Tom Corless, Author at WDW News Today - Page 128 of 342

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/26/17) – RUMOR, BREAKING or CONFIRMED, Weird World Showcase Food, D23 Expo Fun, and More!

July 26, 2017

Author

by

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 (7/26/17) – RUMOR, BREAKING or CONFIRMED, Weird World Showcase Food, D23 Expo Fun, and More!

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we review, I mean, insult all of the news from the D23 Expo 2017, eat some gelatinous World Showcase food, and digest what’s happening to Disney’s Hollywood Studios… If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to 105.5 FM or AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those … Read more

Modern-Day L.A. Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios In New “Grand Avenue” Area, Baseline Tap House Replaces Writer’s Stop

July 12, 2018July 26, 2017

Author

by

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.

Modern-Day L.A. Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios In New "Grand Avenue" Area, Baseline Tap House Replaces Writer's Stop

Debuting this fall, the new Grand Avenue area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is being re-imagined by Walt Disney Imagineers to capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles, showing vintage office buildings and warehouses representing the different vibrant districts and cultures of the city. This new area will be home to Baseline Tap House, a … Read more

Disney Lifting Annual Pass Block-Out Dates to Allow One Last Ride on Great Movie Ride, Universe of Energy

July 26, 2017July 25, 2017

Author

by

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.

Disney Lifting Annual Pass Block-Out Dates to Allow One Last Ride on Great Movie Ride, Universe of Energy

Walt Disney World will be lifting block-out dates in August on annual passes that would not typically allow entry to the parks during this time so that guests may say goodbye to two classic attractions. While we don’t have the exact dates yet, Disney should be distributing that information to guests later this week. The … Read more

Yak and Yeti Counter Service Now Serves Breakfast Daily

March 4, 2019July 25, 2017

Author

by

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.

Yak and Yeti Counter Service Now Serves Breakfast Daily

Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes is now serving quick service breakfast at Animal Kingdom from 9:00am to 10:30am daily. Located in the Asia area of Animal Kingdom, Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes will now be serving a variety of breakfast sandwiches and tacos, as well as some kid favorites including french toast sticks … Read more

VIDEO: Monorail Teal Gets Towed Through Epcot After Yet Another Breakdown

July 24, 2017

Author

by

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: Monorail Teal Gets Towed Through Epcot After Yet Another Breakdown

In what is becoming a somewhat daily occurrence, Monorail Teal apparently brokedown on the way to Epcot and required a tow. The following video shows the monorail, filled with guests, being pushed past the Universe of Energy towards Test Track: The monorail breakdowns have become a more pressing issue as of late, as the fleet … Read more

The Dress Shop at Disney Springs Returns July 27th

July 24, 2017

Author

by

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 Dress Shop at Disney Springs Returns July 27th

The Dress Shop returns to Cherry Tree Lane in the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs on July 27. First introduced in spring, this whimsical collection is filled with nostalgia that fans of Disney Parks will love. Most of the dresses sold out very quickly after the store’s opening, so this will be the first time … Read more

Multiple Downtown Disney Stores Closing to Make Way for New Dining

July 24, 2017

Author

by

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.

Multiple Downtown Disney Stores Closing to Make Way for New Dining

The Ridemakerz, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Chapel Hats stores at Downtown Disney Anaheim will be closing to make way for new dining in the coming months. While the replacement for these shops has not been announced, the closures come at a time of rapid change for the district. Splitsville Luxury Lanes is currently under construction in … Read more

VIDEO: Animated Bird Figure Returns to Expedition Everest After Extended Absense

March 4, 2019July 23, 2017

Author

by

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: Animated Bird Figure Returns to Expedition Everest After Extended Absense

We told you a few weeks ago about an ongoing lighting test for the Yeti at Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but now another long-gone effect has returned… The bird figure at the top of the mountain has been on-and-off for many years, but has probably been missing for a few years straight at … Read more

Marketplace Fun Finds Closing, Once Upon a Toy Being Remodeled at Disney Springs

July 22, 2017

Author

by

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.

