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Last Chance to Register for WDWCelebrations World Wide 45 Event and Help Give Kids the World

September 21, 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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Last Call for World Wide 45 Registration! With one week left until the start of WDWCelebrations’ twelfth event, World Wide 45, guests are welcomed to join for four days of activities commemorating the forty fifth anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. Celebrating the past, present and future of the Walt Disney World Resort’s four … Read more

Full Details Released for 2016 Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Event

September 21, 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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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns for its seventh year with largest-ever event New experiences include Sunday Bubbles Brunch, seminars and all-new immersive area inspired by San Francisco’s Chinatown Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Sept. 21, 2016 –The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will celebrate … Read more

Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge Begins Breakfast Service; Full Menu

July 15, 2018September 21, 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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Beginning today, September 21st, 2016, Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will begin offering a breakfast service called Kuamsha. Kuamsha means “to awaken with” in Swahili. The service includes Grab ‘N’ Go options, as well as counter service offerings from 7-10 AM daily. Grab ‘N’ Go Menu Choice of freshly baked muffins, pastries, and croissants … Read more

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape To Operate Seasonally, Permanent Closure Imminent

September 21, 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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Starting October 2nd, 2016, Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom will change to a seasonally operating attraction. The show will return for the busy 2016 holiday season for two periods, November 19th-26th, 2016 and December 17th, 2016 through January 2nd, 2017. Walt Disney World has not offered a seasonally operating attraction in many years, … Read more

Disney Considering Annual Pass Blackout Dates After New Attractions Open

September 20, 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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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts guest surveys often have some interesting questions for guests. Remember when they asked about a possible Uber style service? Or how about the infamous $15 resort fee? Well, now they are asking some annual passholders about the possibility of blackout dates after ride and shows open up and what they … Read more

New Monkey Species Being Added to Maharajah Jungle Trek at Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019September 20, 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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A new species of Monkey is coming to the Maharajah Jungle Trek walk through exhibit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. An area of Maharajah Jungle Trek has been behind walls for several months now as a new home is built for these creatures, the lion-tailed macaque. The monkeys have been living backstage already for … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom 45th Anniversary Merchandise Release Announced

September 21, 2016September 20, 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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Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates its 45th Anniversary on October 1, 2016 and Walt Disney World is celebrating with two merchandise releases filled with vintage-style goodness. Many of the logo products, including apparel, open edition pins, home goods and more, will be released in select locations at Magic Kingdom on September … Read more

Cirque Du Soleil – La Nouba Offering Two Special Ticket Discounts

September 20, 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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La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil announces two new special offers Families with kids and Florida’s hospitality employees can each save with new ticket packages Save 50% on Kids Tickets Now Families can save big on La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs now through Dec. 16 with half off tickets for kids … Read more

New Celtic Rock Band Coming to Canada at Epcot This Fall

September 20, 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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According to Le Journal de Montreal, a highly acclaimed new band is coming to the Canada pavilion at Epcot for a limited time. After presenting concerts in Quebec and Europe this summer, Celtic rock band Bodh’aktan will perform for two periods of 20 days at Epcot in October and January. Bodh’aktan will be performing 20 minutes … Read more

PHOTO: The Hollywood Tower Hotel Sign Already Removed from Tower of Terror

September 20, 2016September 20, 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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While the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure still has a few months left until it closes in January to make way for the Guardians for the Galaxy – Mission Breakout attraction, Disney has already removed the trademark Hollywood Tower Hotel signage from the attraction overnight. It is a little strange to … Read more

BREAKING: FuelRod Service at Walt Disney World Expanding to 25 Kiosks Due to Overwhelming Guest Demand

September 21, 2016September 20, 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.

When we broke the news of the addition of FuelRod service to the Walt Disney World Resort a few months ago, the overwhelming response to the post was a pretty good indicator that guests were receptive to the idea. Well, due to what sources inside the company are saying is an “overwhelming response to the … Read more

Dr. Strange Meet and Greet is Coming to Walt Disney World?

September 19, 2016September 19, 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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A rather interesting casting call was put out recently on the Disney Auditions website: Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking male actors to portray Doctor Strange for a limited engagement appearance this fall at the Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, FL. As you probably know, no MARVEL characters appear at the Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Files Patent to Project Moving Images in Hotel Rooms

September 19, 2016September 19, 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.

Disney has filed a patent for specialty lightbulbs that would be able to project animated imagery onto surfaces in guest hotel rooms (in theory). The patent filing provides further info on how the experience might work: For instance, right now if one plays a car racing game on a computer, they not only drive the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/19/17 (Goodbye Backlot & New York Street, No Drinking Water, New Mugs, ETC.)

September 19, 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.

In our latest photo report, we take a dark and dreary evening trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the latest progress on the demolition around the back of the park, as well as some other minor changes and newsworthy happenings. Welcome to Hollywood! New Mugs & Tumblers For some reason, Walt Disney World is … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Alien Lamppost Installed at Pandora – The World of AVATAR, Latest Progress

March 4, 2019September 19, 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.

Pandora: The World of AVATAR seems to be coming along nicely at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In a lot of ways, it looks like the project is speeding along now, appearing likely to open by the middle of 2017 should all go according to plan. While visiting Animal Kingdom over the weekend, I captured some pictures … Read more

RUMOR: Possible Universe of Energy Closing Date for Guardians of the Galaxy Ride at Epcot

September 19, 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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According to cast members who work at Epcot’s Universe of Energy, they have been informed by managers of a closing date for the Ellen’s Energy Adventure attraction. If the cast members are to be believed, the attraction will shutter in January 2017 to make way for the rumored Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster attraction. … Read more

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