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The Citrus Swirl Returns to the Magic Kingdom Due to Popular Demand

July 14, 2018March 15, 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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Apparently enough guests complained after we broke the news that the Citrus Swirl was gone from the Sunshine Tree Terrace at the Magic Kingdom, because it is already back. The Citrus Swirl now inexplicably lives alongside the renamed “Orange Cream” options. Sure, the Orange Soft-serve by itself is Vegan, but the vanilla is still not. … Read more

PHOTOS: Wonders of Life Pavilion Restoration Continues, Body Wars Building Now Fully Visible to Guests at Epcot

March 16, 2018March 15, 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 we told you a few weeks ago, a restoration of the roof and facade of the Wonders of Life pavilion in Epcot’s Future World is currently underway. With the adjacent site being prepared for the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster, the Wonders of Life pavilion’s backstage area is exposed to guest views from … Read more

More Details on Incredible Summer Offerings for Walt Disney World Revealed

March 4, 2019March 15, 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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With new shows, first-of-their-kind character interactions, and the highly anticipated debut of Toy Story Land on the way, summer at the Walt Disney World Resort is shaping up to be “incredible!” The Incredible Summer celebration will officially begin May 25 at the Walt Disney World Resort, with guests getting a chance to immerse themselves in their … Read more

PHOTOS: Temporary Bakery Opens While Norway’s Kringla Bakeri Undergoes Remodel at Epcot

July 14, 2018March 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 Krignla Bakeri og Kafe in Norway at Epcot has closed for remodeling and a kitchen expansion. While it is closed, guests can journey to the World Showcase promenade in front of Norway to get their fix of many of Kringla’s most popular items. You may recognize Midnattssol Bakeri as the former Scotland marketplace for … Read more

CONFIRMED: Disney Announces “H20 Glow Nights” Hard-Ticket Event with Toy Story Theme for Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

March 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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Today, Disney announced “Disney H20 Glow Nights”, a new event we told you about first earlier this week. As part of Incredible Summer, “Toy Story” pals will throw glow parties at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, inspired by the awesome party in the Pixar short, “Partysaurus Rex”. On select summer nights starting June 21, special … Read more

CONFIRMED: Disney Announces Paid Overnight Parking at Resort Hotels, Prices Revealed

March 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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As we told you this morning, Disney will now be charging resort guests for overnight vehicle parking at their resort hotels. Moments ago, Disney finally made it official to authorized travel agents. Effective for reservations made March 21st, 2018 and thereafter, standard overnight self-parking is available to guests staying at resort hotels for a fee … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Will Begin Charging Resort Guests for Overnight Parking

March 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.

Disney is expected to soon announce that their resort hotels will be charging guests for overnight vehicle parking. The new policy would require guests to pay for overnight parking, per night, at all of the Disney owned resort hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Vacation Club guests staying using their points would not … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 385 (03/13/18) – March Madness Round 1

August 9, 2018March 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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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. This episode features Round 1 of the WDWNT March Madness 2018 tournament of current WDW attractions. Later, listen to ParksCenter where the crew recaps the exciting first round of action. All this and more Disney Parks information and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 3/13/18 (PIXAR Pier, Food and Wine Festival, New Merchandise, Rainy Night in Cars Land, ETC.)

July 14, 2018March 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.

Our latest trip out west brings us to Disney California Adventure… Welcome Racers Since Paradise Pier is gone, the insufferable “smiling faces” map for DCA was changed to Radiator Springs Racers. No day at California Adventure is complete without a breakfast pit stop at Flo’s. “We wants the red Camaro!” Our personal favorite is the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Aerial View of TRON Lightcycle Power Run Roller Coaster Construction at the Magic Kingdom

March 13, 2018March 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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Last week, we gave you a look at the view from inside of the Magic Kingdom at the ongoing construction of the TRON Lightcycle Power Run attraction in Tomorrowland. Some of you stated that it was hard to see the work from this vantage and some even asked why we bothered to post such a … Read more

Dates Announced for the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

March 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 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns to Walt Disney World Resort this fall with 75 days of entertainment, events, and, of course, a veritable cornucopia of wonderful food and tasty beverages. The festival’s 23rd year runs from August 30th to November 12th, 2018. No further details on the event have been announced.

Closure Dates Announced for Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland

March 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.

BREAKING: Redhead Auction Scene in Pirates of the Caribbean Getting Politically Correct Makeover in 2018

We finally now know when Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Park will close for “refurbishment” to remove the classic auction scene. The attraction is scheduled to be closed beginning April 23rd amd through June 7th, 2018. Most of the work taking place will just be the changing of the auction scene, but some general … Read more

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park to Begin After Hours, Nighttime Hard-Ticket Event

March 14, 2018March 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.

If you’ve ever wanted to visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park after dark, you’ll have your chance come Summer 2018 during a new event. Happening select nights June 21st through August 11th, the Typhoon Lagoon After Hours event will allow guests to enjoy all the Disney water park has to offer under the moonlight. Tickets … Read more

King’s Triton’s Carousel to Become Toy Story-Themed Jessie’s Critter Carousel for PIXAR Pier

March 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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King Triton’s Carousel of the Sea closed on March 5th with still no announcement of a replacement, but Disney has now confirmed that a Toy Story carousel will replace the opening day Disney California Adventure attraction for PIXAR Pier. Jessie’s Critter Carousel will inhabit the Toy Story neighborhood of PIXAR Pier, located just steps away … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Eateries Announced for PIXAR Pier, Disney California Adventure

July 14, 2018March 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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When guests arrive at PIXAR Pier in Disney California Adventure beginning June 23rd, they’ll be greeted by several PIXAR-themed food stands. “Angry Dogs”, featuring Anger from Inside Out, will give guests the ability to choose a level of spice to add to their hot dogs. The Paradise Pier Ice Cream Co. will become Adorable Snowman … Read more

PHOTO: Wheezy Statue Installed at Toy Story Land, Walt Disney World

March 12, 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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Wheezy, the toy penguin from the Disney•Pixar “Toy Story” films arrives at the Toy Story Land development site at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Saturday, March 10, 2018. The squeaky penguin joins Andy’s other toys, including Jessie, Rex and Slinky Dog as Imagineers prepare the land for its grand opening on … Read more

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