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PHOTOS: New “Old Port Royale” Check-In Area, Calypso Trading Post and Centertown Market Open at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

October 8, 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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After over a year of work, today marked the reopening of Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Resort, completely reinvented to forever change the resort experience at this now 30 year old hotel. We’re thankful that the classic logo has remained and was just freshened up a bit. This is the new car entrance on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Leaked Images Show The Great Movie Ride’s Demolition, Progress on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

October 7, 2018October 7, 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.

Backstage photos at Walt Disney World are a definite no, and photos from inside a Disney construction site are typically an even bigger issue, but still, somehow, photos have leaked from the interior of the Chinese Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, former home of The Great Movie Ride and future home of Mickey and Minnie’s … Read more

2-Month Refurbishment of Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom Set to Begin This Month

October 6, 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 rather sudden announcement, Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom will be closed for over two months starting later in October. The Walt Disney World website is currently listing Tom Sawyer Island as closed from October 14th through December 21st, 2018. It is unknown if this sudden closure is related to the delays … Read more

PHOTOS: New Churro, Haunted Mansion, and Dole Whip Coin Purses Released at Disney Parks

October 6, 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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On the heels of the last batch of super-cute Disney Parks coin purses released just a few weeks ago, even more of these stylish, small bags have been released. Churro coin purse $19.99, Mickey ice cream bar coin purse $19.99 Dole Whip coin purse, $19.99 Tomb Sweet Tomb Haunted Mansion coin purse, $19.99 Madame Leota … Read more

Jack Sparrow Meet and Greet Has Replaced Defunct Pirate Tutorial Show at the Magic Kingdom

October 7, 2018October 6, 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 of this week, guests can now meet Captain Jack Sparrow daily near Pirates of the Caribbean at the Magic Kingdom on a daily basis. Jack is meeting guests in Adventureland on the stage where his Pirate Tutorial show was held until September 29th. Guests will find Sparrow there at the following times (subject to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 10/5/18 (Spaceship Birth-Day, Disney Skyliner, New Merchandise, Chef Figment, Animation Celebration, ETC.)

October 5, 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 Epcot in the midst fo the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2018. For everything you could possibly need to know about the Festival, be sure to go to WDWNT.wine and get our free PDF guide! Like a Grand and Miraculous Spaceship Epcot and Spaceship Earth celebrated … Read more

PHOTOS: New World Showcase Shot Glass, Pint Glass, and Ornament Collection Released at Epcot, Annual Passholder Items & Collector’s Box Included

October 5, 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 World Showcase items have started to arrive at Epcot. The new collection, called “The Flag Program” internally, includes shot glasses (toothpick holders, as Disney calls them), pint glasses, and ornaments for each country. In a change from years past, annual passholders can purchase a starter box (pictured above) of toothpick holders with Japan, Morocco, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Mountains, Jungle Cruise, Peter Pan, and Lion King Clothing for Kids Released at Disney Parks

October 4, 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.

New at the U.S. Disney Parks, guests will find a number of new children’s clothing options. We found these items at Mickey’s Startraders in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom, but they should also be available already at the Disneyland Resort as well. Strangely enough, the hoodie features all of the mountains from both Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Frightfully Fun Parade, Halloween Fireworks, Haunted Mansion Meet & Greets, and Castle Projection Show from Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

October 4, 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’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park has kicked off for 2018, bringing with it the return of the Frightfully Fun Parade, Halloween Screams Fireworks, and more to the Disneyland Resort for the Halloween Time season. Also, new this year, guests will find Vampirina of Disney Junior joining the procession, and you’ll even have the chance … Read more

REVIEW: New Brunch Service Means More Banana Bread French Toast at Olivia’s Cafe, Disney’s Old Key West Resort

November 21, 2018October 4, 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.

Olivia’s Cafe is a table service restaurant located at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. We love Olivia’s, they have fantastic comfort food for affordable prices, friendly servers, and great drinks. Plus it’s always easy to get a reservation there. You may remember we checked out their fried chicken a little bit ago, it’s still delicious … Read more

Reservations Now Open for Storybook Dining Snow White Character Dinner at Artist Point, Menu Preview

November 21, 2018October 4, 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 this December, Storybook Dining at Artist Point invites you to venture into a magical forest-like setting inspired by Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Brought to life through rustic décor and iconic music, we’ve brought this beloved fairytale to life. During this immersive character dining experience, you’ll be visited by Snow … Read more

Peter Pan’s Flight, Tomorrowland Speedway Closure Dates Announced for 2019 Refurbishments at Magic Kingdom

October 3, 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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Peter Pan’s Flight and the Tomorrowland Speedway will both be closing for refurbishment in early 2019 at the Magic Kingdom. Peter Pan’s Flight will be closed January 7th, 2019 through February 2nd, 2019. It is unknown what work will be taking place during this closure. The Tomorrowland Speedway will be closed for work related to … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Come Down at Old Port Royale, New Entrance Opens, and More Changes at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

October 3, 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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Work is finally wrapping-up on the overhaul of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! The reimagined Old Port Royale will open on October 8th as the new front desk and concierge area for the resort. Inside, guests will find the new Centertown Market quick service restaurant and Calypso Trading Post, while outside they’ll be able to visit … Read more

Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom Now Serving Mimosas and Other Alcoholic Beverages for Breakfast and Lunch Services

October 14, 2018October 3, 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 alcohol has been relegated to table service experiences at the Magic Kingdom since it was introduced to the park a few years ago, it is now expanding to the hybrid breakfast and lunch services at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Fantasyland. At breakfast, guests will find a mimosa, Bellini, red sangria, and a pink … Read more

PHOTOS: Former Soundstage Restaurant Facade Revealed As Disney Junior Dance Party Is Installed at Hollywood Studios

October 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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As Disney Junior: Live on Stage is being converted to the Disney Junior Dance Party, the original facade once visible when this location was the Soundstage Restaurant has reemerged. As you can see, the building was repainted in 2 shades of blue. Disney Junior Dance Party is set to debut this Fall.

PHOTOS: Universe of Energy Solar Panels Being Removed for Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster at Epcot

October 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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The iconic solar panels that once powered some of the Universe of Energy at Epcot are being taken down as Walt Disney Imagineering transforms the pavilion into a Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster ride. It is unclear if the panels will return, but they are in the exterior concept art for the new attraction. … Read more

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