Tom Corless, Author at WDW News Today

Our Enormous D23 Expo Photo Report!

September 19, 2009

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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 there were so many photos taken by WDWNT Network staff members of the inaugural D23 Expo from 9/10-9/13, we decided to combine all of them into one GIANT report featuring photos from Tom Corless, Luke Manning, Scott Smith, Matt Paul, and Myrna Litt:

This photo wasn’t taken at night, we arrived at the Anaheim Convention Center at around 5:30 AM each day

We saw the sunrise from the D23 Expo entrance line everyday

We’re In!!!

Welcome to the D23 Expo

This was the line for the Storyteller’s Theater on 9/10 for the Afternoon with Imagineering Legends

Myrna Litt’s DLR and Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary Photo Report

September 19, 2009

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Our very own Myrna Litt was one of the lucky few who got into The Haunted Mansion 40th anniversary event last week, and she shares with us her photos of the event, along with other happenings around the Disneyland Resort:

We’ll start off with the day before the event, at the merchandise viewing and pick-up area at the Disneyland Hotel

There was a photo opportunity

Into the store we go…

Various pieces of Haunted Mansion merchandise, from pins to sketches to models

DLR Photo Report From The WDWNT Crew (9/9-9/14/09)

February 7, 2014September 19, 2009

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I, along with Tom Corless, Kenny Siegel, Scott Smith, and Matt Paul spent plenty of time at Disneyland during the D23 Expo, and we got some pictures of new happenings around the Resort. Here is our shared photo report:

During the D23 Expo, Disney set up a special tram service running from across the street from the Anaheim Convention Center, to the old Lion King Tram loading area near Harbor Blvd.

Brandon Struve’s 9/17/09 Epcot Photo Report

September 18, 2009

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WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a quick stop at Epcot last night and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us:

An old railing still in place around the Fountain of Nations

Banks Lee’s 9/16/09 WDW Photo Report

September 18, 2009

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Our newest WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee has provided us with his second update, taking us to both Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new:

Starting at Animal Kingdom, Flights of Wonder is closed through October 23rd for refurbishment

Disney Parks and Resorts at the D23 Expo

September 17, 2009

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WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul has put together a fantastic video looking around the Disney Parks and Resorts pavilion at the D23 Expo. Included in the video is Lucky the Dinosaur, a look at Cars-Land for Disney’s California Adventure, the Storyteller’s Sandbox attraction, and a look at the massive expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland: More D23 … Read more

Disney Parks and Resorts at the D23 Expo

September 17, 2009

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WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul has put together a fantastic video looking around the Disney Parks and Resorts pavilion at the D23 Expo. Included in the video is Lucky the Dinosaur, a look at Cars-Land for Disney’s California Adventure, the Storyteller’s Sandbox, and a look at the massive expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland: More D23 Expo … Read more

Future of Disney Parks and Resorts featuring Star Tours II and Fantasyland

September 17, 2009

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WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul was able to record video of both the “Imagineering the Future of the Disney Parks” presentation and the follow-up press conference at the D23 Expo, and now has both videos available for your enjoyment. Both videos are embedded below courtesy of the WDWNTube: Hopefully these videos have answered some lingering questions … Read more

Future of Disney Parks and Resorts featuring Star Tours II and WDW’s New Fantasyland

September 16, 2009

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Brandon Struve’s TTA Re-Opening Report

September 15, 2009

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The Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) re-opened on Saturday and WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve was there to see what has changed on the attraction in preparation for the re-launching of Space Mountain in November:

The new color-changing LED lights are running during the day

Star Tours II: The Force is Strong with This One

September 15, 2009

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Disney has released a YouTube version of the short clip that was shown of Star Tours II (in 3-D) at the D23 Expo. The video is also available in high definition by clicking the appropriate button below: Since we have received a number of questions by email about this updated attraction, we decided it would … Read more

Star Tours II: The Force is Strong with This One

September 15, 2009

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Disney has released a youtube version of the short clip that was shown of Star Tours II (in 3-D) at the D23 Expo. The video is also available in high definition by clicking the appropriate button below: Since I have received a number of questions by email about this updated attraction, I decided it would … Read more

Star Tours II & Fantasyland Expansion Press Release

September 15, 2009

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I know it’s a few days late, but here is the full press release we were given at the D23 Expo concerning these two exciting new projects for Walt Disney World and other on-going “Parks and Resorts” projects: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that … Read more

“Parks and Resorts” Press Release including Star Tours II

September 15, 2009

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I know it’s a few days late, but here is the full press release we were given at the D23 Expo concerning the exciting new projects for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, as well as other on-going “Parks and Resorts” projects: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, … Read more

D23 Expo Day 3 Recap (9/12/09)

September 12, 2009

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As we did on the second day of the D23 Expo, here is a recap from today’s events at the Anaheim Convention Center. Today held some of the biggest announcements of the D23 Expo so far. First up is the much anticipated Walt Disney World Fantasyland expansion: Here we see concept art of the new … Read more

D23 Expo Day 2 Recap (9/11/09)

September 12, 2009

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As we did with the first day of the D23 Expo, here is a recap from today’s events at the Anaheim Convention Center. First up, some press images from some of today’s events:

Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz and Donald Duck reveal plans on Sept. 11, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. for the Disney Wonder cruise ship to sail to Alaska in 2011. This is the first time a Disney cruise ship will call the West Coast home for an entire year. During 2011, the ship will depart Vancouver, B.C. for Alaska and sail seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles

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