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RUMOR: Spaceship Earth at Epcot Will Be Overhauled Once Again, Changes in Post Show Already Visible

August 28, 2018August 28, 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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As times have changed, the Spaceship Earth attraction at Epcot has changed with them. Opening in 1982, the ride received massive overhauls in 1986, 1994, and 2007, usually with the departure/addition of a corporate sponsor. With over a decade since the last reimagining and coupled with the recent departure of Siemens, Walt Disney Imagineering is … Read more

PHOTOS: Block & Hans Reopens Serving Draught Beers at Epcot’s American Adventure

November 21, 2018August 28, 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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The Block and Hans kiosk has returned to the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot just in time for the 2018 Food and Wine Festival! With the return come some welcomed changes: themed elements and draught beer! The inside of the kiosk was spruced up quite a bit and it fits in much better with the … Read more

“See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Returns Tonight with Cornac the Magnificent, Psychotic Comments, and More Fun for W.I.G.S. Members

August 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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Tonight, “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless airs as an exclusive program for members of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society on Patreon. For eight years, this “fake late night talk show” has been combining guest interviews and WDWNT’s unique comedy styling and characters in a LIVE, unpredictable, highly offensive, and interactive program. Tonight, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Dole Whip Purse Released at Disneyland, Walt Disney World

August 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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A Dole Whip inspired purse is now available at select Disney Dress Shop locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The purse features a Dole Whip treat in an etched cup, along with a tiki decorative drink umbrella. This is made to match the dress we showed you a few days ago. There’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Trees Cleared for Japan’s New Table Service Restaurant at Epcot

August 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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Back in January we told you that Japan was building a signature steak and seafood restaurant to the side of their pavilion at Epcot. Disney confirmed the information in May, and now we have construction progressing at the pavilion. There’s plenty of walls up around the future entrance to the restaurant and now trees have … Read more

PHOTOS: Shark Reef at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Paved Over for Additional Seats and Sand

August 27, 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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Shark Reef closed back in 2016 at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park with its future very much in doubt. It sat dormant long after the opening of Miss Adventure Falls just a few steps away, but recently walls were erected around the former dive site. The walls have since come down to reveal beach chairs … Read more

PHOTOS: Siding Goes Up On Disney Skyliner Station at Epcot’s International Gateway, More Land Cleared

August 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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The International Gateway station for the Disney Skyliner at Epcot is finally starting to look like the concept art. In the past week, a crane has gone up, lifting the siding onto the new building. For reference, here’s the concept art for the station: For whatever reason, more land is being cleared around the nicely … Read more

VIDEO: A New Spin on The Mad Tea Party with Special Lighting During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2018

August 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.

The Mad Tea Party is taking on a festive new look during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Guests now experience new lighting and effects timed to a special soundtrack (including several different songs) when they take a twirl on this Fantasyland classic during the annual event. This offering is new for 2018. This special … Read more

BREAKING: Sammy Duvall’s Watersports to Close This Week, No More Parasailing, Tubing, or Water Skiing at Walt Disney World

August 26, 2018August 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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Located in the marina area of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Sammy Duvall’s has kept the original vision of water recreation on Bay Lake alive at Walt Disney World, but this is about to come to an end. Sammy Duvall’s Waterpsorts Centre will close forever on August 31st, 2018, bringing to an end the offerings of parasailing, … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants Starting to Remove Drink Lids

August 24, 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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Yesterday, we told you about Walt Disney World table service restaurants now only offering straws upon request. Today, counter service is following suit and has also started to eliminate the widespread use of plastic straws and lids at numerous locations. Plastic straws are available at the condiment stations, but ONLY by request can lids … Read more

New Logo for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Released

August 24, 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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Thanks to a new pin previewed today at the Animation Celebration, we have our first look at the new Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort logo. Here’s the old hotel logo for reference: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is currently undergoing a reimagining which includes new restaurants, a station for the Disney Skyliner and more.

PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke MagicBand Released

August 24, 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 new Disney Vacation Club member exclusive Dooney & Bourke MagicBand has been released at Walt Disney World. The band retails for $48.00 and features a design with logo stamps from each Disney Vacation Club Resort. It comes in a box designed to look like luggage. It is a limited edition of 5000 pieces.

PHOTOS: New “PatcheD” Patch Collection Coming to Disney Parks in October

August 24, 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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Coming to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts this October is a new product called “PatcheD”. Retailing between $7.99 and $19.99 each (four packs are $16.99), these patches will be available at locations such as DisneyStyle, Tren-D, and the like. The patches feature a felt border sonthey can be sewn on, but they also … Read more

PHOTOS: LE 500 Walt Disney’s Animation Celebration MagicBand Released

August 24, 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 at Walt Disney’s Animation Celebration Pin Event at Epcot, attendees had a chance to purchase an LE 500 exclusive MagicBand. The band retails for $32.99 and is limited to one per attendee.

The Indiana Jones Adventure Mara-glyphics Decoder is Coming to the Play Disney Parks App

August 23, 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 the Play Disney Parks app is a lot of fun for those visiting Walt Disney World, it seems to be a bit light on in-depth games and such for those visiting the Disneyland Resort. To help correct this, an old guest favorite will be returning soon, but now inside of this app. When the … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More New Epcot Specific Apparel Arrives at MouseGear

August 24, 2018August 23, 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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Two more shirts have been released in the new Epcot merchandise line at MouseGear! In case you missed our last post, here are the new lady’s shirts, along with the other four items we previously showcased:

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