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Housekeeping at Disney World to be Reorganized Due to Degrading Service Quality

January 25, 2017January 24, 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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Ever since the Four Seasons resort opened at Walt Disney World, Disney has been looking at ways to keep up with the luxury resort, especially since many Disney Deluxe Resorts are priced higher. One of the larger problems in recent years has been in the upkeep of a guest’s resort room, with a notable downward … Read more

Figment Artwork from Festival of the Arts Scavenger Hunt Now For Sale

December 8, 2017January 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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If you have taken part in the Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts (or at least read our review), you know how cute the original artwork made for the hunt is. Well, now guests can take some of that art home… There is now a … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Safety Pre-Show at Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster

June 16, 2017January 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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Similar to the pre-boarding videos added last year to Space Mountain and Toy Story Midway Mania, Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios now displays safety and loading information in a 60 second video before guests enter the load area. The first screen is on the Lock ‘N’ Roll Parking garage. A … Read more

The Wave Introduces “The Seven Seas Lagoon”, 24oz Alcoholic Drink

July 17, 2018January 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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With tornado warnings in the area, we were looking for some shelter for the next few hours while at Walt Disney World, so we decided to head into The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Upon entering the bar area, we were greeted by this… Meet “The Seven Seas Lagoon”, a 24 oz shareable drink only … Read more

Flame Tree Barbecue Retiring Signature Barbecue Sauce

March 4, 2019January 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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Even though I panned it unmercifully in our review, one of the staples of Flame Tree Barbecue at Animal Kingdom has been its signature and exclusive barbecue sauces. Well, one of those sauces will soon be no more… According to cast members at the establishment, the regular barbecue sauce is in short supply and should … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Creepy Ride on Pirates of the Caribbean with All of the Audio-Animatronics Turned Off

December 8, 2017January 21, 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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I have seen a broken or immobile animatronics character from time to time on many a Disney attraction, but I’m not sure I’ve ever been on a ride where every single audio-animatronic was turned off. Well, that’s what happened to our Disneyland Reporter Conner Purzycki as he rode Pirates of the Caribbean on Thursday evening: … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 1/20/17 (The Hall of Presidents, VHS, Al the Owl, Refurbishments, Etc.)

January 20, 2018January 20, 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 back to the Magic Kingdom as closures and refurbishments begin to takeover for the rather short off-season in Orlando. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom I decided to rope drop the park earlier this week to see how the morning now unfolds with the moving of the welcome show and … Read more

GUIDE & REVIEW: The Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017; Food Studios, Seminars, & More

January 12, 2018January 20, 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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For 2017, Epcot has introduced a brand new park event: The Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The event is the third such event for the park as the Flower & Garden and Food & Wine Festivals have existed since the mid-1990’s. In more recent years, food booths were expanded to both the Flower and … Read more

RUMOR: Paint the Night Electrical Parade Still A Possibility for The Magic Kingdom

January 20, 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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I know Disney said there were no plans “at the time” for the highly acclaimed Paint the Night Parade to move to Florida, but a lot has changed since the Fall of 2016. Drooping attendance at Walt Disney World since last summer has had many an executive at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts examining the … Read more

LIVE STREAM: Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to Disneyland for the First Time in Over 20 Years

December 8, 2017January 19, 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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Watch live as the Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland Park tonight during a special hard-ticket event. Be sure to join us at 9pm PT to see the epic return as it happens! Due to tech issues with our live stream, we instead streamed the parade using Periscope. You can watch it at the … Read more

FIRST LOOK: New Totem Poles Unveiled for Epcot’s Canada Pavilion

December 8, 2017January 19, 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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Just one day before their dedication, the new totem poles for Epcot’s Canada pavilion were revealed today. The hidden Mickey stayed on the one older pole. The totem pole located near the Trading Post appears to have just been refinished and repainted. The two brand new totem poles are just across the path from the … Read more

Disney Store is Bringing Back Saturday Pin Releases for 30th Anniversary

December 8, 2017January 19, 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 the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, guest would visit the Disney Store every week for new pin releases. Large lines of guests would show up every week at their local store to see what would be released (before the internet was what it is now, so you never knew quite what the pins would … Read more

REVIEW: Breakfast Doughnut Sundae, Hash Brown Hot Dog, & More New Magic Kingdom Offerings

January 21, 2019January 19, 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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With Main Street U.S.A. now opening earlier for guests with the retirement of the Train Station Welcome Show, guests now find an hour before “Let the Magic Begin” to enjoy shopping and breakfast in the front section of the Magic Kingdom. In addition to the Main Street Bakery – Starbucks location (and the popcorn cart … Read more

CONFIRMED: Permits Filed for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Vacation Club Wing & Expansion

December 8, 2017January 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.

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Permits have finally been filed for the rumored Disney Vacation Club wing and expansion of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. We first reported of these additions and changes in June of 2016. The permits show the large, multi-story building that will likely be part of the Disney Vacation Club wing, as well as 6 other new … Read more

REVIEW: “The Masterpiece Kitchen” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017

January 12, 2018January 18, 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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Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park Friday-Monday from January 13th through February 20th, 2017. This review will cover the “The Masterpiece Kitchen” kiosk, which is located just outside of the Canada pavilion in World Showcase. The Masterpiece Kitchen Food: Charcuterie Palette with … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/18/17) – Epcot Art Fest Review w/Easy WDW, The Price is Right, Guest Interview, & More

December 8, 2017January 18, 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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Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we review then Epcot International Festival of the Arts, we play WDWNT: The Price is Right for fabulous prizes, and we review the new insane breakfast options at the Magic Kingdom… If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to 105.5 FM or AM 1520 WBZW at … Read more

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