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D Street & Vinylmation Depart from Disney Springs West Side for New Star Wars Store

December 15, 2015

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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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Vinylmation and non-Star Wars merchandise has been slowly vanishing from D Street at Disney Springs for weeks now. Well, now the name has left as well as the store completes its makeover into the Star Wars Galactic Outpost. In the same vein as the Marvel-only Super Hero Headquarters store just a few steps away, this … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Jungle Cruise “Skipper Canteen” Restaurant Opens at Magic Kingdom

July 15, 2018December 13, 2015

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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.

After many months of waiting, the Jungle Cruise-themed Skipper Canteen restaurant soft-opened today at the Magic Kingdom in Adventureland. Despite early rumbling that it may be a counter service location or a hybrid like Be Our Guest Restaurant, it is table service-only offering lunch and dinner currently. The restaurant accepts the Disney Dining Plan and … Read more

REVIEW: Menu Changes Take Flight at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

July 15, 2018December 9, 2015

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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.

Two new items recently were added to the menu at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs: A non-flatbread calamari offering, as well as a shrimp BLT flatbread. Honestly, both are vast improvements over the previous dishes they replaced (She-Deviled Eggs and Calamari Flatbread). The calamari and fried peppers are flavorful and cooked just right. … Read more

New “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Fireworks Show To Debut Early On December 18th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 9, 2015

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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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It appears that when “The Force Awakens” in theaters, the new nightly Star Wars-themed fireworks show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will awaken as well. Originally the show was going to be presented only on weekends in early 2016, but it was then extended to nightly starting January 5th, 2016. However, it seems Disney doesn’t want … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Classic Three Caballeros Audio-Animatronics Breathe New Life Into Epcot Boat Ride

December 7, 2015December 7, 2015

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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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Many a guest was excited to see the Three Caballeros added to Epcot’s Mexico boat ride back in 2007, but the multiple screens of animated scenes leading to one large animated scene always felt like it was lacking something. In fact, it wasn’t uncommon to hear guests insist that there should have been animatronic versions … Read more

Coca-Cola to Operate New Establishment at Disney Springs, Coke Freestyle Coming?

July 16, 2018December 3, 2015

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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.

While we don’t have many details at this point, it seems long time Disney partner and sponsor Coca-Cola will be doing something at Disney Springs according to recent documents filed. Our guess would be the location might offer something similar to Club Cool or perhaps a location including Coke Freestyle machines. Disney California Adventure introduced … Read more

PHOTOS: The Food Is Strong with New Specialty Star Wars Offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 16, 2018December 2, 2015

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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 Season of the Force event is not coming by name to Hollywood Studios, it seems everything but the Fireworks show has come to fruition by December 1st at Walt Disney World, including a wide array of Star Wars themed food and beverage options around the park. Backlot Express is running an … Read more

PHOTOS: Star Wars Launch Bay Opens at Hollywood Studios, A Look at all of the Exhibits & Merchandise Inside

December 1, 2015

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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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Star Wars Launch Bay opened today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and our own Nick LoCicero was there to bring us photos of this brand new experience aiming to fill the gaps in Star Wars fun in the park until the Star Wars themed land opens later this decade: Where the Magic of Disney Animation once … Read more

D23 Announces 2016 Calendar of Special Events for the United States

December 1, 2015

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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.

BURBANK, Calif. – December 1, 2015 – In 2016, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will expand member events with more experiences on the East Coast and new twists on current favorites. D23 BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCES: In 2015, D23 Members had the opportunity to explore hidden Disney gems—such as the Animation Research Library—while hearing stories from … Read more

VIDEO: The Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular Debuts at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

February 4, 2017September 16, 2015

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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.

Last night was the very first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2015 and it hosted the premiere performance of the all-new Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular show on the Castle Forecourt Stage. We were on hand for the very first show and have a complete video of the premiere to share with you today:

New Villains “Club” Offering Starring Dr. Facilier Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 4, 2017August 31, 2015

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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 searching the DisneyAuditions.com website as of late, you may have caught this interesting string of auditions coming up soon: If you were to open any of these auditions for further details, you would find exactly what Disney is looking for to be a part of this not-yet-announced new offering … Read more

Garden Grill at Epcot to Begin Offering Breakfast and Lunch Character Dining in November

July 13, 2018July 30, 2015

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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.

Garden Grill

Beginning November 8, 2015, Garden Grill Restaurant inside The Land at Epcot will begin serving breakfast and lunch in addition to dinner. The new Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Breakfast Harvest Feast will have all the fixin’s served in an all-you-care-to-enjoy family style. The menu includes breakfast favorites like biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, Mickey waffles, … Read more

WDW News Today Celebrates 8 Great Years Today; Don’t Miss Our LIVE Show Tonight!

February 1, 2017July 8, 2015

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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.

Every year as this website grows older, we reflect upon the accomplishments, impact, and incredible growth of WDWNT. It has now been 8 years since WDW News Today launched on July 8th, 2007. What was founded on the website you see before you and built on the back of daily news and information about Walt Disney … Read more

DisneyQuest To Close Soon to Make Way for the NBA Experience

June 30, 2015

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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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Yesterday was the last day guests would be able to purchase annual pass tickets for the DisneyQuest “indoor interactive theme park” on Downtown Disney’s West Side. The move confirms the yet-to-be-announced closure of the attraction in the coming months as part of the Disney Springs overhaul of Downtown Disney. The NBA Experience is expected to … Read more

UPDATE: All of The Magic of Disney Animation Attraction to Close July 12th, 2015; Latest Details on Character Moves

June 29, 2015

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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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Now that things have become official, more details are spilling on the July 12th, 2015 closure of the Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The entirety of the Magic of Disney Animation will close at the end of their operating hours on July 12th. This includes all of the meet and greets, the … Read more

The Latest on Confirmed Closing of The Magic of Disney Animation: Meet and Greets Moving; Hiro and Baymax Leaving

June 29, 2015June 29, 2015

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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 told you about rumors that the Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios will be closing. This week, some more solid information has been released to cast members at the attraction. According to the cast, July 12th will be the final day to meet Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Hiro & Baymax … Read more

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