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Haunted Mansion “Ghost Capture” Game Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2014

August 27, 2014August 27, 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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Get your iPhone and iPad ready for some ghost hunting at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year… The official description reads: Be a part of the Halloween mayhem in this augmented reality experience where 3D Disney Characters come to life! The Hitchhiking Ghosts have escaped, and they’ve created Mayhem at the Mansion! To help bring … Read more

“Villains’ Sinister Soiree” Dessert Party & Preferred Entertainment Viewing Added to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

August 25, 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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A new dessert party is taking place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the Villains’ Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle. Here is more information from Disney about the offering: Join Lady Tremaine and her villainous friends at the witching hour for the season’s most decadent dessert party. Taking place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party, it’s the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEOS, & REVIEW: “Villains Unleashed” Most Disastrous “Hard-Ticket” Event in Walt Disney World History

August 25, 2014August 25, 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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This past Saturday, August 23rd, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was host to the long-awaited “Villains Unleashed” hard-ticket event. The event was created after the success of the test event titled “Unleash the Villains” that was held in 2013 as part of Limited Time Magic. The test event was a bit of a mess, with a traffic … Read more

Many New Additions Planned for “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” for 2014

August 22, 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 today announced changes and addition to Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloweens Party for 2014: A few new Disney villain meet and greet opportunities are being added this year. Look for Jafar in Adventureland and the Queen of Hearts near Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland, while Lotso lurks near Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland. At Princess … Read more

Dirk Wallen & John Corigliano’s 8/22/14 Disney Springs Photo Report

August 22, 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 Reporters Dirk Wallen and John Corigliano both visited Downtown Disney/Disney Springs earlier this week and have a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Disney Springs parking signs are already up Work continues on Food Truck Park and the elevated walkway area on the West Side Some pavement … Read more

PHOTOS: Rooms & Hallways of Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort Get A Bright, New Look

August 21, 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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Newly remodeled rooms have recently debuted at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and we have some pictures of the rooms to share with you today: Minnie Mouse lamp Cute new Mickey Mouse shelving The bathroom A Ferris Wheel motif on the shower curtain which also is present in the resort hallways now The new carpet out in … Read more

“Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It!” Street Party Coming to the Magic Kingdom

August 21, 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 Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party has been one of the most positively received entertainment offerings in Walt Disney World history since debuting in 2009 at the Magic Kingdom. This Fall, the procession and dance party will be getting new characters, music, and an interactive element, along with a new name. The … Read more

HUGE SHOW UPDATE: See Ya Real Late with Tom Corless and the WDW News Today Podcast Return This Week

August 20, 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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See Ya’ Real Late The extremely popular and revolutionary late night talk show for Disney fans is returning for a fifth season on August 20th! Combining guest interviews and WDWNT’s unique brand of comedy in a LIVE, interactive program, “See Ya’ Real Late” is ready to begin another “reign of terror” on WDWNTunes.com. It all begins tonight … Read more

Star Lord & Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy To Appear at Villains Unleashed

August 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.

If you’ve seen the hit film Guardians of the Galaxy, you undoubtedly know all about “Awesome Mix Vol. 1,” a mix tape of retro-1970s gems given to Peter Quill by his mother. Well it appears that “a mysterious gang of villains has stolen that prized cassette, and Peter Quill – you may know him as … Read more

VIDEO & ANALYSIS: Walt Disney World Introduces On-Ride Video, Tower of Terror Debuts First

August 13, 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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Very quietly on August 12th, 2014, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror began offering an on-ride video to guests who had purchased MemoryMaker and have a MagicBand in their procession. The video is acquired at two points in the ride and automatically edited together as a really nice video package, as you can see here … Read more

Disney Tries To Sort the Downtown Disney/Disney Springs Mess For Guests, New Project Details Revealed

August 13, 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.

Starting today, guests visiting Walt Disney World will find a new map that isn’t labeled as a map… It’s simply titled “Tips for Visiting Downtown Disney”. The last few months have seen quite a bit of confusion and anarchy at the shopping and dining district as Disney tries to operate the popular attraction while performing a massive overhaul … Read more

2014 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Revealed

August 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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Starting on September 1st at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there will be a new exclusive card given to guests attending the party. This year, the card celebrates Pirates of the Caribbean! The card along with the customary pack guests are offered can be redeemed at the Main Street Firehouse with valid party admission.

RUMOR: Is The Haunted Mansion Adding An On-Ride Photo Opportunity?

August 11, 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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As we reported several weeks ago, The Haunted Mansion is finally getting a gift shop in the former Yankee Trader location in Liberty Square. Well, another long-standing rumor is making the rounds again and it seems like an on-ride photo may be available to guests who board a Doombuggy before the end of the year. The … Read more

John Corigliano's 8/11/14 Magic Kingdom Photo Report (Peoplemover, Hub Construction, ETC.)

August 11, 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 John Corigliano visited the Magic Kingdom this weekend and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look at what’s new: A Stitch photo-op is up on construction walls near Tomorrowland Alright… The Peoplemover has returned from refurbishment Besides some new paint, not much has changed … Read more

Frozen Summer Fun at Hollywood Studios Extended Through September 28th

August 8, 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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If you were sad that Frozen Summer Fun would be ending on September 1st, you can wipe those tears away as the event has now been extended through September 28th! The Frozen Fireworks show will continue nightly through September 1st, but will only be presented on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays September 5th through September 28th. … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 8/7/14 Magic Kingdom Photo Report (Hub Work, Halloween Merch, Mansion Store, ETC.)

August 7, 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 returns with some fantastic, newsworthy photos from the Magic Kingdom to share with us, so let’s take a look at what’s new: The parking lot at the Vacation Club wing at the Polynesian is taking shape Work continues on the Hub expansion at the Magic Kingdom Halloween merchandise has arrived This … Read more

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