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PHOTOS: Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Reopens with New Look, New Menu

November 20, 2018November 13, 2018

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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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Today marks the reopening of the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort after several months of closure for remodeling. Despite our worst fears, the changes are pretty minor overall. The bar itself was reconfigured behind the counter, a welcome change for cast members at the location. The counter-top is no longer stone and underneath … Read more

PHOTOS: New Nautical Resort Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Yacht Club

November 13, 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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Disney is taking the time to update all of their resort merchandise this year, a process that began with most of the deluxe resorts and is now spreading everywhere. We recently brought you a look at numerous new lines (including the Polynesian, Contemporary, Boardwalk, and Art of Animation, and Beach Club Resorts) and now it’s time … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Mermaid at Heart” Resort Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Beach Club

November 12, 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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Disney is taking the time to update all of their resort merchandise this year, a process that began with most of the deluxe resorts and is now spreading everywhere. We recently brought you a look at numerous new lines (including the Polynesian, Contemporary, Boardwalk, and Art of Animation Resorts) and now it’s time to take … Read more

PHOTOS: First Disney Skyliner Gondola Cable Installed at Walt Disney World

November 11, 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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As we told you earlier this week, the cable installation process has begun for the Disney Skyliner starting at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The lowest wires on either side are those that will carry the gondolas from Studios to the main station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The cable installation will continue over the coming months, … Read more

REVIEW: Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is Naughty and Nice at The Magic Kingdom’s Christmas Party

November 20, 2018November 10, 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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Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom and I have a strange relationship. In my early years of visiting, my family would regularly go to Tony’s. It was a different time, where most table service restaurants in the park weren’t very good, but neither were the counter service options. It was a landscape filled … Read more

PHOTOS: Cable Installation Now Underway for the Disney Skyliner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 10, 2018November 10, 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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As we told you yesterday, the cable installation process has begun for the Disney Skyliner starting at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The project has begun by stringing the guide wires from Studios to the main station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. These guide wires will help with the installation of the cables that carry the … Read more

REVIEW: New Cookie Butter Milkshake at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies at Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 9, 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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There’s a slew of new holiday treats to be had at Walt Disney World! New to the Magic Kingdom is the ‘Cookie Butter Milkshake’ at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Tomorrowland. We braved the green monster to bring you a tasty review. Cookie Butter Milkshake – $7.99 Topped with a Mickey Mouse marshmallow and … Read more

Goofy Annual Passholder Magnet to Be Given Out at 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, Other AP Benefits

November 9, 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 next annual pass holder magnet will be available at Epcot during the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Here’s the details and other pass holder benefits you should be aware of: On your first visit, take home a complimentary Annual Passholder magnet at Mouse Gear or Port of Entry. One per passholder while … Read more

REVIEW: New Space Ranger Slushy with Rock Candy Straw at The Lunching Pad, Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 9, 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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New at The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom, guests will find the Space Ranger Slushy. Space Ranger Slushy ($5.99) Green Apple with Fanta Grape and a candy-coated straw We like this sweet and sour mixture that emulates Buzz Lightyear’s trademark colors even more than the Wonderland Slushy at Cheshire Cafe! The paper straw … Read more

WDWNT.com Relaunching Disneyland News Today and WDW News Tonight Due to Popular Demand

November 8, 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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We can hardly count how many times we have been asked about bringing back WDW News Tonight over the last few months. The same could be said for our sister site Disneyland News Today which was folded into WDWNT.com in 2013. While we never wanted to say goodbye to either, times change and sometimes the … Read more

REVIEW: New Wonderland Slushy with Rock Candy Straw at Cheshire Cafe, Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 8, 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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New at the Cheshire Cafe in Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom, guests will find the Wonderland Slushy. Wonderland Slushy ($5.99) Minute Maid Raspberry Lemonade with Fanta Grape and a candy-coated straw The Fanta Grape dominates the flavor of this drink, but you’ll occasionally get some of the Raspberry Lemonade as well. If you like grape, … Read more

REVIEW: New Peppermint Soft-Serve Ice Cream Sundae at Storybook Treats at the Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 8, 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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New for the holiday season at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom is the Peppermint Soft-Serve Sundae. Peppermint Soft-Serve Sundae ($5.49) With a red and white-striped straw dipped in chocolate and peppermint crushes. How cute is this sundae? A colorful peppermint soft serve sundae covered with whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate sauce is … Read more

REVIEW: Holiday Cinnamon Roll Arrives at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 8, 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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Gaston’s Tavern at the Magic Kingdom is now serving a holiday version of their trademark cinnamon roll for the Christmas season. Holiday Cinnamon Roll ($5.29) The holiday cinnamon roll is the same price as the regular and just adds some red icing to the exiting white. It’s extra sweet, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing … Read more

New Details, Images Released for Ralph Breaks VR at Disney Springs, Downtown Disney

November 9, 2018November 8, 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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ILMxLab has just released some new details on Ralph Breaks VR, coming to Disney Springs and Downtown Disney Anaheim The Void locations: It’s time to break into the internet! Grab you friendos and get ready for Ralph Breaks VR, our latest hyper-reality adventure officially opening on November 21st. ILMxLAB and Walt Disney Animation Studios teamed … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Parking Entrance Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 9, 2018November 8, 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 marked the long-awaited opening of the new guest car entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The former entrances on World Drive and Buena Vista Drive are now only for cast members and buses respectively. The new entrance is accessed via a number of ramps emanating from Osceola Parkway, near the ESPN Wide World of Sports … Read more

REVIEW: Pecos Bill’s New Mojo Pork Taco is One of the Best Counter Service Meals at the Magic Kingdom

February 26, 2019November 8, 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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Starting last month, Pecos Bill’s at the Magic Kingdom began serving a “taco of the month” trio. The month of October brought us buffalo chicken tacos, which were quite good, but November brings us the Mojo Pork tacos. Mojo Pork Tacos ($10.99) The Mojo Pork tacos can’t be mixed with other taco options sadly, but … Read more

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