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UPDATE: Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary Relocation Dates Now November and December 2017

August 29, 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.

Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Relocating Temporarily Due to Unplanned Maintenance

Due to unplanned maintenance, Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort was supposed to temporarily move to the convention center for a few weeks this month, but that has now been moved to later this year. The temporary location will operate from late-November-December 2017. No exact dates have been provided as of yet. With the exception … Read more

VIDEO: See What Happens During Evacuation of Pirates of the Caribbean at the Magic Kingdom

August 29, 2017August 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: See What Happens During Evacuation of Pirates of the Caribbean at the Magic Kingdom

One of our readers was recently evacuated from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at the Magic Kingdom during a routine breakdown and sent us some video from their experience: While this doesn’t happen every day, it is not uncommon either. What do you think? Do you hope to get evacuated from Disney attractions for … Read more

Bodh’aktan, Margaret Almer Return, New Acts Coming to World Showcase for Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival

August 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.

Bodh’aktan, Margaret Almer Return, New Acts Coming to World Showcase for Epcot's Food & Wine Festival

In addition to the “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series, featuring 11 new artists, guests will also want to look for new and returning acts in World Showcase at Epcot during this year’s Food and Wine Festival. Suroît – New to Epcot, this renowned band hails from Canada’s Magdalen Islands in eastern Quebec. For four … Read more

Hocus Pocus Halloween Merchandise Will Likely Not Be Released at Walt Disney World

August 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.

Hocus Pocus Merchandise

Despite being announced as part of the merchandise lineup for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2017 at the Magic Kingdom, a line of Hocus Locus Villains Spelltacular merchandise (based on the show that is a staple of the party) was not released at the event. Some sources claim the items were recalled due to some legal/copyright … Read more

PHOTO: Leaked Image Provides First Look at Coaster Trains for Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios

August 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.

PHOTO: Leaked Image Provides First Look at Coaster Trains for Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios

The Slinky Dog Dash will be the headlining attraction in Toy Story Land when it opens next Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but today, we’re getting our first look at the physical coaster trains for the ride. The above leaked photo reveals pieces of one of the Slinky Dog trains being delivered to Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Walt Disney World Switching to Self-Service Automated Lockers at Theme Parks

March 4, 2019August 26, 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 Switching to Self-Service Automated Lockers at Theme Parks

Guest lockers offered at Walt Disney World’s 4 theme parks have been changed to self service, electronic kiosks that no longer require a cast member or physical keys. Guests paying with cash and credit can now head directly to the lockers to pay. Guests paying with gift cards or MagicBand will still need to see … Read more

Survey Reveals Possible New Park Theme and Name for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 27, 2017August 26, 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.

great movie ride night

With all of the demolition, removal, and construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it is no secret that most of the park that once existed is now history, which has lead many a guest to ask what the new theme of the park will be and why Disney hasn’t just renamed it already. Well, a recent … Read more

Join Us for an All-Day Game Across Walt Disney World, WDWNT: Order of the Seven

August 24, 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.

Join Us for an All-Day Game Across Walt Disney World, WDWNT: Order of the Seven

This September WDWNT brings you our most insane game yet – long, silly, infuriating, and fun, all at the same time. Be prepared to step into a world where Seven is a sacred number, representing the collection of the World’s (Walt Disney World’s) most powerful entities. An evil creature reigns over the land, and his … Read more

PHOTOS: More New Photos & Artwork Appear at One Man’s Dream, Becoming Walt Disney Presents

August 24, 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.

Two days ago, we went over to One Man’s Dream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and noticed some new photos and artwork had been added to the walls. We returned yesterday to find that even more new content has been added as the exhibit prepares to become Walt Disney Presents. Pictures from the Mickey Mouse Club … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Aerial View of Star Wars & Toy Story Land Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 17, 2017August 22, 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: Aerial View of Star Wars & Toy Story Land Construction at Disney's Hollywood Studios

It has been a little while since the last time we took to the skies over Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the progress on the expansion of the park, but the time has come to see how Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land are shaping up from above. I wish it were a … Read more

Cinderella’s Royal Table Closing for Refurbishment in 2018

July 12, 2018August 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.

Cinderella's Royal Table Closing for Refurbishment in 2018

Cinderella’s Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom will be closing for a short refurbishment in 2018. The restaurant inside of Cinderella Castle will be closed February 28th through March 2nd, 2018. The restaurant is available for reservations once again starting 3/3.

PHOTOS: Tokyo Disneyland’s Grand Circuit Raceway Cars Being Recycled at Tomorrowland Speedway, Magic Kingdom

August 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: Tokyo Disneyland's Grand Circuit Raceway Cars Being Recycled at Tomorrowland Speedway, Magic Kingdom

The Tokyo Disneyland Grand Circuit Raceway attraction closed forever back in January as the park embarks on its largest expansion ever, but now the vehicles from that extinct Tomorrowland attraction have crossed the ocean and made their way to the Magic Kingdom. The cars are currently visible from the TTA Peoplemover attraction, located behind Space … Read more

Minnie Van Service Expands to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Starting Today

August 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.

Image WDW Minnie Van Service

While initially only available to guests staying at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club and Boardwalk Resorts (and then expanded to Disny’s Wilderness Lodge last week), a few additional resort guests are now able to take advantage of Disney’s Minnie Van service due to popular demand. Starting today, guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village … Read more

Dole Whip & More Restaurants Coming to Mobile Order at Disney World

July 12, 2018August 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.

Dole Whip & More Restaurants Coming to Mobile Order at Disney World

On the heels of the successful rollout at many other restaurants, Walt Disney World will expand the Mobile Order program through the MyDisneyExperience app to several previously unannounced establishments later this year. Here are the restaurants now adding the service later this year: Lunching Pad at the Magic Kingdom Aloha Isle at the Magic Kingdom … Read more

PHOTOS: Iconic Water Feature Drained as Universe of Energy Transitions to Guardians of the Galaxy

August 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.

PHOTOS: Iconic Water Feature Drained as Universe of Energy Transitions to Guardians of the Galaxy

While not much work has happened since The Universe of Energy closed at Epcot last week, the iconic water feature outside of the 1982 Future World Pavilion has now been drained. The water feature may or may not return, with the marquee being replaced by a Nova Corps ship from the Guardians of the Galaxy … Read more

PHOTOS: New Concept Art & Location Revealed for Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Disney Springs

July 12, 2018August 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: New Concept Art & Location Revealed for Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Disney Springs

That odd, sunken-in plot of grass between the Coca-Cola Store and Planet Hollywood Observatory finally has a tenant: Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill. Opening in 2018, the new Wolfgang Puck concept will open in Town Center, housed in a completely new building. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, will modernize the traditional “bar and grill” concept … Read more

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