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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Debuts Beautiful Waterfall Marquee to Welcome Guests

September 18, 2014

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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.

You may as well strike “Disney’s Polynesian Resort” from your vocabulary, because the name change is in full-effect now… The waterfall is just to the left of the main motor vehicle entrance for the resort and marks the first permanent signage at the resort to reflect the new name so far. To really appreciate how … Read more

La Nouba Dinner & Show Package To Be Offered 9/30-11/22/14

September 17, 2014

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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 package includes category 1 or 2 tickets to Cirque Du Soleil La Nouba 6 Pm performances and dining at Splitsville, Wolfgang Puck, or Planet Hollywood on dates ranging from 9/30 through 11/22, 2014. Category 1 tickets are $119 + tax for adults and $109 + tax for children, while category 2 tickets are $99 … Read more

9/16/14 Walt Disney World Photo Report (Rivers of Light Construction, AVATAR, Polynesian DVC, Magic Kingdom, ETC.)

March 4, 2019September 16, 2014

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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.

WDWNT Reporters Joe Hogarty and Dirk Wallen have been busy visiting the parks this week and have some great photos from Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom to share with us, so let’s take a look: Work continues on the Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort A look at the current progress … Read more

VIDEO: Astro Orbiter Takes New Color-Scheme Out for a Spin at Magic Kingdom

September 16, 2014

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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 Astro Orbiter has been undergoing a major refurbishment over the last several weeks and is now finally starting to take its very first test spins after being completely ripped down and reassembled. With testing now in full swing, we can get a look at now only the shiny new planets and rings, but also … Read more

WDW News Today Podcast Episode 324 Now Available! – Villains’ Sinister Soiree, Halloween Party, Frozen at Epcot

March 7, 2017September 16, 2014

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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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Have you heard this week’s WDW News Today Podcast? If you haven’t, here’s what you can expect: Join Tom Corless and a cast including Scarlett Litton, Justin Heyman, David Smith, Jose Castillo, and Patrick Hackett for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Plenty of Walt Disney World and Disneyland … Read more

RUMOR: PIXAR Place Expansion at Hollywood Studios Imminent; 3rd Toy Story Mania Track To Be Constructed?

December 7, 2021September 15, 2014

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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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OK, this one sounded far-fetched when I first heard it a few weeks ago, but it seems to be gaining a lot of traction… So, it seems the reason that Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post and Frozen Funland is on the move is to free up Soundstage 1 next door to Toy Story Midway Mania. Since … Read more

FROZEN Summer Fun Sing-Along Celebration and Wandering Oaken’s To Remain At Hollywood Studios

September 16, 2014September 12, 2014

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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 World sure has gone Frozen crazy… “For the First Time in forever” A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is set to run on at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, along with the Trading Post and Frozen Funland that have made up Wandering Oaken’s for the last few months. While the continuation of these offerings is official, no … Read more

FROZEN Characters (including Olaf) and Castle Lighting Show Coming to Magic Kingdom This Holiday Season

September 12, 2014

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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 visiting the Magic Kingdom during the holiday season in 2014 are going to be in for some Frozen fun… As we reported a few days ago, Elsa will be “freezing” Cinderella Castle nightly for the lighting show, replacing Cinderella’s Holiday Wish. In addition, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade will see Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, … Read more

CONFIRMED: Frozen Attraction Coming to Epcot; Maelstrom to Close October 5th, 2014 After 26 Years

September 12, 2014September 12, 2014

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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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Well, it’s official… We’ve made “Frozen” a part of the guest experience in a number of ways already and our guests have both loved them and asked for more. So I’m pleased to say that we’re starting construction at Walt Disney World Resort on a brand new “Frozen” attraction at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot. … Read more

OSHA-Mandated “Fall Protection” Coming to WDW, Skyline Around the Resort Will Change Forever

September 10, 2014

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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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Over the last year or so, the Disneyland Resort has been ordered to install safety railings in areas where cast members might be working, particularly rooftops around the resort. These additions are referred to by OSHA as “fall protection”. When the edict first came down, Disneyland installed a lot of temporary railings on rooftops to … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 9/8/14 Magic King Photo Report (& Polynesian Village!)

September 8, 2014

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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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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom last week and has some great, newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: I’m not sure who thought it was a good idea to replace the canopy over the boat dock in the summer… Halloween party is in full swing already, and the … Read more

Anna and Elsa from Frozen to be featured in Contemporary Resort Gingerbread House, Olaf Coming to Christmas Party?

September 8, 2014September 5, 2014

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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.

Today at the Imagination Gala pin celebration at Epcot, the pin preview area had some very interesting upcoming pins displayed… First off, Anna and Elsa and the castle of Arendelle will be featured in the annual gingerbread display on the Grand Canyon Concourse at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Secondly, a small Frozen friend may be coming … Read more

REVIEW: “Villain’s Sinister Soiree” Magnificent, Well Worth $99 More at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

September 11, 2014September 2, 2014

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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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So, like many, I was a bit worried when Disney announced a $99 a person (including children) add-on event to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Many of us had just spent $67 on a Villains event that we ended up asking for a refund from, and were granted easily by Disney because it was such a … Read more

Disney Confirms Starbucks at Hollywood Studios, Red Car Building to Remain As "Trolley Car Cafe"

September 11, 2014August 29, 2014

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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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You may remember back in June that we told you about the new Starbucks location coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Well, Disney confirmed today that the new location will open in February 2015 as the Trolley Car Cafe’, themed to a classic trolley station along Hollywood Boulevard. This location will be the 5th Starbucks store at … Read more

Off Kilter, Mo’ Rockin’, Fife & Drum Corps., and World Showcase Players Leaving Epcot, New Acts Coming

August 28, 2014

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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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Rumblings began a few days ago that some long running entertainment acts at Epcot might be leaving next month. Today, Disney confirmed that Off Kilter in Canada, Mo’ Rockin’ in Morocco, the Fife & Drum Corps. in American Adventure, and the World Showcase Players are all leaving Epcot in September. All of the groups are … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 8/28/14 WDW Photo Report (Animal Kingdom, All-Star Resorts)

March 4, 2019August 28, 2014

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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 Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort earlier this week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look at what’s new: \ The Tree of Life behind walls as work is being done to repair it and prepare for the new nighttime lighting … Read more

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