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PHOTO: Disney World Replacing “Stealable” Toiletries with Pump Dispensers in Guest Hotel Rooms

August 18, 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: Disney World Replacing "Stealable" Toiletries with Pump Dispensers in Guest Hotel Rooms

Rather than distribute endless numbers of bottles and soaps to every guest room at Walt Disney World (that guests would then be able to take home with them), Disney is moving towards refillable dispensers inside of the showers found in guest rooms. The following picture was shared on the Coronado Springs Buzz Facebook page: The … Read more

REVIEW: The $8 Artisan S’mores from The Ganachery at Disney Springs are Life Changing

July 13, 2018August 18, 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: The $8 Artisan S'mores from The Ganachery at Disney Springs are Life Changing

So, $8 seems like a lot of money for a s’mores, considering the average creation of a single serving of graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate probably would cost you less than $1 as a consumer. However, I don’t think you’ll be making s’mores quite like The Ganachery at Disney Springs… A relatively new offering, the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween Treats Coming to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary 2017

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 Halloween Treats Coming to the Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Not-So-Scary 2017

Halloween kicks off early this year in Magic Kingdom Park, with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select evenings beginning August 25, fun-filled evening with trick-or-treating throughout the park, eerie entertainment and Disney characters that go bump in the night. This year, more than a dozen specially created treats – some available only during the parties, … Read more

Reservations Now Open for Fantasmic Dessert & VIP Viewing Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 17, 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 shooting fireworks in Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney is introducing a new way to take in the spectacular sights and sounds of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Fantasmic! Dessert & VIP Viewing Experience package. Guests will check-in and pick up a delicious snack box (which features a mix of sweet and savory items) at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater prior to show time. … Read more

Patina Opening New Italian Restaurant Inside of The Edison Complex at Disney Springs in 2018

November 9, 2018August 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.

Patina Opening New Italian Restaurant Inside of The Edison Complex at Disney Springs in 2018

Patina will reportedly be opening a new Italian concept, Maria & Enzo’s, located inside of the very same complex as The Edison on The Landing at Disney Springs. Patina Restaurant Group also currently operates Morimoto Asia, Tutto Italia and Via Napoli in Epcot, and The Edison when it opens later this year. They will even be involved … Read more

Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is No More, Grand Avenue Taking Over

August 17, 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.

Muppets Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios is No More, Grand Avenue Taking Over

The recently named Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is already no more, as Disney announced today that the entire land and the remains of the Streets of America will all become the new Grand Avenue area this Fall. Muppets Courtyard, along with a portion of the former Streets of America, is being re-imagined by … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Parks Unleashes Spooktacular New Halloween Merchandise for 2017

August 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: Disney Parks Unleashes Spooktacular New Halloween Merchandise for 2017

Disney has begun to release the Halloween merchandise for 2017, and the fantastic items can already be found in a giant portion of the World of Disney Store at Disney Springs. Most of the old Princess room is full of Halloween and The Nightmare Before Christmas items. The new 2017 Halloween merchandise features the Fab … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (8/16/17) – Disney Parks Bucket List, Math Game, Weird Food, Mission: Space, Sphero Toys, & More!

August 23, 2017August 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.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (8/16/17) – Disney Parks Bucket List, Math Game, Weird Food, Mission: Space, Sphero Toys, & More!

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, the Math Game returns, we reveal our Disney Parks Bucket Lists, and we’ll probably make fun of Nick some more… 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, the show can … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Latest Progress on Walt Disney Presents, Star Wars Land, & Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios

August 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.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Latest Progress on Walt Disney Presents, Star Wars Land, & Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios

Our latest Hollywood Studios expansion update brings us the latest progress on Walt Disney Presents, Toy Story Land, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Below, we also have photos of the progress on these three projects to share with you: Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream has begun its conversion into Walt Disney Presents. The catwalk that … Read more

PHOTOS: Awesome New Haunted Mansion Items Released at Walt Disney World

August 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.

PHOTOS: Awesome New Haunted Mansion Items Released at Walt Disney World

Upon visiting The Magic Kingdom yesterday, we found some cool new Haunted Mansion related items for sale… A kid’s t-shirt has some awesome new art on it featuring a TON of characters from the attraction. We seriously need this on more than just apparel Disney. A new glow in the dark Madame Leota t-shirt for … Read more

Walt Disney World Is Ending Express Bus Transportation Service Next Week

August 16, 2017August 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.

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With the success of Minnie Vans already proven in a very short period of time, Disney has decided to axe the Express Bus Service after 8 months. The service, launched back in December of 2016, allowed unlimited park-to-park transportation for guests for a price. However, a Minnie Van, while more expensive as it is sold … Read more

VIDEO: Ride in the Last Car Ever on The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 14, 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: Ride in the Last Car Ever on The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Last night, we were lucky enough to be at just the right place in line to be in the very last full car of guests ever on The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Of course, I filmed the entire experience to share with you! Enjoy: On a personal note, The Great Movie Ride … Read more

PHOTOS: Signage Posted for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Replacing the Great Movie Ride

August 14, 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: Signage Posted for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, Replacing the Great Movie Ride

With the Great Movie Ride closing last night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, signage for the replacement attraction has already gone up outside of the Chinese Theater. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will now reside inside the Chinese Theater facade. The new attraction is rumored to open in 2019, around the same time as Star Wars: … Read more

Minnie Vans Service Expanded to Additional Resort Guests Starting Today

August 14, 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, 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 Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins, and Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge … Read more

VIDEO: Take An Incredible Journey Through the History of The Great Movie Ride, Closing Forever Today at Walt Disney World

August 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: Take An Incredible Journey Through the History of The Great Movie Ride, Closing Forever Today at Walt Disney World

What better way to say goodbye to a Walt Disney World original, The Great Movie Ride, than with a journey through its entire history! Below is our last Back to the Future LIVE show, a 3.5 hour spectacular taking you from the development of the attraction for EPCOT Center, to the creation of the Disney-MGM … Read more

Last Chance to Own Great Movie Ride and Energy Tees from WDWNT.com, Plus New Attraction Farewell Designs

August 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.

Last Chance to Own Great Movie Ride and Energy Tees from WDWNT.com, Plus New Attraction Farewell Designs

The WDWNT Store at TeePublic is having a special sale to mark the end of the Universe of Energy and The Great Movie Ride! For a limited time, get our farewell t-shirts for $14, and get our older (and soon to be retired) designs from these two attractions for the same price through Tuesday when … Read more

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