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PHOTOS: First Look at Toy Story Land Merchandise Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 2, 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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Earlier this morning, “Good Morning America” shared a first-look at some of the fun merchandise that will be available exclusively at Toy Story Land when the area debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30th, 2018. First up are headbands inspired by characters featured in Toy Story Land, with styles inspired by aliens and Slinky … Read more

PHOTO: First Look Inside Alien Swirling Saucers, Entertainment Offerings for Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World

May 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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Earlier today, Walt Disney Imagineering released new images of the highly-anticipated Alien Swirling Saucers attraction, which is part of the Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land will “shrink” guests to the size of a toy and allow them to explore Andy’s backyard – and all the fun he’s set up for his toys … Read more

Things I Miss (Retired Attractions, Shows, and Events) At Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Tom’s Top 7

May 2, 2018May 1, 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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Welcome to another edition of Tom’s Top 7, a continuing countdown of my favorite (and occasionally, least favorite) things at the Disney Parks around the globe. Why seven? Because any more and you’ll regret it… maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life. As we celebrate Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

PHOTOS: New Figment Sculpted Rubber Phone Case Released at Epcot

May 1, 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 ever wanted your iPhone to look like the lovable purple dragon Figment from Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination attraction, then you are in luck… This new case is currently only being sold at MouseGear (the Shop Disney Parks mobile app indicates this and also that it will not be available through the app) and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Exclusive Tervis Tumbler and Baseball Cap Available at Walt Disney World

May 1, 2018May 1, 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.

Matching the popular Passport Collection being sold at Walt Disney World, two new annual passholder exclusive items are being sold at the parks: The 24oz Tervis Tumbler features the compass logo from the collection as well as a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder stamp. It retails for $26.99. The baseball cap features the compass logo … Read more

Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week Starts Today, Join Us for Special Events, Shows, and More!

April 30, 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 2016, WDWNT began to observe a new tradition called Disney’s Hollywood Studios appreciation day. Last year, we extended the event into a whole week of spacial events, and this year will be no different! Why are we doing this? Well, because even as the Disney-MGM Studios, this park has always gotten a lot of … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Massive Beauty and the Beast Trackless Dark Ride Coming to Tokyo Disneyland

April 29, 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.

While visiting Tokyo Disneyland earlier this month, we got a good look at the ongoing construction of the new Beauty and the Beast attraction and the massive Fantasyland/Tomorrowland/Toontown Expansion going on at the park. From our room at the Sheraton Tokyo Bay, the site is quite visible. This giant show-building will house the trackless Beauty … Read more

Celebrate Disney’s Hollywood Studios with WDWNT on May 5th Playing The Valiant Hollywood Mystery Tour Game

April 29, 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.

Next weekend, WDWNT is bringing you another insane theme park game, which will prove to be silly, infuriating, and fun, all at the same time. Be prepared to scour (what’s left) of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to help solve one of the town’s greatest capers! WDWNT proudly presents The Valiant Hollywood Mystery Tour. Hunt through the … Read more

UPDATE: Legendary Imagineer Bob Gurr Claims Disney World Has Ordered New Monorails

April 29, 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 we told you well over a week ago that Disney has reportedly ordered a new monorail fleet for Walt Disney World, former Imagineer Bob Gurr (instrumental in the design and construction of several fleets of Disney monorails) has now come out and reiterated the very same information we provided. At an event recapping his … Read more

UPDATE: Navi River Journey Finally Reopens in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019April 28, 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.

After 3 days of unscheduled closures, Na’vi River Journey is finally open once again in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. As we reported earlier this week, both Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage were closed intermittently on Tuesday, April 24th. On Wednesday, the two attractions were closed for … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 391 (04/27/18)

August 9, 2018April 28, 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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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, we finish The 20 Biggest Moments in the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom countdown with numbers 5-1. Later, we have a Q&A session with our exclusive Travel Agent sponsor, Small World Big Fun. All … Read more

Disney Springs Introducing Bourbon Trail Event Starting May 1st

July 14, 2018April 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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From May 1st through June 17th, guests at Disney Springs can discover bourbon-inspired beverages and food pairings along a new Bourbon Trail. In celebration of summer, bourbon aficionados and adventurous foodies alike can enjoy sipping and savoring the tastes of Disney Springs with a bourbon twist. Bourbon Trail booklets will be available at participating locations … Read more

Mickey’s Fun Wheel Is Now The “PIXAR Pal-A-Round” at Disney California Adventure

April 25, 2018April 25, 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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When Pixar Pier opens this summer, the focal point of this new area at Disney California Adventure will be the Pixar Pal-A-Round, formerly Mickey’s Fun Wheel. This reimagining of a guest favorite will still include the iconic face of Mickey Mouse on the Paradise Bay side of the wheel. However, each of the 24 … Read more

Back to the Future LIVE! – The History of Discovery River Boats Airs at 9PM ET Tonight

April 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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It’s time to go back! Take a ride on the Highway in the Sky tonight at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of the Discovery River Boats at Animal Kingdom. This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more on one of the shortest lived attractions in Disney history. … Read more

PHOTO: Woody Installed at the Entrance of Toy Story Land, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

April 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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Another character statue arrived at Toy Story Land overnight… Standing nearly 20 feet tall, Woody leans on the Toy Story Land entrance marquee. Woody is tipping his hat (which measures 7’ feet, brim to brim) next to the marquee, which is made out of blocks and a 4-foot-tall yo-yo. Toy Story Land opens June 30th … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 390 (04/19/18)

August 9, 2018April 20, 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.

Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, we continue The 20 Biggest Moments in the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom countdown with numbers 12-6. Later, we have another edition of Jeopardy – The WDWNT Edition (originally broadcasted on our YouTube Page). All … Read more

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