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PHOTOS: Club 33 Doorbell Installed at Epcot’s American Adventure, Includes MagicBand Access

July 14, 2018February 24, 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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Well, I guess we can move “The American Adventure’s upstairs lounge becoming Epcot’s Club 33” out of the rumor column… The staircase and elevator to the right of the entrance to the attraction now have a doorbell and MagicBand reader installed. The classic location at Disneyland is well-known for a similar looking console which guests … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 2/23/18 (Wonders of Life, Flower and Garden, New Norway Merchandise, New Sake Bar, ETC.)

February 23, 2018February 23, 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 to Epcot as the International Festival of the Arts comes to an end and the park prepares for the Flower and Garden Festival next week. Figment Welcomes You You’re Beary Welcome The Disney Vacation Club kiosk by Canada has added these carved bear statues. The idea is it will draw … Read more

Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom to Begin Table Service Dinner Buffet

July 14, 2018February 23, 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.

In one of the stranger occurrences in dining of the last few years, the Pinocchio Village Haus counter service restaurant at the Magic Kingdom is set to start a buffet-style dinner service soon. Similar to the Be Our Guest Restaurant, the establishment will be a counter service dining experience during the day and a table service … Read more

“See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Returns Tonight with Cornac, Match Game, and More Fun for W.I.G.S. Members

February 22, 2018February 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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Tonight, “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless airs as an exclusive program for members of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society on Patreon. For seven (yeah, seven) 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. … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Adding Tiki Room & Jungle Cruise Themed Restaurant in Adventureland

July 14, 2018February 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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There will soon be a new area of Adventureland to explore at Disneyland park. The former Aladdin’s Oasis will soon be transformed to The Tropical Hideaway! This new experience will soon appear along the tropical shores nestled between the Jungle Cruise and “Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.” This one-of-a-kind destination will be a popular rest … Read more

BREAKING: Wonders of Life Pavilion at Epcot No Longer Festival Center, New Attractions Coming?

February 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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With the recent roof refurbishment of the pavilion, we assumed that the former Wonders of Life was getting ready for another run as the Festival Center for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival beginning next week. Apparently something bigger is planned for this space as Disney announced today that it will no longer be … Read more

Construction Set to Begin on Planet Hollywood Counter Service Restaurant at Disney Springs

July 14, 2018February 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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Announced some time ago, work is set to commence on the Planet Hollywood counter service restaurant at Disney Springs. The new establishment will be located somewhere within the existing building of the Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs. No opening date has been announced as of yet.

PHOTO: Imagineers Bring the Millennium Falcon to Life in Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

February 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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Today, Disney is showing off their recreation of the Millennium Falcon under development for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will transport guests to a remote trading port on the edge of space, where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. The land will open at both Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO: Full-Size X-Wing Starfighter Ready to Arrive at Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

February 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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Today, Disney is showing off one of the full size X-wing Starfighters under development for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will transport guests to a remote trading port on the edge of space, where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. The land will open at both Walt Disney World … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Releases New Sneak Peek at Toy Story Land for Hollywood Studios & Shanghai Disneyland

July 14, 2018February 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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Earlier this morning, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, shared new looks at two different Toy Story Lands that are currently under construction at Disney Parks. Here in the U.S., Toy Story Land is set to open to guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30th, 2018. This land will bring with … Read more

Lamplight Lounge to Replace Cove Bar in PIXAR Pier, Disney California Adventure

July 14, 2018February 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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When Pixar Pier opens June 23rd at Disney California Adventure park, guests will discover a new hot spot at the Lamplight Lounge (replacing the ever-popular Cove Bar). This seaside lounge will be an elegant yet fun gathering place for the whole family, located at the entrance of Pixar Pier. Oh, and it will serve the … Read more

Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Events Announced, Extended Party for the Planet Confirmed

March 4, 2019February 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.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will mark its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22nd, with more wild adventures than ever before – kicking off spring and setting the stage for an incredible summer filled with all-new events and experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort. Commemorating the milestone year, the 500-acre adventure park will offer animal … Read more

FIRST LOOK: New Living Concept Art for the Star Wars Hotel at Walt Disney World

February 22, 2018February 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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Earlier this month, Disney shared a look inside the groundbreaking new hotel concept coming to the Walt Disney World Resort that will combine luxury with complete immersion into an authentic Star Wars story. Today, they have more new visuals of this resort to share with you! The immerse experience offered at this hotel will stand out among … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Name and Gender of Animal Kingdom’s Baby Hippo Revealed During Special Ceremony

March 4, 2019February 22, 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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Disney’s Animal Kingdom revealed news about a baby Nile hippopotamus born at the park on January 13th. As part of a magical moment on the theme park’s Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction, roughly a dozen Guests were the first to learn that the hippo calf is a boy, and his name is Augustus. Weighing in at 168 … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 381 (02/22/18)

August 9, 2018February 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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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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Queue Construction, Waiting 30 Minutes in FastPass Line at Toy Story Mania Ahead of Toy Story Land

February 21, 2018February 21, 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.

As we reported a few weeks back, Toy Story Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been operating at a reduced capacity in order to prepare the queue and move the entrance to Toy Story Land this Summer. Since then, we have seen quite the exterior queue for the ride and much longer than usual wait … Read more

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