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VIDEO: Ride the New “Mission Space” Earth and Mars Missions

August 11, 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.

VIDEO: Ride the New "Mission Space" Earth and Mars Missions

Soft opening today, we got our first ride on the two enhanced versions of the Mission: Space attraction at Epcot. First, we take a ride on the Earth Mission, a family friendly new version of the Green Team: Next, the re-animated Orange Team version, the classic attraction with a brand new look: The new Mission … Read more

One Man’s Dream Becoming Walt Disney Presents, Star Wars Land & Toy Story Land Models Coming

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.

One Man's Dream Becoming Walt Disney Presents, Star Wars Land & Toy Story Land Models Coming

Today, Disney shared an update that will very soon give you a thrilling, up-close look at what’s to come at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The One Man’s Dream attraction is currently being reimagined into Walt Disney Presents, which like its predecessor, will continue showcasing historic items from Walt Disney’s history, such as sketches, photos and storyboards. … Read more

RUMOR: All-Star Value Resorts at Walt Disney World to Add Table Service Restaurant

July 12, 2018August 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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It appears that Disney is eyeing the possible addition of a table service restaurant to their value resorts at Walt Disney World. According to sources, the parking lot between All-Star Music and All-Star Movies will become home to a new table service restaurant, likely buffet style. With hotel occupancy expected to be on the rise … Read more

Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Just Queue Space to Enter Star Wars Land

August 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.

Grand Avenue at Disney's Hollywood Studios is Just Queue Space to Enter Star Wars Land

Many have been asking, besides the Baseline Tap House, what is the purpose of the Grand Avenue area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? It’s a fairly big parcel and nothing more than this bar and lounge has been announced for it. What else is going in there? Well, the answer is the only dedicated queue space … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Previews Merchandise for the 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

August 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.

PHOTOS: Disney Previews Merchandise for the 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Expanding for a longer-than-ever 75-day run, the 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festivalreturns to Walt Disney World Resort from August 31 to November 13, 2017. The Disney Parks Merchandise team has developed more than 75 items celebrating the many ways guests can sip and taste their way throughout Epcot. “Each year we look forward … Read more

SHOP NOW: Great Movie Ride and Universe of Energy Closing Merchandise For Sale Online

August 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.

SHOP NOW: Great Movie Ride and Universe of Energy Closing Merchandise For Sale Online

As promised, DisneyStore.com today is selling the limited release t-shirts celebrating the closing of the Universe of Energy and The Great Movie Ride. You can click here or any image below to buy these items. The shirts are available until August 17th online. Additional items such as Tervis tumblers, … Read more

Gary Sinise Will Not Return to Mission: Space, Gina Torres is the New CAPCOM

August 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.

Gary Sinise Will Not Return to Mission: Space, Gina Torres is the New CAPCOM

Gary Sinise will not be returning as CAPCOM in the relaunched Mission: SPACE attraction at Epcot when it returns August 13th, a role he has had in the ride since it opened in 2003. American actress Gina Torres will replace Sinise in completely new attraction pre-show videos. Gina Torres has appeared in many television series, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Baseline Tap House Facade Revealed, New Details of Grand Avenue at Hollywood Studios

July 12, 2018August 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, VIDEO: Baseline Tap House Facade Revealed, New Details of Grand Avenue at Hollywood Studios

Opening this Fall, what remains of New York Street at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will become Grand Avenue, a representation of modern day Los Angeles. Situated in the former home of the Writer’s Stop will be the Baseline Tap House, a new bar and lounge just steps away from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This week, the … Read more

Hollywood Studios Expecting Huge Crowds for Great Movie Ride Closing, Operating Hours Extended

August 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.

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With The Great Movie Ride closing on Sunday, August 13th, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is adjusting some operating hours for attractions and dining inside of the park this weekend, August 12th and 13th. Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream will operate from park open until park close both days. For The First Time in Forever: A Frozen … Read more

Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters Closing in Hong Kong Disneyland This Month for MARVEL Shooter Ride

August 8, 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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Hong Kong Disneyland has announced that Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters in Tomorrowland will close on August 31st, 2017 to make way for a MARVEL attraction. The MARVEL attraction (which will feature Ant-Man) was announced along with a massive expansion of the park. The announcement stated: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters will be reimagined into a brand … Read more

Full Character and Photo-Op Lineup Announced for Disney World’s PhotoPass Day 2017

March 4, 2019August 8, 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.

Full Character and Photo-Op Lineup Announced for Disney World's PhotoPass Day 2017

August 19 marks World Photo Day, and Disney will celebrate the occasion with the return of Disney PhotoPass Day at Walt Disney World Resort! During this event, Disney PhotoPass Service will offer a number of exclusive photo opportunities that will let you take home even more picture-perfect memories of your visit. In honor of Disney’s … Read more

Annual Passholders Can Collect Free Ratatouille Buttons at the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

August 8, 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.

Annual Passholders Can Collect Free Ratatouille Buttons at the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Annual Passholders can collect complimentary buttons at Epcot during the 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Buttons featuring Remy from Ratatouille will be distributed to Annual Passholders at the Festival Center in Future World when guests present their valid pass. The 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival kicks-off August 31st, 2017.

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs Introduces Late Night Happy Hour

July 12, 2018August 8, 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.

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Guests visiting Disney Springs can now quench their thirst for adventure during an expanded happy hour at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar! Visitors can enjoy special prices on cocktails, wine, and draft beer, or fuel up for their next adventure with happy hour appetizers including Jock’s Loaded Nachos, Belloq’s Bacon Fries and Double Agent Sliders. These … Read more

Select Disney World Restaurants Offering Free Appetizers and Valet Parking for Florida Residents

July 12, 2018August 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.

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Select Walt Disney World Resort signature dining restaurants are trying to bring in more Florida residents with a new special offer. Disney is now offering Florida residents a free appetizer with each adult entree purchased and free valet parking when they enjoy dinner at Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Flying Fish at the Boardwalk, Citricos … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/7/17 (Goodbye Universe of Energy, Siemens, Hello Food & Wine Festival, ETC.)

August 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.

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/7/17 (Goodbye Universe of Energy, Siemens, Hello Food & Wine Festival, ETC.)

Our latest photo report brings us to Epcot as we countdown to the extinction of the Universe of Energy, the start of the Food and Wine Festival, and the relaunch of Mission: Space… Siemens Closes VIP Center at Spaceship Earth On July 31st, Siemens packed up shop and abandoned the VIP Center at Spaceship Earth … Read more

PHOTO: Lighthouse Sculpture Unveiled at Grand Floridian to Honor Alligator Attack Victim

August 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.

PHOTO: Lighthouse Sculpture Unveiled at Grand Floridian to Honor Alligator Attack Victim

The lighthouse sculpture to honor Lane Thomas and the foundation set up in his name was recently unveiled at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at the Walt Disney World Resort. The sculpture rests along the shorelines where the incident took place a little over a year ago.

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