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The American Music Machine A Capella Act at Epcot is No More

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.

The American Music Machine A Capella Act at Epcot is No More

The a capella music troupe known as American Music Machine that performed at the America Gardens Theater at Epcot is no more as of September 30th. A five-member, contemporary a cappella group, American Music Machine provided “performances that conveyed the global influence of American popular music”. The group’s repertoire included a diverse range of contemporary and … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Confirms Jingle Cruise for Walt Disney World, Still Unknown for Disneyland 2017

October 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.

RUMOR: The Jingle Cruise Holiday Overlay Will Not Return to Magic Kingdom, Disneyland

A few days ago, we told you that it was being rumored that the Jingle Cruise seasonal overly of the Jungle Cruise would not return to either coast this year. Well, we now know it will at least be at one resort. Disney has informed us that the Jingle Cruise WILL return to the Magic … Read more

CONFIRMED: Guardians of the Galaxy Ride at Epcot Will Be A Roller Coaster

October 2, 2017October 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.

Image WDW Guardians Interior

As we have rumored on this site for some time, the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride coming to Epcot will indeed be a roller coaster attraction. The Vice President of Epcot, Melissa Valiquette, confirmed that the attraction is a coaster to members of the media at the Epcot 35 celebration yesterday. According to sources, the roller … Read more

VIDEO: Epcot Celebrates 35 Years with Special Ceremony and Fireworks

October 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.

VIDEO: Epcot Celebrates 35 Years with Special Ceremony and Fireworks

Yesterday, Epcot marked 35 Years at Walt Disney World with a special ceremony and fireworks finale to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. If you couldn’t be there, we invite you to enjoy both of these special presentations below:

Minnie Van Transportation Expanded to All Deluxe Resorts at Disney World

October 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.

Image WDW Minnie Van Service

While initially only available to guests staying at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club and Boardwalk Resorts, Minnie Vans have since rolled out to the Wilderness & Animal Kingdom Lodge hotels, as well as the Grand Floridian and Polynesian Village Resorts due to popular demand. Starting today, guests at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (as well as Bay … Read more

PHOTOS: Epcot 35 Starbucks Mug Released Today

July 13, 2018October 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: Epcot 35 Starbucks Mug Released Today

Released today at the Fountain View Starbucks at Epcot, Guests will now find an Epcot 35 mug for sale. The mugs retail for $16.99 each and are available starting today. They will be for sale for the foreseeable future.

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape at Magic Kingdom is Now “Alien Encounter” Character Greeting

September 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.

“Alien Encounter” Character Greeting

Apprently Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom is no more, replaced with the yet-to-open Stitch’s Alien Encounter Character Greeting in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. No further details are available as of yet, but it seems likely that guests will be able to meet Stitch here starting soon (purely speculation on our part). Stitch’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Amazing Spaceship Earth Cupcake & More Treats for Epcot 35

July 12, 2018September 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.

PHOTOS: Amazing Spaceship Earth Cupcake & More Treats for Epcot 35

Three adorable cupcakes have been created for the Epcot 35th anniversary celebration, all beginning Oct. 1, 2017. You’ll find the Flower Pot Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons, a vanilla cupcake with peanut butter and jelly filling, topped with edible flowers from The Land Pavilion. The grand and miraculous Spaceship Earth Cupcake is at Fountain View, a … Read more

PHOTOS: New Starbucks “You Are Here” Fantasyland Mug Released at the Magic Kingdom

November 17, 2017September 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.

PHOTOS: New Starbucks “You Are Here” Fantasyland Mug Released at the Magic Kingdom

Not to be outdone by Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom also now has a new Starbucks “You Are Here” mug for sale at the Main Street Bakery. The new mug does away with other park icons, now focusing on just Fantasyland attractions like the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Our thanks to WDWNT … Read more

PHOTOS: Epcot 35th MagicBand Now On Sale

November 17, 2017September 29, 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 35th MagicBand Now On Sale

Released today at Epcot, guests can now get the Epcot 35th Anniversary MagicBand at World Traveler. The bands retail for $32.99 each, limited edition of 3500. The band was originally slated to be released on Sunday, October 1st.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the Baseline Tap House on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 12, 2018September 29, 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: Tour the Baseline Tap House on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Baseline Tap House opened today on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, in (according to the storyline) an abandoned L.A. printing company that once worked with the Walt Disney Studios in the 1950’s. Here’s a short tour of the new bar and lounge: We begin with a video tour: Baseline Tap House is now open … Read more

PHOTOS: Menu for Baseline Tap House, Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 12, 2018September 29, 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: Menu for Baseline Tap House, Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Opening shortly at 11am on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here is the menu for the new Baseline Tap House:

VIDEO: Grand Avenue Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Take A Tour

September 29, 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: Grand Avenue Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Take A Tour

Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened to guests today (at least some of it). Enjoy a video tour of this new area which will be the portal to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019:

RUMOR: The Jingle Cruise Holiday Overlay Will Not Return to Magic Kingdom, Disneyland

September 28, 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: The Jingle Cruise Holiday Overlay Will Not Return to Magic Kingdom, Disneyland

For whatever reason, it appears that the Jingle Cruise, the holiday overlay of the Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom, will not return in 2017. Introduced in 2013, the Jingle Cruise would run from November to January at both parks. The Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions were similar concepts, but … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Adds Signage For Daily Parade Live Stream to Disney Stores

November 17, 2017September 28, 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: Magic Kingdom Adds Signage For Daily Parade Live Stream to Disney Stores

In preparation for the daily Disney Parks parade live streams that will be airing in Disney Store locations around the world, the Magic Kingdom has added signage along the park’s parade route. The sign informs guests that viewing areas between the end of Main Street and the Castle may appear on camera during the broadcast. … Read more

PHOTOS: Entrance Tile Mural Removed From Epcot’s Universe of Energy

September 28, 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: Entrance Tile Mural Removed From Epcot’s Universe of Energy

1.5 months after it was closed, the beloved tile mural that welcomed guests to the Universe of Energy at Epcot has been removed. A peek through the entry doors shows that the mural is being ripped off of the wall. The Universe of Energy is being replaced by a Guardians of the Galaxy attraction.

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