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WATCH, DOWNLOAD, OR LISTEN – WDWNT Podcast Episode 365: The Complete History of Pirates of the Caribbean

January 24, 2018March 18, 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.

Have you heard this week’s WDW News Today Podcast? If you haven’t, here’s what you can expect: Join Tom Corless and a cast of others for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Plenty of Walt Disney World and Disneyland information and fun awaits you on this edition of … Read more

RUMOR: Animal Kingdom to Offer Nightly Extra Magic Hours During AVATAR Opening Summer

March 4, 2019March 17, 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.

From what we are being told, nightly Extra Magic Hours for Disney resort guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be a thing once Pandora: The World of AVATAR opens. According to sources, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will offer nightly Extra Magic Hours from May 27th through July 4th, 2017. Extra Magic Hours are exclusive to Walt … Read more

REVIEW: Dole Whip Cotton Candy Debuts at Disneyland Resort

July 15, 2018March 17, 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: Dole Whip Cotton Candy Debuts at Disneyland Resort

If you love Dole Whips and cotton candy, you probably need to get out to Disneyland Resort… Disney California Adventure is now offering a pineapple flavored cotton candy in addition to the usual flavor. The cost is $4.75 with tax. So, is it good? Surprisingly, yes. I’m not the biggest cotton candy fan, nor am … Read more

VIDEO: New Footage of the Navi River Journey and Valley of Moara in Pandora – The World of AVATAR

March 4, 2019March 17, 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 has released some new b-roll footage of Pandora: The World of AVATAR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The clips include some different views of the Valley of Moara and the Navi River Journey attraction, including a good look at the 8 passenger boats for the ride: Pandora: The World of AVATAR opens May 27th, 2017 … Read more

REVIEW: Golden Churros Glisten at Disneyland for Pirates of the Caribbean 50th Anniversary

July 13, 2018March 16, 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: Golden Churros Glisten at Disneyland for Pirates of the Caribbean 50th Anniversary

Debuting today at Disneyland Park, guests will now find golden churros only in New Orleans Square. The snack can be ordered, in addition to regular churros, for a limited time. How was it? DELICIOUS! It wasn’t totally different from the regular churro as it is just coated, but we seemed to taste a little lemon … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 3/14/17 (The Edison, The Polite Pig, Hundreds of New Items, Etc.)

November 9, 2018March 14, 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: Disney Springs 3/14/17 (The Edison, The Polite Pig, Hundreds of New Items, Etc.)

Our latest photo report brings us to Disney Springs to see the latest progress on some construction projects, as well as a look at hundreds of new merchandise items recently released. Let’s dive right on in… Welcome to Disney Springs Work continues on The Edison in The Landing area. Regardless what is going inside, I’m … Read more

March Magic 2017 Begins with BIG Sale, Get T-Shirts for Horizons, Cranium Command, Mr. Toad, Haunted Mansion, Tower of Terror and More!

December 8, 2017March 14, 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 March Magic 2017 has begun! As part of the celebration, now an annual tradition, DisneyStore.com has released tons of attraction team t-shirts for you to buy, but in addition to all of the great designs we already showed you, there are even more than ever before! Even though there is not a Disneyland attraction … Read more

Golden Churros, Pirate Steins, Shimmering Beignets & More Coming to Disneyland for Pirates of the Caribbean 50th Anniversary

July 13, 2018March 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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Disneyland Park will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Blue Bayou Restaurant and Pirates of the Caribbean starting this week with a number of specialty food and beverage offerings… Blue Bayou (Beginning March 17th unless otherwise noted) 50th anniversary button March 16th-26th Only – Fruits De Mer – Pan seared snapper, sautéed shrimp, scallops, … Read more

MARVEL Super Hero Summer Event Announced for Hong Kong Disneyland

December 8, 2017March 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.

To celebrate the recent opening of the Iron Man Experience, Hong Kong Disneyland will celebrate MARVEL Super Heroes all Summer starting this June. MARVEL Super Hero Summer will feature encounters with Captain America and Spider-Man, as well as a brand new walkthrough experience set exclusively in Hong Kong to immerse guests in the MARVEL Universe. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Miss Adventure Falls Brings Family Fun to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

December 8, 2017March 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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Today, Miss Adventure Falls, a new family raft adventure, opened at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park. The new attraction is located next door to Crush ‘N’ Gusher, replacing Shark Reef (even though it remains intact behind construction walls). While it is possible that Shark Reef will be replaced with another new addition in the future, … Read more

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Join WDWNT at Walt Disney World for WDW News Today: The 10th Anniversary Event!

December 8, 2017March 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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WDW News Today will celebrate 10 years online later this year with a once-in-a-lifetime party at Walt Disney World, and you are all invited! WDW News Today: The 10th Anniversary will take place September 23rd-26th, 2017 at the Walt Disney World Resort and will be a fantastic way for you to join in our Tencennial … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New 6-Minute Behind the Scenes Look at Pandora Reveals More Than Ever Before; Banshee Is a Virtual Reality Ride

March 4, 2019March 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.

If you stayed up to watch ABC’s Nightline last night, then you saw the most comprehensive and impressive preview to date of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The 6-plus-minute tour shows everything from Flight and Passage and the Navi River Journey, to the food and floating mountains of the land. Take … Read more

New Details on Rides and Stunning New Image of Pandora: The World of AVATAR

March 4, 2019March 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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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 9, 2017) – Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens May 27 at Walt Disney World Resort. The all-new land will immerse guests in a mystical world of massive floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and breathtaking new experiences. The largest addition in the history of Disney’s Animal … Read more

VIDEO: The Cast of ABC’s The Chew Tries Lumpia Dessert from Pandora: The World of AVATAR

March 4, 2019March 9, 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.

Today on ABC’s The chew, the hosts got to try Lumpia, which will be served at the Pongu Pongu bar in Pandora: The World of AVATAR: The snack is just one of the food offerings that was revealed earlier this week by Disney, and you can read more about the Lumpia and other drinks and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: James Cameron Provides Tour of Pandora: The World of AVATAR, Look at “Navi River Journey” Boat Ride

March 4, 2019March 9, 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.

This afternoon on The View, James Cameron toured host Whoopi Goldberg around Pandora: The World of AVATAR. Take a look: Revealed in the video, we can see some new sights around the Valley of Mo’ara, and also a better look at the Navi River Journey attraction: At night, the land comes alive with bioluminescence, even … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Look Inside Pandora – The World of AVATAR and the “Flight of Passage” Banshee Thrill Ride at Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019March 9, 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.

This morning, Good Morning America took us inside Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for our first “good” look at the Flight of Passage attraction where guests will fly on a Banshee, as well as the awesome scenery that will fill the planet. In the video, Disney takes us inside the Flight … Read more

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