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Disney Introducing Add-On Star Wars Augmented Reality Game at Theme Parks

December 1, 2017August 2, 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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From the Disney Parks Blog: Disney Floral & Gifts, in partnership with Lucasfilm, is happy to announce the launch of the newStar Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure. For those brave enough to answer the call for this mission, an adventure awaits. To help you get started, below are 4 mission details you’ll need to know to … Read more

Miss Fortune Falls Family Attraction Finally Announced for Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

August 2, 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.

We told you this first a few weeks back, but Disney today is finally talking about the new “family-friendly” water attraction they are adding to Typhoon Lagoon: Miss Fortune Falls. Opening in 2017 at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, the attraction brings to life the story of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a treasure-hunting heroine who was … Read more

UPDATE: “Fantasy in the Sky” Fireworks Replacing More Expensive Disneyland Forever Show; Only On Weekends

August 2, 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’ve been telling you for a few months now that the Disneyland Forever fireworks show would be going away come September 5th at Disneyland Park, well, Disney has finally confirmed that there will indeed be a regular fireworks show following that, the “classic” Fantasy in the Sky”. “Fantasy in the Sky” is a much smaller … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look Inside The New “Flying Fish” Restaurant at Disney’s Boardwalk

July 15, 2018August 2, 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.

The newly renovated Flying Fish on Disney’s Boardwalk was nice enough to let us in for an early look around the restaurant ahead of their highly-anticipated August 3rd grand opening. The inspiration for the fresh design is none other than the beloved flying fish of Disney’s BoardWalk, which are subtly suggested throughout the location – … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Officially Announces “Eastern Gateway” Project, New Parking Structure & Transportation Hub

August 2, 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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Disneyland Resort announced today the Eastern Gateway project, which includes a new seven level, 6,800 space parking structure on the site of the Pumbaa parking lot and a transportation hub on the east side of Harbor Boulevard. In conjunction with the project, the Carousel Inn & Suites will close on October 17, 2016 to make … Read more

VIDEO: Star Wars Land Demolition Visible from World Drive Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 2, 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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While the inside of the park is like a war zone as demolition rages on at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the World Drive entrance of the park isn’t faring much better. Even though the new exit from Osceola Parkway is complete, the World Drive entrance road now merges down to one lane before shifting guests over … Read more

BREAKING: Original World of Color Show to Return September to Disney California Adventure

August 1, 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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While it seems likely that Disneyland will de downgrading their nightly fireworks come September, a beloved show will be returning across the Esplanade… Disney today confirmed that the original World of Color (albeit the last version of the show) will return to California Adventure beginning September 6th, 2016. Wold of Color – Celebrate will have … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/1/16 (Figment’s Footprints Erased, Finding Dory, New Merchandise, ETC.)

August 1, 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.

Let’s see what’s new and exciting around Epcot in our very latest photo report: The banner in the Frozen Ever After queue was getting beaten up pretty bad, so they put a metal plate inside of it to make it sturdier… Plenty of Soarin’ Around the World merchandise available in The Land The Mills Stage … Read more

PHOTOS: “Lights, Motors, Action!” Now Being Demolished at Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Land

August 1, 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.

Over the weekend, work began on removing the viewing area for the former “Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in preperation for the new Toy Story and Star Wars themed land being added to the park. Lights, Motors, Action! performed for the very last time over 4 months ago, and while … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Entrance at Magic Kingdom Getting a New Look

July 31, 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.

While just a few rocks are sporting the new look so far, the Tomorrowland entrance at Magic Kingdom will be getting a refreshed look: There is a tent in my lace storing all of the painting materials. While just one small section has been completed so far, all of the rock-work in front of the … Read more

Disney Pin Quest is Now Coming to Disneyland Park

July 29, 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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Disneyland park will be the next location to roll out a “Disney PinQuest.” A few weeks ago, the first of these experiences was rolled out at the Magic Kingdom, so if you want all the details on how these Pin Quests work, be sure to read our extensive review. Guests at the Happiest Place on … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/29/16 (Gator Signs Removed, Mansion Refurb, New Pirates Merchandise, ETC.)

July 29, 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.

What’s new and exciting at the Magic Kingdom? let’s find out in our latest photo report: The Swiss Family Treehouse is down for its once every 5 years refurbishment Gator warning signs remain, but a few were removed around the Rivers of America This new Haunted Mansion book is available in Memento Mori Tarps remain … Read more

VIDEO: Germany Pavilion at Epcot Finally Debuts New Band at Outdoor Stage

July 29, 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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While the stage was constructed back in March, it has been a mystery to most why there was a stage built just outside of the Germany pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot. Well, with little to no fanfare, a show debuted on the small stage this week: Margret Almer & The Bavarian Band. The show … Read more

Sunshine Seasons at Epcot Discontinuing Breakfast Service This Weekend

July 15, 2018July 29, 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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Sunshine Seasons inside The Land pavilion at Epcot will no longer serve breakfast starting Sunday, July 31st, 2016. The quick service restaurant will now operate from 11am until park close. There has been no word yet on if this is a seasonal change or a permanent one.

FIRST LOOK: Concept Art Released for Muppets Restaurant at Hollywood Studios

July 15, 2018July 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.

While PizzeRizzo was announced as the replacement for Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last week, we were not given a look at what the eatery would look like when it opens this Fall. Today, concept art was released of the exterior of the restaurant on the construction walls in the park: PizzeRizzo will open … Read more

PHOTOS: Polynesian & Grand Floridian Beach Shorelines Replaced with Rocks

July 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.

A few days ago we showed you the start of work to replace the Grand Floridian beach shoreline with rocks. Well, the work has progressed down to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort where the beaches are also closed off from the water by a fence and now a rocky shoreline as well. The area by the … Read more

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