at the Disneyland Resort in January and has had its registration delayed indefinitely, leading many … Read more

PHOTOS: 2017 Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghost Mug Released at Trader Sam’s

July 13, 2018October 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.

PHOTOS: 2017 Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghost Mug Released at Trader Sam’s

The 2017 version of the Hitchhiking Ghost mug created last year for Trader Sam’s was released today at Walt Disney World. It has red accents instead of blue. The bottom does not say second edition like other updated mugs from Trader Sam’s. The mug is available in limited quantities daily, so arrive a good amount … Read more

PHOTOS: Structures Erected For Sunset Seasons Greetings at Hollywood Studios

October 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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They may not be pretty, but the structures for the Sunset Seasons Greetings offering at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have gone up. A temporary structure with a large screen has emerged at Sunset Ranch Market, meanwhile, a large permanent structure has risen next to the Tower of Terror. As well, the classic Fantasmic billboard has been … Read more

BREAKING: Dogs Welcome at Select Walt Disney World Hotels for a Fee Beginning October 15th

October 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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Beginning this Sunday, October 15th, for the first time ever, the Walt Disney World Resort will welcome guests – and their dogs – to four of its resort hotels. Four Walt Disney World resort hotels have been designated dog friendly. Each property’s per night/per room pet-cleaning rate is: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort $50/night Disney’s … Read more

New Dishes and Themed Areas Headline 2017 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

July 13, 2018October 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.

Food Wine Classic Live Entertainment preview

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Oct.12, 2017 –The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will celebrate its eighth year October 27 – 28, the largest event to date featuring more than 60 food and beverage stations and 11 educational seminars taught by members of the resort’s award-winning food and beverage team. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 10/13/17 (Alien Encounter, Passholder Lines, Splash Mountain Closure, Etc.)

October 13, 2017October 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.

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 10/13/17 (Alien Encounter, Passholder Lines, Splash Mountain Closure, Etc.)

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for Fall weather and the lighter crowds of the season. I’m of course joking, it has been above 90 degrees everyday and the parks have been super crowded, but we went anyway… Welcome to the Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder entrances don’t seem to be leaving … Read more

Disney Announces Full Celebrity Narrator Lineup for Candlelight Processional 2017 at Epcot

October 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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Disney has announced the remainder of the celebrity narrator lineup for the 2017 Candlelight Processional, now part of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Disney Legend Kurt Russell, who has starred in Disney films from the 1960s to 2017’s “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” will read the Christmas story this year – as well … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 10/12/17 (Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction, Goodbye Energy, Siemens, Epcot 35, Etc.)

October 13, 2017October 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.

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 10/12/17 (Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction, Goodbye Energy, Siemens, Epcot 35, Etc.)

Our latest photo report brings us to Epcot in the days after it’s 35th anniversary, as the early phases of the overhaul of the park get into motion… Welcome to Epcot The Siemens sponsorship of Spaceship Earth has ended, but the signage remains, as does Project Tomorrow, which is pretty much a giant advertisement for … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland Releases Mugs Featuring Blueprints of Classic Park Attractions

October 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.

PHOTOS: Disneyland Releases Mugs Featuring Blueprints of Classic Park Attractions

New at the Disneyland Resort, guests will find mugs featuring the blueprints of some of Disneyland Park’s most classic and beloved attractions. The four mugs include the Main Street Railroad Station, The Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Sleeping Beauty Castle. The mug handles on each mug are shaped like the classic Disneyland “D” icon as … Read more

Lane & Ramp Closures, Roads Narrowing at Caribbean Beach as Construction Projects Intensify at Walt Disney World

October 12, 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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There will be several single lane closures and overnight ramp closures in the Epcot Center Drive area now through Friday, October 13th, 2017 due to the ongoing road improvement projects. Additionally, starting today, there will be work taking place in the roadway at the exit of the Trinidad South buildings at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort … Read more

REVIEW: New “Italian Trio” at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom

July 13, 2018October 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.

REVIEW: New "Italian Trio" at Tony's Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom

Every week on WDW News Tonight, we poke a fair amount of fun at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom. Is it warranted? Well, yeah. So why would I keep going back? Tradition. My family has been eating at Tony’s for as long as I can remember. You have to remember that many … Read more

BREAKING: Movies Anywhere Launches With Disney and Other Studios on Board

October 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.

BREAKING: Movies Anywhere Launches With Disney and Other Studios on Board

The Walt Disney Studios is one of the launch participants in the debut of Movies Anywhere, an unprecedented free app and website that enables consumers to manage and watch their personal digital movie collections across studios, retailers and platforms. Movies Anywhere creates an unparalleled digital entertainment experience by bringing together the libraries of five Hollywood … Read more

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