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Ride Price Raised for Minnie Van Service at Walt Disney World, Expands to Fort Wilderness Tomorrow

February 11, 2018February 11, 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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On February 12th, 2018, Walt Disney World will raise the price per standard ride in a Minnie Van vehicle from $20 to $25. 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 Wilderness & Animal Kingdom Lodge hotels, as well … Read more

Magic Kingdom Speedway Gas Station Closing for Remodel and Addition of “Speedy Cafe” Fast-Casual Dining

February 22, 2018February 10, 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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Starting Monday, February 12th, the Speedway gas station in the Magic Kingdom Car Care Center will close for a full refurbishment. When the station reopens in several weeks, it will include a Speedy Café, a fast-casual restaurant where customers can place orders on one of six self-serve ordering kiosks. Freshly prepared food will include paninis, … Read more

Walt Disney World Roadway Entrance Signs Being Refurbished and Major Paving Project Happening This Week

February 10, 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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Guests driving across the Walt Disney World Resort after 10PM on February 11th-16th should expect lane closures and plan additional travel time. Paving work will be under way at the intersection of World Drive and Center Drive, near the Magic Kingdom entrance, 10PM-5AM, on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings the 11th-13th. The Walt Disney World … Read more

The American Adventure at Epcot to Return with Digital Projections, New Finale Montage, and Re-Recorded Golden Dream Song

February 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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Among everything to see and do around the World Showcase Lagoon at Epcot, a guest-favorite that has been there since day one is The American Adventure attraction. This marvel of engineering brings together a moving stage, 35 Audio-Animatronics figures and a giant screen that together shares the story of the United States of America. Right … Read more

Cars Land Breakfast Rally Add-On Event in the Works for Disney California Adventure

July 14, 2018February 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.

The Disneyland Resort is toying with the idea of an add-on breakfast event in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. The Cars Land Breakfast Rally would take place one-hour before park open and allow a limited number of guests 60-minutes to enjoy Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree with little-to-no wait. … Read more

Animal Kingdom Entertainment Cuts to End Chakranadi and Discovery Island Harp Act This Month

March 4, 2019February 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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Two popular entertainment acts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are ending in February 2018. Chakranadi, the duo playing the sitar and tabla in the Anandapur village in Asia, is set to end on February 17th. Also ending on that day will be the Discovery Island Sunset Serenatas, an act that had a musician playing a Paraguayan … Read more

Walt Disney World Ticket Prices to Increase 2/11, Here’s What to Expect

March 4, 2019February 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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Walt Disney World’s annual ticket price increase is likely coming on February 11th, 2018 and here are the rumored price changes for this year (current price followed by expected new price): Single Day Park Tickets The Magic Kingdom Value – $107 to $109 Regular – $115 to $119 Peak – $124 to $129 Epcot, Disney’s … Read more

REVIEW: Night Blossom with Rum, New Treats Debut in Pandora – The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019February 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.

New at Pongu Pongu Refreshments in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are two baked goods and a fun twist on a fan-favorite beverage… The Moara Coffe Cake, Viperwolf Claw, and the Night Blossom with Rum (or Rum Blossom) were added recently. Let’s see how these new items fared… Moara Coffee Cake … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Says Hollywood Studios Park Name is Staying, Releases New Art for Toy Story Land

February 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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In response to the recent unsubstantiated rumors swirling around the internet that the name of Disney’s Hollywood Studios would be changing, Disney stated today that “the Disney’s Hollywood Studios name will remain the same for the foreseeable future since we are immersing our guests in a place where imagined worlds of Hollywood unfold around them … Read more

PHOTO: First Disney Skyliner Pylon Nearing Completion at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

February 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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The first Disney Skyliner pylon installed (which we showed you first a few days ago) is nearing completion: The above photo was taken today by @boatingBonnieC on twitter. As you can see, the rollers on which the gondola lines will eventually sit have been installed, as well as the maintenance catwalks alongside them. You can … Read more

PHOTOS: First Disney Parks Exclusive OtterBox Phone Case Released

February 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.

A few months ago, OtterBox announced a strategic partnership with Disney where they would begin creating Disney phone cases including Disney Parks exclusive designs. The first of those designs is starting to hit shelves around Walt Disney World now. The first case we found is for the iPhone 7 & 8 Plus devices and features … Read more

Navy and Cream MagicBand Colors Coming Soon, New Limited Edition Peter Pan, 4 Parks, and More

March 4, 2019February 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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Last month Disney released a brand new MagicBand color, millennial pink, and today they shared that they will be introducing two more colors, as well as several new designs based on some of our guests’ favorite Disney films. With Walt Disney’s timeless classic “Peter Pan” marking its 65th anniversary this month, Disney is rolling out … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jose and Panchito of the Three Caballeros Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019February 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.

Now through May 5th, 2018, guests can see Jose Carioca and Panchito of the Three Caballeros in the Discovery Island Carnivale show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Many bloggers were lost fighting off-duty entertainment cast members and moms who dressed up their kids to bring you these photos. The show starts as normal with … Read more

Toy Story Mania Will Not Offer FastPass for A Month Due to Toy Story Land Construction at Hollywood Studios

February 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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A few weeks ago, we told you that Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios would be at limited capacity through May to accommodate the construction of the ride’s new entrance in Toy Story Land. Because of the new construction, they will also not be offering FastPass reservations for the ride in April and … Read more

Full Menus Revealed for Outdoor Kitchens at the 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

February 6, 2018February 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 2018 Flower and Garden Festival will be happening February 28th-May 28th, 2018 and today we are getting our first look at the menus for the Outdoor Kitchens at the event. This year will feature 15 venues with returning favorites and a new booth in The Honey Bee-stro. The Berry Basket Food Lamb chop with Quinoa Salad … Read more

PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Shirts Now Available at Walt Disney World

March 4, 2019February 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.

Released this week, Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World will find exclusive shirts for sale at many theme park locations… The shirt comes in both male and female cuts. The men’s shirt is $29.99, while the lady’s is $32.99. Valid annual pass and photo ID is required to purchase, but Passholders also get their 20% … Read more

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