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VIDEO: See the Damage Hurricane Irma Caused at Walt Disney World’s Theme Parks

March 4, 2019September 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.

VIDEO: See the Damage Hurricane Irma Caused at Walt Disney World's Theme Parks

Hurricane Irma passed through Walt Disney World this week, closing the parks for two days and many attractions for even longer. While the parks did reopen yesterday, damage was quite evident at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as in the Epcot Resort Area. Take a look: The Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/13/17) – Hurricane Irma, EPCOT Center 35th, Win an Orange Bird Pop Vinyl, & More!

September 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.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/13/17) – Hurricane Irma, EPCOT Center 35th, Win an Orange Bird Pop Vinyl, & More!

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we celebrate 35 years of EPCOT Center, the Map Game returns, and were discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Irma at Walt Disney World… 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, … Read more

Satuli Canteen in Pandora: The World of AVATAR Discontinuing Breakfast Service, Lunch Begins at 10AM

March 4, 2019September 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.

The breakfast service at Satuli Canteen in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will be coming to an end on Sunday, September 17th, 2017. Satuli will begin lunch service at 10am daily, but breakfast will return for “peak periods”, whenever those might be. Breakfast was previously only offered from 9am … Read more

REVIEW: Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom Adds Poutine, Pad Thai, and Beef Posole to the Menu

March 4, 2019September 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.

REVIEW: Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom Adds Poutine, Pad Thai, and Beef Posole to the Menu

Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has shaken things up once again with a rather major menu change. For more information on this establishment and thoughts on the past and present items, please check out our previous reviews: Grand Opening Review from May 2016 Major Menu Change from September 2016 New Chicken Wings Added in … Read more

Mickey Ear Hat Embroidery Now Available at the Discovery Trading Company

March 4, 2019September 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.

Mickey Ear Hat Embroidery Now Available at the Discovery Trading Company

Discovery trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park now offers ear hat embroidery as of September 4th, 2017. Embroidery will be exclusive to ear hats at this time and will not extend to other items guests can customize at other locations. Basic embroidery will be $3.99 for gold, black, or dark pink text in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Restrooms and Exterior Seating Now Open at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

July 12, 2018September 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.

PHOTOS: New Restrooms and Exterior Seating Now Open at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe

After months of work, some of the new exterior seating and completely remodeled restrooms have debuted at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. Benches against the building accompany tables and chairs for the new outdoor seating area. A new wheelchair ramp in place. The large sign advertising the bays was removed. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Princess and Villain Handbag Ornaments Available at Disney Parks

September 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.

PHOTOS: New Princess and Villain Handbag Ornaments Available at Disney Parks

In the vein of the infamous “shoe ornaments”, Disney Parks are now selling Princess and Villains handbag ornaments… Princess designs include Aurora, Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Elsa, Anna, Snow White and Merida. Villain designs include the Evil Queen, Ursula, and Maleficent. The ornaments are $21.99 each or 3 for $55.00. They will be available … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Imagineer and Legend X. Atencio Has Passed Away

September 11, 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.

BREAKING: Disney Imagineer and Legend X. Atencio Has Passed Away

From D23.com: Disney Legend Xavier “X” Atencio, a former Imagineer and Disney animator, passed away on September 10 at the age of 98. X was responsible for helping bring to life a number of beloved Disney parks attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion, as well as such animated classics as Pinocchio and … Read more

BREAKING: Disney World Announces Reopening Park Hours Following Hurricane Irma

March 4, 2019September 11, 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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After being closed for two days, Walt Disney World has announced the reopening of their parks following Hurricane Irma. Hours for Tuesday, September 12th are as follows: Magic Kingdom Extra Magic Hours 8AM-9AM Park Hours 9AM-7PM Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 7PM-12AM Epcot Park Hours 9AM-9PM Extra Magic Hours 9PM-11PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park … Read more

VIDEO: See How The Magic Kingdom Prepared for Hurricane Irma Before It Closed

September 11, 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 The Magic Kingdom Prepared for Hurricane Irma Before It Closed

The last in our series of videos taken before Hurricane Irma rolled through takes us to the Magic Kingdom for a quick look at how the park prepared for the storm: Don’t forget to check out our videos from Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios as well.

VIDEO: See How Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Preparing for Hurricane Irma

September 10, 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 Disney's Hollywood Studios is Preparing for Hurricane Irma

Yesterday, we took a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios just before it closed for Hurricane Irma. Just as we showed you for Epcot, the park was in full preparation-mode for the storm, providing some rather unique and interesting views of the park. Take a look:

PHOTOS: Disney Distributing Safety and Information Pamphlets to Resort Guests Prior to Hurricane Irma

September 9, 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: Disney Distributing Safety and Information Pamphlets to Resort Guests Prior to Hurricane Irma

Disney World is distributing important “Resort Impacts” pamphlets to all guests staying at their resort hotels during Hurricane Irma. The first paper lists the park and Disney Springs closure information for today, Saturday, September 9th, as well as the information on the closures for the next two days. There is then some helpful information on … Read more

VIDEO: See How Epcot at Walt Disney World Is Getting Prepared for Hurricane Irma

September 9, 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 Epcot at Walt Disney World Is Getting Prepared for Hurricane Irma

Yesterday, we took a trip to Epcot to enjoy a lightly-attended day at the Food and Wine Festival 2017, and while we were there, we found that the park was already well-underway into preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irma. The following video shows all the changes the park had made up until yesterday to … Read more

UPDATE: Disney World Closing Fort Wilderness & More, Cancelling More Special Events Ahead of Hurricane Irma

September 7, 2017September 7, 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 cancelled and scheduled more closings for several offerings this weekend in anticipation of Hurricane Irma: Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground will close beginning Saturday afternoon 9/9 at 2PM. Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ have been cancelled for Saturday 9/9, Sunday, 9/10, and Monday 9/11. The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show … Read more

Santa Gertie the Dinosaur, Echo Lake Christmas Tree, and Olaf Coming to Frozen Sing Along for Holidays at Hollywood Studios

September 7, 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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In addition to Sunset Seasons Greetings and Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam, Walt Disney World has announced additional experiences coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season. In Echo Lake, extra-large ornaments, colorful garlands and a giant Christmas tree centered on the water will make the area the merriest of places this holiday season. Even Dinosaur … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Grand Avenue Area Revealed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Thanks to Hurricane Irma

September 7, 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 Grand Avenue Area Revealed at Disney's Hollywood Studios Thanks to Hurricane Irma

With Hurricane Irma approaching, construction crews at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were forced to remove the tarps covering the fences surrounding the new Grand Avenue area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, giving is a clear look inside of the area for the first time. So, let’s take a tour of this “new land” for Disney’s Hollywood Studios… … Read more

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