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WDWNT Podcast Episode 384 (03/12/18) – March Madness Bracketology Special

August 9, 2018March 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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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. This episode is our Bracketology Special, discussing the upcoming WDWNT March Madness 2018 tournament of current WDW attractions. All this and more Disney Parks information and fun await you this week on the WDW News Today Podcast.

REVIEW: Magic Kingdom Removes Beloved Citrus Swirl, Replaces with Orange Swirl

July 14, 2018March 9, 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 a rather unbelievable piece of news, the Magic Kingdom’s Sunshine Tree Terrace has removed the beloved Citrus Swirl and replaced it with an “Orange Swirl”, a blend of orange and vanilla soft serve ice cream. We went up to the counter and asked the cast members what was different about it. They said the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland 3/9/18 (Goodbye Redhead, Trolley Tracks, Splash Mountain, Happy Birthday Indy, ETC.)

July 14, 2018March 9, 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 photo report brings us back to Disneyland Park to see ongoing refurbishments and more… Right on Track While the work wraps up on the Main Street trolley tracks, guests can take a photo in a stationary vehicle. While the track looks great by itself, there are way too many styles of mismatched brick … Read more

World of Color at Disney California Adventure Going Dark for 1.5 Months to Accommodate PIXAR Pier Construction

March 9, 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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To accomodate construction of PIXAR Pier and the Incredicoaster, World of Color at Disney California Adventure will be going dark from April 13th through May 24th, 2018. Of course, the park will not be left without a nighttime spectacular during this period as the Paint the Night Parade debuts April 13th, 2018 as part of … Read more

VIDEO: TRON Lightcycle Power Run Coaster Construction Now Visible from Inside the Magic Kingdom

March 9, 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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If you walk the path between Storybook Circus and Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom (which is sadly still a smoking area), you can now see a fair amount of the land clearing and such related to the upcoming TRON Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster. There are some trees and shrubs in the way, but at … Read more

Animal Kingdom Will Change Most Cast Member Costumes in the Park Starting with the 20th Anniversary

March 4, 2019March 9, 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’s Animal Kingdom will begin a refresh of all of the cast member costumes throughout the park beginning on its 20th anniversary, April 22nd, 2018. The areas changing costumes on that date include: Outdoor Vending Main Entrance/Oasis Discovery Island Rafiki’s Planet Watch Wildlife Express Train Gorilla Falls Trails Maharajah Jungle Trek Trails Costumes for The … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Provides Aerial Construction Tour of Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

March 8, 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 highly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands won’t debut to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort guests until 2019, fans can take a voyage over the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction site right now thanks to a new video. At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests will be transported to the planet of Batuu, … Read more

PHOTOS: Club 33 Construction Goes Vertical at the Magic Kingdom

March 8, 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 rumored Club 33 location at the Magic Kingdom now has a new section of the building going vertical. Rumor has it that this section will lead to an elevated verandah where members and their guests can view fireworks above Cinderella Castle. The fountain that resided on the exterior of the building since 1971 doesn’t … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 383 (03/08/18)

August 9, 2018March 8, 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 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

Carl’s House from PIXAR’s UP Will Fly Over Sleeping Beauty Castle in New Disneyland Fireworks Show

March 7, 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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“Together Forever“, the new PIXAR themed fireworks show debuting at Disneyland Park as part of PIXAR Fest, is set begin April 13th, 2018. Here’s what we know so far: “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will light up Disneyland park beginning April 13. In addition to dazzling pyrotechnics and memorable music, the theme of … Read more

An In-Depth Look at the Ambitious Expansion Plans for Walt Disney Studios Paris

March 7, 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 Bob Iger himself announced a 2 billion Euro investments into Disneyland Paris and more specific into the Walt Disney Studios Park. The office of President Macron uploaded a video of the Disney CEO announcing the investments and confirming a long term investment into France and Disneyland Paris. With that announcement, a concept art of … Read more

REVIEW: Satuli Canteen in Pandora – The World of AVATAR Now Offers Combination Meat Bowls, Sampler Platter

March 4, 2019March 6, 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.

New at Satuli Canteen, guests can now find a Combination Grilled Beef and Chicken Bowl, no longer having to make the often tough decision between the two. Combination Grilled Beef and Chicken Bowl ($15.99) We were a bit concerned by how much more this was than either the beef or the chicken bowl, as the … Read more

Epcot’s Odyssey Undergoing Overhaul to Take on New Role as Festival Center

March 6, 2018March 6, 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 Odyssey at Epcot has seen a mild rebirth in recent years, hosting shops, seminars, exhibits, and even food and beverage kiosks for many of the seasonal park events and festivals. This comes after years being completely closed except for “rained-out” IllumiNations dessert parties and private functions. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the current “light … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, Batuu Mountain Range Takes Shape

March 6, 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.

During our trip to the Disneyland Resort for the California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, we did manage to find some time to take a trip down the Rivers of America to see the latest progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. The highest peaks of Batuu hide behind the new riverbanks of … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Planning New Development, Possible Hotel for the River Country Water Park Site

March 6, 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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According to a new permit filing, Walt Disney World is going to embark on some geotechnical borings at the site of the former River Country water park. This process is typically used to see if a piece of land is suitable for a new construction project. While it isn’t known what the project is in preparation … Read more

VIDEO: Teaser Trailer for “Christopher Robin” Welcomes Winnie the Pooh Back to the Big Screen

March 6, 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 teaser trailer for Disney’s “Christopher Robin” was released today, coming August 3rd, 2018 to theaters. In the heartwarming live action adventure, the young boy who embarked on countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with his band of spirited and lovable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it is up … Read more

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