Fun Finds

Sections of the Once Upon a Toy store at Disney Springs will undergo a refurbishment beginning July 31st. To make way for this refurbishment, all of the Star Wars merchandise in the back section will be relocated to Marketplace Fun Finds across the way. As a result, Marketplace Fun Finds will be closed July 24th … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Even More Merchandise Revealed for Epcot’s 35th Anniversary This October

July 21, 2017

Author

by

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.

FIRST LOOK: Even More Merchandise Revealed for Epcot's 35th Anniversary This October

We have already previewed two batches of merchandise that will be released to celebrate Epcot’s 35th anniversary this October (which can be seen here and here), but now we have even more of the merchandise line to share with you today. While we don’t know the edition size or exact release dates of these pins, … Read more

Mobile Order Program Coming to Village Haus and Pecos Bill’s at the Magic Kingdom Next Week

July 12, 2018July 21, 2017

Author

by

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.

Pecos Bill

Following the success of the other establishments already running the program, Pinocchio Village Haus and Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe will join Mobile Order through the MyDisney Experience app next week. Pinocchio Village Haus will join the program on July 24th, while Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe will start on July … Read more

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members Now Get 30% Off At Select Table Service Restaurants

July 21, 2017

Author

by

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 and Disney Vacation Club Members Now Get 30% Off At Select Table Service Restaurants

Walt Disney World is now offering a 30% discount at select table service restaurants for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members starting now through to September 30 2017. Raised from 20%, guests can now get 30% off on regular price food and non-alcoholic beverages when dining for dinner prior to 6:30pm or after 8:30pm … Read more

VIDEO: In-Depth Review and Analysis of Every Disney Parks Announcement Made at the D23 Expo 2017

July 20, 2017

Author

by

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.

Tune In Tonight for More Information and Discussion on Star Wars Land & Hotel, Epcot's Overhaul, PIXAR Pier, Skyliner, and More from D23 Expo 2017

Last night, Tom Corless, Jason Diffendal, Ron D’Anna, Scott Smith, and Patrick Hackett sat down to discuss, in depth, all of the amazing announcements made at the D23 Expo 2017. From TRON Lightcycle Power Run, to the overhaul of Epcot, and from the new Riviera Resort to the Skyliner system, last night’s live program covered … Read more

VIDEO: John Stamos Hosts Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, and Wayne Jackson for “Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering” at the D23 Expo 2017

July 20, 2017

Author

by

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: John Stamos Hosts Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, and Wayne Jackson for "Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering" at the D23 Expo 2017

Join a fascinating conversation, hosted by John Stamos, with three Imagineering Legends—Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, and 2017 Disney Legend inductee Wayne Jackson—as they recount true-life anecdotes and share personal stories about the celebrated artists, designers, and technical wizards who established the foundation and guiding principles for groundbreaking Disney experiences around the globe. This presentation was … Read more

Epcot’s New Mission: Space Will Launch in August, Booster Seats & Lower Height Requirement Likely Coming

July 20, 2017

Author

by

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.

Epcot's New Mission: Space Will Launch in August, Booster Seats & Lower Height Requirement Likely Coming

Mission: SPACE at Epcot has had a tumultuous history. It opened to great fanfare in 2003 as the most realistic space simulation on the planet, a new-age thrill ride the likes of which the world had never seen before, but after being too intense for many (to put it politely), they were forced to introduce … Read more

Tune In Tonight for More Information and Discussion on Star Wars Land & Hotel, Epcot’s Overhaul, PIXAR Pier, Skyliner, and More from D23 Expo 2017

July 20, 2017July 19, 2017

Author

by

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.

Tune In Tonight for More Information and Discussion on Star Wars Land & Hotel, Epcot's Overhaul, PIXAR Pier, Skyliner, and More from D23 Expo 2017

Join us tonight at 9PM eastern for our Parks and Resorts Review from the D23 Expo 2017, where we’ll de discussing all of the announcements from the event in-depth at listen.WDWNT.com and on YouTube! Among the topics to be discussed are: Mickey Mouse ride replacing the Great Movie Ride The overhaul of Epcot including the … Read more

→←