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Tom Corless’ 5/29/15 WDW Photo Report (Indy Merchandise, Jungle Cruise Restaurant, ETC.)

May 29, 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.

It has been a good while since our last photo report, so I thought I would share some recent pictures I took at Walt Disney World: You can now own a Darth Vader polo shirt… The parks are slowly “rolling out” some new Indiana Jones merchandise, here you see the updated pin below … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 5/28/15 WDW Photo Report (Magic Kingdom, Soarin’ Expansion, Flamingo Crossings, ETC.)

May 28, 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.

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and the future site of Flamingo Crossing this week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us: A panoramic view of Hub construction Not much progress to see around the north sides yet The new castle tower control booths are still being constructed New pavement … Read more

New Halloween Party Villains Castle Stage Show Announced; Features “Hocus Pocus” Characters

May 27, 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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The witch sisters from Hocus Pocus will be hosting an all-new show at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2015 (this is not a typo…): In “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular,” the mischievous Sanderson Sisters from Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” return to the mortal world for one night during the Halloween season. With only a few hours to … Read more

WDWNT’s Groundbreaking Comedy Show “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Returns Tomorrow, 5/27/15!

May 26, 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.

The popular and revolutionary late night talk show for Disney fans is returning for a sixth season on May 27th! Combining guest interviews and WDWNT’s unique brand of comedy in a LIVE, unpredictable, and interactive program, “See Ya’ Real Late” is ready to begin another “reign of terror” on WDWNT.com. To listen to the show, … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: Harambe Marketplace Counter Service Restaurant Opens at Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019May 26, 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.

The long-awaited Harambe Marketplace opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park over the weekend: Harambe Marketplace is located on the path from Asia to Africa, just off to the right side of Tamu Tamu Refrshments The level of detail in the area is what you would expect at Animal Kingdom: stunning Plenty of shaded seating … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Will Test FastPass+ System This Summer, Hong Kong Launching in 2016

May 21, 2015May 21, 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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For those who felt FastPass+ and MyMagic+ were failing at Walt Disney World, you may want to start re-thinking your theories. As most of the major bugs in the system have been worked out over the last few months, it seems Disney is ready to launch the system globally. The Disneyland Resort in California will … Read more

VIDEO & REVIEW: “World of Color – Celebrate!” Debuts at Disney California Adventure

May 21, 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 thought World of Color was impressive in 2010, the technical wizards at WDI will blow you away again with the new “World of Color – Celebrate!”. However, they seemingly got caught up in the new technology and forgot what kind of show they were making. Let’s start with the good: new lightning, laser, … Read more

VIDEO: Watch Star Wars Weekends Weekend #1 Fireworks, Parades, and Shows

May 20, 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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This past weekend was the very first of 5 Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and WDWNT was of course on the scene to bring you the latest. While we already reviewed the Rebel Hangar as it was completely new for 2015, here are some videos of some of the other events that kicked … Read more

EVENT: Compete in WDWNT’s First-Ever Scavenger Hunt at the Magic Kingdom this Friday!

May 20, 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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You’re invited to join WDWNT for our “Coolest Scavenger Hunt Ever’ and fan meet taking place during the 24-hour “Coolest Summer Ever” kick-off party at the Magic Kingdom this Friday and Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd, 2015. Compete in a fun, yet very challenging, scavenger hunt through the Magic Kingdom and you can win some … Read more

Special Food & Drink Offerings and Magic Kingdom Restaurants Hours Released for “Coolest Summer” 24-Hour Day 2015

May 18, 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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Disney has released a list of specialty food and drink offerings for the “Coolest Summer Ever” 24-hour kick-off party that starts Friday May 22nd, and they also released the serving hours for all of the park’s restaurants: SPECIALTY OFFERINGS Frozen Cupcakes – Main Street Bakery & Gaston’s Tavern Frozen Sundae – Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Specialty … Read more

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW: “Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience!” Offers Surprises in Quality and Atmosphere

May 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.

When Disney hastily added the “Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience!” to the line-up for Star Wars Weekends 2015, it seemed like it would just be a thrown-together dining option to better handle the dinner crowds on the busy weekend days. What they threw-together is actually a surprisingly affordable and fun restaurant with some … Read more

Entertainment Line-Up Announced for 24-Hour “Coolest Summer Ever” Kick-Off Party at Magic Kingdom

May 14, 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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Disney finally announced the entertainment line-up for the next 24-hour day at the Magic Kingdom on May 22nd-23rd: The extravaganza kicks off with some very special appearances in the Welcome Show as Anna, Elsa, Kristoffand Olaf join the rest of the gang welcoming everyone into the park. A Flag Raising ceremony will be held at … Read more

PHOTOS: A look Inside the “Rebel Hangar” at Star Wars Weekends 2015

May 14, 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.

The “Rebel Hangar” lounge at Hollywood Studios may not open until Friday night, but the area is already decked out and looks just about ready to serve the excited Star Wars fans flocking to the park for the annual “Star Wars Weekends” event: Signage outside Half of the indoor seating at Backlot Express has been … Read more

BREAKING: Hangar in Disney Springs is an Indiana Jones Themed Restaurant, “Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar” Opens This Fall

May 12, 2015May 12, 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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We were already excited about the hangar themed restaurant coming to Disney Springs in The Landing, but that excitement has just been taken to new heights… The bar and restaurant opening Fall 2015 is going to be called “Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar”, named for the pilot friend who comes to Indiana Jones’ rescue in the … Read more

“Disneyland: The Exhibit” To Celebrate 60 Years of the Happiest Place on Earth at the D23 Expo 2015

May 12, 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.

THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES RETURNS TO D23 EXPO WITH “DISNEYLAND: THE EXHIBIT” More Than 300 Classic and Contemporary Objects Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Walt’s First Theme Park Will Be on Display BURBANK, Calif. – May 12, 2015 – The Walt Disney Archives today announced it will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Disneyland at D23 … Read more

VIDEO: Imagineering Releases Behind-The-Scenes Video of Haunted Mansion’s Hatbox Ghost

May 11, 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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The infamous Hatbox Ghost returned to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion over the weekend, revealing the classic concept brought to life with new magic. Just how did Imagineers make this happen? Take a look:

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