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PHOTOS: Massive Spooktacular Snack Lineup Announced for Halloween Time 2018 at Disneyland Resort

August 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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Starting 9/7, Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort begins and there’s even MORE treats and eats this year than ever. Here’s all the details you need, including where to find all of the scary snacks you could ever want. Across the resort you’ll see some returning items like the Candy Corn Cotton Candy, which can be … Read more

VIDEO: Mickey Mouse and Other Characters Now Talk to Guests on Elevators at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World

August 22, 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.

If you’ve taken an elevator recently at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, than you may have heard a very familiar voice… Depending which elevator you enter in the main tower of the Contemporary, you will hear Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, or Chip announce what floor you have arrived at. It’s a nice touch and one we’d like … Read more

Disney Is Having “UP! A Great Bird Adventure” Rewritten Due to Poor Guest Response to New Animal Kingdom Show

March 4, 2019August 22, 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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UP! A Great Bird Adventure has been almost universally panned since it debuted back in April in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Many a guest has cringed from the painful dialogue between live actors and costumed characters as the talented winged cast members performed their various acts. Disney has noted this and is … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Offering Early Morning Magic Event to Skip the Lines in Toy Story Land, On Sale Now

August 22, 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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Disney is now offering guests a chance to maximize their time in Toy Story Land by taking advantage of Early Morning Magic in the park, an add-on offering returning after a lengthy absence from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the purchase of Disney Early Morning Magic and regular theme park admission, guests of all ages can … Read more

“Hook & Ladder Co.” and “Silver Dollar Six” Breakout Bands Set to Leave Disneyland Next Month

August 21, 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 September 18th, 2018, Disneyland will say goodbye to two of its “breakout bands”. These are bands that were founded by former members of the original Disneyland Band that play in various areas of the park. These are a byproduct of the cancellation of the original Disneyland Band back in 2015, which was replaced by … Read more

PHOTOS: Tambu Lounge Now Closed, Two New Bars Open at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

November 21, 2018August 21, 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 informed you would happen a few weeks ago, Tambu Lounge has finally closed for its overhaul at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. To make up for this tremendous (temporary) loss, two temporary bars have been erected. One is near the monorail platform, the other by the check-in podium at Ohana. Both are offering different … Read more

Disneyland Has Indefinitely Cancelled Plans to Offer FastPass, MaxPass at Pirates of the Caribbean

August 21, 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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Slated to be added when Pirates of the Caribbean returned to the Disneyland Resort with the new auction scene on June 8th, 2018, the delayed addition of FastPass and MaxPass services were finally set to launch in early August at the classic attraction. Now Disney has completely halted those plans. While Pirates of the Caribbean … Read more

V.I.Passholder “Thank You Thursday” Events Coming to Epcot During the 2018 Food and Wine Festival

August 20, 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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Passholders can attend special, early-access shopping events at Epcot on select Thursdays during the International Food and Wine Festival 2018 as part of the V.I.PASSHOLDER series. During these events, Passholders can enjoy early access to Epcot from 8:00AM to 9:00AM and be among the first to purchase the newest releases of Passholder-exclusive merchandise at The … Read more

Annual Passholders Get Free Chef Mickey Magnet and Cutting Board at the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

August 20, 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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This year, during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Annual Passholders can collect two free items just for visiting. On your first visit to the festival, head to the Festival Center to pick up a Chef Mickey magnet. With three more visits, Annual Passholders receive a free cutting board on the 4th visit to the … Read more

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

August 20, 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 dress is now available from Disney Dress Shop locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The dress features a pattern of Dole Whip treats in etched cups, along with flowers and tiki decorative drink umbrellas. The dress is $128 and can be found in the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney … Read more

Full Menu with Prices Revealed for New 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in Disney Springs Marketplace

November 21, 2018August 20, 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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Opening by the end of this month, 4 Rivers (a beloved local smokehouse chain here in Orlando) is introducing the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in the Disney Springs Marketplace. Today, we are getting our first look at the full menu for the truck: Entrees Taco Cone – $9.99 Choice of filling (Brisket Barbacoa, Nana’s … Read more

Ability to Mobile Order Dole Whip, Beer Coming to Disneyland Resort This Week

November 21, 2018August 20, 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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Later this week, Disneyland will begin offering their Mobile Order service at the Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland at Disneyland Park, as well as Bayside Brews in Paradise Park at Disney California Adventure. The Tiki Juice Bar famously offers Dole Whip and seemingly always has a lengthy line, so this is a welcome addition. Bayside … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 8/20/18 (Tons of New Food, Merchandise, Space Mountain Goes Dark, V.I.Passholder Nights, ETC.)

August 20, 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 first photo report in a few weeks brings us back to the Magic Kingdom to see all that’s new and exciting around the park… Welcome to the Magic Kingdom Black Out Thanks to the Disney Parks Play app, the original queue games at Space Mountain that were installed during the 2009 overhaul have been … Read more

Test Track is Causing Major Problems for Epcot’s New Space Restaurant, Currently Under Construction

August 24, 2018August 20, 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 new Space Restaurant at Epcot was announced at the D23 Expo in 2017, and recently, construction of the new table service establishment began. The restaurant is located on the right side of the Mission Space pavilion, adjacent to Test Track presented by Chevrolet. If you’ve evert stood anywhere near the Test Track building, you know … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s Boo to You Parade Returns for 2018 Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom with Changes

August 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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Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is often the highlight for many guests at the Magic Kingdom Halloween Party and it has returned once again for the 2018 season! Most of the parade is unchanged, however, here’s what’s new for 2018: Flynn and Rapunzel were added to the opening sequence. Flynn has a Maximus mask, Rapunzel a … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Adds Live Actors for Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom

August 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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The original Pirates of the Caribbean may have convinced guests it featured real pirates back in 1967 during the infancy of audio-animatronics, but now live actors are roaming the attraction during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Guests will encounter living, breathing buccaneers who are in search of “Gunpowder Pete” populate the attraction. … Read more

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