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REVIEW: New Limited Edition Wreck-It Ralph Sundae Comes in a Championship Trophy at the Magic Kingdom

January 2, 2019

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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 a new year and the Magic Kingdom is starting off right with a colossal new treat! Now available at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street U.S.A., guests will find the Limited Edition Vanellope’s Ice Cream Sundae for $24.99. The sundae includes five scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, “fruity cereal”, chocolate candy, hot … Read more

VIDEO: Lightning Strike Changing Portrait Scene Gets An Upgrade in The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom

January 2, 2019

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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.

Changing Portraits Scene Upgraded in The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom (2019)

Going under the radar for some time, there has been work happening quietly in one of the earliest scenes of The Haunted Mansion attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Eagle-eyed guests may have noticed tarps hanging behind the existing changing portraits along the Doombuggy path, while the average tourist crept by not knowing that Imagineers were … Read more

Summer 2019 Free Dining Plan Offer Now Available for Walt Disney World

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

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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.

Allergy Dining

“Free Dining” is back at Walt Disney World for 2019! Walt Disney World guests booking vacations between July 5th through September 30th, 2019 are eligible for the offer when purchasing a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and tickets with a Park Hopper or Park … Read more

WDWNT’s Top 7 Things Coming to Disney Parks in 2019

January 1, 2019

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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 finally here: 2019. It’s the year in which Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on both coasts. 2019 didn’t need any more than that to be important for the Disney Parks, but there’s a modest lineup of offerings on the way to the parks to accompany the game-changer that is the 14-acre planet of … Read more

WDWNT’s Top 7 Worst Things That Happened at Disney Parks in 2018

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

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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 we already listed the 7 best things that happened in 2018 at Disney Parks, it was undoubtedly a rough year. While we left 2017 excited about what’s to come, 2018 leaves us with a lot of questions about the future. Maintenance woes, lackluster reception to the year’s biggest projects, and a slew of budgetary … Read more

PHOTOS: Epcot’s Odyssey Reopens Heavily Remodeled; Classic 1982 Elements Removed

December 31, 2018

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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 Odyssey at Epcot has been closed since the Epcot International Festival of the Arts earlier this year, but it returned to service today for the New Year’s Eve crowds with a very new look. From the outside, not much looks changed at this building nestled between Future World and World Showcase. Inside, things have … Read more

WDWNT’s Top 7 Things That Happened at Disney Parks in 2018

December 31, 2018

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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.

2017best

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at some of the greatest moments in Disney Parks this year. While it wasn’t the most positive year for the parks in many ways, there’s still quite a few new things to be thankful for. So, in no particular order, here are the seven (yeah,…. seven) … Read more

REVIEW: New Breakfast Power Wrap, Egg White Soufflé, Ciabatta French Toast at Sunshine Seasons, Epcot

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

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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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Sunshine Seasons is a much-beloved quick-service restaurant in The Land pavilion at Epcot. It’s (or was) known for its fresh and innovative takes on fast food, including lots of vegan and vegetarian options, albeit heavy on Gardein brand mock meats. While it has had a series of hits and misses, we appreciate how often they … Read more

The Best Christmas Stuff at Disney World You Can’t See Anymore – Tom’s Top 7

March 4, 2019December 25, 2018

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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.

The Best Christmas Stuff at Disney World You Can't See Anymore - Tom's Top 7

Welcome to another edition of Tom’s Top 7, a continuing countdown of my favorite (and occasionally, least favorite) things at the Disney Parks around the globe. Why seven? Who knows anymore. With Christmas upon us, I though it might be fun to look back at some of the holiday stuff that you can’t see anymore. … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Guests Riding the Millennium Falcon & Rise of the Resistance, Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

December 27, 2018December 25, 2018

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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 morning, the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Parade gave us our first look inside the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attractions, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, with guests on board: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will mark the largest, most immersive attraction in the theme park division’s 63-year history. … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Releases New Behind-The-Scenes Footage of Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

December 27, 2018December 25, 2018

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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 morning, Disney released an exciting new video of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening summer 2019 at Disneyland Resort and fall 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort: When it opens, guests can take control of the fastest ship in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Or join in an epic battle on Star Wars: … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take an In-Depth Tour of Disneyland’s New Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise Restaurant – The Tropical Hideaway

December 20, 2018December 19, 2018

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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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Today at Disneyland, the long awaited Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland soft-opened to guests. The new establishment replaces the long-shuttered Aladdin’s Oasis, former home of the Tahitian Terrace. It’s nestled between Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and The Jungle Cruise, encompassing lore from both classic attractions, as well as a number of other past and present … Read more

BREAKING: World of Color Will Not Return to Disney California Adventure Until 2019

December 19, 2018December 18, 2018

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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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In a statement to the OC Register made today, Disney announced that the World of Color nighttime spectacular will not return this year, despite originally stating that it would. World of Color went down for maintenance in April but did not return as planned in June. Since then, work on the show has been visible … Read more

Long-Delayed Taste of the Magic Kingdom Tour Now Available for Booking

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018

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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 a year ago, we told you that the Magic Kingdom was adding a “Taste of the Magic Kingdom” VIP Tour. Finally, the offering is available to book for dates starting February 24th, 2019. Here’s how Disney describes the offering: Discover how food memories are made as you taste your way through the kitchens of … Read more

REVIEW: Storybook Dining with Snow White Characters Begins A New Chapter for Artist Point, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

December 18, 2018December 17, 2018

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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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Artist Point opened with Disney’s Wilderness Lodge back in 1994, during Walt Disney World’s rush to add many signature restaurants and shed the notion that all theme park food was hamburgers, corn dogs, and popcorn. Since that time, Disney has added dozens of fine dining experiences to the resort, and Artist Point perhaps got a … Read more

REVIEW: Alcoholic Hot Chocolate and Hot Spiced Wine Are Worth a Special Trip to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

December 14, 2018

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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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Certainly, there are a lot of hot alcoholic drinks at Walt Disney World at this time of year, and certainly a number of those are made with hot cocoa. With that being said, I believe we have found the very best… Near the monorail station on the second floor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and … Read more

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