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Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Finally Getting Reconfigured Stage at Hollywood Studios

October 7, 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.

Star Wars Shows Moving to Rollaway Staging for Better Viewing of Studios' Nighttime Shows

Beginning October 10th, Disney will once again try to implement a new stage setup for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As a result, the show will not be performed from October 10th through October 22nd, 2017. During that time, Star Wars characters will be available as surprise and delight moments … Read more

REVIEW: Clarabelle’s Unleashes Bat Wing Sundae and Spider Silk Sandwich for HalloweenTime

July 13, 2018October 6, 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: Clarabelle's Unleashes Bat Wing Sundae and Spider Silk Sandwich for HalloweenTime

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure has some wonderful HalloweenTime specials available right now through October 31st, 2017, so let’s check them out before they fly away! Bat Wing Raspberry Sundae ($7.49) “White chocolate, raspberry swirl ice cream with raspberry splatter, blood red sprinkles, whipped cream, and bat wing … Read more

PHOTOS: Starbucks Releases New Ceramic Magic Kingdom Tumbler

July 13, 2018October 6, 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: Starbucks Releases New Ceramic Magic Kingdom Tumbler

Starbucks is certainly on a mission to take our money and fill our cabinets, and now it seems there’s a new ceramic tumbler at every park (we showed you Epcot and DCA earlier this week). The Magic Kingdom has released theirs as of today: These tumblers retail for $21.99 each. The cup features icons of … Read more

D-Living at Disney Springs Closing for Extended Period

October 6, 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.

D-Living at Disney Springs Closing for Extended Period

D-Living (one of the themed stores located in the Town Center neighborhood of Disney Springs) will temporarily close at the end of business day on Sunday, October 8 in order to install a new theme. The location is not expected to reopen until November and will then feature apparel and accessories of an unspecified theme. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mini Tea Sets Featuring Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Frozen, Peter Pan, and More Released at Disney Parks

November 17, 2017October 6, 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: New Mini Tea Sets Featuring Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Frozen, Peter Pan, and More Released at Disney Parks

Now on sale at both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort, guests can find mini-tea sets themed to their favorite attractions, characters, and films for $55.00 each. The sets come in seven (yeah, seven) styles: Frozen Pirates of the Caribbean The Haunted Mansion Snow White Winnie the Pooh Peter Pan Mickey Mouse … Read more

Captain’s Grille Closes, Yachtsman Steakhouse Adds Breakfast & Lunch Ahead of New Restaurant Opening at Yacht Club

July 13, 2018October 6, 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.

Captain's Grille is Becoming Ale & Compass Restaurant, Gastropub for Yacht Club Resort

As part of the ongoing renovations of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, a number of dining modifications will be in place over the next month. As part of this project, from October 2nd to November 1st, the Yachtsman Steakhouse will offer casual dining for breakfast and lunch. During this time, a larger selection of hot menu items … Read more

RUMOR: Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout Opening in Early 2019 at Disneyland Paris

October 5, 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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We have certainly told you on numerous occasions that Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout would likely be coming to Walt Disney Studios Paris in the near future. Well, it now seems that Disney has settled on a timeframe for the closure of Tower of Terror and the opening of this new attraction. If … Read more

PHOTO: New Ceramic Disney California Adventure Tumbler From Starbucks

July 13, 2018October 5, 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: New Ceramic Disney California Adventure Tumbler From Starbucks

Starbucks is certainly on a mission to take our money and fill our cabinets, and now it seems there’s a new ceramic tumbler at every park. Disney California Adventure has released theirs as of today: These tumblers retail for $21.99 each. The cup features icons of the park, including: Soarin’ World of Color Carthay Circle Theater … Read more

PHOTOS: New Starbucks “You Are Here” Paradise Pier Mug Released at Disney California Adventure

July 13, 2018October 5, 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 Starbucks “You Are Here” Paradise Pier Mug Released at Disney California Adventure

Not to be outdone by Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort also now has a new Starbucks “You Are Here” mug for sale at the Fiddler, Fifer, and Practical Cafe on Buena Vista Street. The new mug does away with other … Read more

Disneyland Paris Announces Disney FanDaze: The Ultimate Fan Event

November 17, 2017October 5, 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.

Disneyland Paris Announces Disney FanDaze: The Ultimate Fan Event

The inaugural festivities will take place during the first weekend in June 2018. Specially imagined for Disney fans everywhere, Disney FanDaze is launching its first ever event at Disneyland Paris for fans for one weekend only! The Disney FanDaze Inaugural Party will take place during the first weekend in June 2018 featuring one-of-a-kind shows, rare … Read more

VIDEO: See How to Make and Take Home Your Own Custom Car Card at Test Track, Epcot

October 5, 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: See How to Make and Take Home Your Own Custom Car Card at Test Track, Epcot

As we told you a few days back, guests can now turn their Test Track custom concept vehicle into a card that they can take home at the newly named SIMporium shop at the exit of the ride. We of course had to go try this out, so here’s a video of our experience: The … Read more

PHOTOS: New Epcot Starbucks Tumbler Celebrates 35 Years of Discovery

July 13, 2018October 4, 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 Epcot Starbucks Tumbler Celebrates 35 Years of Discovery

In addition to the Epcot 35 mug released on Sunday, there is now a Epcot ceramic tumbler for sale at the Fountain View Starbucks as of today: These tumblers retail for $21.99 each. The mug features icons of the park, past and present, including: Figment with the Journey Into Imagination logo Horizons logo with robot … Read more

REVIEW: Cozy Cone Motel Snacks & More for Cars Land’s Haul-O-Ween Celebration

July 13, 2018October 4, 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: Cars Land Haul-O-Ween Brings Ghoulish Goodies to the Cozy Cone

As part of Haul-O-Ween in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, the Cozy Cone has a bevy of ghoulish-cious treats that will be offered only until October 31st, 2017. We tried them all (of course), and here are our thoughts on these seasonal offerings: Halloween Churro – $4.50 (Cone 1) How is it? Well, I’m … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Latest DisneyQuest Demolition in Preparation for the NBA Experience at Disney Springs

October 4, 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: Latest DisneyQuest Demolition in Preparation for the NBA Experience at Disney Springs

With the NBA Experience on the way, the demolition of DisneyQuest at Disney Springs continues… We have yet to see any concept art for the NBA Experience, so it is hard to judge what a lot of this demolition work is for exactly and how much of the building is actually staying. For whatever reason, … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Progress on the Disney Skyliner at Pop Century, Art of Animation Resorts

October 4, 2017October 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.

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Progress on the Disney Skyliner at Pop Century, Art of Animation Resorts

Work continues on the new Disney Skyliner gondola transportation system for Walt Disney World, with plenty of construction quite visible from the Art of Animation and Pop Century Resort Hotels: Pylone visible out in Hourglass Lake. Pylons are starting to rise on what will be the gondola station between the two hotels. The bridge between … Read more

PHOTOS: Redesigned Hocus Pocus Merchandise Finally Arrives at Magic Kingdom Halloween Party

October 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.

PHOTOS: Redesigned Hocus Pocus Merchandise Finally Arrives at Magic Kingdom Halloween Party

After the merchandise with the original intended artwork was pulled from shelves at the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2017, there is finally Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular merchandise for sale at the after-hours Magic Kingdom events. The t-shirt retails for $29.99, while the tank top is $27.99. The ornament was released at the September … Read more

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