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BREAKING: Rivers of Light Debut Date Set for Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Dining Package Information

March 4, 2019October 13, 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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We have been wondering when Rivers of Light, the much delayed nighttime show for Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, might be debuting since it was first delayed back in April of this year. Well, it seems today we have finally gotten our answer… According to dining packages available for the show on DisneyWorld.com, Rivers of … Read more

New Disney Parks Attraction Poster Calendar Coming for 2017

October 12, 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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The Disney Parks and Resorts Deluxe Attraction Poster Calendar is returning for 2017! This year’s oversized calendar includes posters from classic Disney attractions such as Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland, or Disney destinations like the Disneyland Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. Attractions from Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland are … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/28/16) – WDWNT: The Pyramid, Classic Character Returns, & People Hate Tom

October 12, 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, WDWNT: The Pyramid returns, as does a classic WDWNT character… If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside the Orlando area, the show can be heard (and now watched via video stream) at Listen.WDWNT.com on your computer or … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 10/12/16 (Star Wars, Toy Story Land, Hall of Fame Removal, One Man’s Dream, ETC.)

October 12, 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.

Work continues on two massive themed lands as a bevy of modest options prepare to open in the not-to-distant future at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. PizzeRizzo is nearing completion, the Dr. Strange preview has finally opened, and something else is brewing at One Man’s Dream in our latest photo report. Welcome to Hollywood The projection towers … Read more

REVIEW: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Introduces Happy Hour and Seasonal Food & Drink Specials

July 15, 2018October 12, 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.

Now, don’t adjust your computer or phone just yet, the title of this review does include the term “Happy Hour” and it is for a Disney-owned and operated restaurant. No, this is not clickbait and it isn’t a rumor, it actually currently exists. Now, we have taken quite a few “review” trips to Jock Lindsey’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Confirms Expansion of Hollywood Studios Parking Lot

October 12, 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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Last week, we reported about the possibility of a parking garage being added at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It appears we had the location wrong, but a parking structure may still be in the long-term plans for the park down the road. In the meantime, Disney has confirmed an expansion of the parking lot in some … Read more

Disney Introduces Magic Kingdom After Hours Weddings

October 11, 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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Guests can now experience an unforgettable wedding in the place where dreams come true. The Magic Kingdom After Hours Experience is an exclusive, highly customizable ceremony and reception in a setting unlike any other. The new event was introduced this week by Disney Fairytale Weddings. Here is more information from the official website: This tailor-made … Read more

NFL Events Coming to Walt Disney World as Part of 2017 Pro Bowl

October 11, 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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In 2017 the NFL Pro Bowl is coming to Orlando! While this year’s main event will be held at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, January 29th, the Walt Disney World Resort will be a part of the team hosting the Pro Bowl 5K Run, a celebratory parade featuring Pro Bowlers at the Magic Kingdom and … Read more

VIDEO: Get An Unobscured Look at Star Wars & Toy Story Land Construction in Our Latest Expansion Update

October 11, 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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This week, with Hurricane Matthew coming through, some of the tarps and such that would regularly obstruct the views through the walls and fences surrounding the Star Wars and Toy Story Land construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were temporarily removed. With those coverings gone, we got a nice clear view of exactly what is going … Read more

STK Orlando at Disney Springs Hosting Halloween Night Event Called “Yelloween”

July 15, 2018October 11, 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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Looking for a fun night out on Halloween? STK Orlando at Disney Springs will be hosting “Yelloween,” its first Halloween bash on October 31st, 2016. Guests will enjoy a two hour open bar, small bites, drinks specials, a live DJ, and more! Tickets are $50 a person, a surprising good deal for an open bar … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 10/11/16 (Hundreds of New Items, MARVEL Moves In, Star Wars Store Decorated)

October 11, 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.

Buckle up for one of the longest photo reports in recent memory as Disney has been making no shortage of new merchandise available as the holiday season grows ever closer. While Halloween and Autumn celebrations are underway, in about a month’s time, the Christmas season officially kicks off at Disney World and the store shelves … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Adds LED Nighttime Lighting

October 10, 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.

A little over a week ago, LED lighting was finally installed on the facade of Space Mountain in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. Pretty much every other version of the attraction on the planet has been using LED lighting for years now, but finally the Florida original shines brightly in the night sky. The lighting … Read more

Wine Bar George Opens Fall 2017 at Disney Springs

July 15, 2018October 10, 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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WINE BAR GEORGE SET TO OPEN AT DISNEY SPRINGS IN FALL 2017 George Miliotes, Master Sommelier, Returns to Walt Disney World Resort with New Wine Bar LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 10, 2016 – Master Sommelier George Miliotes will bring his renowned wine expertise to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort when his new … Read more

BREAKING: Images of AVATAR Theme Park Merchandise Leak; New Details of Animal Kingdom Land Emerge

March 4, 2019October 10, 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.

There are still a lot of unanswered questions about exactly what guests can do and what they will see when they enter Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2017. Today, an inside source has provided us our first look at some of the pins being developed for the attraction, revealing some … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Last Ever Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom

October 10, 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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Before the Electrical Parade goes off to its final home at Disneyland, where it will be doing one absolute last farewell run, it had to conclude its historical return to the Magic Kingdom after 6 years. Last night’s 11PM showing marked the final time that the original Main Street Electrical Parade would perform at Disney … Read more

REVIEW: Contempo Cafe Updates Menu Including Beef Grilled Cheese

July 15, 2018October 9, 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.

On my way to see the final Electrical Parade in the Magic Kingdom, I decided to stop for lunch at Contempo Cafe, located on the 4th Floor of the Grand Canyon Concourse at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. When I arrived, I was greeted by a greatly revised menu. I of of course had to do my … Read more

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