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RUMOR: Epcot’s International Gateway Entrance Temporarily Closing to Accommodate Disney Skyliner Construction

October 19, 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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With cable installation beginning soon, rumor has it that the International Gateway entrance to Epcot will need to be closed for a few weeks to accommodate this work. If the rumor is true, guests would not be able to enter Epcot via the International Gateway entrance towards the back of the park (between France and … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Releases Countdown to Disney Skyliner Preview

October 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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Last year, Disney announced the Disney Skyliner, a new way to move guests across Walt Disney World Resort with a bird’s-eye view. As you probably know by now, this new gondola system will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/19/18 (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Skyliner Construction, Disney Junior, ETC.)

October 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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A true glutton for punishment, I returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new and… well, what’s new at the park. Let’s take a look… Welcome to Hollywood Works continues on parking lot modifications, the Disney Skyliner, and the bus loops outside of the park. Pavement is being laid and trees planted, so I … Read more

PHOTOS: New Vintage Mickey Mouse Club Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks

October 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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Released today as part of the World of Disney grand opening festivities at Disney Springs, guests on both coasts can now find a collection of merchandise inspired by the Mickey Mouse Club. The new collection has a massive section of the World of Disney store here in Florida.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Second Phase of New World of Disney Store Opens at Disney Springs

October 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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With the “grand reveal” of the shop coming up on October 27th, today, Disney unveiled the second phase of the remodeled World of Disney Store at Disney Springs. Two new window displays with screen and lighting effects adorn the exterior of the updated section. The new sections are more of the same warehouse feel we … Read more

REVIEW: Salt & Straw Ice Cream Brings Creative Flavors to Downtown Disney Anaheim

November 21, 2018October 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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by Ciara Trexler and Chad Freeman The much-anticipated Salt & Straw has finally opened in the Downtown Disney District. Replacing the former Häagen-Dazs, this Portland-native ice cream features a variety of unique flavors that many people are not used to seeing on an ice cream menu such as Dandelion Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies & Cream, Honey … Read more

PHOTOS: Sunset Boulevard Christmas Decorations Already Installed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 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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It is the middle of October, but Christmas decorations have already gone up on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The stars that line the street’s lampposts are all up. The sign screen used for Sunset Season’s Greetings is up at Sunset Ranch Market. Installation of the new lasers for the show is visible behind … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 10/16/18 (City Works, NBA Experience, New Merchandise, Disney Tails, Haunted Mansion, Figment, ETC.)

October 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.

Our latest photo report brings us to Disney Springs where a plethora of construction projects are still going on. If you park at the Orange Garage, there’s a nearby photo op for Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms. I have yet to see any one take a picture of or with this thing other than … Read more

First Look at Toy Story Land’s Christmas Overlay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 16, 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 previously shared, Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will join in on the holiday fun this year by dressing up for the holidays with fun new seasonal decor. Today, Disney shared a first look at what the “Toy Story” friends – Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear – will wear in Toy Story … Read more

Disney Junior Dance Party Opens December 22nd at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 16, 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 December 22nd, the all-new “Disney Junior Dance Party!” live show will rock Disney’s Hollywood Studios with high-energy songs, dazzling special effects, new friends and beloved characters including Mickey Mouse himself. In the show, DJ Deejay and host Finn Fiesta invite everyone in for the party, creating an incredible interactive atmosphere for kids to sing, … Read more

New Concept Art Released for 15-Story Tower Coming to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

October 16, 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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Last year, Disney announced a massive expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort set to debut next summer at Walt Disney World Resort. Today, they shared more details about the reimagining of this popular resort hotel, including some new renderings that show off how it’s going to look when completed. The centerpiece of this expansion is a … Read more

RUMOR: Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Will Not Open Until After December 16th, 2019 at Walt Disney World

October 16, 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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Based on ticket pricing updates made today for Walt Disney World, we have a good guess at when we will first be able to visit Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (barring some insanely expensive hard ticket event that offers an early preview)… As of today, Walt Disney World theme park tickets can be purchased through … Read more

VIDEO: New Southbound World Drive Ramp Opens in Magic Kingdom Area

October 16, 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.

We told you recently that the brand new southbound ramp on World Drive would open on 10/16/2018. Today that came true and we have a brand new ramp that takes cars and guests over the Magic Kingdom parking area and away from the Magic Kingdom Resorts. You can take a video tour with me below: … Read more

Annual Pass, Parking, & MagicBand Prices Raised at Walt Disney World Effective Today

October 16, 2018October 16, 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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With today’s rollout of an entirely new “date-based” ticket pricing system, Walt Disney World has also raised the prices of various other offerings. The price of a solid color MagicBand is now $15.97 including tax, up from $12.99 plus tax. All other prices are up $2 as well, with open edition bands now at $24.99, … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Epcot’s Ratatouille Attraction and Disney Skyliner Station

October 15, 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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Last week, 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 pavilion’s Eiffel … Read more

Release Date, Locations for Pirates of the Caribbean “Redd” Funko Pop at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Announced

October 15, 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 a few days ago, Redd from the Pirates of the Caribbean will be the latest Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure at Disney Parks. We now know when and where that piece will be released at the U.S. Disney Parks. The Redd figure will be released on October 27th, 2018 at the following … Read more

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