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Liberty Tree Tavern at the Magic Kingdom Now Offering Weekly Specials

November 20, 2018November 2, 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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In what I believe is a first for a sit-down restaurant at Walt Disney World, the Liberty Tree Tavern at the Magic Kingdom is now offering weekly specials. While not on any menu yet (eventually it will be according to cast), the long-running park establishment will be offering up a new special dish every week. … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Gingerbread Display Returns for 2018 with New Merchandise at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

November 2, 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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Cinderella, her Prince and the Fairy Godmother have returned for the annual gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The display features the trio in front of Cinderella Castle, with Mary Blair-style accents from “it’s a small world” filling in the background. As always, a selection of specialty treats are available at the display, including a … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Come Down Around Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Facade, Revealing New Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 2, 2018November 2, 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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A few months ago, we informed you when construction walls went up around the entrance to the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, future home of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. This week, the walls have come down, at least temporarily. The courtyard space is needed for the Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! dessert parties that … Read more

REVIEW: New Tinker Bell Pixie-Dusted Ice Cream Cone from Storybook Treats at the Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 1, 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 to Storybook Treats in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom is Tink’s Pixie-Dusted Cone. The Peter Pan Float remains if you prefer that. Pixie-Dusted Cone ($5.29) This cone is made with the now ubiquitous lime soft serve (it keeps popping up in treats here) and is topped with white chocolate wings and lime cotton candy. There’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Lago Dorado Restaurant, 15-Story Tower, and More Remodeling at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

November 1, 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 you’re probably aware, the transformation of Disney’s Coronado Springs is well underway and set to be completed in the Summer of 2019. Yesterday, we decided to head over and see the latest progress on the various ongoing projects. A look at the new 15-story tower from the parking lot. Here we see the rooftop … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/31/18 (Tatooine Traders Overhaul, Skyliner & Bus Loop Construction, Galaxy’s Edge, New Merchandise, ETC.)

October 31, 2018October 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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Our latest photo report brings us back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios… Hooray for Preferred Parking Work continues on the new bus loops for the park at a feverish pace. Luckily temperatures have finally cooled down, but the sooner this temporary bus loop is behind us, the better. Foliage and pavement is all already in place, … Read more

REVIEW: New Monstrous Milkshakes and Souvenir Mason Jar at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, Disney’s Beach Club

November 20, 2018October 30, 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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Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort has never had a dessert menu for the faint of heart, but three new milkshakes continue to push the envelope. They’re so new that they aren’t even on the menu yet, just this weird printed photo is all Disney has to show you what these … Read more

Walt Disney World Stationing Non-Security Cast Members at Resort Booths to Better Collect Parking Fees

October 30, 2018October 30, 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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A while back, Walt Disney World started charging guests for parking at their Resort Hotels. Well, many guests are now utilizing online check-in methods that allow them to skip the front desk completely, and also skip registering a car parked at the hotel. In order for Disney to collect on those overnight hotel parking fees, … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Epcot’s Ratatouille Attraction

October 30, 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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A few weeks back, Disney started to clear the way for the entrance to the new Ratatouille sub-land in the France pavilion at Epcot. Work is progressing nicely, as you will see below. You can see the show building for the Ratatouille ride in the background, with a Skyliner pillar towards the water’s edge. The … Read more

BREAKING: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ride is Coming to Disneyland Park

October 29, 2018October 29, 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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Mickey Mouse has never had his own theme park ride and now Disney is going full speed ahead on bringing an attraction featuring their beloved corporate icon into more Disney Parks around the world. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is already set to open in 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: World Drive Filmstrip Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Being Dismantled

October 29, 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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Since the early 1990’s, guests entering Disney’s Hollywood Studios from World Drive have been greeted by a giant film strip with previews of the attractions and shows they would be able to see during their visit to the park. In preperation for the opening of the new car entrance on November 8th, the filmstrip entrance … Read more

New Discounted 3 and 4-Day Florida Resident Ticket Promotion Active Now Through December 16th at Walt Disney World

October 29, 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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Beginning October 29th, 2018 and running through December 16th, 2018, Florida Residents can purchase discounted 3-day and 4-day date-based Florida Resident Tickets with Park Hopper Option included. Florida Residents save 30% on 3-day tickets and 40% on 4-day tickets with prices starting at $71 a day and $59 a day, respectively. The best way to … Read more

PHOTOS: Gravity Building Being Enclosed, Latest Progress on Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster

October 29, 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 latest chapter in the construction of the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster going into the Universe of Energy at Epcot has begin as the massive gravity building begins to be enclosed. The work is only visible from one spot in the park, just before you enter on the left. If you look closely, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: World of Disney is Finally Complete at Disney Springs, Grand Opening Today

October 27, 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, October 27th, marks the big “Grand Opening” of the remodeled World of Disney Store at Disney Springs. After many, many months of work being done in phases, the finished product opened to guests this morning. The store is light on details, but there are a few neat effects and little details. Overall it’s an … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 10/26/18 (Tomorrowland Changes, Redd Merchandise Makes Port, Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Remodel, ETC.)

October 27, 2018October 26, 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.

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for the first time in a while, so let’s see what’s new and exciting around the park… Welcome to the Magic Kingdom The Blueberry Almond popcorn they’ve sold in Pandora is now also being sold elsewhere under the Main Street Popcorn Company label. For the … Read more

“Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party” 3-Hour Add-On Coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom

October 26, 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 to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for 2018 is Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party. At this new and special experience beginning at 9:30PM, guests can pop in and out at your leisure and indulge in hors d’oeuvres including a selection of artisanal meats and cheeses as well as Tony’s famous meatballs, mini hand-tossed … Read more

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