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VIDEO: “Let It Go” & “For The First Time in Forever” from FROZEN Added to Festival of Fantasy Parade

May 26, 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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It’s no secret that Frozen was a last minute addition to the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom when it debuted in March, but it was surprising to still hear Sleeping Beauty songs in the opening float music for the parade even though Anna, Elsa, and Olaf had booted Aurora out of … Read more

VIDEO, PHOTOS, & REVIEW: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Soft-Opens in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom

May 26, 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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After several very short soft openings during the week, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction opened for most of the day on Friday/Saturday at the Magic Kingdom during the 24-hour Rock Your Disney Side party. As always, WDWNT was on the scene to bring you all you need to know about the new attraction: The attraction … Read more

WDWNT Hosting “Rock Your WDWNT Side” Party At Magic Kingdom on May 24th: Free Treats, Prizes, and More!

May 22, 2014May 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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Join WDWNT for our special #RockYourWDWNTSide event called the ‘Midnight Sugar Rush’, taking place during the 24-hour “Rock Your Disney Side” party at the Magic Kingdom. Come join us in the upper level at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant at midnight for some delicious treats (Vegan and Gluten-free Chocolate Chip cookies and Brownie Bites), some fun trivia … Read more

VIDEO: Hyperspace Hoopla Replaced By New Stage Show & Symphony in the Stars Fireworks at Star Wars Weekends 2014

May 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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A few months ago, we reported that the Hyperspace Hoopla show that has annually been a part of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios would not be returning in 2014. Well, while we knew that the Symphony in the Stars fireworks would replace it, we did not know much about the short finale show that would … Read more

First-Ever Interactive Nighttime Show Coming to Hong Kong, Is Disneyland Park Next?

May 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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Disney is reportedly about to unveil its very first truly interactive nighttime show in Hong Kong according to newspaper reports. The long-rumored “Disney Paint the Night” parade will reportedly debut in October and give guests the opportunity to control light colors on floats when they purchase a special device… Think of it as taking the … Read more

Heroes and Villains Take Center Stage in “Rock Your Disney Side Party” Entertainment at Magic Kingdom

May 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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Disney has released an official list of entertainment that will be offered at the Magic Kingdom during the “Rock Your Disney Side” Party on Friday/Saturday: Everything kicks off with a special edition of the Welcome Show, as heroes and villains make their way to Magic Kingdom Park. The “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!” Street … Read more

Magic Kingdom 24-Hour Disney Side Party To Bring Out Rare Characters & One-Time-Only Treats

May 19, 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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Disney has announced more details for Friday’s Disney Side Party at the Magic Kingdom, taking place from Friday May 23rd at 6AM until Saturday May 24th at 6AM. A cast of Disney Villains will have a special place in the Magic Kingdom 24-hour celebration, including Maleficent, Cruella De Vil and such rarely spotted miscreants as the … Read more

More Details Released On Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort; Dole Whip Bar On The Way!

May 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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Earlier this month, we told you about big changes coming to Disney’s Polynesian Resort including the resort changing its name. Well, Disney is sharing some new details and concept art of the changes on the way today: First of all, making its debut next month is a brand new children’s activity center called Club Disney. … Read more

New Information & Concept Art Released for Disney Springs Project

May 13, 2014May 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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Disney recently released some new information on Disney Springs, the massive overhaul happening to Downtown Disney to be completed by 2016: The Landing, set to replace what is now Pleasure Island, will open in early 2015. The area is set along the waterfront and nationally known restaurateurs. The Town Center, located where the Pleasure Island parking lot once … Read more

VIDEO: Little Mermaid Ride at DCA Undergoes Overhaul, Is Magic Kingdom Next?

May 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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After a couple weeks of refurbishment, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure attraction at Disney California Adventure quietly reopened a few days ago with several major changes and additions. This isn’t the first time the attraction has undergone changes since opening in 2011; in 2012 new hand-drawn animation sequences were added to the ride as … Read more

VIDEO: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Rededication & Fireworks

May 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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On May 1, 2014, Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated 25 years at the Walt Disney World Resort with a special re-dedication ceremony and a one-time-only fireworks extravaganza! We have video of both of these epic events to share with you, so enjoy:

VIDEO: First Look Inside Harambe Theatre, New Home For Festival of the Lion King

March 4, 2019May 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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The cast of Festival of the Lion King recently got a look inside the new Harambe Theatre in Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which will be home to their show come June:

Magic Kingdom Entertainment Schedule Released for 24-Hour Disney Side Party

May 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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While some minor offerings have been left off of the schedule still, here’s when you might catch the larger entertainment offerings during the 24-hour Disney Side party at the Magic Kingdom May 23rd and 24th: Magic Kingdom Welcome Show – 5:50 AM Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party – 10:00 AM, 1:30PM, 5:45 PM … Read more

“Winged Encounters” – A New Bird Show Coming to Animal Kingdom This Summer

March 4, 2019May 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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There’s a new animal experience coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Stars of the show are flocks of macaws in a kaleidoscope of colors flying over and around the heart of the park — Discovery Island. Brought to you by the fantastic team that inspires and delights guests at our Flights of Wonder show in … Read more

Don’t Miss Live Coverage of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ 25th Anniversary on May 1st!

April 30, 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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Tune in tomorrow, May 1st, to @WDWNT on twitter for live coverage throughout the day of the festivities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to mark the park’s historic 25th anniversary! We’ll also be posting photos and video of the special events as soon as we can. On this coming weekend’s WDW News Today: The Radio Show … Read more

Synopsis of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland, What We Know So Far

April 29, 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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It seems like we may be days (even hours) from the first guests riding the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, so it seems like a good time to recap what we already know about this attraction coming to the Magic Kingdom sometime in May 2014. Here are some recent … Read more

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