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Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Introducing New Prix Fixe Dinner Service, Likely Requiring Two Table Service Credits

July 14, 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.

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Starting this summer, Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom will offer an enhanced prix fixe dinner menu that boasts a variety of delectable French-inspired dishes and new offerings. This unique experience is a three-course dinner that includes your choice of appetizer and entrée, followed by a personal dessert platter. To start off your … Read more

PHOTOS: RFID-Enabled “Magic Pass” Testing at Disneyland Paris, First Step Towards MagicBands or The Like

February 23, 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.

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Starting March of this year, Disneyland Paris will be testing out new “Magic Pass”. The magic cards will replace the paper easy-pass and paper meal vouchers resort guests typically receive. The card, made out of plastic, will let resort guest enter their room, gain entry to the parks, and pay for items and food at … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney World, Disneyland “D” Logo Necklaces by Crislu Now at Disney Parks

February 20, 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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Now available at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts are two new “D” logo necklaces by Crislu. Both pieces are available at Walt Disney World at Uptown Jewelers at the Magic Kingdom and the Ever After Jewelry Co. at Disney Springs. They feature cubic zirconia handset in .925 sterling silver and they are finished … Read more

RUMOR: Disneyland Paris to Replace Illuminations with New Nighttime Lagoon Show in Disney Village

February 20, 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 cast members at the resort, Disneyland Paris is planning a new nighttime show for 2019 to “replace” Disney Illuminations in the slower seasons. The really strange part is that the show would not take place inside of a theme park at the Resort, but rather on Lake Disney in the Disney Village area. … Read more

New Concept Art Released for “Explorers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure”, Debuts April 22nd

March 4, 2019February 20, 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 new “Explorers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open on the park’s 20th anniversary on April 22nd, 2018. Guests can discover new bird species from around the world at the new show “Adventurers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure,” which will star Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry … Read more

VIDEO: Murata Dancing Cheerleader Robots Come to Epcot

February 19, 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 celebrate National Engineering Week, Murata brought out their dancing cheerleader robots to Epcot for performances this week. The robots can be seen in a special pre-show to SpectacuLab through February 20th. Murata is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components and also the official sponsor of Epcot’s SpectacuLAB show in Innoventions.

Back to the Future LIVE! – The History of Epcot’s Universe of Energy Airs Tonight at 9PM ET

February 19, 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! Feel the flow tonight at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of Epcot’s Universe of Energy pavilion. This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more on one of the most innovative theme park attractions of all time, covering the original Universe of Energy, … Read more

UPDATE: Talking Mickey Meet and Greet at Magic Kingdom Will Go Silent May 12th, 2018

February 19, 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.

According to sources responsible for the offering, the talking Mickey Mouse meet and greet in Town Square Theater at the Magic Kingdom will indeed be silenced on May 12th, 2018. This change was rumored a few weeks back, but is now seemingly confirmed. This decision likely has been made for a variety of reasons, some … Read more

Disney World’s Minnie Van Service Expanded to Port Orleans, French Quarter and Riverside

February 19, 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 initially only available to guests staying at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club and Boardwalk Resorts, Minnie Vans have since rolled out to the following resorts due to popular demand: Wilderness Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Polynesian Village, Contemporary Old Key West Saratoga Springs Caribbean Beach … Read more

PHOTOS: New Animal Kingdom Park “Hakuna Matata” Lion King Collection Released

March 4, 2019February 18, 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 and exclusive to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is the Hakuna Matata collection inspired by The Lion King and Festival of the Lion King. The items can be found in most stores at Animal Kingdom, so its not very hard to find. T-shirt, $24.99 Towel, $24.99 Kids hoodie, $44.99 Baseball cap, $21.99 Ornament, $21.99 … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Offer Daily Extra Magic Hours After Toy Story Land Opens

February 18, 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 Toy Story Land opening June 30th, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will introduce daily Extra Magic Hours starting with the opening of the land and at least running through all of July 2018. On the June 30th opening day, the park will be open from 8AM to 11PM. Following that, the park will be open daily from … Read more

Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Now Supported By Otterbox

March 4, 2019February 17, 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.

Besides nifty new park-exclusive phone cases, the Otterbox presence at Walt Disney World is expanding… The Wild Africa Trek tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now “supported by Otterbox”. This does make some sense as the tour goes to some places where you might want some drop protection for your mobile device. It is unclear … Read more

Height Requirements Revealed for Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers, Toy Story Land

February 16, 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.

VIDEO: Imagineers Go Behind The Scenes on Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicles

With Toy Story Land now set to open June 30th, 2018, height requirements to ride the land’s two attractions have been revealed. Guests will need to be at least 38” in height to ride Slinky Dog Dash and 32” to ride Alien Swirling Saucers.

Disney World Annual Passholders Can Collect Two Free Magnets at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival 2018

February 16, 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.

At the 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can collect two specially made magnets as free gifts… Mickey Mouse will be available February 28th to April 8th, while the first-ever Minnie Mouse magnet will be there April 9th to May 28th. It is still unknown where the magnets will be … Read more

VIDEO: Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster in Toy Story Land Running Ahead of June 30th Opening

February 16, 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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In honor of today’s announcement of the opening of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney has released video of Slinky Dog Dash riding the rails on the playset Andy has built in his backyard: On Slinky Do dash, guests can stretch Slinky Dog’s coils to the limit across Andy’s backyard! Come along for … Read more

CONCEPT ART: First Rendering of Toy Story Mania in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios Released

February 16, 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 Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios announced to open June 30th, 2018, we are now getting our first look at concept art for the new entrance to Toy Story Mania that will welcome guests this summer: The Toy Story Mania entrance will shift to the center of this new land in a few … Read more

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