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UPDATE: Disney Automatically Locking All Accounts That Attempt to Cheat FastPass System Beginning Today

June 8, 2017June 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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As we told you earlier this week, Disney is cracking down on anyone who tries to cheat the FastPass+ system at Walt Disney World. Today the new policies have gone into use, as well as a more effective way of stopping guests from doing such activities again than we had even speculated. Beginning today, any … Read more

Celebrate the Disneyland Classic “America Sings” with WDWNT’s Latest Limited Release Shirt for 4th of July 2017

June 14, 2017June 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.

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We have yet another limited release t-shirt for you, and this one will ship just in time for July 4th, 2017… Available for only the next 9 days, “Make America Sing Again” celebrates the classic Disneyland attraction America Sings. This show was created by legendary Disney Imagineer Marc Davis and ran in the Carousel Theater … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/7/17) – Disney Parks Pursuit, Water Parks, Thank You Notes, and More

June 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.

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/7/17) – Disney Parks Pursuit, Water Parks, Thank You Notes, and More

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, Disney Parks Pursuit is back, Tom writes out some thank you notes, and we take a rare trip to the Disney Water Parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach… 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

Walt Disney World Raises Prices on Memory Maker Photo Packages

June 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.

Walt Disney World Raises Prices on Memory Maker Photo Packages

Starting today, guests will have to pay new higher rates to obtain a Memory Maker package at Walt Disney World. An advance purchase of Memory Maker now costs $169 (this purchase must be made at least 3 days prior to use), while same-day purchase will now cost $199. Advance purchase was formerly $149, while same-day … Read more

REVIEW: New “Out-Of-This-World” Menu Items at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 13, 2018June 6, 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: New "Out-Of-This-World" Menu Items at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant is likely in my top 10 favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World, and I often bounce between this location and the Brown Derby as to which is my favorite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you want a burger and some good desserts, there isn’t anywhere much better in my opinion, … Read more

Star Wars Shows Moving to Rollaway Staging for Better Viewing of Studios’ Nighttime Shows

June 7, 2017June 6, 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.

Star Wars Shows Moving to Rollaway Staging for Better Viewing of Studios' Nighttime Shows

In order to give guests a better view of Disney Movie Magic and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular in the evenings, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be presenting Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away and the March of the First Order on temporary staging starting June 16th. The new staging will go up in the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars Land Construction Update at Disneyland Park for June 3rd, 2017

November 23, 2017June 5, 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 3rd, 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 3rd, 2017: The two structures towards the back, which we assume to be part of the Millennium … Read more

REVIEW: Sno-Cones Return to the Magic Kingdom Just In Time for Summer Heat

July 15, 2018June 5, 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: Sno-Cones Return to the Magic Kingdom Just In Time for Summer Heat

For a period, guests could obtain a sno-cone treat at the Magic Kingdom over at Prince Eric’s Village Market in New Fantasyland. Many were upset when the snack was removed from the location and left without a home, but they will be happy to know that the treat is back at the park. Pretty much … Read more

Disney World Cracking Down on FastPass+ Cheating, Will Begin Locking Guest Accounts Who Abuse System

June 5, 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 will soon be turning on a validation system of sorts for FastPass+ usage inside of the Walt Disney World theme parks. A term dubbed “In-Park Validation” on internal documents, this phrase means the validation of park admission and entry for the day before allowing FastPass+ usage. Guests “in the know” for the past few … Read more

Paddlefish at Disney Springs Offering Father’s Day Special

July 13, 2018June 4, 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.

Fathers Day Paddlefish Special 2 scaled

For Father’s Day 2017 (June 18th), Paddlefish will be offering a special meal not available on their regular menu… Paddlefish will be offering a 20-ounce Porterhouse, jumbo Gulf shrimp and a double stuffed potato, paired with a glass of Turnball Cabernet Sauvignon. And for dessert, a rich red velvet cake. The meal costs $85.00 per person. … Read more

Disney World Offering Special Discounted Summer-Long Express Bus Pass for Annual Passholders

June 4, 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 Offering Special Discounted Summer-Long Express Bus Pass for Annual Passholders

This Summer, annual passholders can get a spectacular rate on the Express Bus Service at Walt Disney World, valid for over 2 months of use. The all-new Express Transportation Summer Pass is available just to Passholders for just $59.00 per guest. This pass will go on sale June 5th through July 31st, 2017, allowing passholders … Read more

BREAKING: Popular Shoulder Banshee Toys in Pandora: The World of AVATAR Are Completely Sold Out

March 4, 2019June 3, 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.

Well, we told you that the Banshee Rookery experience in Windtraders at Pandora: The World of AVATAR was popular, but I guess we had no idea just how popular they were… According to guests visiting this morning, there were a few Banshees on the shelves when the day started, but now there are none. Cast … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/2/17 (Happily Ever After, Road Work, iCan Robot, Gay Days, ETC.)

July 14, 2018June 2, 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: Magic Kingdom 6/2/17 (Happily Ever After, Road Work, iCan Robot, Gay Days, ETC.)

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom, so lets see what is new and exciting at Walt Disney World’s first park: Road Work Rages On Road work continues on World Drive to enhance the Magic Kingdom arrival and departure experience. Work is underway for a new “flyover” for access to Magic Kingdom … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Toy Story Land Entrance, Coaster Track, and Star Wars Land Rise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 1, 2017June 2, 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: Toy Story Land Entrance, Coaster Track, and Star Wars Land Rise at Disney's Hollywood Studios

It’s time to check on the latest progress on the expansion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the addition of the Star Wars and Toy Story themed lands. First-up, we have a video of the current progress to share with you: Work continues on what is left of New York Street and what will be the … Read more

REVIEW: Cheshire Cat Tails & Cold Brew Coffee Magically Appear at Cheshire Cafe at the Magic Kingdom

July 13, 2018June 2, 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: Cheshire Cat Tails & Cold Brew Coffee Magically Appear at Cheshire Cafe at the Magic Kingdom

Located steps away from The Mad Tea Party attraction in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, the Cheshire Cafe (formerly the Enchanted Grove) has always served a selection of coffee drinks, and from time to time, some pastry desserts as well. Starting recently, the menu at this counter service window location was updated with two new … Read more

REVIEW: “Pizza Frusta” Mangled-Snacks Arrive in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

July 13, 2018June 1, 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: "Pizza Frusta" Mangled-Snacks Arrive in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

The Cool Ship in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom is now selling Pizza Frusta, described as being “a folded pizza-like snack that is easy to eat on-the-go”. Lets try this adequately described “pizza-like snack”… Pizza Frusta ($7.99) Available in Cheese and Pepperoni & Sausage Despite looking like Fast Food pizza that got into a massive … Read more

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