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Amorette’s Patisserie Now has Crepes, New Hours; Aristocrepes Going Seasonal at Disney Springs

July 15, 2018October 28, 2016

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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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Beginning today, Aristocrepes and Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs have adjusted their menus to add more offerings (and because Artistocrepes ain’t doing so well). Guests visiting the Aristocrepes will now find popcorn, Mickey pretzels and cheese, assorted chips, and beverages. Beginning from Friday, November 11, Aristocrepes will transition to a seasonal operation and menu, serving a … Read more

Holidays Around the World at Epcot Adding Several Festival-Style Booths for 2016

October 28, 2016

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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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Holidays Around the World at Epcot is adding more food and drink for the winter celebration November 25-December 30. Booths used during the annual Epcot International Food and wine Festival will be converted into new offerings, making this the 3rd annual event to use the kiosks. Stop at Prost! in Germany for an artisan cheese … Read more

Disney Springs Renames Festival of Holiday Trees to Christmas Tree Trail, Full List of Trees

October 28, 2016

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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 has already renamed the Festival of Holiday Trees for Disney Springs we told you about earlier in the week. The new name for the 15 tree walking path is the “Disney Springs’ Christmas Tree Trail. Each tree is inspired by a different Disney character or story. During this walk-through experience, you’ll wind through a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 10/28/16 (Star Wars Land, Christmas Decorations, Tower of Terror, ETC.)

October 28, 2016

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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 holidays are coming (yes I know what date it is, it’s located right next to this text in fact) to Disneyland, meanwhile, work continues on removing the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and adding the Star Wars themed land to Disneyland Park. Let’s check it all out in our latest photo report from Conner … Read more

PizzeRizzo at Hollywood Studios Opens November 18th; Menu Revealed

July 15, 2018October 28, 2016

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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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PizzeRizzo – the classic family pizzeria owned by Rizzo – will open in Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 18. While enjoying personal-sized pies, guests will find décor inspired by Rizzo, as well as his extended family and friends who have visited PizzeRizzo over the years throughout the two-story eatery. Be sure to … Read more

RUMOR: Disney Has An Opening Date for Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom and It’s Really Soon

March 4, 2019October 27, 2016

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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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I know that there has been a tremendous amount of speculation as to when Disney might be debuting Rivers of Light, the new nighttime show for Animal Kingdom (which is now a whopping 6 months late after being set to debut April 22nd, 2016), but it looks like we can finally see the light at … Read more

REVIEW: Liberty Tree Tavern Removes Pot Roast & Turkey Lunch Meals In Favor of Family Style Meals

July 15, 2018October 27, 2016

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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 been to the Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch at the Magic Kingdom, you without a doubt are familiar with the New England Pot Roast and Pilgrims’ Feast meals. If you aren’t, here is the old menu to refresh your memory a bit: Liberty Tree Tavern has always been one of my favorite … Read more

Alessia Cara, Jordan Fisher and Lin-Manuel Miranda Perform End Credit Song for “Moana”

October 27, 2016

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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.

ALESSIA CARA AND JORDAN FISHER FEATURING LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA PERFORM END-CREDIT SONGS ON THE FORTHCOMING DISNEY’S “MOANA” ANIMATED FILM AND SOUNDTRACK WALT DISNEY RECORDS SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE ON NOVEMBER 18 BURBANK, CA – October 24, 2016 — Set for release on November 18, the Moana original motion picture soundtrack features seven original songs and a … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (10/26/16) – Scariest Things Ever at WDW, Halloween Match Game, and Cornac the Magnificent

October 26, 2016

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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, it’s a Halloween Spooktacular Celebration with the return of the Match Game, Cornac the Magnificent, and a countdown of the spookiest and scariest things ever at Disney theme parks… If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside the … Read more

Disney World Theme Parks Adjust Security Screenings Following Guest Attempting to Bring In Loaded Gun

October 26, 2016

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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.

Following Monday’s incident where a Louisiana man attempted to bring a loaded gun into Epcot, Walt Disney World Security has altered the way in which they are screening guests entering the park. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests without bags are now being directed down a new route where they are forced to be screened a … Read more

CONFIRMED: “Once Upon a Time” Replaces “Celebrate the Magic” Nighttime Show on November 4th

October 26, 2016October 26, 2016

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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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As we reported yesterday, “Celebrate the Magic” at the Magic Kingdom is on its way out, and “Once Upon a Time” from Tokyo Disneyland is on its way in. In this new-to-the-U.S. show, Mrs. Potts from “Beauty and the Beast” shares bedtime stories with Chip, taking them on a magical trip through the most adventurous … Read more

The Famous Muppets Courtyard Fountain at Hollywood Studios is Becoming a Planter

October 25, 2016

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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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Without a doubt, you are familiar with the iconic fountain outside of MuppetVision 3-D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Well, that iconic piece of Studios history is now becoming a planter… Don’t worry though, the change is only temporary. The fountain will return in some form at some point in the future, but Disney is not … Read more

REVIEW: Disneyland Park Introduces Insane Cereal & Candy-Topped Doughnuts

July 15, 2018October 25, 2016

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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.

Disneyland Park is home to some of the most epic theme park snacks of all time: the Dole Whip, the churro, and the Mickey Pretzel, just to name a few. Now, as of this past weekend, it is home to specialty doughnuts. BUT DO THEY LIVE UP TO THE RICH LEGACY OF JUNK FOOD AT … Read more

Famous Disney Character Voices Added to 2016 Candlelight Processional Lineup at Epcot

October 25, 2016

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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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Five additional narrators have been revealed for 2016 edition of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot starting November 25th. Among the newly listed are actors sure to be familiar with those reading this story, some who have given voice to Disney animated characters. Participating are Ming-Na Wen (speaking voice of Mulan), Jodi Benson (Ariel in The … Read more

RUMOR: New Show to Replace “Celebrate the Magic” Nighttime Spectacular

October 25, 2016

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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 Celebrate the Magic projection show that takes place on Cinderella Castle nightly at the Magic Kingdom is rumored to be replaced soon. The recent projection system upgrades that took place late in the Summer and some work surrounding the Castle point to the show’s replacement. Note that this replacement would be another projection-only show, … Read more

Disney Springs to Host Festival of Holiday Trees Among New Line-Up for 2016 Holiday Season

October 24, 2016

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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 Springs will celebrate its very first holiday season since it was completed with an entirely revamped lineup of offerings for guests between November 14th, 2016 and January 8th, 2017. This year’s highlights include: A nightly tree lighting ceremony at the Once Upon a Toy fountain play area Elaborate storefront window displays at select shops … Read more

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