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Opening Date Announced for Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout and More MARVEL Experiences at California Adventure

February 15, 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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Disney California Adventure park will soon be the destination for adventure, intrigue and triumph as recruits from around the world – like you – join forces with legendary Super Heroes in an ever-expanding universe of stories that will grow even bigger over time. This summer, Disney will take the first steps to bring MARVEL experiences … Read more

RUMOR: Skyway Gondola Transportation System Between Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be Constructed

February 15, 2017February 15, 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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This one is a bit wacky, but according to recent permits filed by the Walt Disney World, it seems that a Skyway-type gondola transportation system may be installed to transport guests between Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (as well as a few resort hotels in between). If the buildings on the permits are indeed for … Read more

Additional Rivers of Light Shows Added for Opening Weekend, FastPass Available Now

March 4, 2019February 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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A second nightly Rivers of Light showing has been added at 8:30pm on Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th, 2017 due to guest demand. These are in addition to the already scheduled 7:15pm showings. FastPass+ reservations are open for these additional shows now. No additional dining packages have been released at Tiffins or Tusker … Read more

PHOTOS: Flower and Garden Festival 2017 Merchandise; Egg Hunt Returns to Epcot with New Characters

February 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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The start of the 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is only a few weeks away. Today, Disney shared a sneak preview of new products created this annual springtime celebration that returns to Walt Disney World Resort from March 1 to May 29. This year, guests will find new artwork from Disney Design Group … Read more

VIDEO: First Television Ad for “Pandora: The World of AVATAR” Released

March 4, 2019February 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.

The extensive media blitz for Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has begun as we inch closer to May 27th, 2017… The ad hypes the VisitPandora.com website which launched along with Disney’s announcement last week. Expect more of these ads (not only focusing on the Banshee and the Flight of Passage attraction) … Read more

BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out in the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure at the Disneyland Resort

February 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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Reportedly, up to 6 cars are currently on fire inside of the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. AFR on car fire with multiple vehicles at Mickey & Friends structure. No injuries. Structure evacuated. @AnaheimFire pic.twitter.com/tLSD8g1qgZ — Anaheim PD (@AnaheimPD) February 14, 2017 Disneyland parking garage fire upgraded to … Read more

New Bird Shows Have Debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019February 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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Starting today, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new bird experience. Featuring the birds from “Flights of Wonder,” the park’s trainers and birds demonstrate lighthearted and interactive behaviors using stages in Africa and DinoLand U.S.A. In order to accommodate these new experiences, the “Flights of Wonder” showtimes will be adjusted to 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Theme Park Models Move Out of Walt Disney – One Man’s Dream for Beauty & The Beast and Other Movie Props

February 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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Over the weekend, the Beauty and the Beast Sneak Peek at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened to guests. Beauty and the Beast is the latest movie preview to utilize the theater for a limited time, but this particular preview has brought about sweeping changes to the actual exhibit space. Gone are the models of Buena Vista … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 2/13/17 (Walls Everywhere, Tomorrowland Overhaul, Beauty and the Beast, ETC.)

February 13, 2017February 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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Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom as many refurbishments and enhancements continue through the less busy weeks of the year. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom Work continues on the Magic Kingdom monorail station (and it remains open thankfully). Work continues on the Magic Kingdom train station. The Emporium remains open while … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Raising Ticket and Select Annual Pass Prices Tomorrow

February 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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The annual price increase for Disneyland Resort ticket prices is upon us once again. Effective Sunday, it will cost $97 to go to one of the parks on “Value” days, the lowest-priced days of the year, up $2. A visit on a Regular day will be $110, while a Peak day will cost $124, both up … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Ticket and Annual Pass Price Increases Announced

February 13, 2017February 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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The annual price hike for tickets and annual passes at Walt Disney World is coming tomorrow, Sunday, February 12th, 2017 and we’ve got some of the details for you. Last year, Walt Disney World introduced seasonal one-day ticket pricing, with three tiers based on demand at that time of year. For Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and … Read more

REVIEW: Rivers of Light Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; The Good & The Bad of Delayed Nighttime Spectacular

March 4, 2019February 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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Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom finally performed for the public on February 10th, 2017 after 10 months of delays. So, how was it? Our guest review from the cast member previews rings true, but I think that a fair amount of you reading this will find Rivers of Light at least somewhat enjoyable. … Read more

VIDEO: Debut Performance of Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019February 11, 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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Here is a video of last night’s debut of Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For whatever reason, YouTube refuses to allow anyone to upload the full show due to copyright claims on the soundtrack, so I had to reactivate the old Vimeo account from the former WDWNTube site to share this. Regardless, we … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Nighttime Lighting & Projection Mapping Test for Pandora – The World of AVATAR at Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019February 10, 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.

With the announcement of the opening date for Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom made this week, we decide3d it might be a good time to go check on the nighttime lighting tests that are regularly occurring as night falls over the park. We arrived at dusk and it was a beautiful … Read more

More Details on New “Happily Ever After” Nighttime Spectacular for Magic Kingdom; What Characters Will Appear?

March 4, 2019February 10, 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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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb 9, 2017) – It’s no secret that every ‘once upon a time’ story ends with ‘happily ever after.’ Beginning May 12, Walt Disney World Resort guests will discover just how magical and emotional that fairy tale ending can be with the newest, most breathtaking fireworks show in the history of … Read more

Rivers of Light to Soft Open Tonight at Animal Kingdom, FastPass+ Now Available

March 4, 2019February 10, 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 Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will soft open tonight, February 10th, 2017. FastPass+ reservations are available now to all guests for tonight’s show. Rivers of Light will formally debut on February 17th, 2017.

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