WDWNT Podcast Episode 398 (06/14/18)

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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, we have another edition of “Pressing Issues” covering the biggest news stories since the last podcast. All this and more Disney Parks information and fun await you this week on the WDW News Today … Read more

“See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Returns Tonight with Theme Park News Today, Cornac the Magnificent, A Major Announcement, and More Fun for W.I.G.S. Members

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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

BREAKING: New Port Featuring Peter Pan, Frozen, and Tangled Attractions Announced for Tokyo DisneySea, New In-Park Hotel

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URAYASU, CHIBA—Oriental Land Co., Ltd. announced that an agreement has been reached with The Walt Disney Company on plans for developing a new themed port at Tokyo DisneySea®, which will also include a new Disney hotel. With this agreement and upon the completion of the Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Disneyland® expansions, the licenses for the … Read more

VIDEO: The Main Street Omnibus Now Making Nightly Trips Through The Magic Kingdom

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With the busy summer months upon us, The Magic Kingdom will be offering an added attraction in the evenings: a trip up and down Main Street U.S.A. on the Omnibus! Starting after crowds have dissipated from the park’s nighttime spectaculars, guests will find a friendly cast member making the rounds in the Main Street Omnibus. … Read more

PHOTOS: A Look Backstage at the Ongoing Ratatouille Construction at Epcot

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While traveling behind Epcot on a bus for a private event, a guest took some photos of the ongoing construction of the Ratatouille ride in the back of the France pavilion. Lucky for us, they sent those photos for us to share with you today. The attraction is mostly structural steel at this point. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 6/11/18 (Incredible Tomorrowland Expo, Space Mountain Lights-On, Peter Pan, Club 33, ETC.)

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Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom to see what’s new and exciting around the park. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom The Incredible Tomorrowland Expo has taken over the maps and times guides. Incredibles baseball cap for sale in the Emporium, $24.99 Some new Disney Vacation Club pins and pin sets for … Read more

VIDEO: Marvel Comes to Epcot in Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! Rock Concert

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The concept of a show with an alien band playing at the America Gardens Theater at Epcot may be pretty strange, but it’s actually one of the better acts to fill the Summer months at the outdoor venue of the American Adventure in World Showcase. Debuting today, the new show features Star Lord and Gamora … Read more

Enchanted Tiki Room 55th Anniversary Funko Pop Vinyl Set Coming to Disney Parks

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The next Disney Parks Funko Pop exclusive set is on the way, celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room! The set includes the long-lost Barker Bird and Pele who is featured in the exterior garden. The set will be released on 6/23 on both coasts. At the Disneyland Resort, guests will find it … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 397 (06/08/18)

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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, Tom Corless talks about his recent trip to Disneyland Paris, and answers questions in the chat during this live broadcast recording! All this and more Disney Parks information and fun await you this week … Read more

PHOTOS: New Test Track presented by Chevrolet Merchandise Speeds into Epcot

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A new line of Test Track presented by Chevrolet merchandise has arrived at Epcot, most of it only available at the SIMporium shop at the attraction’s exit. Test Track zipper hoodie, $59.99 Test Track metal tumbler, $19.99 Test Track toy mechanic set (repackaged) $9.99 Test Track adult baseball cap, $24.99 Test Track Tested and Approved … Read more

RUMOR: Cirque Du Soleil – “Luzia: A Walking Dream of Mexico” Is Coming to Disney Springs in 2019 Before New Disney Show Premieres

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While it seems we will be waiting until at least the second half of 2019 for the Disney Animation-Inspired Cirque Du Soleil show to debut at Disney Springs, we won’t have to wait quite that long for a new Cirque show to perform at Walt Disney World. In the interim, Cirque Du Soleil’s Luzia will … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Switching to Digital Rider Switch Pass (or Baby Swap) at Attractions to Combat Fraud

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In continuation of Disney’s effort to enter the digital age in all aspects of their theme park operations, the “Rider Switch Pass”, sometimes referred to as “baby” or “child swap” by some, will be going digital later this month at Walt Disney World. The Rider Switch Pass is currently available at select Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Vincent Price’s Narration Returning to Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris, Other News

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In a special presentation at Disney FanDaze tonight, Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald announced that Phantom Manor will once again feature the voice of Vincent Price when it returns this Fall at Disneyland Paris. An opening narration by Vincent Price was recorded and initially used Phantom Manor in 1992. However, it was removed and rerecorded by Gérard … Read more

VIDEO: Peter Pan 65th Anniversary Parade at the Magic Kingdom

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As a special one-day only celebration of the 65th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Peter Pan, the Magic Kingdom hosted a mini-parade today at 1:30pm. Guests “Disney-bounding” as their favorite Peter Pan characters were invited to march along.

New ‘Disney Junior Dance Party!’ Show Coming This Fall to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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This fall, there’s an all-new Disney Junior show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Disney Junior Dance Party!” is a high-energy, live show experience that takes its inspiration from the most popular Disney Junior shows on TV, including “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” “Doc McStuffins,” “The Lion Guard” and the newest hit series “Vampirina.” The new … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 396 (05/31/18)

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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, we have an episode of ParksCenter, our weekly news show broadcasted live on YouTube. Later, listen as contestants compete in another edition of Jeopardy – The WDWNT Edition. All this and more Disney Parks … Read more