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VIDEO: Villainy in the Sky Fireworks Truly The Highlight of “Unleash the Villains”

September 14, 2013

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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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As we upload videos of the next day or so, I thought it was clear that the first video we had to share from the “Unleash the Villains” Friday the 13th event had to be the 9-minute fireworks spectacular. The song choices and pyrotechnics in Villainy in the Sky were absolutely stunning. Watch the show … Read more

Joe Hogarty’s 9/10/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

September 13, 2013

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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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Hearing walls had come down around Princess Fairytale Hall in New Fantasyland, WDWNT reporter Joe Hogarty decided to visit the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday this week and he has a number fo newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: A beautiful day work on the curb by the emporium is finished, so work … Read more

REVIEW: Minor Changes Enhance Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2013

September 13, 2013September 12, 2013

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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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I attended the very fist Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Tuesday and I am very happy to report that the offerings this year were much improved over years past. In short, a lot of small changes and additions did not go unnoticed. First off, if you want to pick up this year’s exclusive Sorcerers of … Read more

“Glow with the Show” Mouse Ears Debut October 15th at Walt Disney World!

September 9, 2013

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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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“Glow with the Show” mouse ears have been stunning guests at the Disneyland Resort for over a year now, but the magic is about to begin at Walt Disney World next month! Glow with the Show ears will debut first at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on October 15th to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Fantasmic!, and … Read more

Joe Hogarty’s 8/29/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

September 6, 2013

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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 Joe Hogarty visited the Magic Kingdom on August 29th and has some great photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: It’s Halloween at the Magic Kingdom September 18th, Princess Fairytale Hall will finally open Each of the 11 princesses has an icon on the facade Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train construction … Read more

PHOTOS: FountainView at Epcot Re-Opens as Starbucks Location

September 5, 2013

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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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FountainView at Epcot re-opened yesterday after several months of remodeling for the Starbucks takeover. Let’s take a look at this new location: The exterior keeps the round shape, but looks very different At night, the signage is a different color depending on where you are looking at it from Yes, there is a big Starbucks … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 8/28/13 WDW Photo Report

September 4, 2013

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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 Epcot and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort on Thursday and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The food court at All-Star Sports is closed for major renovations through December You can catch a shuttle to the other All-Stars while this is going … Read more

VIDEO: Disappointing Disney Villains Segment Invades “Celebrate the Magic” Show

September 3, 2013

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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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Short and sweet, and perhaps a bit underwhelming, the Villains segment debuted in “Celebrate the Magic” on Sunday evening at the Magic Kingdom. The new segment of the show is included to celebrate Halloween and does so in a very short run time under 1.5 minutes. See the segment for yourself: Removed from the show … Read more

“Celebrate The Magic” Adding Disney Villains To The Mix Starting Sunday

August 30, 2013

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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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Just in time for Halloween, some of the Disney Villains are coming to Celebrate the Magic on Sunday, September 1st: This new segment of “Celebrate the Magic” places the Disney villains center stage. From the sea witch Ursula, lording over the poor unfortunate souls trapped in her underwater lair, to the demon Chernabog from Walt … Read more

“Unleash the Villains” on September 13th to Include New Fireworks Spectacular

August 26, 2013

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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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We finally have some details on the “Unleash the Villains” event being held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Friday, September 13th from 8PM-1AM EST. The focal point of the event will be the stage in front of the Sorcerer’s Hat which will be turned into “Hades’ Hangout” for the evening. Being dubbed “The Hottest Club … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 8/24/13 WDW (Magic Kingdom & Epcot) Photo Report

August 26, 2013

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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 and Epcot on Saturday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip so let’s take a look: Work continues on the pavement outside of the Emporium Work is wrapping up on this facade across the street on Uptown Jewelers The Haunted Mansion no … Read more

WDW News Today: The Radio Show Debuts Saturday, August 24th!

August 22, 2013August 21, 2013

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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 announced back on our 6th anniversary in July, WDW News Today is about to make waves (radio waves that is) with a brand new show! Starting on Saturday, August 24th, you can catch an entirely new 60-minute program from WDWNT on AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando every Saturday. This show will combine … Read more

VIDEO: Full “The Magic of Mystic Manor” Presentation from the D23 Expo

August 20, 2013

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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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Since opening earlier this year, Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland has garnered rave reviews from guests and has been deemed an “instant classic” Disney attraction. At the 2013 D23 Expo, Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and Mark Schirmer pulled back the curtain on this amazing new Disney attraction with a presentation. Discussing the innovative ride system, the mysterious … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 8/11-12/13 WDW Photo Report

August 19, 2013

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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 recently visited three of the Walt Disney World theme parks and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip. With all the D23 Expo coverage we’ve been dealing with, it has taken a while to get to this report, but better late than never, so let’s … Read more

VIDEO: New “Bamboo” Character Debuts at Animal Kingdom, AVATAR Testing?

March 4, 2019August 17, 2013

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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 like DeVine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you might be interested to know about a new “living” plant character you can now see at the park… The character is basically a stilt-walker covered with leaves. Rather than being a new permanent character at the park, we suspect this was a test for the AVATAR … Read more

PHOTOS: A Closer Look at the Disney Springs Model from the D23 Expo

August 12, 2013

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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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Inside the Parks and Resorts Pavilion at the D23 Expo, there was a rather large model of Disney Springs that was shared with attendees. The model clearly shows a lot of the development that will take place over the coming months and years at what is now Downtown Disney. We decided it might be cool … Read more

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