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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Complimentary Ziploc Bag Distribution Has Begun at Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom

September 18, 2018September 18, 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 was one of those zip-loc-a-dee-doo-dah days at the Magic Kingdom… Months in the making, the Ziploc sponsorship of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom finally got underway today with the distribution of complimentary bags at the attraction. Distributed in limited quantities daily in the barn located in the attraction queue, the bags feature custom … Read more

PHOTOS: Menus Revealed for New Centertown Market and Banana Cabana Bar at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

September 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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Today, Disney shared new details about the expansion of Centertown Market as well as the Banana Cabana pool-side bar. First up is Centertown Market – this quick-service restaurant has been expanded and reimagined as an indoor street market. The new and inviting space includes open shutters, wooden light posts, awnings, and most importantly, delicious new … Read more

“Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” Stage Show Going Dark for 5 Weeks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

September 18, 2018September 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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“Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be going dark for 5 weeks due to concrete work. Starting after September 29th, 2018, the show will be dark over a 5 week period, returning in November.

PHOTOS: Universe of Energy Sign Removed, Pavilion Gutted and Ripped Open for Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster at Epcot

September 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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The interior carnage is now visible at the former Universe of Energy at Epcot as Walt Disney Imagineering transforms the pavilion into a Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster ride. Not only was the famous marquee removed, but the front-facing facade of the building has been ripped wide open, allowing us to see all the … Read more

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Meet and Greet Eliminated from California Adventure

September 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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As of a few days ago, the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Character Meet and Greet was retired at Disney California Adventure in the Disneyland Resort. The meet and greet was added in September 2014 and has been quite popular over the last 4 years. This cut is among a rather large number of entertainment budget … Read more

CONFIRMED: Disney Has Announced End Date and Replacement of IllumiNations at Epcot

September 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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After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, Disney has finally announced that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will be ending in the second half of 2019. “The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is already busy creating new thrills to debut immediately following the conclusion of “IllumiNations,” continuing the … Read more

Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial Ending at the Magic Kingdom This Month

September 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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Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial at the Magic Kingdom will be coming to an end on September 29th, 2018. The show debuted in 2006 in Adventureland just across from Pirates of the Caribbean at the Magic Kingdom. This announcement is the latest entertainment budget cut to be announced as the fiscal year for Disney comes … Read more

UPDATE: “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party” Ending 12/1, New Dance Party Coming 2019 to Magic Kingdom

September 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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Magic Kingdom visitors will still be able to move, shake, dance, and play, but there may not be a street party to do it at soon. Sources indicate that the “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party” will have its final performance on Saturday, December 1st, 2018, not October 6th as previously … Read more

Several Long-Time Citizens of Hollywood Are Being Eliminated In Upcoming Streetmosphere Budget Cuts

September 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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In preparation to achieve fiscal 2019 cost reduction targets, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is cutting several members of the Citizens of Hollywood Streetmosphere team. Leaving by the end of the month will be the Dorma Nesmond, Paige Turner, Dara Vamp, and Officer Prime Brody characters. Several of these actors have been in these roles for many … Read more

Limited Quantity Purple Poison Apple Cake Pop Available at Carthay Circle Lounge

November 21, 2018September 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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If you want a special treat from Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, look no further than Carthay Circle Lounge at Disney California Adventure. Not only is this the home of the Poison Apple-tini with the exclusive Purple Poison Apple glow cube, but there’s even an unadvertised Purple Poison Apple Cake Pop! We we’re told … Read more

Disney Skyliner Gondolas Will Not Be Air-Conditioned, But Will Feature Onboard Audio

September 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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The somewhat mysterious Disney Skyliner system continues to be constructed at Walt Disney World, soon connecting Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Caribbean Beach, Riviera, Pop Century, and Art of Animation Resorts. While we know where the Skyliner will go, details on much else have been scarce. Given that Central Florida is a humid swamp most … Read more

REVIEW: Halloween Time PB&J Cronut, Bat Whoopie Pie, & Candy Apple Smoothie at Schmoozies

September 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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Schmoozies, located in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, is offering three specialty items for Halloween Time now through October 31st. Mummy Donut ($5.49) A croissant doughnut with peanut butter and jelly filling, this is large enough for a small family to share (a steal at under $6). The peanut butter and jelly filling puts … Read more

RUMOR: Mary Poppins Spinner Flat Ride Planned for Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion

September 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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Despite rumors of a dark ride being in development, it appears that a Mary Poppins flat ride will instead be the attraction getting added to Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion. A flat ride, believed to be a spinner ala Dumbo the Flying Elephant (although we’re holding out for the Jolly Holiday scene’s carousel personally), is in … Read more

CONFIRMED: Wreck-It Ralph Breaks VR Announced for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts

September 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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The Void has announced new VR experiences based on material from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Marvel Studios, including the Wreck-It Ralph VR attraction we told you about back in July. Debuting this fall, the first new experience will be based on the upcoming Disney animated movie Ralph Breaks The Internet and will definitely be available … Read more

REVIEW: Sour Apple Grape Cotton Candy Monster Mash Debuts at Disneyland Resort

September 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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Celebrating Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure, there’s now two cotton candy concoctions for guests to purchase. Disney California Adventure is now offering a new Grape and Sour Apple cotton candy mix in addition to the candy corn cotton candy that has existed in years past. The cost is $4.75 with tax. So, is it … Read more

New HippopotoMai-Tai Mug Debut at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel

September 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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Last night, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Resort debuted a new HippopotoMai-Tai mug sure to make collectors swoon! The new version of the mug retails for $32.00 with drink. This mug was apprently sent by mistake to Disney, so supplies are limited. You may want to hurry if you want to add … Read more

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