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TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/14/17) – Cars Land 5th Anniversary, The Pyramid, Gearing Up for Our 10th Anniversary, and More!

June 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.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/14/17) – Cars Land 5th Anniversary, The Pyramid, Gearing Up for Our 10th Anniversary, and More!

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, WDWNT: The Pyramid is back, we celebrate 5 years of Cars Land, and we begin our journey to WDWNT’s 10th anniversary celebration… 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 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Modern Style Value Resort Rooms Debut at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

November 17, 2017June 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: New Modern Style Value Resort Rooms Debut at Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney is currently in the process of remodeling all of the rooms at the Pop Century Resort and we have a first look inside of the newly remodeled lodging for you today. We start with a little refresher course for those of you who may not remember what the current rooms at Disney’s Pop Century … Read more

REVIEW: The Market at Ale & Compass Opens Bringing Counter Service to Disney’s Yacht Club

July 13, 2018June 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.

REVIEW: The Market at Ale & Compass Opens Bringing Counter Service to Disney's Yacht Club

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a bit in disarray at the moment. The massive expansion of the convention center rolls on, meanwhile, the former Ale and Compass Lounge, Fittings and Fairings shop, and the Captain’s Grille are all closed to either be remodeled or repurposed. Half of the former Fittings and Fairings shop has reopened … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney Company Takes Full Ownership of Disneyland Paris

June 13, 2017June 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.

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In a rather exciting piece of new, the Walt Disney Company has successfully taken full ownership of Disneyland Paris. In order to take full ownership, France’s laws require Disney to own more than 95% of the stock. After offering a buyout to existing shareholders that ended last week, Disney reached 97.08% ownership which will now allow … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Continues, New Walkways Erected, and Concept Art Gives Opening Date

December 14, 2017June 12, 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: Expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Continues, New Walkways Erected, and Concept Art Gives Opening Date

Just a few months ago, Disney finally announced their massive expansion plans for Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, including a 15-story tower. We decided to head back to Coronado again a few days ago to see the latest progress on the work. Here is our third video update on the project showing the progress on the 15-story … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars Land Construction Update at Disneyland Park for June 10th, 2017

November 23, 2017June 12, 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: Star Wars Land Construction Update at Disneyland Park for June 10th, 2017

Thanks to our friends over at Fresh Baked Disney, we have another weekly look at how the construction of Star Wars land is going over at Disneyland Park. Here is a look at the project as of June 10th, 2017: The race is on to complete the new riverbank for the Rivers of America before … Read more

Epcot Introducing “Frozen Ever After Dessert Party” with Fireworks Viewing and After-Close Attraction Ride

July 15, 2018June 12, 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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Epcot is getting a new fireworks dessert party focused around the Frozen Ever After attraction in Norway. The dessert party portion of the event will take place just steps away from the current FastPass+ viewing area for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. After guests enjoy a spread of delectable desserts, drinks, and the nightly fireworks show, … Read more

RUMOR: Walt Disney World’s Disney Dining Plan Adding Alcoholic & Specialty Beverages in 2018

November 18, 2017June 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.

RUMOR: Walt Disney World's Disney Dining Plan Adding Alcoholic & Specialty Beverages in 2018

According to internal rumblings, 2018 Disney Dining Plan packages should include alcoholic and specialty beverages. With the new plans, guests will now be able to enjoy a choice of either one speciality non-alcoholic or alcoholic (if they are over 21 years of age) beverage with each meal. A single serving non-alcoholic specialty beverage may includes … Read more

REVIEW: Cars 3 Accelerates Where Cars 2 Did Not, Rare Sequel Greater Than the First

June 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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Admittedly, I am likely the biggest fan of the original Cars film released back in 2006. I loved the movie and have watched it dozens and dozens of times. I will be likely to tell you that the greatest moment of my life was getting to attend the grand opening of Cars Land at Disney … Read more

Disneyland Finally Remodeling Adventureland to Deal with Crowding Issues, Several Locations Closing or Moving

July 14, 2018June 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.

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If you have ever walked through Adventureland at Disneyland, you no doubt know how crazy and congested the single, narrow pathway that makes up the land can get. Well, after all of these years, Disney is finally doing something about it. On June 12, the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost and South Seas Traders stores will … Read more

FIRST LOOK: 5 More Fantastic Items Being Released for EPCOT Center’s 35th Anniversary This Fall

November 18, 2017June 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.

FIRST LOOK: 5 More Fantastic Items Being Released for EPCOT Center's 35th Anniversary This Fall

A few months ago, we revealed to you the very first items in the line of Epcot 35th anniversary merchandise coming to the park this Fall. Now, we take a look at 5 more items that will be joining the retro merchandise collection around the time the park celebrates its birthday on October 1st: First … Read more

5 Magic Kingdom Restaurants Will Join Counter Service Mobile Ordering Program Next

July 13, 2018June 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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Following the success of the Satuli Canteen and Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, 5 Magic Kingdom restaurants will launch the mobile ordering program starting in the next few days. Magic Kingdom locations joining the program include Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, Pinocchio Village Haus, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe, and Columbia … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Enhanced Big Thunder Trail Opens at Disneyland, The Portal to Star Wars Land

November 23, 2017June 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.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Enhanced Big Thunder Trail Opens at Disneyland, The Portal to Star Wars Land

Our friends over at Fresh Baked Disney have provided us with some photos of the newly reopened Big Thunder Trail at Disneyland Park, the first part of the park which was closed for the construction of Star Wars Land to return into service: What has been construction walls for the better part of a year … Read more

REVIEW: Crazy Churro, Apple Pie, and Berry Explosion Ice Cream Sundaes Debut at Epcot’s Taste Track

July 13, 2018June 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.

REVIEW: Crazy Churro, Apple Pie, and Berry Explosion Ice Cream Sundaes Debut at Epcot's Taste Track

Taste Track at Epcot, just steps away from Test Track in case the name didn’t give it away, has had a tumultuous history. Since it was constructed in 1998, it has more often than not been closed. In recent years, Disney has rotated through a few different menus at the location, including a short lived … Read more

Disney & PIXAR Short Film Festival at Epcot Closing Next Week for Refurbishment

June 14, 2017June 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.

Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival

The Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival located in the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot will closed for a one week refurbishment next week. The attraction will be closed starting June 12th and will re-open on June 19, 2017. It is unclear if the films offered will be finally rotated out or if this is just a general … Read more

An Entire Pavilion Dedicated to Star Wars Land Coming to the D23 Expo 2017, Full Model on Display

June 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.

An Entire Pavilion Dedicated to Star Wars Land Coming to the D23 Expo 2017, Full Model on Display

The D23 Expo 2017 will have entire pavilion dedicated to the Star Wars-themed lands coming to Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, the creative minds behind the pavilion unveiled the amazing logo for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: A Galaxy of Stories, exclusively at D23 Expo 2017. In just a few short weeks, guests can catch … Read more

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