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PHOTO: New Marquee Replaces Classic Sign for Muppet-Vision 3-D, New Theater Name at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

June 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.

PHOTO: New Marquee Replaces Classic Sign for Muppet-Vision 3-D, New Theater Name at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The classic Muppet-Vision 3-D sign that has welcomed guests to the Hollywood Studios classic since 1991 has been removed and will be likely replaced today with this… The new sign gives a name to the theater the Muppets and Muppet Labs have taken over for the show, The Grand Arts Theatre. This change is likely … Read more

Magic Kingdom to Close at 6PM to Accommodate 2017 Christmas Party Events

June 28, 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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The Magic Kingdom will close one-hour before the beginning of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on event nights in 2017, a change from years past. In previous years, the park would close at 7pm just as the party was beginning. To better accommodate guests arriving for the parties and to help clear out day-guests earlier, … Read more

Rey Has Joined the Cast of Star Wars – A Galaxy Far, Far Away at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

June 28, 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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With the return of the Star Wars – A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, the glorified character photo-op has added Rey from The Force Awakens to each performance. This was first seen at the Star Wars – Galactic Nights event back in April, and you can see our video … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/28/17) – Hall of Presidents Controversy, Overhauling Epcot, and the Fan-ly Feud!

June 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.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/28/17) – Hall of Presidents Controversy, Overhauling Epcot, and the Fan-ly Feud!

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we discuss the controversy over the hall of Presidents, the impending end of Epcot as we know it, and the Fan-ly Feud returns… 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

UPDATE: Disney Denies Media Reports, Claims Extensive Theater Upgrades Responsible for Hall of Presidents Opening Delay

November 8, 2017June 27, 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.

UPDATE: Disney Denies Media Reports, Claims Extensive Theater Upgrades Responsible for Hall of Presidents Opening Delay

The following statement was just issued by Thomas Smith, Editorial Content Director for Disney Parks on the Disney Parks Blog: Since the Magic Kingdom Park opened in 1971, The Hall of Presidents has brought together a one-of-a-kind look at the office of the President of the United States through film and the magic of Disney’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 6/27/17 (Disney Movie Magic, PIXAR Live, Cars 3, New Cupcake, Etc.)

July 13, 2018June 27, 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: Hollywood Studios 6/27/17 (Disney Movie Magic, PIXAR Live, Cars 3, New Cupcake, Etc.)

Our latest photo report takes us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, to see what is new and exciting for this park in transition… The Hollywood That Was Heavy demolition continues in the Hollywood Studios parking lot as they prepare to expand and reconfigure it ahead of Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land opening. The stage … Read more

Young Child Hospitalized After Incident at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

June 30, 2017June 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.

Young Child Hospitalized After Incident at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

A 5-year-old was airlifted to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children on Monday after the child nearly drowned at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World. The boy is alright and was last listed as “well” in condition. The pool was closed following the incident as it became the scene of an investigation … Read more

REVIEW: Jalapeno Cream Cheese Pretzel Lives on at Typhoon Lagoon

July 13, 2018June 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.

REVIEW: Jalapeno Cream Cheese Pretzel Lives on at Typhoon Lagoon

My all-time favorite Walt Disney World snack was always the Jalapeño Cream Cheese Stuffed Pretzel that used to be available at the theme parks. A few years ago, both this treat and the simpler Cream Cheese Stuffed Pretzel vanished, but that version did return to a few locations in recent months. I’m proud to announce … Read more

PHOTOS: More Happily Ever After Merchandise (Including Poster) is Coming to Magic Kingdom

June 27, 2017June 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.

PHOTOS: More Happily Ever After Merchandise (Including Poster) is Coming to Magic Kingdom

Disney today previewed three new merchandise items related Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom. These items come in addition to those we have showed you in the past. A light-up head band is coming later this summer. Also coming later this summer is an open edition pin. Last but certainly not least, the attraction … Read more

CONTEST: Enter to Win a Disney Mickey Mouse Emoji Fidget Spinner from WDWNT

June 27, 2017June 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.

CONTEST: Enter to Win a Disney Mickey Mouse Emoji Fidget Spinner from WDWNT

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you undoubtedly know what a Fidget Spinner is. Well, Disney is already in on the strange, spinning toy craze and is selling Emoji Fidget Spinners at the U.S. theme parks. Mickey, Minnie, and Stitch variations are available in black or white colors … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Confirms Donald Trump Will Speak, Sets New Opening Date for Hall of Presidents

December 5, 2017June 25, 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.

UPDATE: Disney Confirms Donald Trump Will Speak, Sets New Opening Date for Hall of Presidents

Disney has finally made a statement about their ongoing update of the Hall of Presidents attraction at the Magic Kingdom. According to News 13… “The same thing that we’ve done with other presidents, is the same plan we have for President Trump,” said Jacquee Wahler, Vice President of communications (Walt Disney World). They went on … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Commences on Possible Club 33 Location at Epcot

July 14, 2018June 25, 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: Work Commences on Possible Club 33 Location at Epcot

Since it was announced that Club 33 would be expanding to four locations at Walt Disney World, many have speculated what the location of the private lounges/restaurants in each park might be. As we speculated with construction walls present at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that their location will be the old Catwalk Bar, it seems that … Read more

Disney World Postponing Hall of Presidents Reopening Until After July 4th

November 17, 2017June 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.

Disney World Postponing Hall of Presidents Reopening Until After July 4th

Walt Disney World will likely not be reopening the Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom in time for the 4th of July holiday as originally planned. Despite zero announcements since the attraction closed in January, Disney closed the Hall of Presidents attraction to add new president Donald Trump to the show. Internal documents stated … Read more

Kessler Collection Likely to Open New Grand Bohemian Hotel Near Hollywood Studios, Site of Swan and Dolphin Tennis Courts

June 27, 2017June 23, 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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While rumors have been circling that Marriott would be looking to grow their presence at Walt Disney World by leveling the site of the Swan and Dolphin Hotel tennis courts, we now have some idea of their plans for the space. A source inside of the Marriott organization has informed us that the Kessler Collection … Read more

D23 Expo 2017 Rumors – A Brave New Epcot with Way More Disney Character, 5 Year Expansion Plan

June 27, 2017June 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.

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Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek has already announced that big changes are coming to Epcot, making the statement back in November 2016 at the Destination D event at Walt Disney World. While they weren’t ready to spill the beans just yet, the D23 Expo in Anaheim next month seems like a likely venue … Read more

Full Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup Released for Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2017

June 27, 2017June 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.

Full Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup Released for Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2017

Eleven new acts join the Eat to the Beat concert series this fall during the 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, the longest event ever in the festival’s history. Festival first-timers include The Hooters, Baha Men, Lauren Alaina, Mark Wills, American Authors, Devon Allman, Postmodern Jukebox, 10,000 Maniacs, Kenny G, Blue October, and Squeeze. … Read more

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